Topic: MY BACK IS KILLING ME (Read 26725 times)

TCB · « **Reply #210 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:08:58 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on January 26, 2006, 04:51:20 PM

Yes, JRand, I hoped to come into work today and hear that a few of America's finest ballerinas had inquired as to who that handsome devil was watching from the wings last night. Alas, I heard nothing, and am smart enough not to post on here if I did. TPunk knows kickboxing.

No, but perhaps some of the male dancers asked about you?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #211 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:10:18 PM »

Quote from: Jane on January 26, 2006, 06:41:06 PM

Elmore, yes we saw BLEAKHOUSE. Did you find it difficult to hear at times? Keith being totally unfamiliar with the story had trouble following at times.

Ginny Im also interested in the Billy Joel book. I work out to his music almost every day.

I loved BLEAK HOUSE, but I kept getting lost with so many characters. I think it's quite intriguing and I love the liesurely pace of the story. I just started reading the new BRANDO UNZIPPED, which is very graphic and pornographic: the writer's smarmy "confidential" style is rather repellant. The stories may all be true, but I still question his scholarship.

TPunk · « **Reply #212 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:12:06 PM »

Jason, I'm glad that you were able to get an appointment so quickly. Take care of yourself.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #213 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:12:32 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on January 26, 2006, 07:08:09 PM

Thank you for the invite! I am tempted, but my weekend is once again filled up with the training of 10 potential hotline counselors at GMHC. Can I say maybe and then decide on Saturday depending upon the time we finish up and my level of exhaustion?

Of course! It would be late afternoon or early evening, depending on her Saturday dance classes.

TPunk · « **Reply #214 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:13:56 PM »

Folks, I am exhausted. Let's just say that today was a rough one for me. Thankfully, the sweet and attentive Rodzinski was on hand to take me out to dinner and provide the space for me to unload some of my work woes. And now, I must get back to work.

Ginny · « **Reply #215 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:13:58 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 26, 2006, 07:10:18 PM

I loved BLEAK HOUSE, but I kept lgetting lost with so many characters. I think it's quite intriguing and I love the liesurely pace of the story. I just started reading the new BRANDO UNZIPPED, which is very graphic and pornographic: the writer's smarmy "confidential" style is rather repellant. The stories may all be true, but I still question his scholarship.

Speaking of questionable books, the flap over James Frey's A Million Little Pieces rages on. Apparently he was on Oprah today and she raked him over the coals and tonight Larry King had an interesting panel of memoirists and others discussing the implications for the publishing world and the recovery world. The librarian listservs are full of discussions about whether or not we should reclassify the book from nonfiction to fiction.

TPunk · « **Reply #216 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:14:05 PM »

More cowbell.

Jason · « **Reply #217 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:16:15 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on January 26, 2006, 07:12:06 PM

Jason, I'm glad that you were able to get an appointment so quickly. Take care of yourself.

I'm glad, too. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me - you've been amazing.

Now, take care of yourself, too!!!

DR Rodzinski - you're a lucky man!

TCB · « **Reply #218 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:17:06 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 26, 2006, 05:36:25 PM

One thing I could do without is my current bachache.

For one thing, it hurts.

For another, I can't help feeling like I'm copying our esteemed BK. He doesn't need my detracting from his originality like that.

One thing I could do with more of, is the weekly visit from some of our local schoolkids.

The other young man had several purchases, and interacted with me quite well. The teacher gave him a little assitance in handling a credit card, but he didn't need too much help. And, at the end of the transaction, when I said "Have a pleasant afternoon," he beamed when he said "Thank-you!" And, after a moment, he said "You, too!"

With that, I didn't care about my backache. Well, for about ten minutes.

Well? Which is it? A backache or a bachache?
Could it be a Bachache, because of Mozart's birthday?

Jason · « **Reply #219 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:18:40 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 26, 2006, 07:13:58 PM

Speaking of questionable books, the flap over James Frey's A Million Little Pieces rages on. Apparently he was on Oprah today and she raked him over the coals and tonight Larry King had an interesting panel of memoirists and others discussing the implications for the publishing world and the recovery world. The librarian listservs are full of discussions about whether or not we should reclassify the book from nonfiction to fiction.

I'm in the middle - literally - of reading that book and I have to say, even knowing that he "embellished" (sp?), it's a hell of a read. I got through about 200 pages on the train ride back from Boston on Sunday. I'd be done with it by now if life hadn't kinda gotten in the way, but I'm chomping at the bit to get back to it and finish. I do, however, take issue with the idea of him calling it a memoir if it's not all entirely true. I'm glad Oprah called him out on it.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #220 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:25:28 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 26, 2006, 05:14:34 PM

I mentioned Boston Blackie.

Okay, then what about Eischeid? Where are all the Eischeid fans? Joe Don Baker? Anyone?

Rodzinski · « **Reply #221 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:30:37 PM »

Quote from: TCB on January 26, 2006, 07:08:58 PM

No, but perhaps some of the male dancers asked about you?

I'll take flattery from anywhere! But I did learn that one of the guy dancers, (ballerinos?) Charles Askegard, is married to Candace Bushnell, the impetus for SEX AND THE CITY.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #222 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:35:37 PM »

Jane, I often find the sound in British productions just awful...It's like the mix is all wrong. Last night we were watching the constant gardener and had to re-start the film after ten minutes and crank up the sound to almost ear-bleeding levels to hear the dialogue.

Rodzinski, I used to watch Eischied. I worked with Suzanne Lederer in the Cruciifer of Blood (my swan song as an actor) who was the girl in it. Wonder where the Hell she is these days?

Jennifer · « **Reply #223 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:39:52 PM »

Spoiler if you don't want to read chatter about tonight's DANCING WITH THE STARS.

Quote from: Cillaliz on January 26, 2006, 06:55:58 PM

DR Jennifer, I'm not voting for him this week. Last week I thought he was trying. I don't think that anymore. I still don't like the judges, but they were nicer over all than last time

Well they were mean to him, but nice to everyone else.

What the show did this week was interesting. The judges were brutal towards P. And I think they would have gotten the votes based on that. But Samantha's (host) questions were very enlightening.

I agree with you. I think people thought he was trying and just figured he was bad. But he's putting in such few hours, I was totally shoecked about that.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #224 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:43:40 PM »

This the production you were in, Pogue?

Rodzinski · « **Reply #225 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:46:35 PM »

Funny how it seemed like Eischied was a big part of my childhood, then I look up and there were only about 10 episodes ever.

Used to watch that and BARNABY JONES on the "CBS LATE NIGHT MOVIE" which was mostly never a movie, and sometimes was just episodes of the Jeffersons!

Jennifer · « **Reply #226 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:53:33 PM »

Quote from: Jason on January 26, 2006, 07:18:40 PM

I'm in the middle - literally - of reading that book and I have to say, even knowing that he "embellished" (sp?), it's a hell of a read. I got through about 200 pages on the train ride back from Boston on Sunday. I'd be done with it by now if life hadn't kinda gotten in the way, but I'm chomping at the bit to get back to it and finish. I do, however, take issue with the idea of him calling it a memoir if it's not all entirely true. I'm glad Oprah called him out on it.

I have not read the book, but i saw a bit of what happened on Oprah today. I didn't see the beginning. But I wouldn't say she was brutal.

Yes she did call him out on what he did. And he obviously was put down a few pegs. But she wasn't mean to him. She did say that she was very sorry that she had called Larry King and said what she had said.

She said she got so caught up in the reaction to the book that she overlooked the lies. From what I saw she made me go into detail about which events were fabricated. He mentioned his girlfriend did not committ suicide by hanging herself (she cut her wrists). And Oprah was like "why would you lie about that??"

It seems like he made up quite a bit of stuff.

Jed · « **Reply #227 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:53:48 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on January 26, 2006, 07:25:28 PM

Okay, then what about Eischeid? Where are all the Eischeid fans? Joe Don Baker? Anyone?

I only know Joe Don Baker from the classic MST3K version of Mitchell.

"Mitchell... Mitchell... eeeeyyyyyes on the sammich..."

Jennifer · « **Reply #228 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:55:01 PM »

Speaking of new books, I really want to read the book by the real Alison Dubois called Don't Kiss them goodbye. My dad has a copy and i will ask to borrow it when he is through.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/074328190X/qid=1138333890/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-3353022-3653402?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

Jennifer · « **Reply #229 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:59:48 PM »

I don't know why my picture didn't show up in my last message?

Ah now i see why. There was some added stuff in the properties that i did not see.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #230 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:00:32 PM »

Well, I was all gung ho to start packing again. and well.....actually I need more packing material that isn't newspaper to pack my dishes. I've used up the plastic grocery sacks and tissue paper. I need to make a run to the store and get some stuff tomorrow so I can finish with the dishes. Oy! I'll be glad when this is done.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #231 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:02:48 PM »

Good luck, Cillaliz!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #232 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:04:35 PM »

Thanks, I'm just whining. I am actually very excited, but when I'm packing alone, not much gets done. I'll have help as the time to actually move gets closer. I'm going to be cleaning and painting and all that good stuff too. Time will fly. I am SOOO excited about this that I'm pretty much obsessing about it. But at least it's a healthy obsession!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #233 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:06:24 PM »

And, I should add, at least I'm healthy in time to work like crazy

Jrand73 · « **Reply #234 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:07:44 PM »

Very excited for DR CILLA LIZ as she moves into Camelot. Hopefully they will leave behind something special for you to find....and you should do the same for the people who move into your house!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #235 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:08:07 PM »

And don't take your old broom into your new house. Buy a new broom and a new box of salt!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #236 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:10:07 PM »

Lovely story DR SWW! Aches and pains can be lessened by human contact sometimes.

Oh and yes, DR DAKOTA CELT - I dealt with PeopleSoft when I was employed for the State of Indiana - and in fact still use it when a job that interests me shows up on the Personnel website.

PeopleSoft - it is impossible to navigate - you can never correct a mistake and clicking through usually takes you right back where you started. And of course there are days when it keeps asking you to log in and refuses to accept your name and password.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #237 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:10:41 PM »

Curtain just went up on DECEIT.

Thanks, MR BK....I will watch for it in a few days....

Cillaliz · « **Reply #238 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:10:59 PM »

Thanks JRand. They had a neat folder with the history of the house that I asked them to leave or to copy for me. I hope they'll leave that. If not, I copied down the address and email of the woman who wrote a newspaper story about growing up in the house. She works for a newspaper in Greenville, TX and is still showing up on Google, so I can always try to find her.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #239 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:12:26 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on January 26, 2006, 08:08:07 PM

And don't take your old broom into your new house. Buy a new broom and a new box of salt!

I've remembered that you said that. This time next week I will most likely be pushing a broom, cleaning, moving boxes or just sitting there and smiling.

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