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TOD: German chocolate, carrot, Central Pastry birthday cake.
Thursday morning greetings!...
TOD: German chocolate, carrot, Central Pastry birthday cake.
Central Pastry birthday cakes are, indeed, lovely. DR Elmore surprised me with one at our first rehearsal for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on my 26th birthday.
Thursday morning greetings!...
TOD: German chocolate, carrot, Central Pastry birthday cake.
Central Pastry birthday cakes are, indeed, lovely. DR Elmore surprised me with one at our first rehearsal for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on my 26th birthday.
I did? I have no memory at all!
Yes, DR Elmore, it's one of my fondest memories. At the end of the cast meeting, you said, "Now I want Ginny to come up here and stand next to me." I thought, "Oh, man, am I in trouble or what?" Snooky came out with the cake with candles and everybody sang "Happy Birthday" and you presented me with this Snoopy autograph hound signed by cast & crew:
Yes, DR Elmore, it's one of my fondest memories. At the end of the cast meeting, you said, "Now I want Ginny to come up here and stand next to me." I thought, "Oh, man, am I in trouble or what?" Snooky came out with the cake with candles and everybody sang "Happy Birthday" and you presented me with this Snoopy autograph hound signed by cast & crew:
A very lovely gesture. Elmo, even though you don't remember doing it, you were "Aces" even way back when!!
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/alarmed_zpsf627c08f.jpg)
And the word of the day is: TUMID!
Yes, DR Elmore, it's one of my fondest memories. At the end of the cast meeting, you said, "Now I want Ginny to come up here and stand next to me." I thought, "Oh, man, am I in trouble or what?" Snooky came out with the cake with candles and everybody sang "Happy Birthday" and you presented me with this Snoopy autograph hound signed by cast & crew:
A very lovely gesture. Elmo, even though you don't remember doing it, you were "Aces" even way back when!!
Indeed he was/is, DR Ron! That birthday surprise was the first time in Middletown that I felt like I had some real friends. It had only taken 3+ years...
Oops, wait a minute! DR Elmore's birthday surprise was my 25th birthday, so it only took a little over 2 years for me to make friends in my new town.
Guess I had my own "oldtimers" moment!
Yes, DR Elmore, it's one of my fondest memories. At the end of the cast meeting, you said, "Now I want Ginny to come up here and stand next to me." I thought, "Oh, man, am I in trouble or what?" Snooky came out with the cake with candles and everybody sang "Happy Birthday" and you presented me with this Snoopy autograph hound signed by cast & crew:
A very lovely gesture. Elmo, even though you don't remember doing it, you were "Aces" even way back when!!
Indeed he was/is, DR Ron! That birthday surprise was the first time in Middletown that I felt like I had some real friends. It had only taken 3+ years...
Well, you were awfully scary!
Thank you, DR Ron Pulliam, for the loverly compliment!
And I am home from therapy. I biked three miles and the therapy team keeps telling me they are amazed by my progress. They ordered pizza for lunch and two pizzas were delivered while I was biking; the delicious odor was driving me mad for a slice.
THE BIG THREE
Jane, it is not a pocket camera. It is rather large. I can't take a picture of it because, well, I would be using it to take the picture.
Simply lovely photos last night at HHW from DRs Laura and Jane!
Such great photos from DR JANE and DR LAURA yesterday! I like taking hikes without leaving my computer.
THE BIG THREE
Larry, Moe and Shemp?
Yes, DR Elmore, it's one of my fondest memories. At the end of the cast meeting, you said, "Now I want Ginny to come up here and stand next to me." I thought, "Oh, man, am I in trouble or what?" Snooky came out with the cake with candles and everybody sang "Happy Birthday" and you presented me with this Snoopy autograph hound signed by cast & crew:
Oops, wait a minute! DR Elmore's birthday surprise was my 25th birthday, so it only took a little over 2 years for me to make friends in my new town.
Guess I had my own "oldtimers" moment!
I can't remember if I ever shared with DR Ron Pulliam - or with the rest of HHW - my story of meeting him in person for the first time. We had agreed on a place and time to meet, but of course I didn't know what he looked like. So there I was, on the streets of downtown San Francisco, looking at complete strangers as they walked by, saying, "Ron? RON??"
Some of them ignored me. Some gave me a wide berth on the sidewalk. And a few men smiled back and looked like they were going to stop and talk. It was a very outré experience.
But we finally did connect, and had a most delightful afternoon together! :)
DR singdaw doesn't know "my" reaction to meeting him. I was approaching the location where he said he would meet me. And I was looking for someone who might be waiting for someone. What I saw was this tall giant of a guy speaking to other folks as they walked by. I believe I may have heard him ask "Ron?" of one of them, I'm not sure. I was amused by the time we actually acknowledged one another.
They ordered pizza for lunch and two pizzas were delivered while I was biking; the delicious odor was driving me mad for a slice.
Merrily is, for me, a show with a good score. I've seen several productions, and despite the talent involved the show, for me, never works. I think Sondheim lovers want it to work so bad that every time there's a new go at it they say "THIS is the one that works!" Until the next one, then they say, THIS is the one that works! But, as many have pointed out, the majority of the show is extremely negative, never more so than act one, which is, of course, the end rather than the beginning.
Yes, DR Elmore, it's one of my fondest memories. At the end of the cast meeting, you said, "Now I want Ginny to come up here and stand next to me." I thought, "Oh, man, am I in trouble or what?" Snooky came out with the cake with candles and everybody sang "Happy Birthday" and you presented me with this Snoopy autograph hound signed by cast & crew:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/alarmed_zpsf627c08f.jpg)
By the way, DR Ron Pulliam -
You should live on the wild side once in a while.
Have a lemon cake with strawberry icing, or a strawberry cake with lemon icing. :)
Nicky would like to thank one and all for the kind wishes; especially his feline friends, Callie and Boo.
| Raúl Esparza (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=75718) | 10/24/1970 |
| Matthew Warchus (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=16443) | 10/24/1966 |
| B.D. Wong (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=69104) | 10/24/1960 |
| Kevin Kline (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=67986) | 10/24/1947 |
| F. Murray Abraham (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=29279) | 10/24/1939 |
| Tony Walton (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=25417) | 10/24/1934 |
| Moss Hart (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=6153) | 10/24/1904 |
(These are from IBDB.com (http://www.ibdb.com/), and the names that I recognize.) |
Merrily is, for me, a show with a good score. I've seen several productions, and despite the talent involved the show, for me, never works. I think Sondheim lovers want it to work so bad that every time there's a new go at it they say "THIS is the one that works!" Until the next one, then they say, THIS is the one that works! But, as many have pointed out, the majority of the show is extremely negative, never more so than act one, which is, of course, the end rather than the beginning.
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
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DR John G. - re: the Into the Woods production - I don't know about a theatrical release, but this has been available for purchase/streaming for several years. From the same company that presented Merrily last night. They also offer Shakespeare and many straight plays from the UK, and lately some opera productions from Covent Garden, as well.
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.
DR John G. - re: the Into the Woods production - I don't know about a theatrical release, but this has been available for purchase/streaming for several years. From the same company that presented Merrily last night. They also offer Shakespeare and many straight plays from the UK, and lately some opera productions from Covent Garden, as well.
Happy Birthday to:
Raúl Esparza (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=75718) 10/24/1970 Matthew Warchus (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=16443) 10/24/1966 B.D. Wong (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=69104) 10/24/1960 Kevin Kline (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=67986) 10/24/1947 F. Murray Abraham (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=29279) 10/24/1939 Tony Walton (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=25417) 10/24/1934 Moss Hart (http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?id=6153) 10/24/1904
(These are from IBDB.com (http://www.ibdb.com/), and the names that I recognize.)
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.
I have read you saying this on several occasions. May I ask what it is about the show you do not like?
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.
I have read you saying this on several occasions. May I ask what it is about the show you do not like?
I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number? And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.
I have read you saying this on several occasions. May I ask what it is about the show you do not like?
I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number? And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.
I agree that Into the Woods is not my favorite Sondheim, but Assassins is a whole evening of No One Is Alone. "You think you can't connect? Connect to us!"
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.
I have read you saying this on several occasions. May I ask what it is about the show you do not like?
I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number? And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.
I agree that Into the Woods is not my favorite Sondheim, but Assassins is a whole evening of No One Is Alone. "You think you can't connect? Connect to us!"
If you're a like-minded assassin, maybe.
Keeping the temper vibes for DR GINNY.....sometimes yes it is very difficult.
Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before. The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.
Oh, Ginny, I am so sorry. I know you have the patience of a saint.
I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.
Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.
I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.
I have read you saying this on several occasions. May I ask what it is about the show you do not like?
I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number? And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.
I agree that Into the Woods is not my favorite Sondheim, but Assassins is a whole evening of No One Is Alone. "You think you can't connect? Connect to us!"
If you're a like-minded assassin, maybe.
You have found me out. :)
Keeping the temper vibes for DR GINNY.....sometimes yes it is very difficult.
Oh, Ginny, I am so sorry. I know you have the patience of a saint.
Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before. The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.
Calming vibes. Perhaps you need one of those hot stone massages Cillaliz wrote about the other day.
Oh, Ginny, I am so sorry. I know you have the patience of a saint.
Pshaw! She's downright short-tempered and mean. I'm afraid of her! :)
Oh, Ginny, I am so sorry. I know you have the patience of a saint.
Pshaw! She's downright short-tempered and mean. I'm afraid of her! :)
:-*
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DR Ginny, what trip are you taking that your mother has disrupted?
It's even colder today!
Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before. The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.
DR Ginny, what trip are you taking that your mother has disrupted?
She hasn't disrupted anything yet, DR Elmore, but she's been stewing about our upcoming New York trip since the day I told her about it. And she seems to think I'm going to take off and leave her with an empty refrigerator and no toilet paper.
And that I'm never coming back.
DR Ginny, what trip are you taking that your mother has disrupted?she seems to think I'm going to take off and leave her with an empty refrigerator and no toilet paper.
And that I'm never coming back.
Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before. The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.
Oh Ginny, I'm so sorry. HUGS!!!
DR Ginny, what trip are you taking that your mother has disrupted?
She hasn't disrupted anything yet, DR Elmore, but she's been stewing about our upcoming New York trip since the day I told her about it. And she seems to think I'm going to take off and leave her with an empty refrigerator and no toilet paper.
And that I'm never coming back.
She's afraid of being abandoned. Perhaps you need to find a sitter.
Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before. The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.
Calming vibes. Perhaps you need one of those hot stone massages Cillaliz wrote about the other day.
She lives at The Home, doesn't she? They will take care of her while you are gone.
DR Ginny, what trip are you taking that your mother has disrupted?she seems to think I'm going to take off and leave her with an empty refrigerator and no toilet paper.
And that I'm never coming back.
This is so unlike the mother you have always talked about. Have you spoken with her doctor? Maybe she needs an adjustment with a medication.
DR Ginny, what trip are you taking that your mother has disrupted?
She hasn't disrupted anything yet, DR Elmore, but she's been stewing about our upcoming New York trip since the day I told her about it. And she seems to think I'm going to take off and leave her with an empty refrigerator and no toilet paper.
And that I'm never coming back.
She's afraid of being abandoned. Perhaps you need to find a sitter.
Yes, I know. I will alert the campus social worker that I'll be away.
Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before. The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.
Calming vibes. Perhaps you need one of those hot stone massages Cillaliz wrote about the other day.
Sometimes, my parents don't remember from the beginning of a conversation to the end of a conversation. We have the same conversation over and over and over. Sometimes I want to scream. Thankfully they don't usually remember that either. The hot stone massage is good. Right now it wasn't enough to take the pain away, but it's better
Well, there was about 30 minutes just now where I could not get onto this site.
Well, there was about 30 minutes just now where I could not get onto this site.
Well, there was about 30 minutes just now where I could not get onto this site.
Thanks for the explanation, Larry.
Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before. The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.
Calming vibes. Perhaps you need one of those hot stone massages Cillaliz wrote about the other day.
Sometimes, my parents don't remember from the beginning of a conversation to the end of a conversation. We have the same conversation over and over and over. Sometimes I want to scream. Thankfully they don't usually remember that either. The hot stone massage is good. Right now it wasn't enough to take the pain away, but it's better
Oh, good, maybe mine won't remember "Yes, Mo-ther, you will see me again before I leave for New York."
Lots of wonderful nature pictures today! Some of which (DR Jane's) bring back fond memories.
Actually, DR Jane, Mom is still pretty sharp mentally. A phone call from me every day isn't necessary and would probably make her suspicious.
Rob and Mary Linda are at Cincinnati's Music Hall tonight for the taping of this week's "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me."
Actually, DR Jane, Mom is still pretty sharp mentally. A phone call from me every day isn't necessary and would probably make her suspicious.
Funny it would make her suspicious. That is good, she can call you if she needs help.
Actually, DR Jane, Mom is still pretty sharp mentally. A phone call from me every day isn't necessary and would probably make her suspicious.
Funny it would make her suspicious. That is good, she can call you if she needs help.
She also has several "panic buttons" in her apartment that would summon immediate help.
DR Jane, I'm glad the swim helped your shoulder pain.
Actually, DR Jane, Mom is still pretty sharp mentally. A phone call from me every day isn't necessary and would probably make her suspicious.
Funny it would make her suspicious. That is good, she can call you if she needs help.
She also has several "panic buttons" in her apartment that would summon immediate help.
Clever.
Have a good evening DR George.
If she'll use them...
Lots of wonderful nature pictures today! Some of which (DR Jane's) bring back fond memories.
Did you go to Union Creek?
Cute baby palm squirrel:
TOD:
My mother's Black Forest Torte, which is three layers of white cake, cut in half. In between the bottom layers, who you put chopped up brandied cherries, then alternate with a whipped cream frosting all the way up. Then frost with more whipped cream frosting, cover the top with whole brandied cherries and put dark chocolate shavings on the outside.
My flourless chocolate cake, flavored with a touch of Kahlua especial, frangelico or chambord.
Today, after 10 weeks, I finally returned to the pool. My shoulders have been unusually painful that I decided I must swim. It took about half an hour before the pain was better.
Cute baby palm squirrel:
Precious.