I am sorry that this HELLO, DOLLY! CD doesn't include the Finale.
Well, they included the "Waiters' Gallop, which normally is not included.
It doen't match my balance on-line, so I'll have to figure out what's going on.
The arrangement of The Waiter's Galop isn't as good as the original, which is on our CD.
It doen't match my balance on-line, so I'll have to figure out what's going on.
How far off are you?
Oh wow, I just passed a millstone!
Oh wow, I just passed a millstone!
Thank you, George, I appreciate it.
65,000 posts by me! God, won't I ever shut up?
Good night, George. Thanks, again.
And the word of the day is: ZUGZWANG!
65,000 posts by me! God, won't I ever shut up?
I am sorry that this HELLO, DOLLY! CD doesn't include the Finale.
65,000 posts by me! God, won't I ever shut up?
Our voice of political idiocy, Sarah Palin, strikes again. In a CNN rant about people whose English is a second language, she had these immortal words of wisdom:
I’m here to tell you that American is the language that everybody in this country is going to have to use 24/7, the way it’s been done for thousands of years on this territory. Even Native Americans today speak our language, and they were, kind of, here before us. Just goes to show you don’t want to mess with Uncle Sam or else Uncle Sam is going to start messing with your native country, and it’s probably going to include nukes of some sort. Just ask Japanese-Americans.”
Thursday morning greetings! Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles, I think I'm finally beginning to feel better.
My doctor agrees I should take my Prozac at night. And so, last night I did.
I had one of my best sleeps ever (in recent years, that is). I stayed up until 10 p.m. hoping I wouldn't wake up too early. As it turns out, I was rather awake by 4:30 a.m, but still managed to drift off for an extra hour.
Thursday morning greetings! Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles, I think I'm finally beginning to feel better.
:)
I am packed & ready to go. I am looking forward to a mini HHW gathering in LA.
Thursday morning greetings! Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles, I think I'm finally beginning to feel better.
Ms. Palin speaks Murican.
My prayers for the victim who died in TIMES SQUARE and the ones who were injured!!!0
I am packed & ready to go. I am looking forward to a mini HHW gathering in LA.
Have fun and don't forget to take some pictures!
I just heard this on the news:
In their reports, Seattle police will no longer refer to criminals as "suspects". They will now be referred to as "community members".
Has everybody in my home town gone insane?
:(
I am packed & ready to go. I am looking forward to a mini HHW gathering in LA.
Have fun and don't forget to take some pictures!
Thanks. We have boarded our plane.
Our voice of political idiocy, Sarah Palin, strikes again. In a CNN rant about people whose English is a second language, she had these immortal words of wisdom:
I’m here to tell you that American is the language that everybody in this country is going to have to use 24/7, the way it’s been done for thousands of years on this territory. Even Native Americans today speak our language, and they were, kind of, here before us. Just goes to show you don’t want to mess with Uncle Sam or else Uncle Sam is going to start messing with your native country, and it’s probably going to include nukes of some sort. Just ask Japanese-Americans.”
My prayers for the victim who died in TIMES SQUARE and the ones who were injured!!!0
Good news, Bruce. I know you're relieved.
My doctor agrees I should take my Prozac at night. And so, last night I did.
I had one of my best sleeps ever (in recent years, that is). I stayed up until 10 p.m. hoping I wouldn't wake up too early. As it turns out, I was rather awake by 4:30 a.m, but still managed to drift off for an extra hour.
Business issues - several job offers - completed.
Just got the final confirmation that our final actor in Dial 'M' is definitely cast.
A friend of mine told me the story of a time that he went to a barbecue picnic/get-together and the host was smoking a cigar while making a big vat of chili. My friend also noticed that the host/chili cooker was covertly flicking the his cigar ashes INTO THE CHILI! My friend was shocked to say the least! He quietly asked the host what he was doing and the guy said that that was his secret ingredient! My friend said that that was the best chili that he had ever had.
:-X
And in other news...Roger Ailes has died (http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/18/media/roger-ailes-dies/index.html).
And in other news...Roger Ailes has died (http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/18/media/roger-ailes-dies/index.html).
Saw that. While I'm sorry he's dead, I take great exception to calling him a patriot. He cared only about himself, as his disregard of the laws of the land have made abundantly clear.
I've posted this before (here's how I wrote it in 2010):QuoteA friend of mine told me the story of a time that he went to a barbecue picnic/get-together and the host was smoking a cigar while making a big vat of chili. My friend also noticed that the host/chili cooker was covertly flicking the his cigar ashes INTO THE CHILI! My friend was shocked to say the least! He quietly asked the host what he was doing and the guy said that that was his secret ingredient! My friend said that that was the best chili that he had ever had.
:-X
And in other news...Roger Ailes has died (http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/18/media/roger-ailes-dies/index.html).
And in other news...Roger Ailes has died (http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/18/media/roger-ailes-dies/index.html).
I've been told one should speak only good of the dead, although I hardly ever do.
Roger Ailes is dead. Good.
About two hours ago, I got a text from our producer that he was sending me the first edit of the Moonshine & Mistletoe recording. I'm still waiting.
Color me impatient.
About two hours ago, I got a text from our producer that he was sending me the first edit of the Moonshine & Mistletoe recording. I'm still waiting.
Color me impatient.
Well, I've heard the rough mix. Much of it I like, but there are missing sections, and a few clunky things. I think it can all be cleared up, but the production team may be the worst I've worked with on any recording.Clear recording vibes.
Well, I've heard the rough mix. Much of it I like, but there are missing sections, and a few clunky things. I think it can all be cleared up, but the production team may be the worst I've worked with on any recording.Clear recording vibes.
My laptop is working again. Yay!
My laptop is working again. Yay!
Business issues - several job offers - completed. I need to mail a bill and get to work!
Finding the Kindle Vibes for George
Thanks DR KEVIN H.
Thanks DR VIXMOM.
DR VIXMOM what is the purpose of your visit to the website today?
More vibes to Jrand!Wahts spilchek?
I think vixmom is here to test the Spell-check.
Perhaps she saw John G's post about how chili shouldn't be sweet and came to HHW to set the record straight.
And on a happier note...Chinese Theatre marks 90 years as Hollywood glamour hotspot (http://my.xfinity.com/articles/entertainment-movies/20170518/US--Chinese-Theatre-Turns-90-4e2a)!
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Travel vibes for DR JANE.
Have a safe flight, Jane!
Travel vibes for DR Jane. Should that be a perpetual statement?
Jane, my favorite food store is across the street from Erik's office. It's a bit of a hike from my apartment.
Travel Vibes for Jane and Keith, our resident gypsies
In Feb. or March 1979, family madness drove me out of my parents' home. i had nowhere to go, so for about a week, I lived at the Arts In Middletown building where I was directing The Beggar's Opera. I was sleeping on the floor, and bathing every day at the YMCA, thanks to my membership there.
One day at rehearsal, Linda Lehmkuhl, who played oe of the whores, asked me if the rumor was true that I was essentially living at the AIM Building. When I admitted it, she said, I've got a spare room and you can come and live with me and my boys. So, from then until I moved to New York in the middle of June 1979, I had a large, wonderful bedroom in Linda's home. She's a wonderfully crazy lady with an enormous heart, and I am still grateful for her kindness in the midst of major turmoil. Her sons were in high school and junior high school, and it was probably my happiest time of six years in Middletown.
Tonight on Facebook, on a theatre page, a Vance Lehmkuhl asked me: didn't we live together? The answer is yes. we are now Facebook friends and today is Linda's birthday.
In Feb. or March 1979, family madness drove me out of my parents' home. i had nowhere to go, so for about a week, I lived at the Arts In Middletown building where I was directing The Beggar's Opera. I was sleeping on the floor, and bathing every day at the YMCA, thanks to my membership there.
One day at rehearsal, Linda Lehmkuhl, who played oe of the whores, asked me if the rumor was true that I was essentially living at the AIM Building. When I admitted it, she said, I've got a spare room and you can come and live with me and my boys. So, from then until I moved to New York in the middle of June 1979, I had a large, wonderful bedroom in Linda's home. She's a wonderfully crazy lady with an enormous heart, and I am still grateful for her kindness in the midst of major turmoil. Her sons were in high school and junior high school, and it was probably my happiest time of six years in Middletown.
Tonight on Facebook, on a theatre page, a Vance Lehmkuhl asked me: didn't we live together? The answer is yes. we are now Facebook friends and today is Linda's birthday.
This is a wonderful heartwarming story.
In Feb. or March 1979, family madness drove me out of my parents' home. i had nowhere to go, so for about a week, I lived at the Arts In Middletown building where I was directing The Beggar's Opera. I was sleeping on the floor, and bathing every day at the YMCA, thanks to my membership there.
One day at rehearsal, Linda Lehmkuhl, who played oe of the whores, asked me if the rumor was true that I was essentially living at the AIM Building. When I admitted it, she said, I've got a spare room and you can come and live with me and my boys. So, from then until I moved to New York in the middle of June 1979, I had a large, wonderful bedroom in Linda's home. She's a wonderfully crazy lady with an enormous heart, and I am still grateful for her kindness in the midst of major turmoil. Her sons were in high school and junior high school, and it was probably my happiest time of six years in Middletown.
Tonight on Facebook, on a theatre page, a Vance Lehmkuhl asked me: didn't we live together? The answer is yes. we are now Facebook friends and today is Linda's birthday.
Evening all. Not much to say-I'm feeling a little down. Today marked the 10th anniversary of my Mom's passing. Sometimes I think is it really 10 YEARs or was it just yesterday?
Last week when I went to the doctor the receptionist handed me a piece of paper with my name, address, etc and asked me if it was all correct. Yes. Then another piece of paper asking there purpose of my visit. They KNOW the purpose of my visit--I'm required to give it in order to schedule the appointment. I asked about all this extra paper. It turns out they recently confused two patients--very similar names, I was told--and have added this to try to do better. They DO need to do better, but I doubt that this is the way to do it. My dentist takes a picture of each of his patients and adds it to their file so that the staff can recognize them better. I think that makes sense!
Linda is, indeed, a lovely person. Last time I saw her was at Dayton's Schuster Center when we were there for a Broadway tour and she was ushering.
Linda is, indeed, a lovely person. Last time I saw her was at Dayton's Schuster Center when we were there for a Broadway tour and she was ushering.
Sometime around 1975, I learned that Linda was ushering for the Cincinnati Summer Opera and I told her that I would love to do that. She got me on the usher's list and I worked every production the summers of 1976, 77, and 78.
Linda is, indeed, a lovely person. Last time I saw her was at Dayton's Schuster Center when we were there for a Broadway tour and she was ushering.
Sometime around 1975, I learned that Linda was ushering for the Cincinnati Summer Opera and I told her that I would love to do that. She got me on the usher's list and I worked every production the summers of 1976, 77, and 78.
Was that at the Zoo?
My laptop is working again. Yay!
What did you do to it?
I just learned that my friend, author James Spada, has died. He'd been ill for some time, but I thought he was improving. Sad.
In Feb. or March 1979, family madness drove me out of my parents' home. i had nowhere to go, so for about a week, I lived at the Arts In Middletown building where I was directing The Beggar's Opera. I was sleeping on the floor, and bathing every day at the YMCA, thanks to my membership there.
One day at rehearsal, Linda Lehmkuhl, who played oe of the whores, asked me if the rumor was true that I was essentially living at the AIM Building. When I admitted it, she said, I've got a spare room and you can come and live with me and my boys. So, from then until I moved to New York in the middle of June 1979, I had a large, wonderful bedroom in Linda's home. She's a wonderfully crazy lady with an enormous heart, and I am still grateful for her kindness in the midst of major turmoil. Her sons were in high school and junior high school, and it was probably my happiest time of six years in Middletown.
Tonight on Facebook, on a theatre page, a Vance Lehmkuhl asked me: didn't we live together? The answer is yes. we are now Facebook friends and today is Linda's birthday.
Perhaps she saw John G's post about how chili shouldn't be sweet and came to HHW to set the record straight.
Thanks Jeanne I nearly forgot. John would HATE my chili... No beans and the meat is nicely minced but I use tomatoes AND the dreaded brown sugar....
The chili starts out tasting sweet but builds to a medium burn...
I don't see the sense of burning your mouth off either...some at the chili contest don't think the chili is hot enough unless you experience actual physical pain upon ingesting it
Evening all. Not much to say-I'm feeling a little down. Today marked the 10th anniversary of my Mom's passing. Sometimes I think is it really 10 YEARs or was it just yesterday?
My laptop is working again. Yay!
What did you do to it?
Someone from IT finally came to fix it. I can't repair Jack.
I just learned that my friend, author James Spada, has died. He'd been ill for some time, but I thought he was improving. Sad.
Ushered tonight for Whose Live Anyway, the live version of the TV show, Who's Line Is It Anyway. It had several of the original stars, though not Drew Carey.
The audience was in hysterics for most of the evening, and the people they called up on stage were funny. The first woman was an anesthesiologist who was there with her friend, Chris, an OBGYN. There were jokes about Chris all evening.
Perhaps she saw John G's post about how chili shouldn't be sweet and came to HHW to set the record straight.
Thanks Jeanne I nearly forgot. John would HATE my chili... No beans and the meat is nicely minced but I use tomatoes AND the dreaded brown sugar....
The chili starts out tasting sweet but builds to a medium burn...
I don't see the sense of burning your mouth off either...some at the chili contest don't think the chili is hot enough unless you experience actual physical pain upon ingesting it
Your idea of acute physical pain is probably my idea of mildly piquant.
:)
Last week when I went to the doctor the receptionist handed me a piece of paper with my name, address, etc and asked me if it was all correct. Yes. Then another piece of paper asking there purpose of my visit. They KNOW the purpose of my visit--I'm required to give it in order to schedule the appointment. I asked about all this extra paper. It turns out they recently confused two patients--very similar names, I was told--and have added this to try to do better. They DO need to do better, but I doubt that this is the way to do it. My dentist takes a picture of each of his patients and adds it to their file so that the staff can recognize them better. I think that makes sense!
A few months ago I got an email from Walgreens that my prescription was ready to be picked up. I haven't used Walgreens in years. She insisted it was me, gave my date of birth and everything. I finally convinced her that I since she was in the east somewhere and I was in Arizona that she had clicked on the wrong name in the computer. I guess there's another one of me out there.
So now I give my name, date of birth, and my street name. Just in case.
Perhaps she saw John G's post about how chili shouldn't be sweet and came to HHW to set the record straight.
Thanks Jeanne I nearly forgot. John would HATE my chili... No beans and the meat is nicely minced but I use tomatoes AND the dreaded brown sugar....
The chili starts out tasting sweet but builds to a medium burn...
I don't see the sense of burning your mouth off either...some at the chili contest don't think the chili is hot enough unless you experience actual physical pain upon ingesting it
Your idea of acute physical pain is probably my idea of mildly piquant.
:)
I suppose you don't approve of topping chili with sour cream :D
Perhaps she saw John G's post about how chili shouldn't be sweet and came to HHW to set the record straight.
Thanks Jeanne I nearly forgot. John would HATE my chili... No beans and the meat is nicely minced but I use tomatoes AND the dreaded brown sugar....
The chili starts out tasting sweet but builds to a medium burn...
I don't see the sense of burning your mouth off either...some at the chili contest don't think the chili is hot enough unless you experience actual physical pain upon ingesting it
Your idea of acute physical pain is probably my idea of mildly piquant.
:)
I suppose you don't approve of topping chili with sour cream :D
I see nothing wrong with that, though I like cheese better myself. And more hot sauce.
Last week when I went to the doctor the receptionist handed me a piece of paper with my name, address, etc and asked me if it was all correct. Yes. Then another piece of paper asking there purpose of my visit. They KNOW the purpose of my visit--I'm required to give it in order to schedule the appointment. I asked about all this extra paper. It turns out they recently confused two patients--very similar names, I was told--and have added this to try to do better. They DO need to do better, but I doubt that this is the way to do it. My dentist takes a picture of each of his patients and adds it to their file so that the staff can recognize them better. I think that makes sense!
A few months ago I got an email from Walgreens that my prescription was ready to be picked up. I haven't used Walgreens in years. She insisted it was me, gave my date of birth and everything. I finally convinced her that I since she was in the east somewhere and I was in Arizona that she had clicked on the wrong name in the computer. I guess there's another one of me out there.
So now I give my name, date of birth, and my street name. Just in case.
Some years ago I went to a new doctor for the first time. He came in to see me with what he said was my file....it was for another woman with my same name and I had trouble convincing him of that fact.... I did not go a second time
Unfortunately, it clearly came from a smoker's home - you could smell it a mile away and it's made my eyes itch and I hate it so it's going in the cupboard and far away from the likes of me.
65,000 posts by me! God, won't I ever shut up?
I hope not!
Congrats to TCB on your fabulous milestone!
I am sorry that this HELLO, DOLLY! CD doesn't include the Finale.
TCB - The Finale in this production (at least when I saw it) didn't include the Dancing-It Only Takes a Moment- Put On Your Sunday Clothes sections. It's just the "Hello Dolly" section (IIRC it was at the end of the bows when Bette Midler took her curtain call) that normally ends the finale. It would have been a very short track.
Who knows? maybe they recorded it, but decided the album was best ended on the David Hyde Pierce - Better Midler duet.
Tom, both places were nice. I believe it was Harbour Lights, the 2nd time, where we had the impressive chocolate cake.
Congrats to DR TCB on his millstone.
Thanks DR JEANNE and all DEAR READERS for their continued thoughts and vibes.
65,000 posts by me! God, won't I ever shut up?
Hopefully not for a long time to come.
Congratulations, TCB, on the milestone.
Congratulations on your new plateau TCB
Congrats on your milestone, DR TCB!
In Feb. or March 1979, family madness drove me out of my parents' home. i had nowhere to go, so for about a week, I lived at the Arts In Middletown building where I was directing The Beggar's Opera. I was sleeping on the floor, and bathing every day at the YMCA, thanks to my membership there.
One day at rehearsal, Linda Lehmkuhl, who played oe of the whores, asked me if the rumor was true that I was essentially living at the AIM Building. When I admitted it, she said, I've got a spare room and you can come and live with me and my boys. So, from then until I moved to New York in the middle of June 1979, I had a large, wonderful bedroom in Linda's home. She's a wonderfully crazy lady with an enormous heart, and I am still grateful for her kindness in the midst of major turmoil. Her sons were in high school and junior high school, and it was probably my happiest time of six years in Middletown.
Tonight on Facebook, on a theatre page, a Vance Lehmkuhl asked me: didn't we live together? The answer is yes. we are now Facebook friends and today is Linda's birthday.
In Feb. or March 1979, family madness drove me out of my parents' home. i had nowhere to go, so for about a week, I lived at the Arts In Middletown building where I was directing The Beggar's Opera. I was sleeping on the floor, and bathing every day at the YMCA, thanks to my membership there.
One day at rehearsal, Linda Lehmkuhl, who played oe of the whores, asked me if the rumor was true that I was essentially living at the AIM Building. When I admitted it, she said, I've got a spare room and you can come and live with me and my boys. So, from then until I moved to New York in the middle of June 1979, I had a large, wonderful bedroom in Linda's home. She's a wonderfully crazy lady with an enormous heart, and I am still grateful for her kindness in the midst of major turmoil. Her sons were in high school and junior high school, and it was probably my happiest time of six years in Middletown.
Tonight on Facebook, on a theatre page, a Vance Lehmkuhl asked me: didn't we live together? The answer is yes. we are now Facebook friends and today is Linda's birthday.
This is a wonderful heartwarming story.
Happy birthday to the lovely Linda. I must admit I was taken aback at first as I read "played" as "was a "
I just learned that my friend, author James Spada, has died. He'd been ill for some time, but I thought he was improving. Sad.
Seattle Grunge legend, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden has taken his own life.
Ushered tonight for Whose Live Anyway, the live version of the TV show, Who's Line Is It Anyway. It had several of the original stars, though not Drew Carey.
The audience was in hysterics for most of the evening, and the people they called up on stage were funny. The first woman was an anesthesiologist who was there with her friend, Chris, an OBGYN. There were jokes about Chris all evening.
Hi, Tom. You're early tonight. Couldn't wait to talk to us?
Jane, are you familiar with the natural foods store, Rainbow Acres? On Washington Blvd, about two blocks east of Costco, other side of the street. (AKA my favorite food store.) They have very good prepared foods--salads, sandwiches, hot entrees, and also a juice bar. I warn you their desserts are to die for. Vegetarian-friendly. I was thinking you might want a light meal while in LA. Restaurants can be so tiresome! ;)
www.rainbowacresca.com
((((Hugs ))))) for Danise. I hope your memories bring you comfort
Unfortunately, it clearly came from a smoker's home - you could smell it a mile away and it's made my eyes itch and I hate it so it's going in the cupboard and far away from the likes of me.
The phlebotomist forgot to clear the previous patient's name out of the label-maker. It was a man's name.:o
I just learned that my friend, author James Spada, has died. He'd been ill for some time, but I thought he was improving. Sad.
Perhaps she saw John G's post about how chili shouldn't be sweet and came to HHW to set the record straight.
Thanks Jeanne I nearly forgot. John would HATE my chili... No beans and the meat is nicely minced but I use tomatoes AND the dreaded brown sugar....
The chili starts out tasting sweet but builds to a medium burn...
I don't see the sense of burning your mouth off either...some at the chili contest don't think the chili is hot enough unless you experience actual physical pain upon ingesting it
Your idea of acute physical pain is probably my idea of mildly piquant.
:)
Last week when I went to the doctor the receptionist handed me a piece of paper with my name, address, etc and asked me if it was all correct. Yes. Then another piece of paper asking there purpose of my visit. They KNOW the purpose of my visit--I'm required to give it in order to schedule the appointment. I asked about all this extra paper. It turns out they recently confused two patients--very similar names, I was told--and have added this to try to do better. They DO need to do better, but I doubt that this is the way to do it. My dentist takes a picture of each of his patients and adds it to their file so that the staff can recognize them better. I think that makes sense!
A few months ago I got an email from Walgreens that my prescription was ready to be picked up. I haven't used Walgreens in years. She insisted it was me, gave my date of birth and everything. I finally convinced her that I since she was in the east somewhere and I was in Arizona that she had clicked on the wrong name in the computer. I guess there's another one of me out there.
So now I give my name, date of birth, and my street name. Just in case.
Some years ago I went to a new doctor for the first time. He came in to see me with what he said was my file....it was for another woman with my same name and I had trouble convincing him of that fact.... I did not go a second time
That's a bit scary.
See? a photo would help. things are just too impersonal.
Last week when I went to the doctor the receptionist handed me a piece of paper with my name, address, etc and asked me if it was all correct. Yes. Then another piece of paper asking there purpose of my visit. They KNOW the purpose of my visit--I'm required to give it in order to schedule the appointment. I asked about all this extra paper. It turns out they recently confused two patients--very similar names, I was told--and have added this to try to do better. They DO need to do better, but I doubt that this is the way to do it. My dentist takes a picture of each of his patients and adds it to their file so that the staff can recognize them better. I think that makes sense!
A few months ago I got an email from Walgreens that my prescription was ready to be picked up. I haven't used Walgreens in years. She insisted it was me, gave my date of birth and everything. I finally convinced her that I since she was in the east somewhere and I was in Arizona that she had clicked on the wrong name in the computer. I guess there's another one of me out there.
So now I give my name, date of birth, and my street name. Just in case.
Some years ago I went to a new doctor for the first time. He came in to see me with what he said was my file....it was for another woman with my same name and I had trouble convincing him of that fact.... I did not go a second time
Unfortunately, it clearly came from a smoker's home - you could smell it a mile away and it's made my eyes itch and I hate it so it's going in the cupboard and far away from the likes of me.
Last week when I went to the doctor the receptionist handed me a piece of paper with my name, address, etc and asked me if it was all correct. Yes. Then another piece of paper asking there purpose of my visit. They KNOW the purpose of my visit--I'm required to give it in order to schedule the appointment. I asked about all this extra paper. It turns out they recently confused two patients--very similar names, I was told--and have added this to try to do better. They DO need to do better, but I doubt that this is the way to do it. My dentist takes a picture of each of his patients and adds it to their file so that the staff can recognize them better. I think that makes sense!
A few months ago I got an email from Walgreens that my prescription was ready to be picked up. I haven't used Walgreens in years. She insisted it was me, gave my date of birth and everything. I finally convinced her that I since she was in the east somewhere and I was in Arizona that she had clicked on the wrong name in the computer. I guess there's another one of me out there.
So now I give my name, date of birth, and my street name. Just in case.
Some years ago I went to a new doctor for the first time. He came in to see me with what he said was my file....it was for another woman with my same name and I had trouble convincing him of that fact.... I did not go a second time
That's a bit scary.
See? a photo would help. things are just too impersonal.
At Kaiser Permanente (formerly Group Health), they now always ask you to confirm your name and birth date...you have to do that with every new person you see, so you end up saying it quite a few times for each visit.
I am getting rather worried about him. He took a fall the other night in the bathroom. He is going to start using a walker around his apartment.