I'm trying to figure to what to wear for the end of the world-- something comfortable I suppose.
And the word of the day is: ECHOLALIA!
Greetings from Toyland!
Doris Day is singing "Toyland" on the stereo.
I always liked the philosophy of Appassionata Von Climax.....
"What's in it for me?"
Of course, you have to be filing your fingernails while you say it.
TOD:
Although I thought that the picture itself is lacking (particularly in its focus), Daniel Day-Lewis in LINCOLN is the finest performance I've seen all year.
I always liked the philosophy of Appassionata Von Climax.....
"What's in it for me?"
Of course, you have to be filing your fingernails while you say it.
Ah, the "Santa Baby"/"Santa Buddy" philosophy. Ca-ching!I always liked the philosophy of Appassionata Von Climax.....
"What's in it for me?"
Of course, you have to be filing your fingernails while you say it.
Mother always said, never take candy from strangers; get real estate.
TOD:
Although I thought that the picture itself is lacking (particularly in its focus), Daniel Day-Lewis in LINCOLN is the finest performance I've seen all year.
Here we disagree, but is this the third or fourth time that you've let us know you didn't much care for it?
It will be recycled. ;)
I wish you the best with that. Our was $15. I put in a copy of my book. Autographed, of course. Subversive.
if we all agreed to contribute $20 to a worthy charity I would be OK with that - and frankly a big Christmas party where once again I am forced to take time away from my family-- I don't know I guess I am just old and grumpy and miserable and mean
My sister and my BIL have been great about taking me to therapy for the last four months
Thursday morning greetings! After 3 days of baking and wrapping, I'm ready to get out and about. Lunch and coffee with Becky, with some Christmas errands before and after. Hope to be home before the bad weather moves in...
Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
And the word of the day is: ECHOLALIA!
Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
Now, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
DR Cilla I believe you are the reason I had a strange dream last night about 3 cats. ;D
From DR Vixmom:Quoteif we all agreed to contribute $20 to a worthy charity I would be OK with that - and frankly a big Christmas party where once again I am forced to take time away from my family-- I don't know I guess I am just old and grumpy and miserable and mean
I think that is a great idea, give a charity $20 and make it your gift. I'm serious about this.
I bet if it was an exchange where you steal the gifts people would all want the charity gift.
Fay was right the first time.I agree.
From DR Vixmom:Quoteif we all agreed to contribute $20 to a worthy charity I would be OK with that - and frankly a big Christmas party where once again I am forced to take time away from my family-- I don't know I guess I am just old and grumpy and miserable and mean
I think that is a great idea, give a charity $20 and make it your gift. I'm serious about this.
I bet if it was an exchange where you steal the gifts people would all want the charity gift.
Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~
At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts. Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):QuoteNow, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.
DR Cilla I believe you are the reason I had a strange dream last night about 3 cats. ;D
LOL!!!! THey do look pretty strange without ears and with human bodies
I found my own answer by goggling it, and it explains why both Jackson and Naomi Watts were at a party for the movie even though neither was in it:
Naomi Watts Talks About Meeting Fay Wray: “Meeting Fay was wonderful. We had a fantastic night in New York. A gentleman by the name of Rick McKay hosted a small dinner and Peter clearly had been in love with this woman since he was about nine years old, that was his first crush. He talked with her and told her that he was doing this film and how much it meant to him, and how it drove him to being a filmmaker. She was very attentive.
I think he was very moved by the experience of actually being in the same room as her. In fact, I think I saw a tear well up. It was a lovely moment. And then he introduced me as being the new Ann Darrow and she looked up at me and went, ‘You're not Ann Darrow, I am! [laughs] I'm Ann Darrow!’ And I thought, ‘Oh great! She's 96, and her humor is still right there.’ And then I had a moment of like, ‘Oh God, what if she doesn't like me? What if she thinks I'm not good enough?’ And all that typical stuff.”
Naomi Watts on Getting Fay Wray’s Blessing: “We had a nice dinner and chit-chatted. At the end of the night, we dropped her home to her house and she got out of the car. We all kissed and hugged, and she whispered in my ear, ‘Ann Darrow's in good hands.’ And that was a special [connection.] That was some great passing words because it felt like she was giving me permission, and I was given the baton, you know? I was hoping that that night was going to be the first of more, which it was for Peter and Fran. But sadly she passed away a few months later and I wasn't in the country to meet her again, in between that time and her death. But, you know, you didn't want to overwhelm her with too many questions.”
From DR Vixmom:Quoteif we all agreed to contribute $20 to a worthy charity I would be OK with that - and frankly a big Christmas party where once again I am forced to take time away from my family-- I don't know I guess I am just old and grumpy and miserable and mean
I think that is a great idea, give a charity $20 and make it your gift. I'm serious about this.
I bet if it was an exchange where you steal the gifts people would all want the charity gift.
I think that if DR Vixmom gave the person who organized this a "charity" gift she would not be happy.
Very high winds right now.....but still temps in the 40's.
All appliances have been delivered and installed and tried.....Miss Molly was very surprised and happy and grateful.
Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~
At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts. Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):QuoteNow, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.
This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.
But, beware. There will still be some indignant person who dislikes the fact you're spoiling all the fun -- in his or her opinion -- by not taking part. I've been there, I've been cowered into submission and then when I still haven't acted like it's the funniest thing since Debra Messing, I'm made out to be the party pooper. I find them exhausting.Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~
At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts. Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):QuoteNow, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.
This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.
That's the best part...you can participate or not. If you don't, you just don't open a gift. :)
Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~
At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts. Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):QuoteNow, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.
This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.
That's the best part...you can participate or not. If you don't, you just don't open a gift. :)
But, beware. There will still be some indignant person who dislikes the fact you're spoiling all the fun -- in his or her opinion -- by not taking part. I've been there, I've been cowered into submission and then when I still haven't acted like it's the funniest thing since Debra Messing, I'm made out to be the party pooper. I find them exhausting.Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~
At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts. Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):QuoteNow, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.
This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.
That's the best part...you can participate or not. If you don't, you just don't open a gift. :)
I am home from the orchestra readthrough. Joshie did a great job copying and it was fun to hear Sauter's work. I don't think all the orchestrations work - too many ideas canceling each other out - and some sound thoroughly 1960s, like Ralph Burns' work on "Sweet Charity." There was, though, some really gorgeous writing, like LoisLane's lament for Superman; there were some very funny ones, and "We Don't Matter At All," sparkles with great momentum. It was a good day.
Jeanne, you asked about "Christmas in the City." I have another recording of it by the composer, Jay Leonhart, who plays on the album and here's a recording Blossom Dearie made. I think it's a great song. It sounds like Jay joins her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNjBMyxSwug&playnext=1&list=PL5F7C357B250F6199&feature=results_video
TOD:
This is my favorite performance of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8hdllwZfNU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8hdllwZfNU)
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Hope Mike Barnum is feeling better now. We should all feel good on the day the world ends!
I made the mistake of talking to some people today who told me some things that sort of psyched me out a bit for tomorrow. i'm going to do my best to just get it out of my mind and focus again. I can't think about what the other two nominees are doing, I just have to go and do a great interview. It's only 15 minutes because the judges already know all three of us. they want us to tell them something about ourselves that they don't know. I'm first at 8:30 the others are after that. So by 9:15 all the interviews will be over. So, even though the world won't end tomorrow, I'll find out if mine is going to change drastically. I'm very excited but getting nervous
I made the mistake of talking to some people today who told me some things that sort of psyched me out a bit for tomorrow. i'm going to do my best to just get it out of my mind and focus again. I can't think about what the other two nominees are doing, I just have to go and do a great interview. It's only 15 minutes because the judges already know all three of us. they want us to tell them something about ourselves that they don't know. I'm first at 8:30 the others are after that. So by 9:15 all the interviews will be over. So, even though the world won't end tomorrow, I'll find out if mine is going to change drastically. I'm very excited but getting nervous
I guess "psyched you out" wasn't in a good way.
STAYING CALM & FOCUSED VIBES FOR DR CILLA!!!
I made the mistake of talking to some people today who told me some things that sort of psyched me out a bit for tomorrow. i'm going to do my best to just get it out of my mind and focus again. I can't think about what the other two nominees are doing, I just have to go and do a great interview. It's only 15 minutes because the judges already know all three of us. they want us to tell them something about ourselves that they don't know. I'm first at 8:30 the others are after that. So by 9:15 all the interviews will be over. So, even though the world won't end tomorrow, I'll find out if mine is going to change drastically. I'm very excited but getting nervous
I guess "psyched you out" wasn't in a good way.
STAYING CALM & FOCUSED VIBES FOR DR CILLA!!!
Let's just say I haven't campaigned for the position in the same way as others.
I made the mistake of talking to some people today who told me some things that sort of psyched me out a bit for tomorrow. i'm going to do my best to just get it out of my mind and focus again. I can't think about what the other two nominees are doing, I just have to go and do a great interview. It's only 15 minutes because the judges already know all three of us. they want us to tell them something about ourselves that they don't know. I'm first at 8:30 the others are after that. So by 9:15 all the interviews will be over. So, even though the world won't end tomorrow, I'll find out if mine is going to change drastically. I'm very excited but getting nervous
I guess "psyched you out" wasn't in a good way.
STAYING CALM & FOCUSED VIBES FOR DR CILLA!!!
Let's just say I haven't campaigned for the position in the same way as others. Of course I haven't applied and not gotten it in the past like the others either, so I'm not going to let this get me off track
No, the person who told me was being very positive about me.
Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~
At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts. Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):QuoteNow, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.
And the word of the day is: ECHOLALIA!
And The Song Of The Day Is: MAIRZY DOATS
Very high winds right now.....but still temps in the 40's.
All appliances have been delivered and installed and tried.....Miss Molly was very surprised and happy and grateful.
TOD:
This is my favorite performance of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8hdllwZfNU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8hdllwZfNU)
;D
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=mairzy+doats+youtube&mid=5CF5CD68CD05967DEAEA5CF5CD68CD05967DEAEA&view=detail&FORM=VIRE3 (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=mairzy+doats+youtube&mid=5CF5CD68CD05967DEAEA5CF5CD68CD05967DEAEA&view=detail&FORM=VIRE3)And the word of the day is: ECHOLALIA!
And The Song Of The Day Is: MAIRZY DOATS
I thought it was dozydoats
So I have to go back to the pharmacy shortly to pick up some meds- sinus infection and ear infection
I have also been scheduled for a PET Scan on 1/4 --- as a "precaution"
VIXDAD: I thought they looked familiar
So I have to go back to the pharmacy shortly to pick up some meds- sinus infection and ear infection
No wonder you are having trouble coping with co-workers, etc.
When is that party? Maybe you can just be out do to illness that day ;)
FEEL BETTER EXTRA FAST!!!
I have also been scheduled for a PET Scan on 1/4 --- as a "precaution"
Excellent idea.
VIBES IT IS ONLY A PRECAUTION!!!
VIXDAD: I thought they looked familiar
LOL!!! :D
MEGA VIBES OF ALL SORTS AND KINDS TO VIXMOM!!!!!
I wonder if Bruce will be able to use his new philosophy in front of her Honor Cilla?
VIBES VIBES VIBES FOR CILLA!!!
So I have to go back to the pharmacy shortly to pick up some meds- sinus infection and ear infection
No wonder you are having trouble coping with co-workers, etc.
When is that party? Maybe you can just be out do to illness that day ;)
FEEL BETTER EXTRA FAST!!!
We actually postponed the party this year - one of the other women lf privately prevailed upon the boss to do an after holiday party to cheer up the January doldrums. January is actually usually a slower time for us and right before the holidays we are crazy busy at work and then trying to take care of holiday stuff in the limited time available to us we really resent having forced frivolity -- the boss privately asked my opinion and I agreed wholeheartedly -
I might actually be pleased to party in January
VIXDAD: I thought they looked familiar
LOL!!! :D
I figured that was ALMOST Laura worthy!!
VIXDAD: I thought they looked familiar
LOL!!! :D
I figured that was ALMOST Laura worthy!!
LOL When I read the dialog I was ready to see it as one of her quotes.
So I have to go back to the pharmacy shortly to pick up some meds- sinus infection and ear infection
No wonder you are having trouble coping with co-workers, etc.
When is that party? Maybe you can just be out do to illness that day ;)
FEEL BETTER EXTRA FAST!!!
We actually postponed the party this year - one of the other women lf privately prevailed upon the boss to do an after holiday party to cheer up the January doldrums. January is actually usually a slower time for us and right before the holidays we are crazy busy at work and then trying to take care of holiday stuff in the limited time available to us we really resent having forced frivolity -- the boss privately asked my opinion and I agreed wholeheartedly -
Sounds like a much better idea. Will you propose changing the gift exchange to make it more fun?
And the word of the day is: ECHOLALIA!
And now - Les Miz.
LOL, Jeanne...I think everyone but you was afraid to look at that clip! :DWell, he certainly can wear a tie.
I was not in any of the 90 car accidents in Iowa today
And now - Les Miz.
Did it open today?
;)
I don't think I've ever heard of this show... is it new?
And the word of the day is: ECHOLALIA!
With or without guacamole?
And also, a very happy belated birthday to DR PennyO!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/D418-Vintage-Tri-Fold-Belated-Birthday-Greeting-Card-Funny-Lady-in-Green-/00/s/MTUxMVgxMjIw/$(KGrHqRHJCIE-p,rMjeNBPu+qYmm0!~~60_57.JPG)
VIXDAD: I thought they looked familiar
Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!
Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head." Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!
~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~
At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts. Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):QuoteNow, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.
Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.
I like this - this sounds fun (and if you are sneaky you can just buy yourself something!!) LOL
MEGA VIBES OF ALL SORTS AND KINDS TO VIXMOM!!!!!
So I have to go back to the pharmacy shortly to pick up some meds- sinus infection and ear infection
No wonder you are having trouble coping with co-workers, etc.
When is that party? Maybe you can just be out do to illness that day ;)
FEEL BETTER EXTRA FAST!!!
We actually postponed the party this year - one of the other women lf privately prevailed upon the boss to do an after holiday party to cheer up the January doldrums. January is actually usually a slower time for us and right before the holidays we are crazy busy at work and then trying to take care of holiday stuff in the limited time available to us we really resent having forced frivolity -- the boss privately asked my opinion and I agreed wholeheartedly -
Sounds like a much better idea. Will you propose changing the gift exchange to make it more fun?
If the gift thing comes up next year I think I might propose George's idea - I kind of like the idea that the exchange takes place BEFORE the gift is opened unlike the stealing game and also that the exchange seems to be voluntary rather than "snatched" like the stealing game - and (as I mentioned before) if you are sneaky you could buy something you like and if you play your exchanges right might be able to go home with it yourself without anyone being the wiser!! ;D ;D
I might actually be pleased to party in January
I'm watching a Sade concert that I recorded on the Palladia channel (it's hi-def digital channel 685) and it's quite good. But one of the commercials is for her DVD of a live concert...I don't know if the DVD is of this concert, though. Anyway, the guy narrating the commercial keeps pronouncing her name as Sharrday, with a very hard arr. There is no R in her name! I can't believe that this was approved. ::)
Probably because that is how she pronounces it.
;) ;)
I'm watching a Sade concert that I recorded on the Palladia channel (it's hi-def digital channel 685) and it's quite good. But one of the commercials is for her DVD of a live concert...I don't know if the DVD is of this concert, though. Anyway, the guy narrating the commercial keeps pronouncing her name as Sharrday, with a very hard arr. There is no R in her name! I can't believe that this was approved. ::)
Probably because that is how she pronounces it.
;) ;)
Actually, I saw and heard with my very own eyes and ears an interview with her and she specifically said that it's not pronounced Sharrday.