Good Morning...
Had a terrible night's sleep--I kept dreaming all night, gyrating through the plots of DOWNTON ABBEY (yes, I'm obsessed!)
DR FJL, I'm surprised no one has done a Petula Clark "Downtown" parody yet.
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2012, 12:40:13 PMQuoteSo now that DOWNTON ABBEY is a big fat hit, how long before one of the U.S. networks does another BEACON HILL?
I loved the pilot of that show. Can't remember much about it, except I was one of the few who seemed to enjoy it. Guess you did, too.
DR FJL, I'm surprised no one has done a Petula Clark "Downtown" parody yet.
LOL.....
$109 to see her at Feinstein's? Whew!
My knee is still sore. No hiking today.Vibes it gets better.
Last night, DR John G said:Yeah, it was cheap looking, but it would have been great to see Nancy Marchand and Maggie Smith go at it for a few rounds.QuoteQuote from: Dan (the Man) on January 10, 2012, 12:40:13 PMQuoteSo now that DOWNTON ABBEY is a big fat hit, how long before one of the U.S. networks does another BEACON HILL?
I loved the pilot of that show. Can't remember much about it, except I was one of the few who seemed to enjoy it. Guess you did, too.
I remember somewhat enjoying it, particularly because it introduced me to Nancy Marchand and Kathryn Walker. (A very young Linda Purl was in it, too.) I also remember that it looked cheaply done, sets and costume-wise.
I can't find DOWNTOWN ABBY / UPTOWN ANN LANDERS on YouTube, DR FJL. Do you have a link?
Up to 59 views, DR FJL!
Up to 59 views, DR FJL!
It's a sleeper hit! :) :)
And thanks to Jrand and JohnG for putting those comments on the YouTube screen!!!
A friend said the way to make that concept work is to put Abby and Ann Landers' heads on the actors in the real show, but I suspect I'd run afoul of something involved with the real show.
My fascinating video, "A Walk Through the Indianapolis Airport," has over 1000 views.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDlB0OXF2w
Really? I wonder who in the world is watching this?
My fascinating video, "A Walk Through the Indianapolis Airport," has over 1000 views.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDlB0OXF2w
Really? I wonder who in the world is watching this?
My fascinating video, "A Walk Through the Indianapolis Airport," has over 1000 views.Hoosiers. ;D (Said as a Kentuckian.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDlB0OXF2w
Really? I wonder who in the world is watching this?
My fascinating video, "A Walk Through the Indianapolis Airport," has over 1000 views.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDlB0OXF2w
Really? I wonder who in the world is watching this?
Terrorists.
Thanks a *lot*, DR Laura...
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
Well, a lot of it will have to be rewritten, particularly the opening. And actually, it already has--there are demos out on YouTube of a few new songs Sondheim wrote. I think DR Jose posted links to them a while back...
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
Well, a lot of it will have to be rewritten, particularly the opening. And actually, it already has--there are demos out on YouTube of a few new songs Sondheim wrote. I think DR Jose posted links to them a while back...
I have it on good authority it will all be told from the point of view of Little Red Riding Hood, who has hallucinations after eating one of Grandma's "Special" brownies.
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
Well, a lot of it will have to be rewritten, particularly the opening. And actually, it already has--there are demos out on YouTube of a few new songs Sondheim wrote. I think DR Jose posted links to them a while back...
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
My favorite oatmeal is corn beef hash with an over easy egg on top, rye toast with butter and jam and coffee, lots of coffee.
Ir BK ever does another edition of WHAT IF..., he can do INTO THE WOODS as written by Ragni and Rado.
And the word of the day is: DUOPSONY!
Oh, that Red.Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
Well, a lot of it will have to be rewritten, particularly the opening. And actually, it already has--there are demos out on YouTube of a few new songs Sondheim wrote. I think DR Jose posted links to them a while back...
I have it on good authority it will all be told from the point of view of Little Red Riding Hood, who has hallucinations after eating one of Grandma's "Special" brownies.
My question for ASK BK day - I have seen two THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL soundtracks on Ebay. One is sort of brown with a line of dancers - the other is yellow with the familiar logo on the front.....which was the ORIGINAL release?
Yes, Ms Clark will get to show Los Angeles her "see how hard I'm acting" approach to the role. snce that seems to be the srandard approach to roles on the soap operas, perhaps she'll end up starring on "The young and the Hung" or whatever the hell it's called. I'm wondering if the Playbill article isn't her first use of a press agent on this show to remind the world what a great star she is. Oy!Her Encore reviews when she played Sally were nothing like Donna Murphy's though.
Question for Elmore or anyone else who might know:
I picked up a bio of George Balanchine the other day that Robert Gottlieb wrote. In Gottlieb's credits is something he co-authored with Robert Kimball called "Reading Lyrics." I know Elmore knows Kimball, but I was wondering if any of you had read the book and if it were worth getting? What kind of book is it? Analysis of writing lyrics or content or what? I've read some bits about it, but you can never really tell from the reviews.
Question for Elmore or anyone else who might know:
I picked up a bio of George Balanchine the other day that Robert Gottlieb wrote. In Gottlieb's credits is something he co-authored with Robert Kimball called "Reading Lyrics." I know Elmore knows Kimball, but I was wondering if any of you had read the book and if it were worth getting? What kind of book is it? Analysis of writing lyrics or content or what? I've read some bits about it, but you can never really tell from the reviews.
I LOVE "Reading Lyrics". After an introductory chapter, all it basically is is a compilation of various lyrics by various lyricists. No real commentary, just the words. Those wonderful words.
Question for Elmore or anyone else who might know:
I picked up a bio of George Balanchine the other day that Robert Gottlieb wrote. In Gottlieb's credits is something he co-authored with Robert Kimball called "Reading Lyrics." I know Elmore knows Kimball, but I was wondering if any of you had read the book and if it were worth getting? What kind of book is it? Analysis of writing lyrics or content or what? I've read some bits about it, but you can never really tell from the reviews.
I LOVE "Reading Lyrics". After an introductory chapter, all it basically is is a compilation of various lyrics by various lyricists. No real commentary, just the words. Those wonderful words.
there are some used copies on half.com and abebooks. I will probably just buckle down and get it. The Amazon site had half of it for viewing, but, of course, the pages I wanted weren't included.Question for Elmore or anyone else who might know:
I picked up a bio of George Balanchine the other day that Robert Gottlieb wrote. In Gottlieb's credits is something he co-authored with Robert Kimball called "Reading Lyrics." I know Elmore knows Kimball, but I was wondering if any of you had read the book and if it were worth getting? What kind of book is it? Analysis of writing lyrics or content or what? I've read some bits about it, but you can never really tell from the reviews.
I LOVE "Reading Lyrics". After an introductory chapter, all it basically is is a compilation of various lyrics by various lyricists. No real commentary, just the words. Those wonderful words.
I also like how the title has a sort of double-meaning in regards to the word "reading".
We watched BEGINNERS last night.
Liked it.
Christopher Plummer should definitely get a Supporting Actor nomination...if not the Oscar itself.
My knee is still sore. No hiking today.
Got the original OKLAHOMA ad from this production from TCB, it says "bring the family."
DR FJL, I'm surprised no one has done a Petula Clark "Downtown" parody yet.
Of course, because I couldn't help myself, I'd done this when the prices for Petula's show were announced:
Tune of DON’T SLEEP IN THE SUBWAY (Petula Clark recording)
You just read her news
And it gives you the blues
‘Cause you think there’s no way you can go, dear
(whoo-oo-oo-oo-oo)
You once were a snob
Now you’re out of a job
So you sweat that you can’t see Pet’s show, dear
But for a while just try to live less large
You’ll save enough to pay the cover charge
Try eating at Subway, darling
Try shopping at K-mart, hon
Save money at Subway, darling
Petula’s back
You know you wanna go
Get in the black
You’ll have the dough and have fun
(repeat chorus)
LOL.....
$109 to see her at Feinstein's? Whew!
Does that include dinner?
I'll wait until she comes to the Latin Casino...
I was more hoping for Max von Sydow.We watched BEGINNERS last night.
Liked it.
Christopher Plummer should definitely get a Supporting Actor nomination...if not the Oscar itself.
Just read an article that said the smart money is on a "Win."
Last night at South Pacific, not a single cell phone rang.
I can't find DOWNTOWN ABBY / UPTOWN ANN LANDERS on YouTube, DR FJL. Do you have a link?
Oh, in honor of 40 views, I'd moved it to "UNLISTED by popular demand" :) but here's the link, bless you for asking.
I think it's a very rarefied joke, perhaps - yeah, that must be it, it's rarefied.
DOWNTOWN ABBY/UPTOWN ANN LANDERS - A MIS-STEP IN SEARCH FOR AMERICAN DOWNTON ABBEY SPIN-OFF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7n2P2CIFBM
Weather is pleasant here, 46 degrees currently with lots of sunshine but next week we are supposed to begin Winter weather with temps in the 30s and in the 20s overnight.
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
The news that Elmore has been waiting for (NOT)
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/158446-Victoria-Clark-Will-Be-Sally-in-LA-Follies-with-Elaine-Paige-Jan-Maxwell-Danny-Burstein-Ron-Raines
Alas, my "special" tickets for ONCE have re-distributed to the upcoming Broadway team of the show. Ah, well. I was really hoping to catch it while it was downtown.
*Strangely enough, I'm currently at Ripley-Grier where they're holding auditions for the Broadway transfer/version of ONCE.
Two days in a row, Page 3
Nurse: "Doctor, the Invisible Man is here for his appointment"
Doctor: "Tell him I can't see him."
Mine is:
"Sam and Janet Evening."
And this is why you should turn your cellphone off at a concert: http://mkitch.tumblr.com/post/15661821971
The New York Times just posted their blurb about, but I like this guy's "tone".
Alas, my "special" tickets for ONCE have re-distributed to the upcoming Broadway team of the show. Ah, well. I was really hoping to catch it while it was downtown.
*Strangely enough, I'm currently at Ripley-Grier where they're holding auditions for the Broadway transfer/version of ONCE.
Jose, when I finally get back to New York for a visit, could I tag along with you to places like Ripley-Grier? Oh, and the food tour, too.
And this is why you should turn your cellphone off at a concert: http://mkitch.tumblr.com/post/15661821971
The New York Times just posted their blurb about, but I like this guy's "tone".
The phone's owner is just lucky Ms. LuPone was not performing that night.
The news that Elmore has been waiting for (NOT)
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/158446-Victoria-Clark-Will-Be-Sally-in-LA-Follies-with-Elaine-Paige-Jan-Maxwell-Danny-Burstein-Ron-Raines
How old is that publicity photo?
Not having been there it's hard to comment meaningfully, but I'd say generally maybe 30 seconds is an "honest mistake," 2-4 minutes (or however long it was) is just outlandish, ignorant boorishness.
Because of the late start today, I finessed, then ate, then picked up a couple of packages, then began writing new pages. I've done about ten so far and am now taking a little break. In three pages I shall be done with 1994 and then it gets a little easier.
What were the other two movies you saw?
Actually, it wasn't difficult to post at all. :D
Wednesday morning greetings! Remember, before I retired, that I hosted a brownbag lunch on the second Wednesday of the month? Well, Richard and I are going to that event today because the subject matter is relevant to his work with our local historical society. Afterwards, we're planning to visit the Dayton Art Institute to see their special exhibit of the works of Norman Rockwell.
My knee is still sore. No hiking today.
And this is why you should turn your cellphone off at a concert: http://mkitch.tumblr.com/post/15661821971
The New York Times just posted their blurb about, but I like this guy's "tone".
The phone's owner is just lucky Ms. LuPone was not performing that night.
Jane, the Regatta is the twin of the ship I sailed on in Italy. They are both part of Ocenia Cruises. If you check out their web site, remember that the prices include round-trip air.
Well, I received an e-mail back from the Vice President of Marketing for the 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle. (No, not about the OKLAHOMA poster) I had written asking why the ship was sinking backwards. He said that the drawing is meant to show the ship surging through the ocean from the prospective of sea level, and not as a depiction of the ship sinking. Okay, if they say so, but that is not what most people who have seen it thought.(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Titanic2-2.jpg)
Jane, the Regatta is the twin of the ship I sailed on in Italy. They are both part of Ocenia Cruises. If you check out their web site, remember that the prices include round-trip air.
As did this cruise. I believe your cruise was also all inclusive? What did you think of the service, food, comfort, and appearance of your ship?
T.O.D.
ASK BK DAY!
BK, did you ever turn down a role that you wished later that you hadn't?
Those Oceania cruises look great!
Jane, the Regatta is the twin of the ship I sailed on in Italy. They are both part of Ocenia Cruises. If you check out their web site, remember that the prices include round-trip air.
As did this cruise. I believe your cruise was also all inclusive? What did you think of the service, food, comfort, and appearance of your ship?
I think my cruise was one of the last before they started including bottled water, soda, juices for free, which would have been nice to have. Other than that, the food was wonderful (the specialty restaurants were included in the price) and they were really great. The service was first-class form the housekeeping, to the waiters by the pool, to the servers in the buffet. I never came across any snooty behavior which I have found on many cruises. I would love to go on one of the two new ships (the Marina and the Rivera), because the decor looks wonderful. I would highly recommend Oceania. The only negative is that they still require (voluntary) gratuities.
Jane, I don't know how I missed the posts about Sherlock. I am glad he is doing better.
Jane, you probably posted this, but what cruiseline were you on? I have 4 weeks of vacation this year, and I'm wondering if maybe Betsy and I should abandon the kids and go on one. :)
Jane, the Regatta is the twin of the ship I sailed on in Italy. They are both part of Ocenia Cruises. If you check out their web site, remember that the prices include round-trip air.
As did this cruise. I believe your cruise was also all inclusive? What did you think of the service, food, comfort, and appearance of your ship?
Those Oceania cruises look great!
Mine was the best of the ten cruises I have taken over the years.
Jane, the Regatta is the twin of the ship I sailed on in Italy. They are both part of Ocenia Cruises. If you check out their web site, remember that the prices include round-trip air.
As did this cruise. I believe your cruise was also all inclusive? What did you think of the service, food, comfort, and appearance of your ship?
Jane/TCB
We Went On The NAUTICA which is The Sister Ship. The Cruise Was Great
Those Oceania cruises look great!
Mine was the best of the ten cruises I have taken over the years.
I will say that if I have a complaint about Oceania (and many would not consider a bad thing), is that I love the days onborad ship when we are at sea. I find them totally relaxing because you have absolutely nothing that has to be done the whole day. Oceania is very port oriented. If you are on a ten day cruise, normally you will be in a different (or sometimes ) the same port every single day. They do a lot of overnight stays in ports, as well. We did a two-day stop in Monte CArlo. I missed having, at least, one day at sea.
Jane, I don't know how I missed the posts about Sherlock. I am glad he is doing better.
Thank you. How are you doing? Did you have any appointments while I was away?
DR Jane - it was a thrill to see those familiar Rockwell images in their original forms. The exhibit of the Four Freedoms was very effective - next to each poster was a blank space with headings like "Tell Us What 'Freedom from Want' Means to You." There was a stack of Post-It notes on which museum goers could write their responses and those were very interesting to read.
The last segment of the exhibit is a room with all 323 of Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers framed and hung in chronological order. It was fun to pick out the covers for issues closest to significant dates like birthdays and anniversaries. It was also interesting to see the names of some of the famous authors who wrote for the magazine - P. G. Wodehouse, Edith Wharton, Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, etc. My favorite cover was June 27, 1925 - a woman reading in a wing-back chair.
Jane, I don't know how I missed the posts about Sherlock. I am glad he is doing better.
Thank you. How are you doing? Did you have any appointments while I was away?
Ah yes! I had a electro analysis test with a doctor who told me I would be a complete invalid for life. Him, I didn't like.
Jane, I don't know how I missed the posts about Sherlock. I am glad he is doing better.
Thank you. How are you doing? Did you have any appointments while I was away?
Then I had my two MRIs, which turned out to be a piece of cake thanks to a very cool Technician.
Those Oceania cruises look great!
Mine was the best of the ten cruises I have taken over the years.
I will say that if I have a complaint about Oceania (and many would not consider a bad thing), is that I love the days onborad ship when we are at sea. I find them totally relaxing because you have absolutely nothing that has to be done the whole day. Oceania is very port oriented. If you are on a ten day cruise, normally you will be in a different (or sometimes ) the same port every single day. They do a lot of overnight stays in ports, as well. We did a two-day stop in Monte CArlo. I missed having, at least, one day at sea.
I like as few days at sea as possible. I did enjoy the first day out at sea, to rest up & adjust to the time change, on our Baltic cruise. I could have used another one after our exhausting but incredible two days in Saint Petersburg.
DR JMK our Baltic cruise was romantic, but then it was for our 40th anniversary.
Jane, I don't know how I missed the posts about Sherlock. I am glad he is doing better.
Thank you. How are you doing? Did you have any appointments while I was away?
However, the next day, I got a call from my surgeon's office telling me that my surgeon had reviewed the results and was turning me over to a different surgeon in his office. The reason given was that the problem appears to be in the thoracic part of my spine, and my surgeon doesn't deal with that part of the spine. I see this new sureon tomorrow.
Speaking of cruises, here's the first installment of a blog from someone taking the same cruise we did - same boat, different time:
AmaLyra Live Voyage Report, Day 1 (http://avidcruiser.com/ftdc/2011/12/11/amalyra-live-voyage-report-day-1/)
Those Oceania cruises look great!
Mine was the best of the ten cruises I have taken over the years.
I will say that if I have a complaint about Oceania (and many would not consider a bad thing), is that I love the days onborad ship when we are at sea. I find them totally relaxing because you have absolutely nothing that has to be done the whole day. Oceania is very port oriented. If you are on a ten day cruise, normally you will be in a different (or sometimes ) the same port every single day. They do a lot of overnight stays in ports, as well. We did a two-day stop in Monte CArlo. I missed having, at least, one day at sea.
I like as few days at sea as possible. I did enjoy the first day out at sea, to rest up & adjust to the time change, on our Baltic cruise. I could have used another one after our exhausting but incredible two days in Saint Petersburg.
DR JMK our Baltic cruise was romantic, but then it was for our 40th anniversary.
I think my next cruise will probably be either a transatlantic cruise (a lot of days at sea) or a Tahiti / Hawaii cruise. That is if I can ever take another cruise.
Speaking of cruises, here's the first installment of a blog from someone taking the same cruise we did - same boat, different time:
AmaLyra Live Voyage Report, Day 1 (http://avidcruiser.com/ftdc/2011/12/11/amalyra-live-voyage-report-day-1/)
Oops, same boat, different route...
But the on-board photos make me nostalgic!
DR Jane - it was a thrill to see those familiar Rockwell images in their original forms. The exhibit of the Four Freedoms was very effective - next to each poster was a blank space with headings like "Tell Us What 'Freedom from Want' Means to You." There was a stack of Post-It notes on which museum goers could write their responses and those were very interesting to read.
The last segment of the exhibit is a room with all 323 of Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers framed and hung in chronological order. It was fun to pick out the covers for issues closest to significant dates like birthdays and anniversaries. It was also interesting to see the names of some of the famous authors who wrote for the magazine - P. G. Wodehouse, Edith Wharton, Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, etc. My favorite cover was June 27, 1925 - a woman reading in a wing-back chair.
Jane, I don't know how I missed the posts about Sherlock. I am glad he is doing better.
Thank you. How are you doing? Did you have any appointments while I was away?
However, the next day, I got a call from my surgeon's office telling me that my surgeon had reviewed the results and was turning me over to a different surgeon in his office. The reason given was that the problem appears to be in the thoracic part of my spine, and my surgeon doesn't deal with that part of the spine. I see this new sureon tomorrow.
Maybe this is good news as the other surgeon didn't seem to positive he could operate.
MEGA VIBES FOR POSITIVE NEWS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of cruises, here's the first installment of a blog from someone taking the same cruise we did - same boat, different time:
AmaLyra Live Voyage Report, Day 1 (http://avidcruiser.com/ftdc/2011/12/11/amalyra-live-voyage-report-day-1/)
An Alaskan cruise does sound nice, DR Jane. I've never taken a cruise, but have friends who are addicted to them.
Up to 59 views, DR FJL!
An Alaskan cruise does sound nice, DR Jane. I've never taken a cruise, but have friends who are addicted to them.
DRs, Zach Short, the son of my friend LouAnn, is in chemotherapy in Houston for lymphoma. Can you please send him some vibes? I know she and her husband Jeff are wrried amd I worry for her. Thanks!
Those Oceania cruises look great!
Mine was the best of the ten cruises I have taken over the years.
I will say that if I have a complaint about Oceania (and many would not consider a bad thing), is that I love the days onborad ship when we are at sea. I find them totally relaxing because you have absolutely nothing that has to be done the whole day. Oceania is very port oriented. If you are on a ten day cruise, normally you will be in a different (or sometimes ) the same port every single day. They do a lot of overnight stays in ports, as well. We did a two-day stop in Monte CArlo. I missed having, at least, one day at sea.
I like as few days at sea as possible. I did enjoy the first day out at sea, to rest up & adjust to the time change, on our Baltic cruise. I could have used another one after our exhausting but incredible two days in Saint Petersburg.
DR JMK our Baltic cruise was romantic, but then it was for our 40th anniversary.
I think my next cruise will probably be either a transatlantic cruise (a lot of days at sea) or a Tahiti / Hawaii cruise. That is if I can ever take another cruise.
You obviously have a stronger stomach than I do. I would not want to do a major crossing. Had this cruise been my first one I expect I would have been rather sea sick like the poor woman at the table next to us who suddenly bolted out with her husband behind her. He returned explaining she was ill & requested dinner be sent to their cabin. Why we seemed to leave during the beginning of dinner all the time I don't know. The first morning was the most difficult. After I brushed my teeth I went right back to bed & stayed there until the ship anchored. I was fine as long as I stayed on the bed. I even exercised & ate a small breakfast while Keith ate at the table.
Oh, Ginny: today's Ebates Daily Double is a little store we like to call Vera Bradley. :)
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
Well, a lot of it will have to be rewritten, particularly the opening. And actually, it already has--there are demos out on YouTube of a few new songs Sondheim wrote. I think DR Jose posted links to them a while back...
Did everyone see the video of the kyak rider in Florida who saved that dog out in the middle of the gulf. The kyaker turned out to be a local man, who they just interviewed on our local news.
Jane, I don't know how I missed the posts about Sherlock. I am glad he is doing better.
Thank you. How are you doing? Did you have any appointments while I was away?
However, the next day, I got a call from my surgeon's office telling me that my surgeon had reviewed the results and was turning me over to a different surgeon in his office. The reason given was that the problem appears to be in the thoracic part of my spine, and my surgeon doesn't deal with that part of the spine. I see this new sureon tomorrow.
Maybe this is good news as the other surgeon didn't seem to positive he could operate.
MEGA VIBES FOR POSITIVE NEWS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you. Of course, tomorrow will be Surgeon #3. It was Number #1 Surgeon that said surgery wouldn't help.
Those Oceania cruises look great!
Mine was the best of the ten cruises I have taken over the years.
I will say that if I have a complaint about Oceania (and many would not consider a bad thing), is that I love the days onborad ship when we are at sea. I find them totally relaxing because you have absolutely nothing that has to be done the whole day. Oceania is very port oriented. If you are on a ten day cruise, normally you will be in a different (or sometimes ) the same port every single day. They do a lot of overnight stays in ports, as well. We did a two-day stop in Monte CArlo. I missed having, at least, one day at sea.
I like as few days at sea as possible. I did enjoy the first day out at sea, to rest up & adjust to the time change, on our Baltic cruise. I could have used another one after our exhausting but incredible two days in Saint Petersburg.
DR JMK our Baltic cruise was romantic, but then it was for our 40th anniversary.
I think my next cruise will probably be either a transatlantic cruise (a lot of days at sea) or a Tahiti / Hawaii cruise. That is if I can ever take another cruise.
You obviously have a stronger stomach than I do. I would not want to do a major crossing. Had this cruise been my first one I expect I would have been rather sea sick like the poor woman at the table next to us who suddenly bolted out with her husband behind her. He returned explaining she was ill & requested dinner be sent to their cabin. Why we seemed to leave during the beginning of dinner all the time I don't know. The first morning was the most difficult. After I brushed my teeth I went right back to bed & stayed there until the ship anchored. I was fine as long as I stayed on the bed. I even exercised & ate a small breakfast while Keith ate at the table.
That is why I never leave home without a package of patches - just in case.
Oh, Ginny: today's Ebates Daily Double is a little store we like to call Vera Bradley. :)
La, la, la, la *fingers in ears* la, la, la - trying not to spend a lot of money on Vera, DR JMK, but thanks for thinking of me!
I just pulled out all the albums I did in 1995 or at least that carry that copyright (I'm sure I did a couple of these at the end of 1994 but I'm equally sure that some of the early 1996 titles will be from 1995. I'm not going to be nutty about chronology anymore simply because it will not be possible being that there were nineteen albums that year and I was literally in the studio recording every two-and-a-half weeks. To try and figure out the exact order would be madness. I can figure out some of it by going to amazon and looking at the CD release dates, because our normal procedure was to put things out within six weeks of their being finished.No wonder I thought you were based out of New York.
DR George thank you for the continued vibes for our Sherlock. Though he seems fine we have decided to wait until tomorrow to take him for a walk.many more vibes.
Did everyone see the video of the kyak rider in Florida who saved that dog out in the middle of the gulf. The kyaker turned out to be a local man, who they just interviewed on our local news.
Here is my favorite Rockwell Saturday Evening Post cover:
Did everyone see the video of the kyak rider in Florida who saved that dog out in the middle of the gulf. The kyaker turned out to be a local man, who they just interviewed on our local news.
Yes. Sweet but awfully sad story. Doggie's owner had been killed by a drunk driver while jogging next to the beach.
DRs, Zach Short, the son of my friend LouAnn, is in chemotherapy in Houston for lymphoma. Can you please send him some vibes? I know she and her husband Jeff are wrried amd I worry for her. Thanks!
Here is my favorite Rockwell Saturday Evening Post cover:
Don't ask me why, but I collected Saturday Evening Posts back when I was circa 10-13, when we lived in Seattle. This was obviously in the days long before the internet and there was some sort of national newspaper called The Antique Trader or something like that that my Mom subscribed to for her Jim Beam bottle collection (that's another story for another day. :) ). I got a lot from that newspaper as well as some from the Pike Place Market. I have them going back to the 19th century.
He's got 'em.DRs, Zach Short, the son of my friend LouAnn, is in chemotherapy in Houston for lymphoma. Can you please send him some vibes? I know she and her husband Jeff are wrried amd I worry for her. Thanks!
Vibes and Prayers for Zach!!
I want to go back to Tahiti. With the warm humid air, along with no house chores to do, I barely felt a twinge in my right shoulder & no pain anywhere else. I was hoping once we were home the pain in my left shoulder would be greatly improved. No such luck. Last night I lifted a very large novel to read & something in my right shoulder cracked. Now it is worst than it has been for at least 6 months.
DR JMK, your "starting over" song has a whole different meaning for me. ;D
Color Me Amazed Department: I got an advance copy of FRIDA to review, a film I'd never seen. Taymor is an exceptionally brilliant director from a visual perspective, there's simply no arguing the point. I thought so with ACROSS THE UNIVERSE and I'm even more convinced of it now.Never saw Frida. Is it worth it beyond the visuals?
DR Cilla it probably would have helped to have seen the first Holmes flick before the 2nd one to appreciate it more. I enjoyed it much more than Mission Impossible & I wasn't feeling well when we watched Holmes. I would tell anyone that if they didn't like the first Homes movie or are Sherlock purist not to see these films.
A propos nothing other than having heard a great Manfredo Fest cover version of one of the themes today, BK would you ever consider releasing the Artie Butler score to THE LOVE MACHINE? Two fantastic Dionne Warwick vocals.
I can't find DOWNTOWN ABBY / UPTOWN ANN LANDERS on YouTube, DR FJL. Do you have a link?
Oh, in honor of 40 views, I'd moved it to "UNLISTED by popular demand" :) but here's the link, bless you for asking.
I think it's a very rarefied joke, perhaps - yeah, that must be it, it's rarefied.
DOWNTOWN ABBY/UPTOWN ANN LANDERS - A MIS-STEP IN SEARCH FOR AMERICAN DOWNTON ABBEY SPIN-OFF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7n2P2CIFBM
Weather is pleasant here, 46 degrees currently with lots of sunshine but next week we are supposed to begin Winter weather with temps in the 30s and in the 20s overnight.
They say there is a chance we may get a little snow on Sunday or Monday.
Rob Marshall in talks to direct "Into the Woods."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rob-marshall-takes-sondheims-woods-279821
Hope it works better than "Nine."
I just don't see INTO THE WOODS working as a movie. A very, very, very long movie.
And this is why you should turn your cellphone off at a concert: http://mkitch.tumblr.com/post/15661821971
The New York Times just posted their blurb about, but I like this guy's "tone".
The phone's owner is just lucky Ms. LuPone was not performing that night.