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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were animalistic and fried, and now it is time for you to post until the fried cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: CIBARIOUS!
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BK:
Will the fact that the Chance Theatre's "Brain" production will run in repertory affect your decision whether or not to direct?
der Brucer
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Questions for BK:
I don't remember if you've specified this, but is Cindy Williams only doing the intro to the event or will she also sing a song?
Also, will anyone sing "No Time At All" from Pippin? If so, who? If you can say.
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Dear BK (and all dear readoers)
What was your scariest halloween experiance ever.
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Well, I need to get to sleep. I was asked to dress up today at work so that a co-worker (Jamie) wouldn't be the only on in our department who has dressed up. She (Jamie) wouldn't say what she was going to wear, but I found my waiter vest and a black tie that I wore in "Taming of the Shrew," so I'll be a waiter. ::) I still have my drag-queen Indian dress from last year's Cannibal! The Musical!, but I'm not brave enough to wear it to work. ;)
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Or in public...ever.
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Besides, I don't have a wig. It just wouldn't work without one.
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CBS pumps new blood into 'Moonlight' (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-moonlight31oct31,0,5019005.story?page=2&coll=la-home-entertainment)
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-10/33561166.jpg)
The network's entertainment president stands by 'Moonlight' as it transmogrifies.
By Maria Elena Fernandez, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
October 31, 2007
"Oh, I love my vampire!" CBS President of Entertainment Nina Tassler said recently, beginning a conversation about her network's new drama, "Moonlight."
Clearly, she must. No other TV show this fall has experienced as much turbulence as "Moonlight." But through all of the changes in the executive producing ranks, the cast and the show's framework, CBS hasn't budged in its support, scheduling it in between its reliable Friday-night fare, "Ghost Whisperer" and "Numb3rs."
Other networks might have postponed the series or decided not to air it, but Tassler, who says she's always had "affection for the vampire character" and admits she was "smitten" by star Alex O'Loughlin the first time she met him, remains steadfast.
"You have to remember that this is under the auspices of Joel Silver and we've got a lot riding on Joel," Tassler said. "As you continue to work on a show, if I still feel inspired, and I feel they are making exciting choices, then our enthusiasm remains. This is not a perfect science. It's an evolutionary process."
In a fall season marked by uncertainty because of a looming writers' strike and the impact of DVR viewing on ratings, that strategy might pay off.
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Although CBS has not picked up a full season of episodes, Tassler ordered four more scripts last week.
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der Brucer
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The power of a good PR person:
THE SUN (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article401625.ece)
IS BRITNEY SPEARS intent on causing controversy?
Promotional pictures for her new album Blackout have just been released featuring one image of her straddling a priest in a confession booth.
(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00380/Britney_Spears_blac_380283a.jpg)
(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00380/Britney_Spears_blac_380407a.jpg)
The shots are bound to cause outrage from a public already bemused by her odd behaviour over the past year.
Outrage - read on!
NY DAILY NEWS (http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/10/30/2007-10-30_catholics_slam_britney_spears_pix_as_bot-4.html)
Catholics slam Britney Spears pix as 'bottom of barrel' stunt
LOS ANGELES - Kinky photos of a half-naked Britney Spears perched on a priest's lap and leaning seductively against a church confessional sparked outrage among Catholic leaders.
At least one said the saucy snapshots, which grace the singer's thumping new dance album, "Blackout," are a "bottom of the barrel" stunt from a girl who really could use some quality time spent repenting sins in a wooden cubicle.
der Brucer
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ANIMAL FRIES
(http://www.montrealpoutine.com/IMG/innoutpoutine.jpg)
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ANIMAL CRACKERS
(http://www.almostvegan.com/archives/images/animalcrackers.gif)
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ANIMAL
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DR TCB - those were stunning and unsettling photos!
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Perhaps if we're good, bk will tell us the story of The Randy Vicar and the recalcitrant animal fries...
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ANIMAL
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/1624689/240778783.jpg)
FLIRT
(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/YaBBImages/avatars/singdaw1%20(2).jpg)
der Brucer
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Any excuse for time off:
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/103107_quake.jpg)
der Brucer
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Dr Singalong,
Back in my not yet fully wasted youth (1959-1960), I was very find of an "alternative" Anglican Folk Mass recording (black cover LP). The accompaniment was mainly guitar, drum, and keyboard, but the singing although modern and innovative, was quite inspirational - I've never been able to find a copy of same.
Have you ever heard of such a critter?
der Brucer
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DR dB - can't say that I have, but I'll ask around...
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END OF AN ERA!
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,306528,00.html)
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICIALS WANT TO SHUT DOWN HALLOWEEN STREET PARTY
SAN FRANCISCO — City officials want the hundreds of thousands of people who usually flock to an annual Halloween street party here to stay home or go elsewhere after several episodes of violence in recent years.
Officials have advised would-be revelers through fliers, public service announcements and juvenile probation officers that they won't find many treats in the Castro District, home in past years to the largest Halloween happening in the San Francisco Bay area.
What they will find are hundreds of extra police officers, shuttered restaurants, stepped up sobriety checks and no bus or train service after 8:30 p.m.
"This is really a public safety decision," said Supervisor Bevan Dufty, who represents the Castro and spent the better part of a year trying to arrange an alternative city-sanctioned gathering. "I'm disappointed my message is one of, 'Please don't come."'
The festivities started decades ago as a homegrown celebration for San Francisco's gay and lesbian community, but has drawn a scarier element in recent years. In 2002, five people were stabbed. Three years ago, someone wandered the crowds wielding a chain saw.
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That used to be the "gayest' time of all!
Soon after I started living alone, I escaped with dome friends for a Halloween weekend in San Franciso.
Before I left I had a list of "Things I've Never Tried".
When I returned the list was ever so much shorter.
Now it's a list of things I don't think I'll do again.
der Brucer
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EARLY OSCAR BUZZ
LA TIMES (http://theenvelope.latimes.com/buzz/buzzmeter/env-buzzmeter-iframe-index,0,7071546.htmlstory)
"No Country for Old Men" and "Atonement" in the lead.
Other Best Picture contenders "Kite Runner", "American Gangster" and "Charlie Wilson's War".
NONE of these films has yet to have a US theatrical release.
der Brucer
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In the spirit of the season:
Residence of Jane's future in-laws
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-10/33560801.jpg)
der Brucer
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Good morning, all! I'm feeling better and now I'm wondering if all this illness hasn't been carbon monoxide poisoning. When I rushed in from the barber yesterday morning, the entire apartment smelled of gas but I had other personal concerns at the time. Three hours later, a post lady brought me a package and I asked her if the building smelled odd. She said she thought it was gas. I also noticed that I could hear several carbon monoxide alarms going off, so I called 911 and within 10 minutes five firemen showed up to check out the building. At that point I noticed my Roumanian super had posted by the elevator a note that was not posted at 10:30: "Boylar is out No heat today." Later a similar sign was posted on the front door to the building with the additional info "because of gas leak."
Perhaps my landlord's been poisoning me?
DR DerBrucer, I am indeed aware of earlier DVDs of DIVA because I have always been a rather good researcher. I believe my inquiry was whether or not anyone knew of a recent, as in new 2007, release since i've seen at least two reviews of the DVD in the past week in different magazines.
Today, I may try to get to Toyland and the NYPL. The jury is still out on my healthiness this morning.
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DR DerBrucer, I am indeed aware of earlier DVDs of DIVA because I have always been a rather good researcher. I believe my inquiry was whether or not anyone knew of a recent, as in new 2007, release since i've seen at least two reviews of the DVD in the past week in different magazines.
Oh. Nevermind :-X
der Brucer
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Perhaps my landlord's been poisoning me?
Do the Macbeths have his number?
der Brucer
I hear Monkey Cake is a good counter for carbon monoxide exposure.
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as in new 2007
AHA!!!!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZFBVKXYYL._AA240_.jpg)
Region 2 - Release in Jan 2007!
der Brucer
See AMAZON_UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diva-Richard-Bohringer/dp/B000KRNMJ4/ref=dp_return_1/026-7203012-8271623?ie=UTF8&n=283926&s=dvd&qid=1193830984&sr=1-1)
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Good Morning.
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And the word of the day is: CIBARIOUS!
And The Song Of The Day: FOOD,GLORIOUS FOOD
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AHA!!!!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZFBVKXYYL._AA240_.jpg)
Region 2 - Release in Jan 2007!
der Brucer
See AMAZON_UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diva-Richard-Bohringer/dp/B000KRNMJ4/ref=dp_return_1/026-7203012-8271623?ie=UTF8&n=283926&s=dvd&qid=1193830984&sr=1-1)
Region 2 releases don't generally get reviewed in magazines published in the USA.
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I saw The Farnsworth Invention last night. For those of you who don't know, Philo T. Farnsworth is one of the inventors of television, according to history. The play is about the race to secure the patent for the device that eventually became television. David Sarnoff, the head of RCA and creator of NBC works with a Russian who came to the U.S. (Sarnoff left Russia as a child) in the race against Farnsworth. As portrayed in the show (IMHO) Sarnoff seems like a mean, cold, caculating son of a bitch but Hank Azaria was excellent in his portrayl. Jimmi Simpson as Farnsworth, the somewhat tortured genius is wonderful. The show is well written and well constructed by Aaron Sorkin. It is a bit wordy but works nonetheless. It's funny and suspensful, even though you know (at least I did) how the whole thing turns out. Lots of good, journeyman actors in the show including Michael Mulhern who was good, but wasted in Deuce, and Jim Ortlieb. If you like your dramas, this is a good one. I can see it as a movie or an HBO made for television film.
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The theatre going continues. I really should try to see Greetings from Yorkville. A friend of mine who now lives in Tucson worked with the two people in the show and keeps sending me e-mails to see it. It's on TDF all the time so I may try to get a ticket but I'm very booked for the next few weeks. Now that overtime is done I'm back to heavy theatre attendance.
I'm seeing Cymbeline next week (at Lincoln Center). While I'm there I am going to try and get a ticket for The Glorious Ones, the new musical by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. I know FJL saw the show in Philly (IIRC) and loved it. I'm a big fan of F&A so I want to see the show if possible. Because it's at the smaller Lincoln Center Theatre and part of the membership season tickets are hard to come by. I shall try, nonetheless.
I'm seeing Rock and Roll next Thursday and I just got a ticket for the recently discovered Mark Twain play
Is He Dead? (http://www.ishedead.com/)
It's been tweaked by David Ives (I really enjoy his writing) and stars Norbert Leo Butz (another favorite of mine).
After Is He Dead? I get to see The Little Mermaid and then I will take a break during the holidays (unless there are free tickets posted at Equity during my volunteer stint in December).
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Tonight Anthony and I will stay indoors. We will probably watch some of the parade on NY1, our local all-news cable channel but since the parade goes right by our street it is very difficult to move around and it's easier to stay inside. The weather is supposed to be beautiful which means a large turnout for the parade and most likely much noise until late in the evening.
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And now I must move on.
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And now I must move on.
A. Into the light?
B. To wash the bowl?
der Brucer
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[size=9]Boo![/size]
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[size=9]Boo![/size]
Back from Zachy walk?
der Brucer
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Back from Zachy walk?
Yes. A few hours ago!
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Perhaps DR JoseSPiano is taking his inspiration for his abs workouts from the men of The Ritz (http://www.nypost.com/seven/10302007/entertainment/health/the_absolution.htm)?
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Yes. A few hours ago!
Have you time to make Trufle a costume for tonight?
It is a family holiday!
der Brucer
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Good Morning To All
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Have you time to make Truffle a costume for tonight?
It is a family holiday!
Yes...I'm going to set him on a serving platter surrounded by some greens...he will be a Peruvian delicacy.
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Yes...I'm going to set him on a serving platter surrounded by some greens...he will be a Peruvian delicacy.
Thank you, Baby Jane!
der Brucer
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up.... Happy Halloween!!!!
...Or as it is spelled in Applause... Happy Hallowe'en!!!
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And I guess I should call my brother Mike some time today since it's also his birthday. :)
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DR singdaw - Well, I guess you could call it "inspiration".
;D
Whatever the frell that means. -I'm still waking up, which is why I'm not at the gym yet myself.
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Halloween Wednesday greetings! I think our managers are getting ready to announce the winners in yesterday's costume contest.
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Glad to hear that DRs Matthew and Ron Pulliam are safe and sound(?) after last night's seismic activity.
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DR elmore - Good Morning! How was the cake? ;)
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Animal Crackers in My Soup !
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OK... I think I'm awake now...
Laters...
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Today's title reminds me of the first time we took our DS Rob(bie) to the Cincinnati Zoo. We ate lunch at one of the snack bars and had their animal fries - potatoes cut in shapes like animal crackers and deep fried.
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DR elmore - Good Morning! How was the cake? ;)
I ate the monkey cake for breakfast; it was excellent. The chocolate cake will wait. thank you again, DR Jose. Isn't there some famous movie or story/novel (Capote?) with a bit about day-oldcake?
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Ben - Thanks for that Farnsworth report.
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Prize winners just announced via email - I'm not in the special prize categories, but have won a candy bar along with all the other honorable mentions (basically, anyone who bothered to show up in a "costume," no matter how lame).
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Ben - Thanks for that Farnsworth report.
Thanks for the reminder, DR FJL - I had meant to thank DR Ben for his theatre report, as well.
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Ben - i saw Glorious Ones in Pittsburgh, at the stunning Pittsburgh Public Theater, and also have seen it here at Lincoln Center Theater. (I saw it before the foot-pain issues had progressed.) Even given that Lynn and Steve are friends of the family through the BMI Workshop, I loved it, as did the Pittsburgh critics for the most part - but I have no idea where the NYC critics will land on this show.
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I have no idea where the NYC critics will land on this show.
Why did I just get a mental image of The Flying Wallendas?
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ANIMAL CRACKERS
(http://www.almostvegan.com/archives/images/animalcrackers.gif)
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What is this banner about TIN MEN: "Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road", airing on the Sci Fi network Dec. 2nd? Has anybody heard anything about this?
(Maybe you've already been talking about it but since I don't know very many TV shows, it might have gone over my head.)
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What is this banner about TIN MEN: "Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road", airing on the Sci Fi network Dec. 2nd? Has anybody heard anything about this?
I believe it is a fictionalized treatment of DR MBarnum's cherished [but unseemly] Halloween memory.
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What is this banner about TIN MEN: "Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road", airing on the Sci Fi network Dec. 2nd? Has anybody heard anything about this?
(Maybe you've already been talking about it but since I don't know very many TV shows, it might have gone over my head.)
I mentioned it last night.
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I believe it is a fictionalized treatment of DR MBarnum's cherished [but unseemly] Halloween memory.
I thought that was "Wood Man."
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Prize winners just announced via email - I'm not in the special prize categories, but have won a candy bar along with all the other honorable mentions (basically, anyone who bothered to show up in a "costume," no matter how lame).
So Ginny..I'm All Atwitter- What was the Winning Costume?
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So Ginny..I'm All Atwitter- What was the Winning Costume?
Grand Prize - the anime character
Best librarian stereotype-busting costume - a hippie
Least recognizable - ET
Best last minute/lowest budget costume - Catcher & the Rye
Best repurposing of a household item - Plunger Queen
Best literary character - spider (from Charlotte's Web)
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I mentioned it last night.
Aha! That's why it sounded familiar!
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Least recognizable - ET
Was this for the least recognizable person, or leasr recognizable costume?
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Was this for the least recognizable person, or leasr recognizable costume?
I thought it was a Wookie...
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I just ghad a few words with a neighbor I've never met before. He was having his yard crew blow his leaves into my yard, and the rest into the storm drain.
I would rather have him blow them into my yard than the drain, because of all the flooding we have from that creek. Plus it's bad for whatever's living in the water, too.
I was extremely polite, but this guy was completely arrogant and patronizing. I told him that my yard flooded because of the creek and he laughed and said "When? Two years ago?"
Later, when I drove by his house, I rwas reminded that it was for sale. (It's been on the market for over a year.) I also know his tiny yard floods during rain events. So I guess his attitude is that since he's leaving, he's not going to worry about doing any harm to the neighborhood.
Well, I'm glad he's leaving, too!
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Oh, and his house is one of those McMansions where they tear down a small house and build a monstrosity. This house is 4 stories tall with barely a yard at all!
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There's my vent for the day!
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H A P P Y H A L L O W E E N T O A L L D R ' S
May the Best Unseen Costume Win ! !
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DR Edisaurus - what a jerk! Good riddance. Do you have government-issued flood insurance?
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May the Best Unseen Costume Win ! !
Are unseen costumes unseenly?
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Are unseen costumes unseenly?
AS BK WOULD PROBABLY SAY "UNSEENLY " AS THE DICKENS
TRICK OR TREAT
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Goog morning m'dears!
Just checkin' in. Happy BOO!
I am thrilled to hear that Brain is gonna get another production here in the South Land...
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Ummm... still waiting for caffeine... GOOG should actually read: GOOD
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Good morning!
Looks like it's going to be a nice day. I had to turn the furnace on to take come of the chill out of the early morning air in the house, but today should be warm enough to do without gas heat.
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Happy Halloween for those who participate. I try to ignore it if I can.
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After cleaning the den this morning, I continued listening to the commentary track on THE SHINING. Good information (it's pieced together; the two men weren't in the room at the same time) and enjoyably (if a bit drily) explained.
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I saw The Farnsworth Invention last night. For those of you who don't know, Philo T. Farnsworth is one of the inventors of television, according to history. The play is about the race to secure the patent for the device that eventually became television. David Sarnoff, the head of RCA and creator of NBC works with a Russian who came to the U.S. (Sarnoff left Russia as a child) in the race against Farnsworth. As portrayed in the show (IMHO) Sarnoff seems like a mean, cold, caculating son of a bitch but Hank Azaria was excellent in his portrayl. Jimmi Simpson as Farnsworth, the somewhat tortured genius is wonderful. The show is well written and well constructed by Aaron Sorkin. It is a bit wordy but works nonetheless. It's funny and suspensful, even though you know (at least I did) how the whole thing turns out. Lots of good, journeyman actors in the show including Michael Mulhern who was good, but wasted in Deuce, and Jim Ortlieb. If you like your dramas, this is a good one. I can see it as a movie or an HBO made for television film.
Philo was a Utah boy and there's a statue of him in the Utah State Capitol.
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Today I'll be watching the DVD of Pixar shorts. There are 13 shorts on the disc (running a total of 54 minutes), but only two haven't been released before on DVD. I'll watch them all again, even LIFTED which I just watched two days ago.
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I also have BOSTON LEGAL and SVU from last night to watch, too. And the gay fellows appear to be on today's AS THE WORLD TURNS as well.
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Was just reminded that the marvelous films UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE, I'LL CRY TOMORROW, and SHOOT THE MOON come out on DVD next week.
Can't wait to see STAIRCASE again after many, many years of not seeing it.
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...Or as it is spelled in Applause... Happy Hallowe'en!!!
Perhaps that was needed to rhyme with Betwe'en.
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Glad to hear that DRs Matthew and Ron Pulliam are safe and sound(?)
Huh? What?
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I ate the monkey cake for breakfast; it was excellent. The chocolate cake will wait. thank you again, DR Jose. Isn't there some famous movie or story/novel (Capote?) with a bit about day-oldcake?
I think that was a proposal for the MGM production of "Marie Antoinette". The screenplay was written in a way that made both Louis and Marie seem rather harmless and fun, and the writers may have considered having Marie say, "Let them eat day-old cake" to make her seem more callous.
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Not! (Fervid imagination at work).
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What is this banner about TIN MEN: "Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road", airing on the Sci Fi network Dec. 2nd? Has anybody heard anything about this?
Look no further than HERE (http://www.scifi.com/tinman/?__source=GGLS|CAMP007Tin+Man|ADGP007Network|KWRD014tin+man+sci-fi&sky=GGL|CAMP007Tin+Man|ADGP007Network|KWRD014tin+man+sci-fi) for your "Tin Man" information. I've been eagerly awaiting this one for several months.
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Ta-DA Department (if this Photobucket thing works, anyway):
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/jmk5659/kitchen1.jpg)
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And:
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And:
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JMK, the kitchen looks wunderbar!!
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Congratulations, DR JMK. It must be a relief! Wishing you and your family many years of enjoyment.
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And in honor of today's holiday:
Foodies Give In to Halloween (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/31/dining/31cand.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)
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Today's MSN Headline:
Noel kills 48
It's OK Noel--I really think it was Saturday Night at the Movies. ;)
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Well, I guess it's time to check the mail and then get ready to start fixing some lunch and watching today's video selections.
WBBL.
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DR JMK - Bee-you-tee-ful kitchen! Thanks for inviting us in!
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Happy Halloween - there is a costume contest as school today, but I did not prepare a costume---the possibilities are endless.
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Happy Halloween! ;D
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Gorgeous kitchen!! When are you inviting us all over for dinner?
(I recognized that theme, too, and I also think it is from Saturday Night at the Movies.)
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Good Morning, once again.
I'm back from the gym... And after today's workout, I can honestly say that I do not like those hip adductor and hip abductor machines. Well, the abductor machine isnt too bad, but the adductor machine... ugh!
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And that was my fitness rant for the day.
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DR elmore - Yes, I believe the Monkey Cake would have made a fine breakfast.
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Huh? What?
<SNARK>
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DR JMK - Oooohhhhh! Aaaaaaaahhhhh! :)
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So - Are those vegetarian appliances? ;)
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Well, time for me to wash my blender (post-workout smoothie, ya' know), and take a look at the White Christmas book for a bit.
Laters...
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So - Are those vegetarian appliances? ;)
No, but (and I kid you not--maybe Cillaliz can confirm) they are *all* part of class action lawsuits that we have been informed about after purchasing them. The refrigerator has some door anomaly, the stove tips over if it doesn't have some special non-tip device installed and I can't remember what the microwave's problem is. We want CASH, baby, CASH to settle. :)
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Good Morning, once again.
I'm back from the gym... And after today's workout, I can honestly say that I do not like those hip adductor and hip abductor machines. Well, the abductor machine isnt too bad, but the adductor machine... ugh!
That means you need to continue on those machines until you OWN them. One always dislikes the things that are best for him.
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No one has commented on the exciting new formal dining space with Betsy's mom's unique art. But maybe that's a good thing. ;)
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One always dislikes the things that are best for him.
So Betsy keeps telling me. ;D
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BK:
Will the fact that the Chance Theatre's "Brain" production will run in repertory affect your decision whether or not to direct?
der Brucer
No - because the same designers design both shows, and this theater, unlike NYMF, seems to have their stuff together AND it's their theater so they know what's what.
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Questions for BK:
I don't remember if you've specified this, but is Cindy Williams only doing the intro to the event or will she also sing a song?
Also, will anyone sing "No Time At All" from Pippin? If so, who? If you can say.
I haven't really released who's singing what, but I guess I can tell you that yes, we're doing No Time At All and it will be sung by Bruce Vilanch.
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Speaking of Noel, he seems to have left the room, eh?
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I think that was a proposal for the MGM production of "Marie Antoinette". The screenplay was written in a way that made both Louis and Marie seem rather harmless and fun, and the writers may have considered having Marie say, "Let them eat day-old cake" to make her seem more callous.
Good try, but no cigar. I found the reference; it's in Edward Albee's THE AMERICAN DREAM, one of my favorite plays:
Mommy recalls that Grandma has always wrapped boxes nicely. When she was a child, left poor with the death of Grandpa, Grandma used to wrap her a lunchbox every day for school. The other children would withdraw their chicken legs and chocolate cakes from their poorly wrapped boxes, and Mommy would not have the heart to rip into hers.
Daddy guesses that it was because her box was empty. Mommy protests, saying that Grandma always filled it the night before with her own un-eaten dinner. After school, Mommy would bring back her lunch for Grandma to eat. "I love day-old cake" she used to say. Mommy ate all the other children's food at school because they thought her box was empty. They thought she suffered from the sin of pride. Since that made them superior to her, they were quite generous.
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And one for Mommy
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Speaking of Noel, he seems to have left the room, eh?
His work is done.
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His work is done.
So...it wasn't about wanting to be with/one of "us"....it was all about "him" and his show?
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RE: last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS RESULTS
SPOILERS
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I was not really surprised with the elimination. And i actually found myself happy that jennie and jane were safe. I know the judges were outraged. BUt if they think things are unfair they only have themselves and the show to blame. Since they changed the voting, it is purely based on the fans votes. Sabrina 1. was not as good monday night. 2. she had a completely unknown partner. 3. she was not very well known.
I think the weeks when the judges said she was the best that kept her safe. But because she did not do as good this week, not as many people voted for her. It's a shame since she was very good. But they made the rules. I'm just glad helio was safe!
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The weirdest thing just happened.
I wrote a post. I pressed post. But nothing happened. So i hit the post button again. Nothing happened. I hit it again. Then when i looked it posted 3 times! That's never happened before.
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The first was so nice, she said it twice, then thrice.
And now she's got it....by George, she's got it!
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Animal Crackers in My Soup !
First off, a g'day & happy Halloween to all those celebrating (not really my thing). Hope all are doing well.
In the "gee, you never know where inspiration will strike" department: thank you, DR ArnoldMBrockman for posting that song title... I have a CD of assorted movie musical songs in Hebrew, and could never place the one entitled "yesh ba'marak sheli chayot" (literally: "there are wild animals in my soup"), and thanks to you and a quick google/youtube search (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-dATcjRrkg), I have one less mystery in my life.
I really should try posting the translated titles of the songs here someday, and see how many of the originals y'all can guess.
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BTW for those AMAZING RACE fans. there was a very interesting commercial on last night (it starts this sunday at 8pm).
It said there are NO non-elimination rounds. IF this is true. Very interesting development.
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Glad i'm amusing you! :)
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Happy Halloween one and all!!
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Today we are having our annual Halloween BBQ Cookout (without one whit of BBQ sauce)....it's all hot dogs and burgers (meat and veggie/soy) and brats. Sigh.
I made 10 lbs. of potato salad over the past two e'ens. I prepped the potatoes Monday e'en, and I finalized last e'en with the dressing (mayo, mustard, chopped olives, onions). I sprinkled smoked paprika over the tops of the two huge bowls in which the potato salad now rests.
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The night students and I are dressing up but I have to dress before I go to work...
I am combinng a couple of styles from the 1980s: ValleyGirl and Prairie dress...
and yes... BIG HAIR... I ahve been working on it over an hour!
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DR JRand: PWOJECT WUNWAY will start its new season on November 14th, on Bravo!
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Or should I have written "BWAVO"?
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I gotta tell you.
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I wil lhave someone take a picture of my garb a wee bit later....
yes, I still need to do touch up on teh hair but I need to dress first...
I even have vintage 1980s Jewelry and I have not even started putting on my face yet!
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I've already answered about thirty e-mails this morning.
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Some of my favorite LP's were the Hebrew versions of various musicals, Can you figure out the musicals and the songs that were translated? :)
Ma ich-pat im ay-sek le-cha im Fagin
Tov lich-yot po
Me-luch-lach be-af-al-pi-chen gan Ay-den
Tov lich-yot po
Kain, kain, ha-lo Do-li
Kain, ha-lo Do-li
Tov she-bat le-caan ke-dai lo-mar shalom
Zeh me-tsu-yan Do-li
She- at caan Do-li
Hain rak be-rega zeh
Ya-da-ti ma-hu shmaich
U-kvar rag-lai o-ti nas-oo ya-shar el me-ko-maich...
Ha-nir-kod (chad, shtayim, shalosh v')
Al can-fay ha-olam ha-nif-la-ot (chad, shtayim, shalosh v')
Ha-nirkod
Ve -no-mar lai-la tov le-hit-ra-ot
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We're maniacally trying to gather all the silent auction items together. I forgot we're going to have an original Ugly Betty costume sketch, too.
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Too bad I dont have parachute pants or jelly shoes!
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Good luck bk!!!
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Holy Crow!!
I need to scram!
Laters fellow HHWers!
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The speed with which BK churns out novels prompts me to post this:
Amazon is offering $25,000 for the next great novel that eventually will be published on the company’s Web site. The Amazon breakthrough novel award is open to entrants in more than 20 countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Japan. The contest is likely open to nations where Amazon is particularly popular.
Authors with an unpublished English-language novel manuscript can learn about the contest and submit their work for consideration online at a place entitled createspace which is designed to be a place for self publishing in the future. Sponsors include the Penguin Group and Hewlett-Packard.
The contest will be conducted over a six-month period, during which Amazon customers will have the opportunity to read, write about and rate their favorites.
Submissions will be reviewed first by Amazon.com Top Reviewers — individuals recognized for the quality and frequency of their comments on Amazon.com.
At subsequent stages, reviewers from Publishers Weekly, editors from Penguin Group (USA) and a panel of seasoned publishing professionals — a critic, agent, publisher and author — will help narrow and review the field of entries.
In the final month, 10 finalists will be selected, and Amazon.com customers will then vote to choose the grand prize winner. The winner will be announced on April 7, 2008, and will receive a publishing contract with Penguin, which includes a $25,000 advance.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/HappyHalloween1.gif)
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Well, heck, seems i just missed him...
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Some of my favorite LP's were the Hebrew versions of various musicals, Can you figure out the musicals and the songs that were translated? :)
Ma ich-pat im ay-sek le-cha im Fagin
Tov lich-yot po
Me-luch-lach be-af-al-pi-chen gan Ay-den
Tov lich-yot po
Kain, kain, ha-lo Do-li
Kain, ha-lo Do-li
Tov she-bat le-caan ke-dai lo-mar shalom
Zeh me-tsu-yan Do-li
She- at caan Do-li
Hain rak be-rega zeh
Ya-da-ti ma-hu shmaich
U-kvar rag-lai o-ti nas-oo ya-shar el me-ko-maich...
Ha-nir-kod (chad, shtayim, shalosh v')
Al can-fay ha-olam ha-nif-la-ot (chad, shtayim, shalosh v')
Ha-nirkod
Ve -no-mar lai-la tov le-hit-ra-ot
1) Oliver, obviously (I don't know that score so well in English, so I'm not immediately sure of the song)
2) Hello Dolly, equally obviously :)
3) "Shall We Dance?" from the King & I
Nifty! I have the last one but never heard either of the other two. I knew that there was a Hebrew "Oliver" (I have a recording of "targish atzmecha" ["Consider Yourself"] on a CD somewhere), but never knew about "Dolly."
Someday, when I need to convince people that I'm ready for the loony bin, I'll write up my 10-page analysis of the differences between the original and revivial Israeli casts of "My Fair Lady" (of all the shows to have TWO Israeli cast recordings...)
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Good Afternoon!
Well, I had some busy-work to take care of, so... I took care of it.
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That means you need to continue on those machines until you OWN them. One always dislikes the things that are best for him.
Well... These particular machines seem to be built for people with long(er) legs. I've noticed other people on them over the past couple of weeks having to sit a little more forward on the seat in order to get in the optimal position. Well, when I tried adjusting my position today... Well, it's a bicycle-style seat, so... Ouch! And the seat position is not adjustable. Again, it's mainly the adductor set-up. I'll check with one of the trainers there next time to see if there's some trick to getting into the machine properly. Otherwise, I have some other options to work that set of muscles.
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DR Ron Pulliam - So, you were making both your chicken soup and all the potato salad over the past few days? That's some quality time in the kitchen.
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OK... Time for me to practice...
Laters...
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I remember being so excited when Aric Lavie and Rivka Raz (the King and Anna on the Hebrrew KING AND I) were on Broadway in TO LIVE ANOTHER SUMMER, TO PASS ANOTHER WINTER. Which was co-written by Hayim Hefer and Naomi Shemer - Shemer was a great poet who (among many other accomplishments) co-wrote the KING AND I translation and Hefer translated DOLLY, and was the writer if the Hebrew I LIKE MIKE, another favorite Hebrew album which (for the musical) was set during the Six-Day War. ( I've always felt I LIKE MIKE would do well in an English version, by the way.) But at a young age, I sensed that i was the only audience member who actually cared that he was seeing Aric Lavie and Rivka Raz. Ms. Raz was also the Eliza on one of the Hebrew MY FAIR LADY albums; I've seen that available on CD, but foolishly didn't buy it.
Elan - Did you ever hear I LIKE MIKE? (And also the OLIVER song is "It's A Fine Life.")
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I have some other options to work that set of muscles.
:-X
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I went out to address packages, but soon realized that the preorders for Murder At Hollywood High had all come in whilst I was in NY, so I'd never printed them out - which is what I've been doing for the last thirty minutes - I was a little surprised that only sixteen people had preordered the book - down from the glory days when thirty to fifty would preorder.
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Today we are having our annual Halloween BBQ Cookout
Oh, those wild and crazy Northern Californians!
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(http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/images/2007/10/29/il_430xn12367455.jpg)
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And the word of the day is: CIBARIOUS!
Elton's CIBARIOUS nature was relieved when he visited the Elk's Club Restaurant and found that CARIBOU IS, indeed, on the menu.
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DR Ron Pulliam - So, you were making both your chicken soup and all the potato salad over the past few days? That's some quality time in the kitchen.
Oy! The chicken soup is on the proverbial "back burner" until this evening. The potato salad assemblage took up more room/time than I planned.
I was still going to do it afterward, but the earthquake shook it right out of my head. I deboned the chicken, though...and that's ready.
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Oh, those wild and crazy Northern Californians!
We have an ulterior motive for doing this annual Halloween BBQ....it's to raise money to offset the costs of our December holiday celebrations.
Robbing Peter, so to speak, so that Peter and Paul can be festive during the holidays.
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I have finally caught up on my sleep... for the time being. It's nice to have 48 hours off from work on occasion.
Now, to catch up on the goings-on around here.
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I remember being so excited when Aric Lavie and Rivka Raz (the King and Anna on the Hebrrew KING AND I) were on Broadway in TO LIVE ANOTHER SUMMER, TO PASS ANOTHER WINTER. Which was co-written by Hayim Hefer and Naomi Shemer - Shemer was a great poet who (among many other accomplishments) co-wrote the KING AND I translation and Hefer translated DOLLY, and was the writer if the Hebrew I LIKE MIKE, another favorite Hebrew album which (for the musical) was set during the Six-Day War. ( I've always felt I LIKE MIKE would do well in an English version, by the way.) But at a young age, I sensed that i was the only audience member who actually cared that he was seeing Aric Lavie and Rivka Raz. Ms. Raz was also the Eliza on one of the Hebrew MY FAIR LADY albums; I've seen that available on CD, but foolishly didn't buy it.
Elan - Did you ever hear I LIKE MIKE? (And also the OLIVER song is "It's A Fine Life.")
I have the LP of "To Live Another Summer," although I can't remember when last I listened to it. "I Like Mike" is available on CD, but I don't have it. Rivka Raz was the original Eliza, "Rita" (no last name) was in the revival.
Strangely, the Israeli cast recording that I found to be the least satisfying was "Fiddler" (Yiddish just doesn't translate well into Hebrew). The most surprising success for my money is "Hair" (I know somebody who was involved with that production; the stories she tells... :o), and it's worth learning the language just to understand Dudu Fisher singing "Bring Him Home"
Think we've gotten esoteric enough here yet? :)
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Where else on the internet can you see such a discussion?
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Well, now we know what Noel is up to. He's doing a concert of music by blacklisted writers. It would seem to be some sort of benefit - only as far as I can tell, the benefit benefits him and the production entity of Such Good Friends. Wow. Not only that, the benefit just happens to take place on - say what? November 5th? What a coincidence - the very night of OUR benefit. And say what? They're having a pre-show wine and cheese reception? What a coincidence - just like OUR benefit. And say what? They're having a silent auction? WHAT a coincidence - just like OUR benefit.
My goodness, I am astounded by all these coincidences. And by the disappearance of the benefitee who apparently likes to benefit and then run.
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But before abandoning the topic, here's a nice article on the subject:
http://www.jewish-theatre.com/visitor/article_display.aspx?articleID=342
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FJL, you've got mail - from the sheik.
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Bk - Should we do a benefit for green-blooded aliens from other planets? Let's talk.
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ANIMAL
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/1624689/240778783.jpg)
Erudite animal, to be exact.
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H A P P Y H A L L O W E E N T O A L L D R ' S
May the Best Unseen Costume Win ! !
In that case, I'm going as the Emperor in The Emperor's New Clothes!
;D
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Today I'll be watching the DVD of Pixar shorts. There are 13 shorts on the disc (running a total of 54 minutes), but only two haven't been released before on DVD. I'll watch them all again, even LIFTED which I just watched two days ago.
Are the two unseen shorts boxers or briefs? Or one of each?
;)
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S. Woody I was just addressing the der Bruce package and the address says Long Beach - that can't be right, can it? Can you e me a correct address, please.
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Somehow, I get the impression that imitation is not ALWAYS the sincerest form of flattery.
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S. Woody I was just addressing the der Bruce package and the address says Long Beach - that can't be right, can it? Can you e me a correct address, please.
It most certainly is not right!
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We are coming up on tomorrow's (farewell/birthday) lunch plus coffee & cake reception and suddenly, one of my co-workers has ANOTHER idea. She explained it to me.
I was fine with it and suggested she go for it if she likes the idea.
She looked at me in a rather peculiar way, and then said "I thought this was something 'you' might do."
I suggested she come up with ideas she could accomplish on her own and that she leave me out of them.
Meanwhile, another co-worker is responsible for the cards and getting them routed around for signature. Suddenly, I am swept up in her need to get them into folders and with employee rosters to attach to them so that folks can line through their names when they are done and pass the cards along to others who haven't signed.
It was hinted that I might be the better person to track the cards since I know more of the employees. I said there is no better way to learn who people are than to track them down to sign a card. And thatta, as they say, was thatta.
I am not happy with these people.
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Page 6 (my favorite vintage) Bollywood actor Dara Singh dance
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I honestly didn't know that Dara Singh was a pseudoped.
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Where else on the internet can you see such a discussion?
Since you asked, In newsgroups from 15 years ago, of course! (http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.theatre.musicals/browse_thread/thread/df38096ad393a383/b505c933eadf0707) The line about translating "A Paradox" is one that I've quoted ever since...
(Holy@#!!@$#! I was posting to newsgroups FIFTEEN friggin' years ago?!)
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I'm having happy thoughts about Halloween four years ago.
The night before, der Brucer and I had loaded up the car with most of our earthly belongings, or at least everything that woud fit, rounded up the five doggies, and started our trek eastward to our new home in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
We ended up, that first night, close to the border between California and Arizona.
So it was four years ago today that I first saw the Grand Canyon. I, frankly, did not care for it at all. I don't like looking down - fear of heights, or of falling, or at least of my glasses falling off, something like that.
Due to the timing of our trip, and the positioning of the stars and der B's insistance on driving as far into the night as we could before making our next stop, Orion's Belt would often be directly in front of us, rising from the horizon every night.
I still think Driving Towards Orion would make a great title for a book, or a play, or something.
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I still think Driving Towards Orion would make a great title for a book, or a play, or something.
Yes.
And it makes much more sense than Driving Towards Onion.
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Of the five dogs, Kelsey, the grumpy and ancient daschund, had to be put to sleep the following summer. He was simply too old for his body to continue.
Marty, the black lab mix, well his heart gave out last summer.
Mikey, the bat-faced pug/terrier, still has no concept of aging, even if he is ten years old.
Bonnie and Buster, the princess and paw-per who showed up on our doorstep three weeks before the move, are definately running the show these days.
Fletcher, the Dalmatian pony, was added to the mix after Kelsey died, and that's our current pack.
It's amazing how they all get along.
I still have fond memories of that trip, particularly trying to walk Marty, Mikey, Bonnie and Buster all at the same time. They had a knack for intertwining their leashes in seconds - we could have rented them to a bakery to make challah!
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Yes.
And it makes much more sense than Driving Towards Onion.
Our trip didn't take us anywhere near Vidalia.
;)
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Two members of the Royal Guard kick up their heels
(http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/images/2007/10/30/queenpetermacdiarmidgetty.jpg)
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All packages are addressed, and from what I can tell from the UPS site, boxes o' books are out for delivery.
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I wonder what Batman wears as a costume on Halloween?
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Will we never get to page eight?
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I'm waiting for Godot.
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My stage manager is quickly learning how crazy-making trying to schedule twenty-five people for band rehearsals and day-of sound checks is.
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Are we STILL on page seven?
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I will single-handedly take us to page eight.
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We just got to Page 7!
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Elan - At least they didn't try to do it as "a pair of docs."
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Here are some pictures from Playbill On-Line of
Disney's The Little Mermaid (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/112393.html)
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Waiting for the Dough - that is the title of somehting, isn't it?
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In the spirit of the season:
Residence of Jane's future in-laws
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-10/33560801.jpg)
we were there ;D
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I honestly didn't know that Dara Singh was a pseudoped.
;D ;D ;D
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i'm pleased to learn MOONLIGHTING is still in the game. each week passing week we enjoy the show more.
we also enjoyed BONES this week. unlike matt h, we didn't figure it out which was a pleasant surprise.
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Here are some pictures from Playbill On-Line of
Disney's The Little Mermaid (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/112393.html)
Well, not as vulgar as the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST designs, but . . .
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. . . I do like Menken's music, so I guess I wish it some good.
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Good Afternoon!
Well, I did my initial read-thru of the score, and marked those places that will need a little bit more "studying". Right now, I'm taking a little break to check e-mails, make a few phone call and have some lunch (salad - mixed greens, the last of the roasted beets, and some feta cheese - and I think I may need to buy a new bottle of olive oil, this one tastes like it's about to turn).
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[size=9]Boo![/size]
She's at home sleeping in the sun ;D
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DRs Elan and FJL - Hmmm... I guess it is true what they say about you Yeshiva boys!
;D
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Elan - Forgot to mention, those posts are from 5 years ago, not 15. So the newsgroup time-wasting is not as bad as you might have thought.
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Anybody going to a Halloween party tonight?
I'm not. I'm actually seeing a friend in a production of The Runner Stumbles (http://www.tactnyc.org/show.php?sid=24&id=216). Not exactly a "light" piece, but I guess it could be appropriate for Halloween viewing. It'll be down at Theatre Row at The Beckett. -I wonder if any of the audience members will be in costume? ;)
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No one has commented on the exciting new formal dining space with Betsy's mom's unique art. But maybe that's a good thing. ;)
i didn't get that far yet. it looks fantastic! all of it. you choose well with the counter tops ;)
good luck with the appliances :o i expect the anti-tipping device has been installed.
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She looked at me in a rather peculiar way, and then said "I thought this was something 'you' might do."
Can you say chutzpah?
8)
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I still think Driving Towards Orion would make a great title for a book, or a play, or something.
it would! quick, write the novel & submit it to amazon.
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DR JMK - Love the kitchen and the dining area and the art. I know nothing about the lawsuit, but make sure you do all the precautions, collecting damages is nice, but the problem is you have to be damaged to get the big ones and we don't want that!
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ginny, has the winner of the grand prize returned to work to receive her prize?
elmore, that is scary. i'm glad u are better today & it wasn't worse.
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cilla, how did your morning talk with the vet go?
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speaking of cats, George how is Ebonie's paw?
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:-X
Tsk, tsk, tsk... My mind did not even go anywhere near there until I saw your response. Tsk, tsk, tsk.
So, I guess it is true what they say about you church soloist and cantors!
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Anybody going to a Halloween party tonight?
I'm not. I'm actually seeing a friend in a production of The Runner Stumbles (http://www.tactnyc.org/show.php?sid=24&id=216). Not exactly a "light" piece, but I guess it could be appropriate for Halloween viewing. It'll be down at Theatre Row at The Beckett. -I wonder if any of the audience members will be in costume? ;)
Track suits would be appropriate, wouldn't they?
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I just heard from the vet and the blood work over all looks good. The phosphorus is a little on the low side, which it wouldn't be if she had been given that enema I was worried about. Her calcium is high - old news - the rest looks good. Whew!
Neither of these vets can understand why she would be put on prednisone for high calcium, but I was told not to change it right now because she's been on it so long. So, it's back to the old routine with the new food and hopefully that will do the trick.
There is no indication she has any of the horrible diseases that would cause her to have weak legs, so we think she just hurt in jumping and falling (which I know one of them did the other night).
She was in very good spirits today. I think that the best outcome has happened. We went from one extreme to the other in her treatment and now things are starting to settle down. The vet wants to do a recheck of her bloodwork in 6 months, which sounds reasonable to me and she said if she's acting lethargic, we can always give her more sub-q fluids, also reasonable.
I am breathing a big sigh of relief.
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DR Ron Pulliam - Well, you know... If you go around and "collect" the signatures on the cards, you could also tell each and every person that after they sign the card they are to contribute a dollar or two towards the cost of the part supplies. This way everyone in the office will be a part of the festivities. ;)
-And, of course, you say that "so-and-so" asked you to go around and have everyone sign the cards... and collect the money.
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Thanks so much for the vibes, I think once again they have made things work out for the best.
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Track suits would be appropriate, wouldn't they?
Or a priest's frock. Or a sister's habit.
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Looks like Greg Jbara is pulling out of the benefit - booked a pilot presentation, and some other TV guest shot - they tell him he might be out by six on Monday, but no guarantee, so I don't know that I'm willing to chance that he'll be at the Alex by about 8:50, which is when he'd probably go on. Also, he'd have no band rehearsal, no sound check, no nothing. Trying to figure out what to do.
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Now I must work....I have a motion and brief I promised a federal judge I'd file today....of course with electronic filing, today means midnight, but still, I need to work on it
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DR Jane - if you are looking up high calcium levels in cats on the internet, this is idiopathic, they don't think it's and indication of cancer or hypothyroidism (or is it hyperthyroidism?)
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cilla-big sigh of relief! hope things stay calm for a long tme.
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cilla-rotflol. yup, i was there & guessed as much. notice i didn't even mention either symptom. i believe it is the parathyroid you would have checked.
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cilla-big sigh of relief! hope things stay calm for a long tme.
Thanks me too.
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Elan - At least they didn't try to do it as "a pair of docs."
No, that's Allan Sherman's shtick ("and when Ben Casey meets Kildare/ That's called a paradox," from "One Hippopotami..." sheesh, but I'm just full of useless information today, aren't I?)
DR JoseSPiano: Now I'm curious: what do they say about us yeshiva boys?
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Had a long afternoon of viewing many different types of things.
I began with last night's BOSTON LEGAL. The Alan Shore-bewildered-by-a-woman thing is still as annoying as ever, but at least it wasn't focused on so much this week. Better were the respective cases that Alan and Jerry worked on.
I wish I liked these new lawyers more. But I find all of them lackluster replacements for the folks who aren't on the show any longer.
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ginny, has the winner of the grand prize returned to work to receive her prize?
Not yet, DR Jane. She works part time and won't be in again until next week.
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When I started playing back SVU, I realized it was a rerun from last season, so I quickly deleted it.
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Next, I began watching the new collection of Pixar short subjects. There are 13 included on the disc. All but two can be found on previous Pixar releases of their films as bonus features. All but one of these shorts contains some kind of commentary, most of which are quite interesting. All of the shorts are well worth watching and show the development of the animation software that drives the company.
(Three of these shorts won Oscars and two others were nominated. In the commentaries, only once is the fact that the short won an Oscar mentioned. Clearly to these folks, the work is everything.)
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In the bonus feature section, there's a nice little mini-history of Pixar which I found really informative. There were also four little bits done for SESAME STREET using the Luxo and Luxo, Jr. lamps to explain concepts to young kids.
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Can you say chutzpah?
8)
Is there a Hebrew/Yiddish word for "bitch"?
;)
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Not yet, DR Jane. She works part time and won't be in again until next week.
i couldn't remember when she was working again. someone should let her know she won :)
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Next, I put in the new remastered transfer of Alister Sim in SCROOGE. First, for curiosity sake, I went to the weirdly manipulated "widescreen" version of the film. They've stretched it and cut off the top and bottom of the frame to fashion such a version. Some of it looked OK, but in close-ups, the tops of heads routinely got lopped off.
A new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack has been fashioned for the movie. Sadly, they've made the rears (which contain music and sound effects) louder than the center channel where the dialog resides, so I was glad that the original mono track was there to listen to.
The new full frame transfer looks as good as I've ever seen SCROOGE look, but there are still errant scratches and other aged-related problems there.
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After about 30 minutes of SCROOGE, I flipped over and quickly skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Yes, the gay characters were there, but the storyline was most disappointing. They did not appear in the previews for tomorrow.
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Is there a Yiddish word for "bitch"?
i'm not familiar with this word
"Chaleria (khal-air-re-ah) A nasty, shrewish, somewhat psychotic woman, prone to wild outbursts of anger. Basically, a bitch."
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i'm not familiar with this word
"Chaleria (khal-air-re-ah) A nasty, shrewish, somewhat psychotic woman, prone to wild outbursts of anger. Basically, a bitch."
That is, perhaps, a bit too extreme for what I need.
Perhaps something along the lines of annoying/meddlesome/manipulative? Any words for that?
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Is there a Hebrew/Yiddish word for "bitch"?
;)
I've heard "Streisand" used, but I'm not sure of the etymology.
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Grand Prize - the anime character
Best librarian stereotype-busting costume - a hippie
Least recognizable - ET
Best last minute/lowest budget costume - Catcher & the Rye
Best repurposing of a household item - Plunger Queen
Best literary character - spider (from Charlotte's Web)
We had a costume contest also! I came as a Lauren Jackson (from the Seattle Storm Women's Basketball team) fan! I have my "LJ for MVP 2007" T-shirt (and she actually won!) and a card that says "LJ for MVP 2007," and an autogrphed photo of her. I got here too late, so I couldn't be part of the contest. :P
Anyway, our winners were:
Literary: Indiana Jones...he had an Indian Jones book, too!
Scariest: a wicked witch (with blackened tooth and green skin)
Funniest and also Most Creative: a girl Edith came dressed as her father, Ted, who also works here! It was very good!
Overall Best: The Bride of Frankenstein
I don't think anyone had a camera. :-\
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LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHALERIA - that's the title of my next memoir
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RonP - Isn't the word you're looking for "yenta?"
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i've got to go, try this
http://www.bubbygram.com/yiddishglossary.htm
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Plotka-macher: a gossipy troublemaker; the person who can't wait to tell nasty tales about other people. Far worse than a mere yenta, the malicious plotka-macher takes pleasure in stirring up a wasp's nest, causing bad feelings among people, being the bearer of scandalous news. They are not above telling lies to foment ill-feelings and break up relationships. (Think Nancy Marchand's character, Livia, on The Sopranos)
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Books have arrived and I've picked them up. Must now begin signing and figuring out how to deal with the special something that will be included.
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Der Brucer is up, and wants on-line.
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And one for macher
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Is there a Hebrew/Yiddish word for "bitch"?
;)
Shiksa
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I spoke to Milla, and she expects to be out of the hospital tomorrow.
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Dear BK and Dear Readers,
The last time I threw up was exactly eight years ago today. It was also the last time I had orange juice. This is not a coincidence. When was the last time you threw up?
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Off to do some writing now and then back down for more TV.
WBBL.
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Ta-DA Department (if this Photobucket thing works, anyway):
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/jmk5659/kitchen1.jpg)
That is a nice looking kitchen! Good job! :D And I love the artwork on the wall! ;D
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DR George, your package arrived today! Thank you so much.
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DR Sandra - Did DR DearReaderLaura take a picture?
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And on that most unseemly note, I must get ready to head in for tonight's theatrical activities. I'm meeting a friend for a dinner before the show, I best better head on down now since the show is at 7:30.
Laters...
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DR Sandra - Did DR DearReaderLaura take a picture?
Oddly enough, she did not. She was too busy trying to find a bucket.
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And as for the last time I threw up... I believe it was New Year's Eve a few years ago. December 31, 2002... Although it actually might have happened in the wee hours of January 1, 2003. Bad pizza from Domino's. :-\
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If she had found a photo bucket, she could have a picture, too.
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DR Sandra - Can you eat oranges otherwise with no ill effect? And just what made you want to drink orange juice again today?
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DR elmore - How are you feeling? Did the cakes help? ;)
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I gotta tell you.
Please do. :)
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DR Sandra - Can you eat oranges otherwise with no ill effect? And just what made you want to drink orange juice again today?
I can eat limited quantities of oranges. Nothing made me want to drink orange juice again. I have not wanted to drink orange juice for eight years. I never especially liked it on the way down, but it was quite unseemly on the way back up.
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Isn't there some famous movie or story/novel (Capote?) with a bit about day-oldcake?
I haven't read all the replies, but I remember it as a thread from Albee's American Dream: Mommy: Grandma used to say "I love day-old cake"; toward the end, Mommy wins a baking contest with her "Uncle Henry's Day-old Cake"
der Brucer
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The first was so nice, she said it twice, then thrice.
And now she's got it....by George, she's got it!
Hey! I had nothing to do with that! I was nowhere near it! You can't prove anything!! >:(
;)
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Books have arrived and I've picked them up. Must now begin signing and figuring out how to deal with the special something that will be included.
Cash fits nicely between the pages of a book, and would make a very good special something ;D
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I spoke to Milla, and she expects to be out of the hospital tomorrow.
Please send her my wishes and tell her I am thinking about her...which I am, now that the cat will be ok ;)
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Someday, when I need to convince people that I'm ready for the loony bin, I'll write up my 10-page analysis of the differences between the original and revivial Israeli casts of "My Fair Lady" (of all the shows to have TWO Israeli cast recordings...)
I think I actually have the original Israeli recording of My Fair Lady. :) I also have the Israeli Annie and one other Israeli cast recording, but I can't remember which one.
(http://www.castalbumdb.com/jpg/J804.jpg) (http://www.castalbumdb.com/jpg/J3776.jpg)
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Happy Halloween for those who participate. I try to ignore it if I can.
The trick (no pun intended) is to have "it" ignore you.
der Brucer
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I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!
(thank you for reading, you may now return to your regularly scheduled board)
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speaking of cats, George how is Ebonie's paw?
To me, she seems to be totally fine, but I need to schedule a follow-up inspection. We'll see after that. :)
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Good news about DC Callie! :) :)
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Promising developments for DC Ebonie! :) :)
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And as for the last time I threw up... I believe it was New Year's Eve a few years ago. December 31, 2002... Although it actually might have happened in the wee hours of January 1, 2003. Bad pizza from Domino's. :-\
One New Year's Eve, my brother was on the toilet when the new year came in.
This is one of my favorite "remember when" stories, even though it's one sentence long and doesn't have much of a denouement.
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One New Year's Eve, my brother was on the toilet when the new year came in.
This is one of my favorite "remember when" stories, even though it's one sentence long and doesn't have much of a denouement.
And, yes, I know this is just begging for some very witty response. Just please keep in mind that I am trying not to throw up.
(I've made it my life's goal never to throw up again.)
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DR elmore - How are you feeling? Did the cakes help? ;)
The chocolate cake is still here. Perhaps tonight. I am feeling better, thanks.
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Books are all signed and I think I've figured out what to do with the special somethings. I wonder if elmore thinks he ordered the book :)
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In my slothful state of inertia today, I watched UNDYING MONSTER. Boy, is that one a turkey! I kept hoping the werewolf would kill the wisecracking detective and put me out of my misery. I also liked the fact that everyone in the movie was British, or seemed to be, except for the good mid-Atlantic accent of the detective from Scotland Yard. I think I'd like to read the novel it's based on since I doubt there's any way it can be as lousy.
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DR George, your package arrived today! Thank you so much.
Is that a euphemism?
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And, yes, I know this is just begging for some very witty response. Just please keep in mind that I am trying not to throw up.
(I've made it my life's goal never to throw up again.)
Not witty...just...."out with the old and in with the New...all in one sitting."
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I just ghad a few words with a neighbor I've never met before. He was having his yard crew blow his leaves into my yard, and the rest into the storm drain.
I would rather have him blow them into my yard than the drain, because of all the flooding we have from that creek. Plus it's bad for whatever's living in the water, too.
I was extremely polite, but this guy was completely arrogant and patronizing. I told him that my yard flooded because of the creek and he laughed and said "When? Two years ago?"
Later, when I drove by his house, I rwas reminded that it was for sale. (It's been on the market for over a year.) I also know his tiny yard floods during rain events. So I guess his attitude is that since he's leaving, he's not going to worry about doing any harm to the neighborhood.
Well, I'm glad he's leaving, too!
I would think that you could call the city and report him, Edi. Although you certainly can't prevent leaves from going into the storm drain, I believe the city would be interested in chatting with a gentleman who is willfully stopping up the drains.
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I don't know yentas from shikas from chalerias.
Perhaps I should just stick with bitch!
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So it was four years ago today that I first saw the Grand Canyon. I, frankly, did not care for it at all. I don't like looking down - fear of heights, or of falling, or at least of my glasses falling off, something like that.
Woody's Fear Factor:
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/45353239.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/45353158.jpg)
der Brucer
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We had a costume judging contest at our Halloween BBQ.
I couldn't tell you what they all were (or were supposed to be) but our winner came as a slave, complete with dog collar and leash, and he was dressed all in white.
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I still think Driving Towards Orion would make a great title for a book, or a play, or something.
And, inasmuch as he has already started writing said book (Two Chapters and notes for the rest) about the journey cross country with that same name he could beat some else to the punch!
der Brucer
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I still have fond memories of that trip, particularly trying to walk Marty, Mikey, Bonnie and Buster all at the same time. They had a knack for intertwining their leashes in seconds - we could have rented them to a bakery to make challah!
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/2995020/41606991.jpg)
der Brucer
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DR George, your package arrived today! Thank you so much.
You're very welcome! Hope you enjoy it! ;)
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(I've made it my life's goal never to throw up again.)
Hint: don't get pregnant!
der Brucer
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DR George. Did you copy Lauren's accent as well?
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Promising developments for DC Ebonie! :) :)
Thanks! I just remembered that I need to make the follow-up appointment, so I just did. Friday at 4:00 pm. We'll see what they say, then. :)
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...and he was dressed all in white.
After Labor Day! (He must be straight)
der Brucer
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Having to deal with an annoyance - fundraiser-related, of course, and financial. I loathe people who are not helpful.
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Oddly enough, she did not. She was too busy trying to find a bucket.
guess you didn't have much warning.
i can't remember the last time. i have spent hours & hours truly sick & almost doing it-won't go into details ;D i have this aversion to throwing up, so instead of getting it over with i just suffer.
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Cash fits nicely between the pages of a book, and would make a very good special something ;D
;D
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DR George, your package arrived today! Thank you so much.
Is that a euphemism?
I hope not! :o
;)
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HOOD AND RAY! REV "GOD HATS FAGS' PHELPS GETS HIS
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,307058,00.html)
JURY AWARDS FATHER NEARLY $11 MILLION IN FUNERAL PROTESTERS CASEBALTIMORE
— The father of a fallen Marine was awarded nearly $11 million Wednesday in damages by a jury that found leaders of a fundamentalist church had invaded the family's privacy and inflicted emotional distress when they picketed the Marine's funeral.
The jury first awarded $2.9 million in compensatory damages. It returned later in the afternoon with its decision to award $6 million in punitive damages for invasion of privacy and $2 million for causing emotional distress to the Marine's father, Albert Snyder of York, Pa.
Snyder sued the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church for unspecified monetary damages after members staged a demonstration at the March 2006 funeral of his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, who was killed in Iraq.
The defense said it planned to appeal and one of the church's leaders, Shirley Phelps-Roper, said the members would continue their pickets of military funerals.
Church members believe that U.S. deaths in the war in Iraq are punishment for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality.
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If the Dad can get a judgment to hold up he can make the Phelps' family's life a perfect (well deserved) hell for years (ask OJ). There will be a long line of gay-activist volunteers prepared to follow them wherever and paper them with liens and writs for seizure or whatever the lawyers call them).
der Brucer
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Hint: don't get pregnant!
i never threw up-just continued with my usual routine of suffering.
sandra, i wish you great success in your goal.
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Thanks! I just remembered that I need to make the follow-up appointment, so I just did. Friday at 4:00 pm. We'll see what they say, then. :)
good, and may the news be happy.
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good for the jury, even is the amount was outrageous. such good caring "religious" folks, protesting at the funeral.
beautiful photos of the canyon
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Dear BK and Dear Readers,
The last time I threw up was exactly eight years ago today. It was also the last time I had orange juice. This is not a coincidence. When was the last time you threw up?
In 1991 or 1992. I was living in an apartment that had a bathroom with a toilet and sink only right off the kitchen and that's where it happened. I hope it never does again. :P
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Woody's Fear Factor:
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/45353239.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/45353158.jpg)
der Brucer
So you two never went HERE (http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/mainmenu.html)??
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/GrandCanyonSkybridge.gif)
;)
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good, and may the news be happy.
Thanks! :D
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So you two never went HERE (http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/mainmenu.html)??
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/GrandCanyonSkybridge.gif)
;)
Actually, It just opened this year, so you couldn't have back then. But you still can. ;)
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The last time I vomited was when I was expecting a certain Dear Reader.
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DR George. Did you copy Lauren's accent as well?
No...there wasn't any need. Since I came in late, I couldn't "demonstrate" the extent to which my fan-ness went. :-\
;)
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i never threw up-just continued with my usual routine of suffering.
I do not envy Keith!
der Brucer
Imagine being pregnant with Sherlock around :D
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Boy, the girls were upset after our two groups of trick or treaters. They acted like they couldn't understand why company came to the door but didn't come inside and visit them.
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;D i have this aversion to throwing up, so instead of getting it over with i just suffer.
Speaking as one with finicky gall stones, when attacked by nausea it is better to relax and "go with the flow" than try and hold back! (Of course, if you enjoy the suffering... :-X)
der Brucer
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Well, now we know what Noel is up to. He's doing a concert of music by blacklisted writers. It would seem to be some sort of benefit - only as far as I can tell, the benefit benefits him and the production entity of Such Good Friends. Wow. Not only that, the benefit just happens to take place on - say what? November 5th? What a coincidence - the very night of OUR benefit. And say what? They're having a pre-show wine and cheese reception? What a coincidence - just like OUR benefit. And say what? They're having a silent auction? WHAT a coincidence - just like OUR benefit.
My goodness, I am astounded by all these coincidences. And by the disappearance of the benefitee who apparently likes to benefit and then run.
If you must know, I had surgery on my right hand last week, a particularly scary thing for a professional pianist, and can only type with my left.
These intimations of stealing ideas are most unseemly. I went out of my way to emphasize that I thought nobody here had plagiarized my 2000 musical (attended by Dear Friend Skip) involving sexy aliens, a general who wants another star, and a negativity ray that renders people lust-less. But try to throw a party celebrating our Talkin' Broadway Summer Theatre Festival Citations, involving a half hour of singing songs of those who dealt with blacklisting, and in walks touchiness.
On October 21, there was a post so wrong, so sour grapey, so rain-on-my-parade, I had to reconsider sharing further good news and tales of New York with the Dear Readers. And now I feel unwelcome at this party. Of course, this could be the Vicodin talking.
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hi Noel, i'm very sorry about your hand, while i can only type with my right hand. i hope u are left handed.
what did u do? and please don't leave, i immensley enjoyed the posts about your show & would like to hear about your upcoming benefit.
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derbrucer, whenever i can't seem to "go with the flow" i recall how that inability saved me from becoming bulimic when my sister tried to teach me this "neat" trick she learned so we could eat ALL we wanted without gaining wait.
she lost weight & developed a horrible problem, while i simply got very ill from overeating and gained weight.
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Of course, this could be the Vicodin talking.
Oh, please stay (and share :D)
der Brucer
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OMG I've had 15 trick or treaters. It was 5 last year and there is still an hour to go. If I had known I'd actually have people coming by I may not have eaten those other 3 bags of candy
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she lost weight & developed a horrible problem, while i simply got very ill from overeating and gained weight.
Wasn'r Karen aleady gone to teach a lesson?
der Brucer
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NOEL, HAND HEALING, FULL RECOVERY VIBES! [/size] [/b]
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karen was still a chubby little girl. i may have been about 14 or 15 years old & my sister was 4 years older.
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Noel - I would imagine you're talking about this post.
If so, it's just a statement of facts. At the very least, the fact that not a single individual performance from any of the Invited Shows was recognized by the NYMF Awards should be an indication of something.
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BK - Thought I'd share this list that summarizes the NYMF jury awards for 2007. 15 of the 16 awards were won by Next Link shows, and the only one (choreography) won by an Invited Work was won by PLATFORMS - a 3-performance dance piece which was all about the choreography.
(Note that all the individual performance awards were won by Next Link shows; no one in the Invited Works was deemed worthy of an individual acting award). I'm only presenting facts, drawing no conclusions about the status of Invited Works in these awards.
NEXT LINK MUSICALS
Austentatious – 1 award
Back Home – I honorable mention
Boy in the Bathroom – 4 awards, 2 honorable mentions
Gemini – 1 award
Going Down Swingin’ – 1 award
Love Sucks – 1 honorable mention
Mud Donahue & Sons – 1 award, 1 honorable mention
Petite Rouge – 1 honorable mention
Sherlock Holmes – 1 award, 2 honorable mentions
Such Good Friends – 3 awards
Sympathy Jones – 1 award
Tully – 1 honorable mention
Yellow Wood – 2 awards, 1 honorable mention
INVITED WORKS
Beastly Bombing – 1 honorable mention
Good Fight – 1 honorable mention
Piper – 1 honorable mention
Platforms – 1 award (a well-regarded special event dance show, clearly had to win for choreography)
Unlock’d – 3 honorable mentions
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I do wish you healing vibes for your hand. With my foot issues of late, I wish pain upon no one that I care about, and I do care about you and Joy.
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And Noel, I for one would love, love, love your "name that tune" expertise on the excerpt I posted a few days ago.
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If you must know, I had surgery on my right hand last week, a particularly scary thing for a professional pianist, and can only type with my left.
These intimations of stealing ideas are most unseemly. I went out of my way to emphasize that I thought nobody here had plagiarized my 2000 musical (attended by Dear Friend Skip) involving sexy aliens, a general who wants another star, and a negativity ray that renders people lust-less. But try to throw a party celebrating our Talkin' Broadway Summer Theatre Festival Citations, involving a half hour of singing songs of those who dealt with blacklisting, and in walks touchiness.
On October 21, there was a post so wrong, so sour grapey, so rain-on-my-parade, I had to reconsider sharing further good news and tales of New York with the Dear Readers. And now I feel unwelcome at this party. Of course, this could be the Vicodin talking.
Nobody's raining on anyone's parade. I thought all the coincidences were amusing and said so. I still think they're amusing and I imagine I'll keep thinking they're amusing. Hope your hand feels better, but I was not the only one who found it odd that you'd disappeared from the site.
Stay. Have fun. Be well.
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David Burnham has sung and left, and so has Bruce Vilanch - what fun we had!
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Now I must shower so I'll be fresh for our trick or treaters.
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bruce, i thought it might have been joking, but you did leave out the laughing face.
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i'm jealous, i want to hand out treats to cute little children, even older ones. i don't mind, as long as they are in costume. heck, i was 18 the last time i went trick or treating.
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I've had about 16 tonight. That's a lot more than the 5, I expected, but a lot less than the 107 I had at my old house. None of them have been older. I would guess my oldest at around 10 -11. The favorite has been the little packs of Whoppers
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Two members of the Royal Guard kick up their heels
(http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/images/2007/10/30/queenpetermacdiarmidgetty.jpg)
Wow, Slingblade, the guy on the right is really handsome. Do you know his name and number?
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(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/GoldsteinPrincesses.jpg)
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So you two never went HERE (http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/mainmenu.html)??
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/GrandCanyonSkybridge.gif)
;)
NO WAY JOSE!!! GEORGE!!!
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I wonder what Batman wears as a costume on Halloween?
His Wonder Woman outfit.
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The last time I vomited was when I was expecting a certain Dear Reader.
While drinking orange juice? This could be hereditary, after all.
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... And now I feel unwelcome at this party. Of course, this could be the Vicodin talking.
Please, do not feel unwelcome here, DR Noel!
Yes, I actually said that. And I mean it.
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Tonight, der B and I will be supping on cheesy chile mac.
Very retro.
And I have a bird I plan to spatchcock and roast tomorrow.
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Here are some pictures from Playbill On-Line of
Disney's The Little Mermaid (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/112393.html)
Well, now I know why Sierra Boggess is no longer playing opposite Brent in PHANTOM. She is now Ariel.
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That photo of the horseshoe over the Grand Canyon is deceptive. I think it is an artist's rendering, which means it is grossly exaggerated.
In truth, it is over a shallow slot canyon and only about four hundred feet off the ground. And that building is not even there.
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DR Laura, thank u for the photo of your favorite treaters-so cute.
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only 400 feet-lol-while not high for the canyon i'm not sure i could handle that. is the view worth overcoming my fears?
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Lovely photo, DR Laura.
Ah, DR TCB...you do make me laugh!!! :)
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Re: Pushing Daisies
I don't know how the producers/creative people behind this show are pulling this off, but they continue to walk that high-wire and haven't slipped yet.
The casting, of course, continues to amaze. Along with leads Lee Pace and Anna Friel (neither of whom I had heard of before), they have regulars Chi McBride, Kristin Chenoweth, Swoozie Kurtz and Ellen Green (plus the unseen Jim Dale). And the guest cast! Raul Esparza? Barbara Barrie? Paul Reubens drops in a couple of weeks from now? Someone is pulling in some favors!
How can they possibly keep this bubble floating in the air?
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That photo of the horseshoe over the Grand Canyon is deceptive. I think it is an artist's rendering, which means it is grossly exaggerated.
In truth, it is over a shallow slot canyon and only about four hundred feet off the ground. And that building is not even there.
You're right. It's an artist's rendering before it was even built. But some of the actual pictures are still pretty scary!
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I want to see a video of Cason and company dancing the Brain Tap on that horseshoe!
Wouldn't that be thrilling? Dancing in mid-air over the canyon?
Maybe not.
:-\
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Jane - I always leave out the laughing face - that's my whole problem.
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I finished writing Cindy's opening remarks and have sent it to her. It's funny and SHORT.
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Lots of kids have already been here - I always give out two candies per kid and I've got to stop doing that or I'll run out.
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We had a perfect beautiful autumn Halloween. This afternoon we took Sherlock to the dog park and then for a walk in town. The main street was closed off in preparation for a parade. We had a relaxing stroll down the center of the street while checking out the people, and dogs, in their costumes. No, we didn’t have a Holmes outfit for Sherlock.
As we began heading back to our car we spied the best costume of the day. Sitting with his family, waiting for the parade to begin, was a little boy dressed as a Bernese Mountain Dog. Darn, I wish I had had my camera. The boy didn’t understand why we were all laughing, after all he couldn’t see what he looked like.
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Well Halloween went okay. BUt the trick-or-treating part did not. In fact little megan would not even put on her costume. On the ride over i had asked her what she wanted me to be (witch or devil) and what she wanted to be (unicorn, or devil). It seemed like she was all for it. BUt she would not put on the unicorn costume (although she still wanted her treats).
I did manage to try the devil costume on her (she worn a red sleeveless top of mine with the devil's belt and horns. Man she pulled that thing off so fast. It was funny. My sis was trying to take a pic, but she would not leave the horns on! :(
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Jane - I always leave out the laughing face - that's my whole problem.
i know, and it can change the tone drastically.
lol, i can't decide which face to place after my comment ;D
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DR RonP, I doubt PROJECT RUNWAY will air here for at least 6 weeks after it airs in the US (I hate this!). :(
Btw, right now PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA is airing, with Iman as the host.
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We had a very warm Halloween. I think it was probably like 60F.
Btw, DR SWW i totally agree about PUSHING DAISIES. I really liked tonight's show!
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jennifer, you should have gotten her a Bernese Mountain Dog costume, i bet she would have kept that on ;D
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DR RonP, I can't understand if your co-workers are either trying to take advantage of you. Or they just think that you can accomplish all these tasks that they find difficult.
Regardless it's fun (for us at least) to listen to all the tales.
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60 degrees-wow! it is 52 here & likely much cooler in town.
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(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/leopardspottedbaby.jpg)
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DR Jane, it never occured to me that she wouldn't even try the trick-or-treating. Since she loves her treats.
But she was sort of in a crabby mood all day. She wouldn't put on her fairy wings at daycare (they had a party). Even though her teacher was dressed like an angel and begged her.
Then she barely ate the lasagna i made her for dinner.
She threw her cheerios all over the floor.
She did sit outside and watch a few kids in their costumes. Plus she fed her pumpkin leaves. All she really wanted to do (besides beg me to watch Hi-5, her favorite show in my bed) was dance and scrapbook. She begged me to let her scrapbook. So in between some of the kids, i let her sit on my floor and put stickers on some of the pages she is working on.
Only problem is when i turned away she had grabbed a pencil, undid the cap to my scrapbook glue and she was gluing the pencil to her page. :)
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Look at that leopard-spotted baby!
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It was just very warm here today. High of 18C. With i think 15C tonight.
But Friday it will be a high of 8C.
I'm just guessing that 15C is around 60.
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cute sandra. who is that?
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DR Jane, it never occurred to me that she wouldn't even try the trick-or-treating. Since she loves her treats.
i'm really not surprised, it can be overwhelming. and, if she had extra sugar today...lol.
i remember children acting up on their birthdays too. i had to learn to stay calm & low keyed around the boys as not too excite them too much. not easy to do when u get caught up in the excitement and are working hard to provide a perfect day. :)
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I don't consider "yenta" to be manipulative or any of the other words you guys mentioned.
WE use it as meaning a sweet little troublemaker. But as a term of affection.
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They are the neighbors whose roof blew off during The Big Storm about a year and a half ago.
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i have to do my cold/hot, etc. foot soak. i'll return within 15 minutes.
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DR Jane, but how could she be overwhelmed. She never even got her costume on or went out. I just wanted her to see what it was. Even if she did like it or had to leave after one house. I just wanted her to make it outside! :)
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i waited too long, keith wants to go watch something.
'night
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lol jennifer. the party at school, the excitement around her, and the knowledge u really want her to do this. they pick up stuff without our realizing.
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Vibes to DC callie and Ebonie...
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Strange goings on in the library.....
Masked creatures and ghostly spooks and Marilyn Monroe have been seen in the building... Elvis left a while ago...
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The last time I vomited was from a reaction to prescription medication.
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Healing vibes to Noel!
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(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/DRLaurasPumpkin.jpg)
Cute pumpkin Laura. Did you carve it?
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Ahhhhh, lovely picture of your visitors...
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The leopard costume is adorable
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I am all caught up at the moment...
Weird energy in here tonight...
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Vibes to DC callie and Ebonie...
Thanks! (for Ebonie :))
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So many kids here.
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~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Noel!!~~~
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A kid dressed up as a boyscout jsut left the library
Let me see.... Totals:
3 zombies
1 fairy
elvis
boy scout
someone wearing their clothes backward....
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Halloween Report:
Things have finally quieted down here. This year the police closed off four blocks of my street, which was wise, I think, as Halloween turns into a huge block party here every year. I ran out of candy early--no surprise as we get 400-600 trick-or-treaters. My neighbor Kitty and I then checked out the various "festivities". One of my neighbors set up a band in their living room, each instrument "played" by a skeleton. Former Governor Mark Warner had his usual decorations and such, inviting all the kids to reach into a trunk for an "eyeball" (a slimy grape). I did so last year--once was enough! Then Kitty and I went into a local joint for some pizza, as she told me about her more colorful legal cases.
Most imaginative costume IMHO: a man being sawed in two. A bit gruesome, but cleverly done. A large box hid his lower body. On top of the box rested two stuffed legs, arranged to look like his, with a saw blade, which actually turned, "slicing" through his body.
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Happy Halloween.
Oh, I already said that today.
Lovely new kitchen, artwork, and dining area, DR JMK......what are those dollars signs all over the appliances?
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Still haven't run out of candy, so that's good.
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Will we never get to page fourteen?
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We had 25 lovely people at our seance and the spirits were indeed active with lots of information for everyone......but I am very tired.
I am agog at the possibility of what the special surprise will be with my book.....agog!!!
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What I want to know is who told Noel because I'm quite sure he didn't just come back on his own. Oh, wait - :)
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Hand healing vibes for DR NOEL - when you think of HHW think of the title of your show!
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What I want to know is who told Noel because I'm quite sure he didn't just come back on his own. Oh, wait - :)
Is the game afoot?
Is your door ajar?
Are your arms akimbo?
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And now I am abed.
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My question for ASK BK day -
I keep seeing other actors in parts on TV that you should be doing? Do you still have an agent for acting....would you ever go on an audition or test for something if someone was interested? Have you given up the television/movie acting portion of your career?
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I continued watching the newly remastered 1951 SCROOGE. I'm a few months early, but I may not have another chance to see it if I don't watch it now. Didn't get to the end yet.
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Jrand, sometime I will tell you a curious experience I have had... and my freind sandy.
It concerns her deceased brother Keith. If others are curious i can share on the board.
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DR Jane, it never occured to me that she wouldn't even try the trick-or-treating. Since she loves her treats.
But she was sort of in a crabby mood all day. She wouldn't put on her fairy wings at daycare (they had a party). Even though her teacher was dressed like an angel and begged her.
Then she barely ate the lasagna i made her for dinner.
She threw her cheerios all over the floor.
She did sit outside and watch a few kids in their costumes. Plus she fed her pumpkin leaves. All she really wanted to do (besides beg me to watch Hi-5, her favorite show in my bed) was dance and scrapbook. She begged me to let her scrapbook. So in between some of the kids, i let her sit on my floor and put stickers on some of the pages she is working on.
Only problem is when i turned away she had grabbed a pencil, undid the cap to my scrapbook glue and she was gluing the pencil to her page. :)
It's called Terrible Twos for a reason.
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I continued watching the newly remastered 1951 SCROOGE. I'm a few months early, but I may not have another chance to see it if I don't watch it now. Didn't get to the end yet.
There is a turkey involved. ;D
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Jrand, sometime I will tell you a curious experience I have had... and my freind sandy.
It concerns her deceased brother Keith. If others are curious i can share on the board.
8)
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I didn't really plan on watching PUSHING DAISIES any more, but since I did plan of watching PRIVATE PRACTICE, I had the TV on, and I drifted in and out of the show. It did not catch much of my attention though I gather the ending was kind of sweet.
I do like Hamish Linklater (who's a regular on OLD CHRISTINE), so it was nice to catch his bit late in the show.
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There is a turkey involved. ;D
No kidding? ::)
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PRIVATE PRACTICE was not up to snuff tonight. There was one interesting case (a teenaged girl who one doctor suspected was being abused my her mother and one doctor who didn't think so). A couple of the other cases (sleep deprived woman was very irritating; the woman with Hamilton's disease (?) sad but very melodramatic) weren't written well.
And Dell being interested in Naomi (Audra McDonald's character). Oh, boy!
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DIRTY SEXY MONEY had the most to offer on ABC for me tonight. Some fascinating manipulations behind the scenes that held my attention thoughout the hour.
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And I recorded LIFE and CSI: NY for viewing tomorrow.
Looks like tomorrow I'll be starting on the mammoth BERLIN ALEXNADERPLATZ.
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My question for ASK BK day -
I keep seeing other actors in parts on TV that you should be doing? Do you still have an agent for acting....would you ever go on an audition or test for something if someone was interested? Have you given up the television/movie acting portion of your career?
I've always said all it takes is an offer. I don't know if I could ever go read for things again - that part is done, I think. But, for example, if FJL offers me the part of Otis, that's simple - I thought about it, then did it. Same with the reading here. If David Wechter calls and has something for me on Bullshit! I think about it and then say yay or nay. So, if someone comes to me and asks me to be in a television series, I'm quite sure I'd say yes.
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I always liked Hamish Linklater's House Party. And Hamish Linklater's People Are Funny - where they matched people up for dates using that big Univac Computer!
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Page 14 Last Legs of October Post....with no dance.
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I bet we would be getting some cherce notes if MR BK was cast in a tv series, I bet......
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And remember what Ralph Edwards told Frances Farmer:
"We've wired 250 top Hollywood producers to tune in tonight to keep you mind for future roles....you're going to be a busy gal, Frances, dashing from interview to interview...and so Pace and the Ford Motor Company want to give you this 1958 Edsel Pacer. With its ease of handling and above all its dependability this Edsel will....uh....get you where you want to go!!"
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The first story has to do with a warning I got in my sleep or so I thought. Normally my parents dogs and my cat would sleep with me back in the 90s. This event happened in 1997. I was sleeping and woke up with the sound of growling coming from the corner of the bed. When I tried to sit up I could not and felt a gentle hand on my shoulder and I heard Keith's voice as he was warning about a guy I was dating and told me to leave him for my life was in danger.
Oddly he was right a week later, the guy tried to smash my face and at that instance I heard his voice saying, I warned you and I tried to protect. Keith at this time had been dead for 8 years. He died in 1989 from complications from AIDS.
A could of months Later, I was chatting with Sandy and told her about my experience and she said she was not surprised. That year she had the family christmas and a lot of rellies were coming fromout of town and she showed Dusty pictures of different relatives. Up until this time she had never shown pictures of of her twin brother Keith. Dusty piped up and said "he comes to visit me." He recognized who Keith was before Sandy could even tell him. His mannerisms are a lot like Keiths.
To this day I keep teasing Sandy that if her underwear end up in the freezer, we can blame Keith.
I do have another odd experience and it was when my grandmother died in 1999. She had been suffering from Alzheimers for 10 years and was in the home in Mayville. THe family had been called together and she continued to linger despite complications. For some odd reason in the back of my mind she was waiting to be told that it was okay to go. I went down one Sunday after breakfast and chatted with her a bit and gave her permission. Later that night, we got a call from the nursing home that her fever had spiked. About 720 pm the clock on my computer stopped and a cold chill went up my spine. I knew she was gone. Roughly a half hour later the home called my parents to tell them that she had died but I already knew. It was very odd.
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Like this:
(http://www.edsel.com/farmer1.jpg)
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Warnings from the other side should always be acknowledged, DR DAKOTACELT.....
You did the right thing in both cases you wrote about. People with lives cut short for whatever reason usually spend a lot of time cleaning up after themselves before moving on.....but mostly making sure things are all right.
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NOW I really am abed.
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I always liked Hamish Linklater's House Party. And Hamish Linklater's People Are Funny - where they matched people up for dates using that big Univac Computer!
Are they father and son? Grandson? Uh, I don't think so.
:o
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Keith's twin sister and I are still very good freinds. We seem to understand each others pain
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Good Evening!
I'm back from the theatre. What a surprisingly dramatic and interesting (in a good sense) play The Runner Stumbles is. I had no idea about what the play was about before going to tonight - only that it was on Broadway before, and that a movie was made of it too - and it left me with quite a bit to think about. It's basically a courtroom drama with a lot of Catholicism and Humanness. -And that's a very simplistic statement about the show. But I had a good time, and it was nice seeing my friend, Chris, on stage for the first time.
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And since I have to be down at 890 Broadway in the morning for White Christmas rehearsal... Which means I have to be on the train by 10:00 - since I have to transfer trains once of twise... And since I still want to get to the gym in the morning... And since I already have that "I'm tired and should be in bed already" headache... Well...
Goodnight.
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I am very disappointed. I bought candy, stayed home, and not ONE trick or treater. I saw a few walking down the street but they never came to the house. We even put lights out to guide their way.
Perhaps it was because last weekend was the neighborhood fall festival, and all the kids wear their costumes and parade thru the neighborhood, and they also get a lot of candy. But now I have 5 bags of candy to deal with.
I tried to find candy that my DH would like and I wouldn't, (Peanut MM's, Kit-Kats, etc.) but I discovered that there are very few types of candy that were availabled that I wouldn't like.
Oh dear...
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Oddly, I think he approves of my present DBF, he has not sent any warnings.
When my great aunt died, I sensed... For some odd reason I knew when I had talked to her the Saturday before she died it would be the last. It was a surreal feeling but I understood. She is still with me.
Another experience is when a distant cousin died of cancer about three years ago, her and I would chat genealogy all the time for she was quite interested and would always fill me in. One night, I was working on a file of "I know they are related but I dont know how", when I looked at this piece of paper and in my gut I knew it was this woman's ancestor but I had no confirmation. I put the piece of paper back in the pile of unconfirmed relations and continued on for several more hours before I went to bed. When I awoke the next morning, the piece of paper I looked at bearing her ancestor's name was lying on the keyboard. It was the first thing I had looked at the night before so it was at the bottom of the pile. The pile was as I had left it and it was still neat and orderly.
Shortly after that I got an IM from her son saying she had passed away. I really wonder there...
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DR Noel - ~~~~~HEALING HAND VIBES~~~~~
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Heading down to bed now.
Good night!
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And I have a bird I plan to spatchcock...
Is there any "Spathcocking" music?
der Brucer
Maybe something by P. D. Q. Bach?
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(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/DRLaurasPumpkin.jpg)
Awww
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Well, it's close to 9:00 pm and I should be getting home. ::) I've been dinking around for far too long. All the trick-or-treaters should be done by now...I would hope.
Off to TV watching. :)
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Dakota!
Has your VCR eaten my tape?
It's okay if so, just let me know. Your inbox is full.
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Even though I have some candy left over, I did go through about twelve bags.
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I think everyone will enjoy the special something in the book, which we've tipped in to the inside front board (as you open the book the front board is on your left - by tipped in it means affixed. I'll say more in the notes.
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DR Jane, but how could she be overwhelmed. She never even got her costume on or went out. I just wanted her to see what it was. Even if she did like it or had to leave after one house. I just wanted her to make it outside! :)
Jennifer - isn't she just TWO? What is it about TWO you do not understand?
der Brucer
TWO is not really something you understand, it's something you endure.
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Jane - I always leave out the laughing face - that's my whole problem.
Whole problem? Well, no. But it is on the short list [insert rib-poking icon here].
der Brucer
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I am still fighting with the Shada tape.... Yours is fine...
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I am still fighting with the Shada tape.... Yours is fine...
Okay...
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I had a very plesasant Halloween. About 17 trick or treaters. It was nice. I also got the writing done and electronically filed and Callie...OMG the girl is playing with toys, jumping in the air and reliving her kittyhood. Boo is a little miffed. It's really quite amazing. Callie hasn't wanted to play in at least a couple years and all of a sudden. I told her her blood tests were good, but of course she didn't understand...did she? :)
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I think everyone will enjoy the special something in the book, which we've tipped in to the inside front board (as you open the book the front board is on your left - by tipped in it means affixed. I'll say more in the notes.
Can't wait to see what it is.
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For some odd reason the Shada tape is transferring really wacky and the color drops out. However I did notice it did have lines of deterioration in the original tape. The audio is fine....
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For some odd reason the Shada tape is transferring really wacky and the color drops out. However I did notice it did have lines of deterioration in the original tape. The audio is fine....
Hey, I'll be happy with that! No worries!
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Okay, if that is okay. I have been fighting and I have tried every trick in the book.
In the other bit of video, do not ask me to explain sylvester mccoy's coat... It is interesting to say the least...
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Okay, if that is okay. I have been fighting and I have tried every trick in the book.
In the other bit of video, do not ask me to explain sylvester mccoy's coat... It is interesting to say the least...
Now you've got me intrigued!
Thanks, Dakota!
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But now I have 5 bags of candy to deal with.
I tried to find candy that my DH would like and I wouldn't, (Peanut MM's, Kit-Kats, etc.) but I discovered that there are very few types of candy that were availabled that I wouldn't like.
Oh dear...
You could take them to the public library and offer them to the Librarian in charge of the derelicts' lounge.
der Brucer
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I have finally decided to try and use ITunes. I found a CD to purchase, but everytime I try to purchase it I get a message to upgrage to Itunes 7.2. When I click on the upgrade I get a page that "no longer exits."
Ok. Well, that is not helpful, and there seems to be no way to bypass this request to upgrade...even though it won't upgrade.
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And if I buy an album on ITunes, am I actually buying a CD that will be shipped to me? Or am I just purchasing a download?
It shows a nice CD on the screen, but I am not really sure of what I am doing...I just know I want the album...one way or the other.
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...OMG the girl is playing with toys, jumping in the air and reliving her kittyhood.
Perhaps a testimony to the salubrious effects of a high-colonic on cats?
der Brucer
Flush today; tomorrow, play!
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... I am not really sure of what I am doing...
Soft pitch to Elmore!
der Brucer
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Perhaps a testimony to the salubrious effects of a high-colonic on cats?
der Brucer
Flush today; tomorrow, play!
Makes me wonder what's in that prescription cat food ;)
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Glad that Callie is feeling better...
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Thanks
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Hello. I am caught up with the past two days.
Anti Gas poisoning Vibes to dear elmore, you are much too valuable to us to be endangered, so be careful when your 'boylar" is not working!
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Rapid Recovery Vibes to FJL's foot, Jane's foot and wrist and Noel's hand
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Anti Pain vibes for dear TCB
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Perhaps the happiest news I have ever been able to share with you.... from Sarah's Daddy
"FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST, THANK GOD ALMIGHTY SHE IS FREE AT LAST!!!! yes it's true, the miracle we have been asking for has come. as of last Wednesday 10/24's scans , Sarah is cancer free. the best pictures i've ever seen was that of a healthy nasopharynx. the radiologist called what she saw a "wonderous recovery." we still have to be cautiously optimistic since there is always the chance that the cancer could come back. the results of the scans are being sent to dana farber in boston for another opinion, but all of Sarah's doctors feel that it's gone for good. she will continue to be monitored on a regular basis for the next several years, so please remain keeping her in your prayers."
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I knew I would be out at work when the majority of trick or treaters would come so as I havedone for many years I left a "cauldron" of candy on teh front porch with a sign that read
Happy Halloween! Please be kind and only take one!
Today when I came home my sign was in my bush and my cauldron was missing
Ah well at least our three pumpkins are still intact
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Ben, I am glad you got your quarter!!
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For people with left over candy...
My church takes left over candy and distributes it to the area homeless and also the homeless in NYC (We have a group of ladies who weekly distribute bags with a sandwich, some drink, some fruit and a clean pair of socks, they add the candy to this bag)
Perhaps one of your local churches or food pantries have a similar program and would be happy to take it off your hands
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I go away for days and then come back and frenzy
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What wonderful news Deb. (Not about the Cauldron).
As it happens I was just speaking with OzDerek's sister about life's gifts and our gift's from the lives of others.
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Happy Halloween! Please be kind and only take one!
Today when I came home my sign was in my bush and my cauldron was missing
Next years headlines:
"Long Island youth expected to make full recovery after sustaining a severe electric shock from an electrified caldron."
der Brucer
Where are the rock-salt loaded shotguns when you need them!
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Ron - I think I've worked with your clones of coworker at various stages in my life!
I finally discovered the best thing to do when The Delegator came up with another great plan for which she would get the credit while I would do the work and or lay out the bucks was to say
"Gosh what a great idea, let me know how it works out!"
and walk away, or if I was at my desk I would then pick up the phone and make a work related call forcing her to leave
and if further pressed to take on the task
"I am so sorry I couldn't possibly fit that into my schedule at this time, maybe next year....."
of course this is assuming that you and the Delegator are business "equals"... I have no clue as to how to handle "requests" of this nature from one higher in the chain of command.....
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What wonderful news Deb. (Not about the Cauldron).
As it happens I was just speaking with OzDerek's sister about life's gifts and our gift's from the lives of others.
I was thinking about Derek and his teddy today.... I miss him
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Well the cauldron was a small plastic thing that cost me maybe a buck fifty....so I am not going to break my heart over its loss, I am just saddened for the kids who came and thought I forgot about them this year
We love Halloween, we turn our front garden into a grave yard, Vixdad hooks up his fog machine so the fog rolls gently around the gravestones, we have a Halloween arch on at the the gate and gargoyles on the fence, skulls on the porch posts....
this year I didn't get home until gone 7 and I had only one lone trick or treater just after I got home
I bought a big bag of 150 candies and put about half out in the cauldron before I left for work so I still have about 65 left... (well I HAD to test a couple of Butterfingers to see of they were ok and the Reeses peanut buttercups were just SITTING there..............
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ACK!! It's 1:30 inthe AM on tomorrow!!! I have to get up in five hours!!!
Good night Gents!!!
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Goodnight DR Vixmom/mum
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OLD OAKLAND TRAIN STATION (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lostamerica/sets/1395068/
The abandoned Southern Pacific Station in Oakland)
California. This Beaux Arts monster was built in 1917 servicing the East Bay streetcar network as well as the trains that crossed the Bay Bridge. Damaged in the 1989 earthquake and subsequently closed, restoration plans to convert it into high end condos still exist, but are stalled. Shot on a rainy night in October 2005.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/28/64612708_06f9f33f95.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/33/64612684_6b48e01133.jpg?v=0) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/64612680_d3a691fb9f.jpg?v=0)
der Brucer
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DBF is not the best with the camera but he at least got the top part of my costume. I did have on a denim miniskirt (Vintage) with a petticoat, dark tights, white bobby socks and skimmers (shoes)
It drew a few looks. THe batteries were fading when he took the second picture but I included it to get an idea of the front.. Yes, vintage 1980s... The jacket, blouse, necklace are vintage 80s. The Jean jacket is also vintage from the late 80s, early 1990s
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/DakotaCelt/halloween1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/DakotaCelt/halloween2.jpg)
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My chicken noodle soup is FABULOUS. Many single-serving containers are now in the freezer, along with at least three helpings in the refrigerator.
I had no trick-or-treaters, as usual. Of course, when one lives in a secure building...and one in which there are no small children...well...