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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a very 2009 vibe, and now it is time for you to post until the 2009 cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: IMPRIMIS!
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And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to dear reader Druxy's ever-lovin' Sandy.
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And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to dear reader Druxy's ever-lovin' Sandy.
Ditto! :)
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Topic of the Day: I've never made any New Year's Resolutions (at least, none that I can remember). If I were to make one this year, it would be to get more sleep. ::) I stay up too late and get up too early. Consequently, I never feel rested during the day.
That's what it'll be...to get more sleep on a regular basis.
So, Happy New Year, Everyone!! I'm going to bed.
Good night, BK...and guests. ;D
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I should probably get to bed, too. And I really do NOT want to get out of bed until I wake up in the morning. And even then, I will get out of bed VERY slowly.
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Thanks to all who made our New Year's Rockin' Eve Bash another great success, with over 600 postings.
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Welcome six GUESTS. Happy New Year!
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New Years Resolution?
Heck, I don't even know how many pixels across or down I have! How am I supposed to figure out the resolution?
:D
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Happy happy birthday to Druxy's dear wife Sandy!!!
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Yes, indeed. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sandy, the DW of DR Druxy!! :)
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
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Nice photos, DR JoseSPiano. Glad that you and your "monkey" [ is that what they're calling it, these days? ;) ] had a super time last night.
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A super time, and a supper time.
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Ignore me; I'm just babbling. Like a brook.
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My, 2009 is already flying by, like a gazelle wearing deeley boppers!
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Good morning and welcome to 2009!
I was in bed by 8:30 pm last night, but awoke to the fireworks at midnight. Then back to sleep and woke up to a huge windstorm at 4:30 am. And here I sit at the computer drinking coffee (decaf).
Soon I may crawl back into bed for some cuddle time with Bosco and Freddy.
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DR Jose, I enjoyed your New Years Eve journey! what fun! And your monkey pictures were great! He is so cute. Next time I am in New York I must pet your monkey.
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Anyone got coffee?????
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
Dang. I missed it.
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Happy Birthday to Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday to DR Druxy's wife Sandy!
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I see i have 20 pages of posts to catch up on!
I watched quite a bit of CNN last night. I think that Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin are the weirdest combo ever. But they are so funny together. I love it!
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And a Happy New Year to all the rest of ya!
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I have 8 or 9 episodes of season one TOP CHEF to watch. I never knew that Padma was not the host in season one. OMG she is like a thousand times better! I am missing her so much!
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
I wasted mine reaching for the dip.
And he managed to get away anyway.
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For my resolution, many of my clothes that weren't fitting before are fitting. But i have not really been watching too much lately what i eat. So i will start to watch what i eat. So that every single piece of clothing i have will fit. It's under 10 lbs so it won't be too bad.
But i'd also like to start exercising again. I have a rebounder (mini-tramp). And a stepper (not crazy about it). But i also have other piece of equipment (that my clothes sit on now). I'm not even sure what it's called. But you lie down and it has a bar that you can work out either your arms or legs by pushing on it. The only thing is i have to be careful of my lower back!
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New Year's morning greetings! After our movie double date last night, we came home rang in 2009 in the comfort and safety of our family room.
While waiting to tune into CNN to celebrate midnight in Times Square (I did see our corner, DR Danise!), we watched That's Entertainment, II. I love to watch ML, the dancer, watching the dancing.
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Happiest of birthdays to Mrs. Druxy!
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OMG BK, i am just reading about your fall. Hope you feel better! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Happy New Year to everyone at HHW!!
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Vibes to DR PennyO's sister Rikki. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I'm not sure if Rockaberry is a Canadian chain. But my aunt brought me some apple crumble pie from there to eat. Yum! I think i'll have to start my resolution tomorrow. :)
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TOD:
Like DR George, to get more sleep. Also, to breath more deeply and remember to stay in the moment more often.
To get a pair of comfortable walking shoes and to take some long walks.
To get a better pair of bifolcals and return to reading more.
To get out of my TCM routine.
To get to work on archiving my VHS tapes to DVD.
To get to NYC more often and finally meet up with some of you peeps.
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BK i'm surprised you tried that jog yesterday after the fall. Well not surprised considering you seem quite stubborn. :)
If it still is sore i would have tried to maybe exercise it or stretch it without the jogging part.
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Vibes for doggie Bosco. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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TOD:
To get a pair of comfortable walking shoes and to take some long walks.
Hurray on this one! Take a camera, too, so we can all join you on your walks!
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Jose, I enjoyed your monkey photos. Kinda like Swedish Chef Hat. Hmm, Swedish Chef Hat hasn't gone anywhere lately. We should do something about that.
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I can't believe it i've been reading and reading and i'm only on page 14 from yesterday!
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My niece came over yesterday because she decided she did not want to go shopping with her parents. Only just before she arrived she decided she in fact did want to go with them. only they didn't want her to go (they had a lot of stuff to do).
For the first time ever with me she wouldn't let her mom leave. And screamed that she did not want her to go. But luckily she calmed down pretty quickly (with a candy cane and her favorite HI-5).
When it was time to leave (and this is usual) she didn't want to go and begged to be allowed to sleep over. This happens a lot when she is over around dinner time. She thinks she should be allowed to decide where she sleeps! Luckily my sister had said she could sleep over during the weekend. So i told her we could work on our list (she likes to make lists of what we will do). And
this was good enough for her!
Crazy kids. She did not want to come in. And she did not want to leave!
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I wish fireworks on New Year's eve were a tradition here. I guess it's just too cold for anyone to want to watch them outside. I don't even know if they have fireworks here in the winter.
Regardless it was so unbelievable cold out last night. I didn't even look at the temp. But it had to be over -20C.
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The library called on tuesday at 7:15pm (they close at 9pm) saying that the 4th book in a series i've been reading was in. Since they were closed wed/thurs/fri i decided to go pick it up (only 5 minutes away but it was cold that night too).
It's a very interesting series. It's by PC Cast and her daughter. It's called House Of Night (the books are marked, betrayed, chosen, untamed). I am ready to start the last one. I think they are in the young adult section. But they are sort of like the much older young adult section. There's sex in it so i can't even recommend it to my 13 year old niece.
I guess after reading the TWILIGHT series and watching TRUE BLOOD, i'm sort of in the vampire mood these days! It's quite interesting. My favorite part is that the story is quite unpredictable. A lot of the romance/women's type books i read are quite predictable.
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I guess if i would stop commenting on every post i read that i could get through last night's posts much faster!
Last night i had a pina colada. Well maybe 1/2 glass of one. Nobody offered me one. So i just drank what was left in the blender. It was very good. I couldn't really tell if there was too much alcohol in it or not. I'm not used to drinking much (i rarely do). But it was good!
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TOD - This New Year's Day has a real "first day of the rest of my life" feeling to it, because it's my first official day of retirement. In the short term, I want to organize and rebond with my home environment, spend more time with DH Richard, my mom, my aunt, and many, many friends, and learn to sleep past 7am.
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I have a lot to do today.
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Everything is closed here today.
So TOP CHEF marathon. And reading.
And i still have not watched the first 2 episodes of MTV's THE CITY online yet.
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Is it wrong to eat apple crumble pie for breakfast? It seems like a fruit!
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Good morning all! Happy New Year!
I have the first ask BK question for the year---Since it is now 2009, does this mean the 2008 cows are finely home?? :) They were out there a long, long, long time. Even an extra day or so!
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OMG DR Jose i love those monkey pictures! And it totally reminded me of DR Sandra's pictures.
Btw, that strawberry margarita looks good. We used to have this restaurant here that i adored (it's closed now) called Chi Chis. They had amazing fried ice cream. And they used to have 1/2 priced margaritas a few days a week.
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Happy happy birthday to Druxy's dear wife Sandy!!!
Happy, happy, happy Birthday to DR Druxy's DW Sandy!!!!
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I also loved the monkey pictures. I wish I had half the life that our DR Jose has. He really is a man about town.
Poor Sheena was a shaking mass after all of the noise last night. She jumped into bed with me and trembled for about an hour afterwards even though there wasn't as many (and none as loud as the first) fireworks.
Needless to say, yesterday was one of the longest of my life and I think I shall have to lay down sometime this afternoon.
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Well, I checked both of my Millionaire Raffle tickets. sigh. Needless to say, I didn't win anything.
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Jennifer, apple crumble is a serving of fruit, as is the pina colada. The alcohol is merely a preservative.
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I'm glad you got to see our corner, DR Ginny. I hope that in this New Year, we will be standing there once again!
It's also kinda DR Elmore and my corner as well--Well the middle of the road was the last place I saw DR Elmore before he got on his bus to take him back home.
Good memories and so hard to believe it's been what--4 years now? Has it been that long since the Eating Tour?
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Well, I have to go and rustle up the first breakfast of the year and my tea.
Be back when the Rose Parade starts and we can all watch it together.
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Happy New Year everyone!!!
It is 2009 - wow!
Lovely photos from DR JOSE last night.....what does your friend do besides play keyboard to afford a view like that?
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Two resolutions for me:
Exercise to lose weight and keep it off!
Do some writing this year.
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Happy Birthday to Sandy, wife of DR DRUXY.
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I was ready to my a regular bowl of Cheerios for breakfast when I had a sudden desire for oatmeal. So I had some.
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I am watching LIBELED LADY starring Myrna Loy, William Powell, Spencer Tracy, and Jean Harlow.
I love the remake EASY TO WED with Esther Williams, Van Johnson, Keenan Wynn, and Lucille Ball - but it is a bit lackluster in comparison.
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More TOD:
Punch up my posts.
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Page Three Libeled Lady Dance.
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What a cast!
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Good morning, all! And a Very Happy New Year to everyone from West 82nd Street.
I have a bit more gift wrapping to attend to and then dinner with my friend Bruce Pomahac. At some point today I need to unpack the BABES IN TOYLAND cartons I shipped from Ohio and get back to work on Act One notes. Bruce is stopping by here before dinner to see the "new look" of the apartment, so there's some tidyng to do as well. First thing, empty my 2007 receipts into a shopping bag so I can begin this year's IRS prep.
I spoke to Charlotte last night and Sunday is our gift exchange day and a movie, most likely Benjamin Button's Curious Tale.
DR singdaw, in answer to your question about dropping balls: I think it may be only once; you should have been around 12. If not, see your doctor.
DR Ginny, kudos on your retirement! How did you and Richard like CRANFORD?
Happy Birthday to Mrs Druxy!
I'm off to work! Heigh-ho. Wish I had a diamond mine.
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Hmmm--I have some gift wrapping to do as well. I will be driving to my sister's house this afternoon for her New Year's Day dinner (roast pork and saurkraut). We will also celebrate my niece's husband's birthday. This is normally a fun get-together but my niece's husband's parents will also be there, so we all have to "behave".
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DR Ginny, kudos on your retirement! How did you and Richard like CRANFORD?
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Thank you, DR Elmore! Richard and I have watched only the first 3 episodes (disc 1) so far and will get back to the second disc after today's parade and football viewing. We are enjoying the series immensely, even though the second and third episodes ended sadly.
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Good morning!
Cold but very clear and pretty out this morning. Not getting out of the 40s today or tomorrow, so I'll be inside all of today.
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I think I'll go see what the Mummers are up to.
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I am watching LIBELED LADY starring Myrna Loy, William Powell, Spencer Tracy, and Jean Harlow.
I love the remake EASY TO WED with Esther Williams, Van Johnson, Keenan Wynn, and Lucille Ball - but it is a bit lackluster in comparison.
Wonderful film, but boy is the DVD is bad shape! I guess that was the best print of the movie Warners could find, but it looks terrible compared to some other movies of the same period.
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I think I'll go see what the Mummers are up to.
Have they got any coffee?
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Today I shall attempt to cook. Be afraid. Be very afraid. (A DR Charles Pogue reference)
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Well, at the least the Hollywood Foreign Press saw some merit in SCROOGE. Albert Finney won the Best Actor Golden Globe for his performance, and it was nominated for Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Song, and Best Score.
I have raved here many times about the film. I, too, think it's Bricusse's best work, and "Happiness" is one of the most haunting songs to come from a movie ever. It is the one Christmas themed movie I return to each year. I don't get around to IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE or other versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL every year, but I NEVER fail to watch SCROOGE, and I'll likely watch it again within a few months just because I love it so much.
I was one of those crowds of people who saw it at Radio City Music Hall, and on the big screen with the stereophonic sound, it was quite an experience. The moment in "See the Phantoms" when that hideous ghost comes right at the camera had me flinching in my seat. I literally ducked!
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Since I'm taking the day off today, I'll be watching nothing with a note pad in my lap. Instead, I know I'll watch one of my CHristmas presents - the Blu-ray of BODY HEAT, but I'll likely save that for this evening. This afternoon I may have a THIN MAN marathon or a Miss Marple marathon.
I know I'll watch another Season 3 NCIS episode while I eat lunch.
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On TV Tonight!™
NBC - DEAL OR NO DEAL
PBS - GREAT PERFORMANCES (Vienna Philharmonic), CINEMA EXILES: FROM HITLER
CBS is having all reruns tonight, but for fans of THE BIG BANG THEORY and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, they're rerunning an episode apiece for them in the 8 p.m. hour.
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May everyone have a wonderful year
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Only 364 more days till next New Year's Eve
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My Mac is having a hard time with pdf files. When I try to download one to my desktop from an email I get this message: pdf could not be saved because an unknown error occurred. Try saving to a different location.
This has just started occurring and I wonder if it's due to one of my software updates? Things seemed to be fine before I went away.
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I got a Peanuts daily calendar for Christmas, so now I'll have recycled Charlie Brown every day during the coming year. I enjoy the strip so much, and the cartoons all seem new to me even though I have been reading the strip since the late 1960s.
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And Jean Harlow is TOP billed!
DR GINNY now that you are retired, prepare to be busier than ever. For me, one of the best things about it is being able to shop during non-peak hours.
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I also loved "Scrooge." My much older sister took me to see it in the theater. She mentioned she would like to see it again, and I couldn't find it in a store, so I bought it for her on Amazon and had it sent to her. It didn't get there before I left, so I didn't get to see it.
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DR DtM - did you wash your bowl? ;D
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Laura DR - you may not have coffee, but I'll bet you have SOUP! :)
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I haven't watched Scrooge in years. Guess I'll have to pull it out.
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I haven't watched Scrooge in years. Guess I'll have to pull it out.
And the DVD too?
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DR LAURA we made chili today, it was easy and quick.
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Well, I my morning internet surfing is completed, so I guess I'll head on downstairs now to start the rest of my day off. I'm mad there is no mail delivery today (or UPS), but I have plenty to keep me busy.
Oh, I started reading Farley Granger's autobiography the other night. He has a very simple writing style which makes reading it a breeze.
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I finished watching SERENADE....with Mr Mario Lanza and Ms Joan Fontaine and Mr Vincent Price.
The gay subtext of the James Cain novel is not apparent in the screenplay by Goff & Roberts and John Twist.
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I haven't watched Scrooge in years. Guess I'll have to pull it out.
And the DVD too?
LOL! Gave me my biggest laugh so far today. Thanks, DR ELmore. And enjoy DR Singdaw, whatever it is you pull out!
WBBL.
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And the word of the day is: IMPRIMIS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: COMEDY TONIGHT
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Wife Sandy is overwhelmed by all the birthday wishes, and she thanks each and every one of you.
We will be going to our local Todai today for her birthday sushi feast.
:)
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There's a little bit of alphabet meatball soup left, and only broth from the matzo ball soup left.
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The Bestest Of Birthdays To Sandy-Mrs.Druxy
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Oh-My-Gosh my first Rose parade with HD! It's soooo beautiful! It's like I'm there!
I vow that someday, I will see the Rose parade in person.
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Morning all.
Happy New Year to my extended HHW Family
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO J D SALINGER- 90 YEARS OLD TODAY
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Happy Day (both Sushi and Birth) to Sandy, wife of Druxy!
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Happy Birthday to DR Druxy's DW Sandy!
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Did we all get home safely last night?
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We had our oatmeal (mine with strawberries, banana and cranberries) and the bowls are washed.
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Did we all get home safely last night?
We didn't leave the home environment so yes, we were home safely last night
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Kerry, did you bang pots and pans at midnight?
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I must now make a phone call and attend to my morning ablutions.
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Did anyone see the float with the movie posters? I loved The Day The Earth Stood Still. And I think that was the robot from Lost In Space.
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MINI MULES!!!!!!! I want one! Or two or three--Heck I'll take the whole hitch of them!
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Kerry, did you bang pots and pans at midnight?
Alas, I was asleep by midnight, althogh some firecrackers nearby awakened me a couple of times.
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TOD: I resolve not to make resolutions.
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Oh, happiest of new opportunities - the blank page, so perfectly white! May you all have interesting, prosperous, healthy days ahead!
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Happy Birthday, Sandy Druxman!!!
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Well, I almost NEVER imbibe alcohol - but yesterday was an exception... and even the smallest shot of Absolute vodka made my head spin. Another head-spinner was some bites of probably the most luscious and delicious fresh mozzarella I think I have ever tasted!!
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This resolution is one I make most days: to be Present. I sometimes find myself missing so much of my life, through thinking back or thinking forward... so the gift I most want to give myself is This Moment.
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Being truly Present is pretty easy up at the cabin - feeding the birds, gardening, hanging with the raccoons, alla that. Trick is to bring all that down the mountain with me. Not the critters and the trees, but the sense of Being Here.
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Wife Sandy is overwhelmed by all the birthday wishes, and she thanks each and every one of you.
We will be going to our local Todai today for her birthday sushi feast.
:)
Todai is such a wonderful eatery!!! My brother and I took his son Travis to the Seattle Todai for his UW graduation party three years ago... along with 20 of his friends. A really superb restaurant for special occasions! Enjoy!!!
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We had our oatmeal (mine with strawberries, banana and cranberries) and the bowls are washed.
Wow! I only had cranberries in mine. I feel cheated.
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Make sure they know it's her birthday - they give a free meal return trip as a gift!
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Well, I almost NEVER imbibe alcohol - but yesterday was an exception... and even the smallest shot of Absolute vodka made my head spin. Another head-spinner was some bites of probably the most luscious and delicious fresh mozzarella I think I have ever tasted!!
As Dorothy Parker once said, "One more drink and I'll be under the host."
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Ahhhh.... coffee!!
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Well, I almost NEVER imbibe alcohol - but yesterday was an exception... and even the smallest shot of Absolute vodka made my head spin. Another head-spinner was some bites of probably the most luscious and delicious fresh mozzarella I think I have ever tasted!!
As Dorothy Parker once said, "One more drink and I'll be under the host."
I love that!!
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Just stepped on the scale. Oy...
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Joshie misses his playmate. Sasha has informed him in no uncertain terms that she does not wish to play. So I tied a shoelace to my belt loop, and he has been following me around all morning.
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Todai today
That otta be the title. Of something.
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I'm obviously not quite awake yet. I thought PennyO had said she was "feeding the birds and hanging the raccoons." How festive!
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Nice philosophy, DR PENNYO!
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Watch out for mercury in the sushi.....
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I vow that someday, I will see the Rose parade in person.
I did! But I was so young I don't remember it. :(
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm having pie for breakfast. A slice of a surprisingly good Apple Pie with an Oatmeal Streusel topping from FreshDirect. Lots of apples, lots of oatmeal, and not too much crust, so... Breakfast it is!
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Who knew the mayor of Pasadena is from Sioux City, IA....I didn't until just now
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So what happened with Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper at the stroke of midnight? My DVR cut off about 10 seconds before the ball dropped!
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And to start off the New Year, I am currently watching "Mr. G. The Musical" - a.k.a. the season finale of "Summer Heights High".
Here's the finale:
"The Smell of Life
The Smell of Children
The Smell of Doin' it together
The Smell of Life."
key change
-Just sooooo wrong in soooo many ways. ;D
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So what happened with Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper at the stroke of midnight? My DVR cut off about 10 seconds before the ball dropped!
Was something supposed to happen between them at midnight? When I watched the rebroadcast, I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Then again, I was busy reading and posting, so I may have missed it. -But the stuff I did notice and pay attention to, I liked. I really liked. ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR DRUXY'S EVER-LOVIN' SANDY!!!!!
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OH!
And a Very Happy BIrthday to My Youngest Brother, Jay!!!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR MORNING! I actually slept unti 10:00 AM good heavens I can't remember the last time slept that late
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Happy Birthday to DR Druxy's Sandy!!!!
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I dunno...Kathy G. was theatening to "top" the Janet Jackson Superbowl escapade.
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DR Laura - I have some coffee. Freshly ground beans - Fairway's "Fairway To Heaven" blend. Just brewed too.
Cream? Sugar? Hazelnut Syrup?
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I dunno...Kathy G. was theatening to "top" the Janet Jackson Superbowl escapade.
OH! That's right... Hmm... But didn't she already do that at Bravo's A-List Awards? ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jay, the DB of DR JoseSPiano! :)
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I dunno...Kathy G. was theatening to "top" the Janet Jackson Superbowl escapade.
She said she was going to "pants" him. That didn't happen, of course. She did punch him a few times
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Well, I almost NEVER imbibe alcohol - but yesterday was an exception... and even the smallest shot of Absolute vodka made my head spin. Another head-spinner was some bites of probably the most luscious and delicious fresh mozzarella I think I have ever tasted!!
As Dorothy Parker once said, "One more drink and I'll be under the host."
That's what she said! <ba-doom chick>
-Oh, I guess she did say that. I guess I'm still in last night "yuck-yuck" mode. ;)
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Happy Birthday to DR Jose's DB Jay
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I saw something DR MBarnum would like--the Bollywood float! I'm surprised he isn't on it!
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A very Happy Birthday to DR Jose's DB Jay!!!!
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I AM going to make it to a movie today.
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Ok, time to start my day. Think I'll take down the cupboard in the basement bathroom before I go to the movie. It's way too big for the little room and all I really need in there are a couple shelves for towels.
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DR JRand - The apartment is owned by another keyboard player and his husband. -There were at least six Broadway pit pianists at the party last night, more than I've ever seen gathered in one place at one time, in fact. -And I think we've all subbed in for each other at one point or another. In any case...
Let's just say that Greg - the keyboard player - married well. ;) -Although, Greg has been doing pretty well for himself too the past couple years with back-to-back stints as the Assistant Musical Director/Conductor for two very popular musicals.
And here's Greg with my Monkey:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/IMG_5251.jpg)
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HAPPY 2009 to HHW!!
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My Mac is having a hard time with pdf files. When I try to download one to my desktop from an email I get this message: pdf could not be saved because an unknown error occurred. Try saving to a different location.
This has just started occurring and I wonder if it's due to one of my software updates? Things seemed to be fine before I went away.
DR elmore - There does seem to be some sort of glitch with incoming PDF files lately. After the last Adobe Reader update, I started to get the "Can't find program to open file". So, I have to manually select Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file.
Have you tried selecting a PDF file in a Finder window, then...
File -> Open With ->
Adobe Reader and/or Acrobat should be the default Application. If it's not, just Enable it via the drop down menus. That may fix things.
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Hello, everyone.
My news: I am now the proud owner--oops, I mean--I am NO LONGER the proud owner of a 1820 townhouse. Yes, we reached the settlement table, but only after a last-minute hiccup, which sent one of my buyers into a tailspin. But all got put right and we signed and settled. I will now rent back for a few weeks, then move.
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Congrats, DR Jeanne! Now that's the way to start off a New Year!!
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Belated birthday greetings to DR DAKOTA CELT. I hope you had a lovely day.
Birthday greetings to DR Druxy's DS Sandy. May you have a lovely Todai today.
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DR MBarnum - You may pet my monkey anytime. And vice versa.
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SPOOO!!!!
From Gothamist (http://)
Worst Commute of 2009 (So Far)
The NYPD recommended that people visiting NYC for New Year's take public transportation, but early this morning, about some passengers on Metro-North got to welcome a little 2009 commuter frustration. The AP reports, "About 150 passengers have been rescued from two disabled commuter trains coming from New York that lost heat and electricity in a nearly three-hour ordeal" that started at 3:40 a.m. It's believed "several thousand feet of overhead wires that send power to the trains became entangled and torn, cutting off power" to the trains between Bridgeport and Stratford. And because of it took some time to lift and secure the wires, the rescue didn't start until 6:25 a.m.
Well, at least it was memorable. ;)
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I do love Jose's monkey. He's quite adorable. Does he have a name, Jose? I have a monkey about the same size, whose name is Sam. I never thought about having him join me on my adventures, though. Truth be told, Sam is a bit of a layabout. He spends his time among my books and seems happy enough with that life.
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Thanks, Jose. Yes, the home sale made a nice, tidy end to 2008.
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I'm up and happy to say I did not get out of bed from the time I went to sleep till a few minutes ago. It looks like a gorgeous day outside. I awoke to no wireless signal but instead of getting upset to the point of wanting to hurl the modem and Airport Extreme out the window, instead of doing The BK Panic, I simply unplugged the modem and the Airport Extreme, went about my business, plugged them both back in and was on the Internet instantly. And that's the way I'm going to handle problems this year, baby.
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Glad the house sale is done. Now Jeanne can get her butt cheeks back to LA, where they belong.
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What was the hiccup? Something inane?
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I'm up and happy to say I did not get out of bed from the time I went to sleep till a few minutes ago. It looks like a gorgeous day outside. I awoke to no wireless signal but instead of getting upset to the point of wanting to hurl the modem and Airport Extreme out the window, instead of doing The BK Panic, I simply unplugged the modem and the Airport Extreme, went about my business, plugged them both back in and was on the Internet instantly. And that's the way I'm going to handle problems this year, baby.
Good for you, Bruce! Save all that stress for something else!
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Congratulations, Jeanne! What a great start for 2009!
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I'm up and happy to say I did not get out of bed from the time I went to sleep till a few minutes ago. It looks like a gorgeous day outside. I awoke to no wireless signal but instead of getting upset to the point of wanting to hurl the modem and Airport Extreme out the window, instead of doing The BK Panic, I simply unplugged the modem and the Airport Extreme, went about my business, plugged them both back in and was on the Internet instantly. And that's the way I'm going to handle problems this year, baby.
So that's why my phone didn't ring a few minutes ago! ;D
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I do love Jose's monkey. He's quite adorable. Does he have a name, Jose? I have a monkey about the same size, whose name is Sam. I never thought about having him join me on my adventures, though. Truth be told, Sam is a bit of a layabout. He spends his time among my books and seems happy enough with that life.
I'm trying to remember if my monkey does have a name. I think it's just "Cheeky Monkey". He also used to have a "blue" sibling - a Blue Monkey. Although, the Blue Monkey is still hiding somewhere, I think, I hope. In any case...
When I first started going "on the road", Steve gave me a monkey to take with me as a sort of talisman and reminder of home. While I was cleaning out some boxes earlier this week, I happened to come across Cheeky Monkey, and since last night was my first New Year's Eve in New York City since 1991, I decided that that was a special occasion that just had to be shared with my monkey too.
*Needless to say, I did get a few strange looks on the subway when I was taking pictures of my monkey. Although, now that I think of it, there weren't too many people who thought that that was a strange thing to be doing on New Year's Eve in New York City. ;)
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Yes, Bruce, the hiccup was indeed inane. The buyer (one of the buyers qualified on her own and had better credit, so was going to be THE buyer, but they've since married so they are now the buyerS--got that?) was prequalified when they first saw the house and we thought that all the paperwork required by the lender, BofA, was in place. But at the last minute one of the BofA people returned from the holidays with a new requirement: the buyer's landlady had to sign some document. WHY??? Said landlady was miffed because she wanted the buyers to buy her apartment, which they were living in, and made a stink. Oy! Then Mr Buyer was upset because he thought I might sue him for not being able to settle on the agreed date, so we had to do a one-day extension. I certainly would not have sued him, but all got taken care of and we settled.
I have seen lenders do this before. You fill out beaucoup documents, everything is signed and ready, then the lender suddenly comes up with a new requirement at the eleventh hour. It happened to me once during a refi. It makes no sense to me at all.
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Thank you, Kerry. Yes, it's nice to know where I'll be living from week to week!
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"Cheeky monkey" is a phrase I've always liked. How about more Cheeky Monkey adventures in 2009?
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Well, glad it all worked out. My knee is still sore, but feels better than yesterday. And the horrid redness around where I smashed my chin is all gone and in its place there is indeed a small cut. I can live with that and now I shan't look like I have an unseemly rash at today's party.
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"Cheeky monkey" is a phrase I've always liked. How about more Cheeky Monkey adventures in 2009?
Actually, since MoMA is open today, Cheeky Monkey may be seeing the Van Gogh later this afternoon. :)
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And nothing else is sore, so that's a very good thing - I was worried that my ribcage would be sore when I woke up this morning, but it's not at all.
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Well, it may be a holiday, but I've got Things To Do in a major way.
I wish all DRs and their loved ones a truly fine 2009.
TTFN.
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And nothing else is sore, so that's a very good thing - I was worried that my ribcage would be sore when I woke up this morning, but it's not at all.
Glad to hear it, BK!
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Oh... And it's (still) cold in New York City today. And it's also cold in our apartment - and the rest of the building. Let's hope the oil company is making the rounds today. :-\
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Regarding PDFs, even though I told Larry I don't know Macs so I can't help him I have noticed that since I have not upgraded my Adobe (I still use Version 7) because it wreaks havoc with my system (I tried 8 but quickly uninstalled it and went back to 7 and I refuse to use 9) I don't have problems. Perhaps if you went back to an earlier version or you might want to try
Foxit (http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php)
a small and fast PDF viewer
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Wish I could channel some of that heat uptown. It's still 85 degrees in our apartment if we don't have the windows open. Too much heat is as bad as not enough heat.
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Thank You, DR Ben. I just hope the hot water heater hasn't gone out too. -Guess I'll find out in a few...
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Uh-OH!!!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/IMG_5208.jpg)
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So, that may explain these...
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/IMG_5245-1.jpg) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/IMG_5216.jpg)
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Topic of the Day: I've never made any New Year's Resolutions (at least, none that I can remember). If I were to make one this year, it would be to get more sleep. ::) I stay up too late and get up too early. Consequently, I never feel rested during the day.
That's what it'll be...to get more sleep on a regular basis.
So, Happy New Year, Everyone!! I'm going to bed.
Good night, BK...and guests. ;D
Staying up too late I understand, George, but getting up too early? Don't you go to work about the same time I am getting off work?
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:o :o :o :o :o
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/IMG_5227.jpg)
??? ::) ??? ::) ??? ::)
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
Yes, I made love..................... twice!
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
Yes, I made love..................... twice!
Show off!
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DR singdaw - OH! So that's what Deeley Boppers look like!
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PAGE SEVEN MONKEY AND THE MARGARITA DANCE!!!!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/IMG_5205.jpg)
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DR GINNY now that you are retired, prepare to be busier than ever. For me, one of the best things about it is being able to shop during non-peak hours.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to that and to school resuming on Monday. During the two big shopping trips I've done lately, Kroger has been overrun with whole families shopping together.
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DR Ginny - Welcome to your Retirement! (officially!!)
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Well, I'm off to hang a few festive holiday raccoons. Everyone have a wonderful first day of 2009!
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DR Jose, your monkey sure gets around.
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Jose, I enjoyed your monkey photos. Kinda like Swedish Chef Hat. Hmm, Swedish Chef Hat hasn't gone anywhere lately. We should do something about that.
I just hope that some day my monkey and your Swedish Chef Hat can meet up for an adventure all their own. :)
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DR Jose, your monkey sure gets around.
That's what she said!
-Actually... That's what he said!
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Who knew the mayor of Pasadena is from Sioux City, IA....I didn't until just now
Wondered if you caught that, DR Cillaliz. We watched the whole parade on HGTV and are now watching Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl. Rob and Mary Linda have some fellow Bearcats coming this evening for an Orange Bowl par-tay. I've made dill dip for veggies, taco dip, and a cheese ball, and the chili is in the crock pot
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DR Ginny - Welcome to your Retirement! (officially!!)
Thanks, DR Jose! I'll believe it when my checking account reflects my first automatic deposit tomorrow!
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Everything is closed here today.
So TOP CHEF marathon. And reading.
And i still have not watched the first 2 episodes of MTV's THE CITY online yet.
We had the "Top Chef" marathon last week. However, today Bravo (USA) is having "The Biggest Loser" marathon. Sort of complementary programming. ;)
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Good Morning. To quote the great Jonathan Larson "It's gonna be a Happy New Year". The DP and I hung out with some friends last night and neither of us thought to bring our laptops, so we missed the festivities here at HHW. But I'm all caught up. Glad everyone had a good party.
DR Elmore, Tell Mr Pomahac I'm a big fan of all he does. He latest interview with Robert Viagas on the Playbill Radio podcast was fun and informative.
Today, going to visit Mom, which sounds like a big deal, but really it isn't! The DP is going to make Chicken and waffles for dinner, a first for me.
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My Mac is having a hard time with pdf files. When I try to download one to my desktop from an email I get this message: pdf could not be saved because an unknown error occurred. Try saving to a different location.
Have you tried going to a different room? :-)
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Scrooge is probably my favorite Christmas movie, too. I love the music!
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Birthday wishes to DR Druxy's DW Sandy!
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Congratulations to Jeanne on successfully closing the deal. Maybe next time I'm in LA we'll get to meet up!
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My Mac is having a hard time with pdf files. When I try to download one to my desktop from an email I get this message: pdf could not be saved because an unknown error occurred. Try saving to a different location.
This has just started occurring and I wonder if it's due to one of my software updates? Things seemed to be fine before I went away.
DR elmore - There does seem to be some sort of glitch with incoming PDF files lately. After the last Adobe Reader update, I started to get the "Can't find program to open file". So, I have to manually select Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file.
Have you tried selecting a PDF file in a Finder window, then...
File -> Open With ->
Adobe Reader and/or Acrobat should be the default Application. If it's not, just Enable it via the drop down menus. That may fix things.
Easy for you!
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Druxy!
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Although, the Blue Monkey is still hiding somewhere, I think, I hope. In any case...
I suspect the Blue Monkey has your keys.
der Brucer
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
Yes, I made love..................... twice!
Alone again?
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TCB, I was sorry to read about Stan. Condolence vibes to you and his family.
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
Yes, I made love..................... twice!
Alone again?
Naturally!
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A Gilbert O'Sullivan reference...
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As for the Topic of the Day... Well... I know what I need to work on, and, well, I just know. :)
However...
Last week, I decided to step on the scale for the first time in a few weeks. A couple of people had noticed that I had lost some weight. Really? Well, lo and behold, I had lost (another) seven pounds! :) -Of course, after last night's Mexican and margarita fest, well...
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Wife Sandy is overwhelmed by all the birthday wishes, and she thanks each and every one of you.
We will be going to our local Todai today for her birthday sushi feast.
:)
I'm sure it's Todai for.
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Well, I almost NEVER imbibe alcohol - but yesterday was an exception... and even the smallest shot of Absolute vodka made my head spin. Another head-spinner was some bites of probably the most luscious and delicious fresh mozzarella I think I have ever tasted!!
As Dorothy Parker once said, "One more drink and I'll be under the host."
I love that!!
Hmmph, depends on the host.
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Watch out for mercury in the sushi.....
Especially if it is in retrograde!
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DR Matthew - Hmm.... Chicken and Waffles! Just remember: maple syrup, a dash or two of Tabasco and a generous sprinkling of toasted pecans! :)
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I resolve to have a more positive attitude about my current documentary, to continue the weight-loss momentum begun last year, use my time more constructively, spend more time with family and friends, and finally...have a party in our new house!
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Just stepped on the scale. Oy...
Not to worry! Due to the axis of the earth, everything weighs five pounds more on New Year's Day.
(So, please be careful grabbing a kleenex today)
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I have a friend in Nashville who has an adorable dog named Shelby. When we travelled around Ireland with him, he brought a little stuffed Shelby, which was our mascot on the trip. Mini-Shelby had quite a few adventures, and turned out to be quite the chick-magnet!
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DR JRand - The apartment is owned by another keyboard player and his husband. -There were at least six Broadway pit pianists at the party last night, more than I've ever seen gathered in one place at one time, in fact. -And I think we've all subbed in for each other at one point or another. In any case...
Let's just say that Greg - the keyboard player - married well. ;) -Although, Greg has been doing pretty well for himself too the past couple years with back-to-back stints as the Assistant Musical Director/Conductor for two very popular musicals.
And here's Greg with my Monkey:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/IMG_5251.jpg)
That photo didn't look at all like I expected.
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That photo didn't look at all like I expected.
Well, I haven't posted all the pics from last night. Yet.
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Great news, DR Jeanne!
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Expected or Hoped?
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I do love Jose's monkey. He's quite adorable. Does he have a name, Jose? I have a monkey about the same size, whose name is Sam. I never thought about having him join me on my adventures, though. Truth be told, Sam is a bit of a layabout. He spends his time among my books and seems happy enough with that life.
I'm trying to remember if my monkey does have a name. I think it's just "Cheeky Monkey". He also used to have a "blue" sibling - a Blue Monkey. Although, the Blue Monkey is still hiding somewhere, I think, I hope. In any case...
When I first started going "on the road", Steve gave me a monkey to take with me as a sort of talisman and reminder of home. While I was cleaning out some boxes earlier this week, I happened to come across Cheeky Monkey, and since last night was my first New Year's Eve in New York City since 1991, I decided that that was a special occasion that just had to be shared with my monkey too.
*Needless to say, I did get a few strange looks on the subway when I was taking pictures of my monkey. Although, now that I think of it, there weren't too many people who thought that that was a strange thing to be doing on New Year's Eve in New York City. ;)
The Blue Monkey probaby has your keys.
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I have just written the first three and a quarter pages of a new novel. It was fun. I had the first paragraph, thankfully - I wrote that a week ago, as soon as I finalized the decision about which book to write - I had it in longhand next to my bed.
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Sure is pretty-looking outside. Perhaps I'll do a long walk rather than a long jog.
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I think the party starts around two o'clock, so I may do another page or two.
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I believe there's an echo in here. ;)
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Did every DR make the utmost of their leap second?
Yes, I made love..................... twice!
Alone again?
Naturally!
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I believe there's an echo in here. ;)
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DR Matthew - Hmm.... Chicken and Waffles! Just remember: maple syrup, a dash or two of Tabasco and a generous sprinkling of toasted pecans! :)
I'll pass that along to the DP, who is using his Nana's Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. I keep mentioning syrup and he looks at me like I have three heads.
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Just stepped on the scale. Oy...
Not to worry! Due to the axis of the earth, everything weighs five pounds more on New Year's Day.
(So, please be careful grabbing a kleenex today)
Thanks - that explains it!!!
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All of God's children cuddle:
(http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/images/2008/06/11/piggiebarbarasaxgetty.jpg)
der Brucer
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And off I go to the gym in this-here complex...
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Oink!!
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I forgot about the Rose Parade, but was reminded at 10:50am. So i watched that. And decided to work on a scrapbook page. I have 3 that are waiting to be done (my niece at her swim class, halloween, and xmas with santa). It takes me a long time to decide on paper, ribbons and a design. But i want to work more on the swim page.
I also read a few chapters of my book. Ate lunch. And watched another episode of Top Chef Season 1.
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I forgot i also would like to watch ELI STONE.
Did anybody watching the Rose Parade on NBC notice how many promos they had for shows starting this week.
It wasn't weird to see the promos. But it was weird to me to hear Nancy O'Dell (co-host for the parade on NBC) saying the promos. It was a good tactic. Because i kept thinking she was talking about a float so i was listening.
That SuperStar of Dance on sunday (where different countries do different styles) sounds interesting.
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I didn't eat the apple crumble for breakfast. I ended up having a bagel and cream cheese, which i don't normally eat but love.
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I didn't find the monkey strange at all.
Seriously I sleep with (well they are on my bed) 2 of my niece's stuffed animals that she sleeps with when she is here.
One is her poochela. My mom bought her 2 identical dogs in case one got lost. So at home she has poochie. And with me she has his twin brother poochela. :)
The other is a TY stuffed panda that reminds her of marzapanda from strawberry shortcake. So she sleeps with those two (or i do when she's not sleeping in my bed)!
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Everything is closed here today.
So TOP CHEF marathon. And reading.
And i still have not watched the first 2 episodes of MTV's THE CITY online yet.
We had the "Top Chef" marathon last week. However, today Bravo (USA) is having "The Biggest Loser" marathon. Sort of complementary programming. ;)
The food network here has been marathoning a ton of shows (hell's kitchen, kitchen nightmares and a lot of others). For Top Chef i think they only showed season 1 and 4.
I saw a promo for The Biggest Loser today. I think they said the new season starts this week?
And new Desperate Housewives on sunday!
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My brother-in-law has a widescreen monitor and said his setting is 1440/900. This lets me view both pictures and the internet in proper ratios. But i find the type too small.
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Wrote another two and a half pages, more than I normally write on the first day of a new novel - but I'm into it, and may even do the rest of the page I'm on (page six) when I get home from the partay.
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I think I must go outside because it's so lovely.
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I didn't find the monkey strange at all.
I don't think anyone found the monkey "strange", DR Jennifer. However, I think some of the people on the subway and just off of Times Square may have found me strange for taking pictures of said monkey. But, then again, I already know I'm strange.
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Well, the oil company still hasn't arrived, so...
I had planned to do some cleaning today, but since it's currently in the low 50s in the apartment, well... And since we're on the ground floor with a concrete slab under the tile flooring, well... And since I just checked the three insta-read thermometers in the kitchen and they're "saying" it's 52 degrees - which means it's probably feels a bit colder than that... So...
I'm heading down to MoMA for some Art, some heat, some food (probably), and I shall be bringing my monkey with me too. :)
Laters...
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-Oh, and the current outside temp here in NYC: 28 degrees. With a "real feel" of 13 degrees. Yep, it's cold.
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Good morning/afternoon all. We spent a quiet New Years with friends, eating Chinese and watching Eddie Izzard movies. It was enjoyable. Toby stayed up way past his bedtime, and as a result we all got to sleep in until 9 am this morning. It was nice, but tomorrow I need to start getting up earlier. Monday morning at 5 am is going to be painful unless I start getting back in the habit of early rising.
Today we are watching a marathon of Kevin Smith movies and being lazy slugs for the day.
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Hello, everyone.
My news: I am now the proud owner--oops, I mean--I am NO LONGER the proud owner of a 1820 townhouse. Yes, we reached the settlement table, but only after a last-minute hiccup, which sent one of my buyers into a tailspin. But all got put right and we signed and settled. I will now rent back for a few weeks, then move.
Congrats on the sale!
~~~Vibes That the Rest of the House-Selling Process Goes VERY Smoothly!!~~~
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PAGE NINE DANCE!!
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OH!
And a Very Happy BIrthday to My Youngest Brother, Jay!!!!
Happy Birthday to DR Jose's YB Jay!
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Well, at the least the Hollywood Foreign Press saw some merit in SCROOGE. Albert Finney won the Best Actor Golden Globe for his performance, and it was nominated for Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Song, and Best Score.
I have raved here many times about the film. I, too, think it's Bricusse's best work, and "Happiness" is one of the most haunting songs to come from a movie ever. It is the one Christmas themed movie I return to each year. I don't get around to IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE or other versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL every year, but I NEVER fail to watch SCROOGE, and I'll likely watch it again within a few months just because I love it so much.
I was one of those crowds of people who saw it at Radio City Music Hall, and on the big screen with the stereophonic sound, it was quite an experience. The moment in "See the Phantoms" when that hideous ghost comes right at the camera had me flinching in my seat. I literally ducked!
This is one of my two all-time favorite Christmas movies..."A Christmas Story" is the other. We (my sister, niece, rest of the family) have to watch this ever year. :D
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Topic of the Day: I've never made any New Year's Resolutions (at least, none that I can remember). If I were to make one this year, it would be to get more sleep. ::) I stay up too late and get up too early. Consequently, I never feel rested during the day.
That's what it'll be...to get more sleep on a regular basis.
So, Happy New Year, Everyone!! I'm going to bed.
Good night, BK...and guests. ;D
Staying up too late I understand, George, but getting up too early? Don't you go to work about the same time I am getting off work?
It takes me that long to actually wake up and get ready to go to work.
;)
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George - Is it a focusing-the- contact-lenses thing?
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I don't often make resolutions for the New Year, but I do like the idea of having a clean slate in front of me, with chances to improve things from the way they were the year before.
2008 was a weird combination of ups and downs for me. The personal side of my life was filled with wonderful things: the pregnancy, our trip to New York and New England, the birth of a healthy baby, wonderful times spent with our family and friends. All of this contrasted with the underlying downturn in the state of our world that stops me from calling 2008 a truly positive year. There was so much that went wrong, so much that seemed to test how low we could sink as a people. But unless we change our collective mindset, we will have no chance of improvement.
So I resolve to keep an open mind, to believe that things can get better.
My mother gently reminded me, after seeing me over the holidays, that I tend to forget to care of myself in my desire to care for Toby and Jed. So I also resolve to take time for myself, taking care of me so I don't get totally run down.
I suppose I could add the usual "I resolve to eat better and exercise more." But I'll be a bit more specific about it and say "I resolve to get the rest of this baby weight off!"
And lastly, I resolve not to slip away from HHW again. I forget sometimes what a truly special and wonderful group of people you are. TCB said it best, I can't improve on that, but I wanted to add that I agree with him wholeheartedly.
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George - Is it a focusing-the- contact-lenses thing?
No. :-X
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PAGE NINE DANCE!!
LETS DO THE NINE WARP AGAIN!
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/timewarp2.jpg)
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And now that I'm all caught up with today's New Year's Day posts, I must leave. I have to shower and get dressed, then go to the store for my sister, then go to my sister's for our family's New Year's Day together. Our parents are coming over! It's my mom's first day out of the house (not including Tuesday's physical therapy session) since her knee replacement surgery, a couple of weeks ago.
Have a great day, all! ;D
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I am still cooking.
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I guess I'm in the minority: I always hated the film SCROOGE. I've been playing a lot, though, the CD of the cast recording of THE STINGIEST MAN IN TOWN, which was a tv special with Basil Rathbone,Vic Damone, Patrice Munsel, Robert Weede, Martyn Green, and Johnny Desmond around 1956. I don't like all of the score but some of it's very good. I wonder if a complete kinescope exists? It never turns up on eBay as a bootleg DVD.
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The pdf problem gets curiouser and curiouser: if I go to webmail on Firefox I can download the pdfs but I can do nothing with my current email server! Once it's on my desktop, I'm fine. Damn!
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I haven't made resolutions on January 1st for years. I generally resolve to do things at various times during the year and do them (or try to) when I resolve them.
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I think I got the latest upgrade on Adobe Reader and I haven't had any probs with pdfs at all.
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I am still cooking.
Is there someone handy to take you out of the pot when you are done?
der Brucer
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It has stayed very cold out today. I've had to go on the porch a couple of times today to add things to the recyle bin for setting out tomorrow, and it's SUCH a change from the way it's been for most of the last couple of weeks.
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I began my afternoon watching an NCIS episode from Season 3. Zac Efron had an important part in the story, and it was funny seeing him in the show. The story concerned an abducted female Navy officer, and though the ending seemed a bit botched, it was an OK episode.
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Better was the next episode I watched which involved the murder of two Korean wives of U.S. Marines and the disappearance of a third Korean wife. Some surprises in this one, and I enjoyed it a bit more than the first one.
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And I concluded my afternoon viewing with a movie mystery, one of my all-time favorites: EVIL UNDER THE SUN. That superb use of Cole Porter music and the cast to die for all playing the hell out of their roles. As many times as I've watched it, I never fail to be completely delighted by everything about this film. And the mystery is one of Christie's finest puzzles.
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I do plan to watch BODY HEAT on Blu-ray this evening. I'll have time for a second film, and I haven't decided yet what that will be.
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Just got the source material for what will hopefully be an upcoming Kritzerland limited edition CD - perhaps in March - it will need a bit of cleanup, but my mastering guy is really good at that - if he does what I hope he can, this will be a wonderful release.
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What wonderful news to start the year from DR Jeanne!!!! :D
CONGRATULATIONS to you! So you will be making a final one-way trek West in a matter of weeks??
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Good news also from bk.
Let it be so for all of us!!
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I guess I'll shave and shower and get ready to go to the partay.
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Having a Frederic Talgorn CD marathon - he's become one of my favorite film composers working today.
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And I concluded my afternoon viewing with a movie mystery, one of my all-time favorites: EVIL UNDER THE SUN. That superb use of Cole Porter music and the cast to die for all playing the hell out of their roles. As many times as I've watched it, I never fail to be completely delighted by everything about this film. And the mystery is one of Christie's finest puzzles.
I agree with you. It fails to keep the Agatha Christie flavor of other movies, (like "Orient Expresss") but it is still a classic and a true favorite.
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What does it mean in Fiddler when they say "We know that when good fortune favors two such men it stands to reason we deserve it too!"
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And I concluded my afternoon viewing with a movie mystery, one of my all-time favorites: EVIL UNDER THE SUN. That superb use of Cole Porter music and the cast to die for all playing the hell out of their roles. As many times as I've watched it, I never fail to be completely delighted by everything about this film. And the mystery is one of Christie's finest puzzles.
I agree with you. It fails to keep the Agatha Christie flavor of other movies, (like "Orient Expresss") but it is still a classic and a true favorite.
Since each succeeding film after ORIENT EXPRESS had done lesser box-office than the previous one, I think there was a concerted effort to veer away a bit from the original tone particularly of ORIENT EXPRESS and NILE. This one is much more playful and overtly campy (which we saw a bit of in MIRROR).
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Now, I have some things to work with on the computer and then will head down to proceed with the evening's entertainment.
WBBL.
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Back from a nice brunch at Todai.
They have the greatest deserts there and, in the words of the late Lou Costello, "I was a bad boy!"
::)
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Back from a nice brunch at Todai.
They have the greatest deserts there and, in the words of the late Lou Costello, "I was a bad boy!"
::)
Good! That's the way it should be!
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Isn't
"If you need New Year's to bubble,
then order a double
and wait"
from "It's Todai"?
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Isn't
"Bad boy
That's the way it should be"
from...oh, never mind
:)
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not caught up - not likely to be - all I am doing is sleeping these days
Hope everyone had a fine New Year's Eve and that BK feels better after his fall
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not caught up - not likely to be - all I am doing is sleeping these days
Hope everyone had a fine New Year's Eve and that BK feels better after his fall
How nice to see you online posting, vixmom. The happiest of New Years to you, vixdad, and the vixter.
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...............and Jerry Mathers as The Vixter!
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...............and Jerry Mathers as The Vixter!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Sorry, I couldn't resist.
That's what I've heard.
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Sorry, I couldn't resist.
That's what I've heard.
Want to find out? ;)
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It's been a quiet day in Lake Woebegon... :)
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Want to find out?
I think DR td is in line in front of me. ;)
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Look!!!! Laura DR has returned to us from the kitchen!!!
Did the chef's hat help any??
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I just learned that George & Ira [Gershwin] are buried not too far from where I live. I'll have to pay them a visit, one of these days.
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Jascha Heifetz plays the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFaq9kTlcaY)
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Well, excerpts, at any rate...
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Just got the source material for what will hopefully be an upcoming Kritzerland limited edition CD - perhaps in March - it will need a bit of cleanup, but my mastering guy is really good at that - if he does what I hope he can, this will be a wonderful release.
I expect breathless "exclusively told to me" details to be posted at a certain A&M site within seconds. ;)
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Good evening! I went to Benjamin Button this afternoon. It was supposed to start at 1:10PM and at 1:20 it hadn't started yet. A room full of people and no one wondered about this???? So I got up and went out and asked about it. They didn't realize that no one had started the movie. By the time I got back to my seat the previews came on.
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I enjoyed the movie. I haven't read the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story that it's based on, but I have read The Confessions of Max Tivoli which is similar and a book that really stuck with me after I read it.
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My New Year's Resolution is to leave the issues and people who have a negative impact on me back in 2008 and have a positive outlook this year.
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I also want to continue the weight loss etc that I've begun, but I consider that a part of being positive and I think I have a better chance to keep my resolution if I don't get too specific about it
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I also stopped at Home Depot after the movie and picked up a couple of their heavy duty plastic shelving units for my store room. I have too much on the floor in there and I'm concerned that if the plumbing fix goes bad it could all get wet. SO, one more thing to do over the weekend.
I didn't take the cabinet down, it's too solid. I did take off the hardware and a little shelf rail that was on it. I also took down the towel bars and won't be putting two of them up again. How many towel bars to you need in a tiny bathroom? So, I hope to get the paint going this weekend
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Congrats on closing DR Jeanne
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Ok, I have lots of points left so I better go eat something!
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...We used to have this restaurant here that i adored (it's closed now) called Chi Chis. They had amazing fried ice cream. And they used to have 1/2 priced margaritas a few days a week.
They also had the largest outbreak of Hepetitis A in US history. Four people died, and nearly 700 people became ill because of the disease, which was linked to food Chi-Chi's served. No wonder the chain never recovered from bankruptcy.
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...We used to have this restaurant here that i adored (it's closed now) called Chi Chis. They had amazing fried ice cream. And they used to have 1/2 priced margaritas a few days a week.
They also had the largest outbreak of Hepetitis A in US history. Four people died, and nearly 700 people became ill because of the disease, which was linked to food Chi-Chi's served. No wonder the chain never recovered from bankruptcy.
I wonder if it was part of the US chain. I didn't think this one was. But i'm not positive.
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Oh-My-Gosh my first Rose parade with HD! It's soooo beautiful! It's like I'm there!
I vow that someday, I will see the Rose parade in person.
Plan carefully, if you do go.
The parade route along Colorado Blvd. is a zoo, starting at least 24 hours before the actual parade, with revelers blocking the sidewalk as the camp out for their viewing places. I mean, it is literally mobbed. If you want to do the parade this way, make sure you're with a good band of co-revelers, and plan on a long, chilly and noisy night.
The other option is to book ahead, paying for seats in the grandstands (set up weeks in advance), and also for a hotel room nearby. Pricey.
You might be better off staying right where you are, watching the event via your HD television.
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I loved Chi Chi's
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...We used to have this restaurant here that i adored (it's closed now) called Chi Chis. They had amazing fried ice cream. And they used to have 1/2 priced margaritas a few days a week.
They also had the largest outbreak of Hepetitis A in US history. Four people died, and nearly 700 people became ill because of the disease, which was linked to food Chi-Chi's served. No wonder the chain never recovered from bankruptcy.
I wonder if it was part of the US chain. I didn't think this one was. But i'm not positive.
If it was Chi-Chi's, it was part of the chain. Which went belly up. Terminal illness.
The name Chi-Chi's continues, however, on supermarket shelves. Hormel uses the name, which it bought the rights to from the original company, for it's salsas and chiles.
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I'm not the only one who thinh
I enjoyed the movie. I haven't read the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story that it's based on, but I have read The Confessions of Max Tivoli which is similar and a book that really stuck with me after I read it.
Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks this
http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/90000609/post/1750037975.html
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Thanks, PennyO, for the best ever New Year's activity:
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Want to find out?
I think DR td is in line in front of me. ;)
DR singdaw, you have a phone message.
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The dinner at Center Cut in the Edison Hotel was a lot of fun! Bruce Pomahac is one of my favorite people and we dished and laughed through a wonderful meal begnning with cocktails: he had a mojito and I had a concoction of apple cider and several other choice ingredients called on the menu "La Vie en Rosemary." For starters Brice had a lettuce/tomator salad and I had Manhattan clam chowder. He had steak and I had smoked salmon with asparagus and potatoes dauphinoise. For dessert we had bananas foster. Yum
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I'm up and happy to say I did not get out of bed from the time I went to sleep till a few minutes ago. It looks like a gorgeous day outside. I awoke to no wireless signal but instead of getting upset to the point of wanting to hurl the modem and Airport Extreme out the window, instead of doing The BK Panic, I simply unplugged the modem and the Airport Extreme, went about my business, plugged them both back in and was on the Internet instantly. And that's the way I'm going to handle problems this year, baby.
Good for you, Bruce! Save all that stress for something else!
Uh, maybe not the best idea. You know how he has problems with driving in LA.
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Good Evening!
I had a great time at MoMA this afternoon. It truly was a great way to start off the New Year, and I even ran into a friend of mine who was there with some of her friends - who happened to be currently studying Art at my alma mater, Virginia Commonwealth University. -And so on, and so on, and so on.. ;)
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OH!
And my monkey had a great time too!
I even took some pics to document his first visit: Monkey at MoMA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23108900@N02/sets/72157611975941393/show/)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3157403909_5f2baa8d12.jpg)
:) :) :) :)
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The pork and saurkraut is resting.
The Hoppin' John is cooking.
Now, all I need is to get der B off the couch so he can make his mashed potatoes.
The store totally sold out of real potatoes, or I'd make them for him.
Instead, he's going to have mashed potatoes from potato buds.
I refuse to touch the stuff, food snob that I am. Bleh.
::)
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I think I'll go see what the Mummers are up to.
I wonder if Craig & Ioana went. They figured they could walk over & watch the parade. When we lived in Ivyland, PA we never went to the parades in the city.
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DR JRand, TWO FOR THE ROAD is one of our favorite movies.
Bruce, Keith & I were working at the Bruin Theater when it showed. As far as we knew it was very well received. I loved being able to watch it over & over.
DR Druxy, Albert Finny’s version is my favorite SCROOGE.
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Hello, everyone.
My news: I am now the proud owner--oops, I mean--I am NO LONGER the proud owner of a 1820 townhouse. Yes, we reached the settlement table, but only after a last-minute hiccup, which sent one of my buyers into a tailspin. But all got put right and we signed and settled. I will now rent back for a few weeks, then move.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Now what?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JOSES, YOOUNGEST DB JAY!
Poor Joshie.
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I didn't find the monkey strange at all.
I don't think anyone found the monkey "strange", DR Jennifer. However, I think some of the people on the subway and just off of Times Square may have found me strange for taking pictures of said monkey. But, then again, I already know I'm strange.
ROTFLOL! :)
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I didn't find the monkey strange at all.
I don't think anyone found the monkey "strange", DR Jennifer. However, I think some of the people on the subway and just off of Times Square may have found me strange for taking pictures of said monkey. But, then again, I already know I'm strange.
ROTFLOL! :)
And while I was sprawled out on the gallery floors today in MoMA, well... But I think it was worth it. Anything for my monkey. ;)
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Jascha Heifetz plays the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFaq9kTlcaY)
THANK YOU :)
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For a moment, i thought you were thanking the monkey
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Good news from DR JEANNE.....and always nice to hear from DR VIXMOM.
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From FJL:
Thanks, Jane. It's always a lovely party, but (and maybe it's in my mind) when you're sniffling and coughing at a big party, I sometimes feel like people are thinking "Oh no, I'm going to catch that cold if I shake his hand or hug him hello."
I mentioned your consideration to a friend today after she complained about the person sneezing & coughing throughout her New Years Eve movie experience.
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Thanks for the information regarding the apartment, DR JOSE. I hope to someday marry well, too. But as the years go by, the hopes dim.
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Watching Mr KING KONG about to set out on his quest for Anne Darrow in New York City! Talk about a Big Monkey loose in the Big Apple!
The pictures were lovely....from last night and today!
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I have to work tomorrow, so I guess I will go to bed.....
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I'm not the only one who thinhI enjoyed the movie. I haven't read the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story that it's based on, but I have read The Confessions of Max Tivoli which is similar and a book that really stuck with me after I read it.
Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks this
http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/90000609/post/1750037975.html
Very interesting. I will have to read more about the two books. I never read Fitzgerald's short story. We went with friends to see the movie today. The thought of a 2hr 45 min, 3 hrs if you include the previews, Brad Pitt film wasn't all that appealing to Keith & me. We all liked the movie very much & were impressed with the make-up & special effects. Cate Blanchard was wonderful as we usually find her. The big surprise was the superb acting by Brad Pitt.
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Jane - It actually worked out reasonably for me.
The Anderson Cooper-Kathy Griffin show made homebound on New Year's Eve a lot more bearable.
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And Skip stayed home with me once he came back around 11:40
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Jane - You;re just 17 away from 21000.
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Back from a wonderful party at Mr. Barry Pearl's home environment. I knew quite a few people, met some nice people I didn't know, and had some excellent foodstuffs. I actually was a very GOOD boy in terms of the main food - I had one little piece of brisket, which couldn't have been more than two ounces, some homemade cole slaw (really good), one fried chicken wing (small), and that was it. I did that because I'd already had a gander at the desserts, and I knew that I was going to make my main meal the desserts rather than the food. So, I had a tiny piece of chocolate bundt cake (may have been flourless - it was very light), with whipped cream, some sort of small bar of something good (chocolate and maybe some sort of fruit), and, best of all, a sliver of a chocolate peanut butter cheese cake, with whipped cream. I stayed longer than I normally do, about three hours, and then I came home. I was then feeling very guilty about not jogging on the first day of the New Year, and since my knee was feeling much better, I decided to do the long jog. It's the first time I've done the long jog after dark - I don't like it as much, although I must say it was fairly easy, I did it more briskly, and my knee didn't really give me any problems at all. But some of my route is not well-lit at night, and I don't love running under a dark freeway underpass. But I'm really glad I did it.
While I was jogging, I came up with four really good things to add to the pages I did this morning. I'll probably save that for the morning's writing, since I know exactly what it is and where it goes and it's always good to start a day's writing knowing what you're doing. I wrote it all out in longhand, so all I'll have to do is insert it where it belongs, then carry on from where I left off. The best thing is I came up with the last line for the chapter, whenever I get to it. It's just what I was looking for.
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I'm going to finish watching Cluny Brown in a little while, then maybe move on to a Mannix episode or two.
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Jane - You;re just 17 away from 21000.
Goodness, I had better keep posting ;)
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The entire short story of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON:
http://www.readbookonline.net/read/690/10628/
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And lastly, I resolve not to slip away from HHW again. I forget sometimes what a truly special and wonderful group of people you are. TCB said it best, I can't improve on that, but I wanted to add that I agree with him wholeheartedly.
This is very good news :)
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I guess I'm in the minority: I always hated the film SCROOGE.
I never cared for it until I saw Albert Finny as SCROOGE.
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Jane - It actually worked out reasonably for me.
The Anderson Cooper-Kathy Griffin show made homebound on New Year's Eve a lot more bearable.
I'm glad you enjoyed your evening.
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Page 12 dance
(http://www.indiana.edu/~kines/img/girl_red.jpg)
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I don't think I can post anymore tonight.
'night
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I guess I'm in the minority: I always hated the film SCROOGE.
I never cared for it until I saw Albert Finny as SCROOGE.
I think that elmore was saying that he hated that version, not THE CHRISTMAS CAROL, itself. Albert Finney was very good, but I was better.
:D
G'night!
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I've always loved A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I enjoyed teaching it to my honors seventh graders, and they always seemed to enjoy it.
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And it's COLD here. It was surprpsingly cold when I took out my garbage and recycle bin a few minutes ago. Much colder air than I've felt here in many weeks.
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I had a warm, wonderful evening of viewing treats. I began with one of the great modern noirs: BODY HEAT. A great tale acted to perfection by a sterling cast with some really neat twists. No matter how many times I see it, I enjoy the construction of the caper.
The Blu-ray looked very nice and it had a great Dolby TrueHD track. I just love John Barry's music.
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Next, I pulled our NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS. I hadn't watched it since reviewing it early in 2008, so it was interesting watching it again for fun. It's a structural mess, of course, but the cast is fun, and it has pretty good pace.
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Spoo! I meant to add that it was on Blu-ray and had one of the best transfers I've seen this year. The Dolby TrueHD track on this was thunderous.
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And I concluded my evening by watching the first 50 minutes of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, the 1950 MGM movie version. Warners did a good job of this transfer. It looked very nice indeed upconverted.
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DR MattH - I meant to ask you this earlier: Does "El Norte" include the program they ran along with it when they showed it on PBS? I remember it was sort of a background piece about the making of the movie, and the illegal immigration situation at the time, IIRC.
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DR MattH - I meant to ask you this earlier: Does "El Norte" include the program they ran along with it when they showed it on PBS? I remember it was sort of a background piece about the making of the movie, and the illegal immigration situation at the time, IIRC.
There is a very complete 58 1/2 minute documentary on the making of the film with the director, producer, set designer, and the two stars covering all the topics you mentioned and much more. It appears to have been recently made, however.
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Tomorrow I will likely watch SWING VOTE on Blu-ray, but I won't kill myself trying to get the entire disc watched and written up tomorrow. My friend Gregg is coming in from visiting his parents in St. Louis for the holidays, and we always go have Chinese on the day he gets back into town. His plane comes in at 3:30 tomorrow (someone else is picking him up at the airport), so we'll eat later in the afternoon.
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DR MattH - I meant to ask you this earlier: Does "El Norte" include the program they ran along with it when they showed it on PBS? I remember it was sort of a background piece about the making of the movie, and the illegal immigration situation at the time, IIRC.
There is a very complete 58 1/2 minute documentary on the making of the film with the director, producer, set designer, and the two stars covering all the topics you mentioned and much more. It appears to have been recently made, however.
OK. I seem to remember it being presented on PBS as part of either "Great Performances" or "American Playhouse", but... Then again, it's been so long ago, that my memory may have filled in some holes all its own. ;)
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Guess I've completed my internet surf for the evening. Now it's time to head downstairs, read a bit, and then go to bed.
Good night!
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DR MattH - I meant to ask you this earlier: Does "El Norte" include the program they ran along with it when they showed it on PBS? I remember it was sort of a background piece about the making of the movie, and the illegal immigration situation at the time, IIRC.
There is a very complete 58 1/2 minute documentary on the making of the film with the director, producer, set designer, and the two stars covering all the topics you mentioned and much more. It appears to have been recently made, however.
OK. I seem to remember it being presented on PBS as part of either "Great Performances" or "American Playhouse", but... Then again, it's been so long ago, that my memory may have filled in some holes all its own. ;)
Oh, PBS funded $400,000 of the $700,000 budget for the movie and it did play on AMERICAN PLAYHOUSE, but they let it have a theatrical release first since it was such a big hit on the art house circuit.
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For a moment, i thought you were thanking the monkey
Isn't that spelled 'spanking' the monkey?
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And now I'm REALLY heading downstairs!
;D
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For a moment, i thought you were thanking the monkey
Isn't that spelled 'spanking' the monkey?
Only in Portland. When it's snowing.
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Finished Cluny Brown and am now watching another movie I TIVOd, but I won't finish it this evening.
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I didn't find the monkey strange at all.
I don't think anyone found the monkey "strange", DR Jennifer. However, I think some of the people on the subway and just off of Times Square may have found me strange for taking pictures of said monkey. But, then again, I already know I'm strange.
ROTFLOL! :)
And while I was sprawled out on the gallery floors today in MoMA, well... But I think it was worth it. Anything for my monkey. ;)
I love the Monkey at MOMA series. Thanks for sharing your adventures with Cheeky Monkey
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Happy first day of January 2009, everyone.
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Loved the monkey photos, Jose!
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I'm not the only one who thinhI enjoyed the movie. I haven't read the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story that it's based on, but I have read The Confessions of Max Tivoli which is similar and a book that really stuck with me after I read it.
Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks this
http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/90000609/post/1750037975.html
Very interesting. I will have to read more about the two books. I never read Fitzgerald's short story. We went with friends to see the movie today. The thought of a 2hr 45 min, 3 hrs if you include the previews, Brad Pitt film wasn't all that appealing to Keith & me. We all liked the movie very much & were impressed with the make-up & special effects. Cate Blanchard was wonderful as we usually find her. The big surprise was the superb acting by Brad Pitt.
The short story is available online if you do a search for it. I read it today. If you liked the movie, I recommend the book The Confessions of Max Tivoli. The story is more complicated and has a lot more to it. The setting is different etc. But the similarities are striking.
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Thank You, DR Cillaliz.
Thank You, DR Laura.
And my monkey Thanks you too.
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My mother gently reminded me, after seeing me over the holidays, that I tend to forget to care of myself in my desire to care for Toby and Jed. So I also resolve to take time for myself, taking care of me so I don't get totally run down.
As the pregnant star on Eli Stone was just reminded "The best thing you can do for your baby is to take care of yourself".
der Brucer
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Jane - It actually worked out reasonably for me.
The Anderson Cooper-Kathy Griffin show made homebound on New Year's Eve a lot more bearable.
I recorded it and am watching this right now. They're very funny together. :)
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...now that I'm home from my sister's house.
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Chicken and waffles for dinner - very yummy. No syrup involved, still very yummy. Just woke up as the DP and I were watching "Prince Caspian" and I fell asleep, which is par for the course. I have no clew what's going on, so I'm surfing until it's over. That's all, not much more to report.
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DR Jose, I also loved revisiting MOMA through the eyes of your monkey.
(Okay, I dare any of you to claim "Through The Eyes of Your Monkey" as a title of your upcoming anything!)
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I loved the Monkey pictures at the MOMA. :D
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Thank You, DR Dan (the Man).
*I sent the link to the photos to Twitter folks at MoMA. Not really expecting a response, but would be cool if I did.
**And to continue the series, I think I'm going to keep it alliterative: Monkey at the Met... at the Metropolitan... at the Morgan... at Macy's... ;)
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Ok, it must be said "Oh, monkey, monkey, monkey you broke my heart in two..."
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I went down the basement about 7:30 and decided to just sort of look at the bathroom to decide what I'm going to do next. So I put a little paint on the wall. Cut a slice of the wall paper off and taped it up (still not sure about it) Then I looked at the monstrosity of a cupboard. Ok, it would be a fairly small cupboard in a bigger space, but this isn't a big space.
I decided the only reason I wasn't taking it down was a fear that it would hit me in the head and I would lay on the basement floor for a week before anyone found me...or something like that. I decided that was silly, got out the screwdriver and took the thing down. It was easy and really not very heavy. Man does that open up the space. I also discovered that plain water on the paper backing takes it off. So, I am going to do things right and if I'm feeling up to it after work will finish stripping the wallpaper. I hadn't planned to do this much right now, but I don't want to be carrying paint cans over the new carpet so I'm trying to get it all done before then.
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Now I must get to sleep. I'm going to go to work in the morning. I gave Edith the day off. The truth is it's been a long time since I had a day there myself and I like to just be there alone every once in awhile. Better get some sleep/ Night
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I've loved SCROOGE ever since the eighth grade class trip I took to go see it at a movie theatre. And I remember how angry I was with the yearly television showings (only on New York channel 9, I think) where a couple of segments were cut out. I don't think I saw the film in its entirety until it was issued on VHS.
If I have one issue with the movie, it's the Scrooge in Hell segment. It seems so out of step with the rest of the movie in look and tone that I often thought it was done with another director but I've never heard of any such story.
But other than that, I love the film. I think all of the numbers are perfect (well, not too sure about what Alec Guinness is singing, but it fits the mood.) And while Albert Finney only comes in as my third favorite Scrooge (Alastair Sim and Mr. Magoo are #1 and #2), there are no better Ghosts of Christmases Past and Present than Dame Edith Evans and Kenneth More.
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*I sent the link to the photos to Twitter folks at MoMA. Not really expecting a response, but would be cool if I did.
**And to continue the series, I think I'm going to keep it alliterative: Monkey at the Met... at the Metropolitan... at the Morgan... at Macy's... ;)
Seriously, DR Jose, I think there's a book idea in this. Something like a childrens book aimed at adults kind of thing. And maybe a whole series...
...and don't forget a full page ad in New York Magazine featuring Monkey at Magnolia...
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Finished with my viewing for the evening. I watched one episode of Mannix - guest stars were Nancy Kovak, Robert Reed, and Lloyd Bochner. Terrible script.
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Thank You, DR Dan (the Man).
*I sent the link to the photos to Twitter folks at MoMA. Not really expecting a response, but would be cool if I did.
**And to continue the series, I think I'm going to keep it alliterative: Monkey at the Met... at the Metropolitan... at the Morgan... at Macy's... ;)
...at the Mineshaft :-X
der Brucer
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Thank You, DR Dan (the Man).
*I sent the link to the photos to Twitter folks at MoMA. Not really expecting a response, but would be cool if I did.
**And to continue the series, I think I'm going to keep it alliterative: Monkey at the Met... at the Metropolitan... at the Morgan... at Macy's... ;)
...at the Mineshaft :-X
der Brucer
It's closed.
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*I sent the link to the photos to Twitter folks at MoMA. Not really expecting a response, but would be cool if I did.
**And to continue the series, I think I'm going to keep it alliterative: Monkey at the Met... at the Metropolitan... at the Morgan... at Macy's... ;)
Seriously, DR Jose, I think there's a book idea in this. Something like a childrens book aimed at adults kind of thing. And maybe a whole series...
...and don't forget a full page ad in New York Magazine featuring Monkey at Magnolia...
:)
I've come across a couple of photo series/sets on flickr.com where people have placed various stuffed animals or other objects in various settings. There's a great set of photographs where someone took a set of letters - like house numbers/letters - around the globe. Very inventive and beautiful.
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And...
Goodnight.
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Welcome seven GUESTS.
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WUSSBURGERS of 2009! A Busby Berkeley Film.
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I'm the only one in the jernt.
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Will we never get to page fourteen?
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I suppose I could singlehandedly take us to page fourteen.
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Of course, I have no idea how many posts that would be.
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What am I, doing a monologue?
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I'm listening to a solo flute play a plaintive melody.
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Perry Mason is listening to a plaintiff melody.
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We don't allow groaning here at haineshisway.com.
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I don't know, page fourteen seems far away.
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Seven posts.
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Do I have six more posts in me and if so what are those six posts doing in me?
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Five posts to page fourteen.
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I've got the drive, I've got the spirit, I'm going for the gold...
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Any time now.
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And then I shall post the new notes.
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This should do it.
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I meant to say THIS should do it.
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My work here is done.
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Done here is my work.