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Well, you've read the notes, the notes weren't easy and were a farce, and now it is time for you to post until the farcical cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: FRISSON!
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Don't you love farce?
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My fault I fear.
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Loved "Noises Off" by Peter Blakemore....saw it in New York with a wonderful cast...Dorothy Loudon, Victor Garber, etc.
Very well done....most of the audience had tears of laughter rolling down their faces.
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Hey, DR George!
I keep meaning to tell you that they are bringing back "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
New episodes start next week on July 16th on the CW.
No Drew Carey, but the rest of the brilliant guys will be back.
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Temperature reached 93F yesterday. Today I'm travelling to Yorkshire in the north of the country to visit my brother for a few days.
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Spoo....Michael Frayn wrote "Noises Off", Blakemore directed.
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Sorry.
I was tired and I hadn't had my lunch. ( A Ruthless reference)
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Happy Sunday to all!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Nice cabaret lyrics, bk!
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A lot of great video clips posted yesterday.
It's entirely too easy to get "lost" in YouTube. One thing leads to another, leads to another...
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It's Sunday. Maybe Sweet.
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A festive Bastille Day to all!
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bastille_zps280eab76.jpg)
This orchestra plays "La Marseillaise" standing up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fqZ4GQ5ZPME#at=78 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fqZ4GQ5ZPME#at=78)
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good morning to all
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I am listening to the Mexican cast recording of Gypsy. The character of Mervyn Goldstone became Don Eduardo or Donny to his friends
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1000829_10151631146848153_198073000_n.jpg)
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Good morning, all! I have been having a difficult time getting onto HHW after reading this morning's notes, but here I am.
DR JohnG, belated 80th birthday greetings to your ma. I wish that my family had thrown a big bash for my dad when he turned 80; we only had five more years with him after that.
Today, I believe I will continue to clean up my storage space in the apartment, walk around the neighborhood, and maybe begin the BBC series "The Grand."
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I see that it was Cheyenne Jackson Birthday last Friday.
This is for people who are interested in Cheyenne more than his Birthday.
(http://images.bwwstatic.com/upload10/404043/tn-500_cheyennejacksonasmandrew.jpeg)
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Sunday.
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Working on my lines for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - which opens August 8th, DRTCB.
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Good morning, all.
Enjoying coffee, and not running out to do anything.
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I don't believe those cellists were standing up, DR singdaw.
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One of the best things about doing the movie yesterday was watching the DP work. He is from New York City and has quite a few credits, although I can't say I've seen any of the stuff he shot. The camera had a harness and he mostly worked with it on his shoulder or chest. The production assistants would change the lenses or get him new batteries or cards - which I assume meant they were shooting digitally. For one shot, he was sitting in the church pew in front of me, so I could watch through the viewfinder. The director had a little portable tablet that she could attach to the camera and watch the scene being shot....it was most interesting.
His name is Eric Branco. There was also a very nice production assistant named Jonathon who helped him a lot and talked to us explaining what was happening. There was also another LOUD MOUTHED assistant who barked orders at us all day.....
My camera battery of course was low....so I only got one picture of the camera equipment and one of the Jonathon and Michael the Executive Producer, but I will post those when I download them.
Here's a photo of my friend Katherine who was also there with her husband & children to take part in the shoot.
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1014405_10151494794097694_1976153083_n.jpg)
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I guess that would be rather difficult, wouldn't it? :) :)
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Wow - my teeth look really dark in that photo!
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You look great, DR Jrand62!
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Wow - my teeth look really dark in that photo!
They fix that in post-production. ;D
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You look great, DR Jrand62!
!!!!!!!!!! Ditto !!!!!!!!!
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The Doughnut Plant stands open and ready for the HHW hoards to descend...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/donuts1_zps3b118e4b.jpg)
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And the word of the day is: FRISSON!
And The Song Of The Day Is : YOU'RE MY THRILL
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The Moross music sounds great on that teaser for the radio show.
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Thanks DR SINGDAW and DR ELMORE. Yes, we'll fix it in post.
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Enjoyed the clips in the notes today. Most entertaining.
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Good morning, all.
Took a Benedryl last night and slept long past church this morning.
Great photo, JRand.
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"I Woke Up in Church This Morning" almost sounds like a Partridge family song title.
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Love that photo, Jrand.
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Happy (belated) birthday to John's mom!!!!
My mom was 85 a few weeks ago.
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
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I'd written an essay on the question of the knee-jerk use these days of "Why is it always about you?"
It seems to have become this generation's version of "You always have to havethw last word" as a put-down
If anyone has any thoughts on why my logic is screwy here, I'd love to hear it, really!
Can someone explain what feels like a 2013 trend, people saying "Why do
you make everything about YOU?"
It just seems knee-jerk, and it begs the question: Who else's reaction
to something should I be having other than my own? I go through
umpteen years of school to better MYSELF, don't I? I work to support
MYSELF and MY family, don't I? I do what I can to help MY friends and
family because I care about them, and I actively help charities or
causes or politicians I MYSELF support because I care about them.
When people stop being MY friends, no one wants me to continue caring
and asking after them. Indeed, it might be considered rude and
intrusive. (As someone said when I casually asked how a former mutual
friend was doing, “Why do you want to know, are you writing a book?”)
When I leave a job, no one complains if I stop caring about how that
company is doing, even though it was crucial to me before. The only
reason I cared before was because it affected ME and MY family and MY
finances and MY survival. No one questions that as correct, do they?
So is it a film, a book, a clergyman, what, that has given rise to this
new catch-phrase? Where did this sudden knee-jerk "why do you make
everything about you" reaction come from, seemingly directed at
everyone these days? Really, it‘s not just directed at ME, let ME
assure you.
Take the awards seasons for film, Tv or theater, where people seem
to thank a higher power a bit, as if that detracts from the award quest
being about
themselves. But when you thank the Lord for your statue, aren’t you
saying that YOU are somehow more worthy of attention than (of course)
the other four nominees, but also pesky matters like world hunger,
global warming. How is it not being about ME, ME, ME, to imagine a
higher power saying :”Let’s take five on fixing that [fill in natural
disaster] to make sure so-and-so gets his or her Lucille Lortel Award.”
My point is not that it’s wrong to look at the world from your own
perspective. It’s just that to call other people on it all the time,
as we seem to be doing right now, is denying that making ourselves
better through the best aspects of our self-interest, and meeting our
own potential,
may be the best way for everyone to add to the world, which is getting
smaller every year due to the net.. Maybe embrace that
you’re indeed here for you and yours, and the good feeling it gives YOU
to help others, the joy it brings YOU to make change.
Sometimes these days, I’d just hope for people who simply don’t abuse
other people in arriving at their own personal and (family) goals.
I’d love for
those people to just be about themselves and not hurt others
maliciously or even recklessly.
Why is necessarily a bad thing, then? Isn’t it what you do with what
you’re given? I’d imagine even Mother Theresa did what she did for the good
feeling it gave HER to do it.
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Private answers would be fine - but if anyone has any thoughts on where my logic is off, no offense will be taken.
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I appreciated your comments on the Zimmerman case last night, DR cillaliz. Whether he was acquitted or found guilty, I had no expectations, but I do believe that if he had followed the orders he was given and not have followed Martin, nothing would have happened.
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Thank you DR FJL and DR JOHN G.
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In keeping with yesterday's postings of joy in dance, I'd like to add the following. This one always picks me up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNnD65pIn4U
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Apropos of the today's notes, yesterday at the film shoot, my friend Larry - with whom I appeared in THE CRUCIBLE at DePauw last fall - told me that he has talked to the current Director of Theatre about directing a production of NOISES OFF in the fall of 2014, and has offered me the part of Selsdon if said production is approved.
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Apropos of the today's notes, yesterday at the film shoot, my friend Larry - with whom I appeared in THE CRUCIBLE at DePauw last fall - told me that he has talked to the current Director of Theatre about directing a production of NOISES OFF in the fall of 2014, and has offered me the part of Selsdon if said production is approved.
That's a nice friend.
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It seems J.K. Rowling has been busy lately:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/13/harry-potter-author-revealed-to-be-acclaimed-new-crime-novelist/
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Post Deleted. I'm happy to discuss the Zimmerman case and different perspectives via email if someone wants to
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I appreciated your comments on the Zimmerman case last night, DR cillaliz. Whether he was acquitted or found guilty, I had no expectations, but I do believe that if he had followed the orders he was given and not have followed Martin, nothing would have happened.
Larry I respect your opinion. I was going to reply, but thought better of it. Although it was an objective response, this probably isn't the place to have the discussion.
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I appreciated your comments on the Zimmerman case last night, DR cillaliz. Whether he was acquitted or found guilty, I had no expectations, but I do believe that if he had followed the orders he was given and not have followed Martin, nothing would have happened.
Larry I respect your opinion. I was going to reply, but thought better of it. Although it was an objective response, this probably isn't the place to have the discussion.
Well, you know me. I never keep my mouth shut! Your comments last night gave me a new perspective on the case, and I appreciated it.
Now, on another outraged tangent, I gather Liz Callaway, or someone on her behalf, has purchased her recordings from the jerks at the Label that shall not be named and they are now available for download. She and Alex are certainly getting pattedon their backs for their great work on them, but I'm very riled that neither BK nor I haven't been mentioned for whatever we brought to the table.
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I appreciated your comments on the Zimmerman case last night, DR cillaliz. Whether he was acquitted or found guilty, I had no expectations, but I do believe that if he had followed the orders he was given and not have followed Martin, nothing would have happened.
Larry I respect your opinion. I was going to reply, but thought better of it. Although it was an objective response, this probably isn't the place to have the discussion.
Well, you know me. I never keep my mouth shut! Your comments last night gave me a new perspective on the case, and I appreciated it.
Now, on another outraged tangent, I gather Liz Callaway, or someone on her behalf, has purchased her recordings from the jerks at the Label that shall not be named and they are now available for download. She and Alex are certainly getting pattedon their backs for their great work on them, but I'm very riled that neither BK nor I haven't been mentioned for whatever we brought to the table.
Thanks. I try to be objective and explain as a lawyer, but I don't want to start a big to do here like I see going on over at FB. I guess what I will say is that Zimmerman probably shouldn't have followed him, but that isn't relevant to the self defense claim. What is relevant is whether George was reasonably in fear of serious bodily damage or death at the time he shot. So even if it wouldn't have happened if Zimmerman had stayed in his truck, that isn't the question. The eye witness saw Trevon on top of George and George yelling for help shortly before the shot. That's the relevant time frame. That may not seen fair, but it's what matters for criminal court.
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Ok, time for lunch then I need to get ready to play in AACB for a Veteran memorial dedication. Hoping the clouds hold so it isn't too hot
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"I Woke Up in Church This Morning" almost sounds like a Partridge family song title.
http://youtu.be/0aAf63QPvV0
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I appreciated your comments on the Zimmerman case last night, DR cillaliz. Whether he was acquitted or found guilty, I had no expectations, but I do believe that if he had followed the orders he was given and not have followed Martin, nothing would have happened.
Larry I respect your opinion. I was going to reply, but thought better of it. Although it was an objective response, this probably isn't the place to have the discussion.
Well, you know me. I never keep my mouth shut! Your comments last night gave me a new perspective on the case, and I appreciated it.
Now, on another outraged tangent, I gather Liz Callaway, or someone on her behalf, has purchased her recordings from the jerks at the Label that shall not be named and they are now available for download. She and Alex are certainly getting pattedon their backs for their great work on them, but I'm very riled that neither BK nor I haven't been mentioned for whatever we brought to the table.
I have found it more than odd, too. She obviously bought them back from you know who as have other artists. The first time they posted about it I posted and made sure credit was given and they both posted back nice things. BUT, Larry and I continue to be in absentia, as if those albums happened out of thin air - they did not and those three albums would not exist if it weren't me. Unlike her album for PS Classics, for which she provided half the funding, we paid (and she was paid, too) for everything - that doesn't happen much anymore. But it's more than that and they both know it deep down. I contributed or caused the betterment of several arrangements I felt weren't working - I was all over these albums in the studio, both with performer and musical director, always pushing for them to be the best could be - and finally, the three albums would be unthinkable without elmore's contribution to them. We should both be mentioned any time they're trying to hawk these albums.
elmore, you should just go on Facebook and remind them that none of this would be what it was without you and without me.
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I'm up - didn't get to bed until a little after two, so I think I just got about eight hours of blessed sleep.
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I'll jog in a little while, but meantime where in tarnation IS everyone?
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Are people keeping up with the weekly radio show because I certainly haven't read any postings about it? I used to read a lot of complaints about people being annoyed they couldn't listen smoothly, oh, yes, I used to read those, but the radio show is no longer technologically challenged and is easy to listen to - and you should because Donald Feltham puts together great shows.
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Are people keeping up with the weekly radio show because I certainly haven't read any postings about it? I used to read a lot of complaints about people being annoyed they couldn't listen smoothly, oh, yes, I used to read those, but the radio show is no longer technologically challenged and is easy to listen to - and you should because Donald Feltham puts together great shows.
Maybe no complaints are a good thing. I listen to them and find nothing wrong with except that I miss the intro and extra theme song that used to play. :-)
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It's not about complaints, it's about folks listening, enjoying, and then perhaps acknowledging the fact that they listened.
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Facebook is horrifying today. I'm staying away and I recommend everyone just post here instead. Whatever one feels or doesn't feel, no one of us was in that courtroom, saw the evidence, heard the testimony or know what the courts excluded from being presented. What we know was presented to us by the media. And I think you know what I think about the media. That's all I'm saying about THAT.
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Who knew that Vixmom had gotten a job with the Long Island School District:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/11/hempstead-reading-list_n_3581649.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl15%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D343445
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Okay, this is getting a little irritating.
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J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is revealed to be the author of crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling, recently published as the work of first-time author "Robert Galbraith."
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Who knew that Vixmom had gotten a job with the Long Island School District:
;D
There will always be a spot for someone of her extraordinary typing skills.
At a puzzle magazine, for example. :)
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Have we reached the lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer?
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I am watching THE IMMORTALS but it is very difficult because the dialog is so LOW in the mix, if I turn up my system to hear what they are saying....when an action sequence begins it is just TOO DAMNED LOUD....waking the dog and shaking the walls....I have tried all of the settings on my surround system, and it is the same on all of them....
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We must have suddenly reached the dog days of summer certainly. I mean where in tarnation IS everyone? Ben? Jane? elmore? Cilla? TCB? Kate? KevinH?
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I haven't jogged because I had to do the Facebook event page for the Kritzerland show - I hate Facebook in that regard because to invite people one has to check each and every name in your friends list, which, in my case, is close to 3,000 names. I don't obviously check all three thousand names (about three hundred), but the list is now not alphabetical in any way so one has to go through it all - it takes a bloody hour.
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You used to be able to make a sub-list, like a Kritzerland show list and then check "select all" - not any more.
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Just another Book Face "Improvement."
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I'm watching the first season of MAJOR CRIMES, since I missed the first two episodes last year while I was in Dublin. I watched the first two and decided to continue until I got bored. I'm now on Disc2.
I'm taking a break and pondering lunch, and I see that it's almost dinner time. Forget about lunch!
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I think a nap would be nice, too. I'm sure that's what our DR MBarnum is doing.
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Hey, DR George!
I keep meaning to tell you that they are bringing back "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
New episodes start next week on July 16th on the CW.
No Drew Carey, but the rest of the brilliant guys will be back.
I love them!! Thanks for letting me know, Iris! I just set my DVR to record the series. :D
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I'm also craving something sweet, like an apple fritter or turnover.
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What the Upper West Side needs is a really good bakery in the area.
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I was also pondering a trip to Staples, but I realized I had several good storage boxes at Toyland that I can cart home. I think I'm going to prepare a shipment ofscores and personal items to the Miami University Library. I didn't send anything last year.
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I think we are almost to Page 4.
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But not yet.
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Will this do it?
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Nope.
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Well, God knows I tried!
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I am all frenzied out! There is no way in hell I'll get to post 89!
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From Bruce:
I hope Cillaliz is staying away from Facebook, where exactly what you'd imagine happening is happening. People I know are actually unfriending people if they haven't posted outrage on their timeline. What is wrong with people?
;D
I'm not saying anything. Maybe I should to reduce my number of friends ;)
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Bruce I enjoyed the lyrics you wrote for the entertainer.
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Okay, what the heck happened?? I posted my last post right after Elmore posted a post, but my post shows a time stamp BEFORE his previous post! ??? How can that be?
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/WHFwonkytimestamp_zps43306bcd.jpg)
I've never seen anything like that happen.
Just had to share.
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Wow - my teeth look really dark in that photo!
No but there is something growing out of your head ;)
I think this is a very nice photo.
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One of the best things about doing the movie yesterday was watching the DP work. He is from New York City and has quite a few credits, although I can't say I've seen any of the stuff he shot. The camera had a harness and he mostly worked with it on his shoulder or chest. The production assistants would change the lenses or get him new batteries or cards - which I assume meant they were shooting digitally. For one shot, he was sitting in the church pew in front of me, so I could watch through the viewfinder. The director had a little portable tablet that she could attach to the camera and watch the scene being shot....it was most interesting.
His name is Eric Branco. There was also a very nice production assistant named Jonathon who helped him a lot and talked to us explaining what was happening. There was also another LOUD MOUTHED assistant who barked orders at us all day.....
My camera battery of course was low....so I only got one picture of the camera equipment and one of the Jonathon and Michael the Executive Producer, but I will post those when I download them.
Here's a photo of my friend Katherine who was also there with her husband & children to take part in the shoot.
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1014405_10151494794097694_1976153083_n.jpg)
That's a great picture, Jrand!
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I've never unfriended someone because of their posts. I just go on to the next post, if it's something that I don't care for. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. For the most part, none of my friends have strong opinions that are very different than mine. ;)
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Well, since we're so close...
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PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
The Forbidden Dance is Lambada!
(http://www.cannonfilms.com/forbidden.gif)
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I appreciated your comments on the Zimmerman case last night, DR cillaliz. Whether he was acquitted or found guilty, I had no expectations, but I do believe that if he had followed the orders he was given and not have followed Martin, nothing would have happened.
Larry I respect your opinion. I was going to reply, but thought better of it. Although it was an objective response, this probably isn't the place to have the discussion.
Well, you know me. I never keep my mouth shut! Your comments last night gave me a new perspective on the case, and I appreciated it.
Now, on another outraged tangent, I gather Liz Callaway, or someone on her behalf, has purchased her recordings from the jerks at the Label that shall not be named and they are now available for download. She and Alex are certainly getting pattedon their backs for their great work on them, but I'm very riled that neither BK nor I haven't been mentioned for whatever we brought to the table.
Thanks. I try to be objective and explain as a lawyer, but I don't want to start a big to do here like I see going on over at FB. I guess what I will say is that Zimmerman probably shouldn't have followed him, but that isn't relevant to the self defense claim. What is relevant is whether George was reasonably in fear of serious bodily damage or death at the time he shot. So even if it wouldn't have happened if Zimmerman had stayed in his truck, that isn't the question. The eye witness saw Trevon on top of George and George yelling for help shortly before the shot. That's the relevant time frame. That may not seen fair, but it's what matters for criminal court.
Thank you for the explanation- Cilla, at least the verdict makes some kind of sense to me now that you explained the limited scope that the jurors had to use to make the decision ,
I still feel that Zimmerman initiated the confrontation by following the teen, and Tryvon was defending himself from the stalker and in fact he was using the "stand your ground" rule but that's neither here nor there
My confusion with this ruling is that I feel it sets a precedent so that if I am being mugged and I fight back against my attacker and I am "winning" the fight , the mugger is then justified in killing me in self defense --- or am I completely misreading the situation?
And this was never about race to me - this was about having my kid or any kid being able to safely walk the streets without being attackhed by a vigilante
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I wish that Mr. Champion (or Mr. Kimmel) had been available to direct the production of A FLEA IN HER EAR I saw a couple of years ago. It was indeed one of the longest three hours I have spent in a long time. But in this case, I don't think it was the direction as much as the cast. This was I believe the closing weekend, and by that time certain actors had started to think that they were the reason for the shows success. Unfortunately, they were wrong.
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A lot of great video clips posted yesterday.
It's entirely too easy to get "lost" in YouTube. One thing leads to another, leads to another...
I agree. You Tube is more addicting than heroin (or heroine). Last night I was following George and Mike's posts to You Tube, and next think I knew, my laptop battery was almost dead. But so much fun!
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After the heat of my home in London it's good to be in an air-conditioned Hilton hotel room. Free unlimited wi fi as well.
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Good morning, all! I have been having a difficult time getting onto HHW after reading this morning's notes, but here I am.
DR JohnG, belated 80th birthday greetings to your ma. I wish that my family had thrown a big bash for my dad when he turned 80; we only had five more years with him after that.
I wish my sister and I had not been so self-absorbed, and had give our mother a big 75th Birthday party. She would have claimed it was embarrassing and too much trouble, but it would have been a wonderful day for her and a beautiful memory for us.
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I see that it was Cheyenne Jackson Birthday last Friday.
This is for people who are interested in Cheyenne more than his Birthday.
(http://images.bwwstatic.com/upload10/404043/tn-500_cheyennejacksonasmandrew.jpeg)
Why Mike, what do you mean?
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Good morning, all! I have been having a difficult time getting onto HHW after reading this morning's notes, but here I am.
DR JohnG, belated 80th birthday greetings to your ma. I wish that my family had thrown a big bash for my dad when he turned 80; we only had five more years with him after that.
I wish my sister and I had not been so self-absorbed, and had give our mother a big 75th Birthday party. She would have claimed it was embarrassing and too much trouble, but it would have been a wonderful day for her and a beautiful memory for us.
Next month is my dad's 75th birthday. He's very muchly looking forward to it. We have to do something for him...and gladly. :D
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And next year is my parents' 50th wedding anniversary (in June)...AND my sister's 50th birthday (in September). ::)
;)
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Apropos of the today's notes, yesterday at the film shoot, my friend Larry - with whom I appeared in THE CRUCIBLE at DePauw last fall - told me that he has talked to the current Director of Theatre about directing a production of NOISES OFF in the fall of 2014, and has offered me the part of Selsdon if said production is approved.
Jrand, congrats on the offer and good luck on the approval!
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Gratuitous Post #100! ;D
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I made it to Louisville for Mom and Dad's 58th anniversary earlier this year. We celebrated both of their birthdays while I was there.
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Took a Benedryl last night and slept long past church this morning.
I'm sure it felt good.
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I loved the song and the video clip in today's notes, BK!
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I am watching an old noir with one of Mikey's favorites in it: Richard Conte. It's a gangster flick of sorts called "The Brothers Rico." Really good. And, yes, Mr. Conte has a scene without a shirt in which he flexes his muscles.
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I've been out and about. Or, as a Canadian would say, oot and aboot. But we don't even have a Canadian here, so never mind.
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It is too hot to do anything, so I'm cooking a dish for a dinner tonight. Stupid me. It's only added heat to the place. But it smells great. Eggplant stuffed with pork, mushrooms, pine nuts sauteed with the eggplant, onion and garlic.
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I've been out and about. Or, as a Canadian would say, oot and aboot. But we don't even have a Canadian here, so never mind.
I've always felt that "oot and aboot" is more Scottish and "oat and a boat" is more Canadian. :)
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I've been out and about. Or, as a Canadian would say, oot and aboot. But we don't even have a Canadian here, so never mind.
I've always felt that "oot and aboot" is more Scottish and "oat and a boat" is more Canadian. :)
That does sound a bit more accurate, DR George.
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Well, we're about (or aboot or aboat) to have four straight days of over-90 degree heat -- five, if you believe the latest forecast on weather.com which I think is erroneous since it just now changed to that -- but hey, who's counting? So fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a hot, humid ride.
I guess it's nearly that today, but I haven't even gone out yet. I'll find out when I go to the store in a bit.
Of course, DRs Laura, Kerry, and John G. are laughing at this silly post right about now..... :)
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I am watching an old noir with one of Mikey's favorites in it: Richard Conte. It's a gangster flick of sorts called "The Brothers Rico." Really good. And, yes, Mr. Conte has a scene without a shirt in which he flexes his muscles.
DR MBarnum would hyperventilate and fall down!
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You are looking fantastic, Jack!
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The Doughnut Plant stands open and ready for the HHW hoards to descend...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/donuts1_zps3b118e4b.jpg)
Snoop Puppy, is this your pantry?
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I must have missed them.
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Well, I must be off. I have a couple of errands to run and I also need to forage for food.
Have a good rest of the day, all!
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But before I go, I just wanted to change back to my adult avatar...just because. :D
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Be back later!
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Hello, everyone.
Blessedly cool here.
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I must have missed them.
They were comments to other friends posts. I'm not going to post unless someone else starts the conversation. I'm about done with that too
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Sunday evening greetings! We had a smooth trip to Lima and back, my last until August 11. Richard will be there next week on his way to Wisconsin, but I will probably go to church with Rob and Mary Linda instead. Had a nap as soon as we got home and have spent the last couple of hours weighing
2 3 different apartment options for our November stay in NYC.
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Bruce, I'm really enjoying your audio clips. First Ricky Nelson and now Johnny Cash! I think POOR LITTLE FOOL and RED, RED ROBIN are my favorites, but I liked your I DON'T LIKE IT very much, too. I'm hearing voices in you that I never heard before.
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Cilla, I'm glad to hear your take on the trial. I didn't follow it, but I did indeed get a different impression. Nice to hear your take.
BTW, belated birthday wishes. Sorry I missed your day.
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Allergy-be-gone vibes to DR John G!
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Glad to hear that DR Doug is still able to post. And in AC no less! Hope you enjoy your break in the country.
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I am also a fan of Richard Conte.
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Maybe what people need to understand is that a criminal trial is not a search for the truth. Not even close. It is not about the victim, even though victims have rights. It is to decide if the state or federal government can take a person's liberty or money, in terms of a fine. To do that they have to prove beyond a reasonable a criminal offense as defined by statute was committed and that the person accused didn't have a legal justification for committing the offense. That's it. It's not a way to exact moral justice or social justice.
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DR Chas, I believe we have two Canadians here, although one (DR Mike) is transplanted. DR Jennifer is the other. Whether either says "oot and aboot" (or some variation thereof) I cannot say. Mike and Jennifer, you are both Quebecois, non?
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DR Elmore, I love THE GRAND. I'm not suggesting it's a work of art, but I find it very entertaining. I'll be interested in your view.
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Cilla, I'm glad to hear your take on the trial. I didn't follow it, but I did indeed get a different impression. Nice to hear your take.
BTW, belated birthday wishes. Sorry I missed your day.
Thanks Jeanne. I watched a lot of the trial on CNN or HLN. I didn't like the commentary, but they do show gavel to gavel coverage, so I saw a lot of it. Unfortunately, what the public sees is often a function of which side or special interest gets their message to the media first and which story brings better ratings
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I appreciated your comments on the Zimmerman case last night, DR cillaliz. Whether he was acquitted or found guilty, I had no expectations, but I do believe that if he had followed the orders he was given and not have followed Martin, nothing would have happened.
Larry I respect your opinion. I was going to reply, but thought better of it. Although it was an objective response, this probably isn't the place to have the discussion.
I appreciated the legal perspective & it explained, to me, why he wasn't convicted of manslaughter. It also separates the emotional side of this story, especially the fact DR elmore mentioned that this sad story would have been avoided if orders had been followed.
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It seems J.K. Rowling has been busy lately:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/13/harry-potter-author-revealed-to-be-acclaimed-new-crime-novelist/
It seems J.K. Rowling has been busy lately:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/13/harry-potter-author-revealed-to-be-acclaimed-new-crime-novelist/
I read this earlier. I guess since she doesn't need the money she probably didn't want the pressure associated with her having a book coming out.
It's crazy because so many other authors would probably give anything to be able to have a book hyped up and here J.K writes under another name and doesn't want anybody to know about it. Interestingly it got good reviews.
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Apropos of the today's notes, yesterday at the film shoot, my friend Larry - with whom I appeared in THE CRUCIBLE at DePauw last fall - told me that he has talked to the current Director of Theatre about directing a production of NOISES OFF in the fall of 2014, and has offered me the part of Selsdon if said production is approved.
Nice!
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Allergy-be-gone vibes to DR John G!
Thank you. It's happening slowly, but it seems to be happening.
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It seems J.K. Rowling has been busy lately:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/13/harry-potter-author-revealed-to-be-acclaimed-new-crime-novelist/
It seems J.K. Rowling has been busy lately:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/13/harry-potter-author-revealed-to-be-acclaimed-new-crime-novelist/
I read this earlier. I guess since she doesn't need the money she probably didn't want the pressure associated with her having a book coming out.
It's crazy because so many other authors would probably give anything to be able to have a book hyped up and here J.K writes under another name and doesn't want anybody to know about it. Interestingly it got good reviews.
Well, "Casual Vacancy," admittedly not my favorite book, was scrutinized more thoroughly than reports of a cure for cancer probably turned her off of wanting to write anything under her name again.
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Now, on another outraged tangent, I gather Liz Callaway, or someone on her behalf, has purchased her recordings from the jerks at the Label that shall not be named and they are now available for download. She and Alex are certainly getting pattedon their backs for their great work on them, but I'm very riled that neither BK nor I haven't been mentioned for whatever we brought to the table.
You should be riled!
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OMG is it hot and humid here today!
Although i'm sure it's nothing compared to what DR Laura feels in the summer.
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DR Chas, I believe we have two Canadians here, although one (DR Mike) is transplanted. DR Jennifer is the other. Whether either says "oot and aboot" (or some variation thereof) I cannot say. Mike and Jennifer, you are both Quebecois, non?
Oh my, how could I forget DR Jennifer?? And I didn't know DR Mike is a transplant! :o Shame on me.
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DR Chas, I believe we have two Canadians here, although one (DR Mike) is transplanted. DR Jennifer is the other. Whether either says "oot and aboot" (or some variation thereof) I cannot say. Mike and Jennifer, you are both Quebecois, non?
I don't say oot and aboot or the one DR George said. I say out and about the regular way :)
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That was super sad news about Cory (who plays Finn) on Glee. :(
I'm not sure if this is true. But I read in a few places that he and Lea Michele were supposed to get married in 2 weeks. :(
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Good afternoon. Wae-Ling was very happy to see that her photo was the bulletin cover for this week.
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They say we had a bit of rain while we were in church this morning. I missed it. The ground was still very dry.
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Thank you for your explanation, DR Cillaliz. I had read that the prosecution was doing a very bad job.
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Facebook is horrifying today. I'm staying away and I recommend everyone just post here instead. Whatever one feels or doesn't feel, no one of us was in that courtroom, saw the evidence, heard the testimony or know what the courts excluded from being presented. What we know was presented to us by the media. And I think you know what I think about the media. That's all I'm saying about THAT.
I'm skipping most of it. I did comment on a report that Obama is about to file federal charges against Zimmerman. I think this will be reported false. I read that is an exaggeration of the NAACP statement that they hope to pursue “civil rights charges” with the Justice Dept.
There is so much false reporting on FB. I have a good laugh over some of the one Snopes proves false.
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J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is revealed to be the author of crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling, recently published as the work of first-time author "Robert Galbraith."
I suspect the publisher leaked the news to increase sales.
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We must have suddenly reached the dog days of summer certainly. I mean where in tarnation IS everyone? Ben? Jane? elmore? Cilla? TCB? Kate? KevinH?
We talked to Keith's brother this morning and to Craig this afternoon. In-between too a drive & went to the beautiful nursery. I think I have now made up for lost time :)
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I haven't jogged because I had to do the Facebook event page for the Kritzerland show - I hate Facebook in that regard because to invite people one has to check each and every name in your friends list, which, in my case, is close to 3,000 names. I don't obviously check all three thousand names (about three hundred), but the list is now not alphabetical in any way so one has to go through it all - it takes a bloody hour.
I cannot fathom why they stopped the alphabetical friends list-sooooo annoying.
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Fred, I too dislike the "You know, it's not just about you" business. You touch on several issues, but on the subject of catch-phrases I'll say this: I feel that American culture has been dumbed down considerably over the past couple decades. Some other cultures may have experienced this as well--I suspect so. This reminds me of learning a foreign language. We are given everyday phrases to learn. Hola! Como esta? Bien, gracias. (There's probably an upside-down question mark available somewhere.) Useful for learning a new language, but I feel that much conversation gets reduced to these catch-phrases. And when someone is angry what comes out? A catch-phrase (or foul language). When we're feeling rattled we're often inarticulate. It is used as ammunition.
I feel that your words on self-interest are more than fair; we are all, of course, motivated by self-interest. When I hear the phrase it isn't really about the words--it's just another form of rebuttal.
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I'm watching the first season of MAJOR CRIMES, since I missed the first two episodes last year while I was in Dublin. I watched the first two and decided to continue until I got bored. I'm now on Disc2.
We have been enjoying the show very much. There is now a new character we aren't too keen on.
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I've only seen a brief statement or two about the Zimmerman thing on my Facebook.
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DR Sandra and Wae-Ling are watching the second Star Wars movie. the REAL second one. Wae-Ling has never seen it. I think it would be much better on something bigger than our small computer screen.
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J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is revealed to be the author of crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling, recently published as the work of first-time author "Robert Galbraith."
I suspect the publisher leaked the news to increase sales.
Yes, before even though it got good reviews it had very few. Now it is #1 on amazon.com.
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I'm watching the first season of MAJOR CRIMES, since I missed the first two episodes last year while I was in Dublin. I watched the first two and decided to continue until I got bored. I'm now on Disc2.
We have been enjoying the show very much. There is now a new character we aren't too keen on.
I want to see this show so badly. I think so far they are only showing it on the superchannel that I don't get. I am hoping that they decide to show it on the same channel that the Closer was on but so far nothing. :(
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I've never unfriended someone because of their posts. I just go on to the next post, if it's something that I don't care for. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. For the most part, none of my friends have strong opinions that are very different than mine. ;)
I often find it funny to have one extreme to another within minutes of each other.
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I'm watching the first season of MAJOR CRIMES, since I missed the first two episodes last year while I was in Dublin. I watched the first two and decided to continue until I got bored. I'm now on Disc2.
We have been enjoying the show very much. There is now a new character we aren't too keen on.
Methinks that's by design.
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After the heat of my home in London it's good to be in an air-conditioned Hilton hotel room. Free unlimited wi fi as well.
Enjoy.
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I am hungry for KFC grilled chicken and cole slaw. I may just have to go get some.
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Good morning, all! I have been having a difficult time getting onto HHW after reading this morning's notes, but here I am.
DR JohnG, belated 80th birthday greetings to your ma. I wish that my family had thrown a big bash for my dad when he turned 80; we only had five more years with him after that.
I wish my sister and I had not been so self-absorbed, and had give our mother a big 75th Birthday party. She would have claimed it was embarrassing and too much trouble, but it would have been a wonderful day for her and a beautiful memory for us.
Sadly we can't go back but I'm sure you were loving in other ways.
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And next year is my parents' 50th wedding anniversary (in June)...AND my sister's 50th birthday (in September). ::)
;)
LOL
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But before I go, I just wanted to change back to my adult avatar...just because. :D
You look very handsome. I've been meaning to change back as well.
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J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is revealed to be the author of crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling, recently published as the work of first-time author "Robert Galbraith."
I suspect the publisher leaked the news to increase sales.
Yes, before even though it got good reviews it had very few. Now it is #1 on amazon.com.
Unknown authors don't generate many sales. I can understand that Ms Rowling didn't want it "confused" with another Harry Potter and chose this route instead. I read in an interview with her that her agent was in on it and they really tried to keep the news of the real author from coming out.
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I must have missed them.
They were comments to other friends posts. I'm not going to post unless someone else starts the conversation. I'm about done with that too
I understand that.
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Always enjoy Jrand's photos.
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George, you sure grew up fast!
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If breakfast + lunch = brunch, then what is lunch + dinner? Linner? Lunner?
Whatever it is, I'm hungry for it.
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OMG is it hot and humid here today!
Although i'm sure it's nothing compared to what DR Laura feels in the summer.
Dry heat is different that humid heat.
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TTFN.
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Good afternoon. Wae-Ling was very happy to see that her photo was the bulletin cover for this week.
Did I miss the photo & bulletin news?
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J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is revealed to be the author of crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling, recently published as the work of first-time author "Robert Galbraith."
I suspect the publisher leaked the news to increase sales.
Yes, before even though it got good reviews it had very few. Now it is #1 on amazon.com.
Funny.
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I'm watching the first season of MAJOR CRIMES, since I missed the first two episodes last year while I was in Dublin. I watched the first two and decided to continue until I got bored. I'm now on Disc2.
We have been enjoying the show very much. There is now a new character we aren't too keen on.
I want to see this show so badly. I think so far they are only showing it on the superchannel that I don't get. I am hoping that they decide to show it on the same channel that the Closer was on but so far nothing. :(
I'm surprised it didn't continue in place of THE CLOSER.
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I'm watching the first season of MAJOR CRIMES, since I missed the first two episodes last year while I was in Dublin. I watched the first two and decided to continue until I got bored. I'm now on Disc2.
We have been enjoying the show very much. There is now a new character we aren't too keen on.
Methinks that's by design.
If they want an annoying character she didn't have to be so stupid-lol
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Or the actress could be better. I think she is supposed to be getting more laughs.
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OMG is it hot and humid here today!
Although i'm sure it's nothing compared to what DR Laura feels in the summer.
Dry heat is different that humid heat.
My oven has dry heat, but I wouldn't want to live in it ;)
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Did I mention that I got carpet tiles and installed them on my basement hallway last night?
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I also built one of those 9 cubby hole shelves and put it in room with the sliding glass door to cover up a place I had to cut the dry wall off when I had water down there a couple years ago. Looks much better
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I also ran a cable line into that room so I could listen for the verdict last night. It was really enjoyable.
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LOL DR JANE....I never noticed that....but yes it does look like it....or I am wearing a very strange hat.
Thanks DR GEORGE and DR TCB and DR JEANNE....I have lost ten pounds, but that is nothing in the vast scheme of things....or my plan....
I am currently watching Bobby and Cissy dance to The Warsaw Concerto. :D
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Today I played with a part of our All America Concert Band for the dedication of a veteran's memorial at a place called Trinity Heights. It was hot but could have been worse.
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That's why I didn't post
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Very nice DR CILLA LIZ! Live music at such events is always so great!!!
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OMG is it hot and humid here today!
Although i'm sure it's nothing compared to what DR Laura feels in the summer.
Dry heat is different that humid heat.
My oven has dry heat, but I wouldn't want to live in it ;)
LOL :D
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Did I mention that I got carpet tiles and installed them on my basement hallway last night?
Not that I saw.
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It was a nice event. I wasn't feeling too well and didn't stay for the whole thing (when we were done we packed up so a choir could sing from where we were later in the dedication)
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I also built one of those 9 cubby hole shelves and put it in room with the sliding glass door to cover up a place I had to cut the dry wall off when I had water down there a couple years ago. Looks much better
You have been busy.
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I also ran a cable line into that room so I could listen for the verdict last night. It was really enjoyable.
I would not know how to do that.
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Did I mention that I got carpet tiles and installed them on my basement hallway last night?
Not that I saw.
I didn't think I did. It's commercial indoor outdoor type carpet, but it looks a ton better than what I had before and was pretty easy to install. It only took me a couple hours to do it
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I also ran a cable line into that room so I could listen for the verdict last night. It was really enjoyable.
I would not know how to do that.
You get a splitter and hook a cable into it that stretches as far as you want it to
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OMG is it hot and humid here today!
Although i'm sure it's nothing compared to what DR Laura feels in the summer.
Dry heat is different that humid heat.
My oven has dry heat, but I wouldn't want to live in it ;)
I have a friend who lives in Tucson, 90 miles from Phoenix. He's always saying how much cooler it is in Tucson than Phoenix but when it's 110 in Tucson, I don't give a fig. An oven is an oven.
This cartoon ran in the New Yorker recently. I think of my friend when he says "it's a dry heat"
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/DryWet_zpsf6e017bf.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/DryWet_zpsf6e017bf.jpg.html)
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Ok, time to go get some chicken and cole slaw. Tomorrow I start back on my diet.
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Did I mention that I got carpet tiles and installed them on my basement hallway last night?
Not that I saw.
I didn't think I did. It's commercial indoor outdoor type carpet, but it looks a ton better than what I had before and was pretty easy to install. It only took me a couple hours to do it
The kind suitable for a basement. Will there be a photo?
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LOL Ben, love the cartoon.
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This morning there were no copies of The Cuckoo's Calling on the ABE. Now there are several of the US version (not the true first - the UK is) that are $100, even though you can probably still get a first new from amazon at regular price) and there is one copy of the UK first now at $2,500!!! Sickening these dealers. It will blow over very quickly, I think. This morning on eBay there was one copy of the UK with a bid of forty-three bucks - that has now shot up to five hundred with two days left in the bidding.
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I also ran a cable line into that room so I could listen for the verdict last night. It was really enjoyable.
I would not know how to do that.
You get a splitter and hook a cable into it that stretches as far as you want it to
You lost me at splitter.
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Did I mention that I got carpet tiles and installed them on my basement hallway last night?
Not that I saw.
I didn't think I did. It's commercial indoor outdoor type carpet, but it looks a ton better than what I had before and was pretty easy to install. It only took me a couple hours to do it
The kind suitable for a basement. Will there be a photo?
Yes, perfect for a basement hallway - it's also treated so it won't mold or mildew. Very good for basement. I'll take a photo later, but it's pretty basic. You can see the seams even when you put them right next to each other, but it doesn't look too bad
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Ok, time to go get some chicken and cole slaw. Tomorrow I start back on my diet.
Tomorrow I must start mine.
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This morning there were no copies of The Cuckoo's Calling on the ABE. Now there are several of the US version (not the true first - the UK is) that are $100, even though you can probably still get a first new from amazon at regular price) and there is one copy of the UK first now at $2,500!!! Sickening these dealers. It will blow over very quickly, I think. This morning on eBay there was one copy of the UK with a bid of forty-three bucks - that has now shot up to five hundred with two days left in the bidding.
Interesting.
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One hot humid, typical Michigan summer we went to Arizona. Maybe the Grand Canyon & Monument Valley are cooler than Phoenix or Tuscan. All I know is that was when I began talking about retiring in Arizona. Michigan summers were nothing compared to Pennsylvania & New Jersey.
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LOL Ben, love the cartoon.
Classic New Yorker.
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This morning there were no copies of The Cuckoo's Calling on the ABE. Now there are several of the US version (not the true first - the UK is) that are $100, even though you can probably still get a first new from amazon at regular price) and there is one copy of the UK first now at $2,500!!! Sickening these dealers. It will blow over very quickly, I think. This morning on eBay there was one copy of the UK with a bid of forty-three bucks - that has now shot up to five hundred with two days left in the bidding.
When I placed my reservation at the library this morning, I was 34th. When I checked later today, another 45 reservations had been placed. And I think at this point, there were only 4 copies in the system. I think that will change quickly.
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Yes, a book people wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole or a five foot Czech despite rave reviews is suddenly going to end up a number one bestseller - it is to laugh.
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I'll jog around six-thirty, I think. I did go to Mystery and Imagination Books, saw a couple of people I knew, paid my respects to George Clayton Johnson and high-tailed it to Jerry's Deli for chicken tenders.
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I could have used this method of shampooing my hair when I was in the hospital. What they had was horrible.
http://www.uproxx.com/webculture/2013/07/video-a-female-astronaut-teaches-us-how-to-wash-our-hair-in-outer-space/
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I just watched this half hour advertisement called; THE LONE RANGER - UNMASKED. no wonder the film was so expensive. They built a six mile railroad in the middle of the desert and brought in two complete trains. How crazy is that?
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This morning there were no copies of The Cuckoo's Calling on the ABE. Now there are several of the US version (not the true first - the UK is) that are $100, even though you can probably still get a first new from amazon at regular price) and there is one copy of the UK first now at $2,500!!! Sickening these dealers. It will blow over very quickly, I think. This morning on eBay there was one copy of the UK with a bid of forty-three bucks - that has now shot up to five hundred with two days left in the bidding.
When I placed my reservation at the library this morning, I was 34th. When I checked later today, another 45 reservations had been placed. And I think at this point, there were only 4 copies in the system. I think that will change quickly.
My eBook library doesn't have this. My regular library has 39 holds for one copy. I never thought to check the numbers this morning.
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I just watched this half hour advertisement callED; THE LONE RANGER - UNMASKED. no wonder the film was so expensive. They built a six mile railroad in the middle of the desert and brought in two complete trains. How crazy is that?
It's crazy when the money should have been spent on - you know - a good story and script.
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LOL that would have helped, and maybe the could have used less makeup.
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I ate two hamberger patties. I think I may explode.
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Happy (belated) birthday to John's mom!!!!
My mom was 85 a few weeks ago.
How did she ever survive with you as her son?? She probably turned gray the day you were born! ;)
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Keith's brother sent us this photo. I think he said it is from the original LONE RANGER.
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I wonder what Depp was paid.
And here he is with the bird on his head next to the expensive train track.
(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjI3Mjk5MTUxOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTMyNzY3OQ@@._V1_SX214_.jpg)
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I went away for what I thought was a little while, and so much good conversation to read.
Took a while to catch up.
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Hello!
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Page 8!
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Jeanne, thanks for those thoughts. I appreciate it!
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I was surprised to see that the temperature was still in the 80's this afternoon. It felt like it was much hotter to me when I was out. I couldn't wait to get back to my a/c.
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I ate two hamberger patties. I think I may explode.
Is he related to peppermint Patty from Peanuts?
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Mike, thanks for that Partridge link.
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I met my friend/former co-worker Dan for lunch at The Olive Garden. Afterwards he showed me (from the outside) the 1st floor condominium he just bought.
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While there, i found this SUGAR SUGAR YouTube. Does the lead guy look a lot like BK in his TV days?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSP0e5rXUl8&NR=1
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While there, i found this SUGAR SUGAR YouTube. Does the lead guy look a lot like BK in his TV days?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSP0e5rXUl8&NR=1
Meaning while at the Partridge link, not at Dan's condo
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I gotta tell you.
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But I won't.
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Apparently Hotel Paradiso is only on DVD as part of some humungous United Artists box set - cheapest copy of that is $350. I think not. Not on You Tube either. How annoying. It is on TCM on August 3, so perhaps I'll tape that.
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Sorry, DR John G. - missed your earlier post about J.K. Rowling. Didn't mean to post duplicate news!
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We watched Double Indemnity tonight. Neither of us had ever seen it!
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We watched Double Indemnity tonight. Neither of us had ever seen it!
Why?
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This morning there were no copies of The Cuckoo's Calling on the ABE. Now there are several of the US version (not the true first - the UK is) that are $100, even though you can probably still get a first new from amazon at regular price) and there is one copy of the UK first now at $2,500!!! Sickening these dealers. It will blow over very quickly, I think. This morning on eBay there was one copy of the UK with a bid of forty-three bucks - that has now shot up to five hundred with two days left in the bidding.
I can pick one up at our local Barnes and Nobel for 19.00. I think I may read it on nook for 11.00 and some change
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DR Chas, I believe we have two Canadians here, although one (DR Mike) is transplanted. DR Jennifer is the other. Whether either says "oot and aboot" (or some variation thereof) I cannot say. Mike and Jennifer, you are both Quebecois, non?
I don't say oot and aboot or the one DR George said. I say out and about the regular way :)
sortir à ?
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Starting to watch an opera of Joan of Arc staged and filmed by Werner Herzog. I've seen the size of the diva playing Joan. I believe she could lead army's into battle. No question.
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Maybe what people need to understand is that a criminal trial is not a search for the truth. Not even close. It is not about the victim, even though victims have rights. It is to decide if the state or federal government can take a person's liberty or money, in terms of a fine. To do that they have to prove beyond a reasonable a criminal offense as defined by statute was committed and that the person accused didn't have a legal justification for committing the offense. That's it. It's not a way to exact moral justice or social justice.
Thanks Cilla
Ihave no background in criminal law so I appreciate your take on the proceedings
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Good afternoon. Wae-Ling was very happy to see that her photo was the bulletin cover for this week.
nice!
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This morning there were no copies of The Cuckoo's Calling on the ABE. Now there are several of the US version (not the true first - the UK is) that are $100, even though you can probably still get a first new from amazon at regular price) and there is one copy of the UK first now at $2,500!!! Sickening these dealers. It will blow over very quickly, I think. This morning on eBay there was one copy of the UK with a bid of forty-three bucks - that has now shot up to five hundred with two days left in the bidding.
I can pick one up at our local Barnes and Nobel for 19.00. I think I may read it on nook for 11.00 and some change
Let me know if you like it, or can lend it ;)
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This morning there were no copies of The Cuckoo's Calling on the ABE. Now there are several of the US version (not the true first - the UK is) that are $100, even though you can probably still get a first new from amazon at regular price) and there is one copy of the UK first now at $2,500!!! Sickening these dealers. It will blow over very quickly, I think. This morning on eBay there was one copy of the UK with a bid of forty-three bucks - that has now shot up to five hundred with two days left in the bidding.
I can pick one up at our local Barnes and Nobel for 19.00. I think I may read it on nook for 11.00 and some change
Let me know if you like it, or can lend it ;)
I haven't downloaded it yet and am in the middle of another book, so it may be awhile
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Back from a three-mile jog.
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I have plenty to read and can wait. :)
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Maybe what people need to understand is that a criminal trial is not a search for the truth. Not even close. It is not about the victim, even though victims have rights. It is to decide if the state or federal government can take a person's liberty or money, in terms of a fine. To do that they have to prove beyond a reasonable a criminal offense as defined by statute was committed and that the person accused didn't have a legal justification for committing the offense. That's it. It's not a way to exact moral justice or social justice.
Thanks Cilla
Ihave no background in criminal law so I appreciate your take on the proceedings
No problem.
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Back from a three-mile jog.
Back from a stroll around our house. I think you burned off more calories than I did.
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'night
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Ok, time to go get some chicken and cole slaw. Tomorrow I start back on my diet.
Tomorrow I must start mine.
You must be kidding! From your avatar I would guess your weight at about 35 lbs
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So today I popped over to church and got things started for coffeehour - and then robed and served as communion assistant,
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then I sorted donations for our homeless wash up kits
It looks like we are going to be able to make up 200 -
I am getting quite excited about this project
Our youth director offered to donate 200 bottles of water to hand out with the kits
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Then after church I took "my" elderly parishioner to Panera for lunch
I got the shrimp noodle cabbage ginger salad thingy (which was really good)
and she had a big bowl of the lemon orzo chicken soup which she really seemed to enjoy
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Then I brought her home and went home to Be Productive
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Then I took my folks out to dinner at the Texas Roadhouse in a continuation of my Mom's birthday celebration
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and now I am home doing laundry and watching The Newsroom
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and that was my day
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Very productive day DR VIXMOM
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Loved the cartoon DR BEN!
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Particularly loved the Sugar Sugar clip from DR KEVIN....most entertaining....danced to that tune at many a party or event....
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Very productive day DR VIXMOM
well mostly it was eating - so I achieved making my clothes tighter
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Except now I want to go listen to all my Neil Diamond CD's.
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and that was my day
You exhausted me. And this is your day off?
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Except now I want to go listen to all my Neil Diamond CD's.
Been doing that a lot lately, too.
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Then after church I took "my" elderly parishioner to Panera for lunch
I got the shrimp noodle cabbage ginger salad thingy (which was really good)
and she had a big bowl of the lemon orzo chicken soup which she really seemed to enjoy
Hey, Vixmom. I'm feeling rather elderly these days. Will you take me out to lunch? ;D
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Bruce, I really wish I could attend Sandy's recording session, but clearly cannot. Can you arrange for someone, maybe your assistant, to take stills or some video? Perhaps you've already arranged something.
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That was super sad news about Cory (who plays Finn) on Glee. :(
I'm not sure if this is true. But I read in a few places that he and Lea Michele were supposed to get married in 2 weeks. :(
I hadn't heard anything about them getting married. I'd read that the actors playing Ryder and Marley (http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/blake-jenner-melissa-benoist-engaged-glee-costars-set-to-tie-the-knot-2013117) were, but not them.
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Or Andy Kim....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ym3RlvVR9M
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and that was my day
You exhausted me. And this is your day off?
yes this was a leisurely fun day
Unlike our Cilla, who actually achieves things with measurable results - carpeted hallways, assembled book shelves, wall paper removed and walls scrubbed and painted
I, on the other hand..... am fatter than I was when I woke this morning
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Then after church I took "my" elderly parishioner to Panera for lunch
I got the shrimp noodle cabbage ginger salad thingy (which was really good)
and she had a big bowl of the lemon orzo chicken soup which she really seemed to enjoy
Hey, Vixmom. I'm feeling rather elderly these days. Will you take me out to lunch? ;D
absolutely - meet me in coffee hour after the 9 AM service
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Oh, today wasn't productive. I don't usually do that two days in a row
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Particularly loved the Sugar Sugar clip from DR KEVIN....most entertaining....danced to that tune at many a party or event....
I remember really liking that song back in the day, but I don't know if I'd ever seen the actual singer before.
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Not much on TV that I wanted to see today....so it was a nice nap day.
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Oh, today wasn't productive. I don't usually do that two days in a row
Yes but you do more in one day then I do all year
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Particularly loved the Sugar Sugar clip from DR KEVIN....most entertaining....danced to that tune at many a party or event....
I remember really liking that song back in the day, but I don't know if I'd ever seen the actual singer before.
Ron Dante wrote a lot of hit bubble gum tunes back in the day and sang on many including as one of the Detergents in Leader of the Laundromat!
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George, you sure grew up fast!
It's the Miracle of Modern Technology!
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Time for to go to bed.
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Time for to go to bed.
yes, Dad.
I am getting tired any way
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Wow - my teeth look really dark in that photo!
No but there is something growing out of your head ;)
We know it isn't hair.
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But before I go, I just wanted to change back to my adult avatar...just because. :D
You look very handsome. I've been meaning to change back as well.
Thanks, Jane. :-*
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BK, have posted a few things on Facebook. If I get unfriended, that's fine.
I've never unfriended someone because of their posts. I just go on to the next post, if it's something that I don't care for. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. For the most part, none of my friends have strong opinions that are very different than mine. ;)
I often find it funny to have one extreme to another within minutes of each other.
Actually...
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/funny-little-girl-eating-popcorn_zps76422aa1.jpg)
;)
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I've had a busy, yet depressing weekend. I'm glad it's almost over.
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Ten!
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And next year is my parents' 50th wedding anniversary (in June)...AND my sister's 50th birthday (in September). ::)
;)
Hmm, let me see she turns 50 and the parents..............
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Jeanne, we have both video and a stills photographer there both days, so there will be video and photographs aplenty.
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Started to watch a motion picture and conked out instantly for forty minutes. I did a first pass at the show order for the Kritzerland show and it seems pretty good, so maybe I'll start writing the commentary.
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Page Ten! And no thanks to me. In between being oat and aboat, I dozed twice, and got one movie in: DIRTY MARY CRAZY LARRY, which I'd never seen before.
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And next year is my parents' 50th wedding anniversary (in June)...AND my sister's 50th birthday (in September). ::)
;)
Hmm, let me see she turns 50 and the parents..............
Well...what can you say?
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Well, Joan has been burned, and that's my cue to cal it a day.
Good night, all.
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I am hungry for KFC grilled chicken and cole slaw. I may just have to go get some.
I tried their Boneless Chicken last week. The white meat pieces were good, but the dark meat was very weird.
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Wrote two-thirds of the commentary, so that's great and I can definitely finish it up tomorrow - only four songs to go.
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Very productive day DR VIXMOM
well mostly it was eating - so I achieved making my clothes tighter
That way you don't have to iron them!
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My work here is done.
G'night!
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I am hungry for KFC grilled chicken and cole slaw. I may just have to go get some.
I tried their Boneless Chicken last week. The white meat pieces were good, but the dark meat was very weird.
I tried their boneless chicken last week, also. It was greasy and not incredibly hot. :P