And a happy haineshisway.com birthday to Donna.
So far, so good...
When I boarded, the two seats next to me were filled - I had the window seat. However, once the cabin doors were closed, I was able to move up two rows to my own row. Yay!
I am sick today....yes, it haz struck me......but I still have to work for 4 hours, and then do a performance this evening.
We shall make it.....yes we shall.
Prayers and vibes to John G's uncle.
And the word of the day is: CONTUMACIOUS!
Well, the day dawns with nice blue skies. So I guess the ".67" rain we were supposed to get must actually mean "you can point to six or seven drops."
So far, so good...
When I boarded, the two seats next to me were filled - I had the window seat. However, once the cabin doors were closed, I was able to move up two rows to my own row. Yay!
That's fun when that happens. (Could you have switched at the gate before boarding, or does seat changing not work that way?)
My visit with my friend Lee was nice but too short.Great memories.
Oct 2, 1982 was the day we met. He says I was his first friend in New York. He was right out of high school in Indiana, as I recall, and he had wandered into Theatrebooks, where I was working at the time. My part of the store was the musical theatre space with books, libretti, scores and records, and everyone came there to hang out before, between, and after shows. On a good Saturday, you'd run into my friend Lee, Ethan Mordden, Ken Mandelbaum, Larry Blank, John Esche, Tommy Krasker who was assisting Maury Yeston with NINE, occasionally Bert Fink, Steve Ross, and assorted friends accompanying them. It was there that Larry Blank introduced me to Harvey Schmidt, for whom he'd conducted the disastrous COLETTE with Diana Rigg. It was at Theatrebooks that Steve Ross introduced me to Cyrano's leading lady Leigh Beery, who's now Mrs Jonathan Tunick, and there that Lewis Stadlen ran into the late great Julie Kurnitz and they spent an hour telling stories about being in MINNIE'S BOYS.
Greetings from Toyland! The taxi ride down here was interesting: flashing police cars all over midtown, heavy traffic, and it see,s to me a general feeling of alarm and unease. I'm sure a lot of it is the 9/11 weekend, but I've noticed a lot of indications in the past week on the tv and subway announcements that something unpleasant is anticipated. I can only hope this is due to the anniversary and to the government's spy network.
I'm at Toyland, primed to use the scanner but nothing is working; I blame my colleague Curtis who's put passwords only he can use all over the equipment and then left the country for six months. Since there are essentially only two of us in the office currently, it seems a lot of bullshit and paranoia on his part. I am not amused. I'm downright angry.
Got the word a little while ago that Uncle Tom died this morning. Two of his daughters were with him, which was nice to learn.
I don't have a great deal to do with that side of the family, but it's made mel sad. Talked with my dad for awhile, or let him talk for awhile, actually, while I listened to a few memories. This is the first of his siblings to pass. It's good to know he's at peace with the news.
Thank you all for the vibes and prayers. They do help.
Got the word a little while ago that Uncle Tom died this morning. Two of his daughters were with him, which was nice to learn.
I don't have a great deal to do with that side of the family, but it's made mel sad. Talked with my dad for awhile, or let him talk for awhile, actually, while I listened to a few memories. This is the first of his siblings to pass. It's good to know he's at peace with the news.
Thank you all for the vibes and prayers. They do help.
This day is needlessly frustrating and I'm having visions of killing a co-worker. Because he's a control freak, everything in rthis office is under his thumb abnd since he's out of the country, nothing is workable.
Got the word a little while ago that Uncle Tom died this morning. Two of his daughters were with him, which was nice to learn.
I don't have a great deal to do with that side of the family, but it's made mel sad. Talked with my dad for awhile, or let him talk for awhile, actually, while I listened to a few memories. This is the first of his siblings to pass. It's good to know he's at peace with the news.
Thank you all for the vibes and prayers. They do help.
I just finished watching TOMORROW IS FOREVER with Orson Welles and Claudette Colbert.
I'd never seen it before.
It's a bit dated, but still a very good movie.
Rob and Mary Linda both just made this photo, taken by moi, their Facebook profile pictures:
So I stayed at the top and chased the butterflies.
Rob and Mary Linda both just made this photo, taken by moi, their Facebook profile pictures:
They look so very happy & cute together.
I've also read great things about RINGER, the new Sarah Michelle Geller show (it's on the CW), so I'll check it out, too. I also want to give PRIME SUSPECT with Maria Bello a try. I know it can't be as good as the BBC version was with Helen Mirren, but I read it's going to be a whodunit a week rather than one long case over the span of a season, so I'll like that better if the show is any good.
I got a little more feedback from Matt H regarding new shows.QuoteI've also read great things about RINGER, the new Sarah Michelle Geller show (it's on the CW), so I'll check it out, too. I also want to give PRIME SUSPECT with Maria Bello a try. I know it can't be as good as the BBC version was with Helen Mirren, but I read it's going to be a whodunit a week rather than one long case over the span of a season, so I'll like that better if the show is any good.
He also mentioned THE GOOD WIFE is moving to Sundays & that NFL football runovers will make its starting time uncertain every week.
I got a little more feedback from Matt H regarding new shows.QuoteI've also read great things about RINGER, the new Sarah Michelle Geller show (it's on the CW), so I'll check it out, too. I also want to give PRIME SUSPECT with Maria Bello a try. I know it can't be as good as the BBC version was with Helen Mirren, but I read it's going to be a whodunit a week rather than one long case over the span of a season, so I'll like that better if the show is any good.
I don't get the CW. But the Ringer is one that was already on my list. There is a Canadian channel that is picking it up on Fridays.
I got a little more feedback from Matt H regarding new shows.QuoteI've also read great things about RINGER, the new Sarah Michelle Geller show (it's on the CW), so I'll check it out, too. I also want to give PRIME SUSPECT with Maria Bello a try. I know it can't be as good as the BBC version was with Helen Mirren, but I read it's going to be a whodunit a week rather than one long case over the span of a season, so I'll like that better if the show is any good.
I don't get the CW. But the Ringer is one that was already on my list. There is a Canadian channel that is picking it up on Fridays.
Will you get it in HD then?
I'm thinking of adding FREE AGENTS and TERRA NOVA to my list.
Is the CW in HD?
I wish i got the CW since i really like a lot of their shows.
There is a station WGN that i could get that carries all their shows. But it is only on a more expensive cable package.
There is one show that I don't think is on any station i get called Hart of Dixie. It stars Rachel Bilson who i like. I would have watched that show if i got it.
But there are some CW shows that are not picked up by any Canadian stations. Secret Circle is (which i will try).
Off to get the mail, be back soon.
Last night Keith was rather baffled as how he accidentally turned off the DVR in the middle of watching a movie. He hadn't done it. Sherlock walked up and tapped the power button with his nose, why I have no idea. ;D
Last night Keith was rather baffled as how he accidentally turned off the DVR in the middle of watching a movie. He hadn't done it. Sherlock walked up and tapped the power button with his nose, why I have no idea. ;D
He probably wanted the attention you were paying to the tv
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44470996/ns/today-entertainment/?GT1=43001
just read that Cliff Robertson died.
Ouch.
Rob and Mary Linda both just made this photo, taken by moi, their Facebook profile pictures:
I was in Shopko looking at new desks and tables (none of them would have worked) when I saw a sign for flu shots, so I got one. She must have poked the needle in a bad spot because my shoulder muscle really seized up around the needle. It was stiff tongiht so I took an Aleve and it's helped
This day is needlessly frustrating and I'm having visions of killing a co-worker. Because he's a control freak, everything in rthis office is under his thumb abnd since he's out of the country, nothing is workable.
If you decide to make your vision a reality, plan carefully. You don't want to get caught.
::)
Condolences to DR John G and all who loved Uncle Tom...
Otherwise...Rob and Mary Linda both just made this photo, taken by moi, their Facebook profile pictures:
That's a wonderful picture, Ginny!
I thought it felt like a flu shot, Cillaliz
Back from the party, which was, for me, excruciating (I don't like these sorts of things - too many people), save for seeing some nice people I know - including Amanda McBroom (she's going to come and do a Kritzerland evening soon), Michelle Brourman, Adryan Russ, David Zippel and others. They had a performance - I left an hour into it as I had to meet Melody and family for dinner - but I would have left anyway. Very little traditional musical theater songs in that first hour - mostly faux rock stuff, from shows that are workshopping - just not my thing. Biggest amusement to me was when someone listed all the hits of Diane Warren (she was there - a duo sang two of her songs) - I hadn't heard of a single one, which shows you how much I know.Does not sound fun.