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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were quite, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're making a lot of noise and I've told them to be quiet, which, of course, is quite anagrammed.
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And the word of the day is: INSUFFLATE!
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Welcome thirty-two GUESTS!
Holy smokes, that's some sort of record.
And der Brucer has been sitting here for an hour like a dead herring in the moonlight without so much as a post.
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And once again, der Brucer disappears like a smoked whitefish. It's almost as if he's doing it deliberately, isn't it? You know, just to be IRKSOME. Those that are IRKSOME are in for a bitch-slapping from here to eternity and hell and back, you mark my words.
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Thirty-two has dwindled to nineteen GUESTS, still not bad for this hour.
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And dear reader Laura, who is sitting there like so much fish - will I ever be getting what I need?
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And once again, der Brucer disappears like a smoked whitefish. It's almost as if he's doing it deliberately, isn't it? You know, just to be IRKSOME. Those that are IRKSOME are in for a bitch-slapping from here to eternity and hell and back, you mark my words.
Actually, your very good friend, Mr. AOL hung up my system and I had to fiddle-&*%# around to get back in business.
der Brucer
'tho I do enjoy being IRKSOME!
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ROAD RAGE (http://autos.aol.com/article/safety/v2/_a/survey-finds-miami-the-worst-road-rage/20070515115609990001?ncid=AOLCOMMautoDYNLsec0001)
Survey Finds Miami the Worst Road Rage City
MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- For the second consecutive year, rude Miami drivers have earned the city the title of worst road rage in a survey released Tuesday.
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Other cities near the top of the rude drivers list were New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
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The most courteous drivers can be found in Portland, Oregon; Pittsburgh; the Seattle-Tacoma area; St. Louis; and Dallas-Fort Worth, the survey found.
No mention of Buffalo riders from Fargo or Horse and Buggy drivers from Iowa.
der Brucer
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(http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/051707_gun_giveaway2.jpg)
Keep You Hands Out of Our Holsters
Virginia group raffles off guns to protest lawsuits brought by New York City's mayor against out-of-state sellers.
As an interesting sidenote, citizens have been unable to get the legislature to enact laws preventing gun-toters from going to the library wearing heat.
der Brucer
Story from the never-ending memory bank.
My Mother-in-Law, a very proper neatly coifed white haired lady, made a purchase of a S&W 38 Police Special in Virginia (there were no gun shops in D.C.). On her way back home she decided to stop into a bank to conduct some business. Loathe to leave the weapon in the car where it might be stolen, she took it with her. She entered the bank, walked up to the teller, set her gun on the counter, and said, politely, "I'd like to make a withdrawal, please."
Much ado ensued.
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And the word of the day is: INSUFFLATE!
Main Entry: in·suf·fla·tion
: an act or the action of blowing on, into, or in: as a : a Christian ceremonial rite of exorcism performed by breathing on a person
I think the church has had many recent scandals...
der Brucer
"The Randy Vicar and the Holy Blowing Job"
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it is early I am tired
that is all
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my thoughts and prayers and of course all sorts of vibes are with dear DANISE
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And the word of the day is: INSUFFLATE!
Do you know how to INSUFFLATE?
Give IT A SNUFFLE!
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ROAD RAGE
Quote:
Survey Finds Miami the Worst Road Rage City
MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- For the second consecutive year, rude Miami drivers have earned the city the title of worst road rage in a survey released Tuesday.
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Other cities near the top of the rude drivers list were New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
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The most courteous drivers can be found in Portland, Oregon; Pittsburgh; the Seattle-Tacoma area; St. Louis; and Dallas-Fort Worth, the survey found.
No mention of Buffalo riders from Fargo or Horse and Buggy drivers from Iowa.
der Brucer
Isn't it nice to know that Portland and the Seattle-Tacoma area, both home locales of some of our most popular Hainsies/Kimlets, are on the courteous list!
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Good Morning. I woke up early, don't know why, but here I am. Think I may just get myself ready for work and go out for breakfast.
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Today is the last day that I will be assigned new cases. Woo and Hoo.
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Vibes to all who need them!!!
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DR Laura, are you up very late or up very early?
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I do not think Allison DuBois' husband was involved in a hostage situation.
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Interesting SHINING article last night. Hmmmm.....
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TOD:
DVD - The Black Rose. Linda Christian looks scary. Tyrone Power IV looks so much like his father (who died before he was born) that sometimes it is most disconcerting.
CD: Helen Shapiro
VHS: Circus World
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My niece Amanda Mitchell is part of a writing contest. If you have a NON FREE email and want to register you can vote for her here:
www.flyergroup.com/homepage
It's a bit of a pain in the neck, but if you care to. Thanks. She wrote a pretty good article. Just look around on that page for Flyer Idol and you should be able to find it.
Amanda Mitchell
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Excellent OFFICE episode last night with a truly surprising last 30 seconds.
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No mention of Buffalo riders from Fargo or Horse and Buggy drivers from Iowa.
der BrucerIsn't it nice to know that Portland and the Seattle-Tacoma area, both home locales of some of our most popular Hainsies/Kimlets, are on the courteous list!
What the @$#$%$^ are you talking about?
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Excellent OFFICE episode last night with a truly surprising last 30 seconds.
Sad to read that the actress who plays Pam fell and broke her back yesterday.
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Good morning to elmore and Jrand(almost)57.
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Three more months, DR TCB.....
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Three more months, DR TCB.....
Believe me, I know!
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Good morning, all! And a special good morning to DR TCB! I'm still unhappy over the season finale to UGLY BETTY, but for me, the biggest puzzler is the ending for Daniel and alexix: are they in Central Park? Manhattan at night looks nothing like the road they were on after dark, and the office building is clearly in the East Side of the midtown area. I am also bummed about the Hilda story line, even though I loved the WEST SIDE STORY parallels.
DR Matt H, I agree with you aboout MEDIUM; I see no reason why every case situation for Alison should end happily, and I couldn't wait for that creep reporter to get hers! That she actually did was a nice bonus.
Today, back to Toyland, even though I'd rather stay in since we have a big storm prediction and it's quite gray outside.
TOD:
CD: Ron Raines, Thomas Tallis. Shirley Bassey, The Most Happy Fella
DVD: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (Region 2), Upstairs Downstairs Season 3, Little Miss Sunshine (which I keep postponing)
VCR: same old tired old
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Believe me, I know!
LOL
My sister is flying out to Seattle today to attend some sort of Dentist's gathering! ;D
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LOL
My sister is flying out to Seattle today to attend some sort of Dentist's gathering! ;D
I thought your sister moved to Seattle.
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VHS: Circus World
Kinky cheap porn?
der Brucer
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meeedia cheeeck:
iPod: Ella Fitzgerald -- The Concert Years (Ella scats and scats and scats some more at the drop of a hat.) Also, the new Bjork CD, which I am inexplicably hooked on.
Tivo: The LOST recap show from last night.
DVD Player: DR Edi's THE INTERNATIONALE (I promise!)
VHS: RESURRECTION (the Ellen Burstyn movie)
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Hmmm.this seems to be the week for HHW-ers getting perturbed by season finales - first me by MEDIUM and now Larry is bothered by UGLY BETTY, if I'm reading his post correctly.
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WOD: insufflating the souffle?
(http://www.chimneyballoon.com/HowToInflate3.jpg)
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(BETTY)... Daniel and alexix: are they in Central Park? Manhattan at night looks nothing like the road they were on after dark,
(MEDIUM)...and I couldn't wait for that creep reporter to get hers! That she actually did was a nice bonus.
A. I think Alexis is driving down the same stretch of road where Fay Summers met her end (due to cut brake lines) - whever that is.
B. I'm glad you're as vindictive as I am - I was hoping Allison would run over the bitch!
der Brucer
PS -Speaking of "where are we" on TV shows: Criminal Minds had scenes in D.C labelled "Union Station" which were clearly shot LA's very distinctive terminal.
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Somebody mention THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE in the shocking movie topic earlier this week. Last night I read in the TCM guide that it will be showing next month. I've never seen this movie (I read the play) and I'm looking forward to it.
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Well, folks, let me just say this:
When I use the Defining Whip, the end result does not look quite exactly the same as it did for the Professional Stylist. :P :-\
DR Miss Karen, I'm a-watchin' my mail box for a tub o' Cool Whip! :)
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CONGRATULATIONS, bk, on the great news about The Brain!!
:)
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(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/0d/01/20070517112809990022)
Lu Chuanquan, Xinhua / AP
A dog feeds tiger triplets and her own puppy, right, at the Paomaling Zoo in Jinan, China, Wednesday. The cubs' mother rejected them.
der Brucer
Of course they grow up:
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/02/02/20070517222409990025)
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Good morning all.
Believe it or not, Mom is still with us. They were sure she would pass sometime last night and her BP went very low and her heart beat slowed way down. Then as dawn came, her BP went right back up and and her heart beat is very strong.
This is tearing me apart. In the past 3 days I've had a couple of "cat" naps of about 2-3 hours but nothing longer. I feel like crap.
Now they say this could last up to a week. I don't know if I can take it.
I'd better go. I just wanted to give you all the update.
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I thought your sister moved to Seattle.
His Sister Settled in Seattle?
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Well, folks, let me just say this:
When I use the Defining Whip, the end result does not look quite exactly the same as it did for the Professional Stylist. :P :-\
This bad?
(http://images.ibsys.com/2005/0525/4528729.jpg)
der Brucer
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His Sister Settled in Seattle?
Someone had to supplant Sally selling seashells.
der Brucer
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Hmmm.this seems to be the week for HHW-ers getting perturbed by season finales - first me by MEDIUM and now Larry is bothered by UGLY BETTY, if I'm reading his post correctly.
Not bothered, nor bewildered, just unsettled by the overall unhappiness and puzzled by the location of the final scene with Alexis and Daniel: there are too many hospitals in downtown Manhattan for that final scene to have occurred. I loved Judith Light and the lesbians, however.
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Somebody mention THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE in the shocking movie topic earlier this week. Last night I read in the TCM guide that it will be showing next month. I've never seen this movie (I read the play) and I'm looking forward to it.
I feel old! I saw the play.
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I will be watching Evening Primrose thanks to DR Singdaw.
Saw it once years ago at the Broadcast Museum in NYC but have very little memory of it.
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Somebody mention THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE in the shocking movie topic earlier this week. Last night I read in the TCM guide that it will be showing next month. I've never seen this movie (I read the play) and I'm looking forward to it.
Would this be the first X rated film shown on TCM?
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Good morning all.
Believe it or not, Mom is still with us. They were sure she would pass sometime last night and her BP went very low and her heart beat slowed way down. Then as dawn came, her BP went right back up and and her heart beat is very strong.
This is tearing me apart. In the past 3 days I've had a couple of "cat" naps of about 2-3 hours but nothing longer. I feel like crap.
Now they say this could last up to a week. I don't know if I can take it.
I'd better go. I just wanted to give you all the update.
DR Danise, I'm going to be very callous here but I ask these questions seriously and in concern for both of you: have you and your mother discussed death in the past week? Have you given her permission to go ahead and die? I think this is important; she may be hanging around because she's afraid to leave you.
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This bad?
(http://images.ibsys.com/2005/0525/4528729.jpg)
der Brucer
He looks like Margaret Tyzak in LETTICE AND LOVAGE.
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Would this be the first X rated film shown on TCM?
I'm not sure--I didn't even realize that it was an X rated movie.
Did TCM ever run MIDNIGHT COWBOY?
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He looks like Margaret Tyzak in LETTICE AND LOVAGE.
That pic always reminded me of Ann Morgan Guilbert as Yetta on THE NANNY.
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This bad?
;D ;D
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I don't think Killing Of Sister George ever had an X rating - can someone check?
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According to IMDB, SISTER GEORGE had an original rating of X. It was rerated to an R in 1972.
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Lots of interesting SISTER GEORGE trivia at IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063185/trivia).
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Why am I up at six in the morning? Well, I'll tell you why. I cannot sleep, Joan Ryan being the culprit. Over the last few weeks her absolute disorganized insanity has gotten to me and her constant "I don't know if I connect to this song" has gotten to me, and what it's done is just make me settle on things i shouldn't settle on and go in directions I don't want to go. When she asked me to do this new show, there was a clear purpose - her old crap wasn't working anymore and she wanted to get booked in mainstream venues like Kevin and Linda Purl and others do. When Linda asked me to do her show, it was the same thing - I had to reinvent her totally. But with Joan, she just wants to do more songs like the ones she's done and the point is for mainstream venues you CAN'T do those drippy new songs that people don't know, you know, the ones she "connects" with. I'm sort of at the end and today is the day I'm going to really come down strong. Part of it is because I asked her to send me our list of definites, to which we added two songs on Wednesday. I made sure she wrote them down on the master list. She didn't send me the list, and then yesterday she sent me an e-mail asking didn't I have the list, since we haven't added anything to it. That was the last straw and I fear she's misplaced the paper she wrote the two new songs down on and I only remember one because we've been through so much damn material.
So, I woke up, and began thinking of more show standards and just plain standards, and I'm coming in with a list, we're going to play through them and by the end of today's session we will be finished or I will be finished. I'm not making enough money to go through this.
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I always wondered that why these days when a cast album of a show still running is recorded it takes several months for its release? Example: Legally Blond is due for release July 17th. Since it wasn't nominated for Best Musical and won't be on the Tony Awards wouldn't it make marketing sense to get it out ASAP?
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Very sorry at your news, DR Danise.
Of course, it is a very personal decision for each person to make. In your situation, for myself, I would very seriously consider giving myself permission and forgiveness should I not be there at The Moment. Be there for her, and support her, certainly - but keeping a 24/7 personal watch for a week or more would take an unbearable strain, I would think.
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Well, I can certainly understand your frustration, bk.
Have you considered charging her in billable hours? ;)
She probably can't afford you on that basis!
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I remember several years back when I saw her and Lee Lessack in performance at I think Judy's in NYC I was told her show was old then and needed to do a new one even then.
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and now to time to go to work
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Somebody mention THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE in the shocking movie topic earlier this week. Last night I read in the TCM guide that it will be showing next month. I've never seen this movie (I read the play) and I'm looking forward to it.
I haven't seen it either, do you know when it is showing? I could set my DVR!
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DR der Brucer, thanks for the interesting link on the King novel / ebay auction.
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BK, every time my instincts have been bail!!![/size] and I haven't done so, I've regretted it. If Ms Ryan, whose "Meadowlark" is sheer torture to hear, is being difficult, then run. Fast.
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I love this quote from the NYT review of The Color Purple with Fantasia as Celie
" The woman’s life is misery; for God’s sake, people, at least give her a few good songs. "
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up...
And that's it for this post.
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Alas, no oatmeal bowl for me to clean this morning. However, I do have a scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and whole grain English muffin plate and pan waiting for me in the sink.
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He looks like Margaret Tyzak in LETTICE AND LOVAGE.
When Woody and I saw this in London, I kept asking Margaret WHO?
der Brucer
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And I have to say, I really do like those Thomas' Light Multi-Grain English Muffins. Just under a 100 calories per muffin, plus 1/3 of my daily fiber needs. And once those patented nooks and crannies are toasted up.. YUM!
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I love this quote from the NYT review of The Color Purple with Fantasia as Celie
" The woman’s life is misery; for God’s sake, people, at least give her a few good songs. "
:)
I also loved the final line concerning the character of Mister:
But there is virtually nothing Alton Fitzgerald White can do to enliven the role of Mister, Celie’s scowling husband, who turns repentant and noble in the final scenes. Mister is the rare fictional character who is just as boring when he’s bad as he is when he’s good.
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;D
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I don't think Killing Of Sister George ever had an X rating - can someone check?
It's rated R now but it was originally rated X.
So, too, are MIDNIGHT COWBOY and A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: originally X and now R.
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bk - Have you considered having Richard Bachman direct Joan Ryan's act?
;)
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Good morning!
Very cool this morning and only getting to the low 70s today, so looks like a very nice day. Same for tomorrow and then the heat will be back with us.
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Yes, lots of dire situations on UGLY BETTY, but I'm guessing some of that is just to keep us on edge and desperate to have the show return in the fall. Funny, however, that ABC considers this a comedy series since so much of it was dramatic last night.
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Yes, I'm very disappointed about the definite cancellation of VERONICA MARS, and I will pick up the DVD boxed sets when I can find them on sale at a reasonable price. What a pleasure that show has been for three years.
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My roomies and I spent a good chunk of last night clearing things off the DVR. And that also included last night's ABC line-up. However, since there were some other shows that needed to be watched beforehand, we didn't get to last night's line-up until around 10:45. Better late than never.
As for "Ugly Betty" - I liked the episode, I just didn't expect it to be so emotional. I just wish I had set the DVR to record "The Jimmy Kimmel Show" to see Mark Indelicato.
As for "Grey's Anatomy"... Lots of good cliff-hangers.
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Friday Media Check:
CD - LADY IN THE DARK (Original London Cast)
DVD - VENUS
BECKET
SON OF FURY
JANE EYRE
DVR - last night's THE OFFICE
last night's SCRUBS
last night's LOST special
last night's SMALLVILLE
last night's SUPERNATURAL
FOURTEEN HOURS
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Oh... My sister-in-law, Veronica, is in here in NYC this weekend. Apparently. She called me earlier in the week to tell me that she was coming up with one of her girl friends, and would be staying with one of my brother's Coast Guard buddies. I thought she had said that she was coming in yesterday afternoon, but I haven't heard from her yet. I have left a message or two on her cell, so, hopefully, I'll hear from her some time today.
It's her first trip to NYC! Alas, she's not bring any of the kids with her - it would have been great to see my nieces and nephew - but I guess she's due for a get away. So, I may get a chance to play tourguide this weekend.
To Levain, or not to Levain...
:)
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DVD - VENUS
BECKET
SON OF FURY
JANE EYRE
DVR - last night's THE OFFICE
last night's SCRUBS
last night's LOST special
last night's SMALLVILLE
last night's SUPERNATURAL
FOURTEEN HOURS
That'll keep you busy 'til lunch.
der Brucer
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To Levain, or not to Levain...
:)
Or something more traditional:
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der Brucer
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Good morning!
DR JRand, that wasn't the cover I was thinking of---it was more reminiscent of Dali.
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Or something more traditional:
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiO6tk1GFWAAkyyjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=11vejfpi3/EXP=1179584570/**http%3A//www.cubeny.com/sidedish/nedicks1.jpg)
der Brucer
Eh... If I'm going to do hot dogs, then I think I'd rather take the train out to Coney Island for the original Nathan's. But Nedick's ain't bad either.
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Heading downstairs now to clean up a bit before running my usual Friday errands.
WBBL.
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OK... Dishes have been washed. And since the dishwasher wasn't that full, I went ahead and washed most of those dishes too....
-Is that weird?
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I haven't seen it either, do you know when it is showing? I could set my DVR!
I'll look it up in the guide and post the times when I get home tonight. It's not showing until next month.
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RE: The GHOST WHISPERER season finale
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A few more comments.
I forgot to add that the little girl from the plane crash (the one who had been in a car and survived) had told melinda that she knew something really bad was going to happen. And after the kids saved melinda the little girl mentioned that she had know it was going to happen (and i guess that they would save melinda).
As for gabriel's age. I think melinda is supposed to be 25. And to me gabriel looks the same age. I'm not sure if you have the right person. It's not the totally creepy evil guy we sometimes see trying to screw over melinda. Gabriel is a character we have only seen recently. He is the one who seemed nice and was going to all the funerals. We saw him the week before the finale in that big house hosting a party for all the spirits. Melinda was not sure before that whether he was up to good or evil.
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Friday morning greetings! Today's my day off, so I slept in a bit, took my car in for routine service, and went out to breakfast and grocery shopping with DH Richard. Now I'm home puttering.
TOD:
CD(car) - Ella Fitzgerald's Rodgers & Hart Songbook
DVD - The Americanization of Emily
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I'ld like to do a little song for you now...perhaps you know it, perhaps you don't...but it means so very much to me on a very, personal level...
So many nights I sit by my window
Waiting for someone to sing me his song...
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RE: last night's season finale of UGLY BETTY
SPOILERS
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I actually really liked it. I didn't necessarily find it dark. But it was jam packed with content.
I liked some of the lighter moments like amanda finding out who her mother is (and being locked in that room).
I loved watching the kid as Tony.
I also liked finding out charlie was carrying on with the dentist. And actually really didn't mind that henry left without betty telling him (there will be time for that and she had more important things to do).
I can't really see that alexis would have hired a hit-man. But she totally got what she deserved.
Maybe it was just me but i thought it was funny watching the mom trying to break out of jail.
The whole shooting thing was extremely sad. And betty having to tell hilda. Very sad.
But all in all i thought it was a really good finale.
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Yes, I'm very disappointed about the definite cancellation of VERONICA MARS, and I will pick up the DVD boxed sets when I can find them on sale at a reasonable price. What a pleasure that show has been for three years.
What's even more disappointing is how Rob Thomas had to change the show for the CW (in order to try to save it). When they probably had no intention of ever renewing.
I also don't like that that woman Dawn seemingly lied at the upfronts about the show being cancelled. At least tell it like it is.
The thing is if she had said the show was cancelled weeks ago she probably would have had loads of angry mail.
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I'd like to do a little song for you now...
So many nights I sit by my window
Waiting for someone to sing me his song...
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Good morning, all and one.
It's nice to be alive on this Friday, May 18th, 2007.
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-Is that weird?
You're asking HHW to tell you if you're weird?
That's weird!
;)
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As it turns out, Joan didn't write down the name of the second chosen song from two days ago - which means it's gone, because I don't remember what it was other than it was a good choice. I don't think it was anything she had music for either, I think we found it on the Internet. So, unless Bos remembers (and his memory isn't that good), we're sunk with whatever it was, unless she wrote it on a different piece of paper. I mean, I asked her THREE times if she'd written it down. I'm really angry about it because it's torture trying to make these choices. I have made a CD with eleven songs, and if we don't choose at least four from it, then I may walk.
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I, too, was pleased with the season finale to "Ugly Betty."
I don't know from NYC/environs locales, so the rush to a medical facility/car crash was not a distraction for me.
LOVED the "West Side Story" segment. I just KNEW they'd do somethng...and to have Justin wrangle himself out of understudying to going on -- just by adding walnuts to his chicken salad and somehow tantalizing the allergic-to-walnuts lead into swapping sandwiches -- was just icing on the cake. That's one talented kid.
As Elmore indicated last night, there were plenty of plot lines in motion during the show. Not a dull moment, actually.
Also loved the "hug" between Mark and Wilhelmina!
"Grey's Anatomy", on the other hand, has begun to BUG me. Yes, "bug" me. I don't get the Izzy obsession with George. Just don't get it at all. Never have. Friends, yes. But physical attraction -- especially after Izzy lost her true love, Denny -- has never rung true for me.
I'm so over Meredith Grey I could barf. She's always been my least favorite character. It's too bad the show is named after her. I like the actor who plays him, but McDreamy is more McDreary these days.
What I DO want to know is this: With these new interns, will the "new" Grey become a focal point? Will George decide to do another stint as an intern? Will the story revolve around all the newbies, or will we be following Meredith?
Callie as Chief doesn't ring true for me, either.
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That was a nice "Lost" recap last night, as well.
Does it give anyone else "pause" that the creators/writers of the show admit they don't "know" what the true nature of the island is??????
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I had kind of a tough night last night. A dear friend's cat (19 years old) has been very ill and she thought she would be putting him to sleep today, so I went over to her apartment to see him one last time. I knew it would be tough to see him in such bad shape but I wanted to be there for him, and my friend.
I had bonded with this cat ever since rescuing him after he escaped when my friend moved to LA. I went to the nearby house he was hiding under several times a day, before and after work and during my lunch hour and managed to catch him by the end of the week. I took care of him until I could put him on a plane to fly to his mommy.
My friend has since moved back here and I have always enjoyed going to her place and visiting Jack and Thomasina. (Thommy is the same age as Jack but she seems to be OK right now.)
Last night I brought Jack some roast beef from Arby's---that was the last food that my 20 year old cat would eat, and DH and I had sat by his side and shared it with him, sort of a "last supper" the day before he died. Jack couldn't eat it, but he stroked my hand with his paw as if to say thank you for the gesture. It was the only voluntary movement he made while I was there, but I also noticed his tail wagging slightly as I held him.
I stayed until about midnight. We took turns holding Jack and keeping him warm. While I was holding him he started to make the sounds that I remembered my ancient one made before he passed on (he had renal failure, too, and had been on sub-cu fluids for several years.) so I handed Jack back to my friend and soon he died in her arms. It was hard to see it because it brought me back to going through that with mine, But I was very glad I was there and she didn't have to go through this alone, and I'm especially glad that Jack wasn't alone.
I'd brought a bottle of champagne with me, and after we'd sat there for awhile, I called my friend's sister and downstairs neighbor and they came over for a mini-wake. My eyes are still burning from crying so much but I was sure glad I went over.
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I think we found it on the Internet.
BK, can you do a search in the history of the computer browser you used to pull the page up again?
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Hang in there DR Danise.
More vibes for you and your mother. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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DR Edisaurus - Sounds like it was a very difficult experience, but glad that you were there for your friend and for DC Jack.
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I'd brought a bottle of champagne with me, and after we'd sat there for awhile, I called my friend's sister and downstairs neighbor and they came over for a mini-wake. My eyes are still burning from crying so much but I was sure glad I went over.
Thanks for sharing this touching story, Amy.
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At least today I am looking at Fritz in a towel, which, in contrast, is quite EASY on the eyes!
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BTW, the new season of THE CLOSER will be offered on demand on Comcast the day after it airs on TNT, in Standard def and HD.
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DR edisaurus - First you make me :'(, then you make me :P.
Only on HHW!
:)
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Edisaurus, that story put tears into my eyes. Very sweet and very moving. Vibes of good memories to all of Jack's friends.
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Edisaurus - that's my plan when I get over there at one. I think it depends on how much he's used that computer in the last two days.
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Hmm....
So has anyone else seen those new commercials for Hellman's/Best Foods Mayo? Quite an interesting "twist", I'd say.
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That was a nice "Lost" recap last night, as well.
Does it give anyone else "pause" that the creators/writers of the show admit they don't "know" what the true nature of the island is??????
Hmmm...I'm not too happy to hear that. But still, at least they know where they are going with the show, which is heads and tales over David Lynch and Mark Frost admitting they were making up TWIN PEAKS as they were going along.
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DR Edi, you are a lovely person! If only all pets got such a send off!
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To Levain, or not to Levain...
Ladies and Gentlemen - and others - may I proudly present: The Beauty Queen of Levain![/color]
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DR Danise, I am sending vibes for you to go home for a few hours--or a night--and catch up on some good sleep in your own bed,
Here they come!
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~^~^~^~^~^ VIBES FOR DR DANISE TO GO HOME AND CATCH UP ON HER SLEEP ^~^~^~^~^~[/move]
And...
~^~^~^~^~^ PRAYERS AND VIBES FOR DANISE AND HER MOTHER ^~^~^~^~^~
And take some of theses, too
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
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RE: last night's season finale of UGLY BETTY
SPOILERS
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The whole shooting thing was extremely sad. And betty having to tell hilda. Very sad.
But we don't really know if he's dead, do we? I mean we didn't hear what she said. I understand the set up leaves us to believe he's dead, but it's possible he's still alive. Right?
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Isn't it nice to know that Portland and the Seattle-Tacoma area, both home locales of some of our most popular Hainsies/Kimlets, are on the courteous list!
Would you expect anything less?? ::)
;D
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UGLY BETTY spoilers from last night
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But we don't really know if he's dead, do we? I mean we didn't hear what she said. I understand the set up leaves us to believe he's dead, but it's possible he's still alive. Right?
I don't think hilda would have broken down like that unless he was dead.
I don't think they would have sent the police like that unless he was dead.
I suppose they could do anything. But i think the story fits better if hilda and son are at home with betty. And i think that it was implied that he was dead.
The actor was on the show DRIVE, so i had just assumed he left the cast. But since that show was cancelled ... but still. I just really think he's dead.
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105 years ago today, Meredith Willson was born!
[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide][size=8]SHIPOOPI, Meredith![/size][/color][/shadow]
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UGLY BETTY spoilers from last night
I just really think he's dead.
Me, too.
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Lunch time.
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At my desk today.
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I just had a small chicken noodle soup, and will soon tackle a spinach salad with a light oil vinaigrette, chopped eggs and chicken.
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Me, too.
I hope not.
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Tonight....Let me eat STEAK!
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BTW, Kristin Chenoweth was a HOOT last night as the dental assistant on "Ugly Betty."
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I am beng baaaadd I should not be here now
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Edi
:'(
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Debra: I can't remember the last time we were both posting at the same time.
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And, of course...she's gone now.
Pook.
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chopped eggs
With or without the shells?
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And, of course...she's gone now.
Don't take it personally.
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And, of course...she's gone now.
Pook.
I baaaack
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DR JRand: I didn't intend to dis Frances Farmer's performance in "Son of Fury."
Actually, I don't believe I actually rated any of the performances or named any of the cast outside of Power and, possibly, Tierney.
Do forgive me.
Farmer was beautiful and completely believable in her role. It was a bit thankless, though, as you want Power to return to her until he meets/falls in love with Tierney. Later, when he does return and you learn that she's more about greed than love, you don't like her anymore. Just one of those things.
It's not "Come and Get It", that's for sure.
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I actually just popped in becasue I was uneasy inm y mind but niow my mind is easy again so I better pop off again
hugs kisses and vibes
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With or without the shells?
With....they're the "expensive" kind!
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((((((((((((((((DANISE)))))))))))))))))))
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easy again
We seem to have that effect on people here! ;)
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With....they're the "expensive" kind!
;D
DR FJL will be so proud!
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...PS -Speaking of "where are we" on TV shows: Criminal Minds had scenes in D.C labelled "Union Station" which were clearly shot LA's very distinctive terminal.
If you've seen one Union Station, you've seen 'em all.
::)
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Lu Chuanquan, Xinhua / AP
A dog feeds tiger triplets and her own puppy, right, at the Paomaling Zoo in Jinan, China, Wednesday. The cubs' mother rejected them.
der Brucer
"Gee, I don't remember their father having stripes!"
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one Union Station
I read "onion station."
Guess I've got Nathan's on the brain!
:)
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Somebody mention THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE in the shocking movie topic earlier this week. Last night I read in the TCM guide that it will be showing next month. I've never seen this movie (I read the play) and I'm looking forward to it.
What part did you read for?
;)
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He looks like Margaret Tyzak in LETTICE AND LOVAGE.
Don't be silly - Margaret's hair was MUCH better. (Der Brucer and I saw it in previews in London.)
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Don't be silly - Margaret's hair was MUCH better. (Der Brucer and I saw it in previews in London.)
He still reminds me of her.
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Spoo!
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UGLY BETTY spoilers from last night
I just really think he's dead.
Me, too.
Me, three. :-\
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What part did you read for?
;)
The lead, of course!
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COUSIN BETTE with Tyzak was one of the BEST early Masterpiece Theatre presentations! If it's now on video, I must have it!!!
I've also just discovered yesterday that THE BELLE OF AMHERST is now (or recently) on DVD. I must have that as well!!!
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I want it all!!! Do you hear??? I want it all and I want it now!!!
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I think the two LOST producers said "I don't know" as a means of implying they weren't going to spill any secrets.
These men pitched the show to ABC originally telling them the entire twist the show was based on, so I believe most assuredly that THEY KNOW ALL.
You have to take those kinds of words with a grain of salt when they're trying to recap without revealing future secrets.
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I began my afternoon with last night's THE OFFICE. Hilarious from beginning to end, and full of surprises, too. I absolutely loved it. Great closing reveal, and the Jim-Pam story just made me very happy.
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It is a quite and dull day here in the office and I just wish it were over so that I could go home to my dog and cat and a Bollywood movie.
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SMALLVILLE joined UGLY BETTY in the death parade with some serious goings-on. Again, I thought the entire episode was going to be a dream with everything that was happening, but if it was a dream, that wasn't revealed at the end.
This also had a great last minute reveal of another piece from the comic book legend.
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Oh, I forgot THE OFFICE was on last night. I guess that will be awaiting me on my DVR for tonights viewing. I have become quite a fan of this program.
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I think the two LOST producers said "I don't know" as a means of implying they weren't going to spill any secrets.
These men pitched the show to ABC originally telling them the entire twist the show was based on, so I believe most assuredly that THEY KNOW ALL.
You have to take those kinds of words with a grain of salt when they're trying to recap without revealing future secrets.
They said something similar on one of the commentaries on one of the "Lost" DVDs. I did not take them as being coy.
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Page Six Harry and Nimbus 2000 Dance!!!
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Next up was last night's SCRUBS, an okay end of season episode (actually two episodes back-to-back) that ended badly (for me). Dumb, stupid plotting.
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I did enjoy the LOST recap show very much. It brought all of the major characters and themes into sharp focus, and I'm so glad I recorded it.
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I only have SUPERNATURAL left on the DVR of shows from last night, and I'll get to it either later tonight or tomorrow.
LAW & ORDER is the season finale tonight, but I've set the DVR to catch that, too, since I'll be DVDing almost all evening. VENUS will come first, and then depending on what time it is when it's over, I'll watch something else. There are some special features on the DVD I'll have to go through, too.
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And thus starts my weekend. Catch ya all later!
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What a treat! Tonight I shall be able to watch "Stargate: SG-1" in real time rather than having to record it.
(Now that "Ghost Whisperer" is through for the season...and because I could see it in HD over-the-air...I can now see the non-HD analog transmission of SG:SG-1).
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A local newscast last night featured a piece on a proliferation of antennae popping up all over San Francisco.
The story revealed that this is because more people are getting HDTVs...and rather than pay extra $$$ for just a few HD channels, they are capturing "local" HDTV transmissions over the air.
Hey! That's what I'M doing!!! Only I'm using rabbit ears.
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DR DakotaCelt: Re: your DBF Jon's thoughts about my being an actor.
I "think" I'm flattered, but no, I'm nobody he'd have ever seen on stage. And the last time I did act was in 1977...in Naples, Italy.
But...in another life....I'm sure it will happen.
:)
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This afternoon isn't moving along as swiftly as I'd prefer.
And things are so qu-i-et here in the office that things may seem more drag-g-ed out than usual.
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I'm pleased to say that "Pan's Labyrinth" finally arrived via UPS late yesterday afternoon.
I'm looking forward to this one.
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It is a quite and dull day here in the office and I just wish it were over so that I could go home to my dog and cat and a Bollywood movie.
It's not your usual file-my-nails-and-drink-coffee-chat-on-the-phone day?
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I have the impression that, over the past couple of weeks, SOMEONE here posted that he had the London cast of an American musical and preferred it to the OBC because the orchestrations really popped on the London album.
I cannot, for the LIFE of me, remember what that show was.
Anyone remember?
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I have the impression that, over the past couple of weeks, SOMEONE here posted that he had the London cast of an American musical and preferred it to the OBC because the orchestrations really popped on the London album.
I cannot, for the LIFE of me, remember what that show was.
Anyone remember?
I'm sure it was CABARET (the Judi Dench version).
I don't remember who was talking about it, however.
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I forgot to mention that when I finished watching shows from the DVR, the cable box was tuned to DESK SET on the Fox Movie Channel, and even though I have the DVD and have watched it within the last few months, I sat there and watched the last 20 minutes all over again. What a comedy treat that movie is!
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I forgot to mention that when I finished watching shows from the DVR, the cable box was tuned to DESK SET on the Fox Movie Channel, and even though I have the DVD and have watched it within the last few months, I sat there and watched the last 20 minutes all over again. What a comedy treat that movie is!
I love Desk Set... the whole "misunderstanding" scene from the moment Spencer Tracy picks up Katherine Hepburns suitcase until the the jr. executive arrives during dessert always has me in stitches
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was that a spoiler?
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The Vixter has ANOTHER concert tonight so I am home early so she can get ready so I thought I would steal a few moments to say howdy whilst she is attending to her makeup and hair
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TOD: Car CD Player: The Gay Divorcee-BBC Broadcast (thanks to DR Elmore!)
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I'm off to have dinner with my DH and little French boy. I think we might try a new restaurant that opened on the site of another restaurant my LFB and I were fond of:
http://www.jctkitchen.com
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It has been gloomy and drizzling and cold all day
and our office building has started the a/c for the season so it was chilly indoors as well
but now i am home and warm and cozy and the kettle is whistling ont he stove calling to me to make a pot of tea
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was that a spoiler?
No. Doesn't reveal plot major plot or outcome.
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I'm off to have dinner with my DH and little French boy. I think we might try a new restaurant that opened on the site of another restaurant my LFB and I were fond of:
http://www.jctkitchen.com
Have a wonderful time and have a truffle parmesaen fry for me!!!
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I'm sure it was CABARET (the Judi Dench version).
I don't remember who was talking about it, however.
That seems right...but I've not found the post despite searches.
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My goodness Mr RLP, I have just noticed that you are quickly approaching another major milestone (postwise)
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That seems right...but I've not found the post despite searches.
Was it in BK's notes?
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I mopped the dreaded kitchen floor this morning, so that little chore is behind me. Now, I can go downstairs and start enjoying more DVDs NOW!
WBBL.
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I love Desk Set... the whole "misunderstanding" scene from the moment Spencer Tracy picks up Katherine Hepburns suitcase until the the jr. executive arrives during dessert always has me in stitches
My favorite scene is the rooftop interrogation/quiz scene, but the whole movie is priceless.
What I saw this afternoon was Neva Patterson going crazy trying to type in questions that she didn't understand, and Immy blowing a gasket in confusion. And then everyone getting pink slipped by the computer.
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Now, I'm REALLY going! ;D
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Spoo! I lied!
Page Seven Harry and Ron in Divination Class Dance!!!
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Was it in BK's notes?
Well....possi-BLEE....
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My goodness Mr RLP, I have just noticed that you are quickly approaching another major milestone (postwise)
Huh....I hadn't noticed.
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I guess all I need is to do a little pushing.
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Now if only....
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....I can get...
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...my back into it!
Hurg!
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Congratulations to RLP on his new plateau!! [/move]
I can't figure out how to "capture" it for posterity a la George
Posts: 12000
Member Number: 136
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Well I must get the Vixter to the theatre... her audience awaits......
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;)
ta!
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and love to elmore..... just because
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I've decided that I do NOT enjoy being the self-checkout attendent.
It's simply a frustrating job, watching people scanning their groceries and then trying to figure out how to get the computer to ring up their produce purchases, all the while knowing that I can do the exact same job in half the time and exerting much less energy.
I suppose the plus of having the self-checkout lanes is that it gives those customers that use them the satisfaction of thinking they have done the job well. But I know better.
I'm also a better bagger than most of the customers. I automatically know to put cold items together, hot items together, canned items together, boxed items with other boxes, and so on. I know better than to put a cantalope on top of grapes. But some of these customers are totally clueless.
*sigh*
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and love to elmore..... just because
Well, that goes without saying!
(But I'm glad you said it.)
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DR vixmom - If I may lend an assist...
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The other thing that irritates me about the self-checkout registers is the negative attitude some of the customers have about them. "They're going to take away your jobs, y'know!"
Well, no they're not. We're still going to have the regular registers. If the system goes down, the way it did earlier this week, we'll have to have the regular registers.
I point out to these naysayers that we've hired five new cashiers in the past month.
"Oh, sure, for the summer, but come winter you'll all be out of jobs."
Come winter, business throughout Rehoboth Beach slows down. Some business do shut down from January through early March. The grocery stores stay open - we just get our hours cut back.
(One of our hires, Herb, was with us last summer. He works in Rehoboth during the summer, then moves down to Florida for the winter and works down there. Smart man.)
But the naysayers are absolutely sure they are right, and no amount of facts will change their minds.
Again, *sigh*
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On the other hand, there's this delightful older woman, easily in her late eighties, who has tried the newfangled checkout machines and is thrilled to be doing something new. She knows I'll be there to help her. I wonder if it's the idea of doing something she hasn't tried before, or having the attentive attendent paying attention to her that brings her back. All I know for sure is that she's happy.
That makes things better for me.
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Good Evening!
I can't believe the rain held off...
I decided that I needed to get out of the apartment for a bit and just get some fresh air. So, that's what I did.
I took the D Train down to 7th Ave... Took care of some banking... Checked the ticket availability for tonight's concert at Carnegie Hall by the San Francisco Symphony... Then decided I wasn't really in a symphonic mood tonight... Although, a friend of mine has a couple of spare nosebleed seats for tonight, so.... We'll see... Walked up Broadway... Stopped at Grom for some gelato (1/2 ExtraNoir Chocolate, 1/2 Cassata Sicialiana)... Stopped in at Zabar's for some knishes, pistachio halvah, spicy roasted root vegetables (which weren't all that spicy, but still good), cheeses, etc... Then walked over to Central Park West to grab the train back uptown at 86th Street.
And, again, the rain held off, and those skies look like they could break any second now.
The walk was good. The fresh air was good. The gelato was good. The goodies from Zabar's were good - and no I did not eat everything I bought today. And, lo and behold, I did not stop at Levain! Mon Dieu!
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DR vixmom - If I may lend an assist...
Awww...you GUYS! Thanks!
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Good Evening!
I can't believe the rain held off...
I decided that I needed to get out of the apartment for a bit and just get some fresh air. So, that's what I did.
I took the D Train down to 7th Ave... Took care of some banking... Checked the ticket availability for tonight's concert at Carnegie Hall by the San Francisco Symphony... Then decided I wasn't really in a symphonic mood tonight... Although, a friend of mine has a couple of spare nosebleed seats for tonight, so.... We'll see... Walked up Broadway... Stopped at Grom for some gelato (1/2 ExtraNoir Chocolate, 1/2 Cassata Sicialiana)... Stopped in at Zabar's for some knishes, pistachio halvah, spicy roasted root vegetables (which weren't all that spicy, but still good), cheeses, etc... Then walked over to Central Park West to grab the train back uptown at 86th Street.
And, again, the rain held off, and those skies look like they could break any second now.
The walk was good. The fresh air was good. The gelato was good. The goodies from Zabar's were good - and no I did not eat everything I bought today. And, lo and behold, I did not stop at Levain! Mon Dieu!
DR Jose, damn! I wish I could have gone with you tonight. We could have gone backstage and seen Michael Tilson Thomas after. I haven't seen him in years and I love him.
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DR SWW - Sometimes I use the self-checkout lanes, and sometimes I don't. And sometimes I find myself "reminding" people that they have to place their item in the bag/on the scale before they can proceed. ;)
I've found that if I just have one or two items to buy, then I'll do the self-checkout - if there's no line for them. However, one thing I loved about Ukrop's in Richmond was that during the busy lunch (11-1) and post-work (4:30-6:30) period, the would designate one lane EXPRESS(!) - with a limit of TWO(!!) items - and that limit was strictly (but gently) enforced. And that was always faster than the self-checkout lanes especially when was one paying with cash. -Feeding dollar bills into that machine takes time.
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DR Jose, damn! I wish I could have gone with you tonight. We could have gone backstage and seen Michael Tilson Thomas after. I haven't seen him in years and I love him.
Well, if the symphonic mood ends up striking me later and I end up going, I'll throw MTT a bouquet with your regards. ;)
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Hmm... The picholine olives I picked up at Zabar's earlier are tres delicieux!
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My U of Toronto nemesis certainly seems to have a strong anti-American streak amongst his smug "I am a Superior Brit" attitude. And what's with those comstantly changing "I'm really funny" quotes under his Google posts? What an ass.
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An ass with sass!
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And the rain is STILL holding off!
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Befitting today's topic, it is QUITE quiet here today.
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Everyone must be resting.
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Unless I've missed it, I don't believe there is a way to search bk's notes [only].
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And the rain is STILL holding off!
I blame DR Jose!
And now, out for a social event with a few ex-B&N'ers.
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Bondage & Narcolepsy?
;)
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Congratulations to RLP on his new plateau!! [/move]
I can't figure out how to "capture" it for posterity a la George
Posts: 12000
Member Number: 136
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Jose beat me to it. Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. ::)
Congrats on the 12,001+ Ron! :D
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Before I leave, it was BK writing about the London cast album of CABARET with Judi Dench, in particular the ending of "Wilkommen," which he prefers to the OBC.
It was in a post, I recall, about other London cast albums that were out briefly such as NO NO NANETTE, THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, etc. That's my memory, but I can find nothing now in the archives to prove my memory is good. Oy!
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Bondage & Narcolepsy?
;)
Barnes & Noble.
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Before I leave, it was BK writing about the London cast album of CABARET with Judi Dench, in particular the ending of "Wilkommen," which he prefers to the OBC.
It was in a post, I recall, about other London cast albums that were out briefly such as NO NO NANETTE, THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, etc. That's my memory, but I can find nothing now in the archives to prove my memory is good. Oy!
Me, either. I got hits on "London" and "cast" and "orchestrations"...but none of them were "the one" I wanted.
Anyway, thanks for clarifying.
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Eh... If I'm going to do hot dogs, then I think I'd rather take the train out to Coney Island for the original Nathan's. But Nedick's ain't bad either.
Why would you have to go to Coney Island? Aren't there any more Nathan's in Manhattan?
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Indeed, and in Westchester and Connecticut as well...
But I figured DR JoseSPiano would tell us that they taste best in their original setting.
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Hang in there, DR Ron Pulliam! Just a few more minutes...
:)
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Hang in there, DR Ron Pulliam! Just a few more minutes...
:)
I can't STAND IT, I tell ya! THIRTEEN MORE MINUTES!
AUGHGHGHGHGH!
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I think I went by the post where you're asking something about something about something I wrote in the notes about something. I'm back, so what is the something that you're asking about something? I'll try to clarify.
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Well, I guess my little snit fit did its job - we have now chosen all the songs for Joan's act and I feel much more comfortable. There's a lot of variety and also a lot of hollywood reporter. What I did was bring a CD with eleven songs on it, all of which were arranged by me and which I have charts on. We ended up choosing five, and then I had a good thought for a little tribute medley to Comden and Green, and that's worked out fine.
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RLP couldn't remember which show you had been referencing [CABARET], and we then were talking about how one can't seem to search for keywords contained in the notes.
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You can't search for keywords in the notes.
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The lead, of course!
You read for The Killing?
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Or maybe you can. What do I know from a computer?
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This has been quite a long day (I was up and at 'em at six). I had a nice breakfast with Miss Lauren Rubin at a new place for us called Cheebo. I didn't love it - had lox, eggs, and onions which were oke and nothing more. We were going to go to our beloved West Hollywood Hugo's (I was there a mere four weeks ago) but Hugo's, without any warning and after thirty years, is no more. Gutted. Kaput. Done.
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Why am I not surprised about Miami being road-rage city...
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DR Ron Pulliam, bk's comments about the London OC Cabaret are contained at the end of the notes from May 12th: Earthy, Spicy Notes.
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TOTD:
DVD: Dolores Gray (Bell Telephone Hour)
CDs. Russ Hamilton (Who?)
TV. Unusual but we watched something this week. British show "The Robinsons". Quirky. The first episode is promising.
Tonight's viewing maybe the long postponed "Ten Commandments" - Val Kilmer is Moses". Are we brave enough?
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Hugo's, without any warning and after thirty years, is no more. Gutted. Kaput. Done.
I hate it when that happens.
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Tonight's viewing maybe the long postponed "Ten Commandments" - Val Kilmer is Moses". Are we brave enough?
Take it like men! ;)
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Indeed, and in Westchester and Connecticut as well...
But I figured DR JoseSPiano would tell us that they taste best in their original setting.
Not to mention the Mall in Paramus!
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Take it like men! ;)
Oh the responses!
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For the TV viewers - has "The Robinsons" aired in the USA or will it just be copied as "The Office" and "Queer as Folk" were?
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DR Jose - did you ever get to a post Office with the James Bond and The Oscar winning songs?
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This year is a rather curious anniversary for Fargo. It is fifty years since they had an F5 Tornado hit the city. Theodore Fujita designed the scale measuring the severity of the tornados and he used the Fargo tornado as a base for his research.
The tornado leveled parts of north Fargo.
I thought I would post a link...
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/fgf/?n=fargojune1957f5 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/fgf/?n=fargojune1957f5)
The above link is from NOAA and they are collecting additional data and stories on one of the first truly documented f5 tornadoes. Granted there have probably been a number of them through the years but this one was the first one truly documented as one. This site even has a couple of video clips. Yes, Fargo did have telly at the time!
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Good morning all.
Believe it or not, Mom is still with us. They were sure she would pass sometime last night and her BP went very low and her heart beat slowed way down. Then as dawn came, her BP went right back up and and her heart beat is very strong.
This is tearing me apart. In the past 3 days I've had a couple of "cat" naps of about 2-3 hours but nothing longer. I feel like crap.
Now they say this could last up to a week. I don't know if I can take it.
I'd better go. I just wanted to give you all the update.
Vibes of support and Comfort DR DAnise during this trying time...
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DR Jose - did you ever get to a post Office with the James Bond and The Oscar winning songs?
Funny you should bring that up...
You should have something in your mailbox in the next seven to ten days. I hope.
-My repeated apologies for the delay(s).
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Tonight's viewing maybe the long postponed "Ten Commandments" - Val Kilmer is Moses". Are we brave enough?
I still haven't watched my copy. ::)
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It's fine Jose. We have enjoyed very much indeed the vicarious pleasures of the aspects of your life you share here.
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I am going to log off and shut my puter dwon... The sky is looking a tad funny...
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UGLY BETTY spoilers from last night
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*I don't think hilda would have broken down like that unless he was dead.
I don't think they would have sent the police like that unless he was dead.
I suppose they could do anything. But i think the story fits better if hilda and son are at home with betty. And i think that it was implied that he was dead.
The actor was on the show DRIVE, so i had just assumed he left the cast. But since that show was cancelled ... but still. I just really think he's dead.
These are good points, and I agree he's probably dead, but this is fiction... you never know
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SPOILERS re: last night's UGLY BETTY finale
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BTW, Kristin Chenoweth was a HOOT last night as the dental assistant on "Ugly Betty."
I forgot to mention how much i enjoyed her as well.
I also wanted to post re: is he or isn't he dead.
When i posted before i did not know this. But apparently there had been news going around that someone would die. So I think we can say he is most likely dead.
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Oh and I had not read DR Cillaliz's post when i just posted. :)
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Oh and I had not read DR Cillaliz's post when i just posted. :)
I guess I am suspect of any cliff-hanger ending where it appears that something happened, but it isn't made absolutely clear.
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Naw, I don't GUESS...I AM suspect of any cliff-hanger...
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Back from too much dinner. Must now watch a DVD.
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com? Get WITH it, people!
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Well folks, it's over.
My mother passed away sometime around five this afternoon.
I say sometime because her "wonderful" daughter wasn't with her when she passed.
Her "wonderful" daughter was asleep in the chair.
Her "wonderful" self centered, bitch of a daughter wasn't there for her when ishe really needed her and when t really mattered.
I am so upset with myself right now I could scream.
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DR Danise. Your mother may have chosen to leave you as you slept.
Grief is so personal, so is loss and so is the choice of when to leave. The love you had and have for your Mother is what is important.
My thoughts are with you.
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"Softly I Will leave you softly
As my heart would break for you to see me go".
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Well folks, it's over.
My mother passed away sometime around five this afternoon.
I say sometime because her "wonderful" daughter wasn't with her when she passed.
Her "wonderful" daughter was asleep in the chair.
Her "wonderful" self centered, bitch of a daughter wasn't there for her when ishe really needed her and when t really mattered.
I am so upset with myself right now I could scream.
DR Danise, why are you being so hard on yourself? I was asleep when my dad died in Feb. He didn't need me at all and I doubt seriously your mother needed you then. You have been a fantastic daughter; your mother knows it, I know it, everyone here on HHW knows it, and God almighty knows it. Stop beating yourself up.
We love you and send our sympathy. I'm know you're in pain, but I want you to be good to yourself.
I can't even spell God correctly. I know I'm going to hell.
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Well folks, it's over.
My mother passed away sometime around five this afternoon.
I say sometime because her "wonderful" daughter wasn't with her when she passed.
Her "wonderful" daughter was asleep in the chair.
Her "wonderful" self centered, bitch of a daughter wasn't there for her when ishe really needed her and when t really mattered.
I am so upset with myself right now I could scream.
No, you were THERE Danise and she knew she could leave you right there and then! You were there next to her! Think; many people have lost loved ones and they were not there, physically!
And you're still there to take care of her now too!
Thinking of you.
My deepest condolences, Danise.
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"Softly I Will leave you softly
As my heart would break for you to see me go".
With the voice of Johnny Mathis or Andy Williams of course!
Oh, and Matt Monro's!!
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Have a wonderful time and have a truffle parmesaen fry for me!!!
They didn't have any tables available until; 9:30 so we ate at the nearby pasta place, which is always sort of boring to me but the boys like it.
Since we were also celebrating the LFB's birthday, our attentive waiter noticed him opening a birthday card and brought us a big piece of tiramisu with a candle in it at the end of the meal. Fortunately, no singing ensued.
Now I know if I go there again on someone's birthday, be sure to give them their card at the table! ;D
We will try the JCT when we can plan ahead.
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Page Six Harry and Nimbus 2000 Dance!!!
I'm taking care of another friend's cat this weekend, by the name of Nimbus. I wonder if she's named after Nimbus 2000?
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DR Danise, as soon as you finish up all the immediate things that have to be accomplished - and there will be a lot at the moment - get some good sleep in your own bed before the next part of the roller coaster begins. All I can wish for you is that it goes smoothly.
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Congratulations on your millstone, DR Ron P!
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Congratulations on your millstone, DR Ron P!
Ron P. on his millstone?
A sight to see, indeed! ;)
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Congratulations on your millstone, DR Ron P!
What you collect at the grindstone
Becomes a millstone in time
This is my thesis
Why go to pieces
Step out while you're in your prime
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DR Danise - You've been there, and you were there. Over the past couple of weeks, there was never a moment when you were not there for your mother. If you need to scream, then scream - get it out of your system. Don't carry that around with you. You did nothing wrong, and I'm sure your mother would not want you to be to mad at yourself. You've been the true embodiment of Unconditional Love. I wish you nothing but Peace, Love and Understanding.
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DR Danise, good heavens girl, you have been SOOO there for your mother. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the devotion, love and total selfLESSness you have shown. I know you are in terrible pain right now, but please don't beat yourself up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Oh my, I just caught up to DR Danise's post.
((((((Danise)))))
I echo what the others have said. I have read your posts the last few weeks and have felt a little guilty just thinking about when my mother's time comes and knowing that I wouldn't be half as dedicated as you were to your mom's care. I just would never even have the physical stamina you did to take this on with such grace and courage. The lengths you went to to be there for her leave me in awe. I don't think many people are fortunate to have someone as devoted as you by their side. Even though you may have been asleep, I'm sure she knew you were there, and maybe she was asleep, too!
You did all you could and gave her a great quality of life for her last days with you, and you should never feel anything but proud for what you were able to do for her. The fact that you were there is what matters.
((((Love and light to you, Danise!))))
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Tonight's viewing maybe the long postponed "Ten Commandments" - Val Kilmer is Moses". Are we brave enough?
My copy of this has been sitting on the bar for months but keeps getting buried under weekly acquisitions. Thanks for reminding me that my copy is waiting to be watched, too. Maybe Sunday.
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SPOILERS re: last night's UGLY BETTY finale
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*I forgot to mention how much i enjoyed her as well.
I also wanted to post re: is he or isn't he dead.
When i posted before i did not know this. But apparently there had been news going around that someone would die. So I think we can say he is most likely dead.
I had also read someone was going to die. I assumed it was going to be Betty's father. I'm glad it wasn't.
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I concur with all the other DRs, DR Danise. You were there, and there's no need to be hard on yourself. Your mother knew full well what a wonderful daughter she had. She was a very lucky woman indeed.
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I began the evening watching VENUS. It certainly hit home with my family as my uncle married a woman much younger than himself when his first wife died. I saw where the film was going very quickly with just that spark in O'Toole's eye when he spied "Venus"/Jessie.
To be honest, I think Leslie Phillips got gypped out of an Oscar nomination in the supporting category. He's O'Toole's equal in all their scenes together and makes his quirky character every bit as memorable as O'Toole's.
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I watched the 13 minute documentary on the making of the film. I didn't know O'Toole had broken his hip which had to be dealt with in certain scenes.
Also watched the four minutes of deleted scenes. Nothing there of interest though there was one scene with Vanessa Redgrave that would have been OK to have been in the film.
The audio commentary was OK with the director and producer swapping stories on the making of the picture. Nothing earthshaking, but acceptable.
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Next, I watched SON OF FURY. Excellent adventure film (I never realized that George Sanders had such a strong build on him. Always thought him rather reedy, but not here. Very muscular, much more so than Tyrone).
Yes, DR JRand, Miss Frances did just fine as her two-faced character. Loved Harry Davenport. I found his performance very moving indeed.
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There was a Tyrone Power featurette on SON OF FURY that detailed not just this film but several others in the boxed set. I guess I knew that actor James Cromwell was director John Cromwell's son, but I had forgotten it, and this little feature helped put that fact back into my head.
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I'm so excited. Tomorrow night - BECKET!!! How fabulous to see that again after many decades away from it.
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Danise,
You have been there for YEARS for your mother in a story of selflessness that I have never heard of from anyone else.
Your mother may have been waiting for a time when you were not watching so she could go without your seeing it. You sat beside her for hours at a time when she knew you were there. Please don’t ever feel that you failed her.
She is finally at peace, and I want you to feel peace for her. I am praying for you.
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Today I went to the river, but since my camera burned out all the batteries before I got any photos, I don't have any to post.
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Off to bed now.
Good night!
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Ladies and Gentlemen - and others - may I proudly present: The Beauty Queen of Levain![/color]
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A tragic tale of a young artist who had his feet held to the fire...
der Brucer
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Hugs and condolences to Danise.
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Hey! That's what I'M doing!!! Only I'm using rabbit ears.
You'll never see Fritz in a Towel in HD that way!
der Brucer
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Peace and love to dear reader Danise - and I was shocked at the post, and you must heed the wonderful, warm, and loving advice of everyone here. You should feel NO guilt at all, ever.
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Just back from seeing Fantasia's first post-rave-reviews performance in THE COLOR PURPLE.
I'll post more about it another time, but IIRC, I think that before tonight, I hadn't seen a standing ovation for a number during a musical since Liza Minnelli in THE ACT. (Rose's Turn in GYPSY doesn't count IMHO since it''s so close to the end of that show)
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Comfort and Support to DR Danise.
Let go the guilt. Experience the pain. Accept our love.
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And...we are privileged that you share your journey with us.
Thinking of you, DR Danise!
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DR JoseSPiano - Do you know any of the choral music of Eric Whitacre?
If you like tone clusters...his music consists of little else! Very lush and accessible.
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Hmm...
I've been reading the online manual for the yet-to-arrive DVR. Apparently it has a "copy to VHS" function. That could come in very handy! None of it for illegal purposes, of course. "Fair use" and all that...
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So set 'em up, Joe...
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Make it one for my baby..
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My condolences to you sweet and dear Danise. You have been through so much these last few weeks, please take care of yourself and stop feeling guilty...you have nothing to feel guilty about, for crying out loud! You have gone way beyond the call of duty and I know your mother appreciated it, regardless of whether she voiced it or not.
We all love you so please take care and go home and hug the doggies.
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We can't even get to three hundred?
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Well, perhaps if our nineteen GUESTS would get off their complacent butt cheeks and join the partay we would get there.
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But noooooooooooo - not our GUESTS.
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Danise, your mother could choose the time to let go, and she picked a time when she knew that you were there with her, and that you were at peace. She and God tried to ease your pain by going quietly into this good night. Please accept it as your mother's final gift to her loving daughter.
Take comfort in all the love and respect that all of us here at HHW feel for you. Your constant devotion to your mother is an example for us all.
{{{{{Danise}}}}}
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Will we never get to page eleven?
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I am afraid that my back pain tonight, and the pain pill I just took; will make it impossible for me to assist in reaching 300 this evenig. Sorry, BK, I will make it up to you.
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I have a question:
I'm listening to JUBILEE and GAY DIVORCEE, which are the entire shows as broadcast on the BBC. After a big musical number, and the appluase, there is often a reprise of the main theme as the actors get settled into the next scene. (There were also some of these in THE BRAIN.)
Is there some theatre lingo name for this? I know you all will know!
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That is sometimes my favorite part of the score, even though it's a rehash of what we just heard....
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And I have to say that I like JUBILEE more than THE GAY DIVORCEE. Could that be due to DR Elmore's arragnements?
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Tomorrow I'm going to be going to a meeting on appealing your property tax assessment. Isn't that a fun way to start the weekend?
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After that, at noon, I am going to be bowling in a benefit for the Kidney foundation. This was started after a beloved Turner employee died of cancer. They call it "The Kidney Bowl".
Then tomorrow night is a wake for a woman who ran one of the local post houses, a big one. She died last week of cancer, very young. This isn't a place I usually edit, so I'm not sure I'll go. It's been a tough week.
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My DH and I have picked out a date to move into our new house. I don't know if we'll reach that goal because we don't have any plans on how to get everything done we need to do, but my DH thought it would be cool if we moved there on 7-7-07.
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BK and the HHW crew are so good at setting and meeting goals, but we never seem to be able to move forward very quickly.
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I don't think I ever posted this, but this is from opening night of Sacco and Vanzetti in Beverly Hills:
Left to right: Adriana, bk, Grey Harmon, an actor friend and the man of 1,000 voices, me and my partner, Peter.
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Over Adriana's shoulder is Michael Roth, Randy Newman's music director and friend of Alice Ripley.
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And now...post #300!
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We can't even get to three hundred?
Ask and ye shall receive!
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The cats got me up way to early, but I think I was moving around too much and they took their cue from me.
Dinner is making me feel weird...too much pasta. Where's an Alka-Selzer when you need it?
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Hi, guys!
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Well folks, it's over.
My mother passed away sometime around five this afternoon.
I say sometime because her "wonderful" daughter wasn't with her when she passed.
Her "wonderful" daughter was asleep in the chair.
Her "wonderful" self centered, bitch of a daughter wasn't there for her when ishe really needed her and when t really mattered.
I am so upset with myself right now I could scream.
Danise.....STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP.
Her wonderful daughter was exhausted.
The Lord took her when he was ready for her...and you could not have done a single thing to change anything.
Be at peace and take comfort in her passing.
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Hi, guys!
Hiya!
'sup?
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You'll never see Fritz in a Towel in HD that way!
der Brucer
Who's Fritz? And why's Fritz in a towel?
I get Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC and three PBS stations in Hi-Def.
What station is Fritz on?
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Fritz is on THE CLOSER on TNT.
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His character is the boyfriend of Kyra Sedgwick's character, Brenda.
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I've always called those transitions playoffs (or playons).