And the word of the day is: LEGERITY!
I had a horrid little dream where I was supposed to take care of someone's cats while they were away, and I forgot. It had been a few weeks, and I was going to the house to see if they were still alive, and then I woke up. Yuck.
I had a horrid little dream where I was supposed to take care of someone's cats while they were away, and I forgot. It had been a few weeks, and I was going to the house to see if they were still alive, and then I woke up. Yuck.
So happy to read about the success of bk's reading and book signing yesterday.
And a plate of buckwheat pancakes and bacon for the road!
~ ~ ~ SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR ChasSmith!!!!
DR Michael's leg, wrapped and iced. (Still no details, though)
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I had a horrid little dream where I was supposed to take care of someone's cats while they were away, and I forgot. It had been a few weeks, and I was going to the house to see if they were still alive, and then I woke up. Yuck.
I also have been forgetting to mention that I watched the premiere episode of Grace and Frankie or whatever the Jane Fonda/Lily Tomlin series is called, having read nothing but raves and how absolutely hilarious it is and how novel the concept is. Well, for ME, the concept is not novel at all - it's nothing we haven't seen in one form or another. I've also read that the dialogue has some of the best jokes ever on a sitcom. I did not find that to be the case and I must tell you I think I smiled twice but never laughed out loud the way I have been at The Honeymooners or any good episode of I Love Lucy. And that's part of the problem here - the "jokes" are so obvious that I see them coming a mile away. I love the cast - they're all fine. But it's the writing and the directing and the kind of cockiness behind this show that, for ME, makes it not work. But, I will happily acknowledge that I seem be be in the minority about this, perhaps even a minority of one.
I also have been forgetting to mention that I watched the premiere episode of Grace and Frankie or whatever the Jane Fonda/Lily Tomlin series is called, having read nothing but raves and how absolutely hilarious it is and how novel the concept is. Well, for ME, the concept is not novel at all - it's nothing we haven't seen in one form or another. I've also read that the dialogue has some of the best jokes ever on a sitcom. I did not find that to be the case and I must tell you I think I smiled twice but never laughed out loud the way I have been at The Honeymooners or any good episode of I Love Lucy. And that's part of the problem here - the "jokes" are so obvious that I see them coming a mile away. I love the cast - they're all fine. But it's the writing and the directing and the kind of cockiness behind this show that, for ME, makes it not work. But, I will happily acknowledge that I seem be be in the minority about this, perhaps even a minority of one.
No, maybe a minority of two, but not of one. I found it tired and didn't care for Jane Fonda. I posted the other day that I watched the first episode and probably wouldn't watch more. I didn't want to spoil it for others who hadn't seen it yet and might enjoy it. I'm glad that some viewers enjoy it. I was also pleased to see Ms Fonda and Ms Tomlin both looking great and WORKING. I like to see positive images of healthy older folks to help counter the abundance of negative stereotypes. Netflix as a producer of original material is another plus, even if I don't care for all of their material.
~ ~ ~ SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR ChasSmith!!!!
Healing Vibes for DR Michael.
Jane Fonda, who does look good, has had just a little too much work done on her face, at least from where I sit.
But where's the rest of him?
Back from a patty melt and no fries or onion rings. Finished the last bit of patter save for what the July show will be - I'm waffling back and forth about it - thinking about Paul Williams, actually, which could be a really fun and tuneful show.
Back from an early Indian dinner.
Back from an early Indian dinner.
You and your Indian food! :)
Back from a full day of singing. I am tired. And really sweaty. :P
But grateful that I have many opportunities to do what I really love.
Back from a patty melt and no fries or onion rings. Finished the last bit of patter save for what the July show will be - I'm waffling back and forth about it - thinking about Paul Williams, actually, which could be a really fun and tuneful show.
But where's the rest of him?
Oh, the bum leg got its own room. DR Michael is in another room altogether.
What sings did you song? 8)
But where's the rest of him?
Oh, the bum leg got its own room. DR Michael is in another room altogether.
Back from an early Indian dinner.
You and your Indian food! :)
Adriana's two biggest fans inhaled it yesterday - the first of them left the signing and wrote me three hours later that she'd finished it and loved it. Her friend finished it late last night.
I also have been forgetting to mention that I watched the premiere episode of Grace and Frankie or whatever the Jane Fonda/Lily Tomlin series is called, having read nothing but raves and how absolutely hilarious it is and how novel the concept is. Well, for ME, the concept is not novel at all - it's nothing we haven't seen in one form or another. I've also read that the dialogue has some of the best jokes ever on a sitcom. I did not find that to be the case and I must tell you I think I smiled twice but never laughed out loud the way I have been at The Honeymooners or any good episode of I Love Lucy. And that's part of the problem here - the "jokes" are so obvious that I see them coming a mile away. I love the cast - they're all fine. But it's the writing and the directing and the kind of cockiness behind this show that, for ME, makes it not work. But, I will happily acknowledge that I seem be be in the minority about this, perhaps even a minority of one.
No, maybe a minority of two, but not of one. I found it tired and didn't care for Jane Fonda. I posted the other day that I watched the first episode and probably wouldn't watch more. I didn't want to spoil it for others who hadn't seen it yet and might enjoy it. I'm glad that some viewers enjoy it. I was also pleased to see Ms Fonda and Ms Tomlin both looking great and WORKING. I like to see positive images of healthy older folks to help counter the abundance of negative stereotypes. Netflix as a producer of original material is another plus, even if I don't care for all of their material.
I may say something that some will find terrible, but here I go. Sometimes you have to know when to fold 'em. Funny cannot be forced. I never thought of Jane Fonda as funny. If I did subscribe to Netflix, this wouldn't be on my queue.
How are you feeling, Dan?
Ward Bond was the original wagon master on WAGON TRAIN. John McIntire joined the show after Mr. Bond's death.
I don't believe I get ME TV.
I'm very glad to read that BK's book signing went well.
It would be interesting if Orson Welles' illegitimate children were both boys. His four natural children were all girls.
Well, when you start to read BK's books, you should start with the Benjamin Kritzer trilogy first.
Oh boy, I missed Orson Welles's birthday on May 6th. What kind of fanboy am I?!
Mad Men is over, of course. I think there was probably no way for them to make anyone really happy - it's been a long journey and how do you just wrap it all up? So, as with many episodes of the last two seasons, some of it worked and some of it was a little irritating, but in the end the final shot of Don and then what follows it was kind of perfect. I must not have been paying that close attention this season, as a few people on the Internet guessed exactly what the ending would be. Peggy had an interesting end of journey - perhaps too quick and pat, but it was fine and she was and will always be my favorite on the show, thanks to the superb playing of Elizabeth Moss. The episode was also very Joan heavy.
CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT has been restored and may be released in the US by Criterion:
http://www.wellesnet.com/tag/chimes-at-midnight/ (http://www.wellesnet.com/tag/chimes-at-midnight/)