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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were earnest and had importance, and now it is time for you to post until the earnest cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: LENITIVE!
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DR Jane - thanks much for the link last night to Cedar Point. I enjoyed "riding" some of the attractions! :D
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DR Kerry - glad you are settling in well; your new place sounds nice!
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~~~VIBES OF FORTITUDE AND STRENGTH ~~~
today for DR Cillaliz!!!!!
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A VERY HAPPY HHW BIRTHDAY
TO DR WILLIAM E. LURIE!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday, William Lurie!
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Vibes and prayers today for Cillaliz and Gretchen for strength and peace.
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BK, I am glad to hear you are back in the recording studio. I have found that most of my favorite CDs have been the ones you have recorded.
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Happy Birthday William E Lurie!!!
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HAPPY NATAL DAY DEAR READER WILLIAM E. LURIE!!!
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Good morning!
Another cool morning with slightly reduced temperatures this afternoon: low to mid 80s. This week is supposed to be repeats of that every day.
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So sorry about not making a late night appearance last night. After I watched my second movie, my eyes would just not stay open so around 8:45, I put myself to bed. Nice to get to sleep early, but when I woke up at 4:30, I wondered what I was going to do for the rest of the morning. [sigh]
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As for last night, I began by watching THIS IS SPINAL TAP on Blu-ray. I've always enjoyed this movie, and it had me laughing all over again last night. Not the best of the mockumentaries, but certainly one of the best.
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Then I decided to revisit SLEEPING BEAUTY on Blu-ray since I hadn't watched it again since I reviewed it last year. I SO love this movie and feel so glad to have it in high definition. The picture and sound did not disappoint on this viewing.
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I guess I will go ahead and watch on of the Criterion Blu-rays I have left for review: PIERROT LE FOU. I reviewed the DVD version some months ago, so doing the Blu-ray will be very easy. Not one of my favorite Godard films; he was starting to play around with perspective, continuity, etc. with this movie, and about now his movies all seem too calculated to be different and self-conscious.
Still, I'm eager to see what it looks like in high definition.
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Because I was up so early this morning, I had time to watch two more LEVERAGE episodes. The first was one of my favorites from the first season where the team is on a plane that is being sabotaged. The second, involving a fake miracle at a church, was less fun though it did have D.B. Sweeney who's a current actor I really like and Scott Lowell (from QAF) as a ruthless entrepreneur.
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Happy Birthday, William Lurie!
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I have MAD MEN which recorded last night to watch while I eat lunch today.
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I don't want to get into any kind of political discussion re the TOD, so I'll pick income tax as my way to change how the country is run. I'd like to see the end to all the endless rules and deductions and do a straight percentage of one's yearly income owed. Say: 8% of one's reported income.
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Question: If you could change one thing about the way this country is run, what would it be?
That IS a "dangerous" question, BK.
So, I think I'll play it safe this time and avoid it.
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Good morning, all! I slept well and I wonder what to do with the day. I suppose I will tackle the refrigerator this morning, get to a bit of work on OH BOY!. and try to catch a late afternoon showing of JULIE & JULIA.
Beyond that, I'll see where the day takes me.
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Happy Birthday, DR William E. Lurie!
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Happy Birthday to William E. Lurie!
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DR Jane, re: your coaster comments from last night.
I also have neck problems. Although not as bad as yours. When i was about 20, my neck just gave out (i had not done anything to it that i know of). I had to wear a neck brace that whole summer and went to physio. And then after that it would get very sore when i would write exams.
So i do have to be careful on the roller coasters. However lately my neck has not hurt at all. Although my lower back problem still has not gone away. :(
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Looks like I've finished all of my morning internet surfing, so I'll shut things down here and head back down to watch something fun. I may hold off on disc 3 in the LEVERAGE set. I'm going through them too fast, so I may pull out a Rathbone/Sherlock Holmes movie or a THIN MAN just to pass the rest of the morning before I start cooking something for lunch.
WBBL.
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Oh, looks like around 1 p.m. (EDT), Amazon will have the Blu-ray of CASABLANCA on sale. The teaser on the Gold Box page seemed to suggest it was coming.
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And now I'm REALLY going!
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TOD: I won't back away from this because I think I can keep it non-partisan (overall). One of the news segments on this morning's local news had to do with the fact that "some" schools, nationwide, won't be carrying President Obama's address to school children. The brouhaha over this has become a symptom of what I think is a breakdown in society -- irrational hysteria fueled by deliberate lies and misinformation.
This is something that all political institutions perpetrate for the sole purposes of gaining power and destroying those who oppose them.
On the morning news segment, a white woman was distraught and could barely speak so hysterical she was over the possibility of her precious child having to be exposed to "that". Her husband, grinning broadly, stood beside her holding her.
It was the way she said "that" which aroused suspicions in my mind as to what it was she was really objecting to....was it the president, himself, or that he was going to be encouraging children everywhere to work hard and strive to get the best education possible? It doesn't matter at all that the White House has assured everyone there will be no references to Obama's policies or that there will be no requests for children to be challenged to think of ways they can help him work toward attaining his goals for the country. (I mean...how DARE he have goals that are for everyone??!!!) I have to wonder how careful the parents are at home when it comes to hiding the newspapers and magazines and monitoring TV lest some news item expose their child to "that".
I suspect some of this hysteria is fueled by media interest...media jumping on some disgruntled comment and then fueling the consumptive fires it spawns for the sake of news ratings.
So...the change I'd seek is that the media return to honesty and turn away from yellow journalism which, truly, has become the norm. I'd also appoint regional bitch-slappers to hunt some of these people down who turn on the emoting for the cameras and, likely, have a laugh about it afterward.
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TOD: I won't back away from this because I think I can keep it non-partisan (overall). One of the news segments on this morning's local news had to do with the fact that "some" schools, nationwide, won't be carrying President Obama's address to school children. The brouhaha over this has become a symptom of what I think is a breakdown in society -- irrational hysteria fueled by deliberate lies and misinformation.
This is something that all political institutions perpetrate for the sole purposes of gaining power and destroying those who oppose them.
On the morning news segment, a white woman was distraught and could barely speak so hysterical she was over the possibility of her precious child having to be exposed to "that". Her husband stood stolidly beside her holding her steady with hands on both her shoulders.
It was the way she said "that" which aroused suspicions in my mind as to what it was she was really objecting to....was it the president, himself, or that he was going to be encouraging children everywhere to work hard and strive to get the best education possible? It doesn't matter at all that the White House has assured everyone there will be no references to Obama's policies or that there will be no requests for children to be challenged to think of ways they can help him work toward attaining his goals for the country. (I mean...how DARE he have goals that are for everyone??!!!)
I suspect some of this hysteria is fueled by media interest...media jumping on some disgruntled comment and then fueling the consumptive fires it spawns for the sake of news ratings.
So...the change I'd seek is that the media return to honesty and turn away from yellow journalism which, truly, has become the norm. I'd also appoint regional bitch-slappers to hunt some of these people down who turn on the emoting for the cameras and, likely, have a laugh about it afterward.
That's a good one, DR Ron Pulliam; I was appalled in last year's election by the amount bullshit, lies and slurs coming from the far right, which my brother sent me on email, over Obama's ethnicity, religion, etc. What still amazes me the most is that there are fools in this country who buy that crap hook, line and sinker, without making any effort to verify the information. I include myself as one of the fools because I've been guilty in the past of sending out false information I've received from friends in my emails. I do like to hope that I am a more intelligent fool than those on the far right.
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TOD-- We can change ONLY ONE thing with the country?!?!?!?!! :-\ ::) ???
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Page 2 dance!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR WILLIAM E. LURIE!
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And the word of the day is: LENITIVE!
Sorry, I gave up the word for the Day for Lent.
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Happy birthday to William E Lurie
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Larry, Skip won't be able to take his mind off stuff long enough to see the movie today.
He's feeling rather betwixt and between today, with the knee issue and having to keep too much water from going down the drain in the kitchen (and babysitting me in having to remind me not to over-use the kitchen sink lest problems ensue on this holiday weekend with extremely limited maintenance staff!!!).
It's amazing how thrown I get simply by not having something that I normally take for granted.
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I guess we could put a big sign on the sink to remind me???
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He also wants to be here if and when the neighbors get home from their weekend, to explain why there may be some back-up in their plumbing form the work done on ours.
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That could have been one post, but I spread it out to make up for posts lost during mini-tax-season.
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That could have been one post, but I spread it out to make up for posts lost during mini-tax-season.
Well....all righty then!
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Larry, Skip won't be able to take his mind off stuff long enough to see the movie today.
He's feeling rather betwixt and between today, with the knee issue and having to keep too much water from going down the drain in the kitchen (and babysitting me in having to remind me not to over-use the kitchen sink lest problems ensue on this holiday weekend with extremely limited maintenance staff!!!).
It's amazing how thrown I get simply by not having something that I normally take for granted.
DR FJL, thanks for the update. I feel the same way about my apartment because of all the clutter. Lord, do I hope George does the work tomorrow! I hope the sink problems are cleared up ASAP for you.
I have a GUIDING LIGHT favor: does anyone know what CBNS plans to do about the tennis schedule this week? Is GUIDING LIGHT off for the entire week? I'm taping it for DR Dakotacelt and I don't know what the hell is going on!
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On the bright side, Larry, you may hit a milestone today
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Or has that been discussed on a day that i haven't caught up on yet?
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TOD Comprehensive Immigration Reform. And if everyone in both parties would just grow a backbone - stand up for what they believe and learn to compromise on the things that don't matter to them as much. And quit the name calling from all sides of the aisle. Obama is the President. He should be able to address the school children
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Now I'm off to rehearse a celebration of life service where I will be reading Desiderata.
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Labor Day greetings! We were awakened at 5am by a doozy of a thunderstorm, which kept me awake for over an hour. I finally went back to sleep until almost 10am.
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DR Cillaliz - my thoughts are with Steve's family and friends today. I hope you find comfort in one another and fill the day with loving memories.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And it's Labor Day.
Happy Labor Day! -Especially to those who continue to "labor" on this day.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM E. LURIE!!!!!
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New, Improved Signs of the Apocalypse Department: RLP and I are in complete agreement. :)
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TOD - I would declare Inauguration Day a nonpartisan national holiday and try to convince people that, regardless of party, the President is the President and should be respected.
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Evidently missed Toby's birthday yesterday--Happy Birthday, Toby!
And Happy Birthday, WEL!
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Happiest of birthdays to DR William E Lurie!
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I have been slogging through the backlog of reviews I was handed when I moved to Blu-ray.com. Some of these, like the Jonathan Dove Pinnocchio, have been a lot of fun. Others, like the Dario Fo directed La Gazzetta, have been more of a chore. I did get Gojira on Blu-ray and did that one (weird that they only included the Japanese version for the BD release, especially when the picture quality is so horrible anyway), and have at least watched and taken screenshots of two Nat Geo docs.
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Today is also the birthday of our DS Rob - 24 years ago today really WAS labor day for me, but it wasn't on the holiday (it was the Saturday after).
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Kerry, you beat me to the lent joke, you bastard person. ;)
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I am listening to Ivan Lins' lovely CD of Jobim music, something I think BK would enjoy very much.
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As for the Topic of the Day...
In regards to President Obama's speech tomorrow: If some parents are so concerned that their children will be "brain-washed" and "indoctrinated" by listening to the President's speech, then, instead of granting their children a "sick day", they should go to school with their children and listen and watch the speech with their children. And, then, hopefully, talk about the speech with their children afterwards. Sadly, I believe some parents would end up covering the ears - and eyes - of their children during the speech.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR GINNY'S DS ROB!!!!!
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TOD: I won't back away from this because I think I can keep it non-partisan (overall). One of the news segments on this morning's local news had to do with the fact that "some" schools, nationwide, won't be carrying President Obama's address to school children. The brouhaha over this has become a symptom of what I think is a breakdown in society -- irrational hysteria fueled by deliberate lies and misinformation.
This is something that all political institutions perpetrate for the sole purposes of gaining power and destroying those who oppose them.
On the morning news segment, a white woman was distraught and could barely speak so hysterical she was over the possibility of her precious child having to be exposed to "that". Her husband stood stolidly beside her holding her steady with hands on both her shoulders.
It was the way she said "that" which aroused suspicions in my mind as to what it was she was really objecting to....was it the president, himself, or that he was going to be encouraging children everywhere to work hard and strive to get the best education possible? It doesn't matter at all that the White House has assured everyone there will be no references to Obama's policies or that there will be no requests for children to be challenged to think of ways they can help him work toward attaining his goals for the country. (I mean...how DARE he have goals that are for everyone??!!!)
I suspect some of this hysteria is fueled by media interest...media jumping on some disgruntled comment and then fueling the consumptive fires it spawns for the sake of news ratings.
So...the change I'd seek is that the media return to honesty and turn away from yellow journalism which, truly, has become the norm. I'd also appoint regional bitch-slappers to hunt some of these people down who turn on the emoting for the cameras and, likely, have a laugh about it afterward.
That's a good one, DR Ron Pulliam; I was appalled in last year's election by the amount bullshit, lies and slurs coming from the far right, which my brother sent me on email, over Obama's ethnicity, religion, etc. What still amazes me the most is that there are fools in this country who buy that crap hook, line and sinker, without making any effort to verify the information. I include myself as one of the fools because I've been guilty in the past of sending out false information I've received from friends in my emails. I do like to hope that I am a more intelligent fool than those on the far right.
I admit that I am not a fan of the current Administration.
However, that is beside the point.
Doesn't this clip bother you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTQawLBC59g
How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
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Yes, Druxy, the use of the word "servant" was stupidly chosen. However, review the comments underneath the clip for a nice example of the "enlightened discourse" one is usually offered from the more rabid element of the reactionist Right. I personally find that much more troubling than the clip itself.
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Happy Birthday to DR WILLIAM E LURIE.
Happy Birthday to ROB son of DR GINNY and DH RICHARD.
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I shall not discuss the topic of the day. I understand it completely and I am not an extremist or a far right nut - but some opinions cannot be expressed without one being accused of same.
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Commissions were lovely yesterday - so I have ordered BANK SHOT from Kritzerland. When the accelerated release schedule - i.e. two a month - begins, I may not be able to keep up....time will tell.
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The one thing I would change would be the influence of "special interests" on the nation's politicians.
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Great gobs of joy on your birthday WEL!
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The clip confused me in isolation, but (for better or worse) seems more logical as the concluding sentences of the full four-minute clip, so here'[s the full four-minute clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYGUnR0wiCw
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The clip confused me in isolation, but (for better or worse) seems more logical as the concluding sentences of the full four-minute clip, so here'[s the full four-minute clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYGUnR0wiCw
Thank you, FJL. I'm sure Druxy didn't purposefully link the edited clip to mislead, but that same sort of selective editing is exactly what I've come to expect from Fox, etc.
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I will say that the commentary on this clip is just as "enlightened." Not.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's is so lovely - and yes the music is KEY - perhaps THE key to why it works so beautifully. It is so in tune with the wonderful performances......
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DR FJL don't run any water.
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I am going to watch some episodes of HERE'S LUCY the first season. I don't expect to be amused, but I could be wrong. It IS Lucille Ball after all.
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I am going to watch some episodes of HERE'S LUCY the first season. I don't expect to be amused, but I could be wrong. It IS Lucille Ball after all.
LOL!
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Thank you to DRs Jose and JRand for Rob's birthday wishes. I will convey them to him when he gets back from Michigan tomorrow.
He's asked us for a new pair of Danner boots as his birthday present, so I just did a dealer search on their website. While I'd prefer to take him shopping at the factory store in Portland, Oregon, we'll probably go to Bass Pro Shops in Cincinnati or Gander Mountain in Dayton. Ah, well.
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I appreciate that Druxy brought our attention to it, as i hadn't seen it before. Choice of the word "servant" must have been carefully considered given the time and effort that went into the whole thing, and I'm not sure if the impact of that word was what the actors anticipated.
but they do say servant to the "President and all mankind" - not just to the President.
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Happy Birthday to DR William E. Lurie!
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I'm up, and I'm up.
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Thanks for the tip, Jrand.
Reminds me of Amanda Green's extremely funny song about a note she found on her sink from a cleaning lady: "Don't use the cold water, also the hot."
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I agree with RLP about the news media, which has turned into the most shameful thing - well, it turned into it decades ago. And they have no culpability, they do not apologize for their hysteria and misinformation and lies. They just go on doing it, over and over again, with nary a bitch-slap in sight. And don't get me started on the parents who love their fifteen minutes of fame. These same parents who monitor their children's every move, plan their every moment, and yet still somehow manage to let those children do whatever they damn well please, have no discipline, give them cell phones at five years of age, and rear them into being the most selfish, entitled, ill-educated, and self-destructive generation I've ever seen. Occasionally a good one slips through, like the vixter and a few others, but most, I fear, are as I describe above.
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The clip confused me in isolation, but (for better or worse) seems more logical as the concluding sentences of the full four-minute clip, so here'[s the full four-minute clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYGUnR0wiCw
I've seen the entire 4-minute piece and, with a couple of exceptions, I didn't have a problem with it...until the word "servant" was used.
As I asked earlier, how would you feel if this campaign had been initiated by the Bush Administration?
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And the parents who produce the good ones that slip through should be given medals of honor.
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And the parents who produce the good ones that slip through should be given medals of honor.
Do you still have my address? ;)
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If I could change one thing about the way this country is run...it would be the level and substance of political discourse. It's no longer enough to disagree...everything has to be demonized and bile spewed. It's time for civil discourse once again. I would want newscasters to monitor more closely the debates and actually call politicians on their facts and not let them get away with talking points and sound bites. I don't want to hear various sides of the argument unless the facts are adhered to and hyperbole and character assasination are cut short by anyone giving a speaker a platform. Part of this would also be for politicians and the news media alike to stop reporting on or pandering to the antics of the uneducated, the ignorant, and political thugs. "It would be very easy for every newscaster to denounce insane stuff like the birthers as the lunatic group they are and then never mention them again. Less political commentary and more actual reporting would help.
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DR FJL, I am glad that you posted the entire clip. Now I can better answer DR Michael Druxman's question.
In the context that the entire clip shows, I think being a servant to the people of this nation, including the president, is a wonderful thing. The government is there to serve, certainly, but the rest of us also have a responsibility to treat others with kindness and consideration, obey the law or work to change the laws we disagree with, work with, not against, other countries, vote, promote harmony within differing classes of people, not litter, etc...in other words be good productive citizens.
One thing that has bothered me throughout my life, beginning in early childhood, is that so much of the US population thinks that "being patriotic" is about using our strength against others, not about what you can do for your country (and your world) to make it a better place for everyone to live.
I get tired of those who think that being patriotic is having "God Bless America" bumper stickers on their cars, and then proceed to speed through red lights or toss their garbage out the window.
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Of course, I was just on the phone ordering Gabe a cell phone, LOL. But this year because he's in advanced placement math, he needs to take public transportation to the local high school, and then walk back to his middle school, so we want him to be able to keep in touch. He is not 5.
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Druxy - I also wish they had reconsidered that word, or maybe just said a "servant to all mankind, including our President"
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The clip confused me in isolation, but (for better or worse) seems more logical as the concluding sentences of the full four-minute clip, so here'[s the full four-minute clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYGUnR0wiCw
I've seen the entire 4-minute piece and, with a couple of exceptions, I didn't have a problem with it...until the word "servant" was used.
As I asked earlier, how would you feel if this campaign had been initiated by the Bush Administration?
For me, if it had been for the Bush administration, and the rest of the message was the same, I would have been all for it.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GINNY'S DS ROB!
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Thanks, DR TCB!
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Re: use of the word servant, which, as I previously said, also bothered me--JR must be so proud so many of us are showing our Objectivist streaks. :)
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Another birthday wish of happiness for your son, DR Ginny! Hope he has a great day!
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Part of the problem with the devolution of political debate in this country is the 24-hr. news. It should have deepened the debate and allowed us more time for detail. Instead, in order to fill the time, the 24- hr. stations seek out the most salacious stuff that will garner ratings. Like every other station on cable they are more interested in titillation than information.
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And the parents who produce the good ones that slip through should be given medals of honor.
Do you still have my address? ;)
And mine? The birthday boy just called me on his cell phone, which he didn't get until he was a senior in high school.
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Too many damn birthdays around here ;)
Happy Birthday, Rob!
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Thank you, DR MBarnum!
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Thanks, DR JMK - no such thing as too many birthdays ;)
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I had an experience this past Friday night that I'll share with you, because it crystallizes what I think is a major problem in our country today.
My wife and I went to services at our new temple here in Austin, and afterward there was a dinner get-together.
I met a woman there and, unfortunately, we started talking politics. She's one of those folk who thinks that Obama "walks on water," so when I told her that I was not a fan of the current Administration, her immediate response was: "Why? Because he's African-American?"
Is everybody who disagrees with Obama a racist?
Is that what our country has come to? Following our leaders, no matter what their political party might be, blindly into the Abyss?
And, if you don't agree, you're are racist, or a Communist or UnAmerican?
Come on, folks. Why can't we just have an honest discussion on the issues?
Isn't that what this country is supposed to be about?
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Birthday wishes to all who need them!
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Seriously, happy birthday to Rob!!!
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Can't we all just get along?
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Thank you, DR FJL.
PS - don't use the kitchen sink...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rob, the DS of DR Ginny and her ever-lovin' DH Richard!!!!!!!!
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Page four good citizenship dance!
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PS - don't use the kitchen sink...
And...
Don't touch the coat!
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Thank you, DR DAW!
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Maybe we've hit on a separate subject - the power of a choice of a single word.
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~~~VIBES OF FORTITUDE AND STRENGTH ~~~
today for DR Cillaliz!!!!!
DITTO!
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Happy Birthday to Rob!
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Strength to Cilla!!!
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Enjoying the topic posts. Druxy, I think that's exactly what Pogue is saying - honest discourse has gone the way of the dodo bird. Of course, the dodo bird has gone the way of the dodo bird. But the media is more interested in these awful "personalities" whose job is to rile, and be self-righteous, and talk over their guests, and PERFORM for the cameras. They, in fact, have no interest whatsoever in honest reportage, nor do the companies that employ them.
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I guess if I'm jogging I'd better get to it - I'm meeting Alet at eleven.
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Thanks, DR Laura!
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The fridge is defrosted, thank God! Now I can plan my trip to the movies and wish Rob Palmer a happy birthday! Let's hear it for Virgos!
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PS - don't use the kitchen sink...
And...
Don't touch the coat!
What about wire hangers?
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Thank you, DR Elmore!
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I think everyone on HHW is all for honest, polite discourse--we almost always practice that here. What riles me is the reactionary b.s., stuff like taking pictures of Obama Photoshopped to look like Hitler, etc., which no one on the radical right thinks is off-putting (to say the least), while the previous administration had two people who were simply wearing t-shirts with Bush with a "no" red circle through the word were forcibly removed from a speech. It's that disparity which really, really bothers me.
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I will say Betsy and I have a number of friends on the radical left who are about as upset with Obama as anyone on the right is, LOL.
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Enjoying the topic posts. Druxy, I think that's exactly what Pogue is saying - honest discourse has gone the way of the dodo bird. Of course, the dodo bird has gone the way of the dodo bird. But the media is more interested in these awful "personalities" whose job is to rile, and be self-righteous, and talk over their guests, and PERFORM for the cameras. They, in fact, have no interest whatsoever in honest reportage, nor do the companies that employ them.
I can't disagree with that...so I won't.
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When I was in high school and college, I learned a very valuable lesson. And it was so painless, that I didn't even know I was learning it. Starting in high school, I was a member of the debate team. Eash year the students, nationally, were given the topic of the year well in advance of the start of the debating season. As a debater in each tournament, you were required to debate both sides of an issue. Usually you only found out which side you were going to debate a little while before your match.
The beauty of that is that your were forced, regardless of your personal views, to learn everything you could pro and con about the issue. You quickly learned that there really are two sides to every issue. If you wanted to finish well in the tournament you had to be willing and able to argue either side of the issue. It was a truly eye-opening experience.
What an incredible feat it would be if everyone is this country would go out and learn everything there is to learn about an issue, before they started to argue for or against it. Today everything from abortion rights to the war in Iraq has become a hot-button issue. People jump is with nothing more than emotion on their side, and they argue the issue to the death. How amazing it would be if we learned all there was to know on both sides of the coin, before we decided to open our mouth.
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Thank you, DR Jane!
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I think everyone on HHW is all for honest, polite discourse--we almost always practice that here. What riles me is the reactionary b.s., stuff like taking pictures of Obama Photoshopped to look like Hitler, etc., which no one on the radical right thinks is off-putting (to say the least), while the previous administration had two people who were simply wearing t-shirts with Bush with a "no" red circle through the word were forcibly removed from a speech. It's that disparity which really, really bothers me.
Is that because you are a lesbian?
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I admit that I am not a fan of the current Administration.
However, that is beside the point.
Doesn't this clip bother you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTQawLBC59g
How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
I had not seen the "servant" add. It makes me think he wants to scare people away from supporting Obama, not support him.
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Looking at both sides of an issue vs. looking from emotion at only one side - I could argue the wisdom of either approach. (Just kidding, really)
Page 5 Judy Collins "Both Sides Now" dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CavaVZI_xDc
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I think nothing displays the extremism in this country (on both sides) than this debate over Obama speaking to the American students. When I was in junior high, President Kennedy came to Tacoma to speak. Any student that wanted to attend the President's speech could be excused from a half a day of school. That wasn't because the School Board Members in Tacoma, and the entire administation were Democrats. It was because he was the President of the United States. This speech was just one month before he was assasinated, so it was just a year prior to the 1964 election campaign; but no one ever considered that Kennedy's speech was a campaign speech or an agenda speech. He was the President.
What happened to us all?
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As for the Topic of the Day...
In regards to President Obama's speech tomorrow: If some parents are so concerned that their children will be "brain-washed" and "indoctrinated" by listening to the President's speech, then, instead of granting their children a "sick day", they should go to school with their children and listen and watch the speech with their children. And, then, hopefully, talk about the speech with their children afterwards. Sadly, I believe some parents would end up covering the ears - and eyes - of their children during the speech.
Parents don't have to go to school to hear or watch the speech, it is something can be discussed later. Personally, I agree with the schools that prefer to pre-record, watch, and then decide which classrooms should use the speech for educational purposes. I think it is fine the President wants to address the students, I'm not sure why schools are expected to be the only source of sharing the speech.
I don't blame schools for attempting to protect themselves from the backlash of parents. I bet all this publicity makes children more curious to listen to the speech on their own & hear what all the fuss is about.
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And speaking of the speech...
Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama
Back to School Event (http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/)
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Well, Richard and I just made a movie date to go see INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS later this afternoon. Gotta get moving...
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Of course, I was just on the phone ordering Gabe a cell phone, LOL. But this year because he's in advanced placement math, he needs to take public transportation to the local high school, and then walk back to his middle school, so we want him to be able to keep in touch. He is not 5.
My kids would have had cell phones if they existed. In today's world you want to be able to reach them & know where they are. You can track the calls they make & receive, and limit the number of those calls.
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Druxy - I also wish they had reconsidered that word, or maybe just said a "servant to all mankind, including our President"
That would have been much better. Seeing the entire clip softened my view from the short version, still it does bother me.
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On a "practical" note... I'm just wondering how President Obama's speech tomorrow morning at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia will affect the morning rush hour in the DC area. ;)
-At least since the motorcade will not have to travel on the Beltway, they won't have to shut down the Beltway like they usually do, however, I'm guessing one or two of the bridges will be closed for a period of time. Although, I guess Marine One could land on the football field. Hmmm...
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The more I think of the "servant" clip the more I wonder why it had to be political at all. Weren't all the wonderful sentiments to make a difference for good enough?
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Back from the two-mile version of the jog.
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Of course, some parents do a wonderful job of parenting only to see their kids be influenced by the children of the parents who don't. That's a shame, but I've seen wonderful kids go so awry because of it, and it's really a shame.
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Very true Bruce. I've also seen the opposite happen where the child of bad parents is influenced for the good by a friend.
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Now I'm off to rehearse a celebration of life service where I will be reading Desiderata.
You could use for the TOD:
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
der Brucer
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DR Jennifer, bouncing around on a roller coaster can also bother my back, but then so does driving over a speed bump.
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Good one DerBrucer :)
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Kerry, you beat me to the lent joke, you bastard person. ;)
LOL!!!!
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I'm with DR CharlesPogue on the TOD. Simply put, I want honesty!!!!
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Fortunately, I was not influenced by my parents. I was influenced by the parents of Wally and the Beav.
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In regards to President Obama's speech tomorrow: If some parents are so concerned that their children will be "brain-washed" and "indoctrinated" by listening to the President's speech, then, instead of granting their children a "sick day", they should go to school with their children and listen and watch the speech with their children. And, then, hopefully, talk about the speech with their children afterwards. Sadly, I believe some parents would end up covering the ears - and eyes - of their children during the speech.
These people need to read Bill O'Reilly's column printed in Parade Magazine the other week;
(http://www.mediaite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/parade_8-7.jpg)
der Brucer
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Can't we all just get along?
The more you wuv someone, the more you want to kill them.
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Vibes to Cilla!
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Happy 30th anniversary to DR Laura and her ever lovin'
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Happy Birthday to DR Ginny's DS and a 24 year belated Happy Mother's Day to Ginny!
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Fred,
STAY AWAY from the sink. Back away slowly!!!
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Thanks, DR Kerry!
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Thanks, Kerry.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LAURA DR!!!
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Thanks, DAW.
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How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
Don't read so much into "servant" - as a member of the armed forces I was a "servant" to many Presidents - I served the Office, not the man.
der Brucer
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DR FJL: STAY AWAY FROM THE KITCHEN SINK!!!
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/95/237938467_8cf8598cdf_o.jpg)
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To serve the Man is a cookbook!!!
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And the parents who produce the good ones that slip through should be given medals of honor.
Do you still have my address? ;)
And mine? The birthday boy just called me on his cell phone, which he didn't get until he was a senior in high school.
Me too - my kids didn't even have cell phones in college.
der Brucer
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Can't we all just get along?
There you go - quoting a black man, a convicted felon! :)
der Brucer
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And the parents who produce the good ones that slip through should be given medals of honor.
Do you still have my address? ;)
And mine? The birthday boy just called me on his cell phone, which he didn't get until he was a senior in high school.
Me too - my kids didn't even have cell phones in college.
der Brucer
Had Alexander Graham Bell even been born?
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How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
Don't read so much into "servant" - as a member of the armed forces I was a "servant" to many Presidents - I served the Office, not the man.
der Brucer
Yes, but that was the military. In the military, you follow orders.
When it comes to civilians, the President is a "public servant".
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Has everyone seen the vidoe clip of the little 8 year old boy who asked if he could play with Keith Urban on the song KISS A GIR at a concert? It is a very cute clip, even though I am not a big fan of Keith Urban's music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08bw5BKVt9A
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How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
Don't read so much into "servant" - as a member of the armed forces I was a "servant" to many Presidents - I served the Office, not the man.
der Brucer
Yes, but that was the military. In the military, you follow orders.
When it comes to civilians, the President is a "public servant".
I am curious DR Druxy how you would have reacted if this campaign had been launched during the Bush Admiistration?
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How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
Don't read so much into "servant" - as a member of the armed forces I was a "servant" to many Presidents - I served the Office, not the man.
der Brucer
Yes, but that was the military. In the military, you follow orders.
When it comes to civilians, the President is a "public servant".
I am curious DR Druxy how you would have reacted if this campaign had been launched during the Bush Admiistration?
Exactly the same way. I was not a fan of George Bush either.
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Time to walk down to the movie on 68th Street. I thought I'd stop in for a little browsing at Barnes and Noble as well.
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One thing that has bothered me throughout my life, beginning in early childhood, is that so much of the US population thinks that "being patriotic" is about using our strength against others, not about what you can do for your country (and your world) to make it a better place for everyone to live.
For those of us whose childhood was during wartime (those Dirty Japs!) "patriotism" conflated "doing good for country and others" and "using our strength against others". After that, during the Cold War "making the world a better place to live" meant beating the Commies. All our modern conflicts ("wars") have been waged in the name of making the world a better place in which to live. Some might argue that the best thing America could do to make the world a better place in which to live would be to stay home and mind our own business.
I spent my entire adult life in the belief that it was my patriotic duty to assist my country in using deadly force to protect my fellow Americans.
I do acknowledge that the world no longer lends itself to the simplicity of "them versus us" thinking. We clearly have fallen victim to the problem of waging 21st Century warfare using 20th Century rhetoric.
der Brucer
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And now for something completely different...
Iris Chacon singing "Caramelo y Chocolate" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV7EbvjV9_A)
:) :) :) :)
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Yes, but that was the military. In the military, you follow orders.
When it comes to civilians, the President is a "public servant".
Well often relationships are a two-way street. In the military a junior is required to salute a senior; however, the senior is equally obligated to return the salute to the junior.
der Brucer
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Don't use the sink? Even if the toilet is clogged?
der Brucer
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Honesty is good. As some know, I recently, over way too long a period, was having to deal with almost pathological and chronic lying, and I'm here to tell you, never again. I take the blame, completely, for being sucked in time and again by lies, and for being stupid enough to think I might actually be able to have a positive effect, lying-wise. So, honesty is all one wants or needs - it informs everything. I wish I could say that I've always been a saint in that regard, but I haven't - what I HAVE done is learned from my mistakes, rather than perpetuating them and causing others grief.
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A Very Happy Birthday to DR William E. Lurie!! ;D
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Had a very nice breakfast with Alet. We discussed many things.
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Today is also the birthday of our DS Rob - 24 years ago today really WAS labor day for me, but it wasn't on the holiday (it was the Saturday after).
A Very Happy Birthday to Ginny's DS Rob!!
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Welcome nine GUESTS.
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And a Very Happy Anniversary to DR Laura!!
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Honesty is good. As some know, I recently, over way too long a period, was having to deal with almost pathological and chronic lying...
It was more than simple lying, it was vicious
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41jt9nuokJL._SS500_.jpg)
der Brucer
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Well, my cell phone seems to be working fine now. I have no idea what could've happened. I just hope that it never happens again. :)
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Topic of the Day: Repeal DOMA and "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
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Laura - Happy anniversary from Fred and Barney, er, Fred and Skip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knp9-GY6fHE
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And on that note (D-natural), I'm going to my sister's house to help clean up her garage a bit. We can't work on it too much because our parents are coming over to play cards. Evidently, they learned a new card game that is supposed to be real fun, so they're going to teach it to the rest of us.
Have a good day, all!
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The one thing I would change would be the influence of "special interests" on the nation's politicians.
I don't know how or if it could be done, but taking the money and lobbyists out of the equation couldn't be a bad thing.
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FREE DR GEORGE from indentured servitude!!!!!
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FREE DR GEORGE from indentured servitude!!!!!
Is he cleaning false teeth?
der Brucer
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I'm sure if they had existed, I would have had a cellphone when I was in high school, too. I was a very serious, responsible student, but I was involved in SO many activities and since I didn't have a car, I was constantly needing someone to pick me up or carry me somewhere. A cell phone would have made communication with my parents so much easier.
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Page Seven Dance!!!
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I have been infected today with the "sleeping sickness." I cannot keep my eyes open for any length of time. Thank goodness I had seen my work project today already since all I really had to ascertain was picture and sound quality. But I drifted in and out of that two hour movie and finally shut it off for 30 minutes so I could take a nap.
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Before lunch, I watched SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH, one of my favorites of the Rathbone/Universal series. I replayed parts of it to listen to the commentary, too.
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While I ate lunch, I watched last night's MAD MEN. ENjoyable episode. Looked smashing in HD, by the way.
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Then I watched PIERROT LE FOU on Blu-ray. The movie didn't improve for me with another viewing, but the Blu-ray does look quite beautiful in lush color. PCM sound is also very solid.
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I zipped through the bonus features to see what resolution they had been recorded in for the Blu-ray: 1080i.
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With the work finished, I put in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, probably the weakest of the Connery Bonds (not counting NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN which wasn't part of the real series). It hasn't come out on Blu-ray yet, so I was watching the Ultimate Edition upconverted. Looks quite beautiful. I'm using the DTS sound option. Very nice upgrade to the mono original.
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My hand has been cramping pretty badly off and on all afternoon. But that's it for pain endurance right now. I'm going to be glad to tell my therapist tomorrow about the improvement.
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Wasn't NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN or something similar the title of the show Lauren Bacall's character was in, in THE FAN (the Bacall film, that is)?
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The question came up yesterday if Sugar liked to go swimming. The answer is a most definitive, "NO!!!!!!!"
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How long has it been since "Sugar Sugar" was posted here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo
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I have been infected today with the "sleeping sickness." I cannot keep my eyes open for any length of time.
Me, too!! I've already taken two lengthy naps today!! :P
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Wasn't NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN or something similar the title of the show Lauren Bacall's character was in, in THE FAN (the Bacall film, that is)?
That does not ring a bell. I know the "hit" song of her show was "Hearts, Not Diamonds" but the name of her show isn't jumping into my brain at the moment. I'd have to take the DVD off the shelf.
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Thank you George, and Fred and Skip.
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I have been infected today with the "sleeping sickness." I cannot keep my eyes open for any length of time.
Me, too!! I've already taken two lengthy naps today!! :P
Ugh! I hope this doesn't affect trying to fall asleep tonight for either of us.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DR LAURA AND HER HUBBY!
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I know that AS THE WORLD TURNS comes on Tuesday-Friday this week, DR Elmore. I would have though GUIDING LIGHT would be the same, but I'll try to check the cable guide when I go back down to make sure.
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I guess I need to do some writing. Then it's back downstairs to finish DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. I am recording one of the CASTLE repeats tonight so I can watch it later. I'll likely watch more LEVERAGE after I finish the Bond movie.
WBBL.
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The one thing I would change would be the influence of "special interests" on the nation's politicians.
I don't know how or if it could be done, but taking the money and lobbyists out of the equation couldn't be a bad thing.
A. The Money question:
In a competitive district a modest campaign can cost over $500,000 – a robust one well over $1 Million. A reasonable amount of direct mail and media advertising is required to educate the electorate. The more we crack down on candidate fundraising, the easier we make it for wealthy men to buy the office. Public financing would enable every wing-nut crackpot to run for office with public funds. Limiting candidate campaign expenditures makes it all the easier for special interest groups to buy the election with media blasts and direct mail. The courts have clearly held that limitations on independent expenditures is an unconstitutional barrier to free speech.
Requiring all candidates to promptly report the source and amount of all contributions at least adds transparency to the election efforts.
B. The Lobbyist question:
In our increasingly complex world, Lobbyists perform a vital function in helping to educate our lawmakers (on most issues, there are Lobbyists on both sides, so a lawmaker can still get various points of view). Most of us are members of one special interest group or another and welcome lobbyists that represent our interests (Librarians, Art Groups, Seniors, Diabetics, Musicians. Etc.) Again, transparency is our best defense. Requiring all lobbyists to be registered and requiring Lobbying organizations to have public records helps.
der Brucer
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Quote of the Day:
Sometimes a majority simply means that all the fools are on the same side.
--Claude McDonald
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Ugh! I hope this doesn't affect trying to fall asleep tonight for either of us.
:)
See ya back here at 3:00 AM!! :P
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The question came up yesterday if Sugar liked to go swimming. The answer is a most definitive, "NO!!!!!!!"
Of course not - Sugar and Wicked Witches disolve in water.
der Brucer
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Again, transparency is our best defense.
Makes sense.
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How long has it been since "Sugar Sugar" was posted here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I just got "Turn the Beat Around" out of my head!!!
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How long has it been since "Sugar Sugar" was posted here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I just got "Turn the Beat Around" out of my head!!!
Or, better yet..........................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuKtp3yCTw
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Or, better yet..........................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuKtp3yCTw
...or THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWFU2L-4D3s)... ;D
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Thanks, TCB.
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Or, better yet..........................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuKtp3yCTw
...or THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWFU2L-4D3s)... ;D
And in the running...
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh...
der Brucer
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Hello, everyone.
Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
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Good to see you, Jeanne. I'm sorry you've not been feeling well.
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Birthday wishes to WILLIAM E LURIE and ALL the DRs I've missed.
Condolences to CILLALIZ and to all others who have had recent losses.
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Thank you, Laura. I have another three weeks of treatment, then I hope to feel better.
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I do not wish to address the TOD. I have enough drama in my life!
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Hello, everyone.
Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
Jeanne, if we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times, stop eating with Jeremy Piven!!
(Get better).
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Hello, everyone.
Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
Jeanne, if we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times, stop eating with Jeremy Piven!!
(Get better).
DR JMK, I don't even know who Jeremy Piven is!
One friend told me to stop sucking on thermometers.
Thanks for the good wishes.
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Hello, everyone.
Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
GOOD VIBES OF COMFORT AND HEALING TO DR JEANNE!!!!
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Congrats to DR KERRY on his new house. I hope you feel very comfortable and happy there.
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Thank you, TCB. I hope you are feeling well, yourself.
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I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
And a little chocolate wouldn't hurt.
der Brucer
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I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
And a little chocolate wouldn't hurt.
der Brucer
Ah! Excellent point, der B! BTW, ala our own DR JOSE (and let's not forget Monkey), I found a source for the MOST EXCELLENT GELATO! Their chocolate hazelnut is to DIE FOR. God, it's good! And it's half the price of my last fave ice cream from Maggie Moo's (Jose will know them).
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Gosh, DR Jeanne, I hope you are feeling much better very soon!
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Thank you, TCB. I hope you are feeling well, yourself.
Apparently next to you, Jeanne, I am a tower of strength!
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I do not wish to address the TOD. I have enough drama in my life!
All the best of vibes to you, Jeanne!!
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BK, I just watched the Japanese film you watched last night...I AM WAITING... loved it. So far it is my favorite of this Nikkatsu noir set. Of course I have only seen 3 so far, and I enjoyed them all.
I recognized the music of Masaru Sato right away...he did the music for THE H MAN!
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Congrats to DR KERRY on his new house. I hope you feel very comfortable and happy there.
I do. And thanks, Jeanne!
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DR Kerry - glad you are settling in well; your new place sounds nice!
Thank you,too, David!
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BK, I just watched the Japanese film you watched last night...I AM WAITING... loved it. So far it is my favorite of this Nikkatsu noir set. Of course I have only seen 3 so far, and I enjoyed them all.
I recognized the music of Masaru Sato right away...he did the music for THE H MAN!
Is there someone else posting from Mr. Barnum's computer?
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Thanks to Mike and Kerry.
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BK, I just watched the Japanese film you watched last night...I AM WAITING... loved it. So far it is my favorite of this Nikkatsu noir set. Of course I have only seen 3 so far, and I enjoyed them all.
I recognized the music of Masaru Sato right away...he did the music for THE H MAN!
Is there someone else posting from Mr. Barnum's computer?
LOL.
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A very happy anniversary to DR Laura and hubby!
(http://rlv.zcache.com/vintage_anniversary_couple_sticker-p217127043621352039qjcl_400.jpg)
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BK, I just watched the Japanese film you watched last night...I AM WAITING... loved it. So far it is my favorite of this Nikkatsu noir set. Of course I have only seen 3 so far, and I enjoyed them all.
I recognized the music of Masaru Sato right away...he did the music for THE H MAN!
Is there someone else posting from Mr. Barnum's computer?
Not to worry, DR TCB, I did watch an Indian film first thing this morning!
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A very happy anniversary to DR Laura and hubby!
(http://rlv.zcache.com/vintage_anniversary_couple_sticker-p217127043621352039qjcl_400.jpg)
DITTO!
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Time for some lunch.
TTFN.
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~~~VIBES OF IMPROVEMENT AND RESILIENCE~~~
FOR DR JEANNE!!!!!!
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I did watch an Indian film first thing this morning!
Nothing beats a hunky subcontinental to start the day.
der Brucer
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Hello, everyone.
Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
Jeanne, if we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times, stop eating with Jeremy Piven!!
(Get better).
DR JMK, I don't even know who Jeremy Piven is!
Paging FJL, F...J...L.... ;)
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~~~~~VIM AND VIGOR VIBES TO DR JEANNE~~~~~
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Watching Take Aim At The Police Van, a Nikkatsu noir by Seijun Suzuki - this one is good.
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DR Jeanne - Which gelato place did you find (with my assistance?)?
*I've been reading a lot lately about a place called Scoops (http://www.yelp.com/biz/scoops-los-angeles) by the Wilshire Center. With their amazing roster of flavors, it's definitely on my "To Do" list for my next visit to L.A.
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To serve the Man is a cookbook!!!
;D ;D
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I admit that I am not a fan of the current Administration.
However, that is beside the point.
Doesn't this clip bother you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTQawLBC59g
How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
What is wrong with private citizens declaring their support and service to the leader of the free world? We put up with it in every newcast in which folks stated their support for Bush's invasion of Iraq when he was supposed to be routing terrorists in Afghanistan. We put up with it every time the war was questioned and irate parents of servicemembers stated their total support for their heroic childrens' efforts and bemoaned the UNpatriotic sentiments of those protesting the war. Protesting war is NOT in any way a slam on those serving in the war. by the way, but "they" would have you believe so. It was the spin machine's primary goal to paint anyone as unpatriotic and treasonous to suggest anything was wrong with the way Bush was running things.
I think in this clip the idea of "serving" President Obama is in the context of "We are all in this together and we're smart enough to realize that one man cannot do it alone...that he needs the support/backbone of the people to get the job done." And that is true. Yes, Obama was elected by the people to serve them as President. But he is not their slave, either. If the people cannot hold their own locally elected politicians in Congress accountable -- and by that I mean exercising "advanced citizenship" (a concept lost on most, sadly) and keeping tabs on how they're being represented and how their officials are voting -- then they are not being good citizens at all. In fact, they're doing just what the extreme right hopes they'll be doing -- burying their heads in the sand. When they're not being hysterical. that is, for the cameras covering town hall meetings or the presidential address to school children.
No, the part of that clip that bothers me the most is that last bit that says "we" are supposed to hold the politicians "accountable." How is that possible if "we" are also being encouraged to be silent and let the politicians run things. And where was THAT sentiment in the past 8 years from those who put this youtube clip together? Where's the accountability for all the deceit and lies? And what cries of bloody murder -- with suggestions/intimations of treason and anti-patriotism -- would have been raised on the authority of Karl Rove and Dick Cheney, two of the most devious, destructive men ever to have influence in/over the White House?
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Has everyone seen the vidoe clip of the little 8 year old boy who asked if he could play with Keith Urban on the song KISS A GIR at a concert? It is a very cute clip, even though I am not a big fan of Keith Urban's music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08bw5BKVt9A
Very cute & such a talented little kid, he appeared to be chewing gum as he played and sang.
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Happy Anniversary to our Dear Laura.
I hope that Anthony and I can reach 30 years (only 16 to go).
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BK, I just watched the Japanese film you watched last night...I AM WAITING... loved it. So far it is my favorite of this Nikkatsu noir set. Of course I have only seen 3 so far, and I enjoyed them all.
I recognized the music of Masaru Sato right away...he did the music for THE H MAN!
Is there someone else posting from Mr. Barnum's computer?
Not to worry, DR TCB, I did watch an Indian film first thing this morning!
Whew!
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DR Jeanne - Which gelato place did you find (with my assistance?)?
*I've been reading a lot lately about a place called Scoops (http://www.yelp.com/biz/scoops-los-angeles) by the Wilshire Center. With their amazing roster of flavors, it's definitely on my "To Do" list for my next visit to L.A.
I can imagine what is on the rest of that list!
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DR Laura,
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qnv8f4KHXfc/SlMQ2FtZ11I/AAAAAAAAAng/CyrmAnC4L6k/s320/30th.jpg)
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I gotta tell you.
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I'm taking a break and listening to music.
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I admit that I am not a fan of the current Administration.
However, that is beside the point.
Doesn't this clip bother you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTQawLBC59g
How would you react if this same campaign had been launched by the Bush Administration?
Would you want to be a "servant" to George Bush?
What is wrong with private citizens declaring their support and service to the leader of the free world? We put up with it in every newcast in which folks stated their support for Bush's invasion of Iraq when he was supposed to be routing terrorists in Afghanistan. We put up with it every time the war was questioned and irate parents of servicemembers stated their total support for their heroic childrens' efforts and bemoand the UNpatriotic sentimes of those protesting the war. Protesting way is NOT in any way a slam on those serving in the war. It was the spin machine's primary goal to paint anyone as unpatriotic and treasonous to suggest anything was wrong with the way Bush was running things.
I think in this clip the idea of "serving" President Obama is in the context of "We are all in this together and we're smart enough to realize that one man cannot do it alone...that he needs the support/backbone of the people to get the job done." And that is true. Yes, Obama was elected by the people to serve them as President. But he is not their slave, either. If the people cannot hold their own locally elected politicians in Congress accountable -- and by that I mean exercising "advanced citizenship" (a concept lost on most, sadly) and keeping tabs on how they're being represented and how they're officials are voting -- then they are not being good citizens at all. In fact, they're doing just what the extreme right hopes they'll be doing -- burying their heads in the sand. When they're not being hysterical for the cameras covering town hall meetings or the presidential address to school children.
No, the part of that clip that bothers me the most is that last bit that says "we" are supposed to hold the politicians "accountable." How is that possible if "we" are also being encouraged to be silent and let the politicians run things. And where was THAT sentiment in the past 8 years from those who put this youtube clip together? Where's the accountability for all the deceit and lies? And what cries of bloody murder -- with suggestions/intimations of treason and anti-patriotism -- would have been raised on the authority of Karl Rove and Dick Cheney, two of the most devious, destructive men ever to have influence in/over the White House?
This one is a little long winded, but he says it better than me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdf4uYnMmkg&feature=fvw
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I am listening to music - advance copy of the new Beatles boxed set.
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The stereo mix or the mono?
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The stereo mix or the mono?
stereo.
I'm awaiting a mono.
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I wanted to weep for joy throughout much of JULIE AND JULIA; the movie's so much like 1776: you know the outcome but it's such a wonderful pleasure getting there. Here's, it's the two ladies succeeding and they're both so delightful you want them to win out. Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are both such delights and Stanley Tucci and Chris Messina, an actor whose work I don't recall seeing before, are excellent as their excellent spouses. It was nice to see my friends Stephen Bogardus and Deborah Rush as well. I love Frances Sternhagen and, though I know both her sons Tony and Paul rather well and she's always kind to me, I think I admire her too much to call her a friend.
I cannot wait to see this film again!
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Thank you, MBarnum, Jeanne, Ben, and Jane.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DR LAURA! Multitudes of congratulations!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, DR LAURA!!!!!
*Will there be cake or some facsimile thereof?
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Or, better yet..........................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuKtp3yCTw
...or THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWFU2L-4D3s)... ;D
It was on this ride, in 1975, we decided it was time to have a baby. We were sitting behind a couple with a darling blond haired boy who looked rather like the boy we had one year later.
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Speaking of that baby boy, DR Jose you were correct. Bryan's ring is tungsten. I finally remembered to ask him today. We just finished Skyping with him.
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DR Jeanne, VIBES THE DETOX TREATMENTS WORK!!!!
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Speaking of that baby boy, DR Jose you were correct. Bryan's ring is tungsten. I finally remembered to ask him today. We just finished Skyping with him.
:)
What's my prize?
;)
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The satisfaction of knowing you were right. Knowing you I shouldn't have doubted you. :)
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, DR LAURA!!!!!
*Will there be cake or some facsimile thereof?
Yes, indeedy! Happy anniversary!
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Speaking of that baby boy, DR Jose you were correct. Bryan's ring is tungsten. I finally remembered to ask him today. We just finished Skyping with him.
:)
What's my prize?
;)
You get to add MBarnum to your "To Do" list. ;)
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I want cake!
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DR Kerry, great quote of the day.
LOL-I don’t think need worry Sugar will fall into the pool.
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Thank you, td, Jose, and Elmore.
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We went out for an early dinner (yes, at 3 p.m.), and now I am so full.
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I've gotta say this, Dixie Bell hasn't left my side since I started listening to The Beatles. . .
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So, I looked up the top 100 hits of 1979, and I only can recall a couple of them.
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I still want cake.
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Listening to Connie Francis. Frankly, I really don't even want to go to the partay, but I'll make an appearance and that will be that.
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I made an appearance once...
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DR Druxy, thanks for the Penn clip.
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Listening to Connie Francis. Frankly, I really don't even want to go to the partay, but I'll make an appearance and that will be that.
Well, you could always go to the partay wearing some lipstick on your collar!
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DR Kerry, great quote of the day.
LOL-I don’t think need worry Sugar will fall into the pool.
Jane, Sugar is smart, careful and surefooted, but the weather was good for the swim today, but I'd just rather make sure kids and pets know their way around water. Now she knows. And I know.
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DR Kerry, my comment was in response to the definite "NO!!!!!!!" that she does not like swimming. After Echo's pool safety & swimming lesson she never went near the pool again, and especially stayed away if we were in it.
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What a healthy posting day for a holiday.
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Partay starts in an hour.
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with the coming new television season I needed to clean up the DVR recordings...how one person could end up with sooooooooooooo many episodes of Maverick, Gene Autry Show, and Bat Masterson....well, I just don't know. I need to get them burnt onto DVD-Rs.
DR JRand, I will have some Yvette Vickers, Sally Mansfield, Sally Fraser, and Allison Hayes (which you already have, but not all on one special Allison DVD) coming your way soon!
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I'll take a nice long shower, do the do, and then attend the do briefly - not sure whether I'll eat or not - already had my bacon and eggs for breakfast, and if I don't eat, I'll just go get a snack from somewhere. Depends on what they have.
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Connie is done singing her little heart out.
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DR Kerry, my comment was in response to the definite "NO!!!!!!!" that she does not like swimming. After Echo's pool safety & swimming lesson she never went near the pool again, and especially stayed away if we were in it.
Luckily, she'll still stay by me near the pool. I'm glad to say it didn't freak her out (too much), and she even still pulls life guard duty whenever I'm in the water!
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Wowie! Four guests!
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Back from seeing INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. There was a lot of blood.
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Thanks, DR George, for Rob's birthday wish.
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Sweet DD Sugar. I corrected Karry to Kerry, just after you quoted me. Sorry about that.
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I made an appearance once...
Didn't scare anyone, did you?
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I guess Brent and the band parts are now in LA. I cannot wait to hear how they sound
I had an email request for my phone number from Jeff Saver, who wrote the musical TIME AFTER TIME with Stephen Cole; I'm wondering if he's looking for an orchestrator. I would love to do it.
Well, I have FINIAN'S RAINBOW to finish first.
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Where is DR vixmom?
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Where is DR vixmom?
The Vixter is still explaining Avenue Q to her.
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Sweet DD Sugar. I corrected Karry to Kerry, just after you quoted me. Sorry about that.
Don't know what you're talking about. ;)
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Because I can:
(http://thatschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/walmartbenny.jpg)
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Where is DR vixmom?
The Vixter is still explaining Avenue Q to her.
Maybe the reason vixmom isn't here is that she did understand AVENUE Q.
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I'm not sure, but I think this partay is starting an hour later than usual. If it had started at five, I'd be home by now. But, noooo, I must wait until six to walk over there, so I won't be home until seven or so.
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I gotta tell you.
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DR elmore that would be wonderful!
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My fridge seems so happy with its defrosting. I can hear it puttering away.
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DR elmore that would be wonderful!
I like the show and I would love to do it. I keep thinking my semi-regular job at Toyland is going to fold, so I wouldn't mind bailing before it does.
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I'm not sure, but I think this partay is starting an hour later than usual. If it had started at five, I'd be home by now. But, noooo, I must wait until six to walk over there, so I won't be home until seven or so.
Say hello to Jack Larson if he is there.
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DR elmore that would be wonderful!
I like the show and I would love to do it. I keep thinking my semi-regular job at Toyland is going to fold, so I wouldn't mind bailing before it does.
Before it is completed?
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Happy Anniversary to DR Laura and her hubby!
Feel better vibes to DR jeanne. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I have a GUIDING LIGHT favor: does anyone know what CBNS plans to do about the tennis schedule this week? Is GUIDING LIGHT off for the entire week? I'm taping it for DR Dakotacelt and I don't know what the hell is going on!
On CBS.com it says that GL will be preempted for tennis on Monday sept 7th and Friday September 11th.
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Gosh the park was so crowded today. We went for a picnic.
And it was nice and warm again too. Tomorrow the humidex is supposed to be 29C (high 80s).
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DR elmore that would be wonderful!
I like the show and I would love to do it. I keep thinking my semi-regular job at Toyland is going to fold, so I wouldn't mind bailing before it does.
Before it is completed?
It's a fear I have.
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Vibes it doesn't happen!!!
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It is Ben & Jerry's time at HHW!
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It is Ben & Jerry's time at HHW!
Only because it is Laura's anniversary
it is Rob's birthday
it is a National Holiday
Matt H. is feeling better
Jeanne needs to feel better
Sugar didn't like the swimming pool
BK went to a party
the WSMA is in L. A.
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It is Ben & Jerry's time at HHW!
Only because it is Laura's anniversary
it is Rob's birthday
it is a National Holiday
Matt H. is feeling better
Jeanne needs to feel better
Sugar didn't like the swimming pool
BK went to a party
the WSMA is in L. A.
Works for me!
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I raise my spoon in solidarity!!!! :D
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It is Ben & Jerry's time at HHW!
Only because it is Laura's anniversary
it is Rob's birthday
it is a National Holiday
Matt H. is feeling better
Jeanne needs to feel better
Sugar didn't like the swimming pool
BK went to a party
the WSMA is in L. A.
Works for me!
I thought you would agree, Ginny.
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I was hoping that Cilla would check in by now. I am sure it has been a tough day for everyone.
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No Ben & Jerry's here, but we do have Edy's Slow-Churned Caramel Delight and Schwan's Silvermint Ice Cream Bars - decisions, decisions...
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No Ben & Jerry's here, but we do have Edy's Slow-Churned Caramel Delight and Schwan's Silvermint Ice Cream Bars - decisions, decisions...
Oh, have them both!
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No Ben & Jerry's here, but we do have Edy's Slow-Churned Caramel Delight and Schwan's Silvermint Ice Cream Bars - decisions, decisions...
Oh, have them both!
With an oatmeal cookie on the side?
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It is Ben & Jerry's time at HHW!
Only because it is Laura's anniversary
it is Rob's birthday
it is a National Holiday
Matt H. is feeling better
Jeanne needs to feel better
Sugar didn't like the swimming pool
BK went to a party
the WSMA is in L. A.
Works for me!
Works for me as I can easily pass it up, in fact I do.
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It is Ben & Jerry's time at HHW!
Only because it is Laura's anniversary
it is Rob's birthday
it is a National Holiday
Matt H. is feeling better
Jeanne needs to feel better
Sugar didn't like the swimming pool
BK went to a party
the WSMA is in L. A.
Works for me!
Works for me as I can easily pass it up, in fact I do.
You don't like ice cream, or you don't like Ben & Jerry's?
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No Ben & Jerry's here, but we do have Edy's Slow-Churned Caramel Delight and Schwan's Silvermint Ice Cream Bars - decisions, decisions...
I had to look up the Silvermint bars. I would pass on those too, however, the Schwan's English Toffee Bars look yummy.
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I'm not crazy about Ben & Jerry's. I don't dislike it. I find their ice cream a bit too sweet, even for me. If I have it at night I tend to feel yucky so I don't eat it anymore. I think this is a good thing.
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I ate too much delicious Italian food to hold any ice cream. I'll just think about it.
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Now I feel teribly guilty. :(
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I like to think about ice cream. :)
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G'night!
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I also like to think about foods I don't eat, or shouldn't eat. :)
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I don't know where my brains are. Every September my book group has an organizational/pot luck lunch meeting. Tomorrow is the meeting & I totally forgot I need to bake a dessert. I think I have the ingredients for toffee chip cookies. If I were doing a salad I would be in big trouble. The meeting begins an hour later which will give me time to bake something.
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It is Ben & Jerry's time at HHW!
Only because it is Laura's anniversary
it is Rob's birthday
it is a National Holiday
Matt H. is feeling better
Jeanne needs to feel better
Sugar didn't like the swimming pool
BK went to a party
the WSMA is in L. A.
Works for me!
Works for me, too!! Sugar agrees!
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I don't have enough ingredients to double the batch, at least I didn't have eggs for dinner tonight. I will get up early and bake & hope I don't have to make a quick run to the market & bake a 2nd batch.
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It was a long day. It's been a long weekend. But the service was very nice. We did it twice, something unusual for me, but there were a lot of people at both the 2:00 PM and the 7:00 PM services so I guess it's a good thing we did.
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For those who may not remember here's the entire Desiderata.
Desiderata
by Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others,
even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be
greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career
however humble;
it is a real possession in the
changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you
to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham,
drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
by Max Ehrmann
©1927 (renewed) Bell & Son Publishing, LLC
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Happy Birthday to the birthdyay people
Happy anniversary to the anniversary people
and for everyone....I have eaten way way way too much cake
Good night
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DR Cillaliz - thanks for checking in with us. You and Steve's family must be drained.
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DR Cilla, thanks for stopping in. I can imagine how exhausted and drained you must be. Rest well.
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It's been a long time since I've read or heard that. Thanks, Cillaliz.
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Same here, I enjoyed it.
DR Cilla, have a safe and easy drive home tomorrow!
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DR Cillaliz - I hope you sleep well tonight. Peace.
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Hello, everyone.
Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
Sending the strongest possible wishes for a fast, complete recovery.
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thanks everyone
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I spy DR Vixmom - did you survive AVENUE Q?
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Watching Take Aim At The Police Van, a Nikkatsu noir by Seijun Suzuki - this one is good.
If I remember correctly, that was my favorite in the set. (I wasn't as big a fan of I AM WAITING as you and DRMBarnum were though it was good.)
But I could be mixing them up in my head. Those noirs were dozens of movies ago!
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Ooohhh... On tonight's new episode of "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations", Mr. Bourdain heads out to the outer boroughs of NYC. Needless to say, I'm taking notes. ;)
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I still want cake.
I thoroughly enjoyed the birthday cake I bought for myself last week. It was a very small 5" cake (two layers), and I ate it in four days.
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Had some nice long telephone conversations tonight, so I got fewer things watched than I expected I would.
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I did finish DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. That Ultimate Edition DVD looks and sounds very good for standard DVD. I'm sure the Blu-ray will be another step up.
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I still want cake.
I thoroughly enjoyed the birthday cake I bought for myself last week. It was a very small 5" cake (two layers), and I ate it in four days.
I could have eaten it in one.
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Hour.
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Next I put in the last disc in the NCIS 1st season set and watched an episode called "The Weakest Link." For guest stars, it had the ever-gorgeous Adam Baldwin, Matt Battaglia, and Doug Savant. What's more, the story ended up having a gay connection, so it was a VERY enjoyable episode.
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I still want cake.
I thoroughly enjoyed the birthday cake I bought for myself last week. It was a very small 5" cake (two layers), and I ate it in four days.
I could have eaten it in one.
So could I, but I wanted it to last over the long weekend.
It was SO good. I haven't had a store bought-deli bakery cake in DECADES.
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Hour.
LOL!
;D
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Since I had NCIS cued up, I went ahead and watched another episode on that disc, an episode called "Split Decisions" about some illegal weapons sales. Not as good as the other episode, but still good. It spotlighted Michael Weatherly.
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I still want cake.
I thoroughly enjoyed the birthday cake I bought for myself last week. It was a very small 5" cake (two layers), and I ate it in four days.
Chocolate?
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I still want cake.
I thoroughly enjoyed the birthday cake I bought for myself last week. It was a very small 5" cake (two layers), and I ate it in four days.
I could have eaten it in one.
So could I. DR Matt's self control is impressive :)
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'night
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I've been catching up
Happy Birthday to Rob & William Lurie
Happy Anniversary to Laura & Hubby
VIBES for rapid recovery to Jeanne & Matt
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Today qhilethe Vixter was at Soocer practice Vixdad and I went out for breakfast and then went to BJ's wholesale club and bought 6 5 foot tall arboriviate bushes. By then the Vixter was home and showered, we collected her best friend from her house and went off to a barbeque and only got home a short while ago.
Tomorrow is the Vixter's first day of school . I have no idea whether or not they are going to see the Presidents speech - but having now read it ( thank you Jose!!!) I hope it is shown to them - I will probably be printing it out and giving it to the Vixter to read
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I still want cake.
I thoroughly enjoyed the birthday cake I bought for myself last week. It was a very small 5" cake (two layers), and I ate it in four days.
Chocolate?
No, it was a white cake with white buttercream frosting with a giant red rose on the top and red iced piping around the bottom.
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And now I think it's bedtime for me. I have my next PT appointment late tomorrow morning, so I'm sure I'll be on-line tomorrow before I head off for my appointment.
Good night!
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yesterday was lovely day
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the show was a lot of fun - although there was one scene during which the Vixter covererd her eyes and looked away from the stage until the end of the song - something about it being ok to be loud sometimes
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After the show we were met by a handsome man bearing pink roses
He told us about this wonderful show that will be opening soon
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re the Servant question - well we are exhorted each week in my church to be loyal servants to God and to serve Him by serving one another - so I guess I have no problem with the word -
I was also raised on JFK's famous line form his inaugural - "..ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"
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Fast-recovery vibes to Dr Jeanne
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I've been catching up
Happy Birthday to Rob ...
Thanks, DR Vixmom, and a happy-first-day-of-school to The Vixter!
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the show was a lot of fun - although there was one scene during which the Vixter covererd her eyes and looked away from the stage until the end of the song - something about it being ok to be loud sometimes
::)
-That's the one I was "worried" about. ;)
*And I'm sorry I wasn't able to join you and the vixter and DR elmore for a post-show meal.
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Well...
Tomorrow is going to be a travel day for me, and an early one too, so...
Goodnight.
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and speaking of servants - i wpu;d like to change the mindset of those politiians who have fotgotten that they are there to serve the American people and not to "beat" the "other side"
There are too many politicians in both parties who will vote down a bill simply because it was brought up by the opposing side - instead of on the merits of the bill itself
I also have problems with politicians who think government and big business should be able to do as it likes with little or no oversight while trying to legislate how adults conduct their love lives -
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Travel VIBES to Jose!!
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DR Vixmom - I covered my eyes and looked away from the screen during much of INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS today.
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Well tomorrow is sure to be full of first day jitters and last minute panics so I had better get off to bed too -=- good night all!!
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Travel vibes to DR Jose!
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Back from the partay - stayed longer than I'd planned, and had a very nice time. I ate more than I'd planned, too - there was an Eyetalian salad, which is what I mostly had, plus some string bean and onion cold dish that was quite good, plus one tiny sausage. Then I had three small samples of the desserts - the cheesecake, a blueberry pie, and a tiny sliver of a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. I'm now quite full and quite logey and quite ready to sit on my couch like so much fish. Mr. Larson was not there, but former LA Times critic Kevin Thomas was, as were Norman Lloyd, Marsha Hunt, Ian Whitcomb, the son of director Henry Koster, the widow of Andre de Toth, cousins Dee Dee and Alan, and lots of other nice folks. Also met a lady who lives down the street - new in town, she is, and frankly I don't think I'd be off-base to say I think she was a little keen on me. Not my type, though.
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Fast-recovery vibes to Dr Jeanne
Yes, but what about Jeremy? ;D
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Reading between the lines of BK's post, I have deduced the woman is probably not Leslie Parrish.
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DR Vixmom - I covered my eyes and looked away from the screen during much of INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS today.
Well, at least you're brave enough to stay on top of the bed during thunder storms.
der Brucer
During a loud storm the other evening Bonnie was in her usual "cowering under the bed mode" - until she heard my spoon click on my ice cream dish; then, out she came, dashing into the living room to get in line, get her share, then dash back to the bedroom to hide under the bed.
Ice Cream conquers all fears!
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DR Vixmom - I covered my eyes and looked away from the screen during much of INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS today.
Well, at least you're brave enough to stay on top of the bed during thunder storms.
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LOL! According to Richard, at 5am today I screamed and sat bolt upright when a huge clap of thunder woke me out of a deep sleep.
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I gotta tell you.
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When I left, I snuck out a small extra piece of cheesecake, which I just ate, and which was made by the new lady who was keen on me but isn't my type.
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Small world and prepare to be amazed department: was perusing the Portland CL musicians ads, found one by a kid new to Portland, went to his MySpace page and was blown away. Read his bio for a fascinating little synchronicity vis a vis a recent Kriitzerland release. I've just emailed him to tell him about it.
http://www.myspace.com/joshlava
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Nightline just did a segment on one of Jose's home-away-from-homes - SHAKE SHACK!
They also added a segment on Black Label burgers - the aged prime beef that restaurants are no longer selling much of, ground as burger meat!
der Brucer
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Small world and prepare to be amazed department: was perusing the Portland CL musicians ads, found one by a kid new to Portland, went to his MySpace page and was blown away. Read his bio for a fascinating little synchronicity vis a vis a recent Kriitzerland release. I've just emailed him to tell him about it.
http://www.myspace.com/joshlava
Well, if you get in trouble for cruising CL for links to MySpace for young men you always have us to attest that you are a Lesbian.
der Brucer
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Small world and prepare to be amazed department: was perusing the Portland CL musicians ads, found one by a kid new to Portland, went to his MySpace page and was blown away. Read his bio for a fascinating little synchronicity vis a vis a recent Kriitzerland release. I've just emailed him to tell him about it.
http://www.myspace.com/joshlava
I read it twice - am I just too too tired to have seen whatever it is?
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Yes, my eye passed right over the first sentence. Say hi for me.
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For those yearning for the cardiac ICU:
LATIMES (http://www.latimes.com/theguide/summer/food/la-gd-0728-friedoc-pg,0,2860829.photogallery)
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-07/41289455.jpg)
Chicken Charlie's, Orange County Fair
( Rob Takata / For The Times )
Our examination of fried food at the Orange County Fair started humbly, but Chicken Charlie’s has expanded its empire of grease to become the epicenter of all that is battered and fried in fair-land. We took a tour of these battered, grease-soaked wonders.
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-07/41289578.jpg)
Chicken Charlie's, White Castle, OC Fair
(Rob Takata / For The Times)
Underneath that golden brown crust is a deep-fried White Castle hamburger, but it's hard to imagine Harold and Kumar going to great lengths to get their hands on this. It tastes worse than typical junior high cafeteria fare.
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-07/41289588.jpg)
Fried White Castle, OC Fair
(Rob Takata / For The Times)
A cross-section view of a deep-fried White Castle hamburger. Someday, scientists will study the fossilized striations to understand where our society went horribly wrong.
(Looks like George admiring a new hat!)
der Brucer
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FREE DR GEORGE from indentured servitude!!!!!
It'll never happen. :P
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Hello, everyone.
Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.
~~~Continued Get Well Vibes For Jeanne!!~~~
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Because I can:
(http://thatschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/walmartbenny.jpg)
"Because [you] can"...post this picture OR "Because [you] can"...dress like that and to go Wal-Mart?? ;)
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Wow, 13 pages, must now read post.
Hi everybody.
Busy weekend, it took all 3 days to finish (almost finish) going through all the rest of the boxes I moved in with last December. Now I ache.
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Because I can:
(http://thatschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/walmartbenny.jpg)
"Because [you] can"...post this picture OR "Because [you] can"...dress like that and to go Wal-Mart?? ;)
You're jealous because you want the titti-pink shorts!
der Brucer
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Ummm...no.
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;)
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Well, since we're so close...
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PAGE 14 "HAVEN'T SEEN PAGE 14 IN A LONG TIME" DANCE!!
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I guess Brent and the band parts are now in LA. I cannot wait to hear how they sound
I had an email request for my phone number from Jeff Saver, who wrote the musical TIME AFTER TIME with Stephen Cole; I'm wondering if he's looking for an orchestrator. I would love to do it.
Well, I have FINIAN'S RAINBOW to finish first.
~~~Vibes for the TIME AFTER TIME Gig!!~~~
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LOTS OF THOUGHTS FOR NOTES I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN WHILE READING THE POSTS. BUT I DID NOT.
SO, ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D FOR 14 PAGES.
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Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.
Goodnight.
A day off from work is always nice, but this week will be 5 days stuffed into 4. The 2 things I like about my job (from a list of many) is that at my age I can still lift 50 lb. boxes all day, and can still multi task better than most.
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Hi George.
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Hi, Sam.