Monday is here. Again.Already.
And the word of the day is: COUVADE!
I'm feeling very crabby this morning. I had a night of tossing and turning and 6:00 am came way too soon. I couldn't stop sweating after my shower. The escalators at both PATCO Speed-Line train stations were not working. The train to Conshohocken was filled with inane cell phone chatter. And I'm stuck trying to muddle through SCHULZ AND PEANUTS which is not only a very heavy book (forget about this one, DR Jane!), but is also a depressing account about about a very disturbed man. Charles Schulz was one of my boyhood heroes and this is very difficult reading for me...
On the other hand, I'm healthy, I have a job and my house is intact, so what do I really have to complain about?...
And the word of the day is: COUVADE!
And The Song Of The Day Is: FATHERHOOD BLUES
Monday morning greetings! We have a busy week, preparing for and then hosting (in Lima) the first synod of the Diocese of Mid-America of the Anglican Province of America. Clergy and delegates from several states will be in attendance, along with a couple of bishops. It's a big deal and quite an honor for Fr. Richard's church. I have some cooking and hospitality responsibilities, but mostly my job will be to keep an eye on Richard and make sure he gets some rest.
I'm feeling very crabby this morning. I had a night of tossing and turning and 6:00 am came way too soon. I couldn't stop sweating after my shower. The escalators at both PATCO Speed-Line train stations were not working. The train to Conshohocken was filled with inane cell phone chatter. And I'm stuck trying to muddle through SCHULZ AND PEANUTS which is not only a very heavy book (forget about this one, DR Jane!), but is also a depressing account about about a very disturbed man. Charles Schulz was one of my boyhood heroes and this is very difficult reading for me...
On the other hand, I'm healthy, I have a job and my house is intact, so what do I really have to complain about?...
Wow, DR Cillaliz you are going through the books quickly.
I think both DR Jane and I also both preferred the 2nd book to the 1st.
That must make coming and going really tough.
Looks noisy. Are you getting a brand new driveway?
I'm feeling very crabby this morning. I had a night of tossing and turning and 6:00 am came way too soon. I couldn't stop sweating after my shower. The escalators at both PATCO Speed-Line train stations were not working. The train to Conshohocken was filled with inane cell phone chatter. And I'm stuck trying to muddle through SCHULZ AND PEANUTS which is not only a very heavy book (forget about this one, DR Jane!), but is also a depressing account about about a very disturbed man. Charles Schulz was one of my boyhood heroes and this is very difficult reading for me...
On the other hand, I'm healthy, I have a job and my house is intact, so what do I really have to complain about?...
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
Monday morning greetings! We have a busy week, preparing for and then hosting (in Lima) the first synod of the Diocese of Mid-America of the Anglican Province of America. Clergy and delegates from several states will be in attendance, along with a couple of bishops. It's a big deal and quite an honor for Fr. Richard's church. I have some cooking and hospitality responsibilities, but mostly my job will be to keep an eye on Richard and make sure he gets some rest.
Congratulations to DH Richard and your congregation on the honor.
I'm feeling very crabby this morning. I had a night of tossing and turning and 6:00 am came way too soon. I couldn't stop sweating after my shower. The escalators at both PATCO Speed-Line train stations were not working. The train to Conshohocken was filled with inane cell phone chatter. And I'm stuck trying to muddle through SCHULZ AND PEANUTS which is not only a very heavy book (forget about this one, DR Jane!), but is also a depressing account about about a very disturbed man. Charles Schulz was one of my boyhood heroes and this is very difficult reading for me...
On the other hand, I'm healthy, I have a job and my house is intact, so what do I really have to complain about?...
Thanks for the warning. How sad, I had no idea. Why don't you stop reading?
Are you feeling better? VIBES!
Monday morning greetings! We have a busy week, preparing for and then hosting (in Lima) the first synod of the Diocese of Mid-America of the Anglican Province of America. Clergy and delegates from several states will be in attendance, along with a couple of bishops. It's a big deal and quite an honor for Fr. Richard's church. I have some cooking and hospitality responsibilities, but mostly my job will be to keep an eye on Richard and make sure he gets some rest.
Congratulations to DH Richard and your congregation on the honor.
Just between us, I'd really rather be going to Washington, DC, for ALA this weekend. Fortunately, I'd already decided against that trip (by myself) before this honor was bestowed upon us.
DR Jane - After having those 2 trees taken out of our backyard, I sympathize with you. It's stressful having major work done around your house, with the confusion and inconvenience it creates.
I'm feeling very crabby this morning. I had a night of tossing and turning and 6:00 am came way too soon. I couldn't stop sweating after my shower. The escalators at both PATCO Speed-Line train stations were not working. The train to Conshohocken was filled with inane cell phone chatter. And I'm stuck trying to muddle through SCHULZ AND PEANUTS which is not only a very heavy book (forget about this one, DR Jane!), but is also a depressing account about about a very disturbed man. Charles Schulz was one of my boyhood heroes and this is very difficult reading for me...
On the other hand, I'm healthy, I have a job and my house is intact, so what do I really have to complain about?...
Thanks for the warning. How sad, I had no idea. Why don't you stop reading?
Are you feeling better? VIBES!
Thanks, DR Jane. Feeling better in the cool coolness of my cubicle and with my coffee...
I've been trying to break my habit of leaving books unfinished so I don't want to give up on this one. I was considering buying the Kindle version so that it would at least be "lighter" reading, but I'm afraid that it would not include the many illustrations and photos throughout the book.
I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
DR Dan(the Man) and other readers - Nancy Pearl, the Seattle librarian who invented the one city/one book program concept has a great rule of thumb about finishing books. She says life is too short to slog through books you're not enjoying and there are too many good books to spend time reading ones you don't like. Her advice is to give a book 50 pages and, if it hasn't grabbed you, move on. What I really like is that she says if you're over 50 years old, subtract your age from 100 and read that many pages before giving up on a book.
DR Dan(the Man) and other readers - Nancy Pearl, the Seattle librarian who invented the one city/one book program concept has a great rule of thumb about finishing books. She says life is too short to slog through books you're not enjoying and there are too many good books to spend time reading ones you don't like. Her advice is to give a book 50 pages and, if it hasn't grabbed you, move on. What I really like is that she says if you're over 50 years old, subtract your age from 100 and read that many pages before giving up on a book.
I think that is very good advice, DR Ginny.
I just want to clarify, though--I think this Schulz book I'm reading is very well-written and , while I'm not enjoying learning what he was really like, I'm still interested in the hows and whys and in his creative journey in general.
To All You Fans of the Series of books that started out with THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO-
Pleae be advised that the second film in that series will be coming to Movie Theatres the beginning of July- THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE
The First film I thought was excellent and Got Excellent Reviews. The Second Film did not receive Excellent Reviews(IMDB).
However, I am Looking forward to seeing The Second Film.
I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
Great News--Will A Recording of The Event Take Place?
BK- Did Anyone say Anything To Offend DR Jose?
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
I've never had much success with a professional cleaner for major jobs. I suggest interviewing a few. Honestly, I have never found anything that really worked well. When we replaced our bedroom carpet we had a sealer put on the floor to block the odors & then got a special pet mat. If you are lucky it wasn't enough to soak into the carpet mat & the cleaning will remove the odors.
DR ArnoldMBrockman I look forward to your review of THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE. I hope the reviews you have read are wrong. I'm still waiting to see the first movie.
We're addressing away. If this new helper has his way, this may be the last time we hand address anything.
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
I've never had much success with a professional cleaner for major jobs. I suggest interviewing a few. Honestly, I have never found anything that really worked well. When we replaced our bedroom carpet we had a sealer put on the floor to block the odors & then got a special pet mat. If you are lucky it wasn't enough to soak into the carpet mat & the cleaning will remove the odors.
I went to the pet store this noon and got a "Stink finder" aka black light. I also got some Miracle Pet or something like that formulated for cat urine. So, before hiring a professional, I'm going to try one more time. Of course it has to be dark for the stink finder to work so I would pick the longest day of the year to buy it, lol
DR Dan(the Man) and other readers - Nancy Pearl, the Seattle librarian who invented the one city/one book program concept has a great rule of thumb about finishing books. She says life is too short to slog through books you're not enjoying and there are too many good books to spend time reading ones you don't like. Her advice is to give a book 50 pages and, if it hasn't grabbed you, move on. What I really like is that she says if you're over 50 years old, subtract your age from 100 and read that many pages before giving up on a book.
I think that is very good advice, DR Ginny.
I just want to clarify, though--I think this Schulz book I'm reading is very well-written and , while I'm not enjoying learning what he was really like, I'm still interested in the hows and whys and in his creative journey in general.
Then it is worth reading :)
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
I've never had much success with a professional cleaner for major jobs. I suggest interviewing a few. Honestly, I have never found anything that really worked well. When we replaced our bedroom carpet we had a sealer put on the floor to block the odors & then got a special pet mat. If you are lucky it wasn't enough to soak into the carpet mat & the cleaning will remove the odors.
I went to the pet store this noon and got a "Stink finder" aka black light. I also got some Miracle Pet or something like that formulated for cat urine. So, before hiring a professional, I'm going to try one more time. Of course it has to be dark for the stink finder to work so I would pick the longest day of the year to buy it, lol
Do you mean Nature's Miracle, the same stuff everyone likes except me ;D Is it an enzyme cleaner?
DR JMK - did you see my post yesterday about the current director of the Miami University Men's Glee Club who's leaving to become Director of Choral Activities at Portland State University? His name is Ethan Sperry and I wondered if you'd ever have occasion to cross paths with him.
Actually, you might try the enzyme cleaner, leaving it in. Once it has dried out then try the OdoBan again. Do you have soda water you can use to fiz it up first?
Are you using the Odo-ban concentrate? You might need to use less water. I use to use it straight. I suppose the soda water mixed it up some.
I have quite a project ahead of me:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1365/4722079354_3c9777338d.jpg)
They are afraid of people.
DR Cillaliz,
If a cat sprayed, it might not be in the carpet but on the wall. Whenever I have witnessed a cat spraying it was always spraying out against a wall or object, not down. So you could go around the perimiter of the room with the enzyme spray and see if that helps.
I think Jose is on an out-of-state vacation. Likely he is trying to do more vacationing and less computering.
I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
Sorry, i asked that before I finished reading all the postings.I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
Congrats! Will you be doing a live recording?
Actually, you might try the enzyme cleaner, leaving it in. Once it has dried out then try the OdoBan again. Do you have soda water you can use to fiz it up first?
Are you using the Odo-ban concentrate? You might need to use less water. I use to use it straight. I suppose the soda water mixed it up some.
LOL,. you obviously have experience in this area. I'll have to get some soda water. First I have to wait for night fall to use the stink finder.
DR Cillaliz,
If a cat sprayed, it might not be in the carpet but on the wall. Whenever I have witnessed a cat spraying it was always spraying out against a wall or object, not down. So you could go around the perimiter of the room with the enzyme spray and see if that helps.
Thanks MBarnum. The weird thing is they are spayed females, they don't usually spray,at least that's what I believed
DR Jane, looks like a lot of work going on at your place. Can't wait to see photos of the finished project.
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
I've never had much success with a professional cleaner for major jobs. I suggest interviewing a few. Honestly, I have never found anything that really worked well. When we replaced our bedroom carpet we had a sealer put on the floor to block the odors & then got a special pet mat. If you are lucky it wasn't enough to soak into the carpet mat & the cleaning will remove the odors.
I went to the pet store this noon and got a "Stink finder" aka black light. I also got some Miracle Pet or something like that formulated for cat urine. So, before hiring a professional, I'm going to try one more time. Of course it has to be dark for the stink finder to work so I would pick the longest day of the year to buy it, lol
Do you mean Nature's Miracle, the same stuff everyone likes except me ;D Is it an enzyme cleaner?
I have quite a project ahead of me:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1365/4722079354_3c9777338d.jpg)
They are afraid of people.
Love the kitty pix!!!
Hey, TCB - answer to yesterday's query - hell, yes, I'd love to get together with you and our Georgie!!! I'm up here almost alla time through Sept..
Edisaurus:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1238/4722850148_9bae72c8a8.jpg)
Barnum:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1179/4722185139_e20ebaff21.jpg)
Sam:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1093/4722184271_fc51d0d549.jpg)
Singdaw:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1184/4722184871_44226159a8.jpg)
Miss Ginger:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1149/4722184557_f836f1f786.jpg)
Actually, you might try the enzyme cleaner, leaving it in. Once it has dried out then try the OdoBan again. Do you have soda water you can use to fiz it up first?
Are you using the Odo-ban concentrate? You might need to use less water. I use to use it straight. I suppose the soda water mixed it up some.
LOL,. you obviously have experience in this area. I'll have to get some soda water. First I have to wait for night fall to use the stink finder.
Unfortunately too much experience. All four of our cats had urinary problems. I wasn't joking about using your nose. ;D
If you suspect cats from the outside have started this you might want to check outside the sliding door for odors. If you find any spray the area with a cat repellent.
If your cat/cats continue with this I suggest talking to your vet about running a sterile urine test.
I'm feeling very crabby this morning. I had a night of tossing and turning and 6:00 am came way too soon. I couldn't stop sweating after my shower. The escalators at both PATCO Speed-Line train stations were not working. The train to Conshohocken was filled with inane cell phone chatter. And I'm stuck trying to muddle through SCHULZ AND PEANUTS which is not only a very heavy book (forget about this one, DR Jane!), but is also a depressing account about about a very disturbed man. Charles Schulz was one of my boyhood heroes and this is very difficult reading for me...
On the other hand, I'm healthy, I have a job and my house is intact, so what do I really have to complain about?...
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
Do not put Odoban on your collard greens. That is all.
Jane, I do have odo-ban. That's what I initially used on the carpet. I've decided to call a professional cleaner. It's not that big a room and hopefully they can get it out. In the meantime, I closed the door to the room....Callie looked embarassed so I think i found the culprit
Do not put Odoban on your collard greens. That is all.
I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
I think Jose is on an out-of-state vacation. Likely he is trying to do more vacationing and less computering.
DR Cillaliz,
If a cat sprayed, it might not be in the carpet but on the wall. Whenever I have witnessed a cat spraying it was always spraying out against a wall or object, not down. So you could go around the perimiter of the room with the enzyme spray and see if that helps.
Thanks MBarnum. The weird thing is they are spayed females, they don't usually spray,at least that's what I believed
Where the hell is our DR edisaurus? She told me she would be back now that things have happened that only she can report. I think she's safely back to Atlanta by now!
I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
Yay! Road trip!
They suggest taking the stink finder to motels to see if the room is really clean. I'm not sure I want that much information
They suggest taking the stink finder to motels to see if the room is really clean. I'm not sure I want that much information
Sometimes it's best not to know!
They suggest taking the stink finder to motels to see if the room is really clean. I'm not sure I want that much information
Sometimes it's best not to know!
That's my feeling exactly!
Love the kitty pix!!!
Hey, TCB - answer to yesterday's query - hell, yes, I'd love to get together with you and our Georgie!!! I'm up here almost alla time through Sept..
Okay, Georgie, you and I need to male a plan.
They suggest taking the stink finder to motels to see if the room is really clean. I'm not sure I want that much information
Sometimes it's best not to know!
That's my feeling exactly!
Love the kitty pix!!!
Hey, TCB - answer to yesterday's query - hell, yes, I'd love to get together with you and our Georgie!!! I'm up here almost alla time through Sept..
Okay, Georgie, you and I need to male a plan.
In today's example of Favorite Freudian slip, we present. . .Tom!!! ;D
Love the kitty pix!!!
Hey, TCB - answer to yesterday's query - hell, yes, I'd love to get together with you and our Georgie!!! I'm up here almost alla time through Sept..
Okay, Georgie, you and I need to male a plan.
In today's example of Favorite Freudian slip, we present. . .Tom!!! ;D
I love the expression in the eyes on Barnum.
would that be Brent Barret?Love the kitty pix!!!
Hey, TCB - answer to yesterday's query - hell, yes, I'd love to get together with you and our Georgie!!! I'm up here almost alla time through Sept..
Okay, Georgie, you and I need to male a plan.
In today's example of Favorite Freudian slip, we present. . .Tom!!! ;D
I happened to be referring to the United States Male.
It's not quite dark yet, but I'm going to the basement and see what I can see
It's not quite dark yet, but I'm going to the basement and see what I can see
NO!! Cilla, NO!!! Don't do it!!! Everyone knows that Bad Things happen when the girl goes into the dark basement with a flashlight!!!!
What codes are you trying to prevent being enforced?
It's not quite dark yet, but I'm going to the basement and see what I can see
NO!! Cilla, NO!!! Don't do it!!! Everyone knows that Bad Things happen when the girl goes into the dark basement with a flashlight!!!!
What codes are you trying to prevent being enforced?
Code enforcement thinks my rose campion plants are weeds when they stop blooming. I had a nice conversation with the officer while I was in NY and promised to cut them down. I had hoped to wait until they were ready to re-seed because I share the seeds, but some annoying neighbor apparently doesn't get it. Well, they should be happy now.
I don't think that was the exciting news that Vixmom mentioned. Perhaps it was my dramatic week last week, in which I:
1. Had the blame placed on me for the Mercer film going over budget, even though I started in Oct. at the director's request and he didn't even show up until MARCH, and had to defend myself for doing nothing wrong...
2. Got theatrical distribution for our film
3. Was let go of my steady Closer gig after 5 seasons as they go from 6 editors on 6 shows to 3 editors on 6 shows (good luck with that!) because Conan is gonna blow the Turner budget and they had to make cutbacks
4. On our first festival a week ago (Breckenridge) I won the editing award. We premiered our film in NY to the investors and folks who worked on it on Thursday and it was the first time I felt like a rock star for bringing home the gold.
5. Saw 2 shows in NY, LEND ME A TENOR with Tony Shalhoub (got to reconnect with him and he told us how much he liked the film we did with him...he was the voice of Sacco in our film SACCO AND VANZETI) and the WEST SIDE STORY revival (Larry was right on that one)Nice!
6. And most importantly, had breakfast with our own DR Elmore!
Was let go of my steady Closer gig after 5 seasons...
Edisaurus, I put plant stakes with the common and Latin names of the plants by my weeds. The code inspector has left me alone ever since.
Edisaurus, I put plant stakes with the common and Latin names of the plants by my weeds. The code inspector has left me alone ever since.
DR Jane - After having those 2 trees taken out of our backyard, I sympathize with you. It's stressful having major work done around your house, with the confusion and inconvenience it creates.
Keith is the one dealing with the stress & working outside. Right off there was a problem. They were supposed to show up with a much larger shovel only the tractor was broken. Chances are what was to be a one day removal job will take two days. They have hardly made a dent. I looked outside a while ago and there were 5 men & one little dog. I think the dog belonged to the guy with the dump truck. The dog & truck are gone and there is a new, empty truck out there.
I've been asked to direct a big benefit at Town Hall in October - sort of based on Lost in Boston - you know, cut songs - and I've said yes.
Love the kitty pix!!!
Hey, TCB - answer to yesterday's query - hell, yes, I'd love to get together with you and our Georgie!!! I'm up here almost alla time through Sept..
Okay, Georgie, you and I need to male a plan. Penny, we will get back to you very soon.
Wow DR Edi, you've been busy! Congrats on 2, 4, 5 and 6 and sorry about 1 and 3
would that be Brent Barret?Love the kitty pix!!!
Hey, TCB - answer to yesterday's query - hell, yes, I'd love to get together with you and our Georgie!!! I'm up here almost alla time through Sept..
Okay, Georgie, you and I need to male a plan.
In today's example of Favorite Freudian slip, we present. . .Tom!!! ;D
I happened to be referring to the United States Male.
They are not weeds; they are wildflowers.
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/) (where I frequently usher/work concessions and where The Brain From Planet X played) has officially announced its 2010-2011 Season (http://www.theolympian.com/2010/06/20/1278399/vereen-returns-to-help-celebrate.html)!
"We’ll have some kind of social event after each performance, with a bar in the lobby and snacks.”
They'll call it "George's Place".
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