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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a bit of hagiography, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently at the MOOvies.
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And the word of the day is: RHOPALIC!
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And now, as promised, the new Kritzerland release, another Holy Grail title for many. You know what to do - if you want it pay via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net - 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping. It's a great, great score.
“DIFFERENT…”
Kritzerland is proud to present its newest limited edition soundtrack – a world premiere release:
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR Music Composed and Conducted by Alex North
For the first time ever, Alex North’s brilliant score to William Wyler’s 1961 film of Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour comes to CD. One of three scores written directly after Spartacus, The Children’s Hour is classic North.
In 1936, Lillian Hellman’s hit play The Children’s Hour, a controversial and shocking drama about how a horrible lie and the resultant gossip (in this case, the accusation that two female teachers are having a lesbian affair) can ruin lives, was brought to the screen by Hellman and director William Wyler, starring Miriam Hopkins and Merle Oberon as the teachers and Bonita Granville as the evil and malicious child who spreads the vicious rumor and lies. Because of the Hays’ Office censorship, the film was titled These Three, and no mention of the original title was allowed in any publicity or on the screen (Hellman is credited with the screenplay, but there is no “adapted from the play The Children’s Hour" anywhere to be found). Obviously all traces of the lesbian issues were removed from the screenplay and it became a standard love-triangle plot. It’s very unusual for a director to revisit a film made twenty-five years prior but Wyler did just that with The Children’s Hour, which he finally felt he could bring to the screen without having to dilute its subject matter. The film was indeed very frank and while the “L” word is never mentioned, the subject of two female teachers being accused of having an affair together is talked about blatantly. Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine give wonderful performances as the two teachers whose lives are ruined by a malicious lie told by an evil, manipulative young girl. This film, along with a couple of others, caused the Production Code to be completely revamped, and just a few short years later it would, at long last, be abolished and replaced by the MPAA ratings system.
For The Children’s Hour, Wyler turned to Alex North. Interestingly, both had just come off huge epic films – Wyler with Ben-Hur and North with Spartacus. So for both, The Children’s Hour could not have been more different; a drama filmed in black-and-white, with nary a toga, a chariot, a slave, or a cross in sight. And what a score North delivered, with music that was astonishing and complex, with a memorable main theme that runs throughout the score, along with the clever use of children’s nursery rhyme tunes (especially “Skip To My Lou”). North’s music sounds like no other Hollywood composer of that era – there was just nobody like him, and this is North at the peak of his powers.
Over the years, other labels had inquired about The Children’s Hour – but no tapes existed in the MGM vaults. Thankfully, North had kept a copy of this score in his archives, which are housed at the Margaret Herrick Library, and through their good auspices the tape was made available to us and it is that tape which was used for this CD. We had both a copy of the chosen takes from the recording session, and also a tape North had put together for a soundtrack release that obviously never happened. We used his sequencing and track titles and both tapes were used to create the CD master. The album contains North’s original main and end title music, both of which, at some point, were rescored, and we’ve included the rescored versions, as well. It’s fascinating to hear the two approaches to the main title – North’s original works beautifully and times out perfectly with Wyler’s images, while the rescored version works well, albeit in a completely different way, setting a completely different mood. We’ve also included two other bonus tracks, a brief source music cue, and one cue with an alternate ending. The sound is mono and very crisp.
This release is limited to 1000 copies only. The price is $19.98 plus shipping.
CDs will ship by the first week of January – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early, and depending on where you’re located, it will probably get to you in time for Christmas).
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I have just now ordered "The Children's Hour." :)
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Beautiful artwork, BK.
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Well, you're the first, but hopefully not the last.
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Ah, there's Ron Pulliam now.
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I found a website that has several versions of the poster. Here's one...the same as what's used for the CD:
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Yeah, I love that drawing. I think it's by Howard Terpning, who did many UA posters like that, including Birdman of Alcatraz and A Child Is Waiting.
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Pulliam came and went.
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Here's another "pose":
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George, where's the image?
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Where's the Pulliam?
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And here's a vertical poster:
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I see nothing but question marks.
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George, where's the image?
If you mean, where did I find it? It's from THIS (http://www.impawards.com/1961/childrens_hour.html) website.
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No, I mean no images are showing up on this page - they're all little boxes with question marks.
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I see nothing but question marks.
Actually, now I don't even see question marks...I don't see the posters at all. Hang on. I'll download them (if I can) and redo the posts.
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Hopefully, all the posters can be seen now.
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I guess the original website doesn't allow hotlinks.
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Now you've got it. Interestingly, the Terpning family's complete list of posters by Terpning does not include The Children's Hour, but if you look at Birdman or Child is Waiting, it really can't be anyone else.
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I searched "Children's Hour" and poster (and checked Include title and description) on eBay and there were several foreign posters.
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Another excellent new Kritzerland release!!! :)
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Now I've got me some cookie-recipe printing to do!
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HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/QUELLE-DUE-AUDREY-HEPBURN-BRINI-MOVIE-POSTER_W0QQitemZ140352295834QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20ada6139a) is a poster of the Italian version under the name "Quelle Due" for only $700! Too rich for my blood.
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And now, it's time for sleep. 8)
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To sleep - Perchance, to dream...
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A WONDROUS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH
FOR OUR DEAR, SWEET DR JANE!!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Jane
der Brucer
If we had an X-Ray of Jane, we would probably see:
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“Vegetables are all your body needs”, a brilliant ad campaign by JWT for the International Vegetarian Union, which promotes vegetarianism worldwide.
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Happy Birthday to our Dear Jane!!!
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And with that we move to Page 2
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Bag packing for me today and then, even though I'm on vacation I have to attend an office function related to the "retirement" of some staff members.
We also have friends visiting from Northern Ireland and we may get together with them this week.
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Good morning, all! I was in bed by 9:30 and the alarm woke me up at 6 this morning. I slept quite well and I'm about to begin a few jobs here before my day takes me around the neighborhood and then down to the studio. We're revording at Avatar on 53rd. Yesterday, after the show, I went backstage to see my friend David Gursky who conducted all of this week while Rob Berman was doing the Kennedy Center Awards in DC. David did a fantastic job yesterday, and he was the principal reason I saw the show yesterday.
Backstage, the orchestra room was in a flurry of activity, with all the music being loaded up to go to the studio. Red Press, onee of my favorite people, was there with his wife to insure tha everything got taken to Avatar, and Josh Clayton and Anna, our harpist, got everything packed away into a rolling trunk. Then Joshie, Anna, Red and his wife headed out for a taxi to deliver the orchestra parts to Avatar Studio. Red's first Broadway show was playing reeds for the original production of GYPSY, and I consider him the foremost Broadway contractor of the past 30 years, if not longer. I love him dearly and his wife and I were joking that we actually saw each other in Manhattan; we usually meet when Red and I are working on a project for the Library of Congress. I've really got to take Red out for dinner and ask him about every show he ever played on.
So, that's my day. And I will have a further report tomorrow. I suspect that by the time I get in tonight I will be too tired to be really chatty.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday To My Beloved Nursie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TOD:
First horror film: THE HORROR OF DRACULA with Christopher Lee; it scared the bejeezus out of me and I had nightmares for weeks. I wore a crucifix for several weeks as well to keep vampires away,
First sci fi: FORBIDDEN PLANET; I was madly in love with Robby the Robot.
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Happy birthday to Jane!
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I'm not sure what my first horror movie was. Maybe HOUSE OF WAX?
However, I'm almost positive that the first sci-fi movie was THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS, followed the next year by THEM!
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DR TCB, I am very sympathetic to your cough problems. I'm still dealing with it and going on five weeks now!
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Happy Birthday DR Jane!
Hopefully you'll be in less pain and maybe you'll be able to have a bite of cake!
Feel better!
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And the word of the day is: RHOPALIC!
And The Song Of The Day Is: THE LAST DANCE
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Happy Birthday to DR JANE!
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Vibes to DR ELMORE and the cast as they record FINIAN'S RAINBOW for posterity - which means US!
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Chaps
Who once wrote pap
Are now writing
Hagiography.
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Since I have my car back - I can do my Monday errands on Monday. We had a slight dusting of snow, still some on the ground, but none on the streets.
I am still happy about TAR finale last night, but I am not looking forward to the "star" version next time around which will feature a group of "reality" stars, I guess.....including the stupid MAP blonde from you tube.
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I shall have to think about the TOD:
but I too probably will say FORBIDDEN PLANET for sci fi - although I saw several sci fi television series, my favorite still being ROCKY JONES, SPACE RANGER.
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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND FAST HEALING TO DR JANE
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Monday morning greetings! We have some decorative snow today and the skies are very gray - wonder if we'll get more?
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Happy birthday to DR Jane - this is one you'll remember for a long time!
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... I have to attend an office function related to the "retirement" of some staff members....
DR Ben, please extend my good wishes to the folks I know who are "retiring."
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DR Elmore - I am so thrilled about today's recording session and looking forward to hearing the results. Have fun, fun, fun (as Eloise would say).
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... I have to attend an office function related to the "retirement" of some staff members....
DR Ben, please extend my good wishes to the folks I know who are "retiring."
Will do Ginny!
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Last night, DR td wrote:
. . .and I just watched it tonight!
I can understand why the show is losing viewers, I don't think that it has enough story to be a continuing series. Having read the novel which it is inspired by, I think that the premise calls out for a miniseries, just not a season-by-season show. Right now, at its mid-season mark, there is still enough story left to finish out a season, but, I cannot see the point in trying to be a long-running series.
That said, I find it one of the fastest paced shows on television and really, really look forward to the next installment.
Who said DEXTER is losing viewers? The last I read, it was SHowtime's highest rated series and was still pulling in the viewers for them. Where did you read otherwise?
Of course, I haven't read the books, but from what I understand, they're not slavishly following them for storylines. They're embarking on their own tangents. But you would know more about that than I would seeing as how you have read the books.
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Good morning everyone.
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Congratulations to BK and Kritzerland on the new release.
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If you write your own hagiography, is it an autohagiography?
The first horror movie I ever saw was "What's the Matter With Helen?" with Shelley Winters, Debbie Reynolds and Dennie Weaver. I can still see the scene of the dead rabbits everywhere and of someone falling under a tractor. Scared the stuffing out of me.
First science fiction I don't remember, but it must have been one of the weekly Godzilla movies that were shown on TV at the time. I enjoyed those as a kid, but I have rarely liked any science fiction movie since my teens. Instead of the "Star Wars" type of movie, I prefer those alternate/futuristic universe stories like "Dark City," "Children of Men" or "Blade Runner."
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I'm so happy that Finian's Rainbow is being recorded. Have a wonderful time at the recording session, DR elmore. I look forward to your report of it.
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~~~~~~~~~A very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Jane!!!!!!!~~~~~~~~~
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The bestest and pain free-est of birthdays to our lovely, Jane!!!
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Happy happy birthday to DR Jane
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BK - congrats on the new release
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TOD-- I saw lots of horror films at kiddie matinees, on TV and at the drive-in, but the first one that really scared me, I think, was a very odd, very cheap movie called. "Carnival of Souls." It gave me the creeps. I saw it some 30 years later, and it still gave me the creeps. I didn't think it was a good movie (or even all that coherent), but it certainly set a creepy mood.
As far as monsters go, it would probably be the monsters in "The Time Machine" with Rod Taylor or "The Magic Sword" with Gary Lockwood.
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I must remember to print out cookie recipes too. I think everyone should try all the recipes and send a dozen of each kind of cookies to Jane for today, Bruce for tomorrow, Mikey for later in the week and to Sugar and me (for no reason). I could help Sugar eat the cookies. ;)
Time to catch up on posts, walk Sugar again, and hope it really rains today like it's supposed to.
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Happy B'day, Jane!
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Good morning!
Gray here and cold, but not bitter cold. It's not getting out of the 40s again today, but that's OK since I'll be inside most of the day anyway. My walk was very enjoyable this morning even if the skies were gray instead of blue.
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A Happy Pain-Free Birthday Wish for DR Jane!!!
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bk, I had no problem buying my own birthday cake and eating it all up. I got a 5" cake from the deli section of my local grocery store, and I had wonderful birthday cake for four or five days.
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The UPS has come and gone and with him came Disney's G-FORCE on Blu-ray, so that will be my work project for the day (and likely evening. There are are fair number of bonus features and a commentary.)
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TV Note:
Most every network has new programming tonight (NBC is the only one running old LAW & ORDER: SVU reruns). This includes a new episode of CASTLE on ABC, new episodes of the CBS comedies, and DR Jennifer's beloved CW series.
A new THE CLOSER episode begins three weeks of new episodes to usher in a new TNT series with Ray Romano (ugh), Scott Bakula (yum), and Andre Brauher (eh), MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE.
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TOD:
The earliest horror movie I can remember (which has elements of sci-fi) was THEM!
The earliest sci-fi (which incidentally scared me silly) was TARGET EARTH. I clearly remember the killer robot inching closer and closer to our heroes on a roof, and I wanted to hide under my seat in the theater. Looking at it now, it's laughably cheesy and not the least bit scary.
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HAPPIEST OF HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LITTLE DRUGGED OUT DR JANE!
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My morning internet surf has come to an end, and I'm heading down now to get cleaned up for lunch out with best friend John. I hope to watch last night's BROTHERS & SISTERS before we head out for lunch.
WBBL.
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It probably *wasn't* the first thing I saw (which was maybe Frankenstein on SLC's late Friday night Nightmare Theater), but I remember to this day being at our neighbors' house when I was maybe 4 or 5 and I Was a Teenage Frankenstein was on and I just screamed in horror at the sight of Michael Landon's face after the car accident and buried my entire head in their couch begging them to turn off the tv. :)
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Happy birthday to the infamous DR Jane!!
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I'm very excited about the FINIAN'S RAINBOW recording and even more excited about seeing it in less than two weeks!
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TOD: First sci-fi: THE DAY THE EARTH STODD STILL
I saw it on TV and it scared me---I really thought that could happen and cou;dn't stop thinking about it!
First horror film: I don't know if it qualifies, but TWO ON A GUILLOTINE. My dad took me to see it when I was in the 4th grade. Seeing Connie Stevens getting her head chopped off was too much for me.
I saw it years later and realized that it's really a pretty silly film, not particularly scary, but I sure thought it was at the time!
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TV Note:
Most every network has new programming tonight (NBC is the only one running old LAW & ORDER: SVU reruns). This includes a new episode of CASTLE on ABC, new episodes of the CBS comedies, and DR Jennifer's beloved CW series.
A new THE CLOSER episode begins three weeks of new episodes to usher in a new TNT series with Ray Romano (ugh), Scott Bakula (yum), and Andre Brauher (eh), MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE.
All the CLOSER promos and most of the MOACA promos are mine. I really like MOACA. Like THE CLOSER, it gets even better after the pilot and I think it's one of their best original shows; one of the few shows I would probably watch without having some involvement. (I really don't watch much TV. )I'll be interested in hearing what you think of it, Matt!
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Well on the recommendation of DR EDISAURUS, I may watch MOACA.....but it seemed liked a lot of old man natural function jokes - which doesn't go too far with me.
DR JMK - turn in your movie card please. Michael Landon was the Teenage WEREWOLF, Gary Conway was the TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN.
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If you write your own hagiography, is it an autohagiography?
;D
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MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
This got a very good review in Entertainment Weekly, for what that's worth.
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natural function jokes - which doesn't go too far with me.
I know what I'm getting DR JRand59 for Christmas!! ;)
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up.... And, yes, it's Monday.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR JANE!!!!
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I hope DR elmore and the rest of the Finian's Rainbow company are having a wonderful time down at Avatar!
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Thanks, DR DAW. I shall look forward to it. I hope it is the right size to put under the one leg on my desk to keep it from wobbling.
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DR JOSE go on down to the Laurie Beechman Theater and see Adam at 1 p.m. He is easy on the eyes if nothing else.
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Way back in the 20th Century when I first got onto the inner web, my portal was the famous Yahoo. I even had a nice My Yahoo front page.....but as the new century dawned I moved onto other applications.
Today I happened to return to my old MY YAHOO page. It is a most ingenious application....you can even add your Facebook information there to get updates....and all that other stuff.
So I have returned to the Yahoo fold, and have made it my HOMEPAGE instead of GOOGLE. If you haven't been to YAHOO lately, check it out. You can get local weather, national news and sports headlines, tv listings, and much more ALL on your home page. Many more apps are available.
Of course those with hand held Dick Tracy gadgets may still find it cumbersome. But for those of us who still surf while sitting at a desk, it is nice. You can can also add a personal calendar.
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Thanks, DR DAW. I shall look forward to it. I hope it is the right size to put under the one leg on my desk to keep it from wobbling.
Well, you could always tear out a few pages to adjust the height.
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My RED CLIFF dvd's arrived today....I think I shall watch them tonight.
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Thanks, DR DAW. I shall look forward to it. I hope it is the right size to put under the one leg on my desk to keep it from wobbling.
Well, you could always tear out a few pages to adjust the height.
That's right! I never thought of that! Thanks, DR JOSE.
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Btw...
I did watch "The 12 Men of Christmas" and found it quite cute. -Although, the final wrap-up really did happen quite quickly. However, by that time, they had already shown all the men being photographed for their calendar poses (http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/12-men-of-christmas/christmas-calendar#id=1), so... ;)
*It repeats tomorrow night on Lifetime. ::)
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DR JRand - Did you ever give the Google Desktop and/or Google Chrome browser a try?
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Btw...
When I clicked on the link that DR vixmom provided the other day, I was actually a little surprised. When she mentioned that DR the vixter and her classmates would be heading to The Met to see an opera, I figured it was going to be the upcoming return of their production of Hansel & Gretel, and then I clicked on the link... Needless to say, Strauss' Elektra is quite a different opera-going experience.
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That's what I had assumed, too, DR JoseSPiano!!
;D
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Btw...
When I clicked on the link that DR vixmom provided the other day, I was actually a little surprised. When she mentioned that DR the vixter and her classmates would be heading to The Met to see an opera, I figured it was going to be the upcoming return of their production of Hansel & Gretel, and then I clicked on the link... Needless to say, Strauss' Elektra is quite a different opera-going experience.
Yes, nothing screams Christmas (literally) like 'Elektra.' I just reviewed a BD version that, while incredibly well sung, had been "reimagined" into something akin to Fosse's 'Cabaret," complete with cross dressing ensemble members. I kid you not.
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DR JRand (once again) - That's cool that they're doing lunchtime cabarets at The Beechman. Alas, since I'm attending Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Gypsy of the Year (http://www.broadwaycares.org/Page.aspx?pid=263) competition/presentation later this afternoon... and since I have a couple of things to take care of here around the apartment before I head down to The Palace, I don't think I'll be able to swing on down to 42nd Street and 9th Ave.
Hmmm.... The Palace.. I think I still remember how to get there. ::)
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Some of those guys need a TAN!
I use the Chrome Browser.....hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....Google Desktop....perhaps I shall make like Lewis & Clark and do some exploration. I must admit I have never looked at it.
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complete with cross dressing ensemble members.
Where does one audition?
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Some of those guys need a TAN!
-And in the Tee-Vee presentation, they look tan(ner). -And Josh Hopkins looked buffer too on the Tee-Vee. -I wonder if they shot the calendar poses before they started filming. Or if they ended up having to use some CGI. ::)
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complete with cross dressing ensemble members.
Where does one audition?
Like you have to ask.
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A very happy birthday to our on the mend DR Jane!
Hope you birthday is wonderful and here is an extra dose of vibes for that shoulder!!
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Well, must shower and shave and head over to DMV to renew my driver's license.
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MR BK and DR JANE should check their licenses as well....being December babies themselves.
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AllPosters.com has free shipping on orders over $14.99 for the next three days only. They have some nice things.
Use Code GIFTSHOP when checking out. And you can pay via PayPal. I love their 10 Indian Commandments poster.
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Quiet here now.
Snow has disappeared and none added yet. So we may be in the clear until this evening DR GINNY.
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Thanks for the weather update, DR JRand. It's raining here now and most of the snow is gone.
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And another one down...
Burn the Floor to Close in January 2010 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/135089-Burn-the-Floor-to-Close-in-January-2010)
-Well, sorta - since it was supposed to be a limited run anyway, and was originally slated to close weeks ago, but then was extended a few times.
*I have to say, I'm actually kind of curious to see Mary Murphy strut her stuff on stage. Hmmm...
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I'm up, I'm up - another great night's sleep, which I desperately needed - easy to sleep though because it's been raining for hours and hours, which is a good thing for Los Angeles. First real rain that's lasted longer than three minutes in months and months.
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MattH, my first was Target Earth, too - it was also the first sneak preview I ever saw - at the Baldwin Theater in 1954, I believe. Soon thereafter would have been Forbidden Planet.
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Guess I won't be jogging today.
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! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JANE ! ! ! ! !
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And another one down...
Burn the Floor to Close in January 2010 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/135089-Burn-the-Floor-to-Close-in-January-2010)
-Well, sorta - since it was supposed to be a limited run anyway, and was originally slated to close weeks ago, but then was extended a few times.
*I have to say, I'm actually kind of curious to see Mary Murphy strut her stuff on stage. Hmmm...
I thought Mary was dancing on the show.....you mean she is headed for Broadway?
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Since I have my car back - I can do my Monday errands on Monday. We had a slight dusting of snow, still some on the ground, but none on the streets.
I am still happy about TAR finale last night, but I am not looking forward to the "star" version next time around which will feature a group of "reality" stars, I guess.....including the stupid MAP blonde from you tube.
Yep, very happy about last night's TAR outcome, too! And I think the show's editors are probably to be congratulated as much as the winners for the way they were able to make the end of the race still seem exciting.
As for the next season's contestants being comprised of reality show stars, I say Ugh!
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Congrats to DR Elmore and the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW on their recoring session! And how nice that they are being treated to an advanced screening of AVATAR, too!
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On the run here--must run out to buy hooks to hang poinsetta lights on my living room mirror and a large light-up Santa head.
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Wow, not too much interest in The Children's Hour here - of course, several regular Kritzerland customers haven't been on the board yet today.
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I'm off to do some errands in the cold rain...bye for now!
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As for the Topic of the Day....
Hmm...
As for first horror movie, well... The one that sticks in my head is "Trilogy of Terror" - it was shown as part of the afternoon movie series on Channel 7(?) in New London, CT, when I was nine. The first one I can remember seeing in a movie theater would have to be "The Amityille Horror". Or maybe "Poltergeist". -I'm too lazy to check the IMDB right now for the release dates.
As for my first sci-fi movie, well... I guess it was "Star Wars"... OH! Actually, it was "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". -Although, I'm sure I saw a sci-fi or two on the Tee-Vee before then.
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And, actually, I need to get ready to head out too. The "Gypsy of the Year" doesn't start until 4:30, but I have a few errands to accomplish beforehand.
Laters...
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DR JRand (once again) - That's cool that they're doing lunchtime cabarets at The Beechman. Alas, since I'm attending Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Gypsy of the Year (http://www.broadwaycares.org/Page.aspx?pid=263) competition/presentation later this afternoon... and since I have a couple of things to take care of here around the apartment before I head down to The Palace, I don't think I'll be able to swing on down to 42nd Street and 9th Ave.
Hmmm.... The Palace.. I think I still remember how to get there. ::)
Same way you get to Carnegie Hall - practice!
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Have fun, DR JOSE!
We need updates from DR ELMORE. Is he Twittering?
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Has anyone seen my friend Zach on ALL MY CHILDREN yet? Every time I tune it in, Susan Lucci's giant head is stuck in the middle of my screen. :P
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A VERY SUPER SPECIAL PAGE FIVE DANCE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JANE!! ;D
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We need updates from DR ELMORE. Is he Twittering?
I'm sure he is twittering. But I don't think he is Twittering.
If you know what I mean. :)
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Beeker's 'Ode to Joy' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnT7pT6zCcA) :D
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TOD:
I've never liked the Horror genre, so can't say what my first viewing was.
I know that my first SciFi flick was Star Wars IV.
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Thanks DR DAW.....love Beeker! And I hadn't seen that before!
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I thought I had gotten beyond being afraid when watching a movie......until I sat up late one night many years ago and watched A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET.
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Good afternoon. I went bird watching this morning with a friend. It is raining. That is all.
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It's really coming down here.
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I feel like some food but don't feel like venturing out, but if I don't venture out now, I shall have to wait until after two to eat.
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Happy Birthday, Jane!
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bruce, thank you for the birthday party. :D
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A WONDROUS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH
FOR OUR DEAR, SWEET DR JANE!!!!!!!
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so sweet, thanks.
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Happy Birthday Jane
der Brucer
If we had an X-Ray of Jane, we would probably see:
“Vegetables are all your body needs”, a brilliant ad campaign by JWT for the International Vegetarian Union, which promotes vegetarianism worldwide.
lol-i fear there would be too much chocolate.
thanks for the b-day wishes.
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thank you ben.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday To My Beloved Nursie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy birthday to Jane!
thank you
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Happy Birthday DR Jane!
Hopefully you'll be in less pain and maybe you'll be able to have a bite of cake!
Feel better!
thanks, no cake. i'm hoping for a walk this afternoon with keit and sherlock when they go to the mailbox
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Happy birthday to DR Jane - this is one you'll remember for a long time!
kind of like the one i was in the hospital for. on that birthday the doctor said i would not lose my hand or need surgery to thy and save it. :-\
at least i'm home. :) thanks for the wishes.
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I must remember to print out cookie recipes too. I think everyone should try all the recipes and send a dozen of each kind of cookies to Jane for today, Bruce for tomorrow, Mikey for later in the week and to Sugar and me (for no reason). I could help Sugar eat the cookies. ;)
Time to catch up on posts, walk Sugar again, and hope it really rains today like it's supposed to.
PLEASE DON'T! ;D
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DRs Jrand,Arnold, Julie Kerry, FJL, Chuck, & MattH, thank you for the birthday wishes. :D
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from vixmom
PAINFREE RAPID RECOVERY VIBES to our Jane Girl -
you have a Long Island Lutheran congregation praying for your recovery
such a comporting thought, thank you.
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HAPPIEST OF HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LITTLE DRUGGED OUT DR JANE!
not too much drugged out. ;D
thanks
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Happy birthday to the infamous DR Jane!!
what a way to be infamous;D thanks for the wishes.
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We need updates from DR ELMORE. Is he Twittering?
I'm sure he is twittering. But I don't think he is Twittering.
If you know what I mean. :)
As you are the Head "twitterer", we ALL know exactly what you mean.
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Warmest Felicitations (and pain-free vibes)
to DR Jane on her Birthday!
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A very happy birthday to our on the mend DR Jane!
Hope you birthday is wonderful and here is an extra dose of vibes for that shoulder!!
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what a perfect card considering my circumstances. :D
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I watched BROTHERS & SISTERS before I headed out for lunch. It brought me to tears a couple of times, but some of those plots are SO telegraphed. (Who wants to bet that Nora will lose all the money she invested? He either steals the money or the concept goes bust.)
I got so furious when Kitty got the results over the phone and refused to share them with Robert that I almost cut the TV off and vow never to watch the show again. How MANY times do the lazy writers on this show have to resort to such a RIDICULOUS plot contrivance?
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Thank you for helping to make my day special DRs Jose, DtM, George, Laura & Ron.
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When I got in from lunch, I watched G-FORCE. Better than the made-for-home video BUDDIES movies, that's for sure, but it's still for young kids and members of the ritalin generation. There were some laughs, but reliance on things like fart jokes and references to culture references like McGyver and Die Hard and Terminator kept it at arm's length for me. Famous voices in the cast like Penelope Cruz and Tracy Morgan and Steve Buscimi didn't always make for a felicitous group and the mix of live action and CG animation was handled pretty well.
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I got all of the bonus features watched except all of the Cine-Explore commentary with all of the inserted video tangents. I watched about a half hour of that. None of the other bonuses were very long at all. Most were 4-5 minutes long. They were all in HD, though. That's nice to see that.
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I also had time to skim through the first half hour of today's ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Fish and Kyle getting frisky was very sexy indeed (of course it was interrupted). Will look forward to seeing the rest of the show when I go back down.
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Page Six Dance!!!
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Re: TAR reality stars/contestants in next season's show...just remember, every season of TAR is populated by reality stars/contestants!
I for one am quite excited! Of course I probably won't know most of the "reality" stars that will be on the show, only those from Big Brother and/or Survivor...if there are any.
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Our power was out for an hour.
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MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
This got a very good review in Entertainment Weekly, for what that's worth.
Oh...just looked it up:
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20323634,00.html
also a nice one from TIME:
http://tunedin.blogs.time.com/2009/12/07/tv-tonight-men-of-a-certain-age/
Apparently, most of the reviews are good. The only negative one I heard about was from TV Guide.
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Re: TAR reality stars/contestants in next season's show...just remember, every season of TAR is populated by reality stars/contestants!
I for one am quite excited! Of course I probably won't know most of the "reality" stars that will be on the show, only those from Big Brother and/or Survivor...if there are any.
The ratings for this season's series were the highest in three years. The show is really on a roll and seems to have become an audience favorite after years of just so-so ratings.
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MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
This got a very good review in Entertainment Weekly, for what that's worth.
Oh...just looked it up:
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20323634,00.html
also a nice one from TIME:
http://tunedin.blogs.time.com/2009/12/07/tv-tonight-men-of-a-certain-age/
Apparently, most of the reviews are good. The only negative one I heard about was from TV Guide.
And it was REALLY negative. I read it the other night.
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I must hop off-line now and get some writing done. Then, I have the evening free (tomorrow, too, it looks like), so I'll watch something fun and watch THE CLOSER about 10 minutes behind the "live" broadcast.
WBBL.
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Had a sandwich and onion rings for lunch, went to the mail place, but must go back there because some sort of flowers or a bush arrived.
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It transpires that the guy who wires all my electronics made a stupid little boo boo when he was here hooking up the all-region Blu-Ray - he unplugged one of the power strips - I was wondering why my CD burner wouldn't power up and when I went to use the turntable today there was no power, so I looked where the wiring is and voila - unplugged power strip - it's all working well now.
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Sheesh! You'd think we had a blizzard on the way from the crowdedness of the grocery store this afternoon. I don't think we do, but these folks are gonna be prepared nonetheless!
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A most 2nd Happy Birthday from me and even more continued health and happines
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TOD
First horror film
Psycho (on tv I was around 5 or 6 and never got past the shower scene. Had nightmares)
First Sci-F
2001: A Space Odyssey
Saw it after the Cinerama engagement. Did not understand it, Saw it a second time and still not understood it, Bought the Soundtrack on LP. There was a brief explanation of the story and then I understood he film
First Sci-Fi/Horror/Whe
Vampire Hookers From Outerspace
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Very disappointed here...I drove eight miles to G Boys, which used to be the place for Christmas decorations in my neck of the woods. But as I walked through the aisles I found the shelves sparsely stocked with little or no variety of items. They either decided to understock this year due to the economy or they are planning on closing up. I didn't have the heart to ask any if the employees about what was going on. It would be a shame to lose another ages old family run business in this area.
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TOD:
The first horror movie I can recall watching (or trying to watch) was FIEND WITHOUT A FACE on TV. I remember I kept hiding my eyes under a blanket on the sofa.
First sci-fi? I think it was VISIT TO A SMALL PLANET with Jerry Lewis.
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Topic of the Day:
I can't remember the first sci-fi or horror movies that I saw because my sister and I used to watch a lot of those on Saturdays on TV, when we lived in Colorado (we moved there when I was seven years old). One of the earliest horror movies that I can remember seeing and scaring me is "Beware! The Blob." I used to sleep with my arm under my pillow and my hand would stick out from underneath. After I saw that movie, I believed that the Blob would come into my room and eat my hand! Not me, just my hand.
:D
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I always forget that "Beware! The Blob" was directed by Larry Hagman...yes, that Larry Hagman.
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T.O.D.
THE SPACE CHILDREN - I am not sure that this was the first Sci-Fi film I saw, but it was the first one that made an impression on me.
FRANKENSTEIN or DRACULA It was probably one or the other of these Universal films. They played all the time on television in the 50s.
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Dan (the Man), did you put up Christmasvillageland this year? Are you going to post it on youtube again?
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DR JANE!!!
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Since I have my car back - I can do my Monday errands on Monday. We had a slight dusting of snow, still some on the ground, but none on the streets.
I am still happy about TAR finale last night, but I am not looking forward to the "star" version next time around which will feature a group of "reality" stars, I guess.....including the stupid MAP blonde from you tube.
Yep, very happy about last night's TAR outcome, too! And I think the show's editors are probably to be congratulated as much as the winners for the way they were able to make the end of the race still seem exciting.
As for the next season's contestants being comprised of reality show stars, I say Ugh!
I am curious where you have seen mention of other reality show contestants being on next season. I have only heard about jeff and jordan from big brother.
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I am in the middle of a Chinese civil war.
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DR JENNIFER someone saw that North Carolina Princess among the contestants at an airport, so I am assuming that three publicity whores means that others among them.
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HAPPY NATAL DAY DR JANE!
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Happy Birthday DR Jane!
I'm really looking forward to the Finian's Rainbow CD!
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DR JENNIFER someone saw that North Carolina Princess among the contestants at an airport, so I am assuming that three publicity whores means that others among them.
Who is "that north carolina princess"?
I actually think that if there were other reality show contestants then it would have been leaked. There were people at the airports taking pictures.
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Here is the copykat Mrs. Field's cookie recipe for DR VIXMOM:
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=69&page= (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=69&page=)
It doesn't want to let me copy and paste it. So I hope everyone who wants to can see it!
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Last night, DR td wrote:
. . .and I just watched it tonight!
I can understand why the show is losing viewers, I don't think that it has enough story to be a continuing series. Having read the novel which it is inspired by, I think that the premise calls out for a miniseries, just not a season-by-season show. Right now, at its mid-season mark, there is still enough story left to finish out a season, but, I cannot see the point in trying to be a long-running series.
That said, I find it one of the fastest paced shows on television and really, really look forward to the next installment.
Who said DEXTER is losing viewers? The last I read, it was SHowtime's highest rated series and was still pulling in the viewers for them. Where did you read otherwise?
Of course, I haven't read the books, but from what I understand, they're not slavishly following them for storylines. They're embarking on their own tangents. But you would know more about that than I would seeing as how you have read the books.
I thought we were talking about FLASHFORWARD; I've never seen DEXTER and don't have Showtime...
When I hit the "Quote" button on your post regarding FLASHFORWARD something wonky must have occured. . .:o
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This line I've quoted before is from the website description for TRILOGY OF TERROR starring Karen Black - one of those lines which, had it appeared in a feature film, would be a classic of horror quotes:
When Chad starts to cough, Julie tells him that he will first experience dizziness, then mild paralysis...followed by total cardiac arrest. "You've drugged me!" he says. Her response is to the point: "No dear, I've killed you."
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I just got a beautiful basket of fruit and flowers from our very own FJL and Skip and Toby and Dylan. I shall eat a piece of fruit this very evening.
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Have any of our New Yorkers seen IN THE NEXT ROOM?
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I've been IN the next room - which is the den.
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Trying to get that basket away from Toby and Dylan was a chore. They though FTD stood for "For Toby & Dylan."
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Trying to get that basket away from Toby and Dylan was a chore. They though FTD stood for "For Toby & Dylan."
;D
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I just got a beautiful basket of fruit and flowers from our very own FJL and Skip and Toby and Dylan. I shall eat a piece of fruit this very evening.
That's very nice! :)
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When Chad starts to cough, Julie tells him that he will first experience dizziness, then mild paralysis...followed by total cardiac arrest. "You've drugged me!" he says. Her response is to the point: "No dear, I've killed you."
And let that be a lesson to anyone who gets in my way. >:(
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Have any of our New Yorkers seen IN THE NEXT ROOM?
I saw the play, DR TCB.
I would say that the review in the NY Times was quite generous. It is no more than mildly amusing. But I did enjoy the performances very much. Was there anything specific you wanted to know about?
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Dan (the Man), did you put up Christmasvillageland this year? Are you going to post it on youtube again?
I'll repost it tonight when I get on my PC, DR Laura. I'll see if I can make something new this year, too ( which might be difficult, since Christmasvilliagetown pretty much looks the same as last year.)
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My Christmas display will be different this year: Mary is missing.
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Isn't Michael Cerveris naked in THE NEXT ROOM? or is that another show?
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My Christmas display will be different this year: Mary is missing.
Did she find a room at the inn? Did it have gorgeous carpeting?
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Have any of our New Yorkers seen IN THE NEXT ROOM?
I saw the play, DR TCB.
I would say that the review in the NY Times was quite generous. It is no more than mildly amusing. But I did enjoy the performances very much. Was there anything specific you wanted to know about?
Actually I was just curious. I had read about the concept, but I hadn't read any reviews regarding how the show turned out.
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Happy Birthday DR Jane!
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Tonight I attended a choral holiday performance by the choir of Clare College, Cambridge. About 26 singers, mixed [men & women], and all under the age of 25. It was an outstandingly sung program, with a lot of startling new music [4 premieres]. I think a lot of blue-haired ladies got much more dissonance than they bargained for in a holiday program, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
(http://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/life/choir/images/Choironsteps-web_001.jpg)
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DR Cillaliz... I'll have some Chicken Gumbo...hold the Gumbo. :)
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Went out and did a couple of errands and whatnot and am in for the evening in my warm home environment. Julie and Julia did indeed arrive today, so that's the movie for tonight.
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Owners of Blackberry smart phones may wish to download the Bolt web browswer, new edition released today at www.boltbrowser.com
It is much more nimble than the native Blackberry browser.
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I do believe I could eat a pile of those Sour Cream cookies right about now... :P
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Well, I'm ready for the snow. We're supposed to get a little tonight and then up to 10 inches in the next day or so. They've been predicting various amounds of snow but they are all a lot with high winds. Woo Hoo a blizzard!!
The grocery store was crazy, then I got the snowblower started and ran to Petco. I brought a bunch of work home so I can still get some work done if I can't get out. I'm expecting to make it to my 9:00 AM hearing and expect to be home again by noon. Of course that could change based on the track of the storm
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A most 2nd Happy Birthday from me and even more continued health and happines
well thank you, unless i missed something & you are wishing a 2 year old happy birthday :)
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happy happy happy birthday to Jane 8)
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DR JANE!!!
thanks for the very cheerful wishes.
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thank you DR td and new DR KevinH
Kevin i need to blow up tour avatar and see what you look like. are you on my right or left?
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Well, I'm leaving work. I need to go to Costco and get some laundry detergent and anti-perspirant. I know that there was something else that I need to get, but I can't remember. Hopefully, I'll remember what it is when I get there.
Until later!
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thank you cilla and sam
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jennifer my cousin called to wish me a happy birthday and i forgot to ask him about the "voice" he did say the show has been picked up for a 12th year, but then i suspect you know that.
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Isn't Michael Cerveris naked in THE NEXT ROOM? or is that another show?
Yes, he is. In the very last scene.
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You are most welcome. How are you feeling today were you able to walk to the mailbox with Keith and Sherlock?
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DR Cillaliz... I'll have some Chicken Gumbo...hold the Gumbo. :)
The funniest part of it was that the whole line waiting started laughing at the same time, the girl behind the counter just looked up like "What!"
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I'm waiting to hear Jose's report on Gypsy of the Year.
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And to tomorrow's report form Larry on the Finian's Recording.
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DR Cillaliz... I'll have some Chicken Gumbo...hold the Gumbo. :)
The funniest part of it was that the whole line waiting started laughing at the same time, the girl behind the counter just looked up like "What!"
It is quite funny. They do that in Manhattan, too. All they have to do is announce a little snow, and you can't find a single loaf of bread or carton of milk left on the shelves.
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The choral concert sounds great, DR DAW.
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You are most welcome. How are you feeling today were you able to walk to the mailbox with Keith and Sherlock?
i was just about to say how good my half mile walk was even though it was a cold one.
even though, or because i wore my swing, i'm hurting more now. i suppose all the emails, calls, etc today didn't help. overall i still feel better today and had a wonderful birthday.
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Scary moives - man, when I was a kid there was no concern about kids seeing things that were scary...I remember The Blob scared me. I dreamed about it, like DR George, only it never got to me before I woke up. I think The Birds was the scariest to me. And In Cold Blood. Wwe lived at the end of a long driveway, so I was sure someone was going to come in and murder us. THere were others. It hink I liked to be scared.
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thank you all for making my special day extra special.
'night
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DR Cillaliz - Richard says for you to keep the blizzard!
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You are most welcome. How are you feeling today were you able to walk to the mailbox with Keith and Sherlock?
i was just about to say how good my half mile walk was even though it was a cold one.
even though, or because i wore my swing, i'm hurting more now. i suppose all the emails, calls, etc today didn't help. overall i still feel better today and had a wonderful birthday.
Wonderful!! I hope every day keeps getting better than the day before
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Last night, DR td wrote:
. . .and I just watched it tonight!
I can understand why the show is losing viewers, I don't think that it has enough story to be a continuing series. Having read the novel which it is inspired by, I think that the premise calls out for a miniseries, just not a season-by-season show. Right now, at its mid-season mark, there is still enough story left to finish out a season, but, I cannot see the point in trying to be a long-running series.
That said, I find it one of the fastest paced shows on television and really, really look forward to the next installment.
Who said DEXTER is losing viewers? The last I read, it was SHowtime's highest rated series and was still pulling in the viewers for them. Where did you read otherwise?
Of course, I haven't read the books, but from what I understand, they're not slavishly following them for storylines. They're embarking on their own tangents. But you would know more about that than I would seeing as how you have read the books.
I thought we were talking about FLASHFORWARD; I've never seen DEXTER and don't have Showtime...
When I hit the "Quote" button on your post regarding FLASHFORWARD something wonky must have occured. . .:o
Ah ha! Now your comments make much more sense! Yes, FLASHFORWARD has been hemmoraging viewers since the premiere, and it now tends to rank 3rd in the timeslot behind SURVIVOR and BONES, not what ABC was looking for. (UGLY BETTY was drawing about the same ratings last season.)
This new show that ABC will run for 13 episodes in the time slot: I predict if it does well consistently, they'll order more episodes of it and when they bring back FLASHFORWARD, the episode will be shown on Friday or Tuesday, wherever they can plug it in with the least damage.
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I began my evening viewing with the last half of ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Some wonderful scenes, very effective work from our three guys.
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Next came AS THE WORLD TURNS. Luke had seconds of screen time, but looks like Damian has been poisoned by batty Meg (or he poisoned himself so he could blame it on Meg).
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Next I watched THE GLASS SLIPPER which I had recorded from TCM-HD one or two mornings ago. It was a very poor quality print of the film. It was open matte, so there were tons of head room that gave the movie a weird appearance. The Eastman Color was fading in some scenes, and none of it was very sharp to begin with.
Color me disappointed.
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Then I watched tonight's new episode of THE CLOSER. Not one of the more brilliant mysteries the show has sprung on us, but the characters are such a pleasure to be around that it didn't matter, and new cast member Joel was adorable.
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DR Cillaliz - Richard says for you to keep the blizzard!
I'm actually looking forward to it. I'm hoping it either hits early or holds off until after I get home from my 9:00 AM hearing
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Nothing else came in today for review, so I'll take tomorrow off. I got word from DIsney that they've shipped EXTRACT (one of their fall misfires), so I'll be reviewing it later in the week. And I'll start revisiting those Mel Brooks films I have on Blu-ray to get a jump start on that 9-film box set which is coming in a week.
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Scary movies -- well, the one I remember was when I somehow ended up in front of the TV alone as a very young kid and started watching The Time Machine. Now, this is one of the worst movies, and boring, too. But as a little kid, I was focused on the scene in which Wells gets into the Time Machine and is traveling through the centuries, and we see brick walls caving him in, and what I realize now must have been lava pouring down the streets, but which I interpreted as blood flowing through the streets, and he seemed trapped in and claustrophobic and suffocating . . . and, well, suffice it to say, I slept with a bright light on in my room for a full year after this. I was completely traumatized.
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Hope everyone is enjoying their winter weather.
I really enjoyed today, rain and cold (for LA maybe 60 all day is cold). If it got down to 30 or 40 degrees people would still be walking around in shorts and t-shirts.
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bk, the LACCTAA email blast linked to Kritzerland.
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If bk has nothing to do tomorrow night, it's the monthly meeting of the Studio City residents association. One of the main topics is the crime spree south of Ventura between Laurel and Whitsett. There's cookies, sorry no cake.
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new release ordered.
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must go do stuff
have a great evening
night 8)
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As far as I know, the first sci-fi film that I saw (or the first that I remember seeing) was QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE. I watched it with my cousins Molly and Bobby in their upstairs family room. I was about 4 years old, I guess.
First horror film that I remember seeing was likely THE BIRDS, which my sister was watching on television when I happened to come down stairs. Again, I was around 4 years old.
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Boy, DR Julie and I certainly have different opinions of THE TIME MACHINE. I think it's STILL a marvelous sci-fi film. It thrilled (and scared) me as a kid and I enjoy revisiting it; what's more, the Oscar-winning special effects still hold up in certain scenes, and Rod Taylor is such a pleasure to the eyes that for eye-candy alone it's worthwhile.
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Now, I guess I need to head downstairs and go to bed.
Good night!
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I am back from the sessions for what will be a very wonderful recording of the score. It is certainly the most music ever recrded from the score and I think pur mighty cast will be wonderful. It was an exhausting day so I will not catch up on posts till tomorrow.
Good night, all!
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Good Evening!
Yep... It was/is cold in New York City today!
NIPPY!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEAR JANE!!!
May you have a painfree night!
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I'm waiting to hear Jose's report on Gypsy of the Year.
And here it is...
In short, I loved it! I may try to sneak in tomorrow to see the skits again, but, more importantly, I want to hear what the final fundraising tallies are - especially for A Steady Rain. -Rumor has it that they may have raised an almost record-breaking $1.2 MILLION!!
It was interesting to note that a bunch of the skits featured cast members from various shows singing alt-rock/folksy songs - very Jason Mraz-y. However...
The Opening Number really got things off to a great start. It was a "So You Think You Can Dance?" parody - complete with Christopher Sieber as Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Birdsong as Mary Murphy. -Oh, and Paul Canaan (from the "Legally Blonde: The Search for the Next Elle Woods" as Cat Deeley! And Ryan Kasprzak even made a special guest appearance. I also really liked the skit presented by "The Men of Chicago": 9th Avenue Story. Basically, it was a "Man meets Twink" story. ;)
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The Vixter though that Elektra was ok - the music and singing were good but she had trouble with some of the staging and with some of the actors' performances
She was particulary annoyed by the fact that when Elektra was dragged off stage to be whipped the person with the whip who supposedly was to do the deed dawdeled so long at getting off stage that the beating was over before she had exited the stage - "Way to take me out of the moment , dude"
She also thought that Elecktra's death left a lot to be desired - "She just took her time and slowly stretched out and lay down like to she was getting comfortable for a nap - nice death scene - duh!"
The Vixter is a bit of a fanatic on Greek mythology - she has been reading about it since she was 6. Apparently the teacher began aquainting thr class with the story line in preparation for the trip and the Vixter kept correcting her and filling in the backstory until the teacher finally conceded that Vix had much more knowledge on this particular story that she did and let Vix take over the class - Vixter now has a new nickname - Greekapedia
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Watching more of this 1001 VINTAGE COMMERICALS dvd set. Just finished up 18 Bel Air cigarette commercials and learned that smoking is for young, attractive, athletic men and women.
Now I am watching 38 Camel cigarette commercials...it seems smoking is very popular with actors, actresses, doctors, and sports personalities....they all smoke Camels.
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I am anxious to hear Elmore's report of the FB recording
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*The Opening Number also provided some of the biggest laughs of the afternoon - along with the customary not-so-nice digs at various people in and out of the industry. One of the "best" jokes was in a sequence where "Cat Deeley" was calling out the names of various choreographers, and then the dancers would then dance in that style for a couple of counts...
"Jerome Robbins"... West Side Story
"Bob Fosse"... Sweet Charity
"Michael Bennett"... A Chorus Line
"Rob Ashford"... Thoroughly Modern Millie
"Jerry Mitchell"... Hairspray
"Tyce Diorio".... No! No! NO! NO!
-The cheering was deafening!!! :D
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It looks as if my car will cost all my savings earmarked for Christmas prezzies for the extended family and them some -
new battery, new water pump, a system flush, new hose asembly.... $700
meh
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The Vixter though that Elektra was ok - the music and singing were good but she had trouble with some of the staging and with some of the actors' performances
She was particulary annoyed by the fact that when Elektra was dragged off stage to be whipped the person with the whip who supposedly was to do the deed dawdeled so long at getting off stage that the beating was over before she had exited the stage - "Way to take me out of the moment , dude"
She also thought that Elecktra's death left a lot to be desired - "She just took her time and slowly stretched out and lay down like to she was getting comfortable for a nap - nice death scene - duh!"
The Vixter is a bit of a fanatic on Greek mythology - she has been reading about it since she was 6. Apparently the teacher began aquainting thr class with the story line in preparation for the trip and the Vixter kept correcting her and filling in the backstory until the teacher finally conceded that Vix had much more knowledge on this particular story that she did and let Vix take over the class - Vixter now has a new nickname - Greekapedia
OH! They went to the final dress today! Very cool!!
*And, actually, DR the vixter's "review" seems to jive with what I heard from some friends who also went this morning. -Of course, that means that The Times will love it. ;)
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Well, I think I shall wander up to bed. I have a feeling I will be going to work in the morning for a short time. Actually I'm hoping to be home by noon so I can roast the whole chicken I bought at the store yesterday and make a nice big meal that will give me left overs for awhile.
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Since my car wonlt actually be home form the shop for a day or two we are now once again a one car family - well at least I can't work super late...since I must be there to pickup Vixdad at the train station by 7
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Vixmom, not working superlate is a good thing
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Here is proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKMn-_aQoPk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKMn-_aQoPk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGUQ8u-TU4w (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGUQ8u-TU4w)
Pretty catchy song, I must say.
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I am getting sleepy - time to toddle off to dreamland -- if I do not get on tomorrow let me take this opportunity to wish Bruce a wonderful birthday tomorrow!!
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It looks as if my car will cost all my savings earmarked for Christmas prezzies for the extended family and them some -
new battery, new water pump, a system flush, new hose asembly.... $700
meh
DR vixmom - I know that is a lot of money, and the timing of the expense is probably not the best, but...
When was the last time you had any major work done on the car? If you break it down month-by-month, it's probably not that bad. I still remember going into "shock" whenever I had to have to some work down on my still-missed and beloved 1993 Escort Wagon. However, besides the routine oil changes and tires, I only "invested" about $3000 over the 16-year lifespan of the car. Not bad at all. -But, yes, those $700-900 repairs were always a bit ouch-y.
*And, remember, your Christmas bonus from work is bound to cover the cost of the car repairs with plenty of money left over for presents. :)
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Seems to be the time for HHW car repairs.
I just payed $300 last week for my car, JRand spent even more then that for his just a few days ago, and now Vixmom get's her turn!
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I am back from the sessions for what will be a very wonderful recording of the score. It is certainly the most music ever recrded from the score and I think pur mighty cast will be wonderful. It was an exhausting day so I will not catch up on posts till tomorrow.
Good night, all!
Glad to hear you had a great day in the recording studio! I look forward to the details.
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Trying to get that basket away from Toby and Dylan was a chore. They though FTD stood for "For Toby & Dylan."
;D
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Thanks DR DAW.....love Beeker! And I hadn't seen that before!
DR JRand - Did you catch the Muppets during Blake Lively's opening monologue (http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/clips/blake-monologue/1182382/) from this past weekend's "SNL"? The Swedish Chef and Beeker make an appearance. :)
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Still watching Julie and Julia. I'm thinking Meryl Streep would now make a perfect Minnie Kritzer.
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Well... Me sleepy. So...
Goodnight.
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MBarnum - Those links aren't working for me for some reason. :(
Oh, never mind, they're working now - just took a while to load. Thnaks for linking them!
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Notes are written and ready to be posted. And then we announce The Children's Hour officially.