Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 16, 2016, 12:15:54 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were workin' it out, and now it is time for you to post until the workin' it out cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: REIFY!
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And now - Dino at the piano.
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I then decided to read all of today's e-mails that I hadn't bothered to read today. I now wish that I hadn't read them. I received an e-mail informing me that one of my oldest and dearest friends, Patsy, died Tuesday afternoon.
Tom, I'm so sorry. My condolences on the loss of your friend.
Thank you, George. I appreciate that.
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My condolences as well.
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And then there were the four hundred idiots on Facebook who shared the shocking news of Annette Funicello's death. Well, maybe not shocking since it happened three YEARS ago.
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My condolences as well.
Thank you, Bruce.
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George must be catching up on yesterday's posts.
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If it wasn't storming out, I think I would go out and get something to eat.
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George must be catching up on yesterday's posts.
Nope...finishing ALNM. There was a major glitch during "A Weekend In the Country" when I played it on one DVD player, but not when I played it on my Blu-ray player. I'll have to check it on another DVD player to see if it still glitches. Hopefully, it won't.
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I didn't really do very well with yesterday' post total.
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Otherwise, it looks pretty good for a DVD made from a VHS tape from 1990.
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George must be catching up on yesterday's posts.
Nope...finishing ALNM. There was a major glitch during "A Weekend In the Country" when I played it on one DVD player, but not when I played it on my Blu-ray player. I'll have to check it on another DVD player to see if it still glitches. Hopefully, it won't.
I just love that version.
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I wonder why that version of ALNM has never been for sale, even at the PBS store? It was shown on GREAT PERFORMANCES.
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So, George, did you just stay home this evening?
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I totally forgot to call the Washington Center today.
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I wonder if they are open on Saturday?
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I wonder if they are open on Saturday?
The box office is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon until 5:30.
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I wonder if they are open on Saturday?
The box office is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon until 5:30.
Thank you, George.
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I wonder why that version of ALNM has never been for sale, even at the PBS store? It was shown on GREAT PERFORMANCES.
Rights and money.
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I wonder why that version of ALNM has never been for sale, even at the PBS store? It was shown on GREAT PERFORMANCES.
Rights and money.
I suppose.
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So, George, did you just stay home this evening?
No, I worked concessions for an evening of jazz in the Washington Center Black Box.
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T.O.D.
I have never eaten Indian food. I should probably try one of those Indian buffets, so that I could pick and choose what I wanted to try.
I don't think there is any ethnic food I don't like, but there are certain individual foods that I don't like or won't try. I do stay away from Vietnamese restaurants, but mostly because the overpowering smell of lemon grass makes me sick to my stomach, but I have liked some of their food.
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So, George, did you just stay home this evening?
No, I worked concessions for an evening of jazz in the Washington Center Black Box.
Is that where you did BRAIN?
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I am fighting the urge to get up and go into the kitchen for a couple of shortbread cookies!
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So, George, did you just stay home this evening?
No, I worked concessions for an evening of jazz in the Washington Center Black Box.
Is that where you did BRAIN?
Yes. I didn't go in to watch, but I could hear it out in the lobby.
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We need to move on to page two.
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That should frighten the east coasters.
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One small step for man........
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No, that line has been taken.
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Two!
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2WO!!
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Two!
What he said.
;)
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Well, if I am not going to eat cookies, I guess I might as well try to sleep.
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Good night, George!
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Good night, Tom!
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An early Saturday morning good morning, all.
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Woke way too early and am actually still in bed, relaxing and workin' it out.
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Good morning, all!
I was wide awake after 2:00. I slept fitfully between then and 7:30 when I figured I'd just get out of bed. I had some dreams about Dublin, casting, and recording, but I remember too little now.
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At 3:30 I will see a reading of a new musical based on Hardy's The Return of the Native. I hope it's not awful.
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I also hope it's not long.
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I love The Merry Widow, which is usually destroyed by opera companies in casting it for older divas wanting an easy ride, which then casts every character too maturely, and by Hollywood for making the Lana Turner version, which I have never seen complete; I usually turn off the TV in dismay after the first 10 minutes. If I want to see Lana, give me Peyton Place or The Postman Always Rings Twice.
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DR TCB, I'm very sorry to hear of your friend's death.
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I need more coffee and something good - really, really good - to happen. Otherwise, kill me.
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I have made the transition from bed to recliner.
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DR TCB, I saw this and thought of you!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/watch-this-innovative-man-in-a-wheelchair-plow-snow_56994d7ee4b0778f46f94aee
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I have made the transition from bed to recliner.
Progress is the root of all evil.
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Condolences to TCB.
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TOD:
I'm not into Indian food. Too spicy for my digestive system.
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Last night, I rented MAD MAX: FURY ROAD from Red Box.
That's 2 wasted hours of my life that I will never get back again.
Indeed, if this is, according to many of the nation's critics, the "Best Picture of the Year," then I guess I will not be watching new movies any longer.
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Good morning!
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My condolences, TCB.
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I am curious about the film DR DRUXY....but not so curious that I need to see it.
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Condolences to DR TCB on the passing of his friend.
Work vibes for DR VIXMOM.
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Good morning.
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Finishing the book and stumble through vibes for MR BK.
I've watched a couple of episodes of CHILD GENIUS on Lifetime (which tells you what kind of program it is).....three of the kids, maybe four of them, actually do seem gifted, although annoying and socially inept... The rest of them belong to parents that seem to be the parents who buy homes in MR BK's neighborhood.
The behavior of the parents is terrible...I probably won't watch more than the two episodes I have seen.
The show is filmed at the Skirball Cultural Center. The only other time I have heard that name is from old movies produced by Jack Skirball, and reading about the cultural center, it seems that his philanthropy is responsible for its founding. Very interesting.
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Saturday morning greetings! My sister and her husband are now on their way home to Michigan and I'm back to undecking our halls. Today the Christmas tree comes down, but not before a much-needed trip to the grocery.
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DR TCB, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend...
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DRs John G and Jane both commented on the new Anne Tyler book Vinegar Girl. It's part of the
Hogarth Shakespeare (http://crownpublishing.com/hogarth-shakespeare/) series
and is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.
It will be my first Boston collection read, as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now and then the Inspector Gamache for Thursday's book group. Generally, I don't like Anne Tyler's books as much as I want to...
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Noreen Corcoran, sister of the late Kevin, passed away on Friday. She starred in Bachelor Father as Kelly.....
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I am curious about the film DR DRUXY....but not so curious that I need to see it.
My son said I'd enjoy it.
I have now informed him that I am adjusting my will, so that the $1.63 I paid for the Red Box rental will be deducted from his share of the estate.
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Good morning, all.
My condolences, TCB.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, TCB.
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Finishing the
Hat Book vibes for BK.
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TOD:
Love most anything Indian, and the further south you get in the country's cuisine, the spicier and richer it gets. It's also more vegetarian. My favorite dish is probably an egg curry, which isn't curry in the British sense (yes, that yellowish spice blend called curry is British and is never found in Indian food as it's a shortcut the Brits made and that Indians would never take when they cook).
I don't know that I've found too many cultures with cuisines I don't like.
I eat. Sometimes for better or for worse.
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I'm off to New Jersey to see some friends in a play.
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I love The Merry Widow, which is usually destroyed by opera companies in casting it for older divas wanting an easy ride, which then casts every character too maturely, and by Hollywood for making the Lana Turner version, which I have never seen complete; I usually turn off the TV in dismay after the first 10 minutes. If I want to see Lana, give me Peyton Place or The Postman Always Rings Twice.
I agree. And the attempts of everyone to waltz around the distinctly non-dancing Turner are hilarious.
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At 3:30 I will see a reading of a new musical based on Hardy's The Return of the Native. I hope it's not awful.
The Trollope Facebook page has decided to have a group read of Hardy's The Well-Beloved. Haven't read it. Don't even know if I'd ever heard of it. But I think I'm going to join in.
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Fred, I'm sorry I wasn't able to hire you this week. But I guess I just wasn't supposed to win the lottery this time.
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Fred, I'm sorry I wasn't able to hire you this week. But I guess I just wasn't supposed to win the lottery this time.
I understand completely. Good luck winning the billion next time.
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I am curious about the film DR DRUXY....but not so curious that I need to see it.
Great line! I've quoted it three times already. (only I left out the "DR DRUXY")
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I'm really looking forward to the play this afternoon, but I was warned that it's one act, no intermission.
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For some reason, it seems we're not daunted by a two-hour-plus movie, but 100 minutes no intermission at a play sounds long.
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I wonder if it's because at a movie we don't think twice about going to the bathroom in the middle if needed, while at a play you feel you can't.
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DR TCB, my condolences on the loss of your dear friend Patsy.
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DRs John G and Jane both commented on the new Anne Tyler book Vinegar Girl. It's part of the
Hogarth Shakespeare (http://crownpublishing.com/hogarth-shakespeare/) series
and is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.
It will be my first Boston collection read, as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now and then the Inspector Gamache for Thursday's book group. Generally, I don't like Anne Tyler's books as much as I want to...
I have not read any Ann Tyler books yet because I expect to have the same reaction. Which Gamache book are you reading? I have read the first 7 books.
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DRs John G and Jane both commented on the new Anne Tyler book Vinegar Girl. It's part of the
Hogarth Shakespeare (http://crownpublishing.com/hogarth-shakespeare/) series
and is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.
It will be my first Boston collection read, as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now and then the Inspector Gamache for Thursday's book group. Generally, I don't like Anne Tyler's books as much as I want to...
I have not read any Ann Tyler books yet because I expect to have the same reaction. Which Gamache book are you reading? I have read the first 7 books.
We're reading The Long Way Home, which is #10 in the 11-part series. I have read none of them and am quite discombobulated about not having read 1-9 first :o
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TOD:
Love most anything Indian, and the further south you get in the country's cuisine, the spicier and richer it gets. It's also more vegetarian. My favorite dish is probably an egg curry, which isn't curry in the British sense (yes, that yellowish spice blend called curry is British and is never found in Indian food as it's a shortcut the Brits made and that Indians would never take when they cook).
I don't know that I've found too many cultures with cuisines I don't like.
I eat. Sometimes for better or for worse.
I did not know that about curry, which Keith and I don't care for as it tends to be too spicy for us.
One of the tofu dishes they made for us on the ship was a too spucy curry dish with garbonzo beans, veggies and tofu. Because it was the first healthy dish they made we ate it anyway but it wasn't easy to do.
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...and now we're having the dreaded "wintry mix." Guess that shopping trip will have to wait.
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DRs John G and Jane both commented on the new Anne Tyler book Vinegar Girl. It's part of the
Hogarth Shakespeare (http://crownpublishing.com/hogarth-shakespeare/) series
and is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.
It will be my first Boston collection read, as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now and then the Inspector Gamache for Thursday's book group. Generally, I don't like Anne Tyler's books as much as I want to...
I have not read any Ann Tyler books yet because I expect to have the same reaction. Which Gamache book are you reading? I have read the first 7 books.
We're reading The Long Way Home, which is #10 in the 11-part series. I have read none of them and am quite discombobulated about not having read 1-9 first :o
This is a series that should be read in order, or at least have read the first book to understand the relationship of the town and the people to the inspector.
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
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My play, LOMBARD, had its premiere performance in Burbank, CA on January 16, 1992, the 50th anniversary of Carole's passing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA1Zkyk-ZqM
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Sorry for your loss DR TCB!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I think that deduction is fitting retribution DR DRUXY.
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I don't play nicely anymore. DR GINNY.....I'm too old....and life is too short.
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
Who picks a book #10 for a book club??
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
In a discussion about the book that would be one of my first comments. Prior to the discussion I would be tempted to stop reading and read the first book instead :)
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
Who picks a book #10 for a book club??
Actually, DR Jennifer, it's someone who's doing a fabulous job with the book group I started in 1992. She's very well-read, picks challenging books for us, and provides great background info right before our meetings. That's why I'm not making a big issue out of this - it may work out fine.
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
Who picks a book #10 for a book club??
I have read a book in a series for a discussion without having read previous books, and fortunately it was ok with those books.
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
Who picks a book #10 for a book club??
Actually, DR Jennifer, it's someone who's doing a fabulous job with the book group I started in 1992. She's very well-read, picks challenging books for us, and provides great background info right before our meetings. That's why I'm not making a big issue out of this - it may work out fine.
I'm sure she will give you the much needed background when you gather for the discussion, though I personally thing having the background prior to beginning the book would have been a better idea :)
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
In a discussion about the book that would be one of my first comments. Prior to the discussion I would be tempted to stop reading and read the first book instead :)
We used to have a copy of Still Life around the house and I would have done that, DR Jane. But I think we gave it to the book sale a year ago or so...
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We saw the Mad Max movie and found it entertaining, pretty much what we expected. I was shocked to see it was nominated for best film.
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
In a discussion about the book that would be one of my first comments. Prior to the discussion I would be tempted to stop reading and read the first book instead :)
We used to have a copy of Still Life around the house and I would have done that, DR Jane. But I think we gave it to the book sale a year ago or so...
Now I am wondering why you gave away a book you hadn't read yet ;D
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LOL, I had bought it for Richard. I didn't really have this series high on my list of "want to reads," even though it's highly regarded by many librarians whose opinions I respect.
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DR Ginny please let me know what the response was to the book, and if you find out why she picked the last book in the series.
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DR Ginny please let me know what the response was to the book, and if you find out why she picked the last book in the series.
Film at 11 Thursday evening!
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I'm feeling puny. I wonder if the constant change in weather and temperature is affecting me?
I'm now debating going out today.
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DR Ginny please let me know what the response was to the book, and if you find out why she picked the last book in the series.
Film at 11 Thursday evening!
:)
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I'm feeling puny. I wonder if the constant change in weather and temperature is affecting me?
That would not surprise me.
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The sun just came out so I had better go for a walk now if I want to stay dry.
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I just contacted Kyle, who's one of the leads in this workshop today, and cancelled on him. I really wanted to see it but I've been through a lot of heavy sneezing and my stomach is behaving poorly. I'd rather die on my own bed.
I may go there and stay for the next couple of days.
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I'm up, I'm up - about nine hours of sleep, which I really needed.
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I am baffled by the critics and Mad Max and also by the best picture nomination. It's not my kind of movie at all - I thought it was well directed but it's one car chase from start to finish.
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DR elmore, feel better super fast vibes!!!
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Hello, everyone.
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So sorry to hear about your friend, Tom. It's always hard to lose a good friend.
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Vibes of all sorts to DR Elmore.
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In fact, how about VIBES ALL AROUND!
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I had a bad night and am feeling unwell today, too. Yesterday I felt like I might be coming down with something, but it was very mild. Today I'm convinced. I had some things I wanted to do around the apartment, but I'm revising that plan and will take it easy.
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DR Ginny's new cache of books looks quite enticing.
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When I lived in Alexandria, VA I was a member of Washington Independent Writers and would often attend their conferences. Many of the sessions were about the business of writing and getting published.
DR Ginny, you mentioned some sessions with publishers at your ALA conference. Was that similar? The sorts of books they're looking for and the trends they see? What did they have to say?
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I am baffled by the critics and Mad Max and also by the best picture nomination. It's not my kind of movie at all - I thought it was well directed but it's one car chase from start to finish.
I don't think it's a best picture, but I understand George Miller's nomination for best director. I thought he did an excellent job in a genre that too often settles for much less. It was far more engrossing than the world of Lord of the Rings with better payoffs in terms of visual excitement, tension, and adrenaline rush.
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Last night I concluded my viewing early in order to spend some quality time with the book I'm reading--without reading into the wee hours. But by 11:40 I hadn't even picked it up! I don't know where the evening went. I hope to spend time with it today.
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Vibes for Jeanne and Elmore.
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Hi, John G.
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Vibes for Jeanne and Elmore.
Thank you.
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How are you doing?
I always chuckle at your cocktail conferences.
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Condolences to TCB. I understand when people say no service, but sometimes I think it's harder for those left behind to not have a chance to say goodbye and celebrate the life of a family member or friend
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VIBES TO DR ELMORE AND JEANNE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I thought it was appropriate that Johns post about a cocktail conference came immediately after Vixmom's post about working at 15 hour day....I'm sure she could have used a cocktail about that time....or a good night's sleep
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I'm trying to decide what movie to go to....the Revenant, 13 hours, Carol, The Danish Girl...or stay home in my recliner with my blanket and rent The Martian.....
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Oh, actually it's too late for the matinee of Carol and The Danish Girl, so it's 13 hours or The Revenant. Hmmmmm.....the recliner may just win out.
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It was snowing this morning but has stopped. We're going to have below zero temps tonight and tomorrow.
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Condolences to TCB. I understand when people say no service, but sometimes I think it's harder for those left behind to not have a chance to say goodbye and celebrate the life of a family member or friend
I agree. People may attend out of respect for the family, but they also need the closure it provides.
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VIBES TO DR ELMORE AND JEANNE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you, Cilla.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
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Bernie is coming to the same theater where Hillary had an event a week or so ago. She filled the lobby, I have a feeling he will fill the theater
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VIBES TO DR ELMORE AND JEANNE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DITTO!
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I find Bernie Sanders an interesting character. I don't know a lot about his views, but I find him refreshing. I suspect many people are curious, as I am.
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Hello, Chas. And thanks.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
These are all expensive full color, fold out mailings. I often think what would happen if all this money was channeled into paying the national debt.
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It sounds like a recliner day for many of us.
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How are you doing?
I always chuckle at your cocktail conferences.
I doubt I'm going to get to go again. Too much work before next Saturday's competition.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
The massive expansion line is funny.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
These are all expensive full color, fold out mailings. I often think what would happen if all this money was channeled into paying the national debt.
Or any number of other causes. Oh! But then we'd have to decide which ones and that would mean more contention.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
These are all expensive full color, fold out mailings. I often think what would happen if all this money was channeled into paying the national debt.
We're having a runoff soon and I've been thinking the same. Really not looking forward to October.
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How are you doing?
I always chuckle at your cocktail conferences.
I doubt I'm going to get to go again. Too much work before next Saturday's competition.
Cocktails vs dancing. A difficult choice, to be sure.
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I find Bernie Sanders an interesting character. I don't know a lot about his views, but I find him refreshing. I suspect many people are curious, as I am.
He's really caught fire. My take is that the Democrats who are sick of the establishment are going for Bernie and the Republicans who are really sick of the establishment are going for Trump. Their stance on the issues really doesn't matter, it's just that it isn't business as usual and even when you don't like what one or the other is saying, they seem to be speaking their minds. True or not, that's the impression.
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Yes, there's an authenticity factor. Sanders strikes me as the un-candidate.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
The massive expansion line is funny.
Let's put it this way, tomorrow Christie is going from a restaurant I don't know in one town, to the ice cream parlor in the ice cream capitol of the world to a pizza bar/restaurant here in town. Last time he was here, he was at a doughnut shop. Seriously, I don't think he has a chance, but at least he's not preaching to us about what we can and can't eat.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
These are all expensive full color, fold out mailings. I often think what would happen if all this money was channeled into paying the national debt.
Or any number of other causes. Oh! But then we'd have to decide which ones and that would mean more contention.
True, that's why I picked the national debt. That helps all of us
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And that is why I could never run for president. All that food! This vegetarian with allergies just couldn't cut it.
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Yes, there's an authenticity factor. Sanders strikes me as the un-candidate.
Yes. That's the reputation he has here. It's an interesting year.
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And that is why I could never run for president. All that food! This vegetarian with allergies just couldn't cut it.
I can't imagine, it's junk food here, junk food there
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Cilla, do you hear much from Carly?
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Sometimes I think she's serious about running. Other times I don't.
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TTFN.
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DR FJL - I think mentioned the length of a play vs. the length of a movie and the possibility of having to go to the restroom......
If you have to get up during a movie, it disrupts the people around you - but if you have to get up during a live performance, it disrupts the people on the stage and you become part of the performance.....
At least that's the difference for me.....and when someone goes out during a play or musical.....you just know sooner or later that person is going to come back in and go through the whole process in reverse.....
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TOD:
None. Can't eat Indian food.....
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I find Bernie Sanders an interesting character. I don't know a lot about his views, but I find him refreshing. I suspect many people are curious, as I am.
On a positive note: If he gets elected President, we get Larry David doing him for the next 4 years on SNL.
:D
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When I lived in Alexandria, VA I was a member of Washington Independent Writers and would often attend their conferences. Many of the sessions were about the business of writing and getting published.
DR Ginny, you mentioned some sessions with publishers at your ALA conference. Was that similar? The sorts of books they're looking for and the trends they see? What did they have to say?
DR Jeanne, the book buzz panels were publishers' reps "book talking" spring and summer releases. They drove traffic to their company exhibits by telling which were available as ARCs and if/when the authors would be available for signing. I really wanted them (the reps) to talk about their backgrounds and how they got their jobs. Sounds like they get paid to read all day - what many people think librarians do!
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I futzed and finessed quite a bit, wrote a couple of new paragraphs, then decided it was probably best to go eat something and not wait until six-thirty. So I had an omelet and a bagel. Then I came home and wrote two new pages. I'll try to do three to five more before the stumble through and the rest after.
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While I know whom I prefer on the Democratic ticket, I'm waiting for all the fallout among the losers in the GOP candidates. Whoever's screaming about destroying Medicare and Social Security. promoting xenophobia, throwing rocks at immigrants,and giving bonuses and tax cuts to the rich is a loser in my book.
One thing I am pretty sure of is that Trump's behavior for the past six months, long after he's gone - and I hope it's soon - will provide psychology students with papers and dissertations on immaturity, infantilism, megalomania, and Nazi/Fascist dictator fantasies for the next century. And it's all on youtube.
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About five and a half pages so far. I'll take a break now and get ready for rehearsal, then try to write another two pages before everyone gets here.
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DR Jeanne I was thinking about you today and wondering how your eyes are doing. How is your vision?
Vibes you feel better tomorrow.
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LOL, I had bought it for Richard. I didn't really have this series high on my list of "want to reads," even though it's highly regarded by many librarians whose opinions I respect.
I suspect the current book is not making you rush out to begin the first one. I know people who love the series and I understand why, however, while I am enjoying the books I am not in love with them.
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When I lived in Alexandria, VA I was a member of Washington Independent Writers and would often attend their conferences. Many of the sessions were about the business of writing and getting published.
DR Ginny, you mentioned some sessions with publishers at your ALA conference. Was that similar? The sorts of books they're looking for and the trends they see? What did they have to say?
Jeanne do you write?
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Condolences to TCB. I understand when people say no service, but sometimes I think it's harder for those left behind to not have a chance to say goodbye and celebrate the life of a family member or friend
I agree. Keith does not want a service. I told him to let the children decide regarding me.
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Bernie is coming to the same theater where Hillary had an event a week or so ago. She filled the lobby, I have a feeling he will fill the theater
I expect so. Please don't forget to say something.
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Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone. This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies. Welcome to Iowa
These are all expensive full color, fold out mailings. I often think what would happen if all this money was channeled into paying the national debt.
What a wonderful thought.
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
Who picks a book #10 for a book club??
Actually, DR Jennifer, it's someone who's doing a fabulous job with the book group I started in 1992. She's very well-read, picks challenging books for us, and provides great background info right before our meetings. That's why I'm not making a big issue out of this - it may work out fine.
Even if you don't majorly complain i think that you should say something when you start your discussion. It is pretty ridiculous to choose a book that is part of a series. the person who chose the book might not even have realized that this would be an issue. As long as they know for next time.
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That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...
Who picks a book #10 for a book club??
I have read a book in a series for a discussion without having read previous books, and fortunately it was ok with those books.
There are some books in series that can be read as standalones. I read a lot of books where there are different narrators for each book/focus on a different couple. Those I would not object to being a book club book. Then there are those where there is a mystery in each book but the narrator is the same for all books. This becomes trickier because there is a lot of back story. If the book chosen is in this category then I guess i can sort of understand it. I also read a lot of series where the books have cliffhangers and you have to read all the books. I am guessing this book club book is more like the second category (however in this particular case it is a bit hard to follow the backstory).
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Good evening. Today I saw the tour of If/Then.
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I have fresh yeast and a big bag of flour. I am going to make pizzas tomorrow, since I will be trapped in a marathon and won't be able to get out until after well after noon.
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Did you like it DR LAURA?
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Futz & Finesse sounds like a law firm.
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Or maybe a beauty salon.
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Vibes for Jeanne and Elmore.
~~~Ditto!~~~
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I'm at my sister's after having gone into work for a couple of hours. My sister made me some waffles and eggs and they were very good.
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Stumble-through is done and no one went out after, so I think I'll go get a snack from Gelson's and just write, write, write.
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Tom, I am so sorry about your loss. Prayers and vibes for comfort to all who love Patsy
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Vixdad took me out for breakfast t the ihop
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Then I went into the office and had 6 uninterrupted hours of work.... No phone calls no emails no coworkers wanting me to explain something to them....
It was lovely... Well as lovely as working 6 hours for free on a Saturday can be
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But I got my desk into a very good place and was able to get 4 packages over to the FedEx in time so they will be delivered on Monday
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Then I stopped by the grocery store and did my shopping and also stocked up supplies for the church coffeehour
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Brought the groceries home and then ran over to visit my mom fior an hour or so
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Then I came home and,she quesadillas for dinner
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TOD. To the best of my knowledge I have never had Indian food
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Cillai really envy your opportunity to meet the candidates "up close and personal" as they say
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DR TCB, I saw this and thought of you!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/watch-this-innovative-man-in-a-wheelchair-plow-snow_56994d7ee4b0778f46f94aee
Don't let my apartment manager see that.
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Seven!!
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DR TCB, I'm very sorry to hear of your friend's death.
Thanks, Larry.
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JRand, I had a hard time following the split story lines. And the sound system is pretty bad.
I did get to see how the sign language interpreters signed the F word. They used it quite a bit.
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Condolences to TCB.
Thank you, Fred.
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My condolences, TCB.
Thanks, Kevin.
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Condolences to DR TCB on the passing of his friend.
Work vibes for DR VIXMOM.
Thanks, Jack.
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DR TCB, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend...
Thanks Ginny
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Good morning, all.
My condolences, TCB.
Thank you, John.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, TCB.
Thank you, Laura.
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I'm off to New Jersey to see some friends in a play.
Are you then going to Tacoma to see a friend in a play. Or two plays with two friends.
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I'm really looking forward to the play this afternoon, but I was warned that it's one act, no intermission.
Dale Wasserman, when asked why MAN OF LA MANCHA was written without an intermission said, that he was afraid that if he wrote in an intermission that it would give the audience a chance to leave and not come back.
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DR TCB, my condolences on the loss of your dear friend Patsy.
Thank you, Jane. She was a great lady (or maybe a great broad). Her Boston accent got thicker every year. She loved her vodker martinis on the rocks (no vermouth). Still smoked, and had a laugh that could stop traffic. She also had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I had ever met. She owned the travel agency where I worked, and she sent me around the world. Okay, maybe from Hawaii to Europe and places in between. I will miss her always.
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Sorry for your loss DR TCB!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thanks, Jennifer.
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So sorry to hear about your friend, Tom. It's always hard to lose a good friend.
Thanks, Jeanne.
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Condolences to TCB. I understand when people say no service, but sometimes I think it's harder for those left behind to not have a chance to say goodbye and celebrate the life of a family member or friend
Thanks, Cilla. I feel out of sorts not having a way to say goodbye.
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Vibes to elmore and to Jeanne!
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Tom, I am so sorry about your loss. Prayers and vibes for comfort to all who love Patsy
Thank you, my friend.
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Are you still awake, Vixmom?
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Back from the dance. I got to DJ again, which is fun. Late in the evening, I found David Bowie's Golden Days on the playlist, so I was able to do a tribute to him.
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Back from the dance. I got to DJ again, which is fun. Late in the evening, I found David Bowie's Golden Days on the playlist, so I was able to do a tribute to him.
But did you also dance?
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DR TCB, my condolences on the loss of your dear friend Patsy.
Thank you, Jane. She was a great lady (or maybe a great broad). Her Boston accent got thicker every year. She loved her vodker martinis on the rocks (no vermouth). Still smoked, and had a laugh that could stop traffic. She also had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I had ever met. She owned the travel agency where I worked, and she sent me around the world. Okay, maybe from Hawaii to Europe and places in between. I will miss her always.
What a great description and tribute to her.
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Jane, did you want me to make reservations at Harbor Lights?
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Back from the dance. I got to DJ again, which is fun. Late in the evening, I found David Bowie's Golden Days on the playlist, so I was able to do a tribute to him.
But did you also dance?
Yes. More so than usual.
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DR TCB, my condolences on the loss of your dear friend Patsy.
Thank you, Jane. She was a great lady (or maybe a great broad). Her Boston accent got thicker every year. She loved her vodker martinis on the rocks (no vermouth). Still smoked, and had a laugh that could stop traffic. She also had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I had ever met. She owned the travel agency where I worked, and she sent me around the world. Okay, maybe from Hawaii to Europe and places in between. I will miss her always.
What a great description and tribute to her.
I thought so, too.
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Just watching a supposedly "lost" episode of Carol Burnett's old variety show.
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The guests were Lucille Ball, Eddie Albert and Nancy Wilson, who sang a gorgeous version of "The Folks Who Live on the Hill."
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One of the other episodes features Chita Rivera and Bob Newhart, which should be fun.
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How are you tonight, TCB?
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Cillai really envy your opportunity to meet the candidates "up close and personal" as they say
Although they drive me crazy, I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to see them when they our stumping. They are going from small town to small town, talking to people in diners and pizza places and ice cream parlors, with a big venue thrown in here and there like a high school gymnasium or a theater. On days like tomorrow, it means going in and out of below zero weather and driving hours between stops. Then being asked questions in venues where it's so small it's hard to dodge a question. They have to work for our votes and if a candidate skips a part of the state, it's noticed and they won't win the votes there. Unfortunately, in most years it's just the hard cores who actually caucus. It sounds like Trump and Bernie will bring out a lot of first timers this year. That's how Obama won.
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Condolences to TCB. I understand when people say no service, but sometimes I think it's harder for those left behind to not have a chance to say goodbye and celebrate the life of a family member or friend
Thanks, Cilla. I feel out of sorts not having a way to say goodbye.
Then do your own little good bye service alone or get some friends together to tell Patsy stories and remember her life and the good times you had together. Maybe that would help
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DR TCB, my condolences on the loss of your dear friend Patsy.
Thank you, Jane. She was a great lady (or maybe a great broad). Her Boston accent got thicker every year. She loved her vodker martinis on the rocks (no vermouth). Still smoked, and had a laugh that could stop traffic. She also had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I had ever met. She owned the travel agency where I worked, and she sent me around the world. Okay, maybe from Hawaii to Europe and places in between. I will miss her always.
What a great description and tribute to her.
I thought so, too.
Me too!
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TCB the people who bought my next door neighbor's house live in Gig Harbor. Is that anywhere near where you are? I've never been to that part of Washington
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How are you tonight, TCB?
Not too good tonight. This is the anniversary of the day my mom was killed.
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TCB the people who bought my next door neighbor's house live in Gig Harbor. Is that anywhere near where you are? I've never been to that part of Washington
About three miles from my house. Just across the bridge from Tacoma.
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Really? From what I've been told by my former neighbor, they are keeping their home there and they will use this as a summer home. I think I met the wife when they were looking at the home. I saw her photo on facebook and remember seeing them. I spoke to her father and he asked if I was the neighbor, if it was a quiet neighborhood etc. I had very good feeling about them.
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He used to play hockey with our local pro hockey team. He now is a IT consultant. She grew up here and I think maybe they both worked at Gateway before they left town. I'm anxious to meet them, but no one has been around here at all. It's amazing what you can learn on the internet about people
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How are you tonight, TCB?
Not too good tonight. This is the anniversary of the day my mom was killed.
Oh, so sorry TCB. Thoughts and prayers to you
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Good night, all.
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Cillai really envy your opportunity to meet the candidates "up close and personal" as they say
Although they drive me crazy, I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to see them when they our stumping. They are going from small town to small town, talking to people in diners and pizza places and ice cream parlors, with a big venue thrown in here and there like a high school gymnasium or a theater. On days like tomorrow, it means going in and out of below zero weather and driving hours between stops. Then being asked questions in venues where it's so small it's hard to dodge a question. They have to work for our votes and if a candidate skips a part of the state, it's noticed and they won't win the votes there. Unfortunately, in most years it's just the hard cores who actually caucus. It sounds like Trump and Bernie will bring out a lot of first timers this year. That's how Obama won.
Interesting, thanks.
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I wish I could eat Indian food more often. Other than not liking it spicy I enjoy most of the vegetarian dishes.
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Hugs DR TCB!
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I always think I don't like Indian food but every time I've been to an Indian restaurant I enjoy it. I do always ask what the mildest dishes are. So far that's worked for me. I'm not a big curry fan and despite the history, most of the restaurants around here use curry
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I am glad you all enjoyed my description of Patsy.
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How are you tonight, TCB?
Not too good tonight. This is the anniversary of the day my mom was killed.
~~~Vibes of Comfort!!~~~
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Cillai really envy your opportunity to meet the candidates "up close and personal" as they say
Although they drive me crazy, I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to see them when they our stumping. They are going from small town to small town, talking to people in diners and pizza places and ice cream parlors, with a big venue thrown in here and there like a high school gymnasium or a theater. On days like tomorrow, it means going in and out of below zero weather and driving hours between stops. Then being asked questions in venues where it's so small it's hard to dodge a question. They have to work for our votes and if a candidate skips a part of the state, it's noticed and they won't win the votes there. Unfortunately, in most years it's just the hard cores who actually caucus. It sounds like Trump and Bernie will bring out a lot of first timers this year. That's how Obama won.
Interesting, thanks.
I will say it's going to be interesting to see the results and they will come fast this year. All the caucuses have electronic reporting this year. Do you remember the last time when the Republican caucus was very close and came down to one precinct and the precinct leader had gone home and gone to bed without reporting. CNN actually got a hold of her somehow after waiting hours and hours and asked her on the phone what the tally was. It was pretty funny, but very embarrassing for the state. So they are all electronic and will be tallied quickly that night
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I would have gladly spoken at her service.
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Last night I was still being weepy, when I looked up at the clock and it clicked over to 01/16. Not a good way to start off my day (even before I went to sleep).
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I'm tired. The current windchill outside is -25 F. Now that's cold
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Hugs to you TCB. That's a lot all at once
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I'm tired. The current windchill outside is -25 F. Now that's cold
Yikes! :o
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I need to switch over to the iPad. Back in 5.
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I'm up in my bedroom, on my tablet, watching "Tomorrowland."
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Hugs to you TCB. That's a lot all at once
Thank goodness my play didn't open this weekend!
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I'm up in my bedroom, on my tablet, watching "Tomorrowland."
What is Tomorrowland?
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In 104 more posts, I will have 50505
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In 104 more posts, I will have 50505
Well you better get to work ;) that's a cool number
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Hugs to you TCB. That's a lot all at once
Thank goodness my play didn't open this weekend!
Yes, that's a good thing
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Well, time for this cowgirl to hit the hay. Night all
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Nine!
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I've done about eleven pages. I may not get further than that, unless I have a second wind at some point.
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I've done about eleven pages. I may not get further than that, unless I have a second wind at some point.
I would say that eleven pages is pretty darn good!
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Yes, Cilla, another reason I wouldn't run for office.
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I have not received a single e-mail in over three and a half hours. That is unheard of!
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I'm up in my bedroom, on my tablet, watching "Tomorrowland."
What is Tomorrowland?
It's a sci-fi/fantasy movie with George Clooney that didn't do too well, but when BK talked about it in his notes (http://www.haineshisway.com/2015/10/a-trip-to-tomorrowland/), he thoroughly enjoyed it and recommended it highly. HERE (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WAJ8OLG/) is the Amazon listing.
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Are you enjoying it!
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I was hoping we would hear an update regarding Ron.
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Are you enjoying it!
So far, yes!
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George, you are going to have to set your DVR on January 31
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Why is that, TCB?
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Because, George, "GREASE -Live" is on that night.
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Because, George, "GREASE -Live" is on that night.
Ahh...thanks for the reminder!