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Title: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 12:13:55 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of an unexpected writing gift, and now it is time for you to post until the unexpected cows come home.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 12:14:50 AM
And the word of the day is: LEITMOTIF!
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Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 12:27:32 AM
Wordle 1,303 5/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜
⬜🟩🟨⬜⬜
🟩🟩⬜🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 01:38:18 AM
Terrific links in the posts yesterday.

Lots of food items to read about.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 01:38:37 AM
Continued writing vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 01:39:12 AM
I have dipped water out of both kitchen sinks and am boiling water as suggested by DR JEANNE.  We shall see what happens.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 01:39:27 AM
We are supposed to rise to 32 degrees today, we shall see.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 02:03:31 AM
JRand After Dark!
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 02:04:04 AM
Notes recited. Debugged.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 02:15:05 AM
Seventeen pages. I got a really good idea in the shower, which is where I get a lot of good ideas.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 02:15:31 AM
And boy did it help the sequence and really added to it. Second writing gift.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 02:16:04 AM
And I'll be in bed before four. Like right now.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 02:51:32 AM
Good news from MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 02:51:50 AM
LOL DR RODZINSKI maybe I should do a podcast with that title.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 02:54:13 AM
Well, fellow HHW'ers.

DR JEANNE's sound advice worked like a charm.  As I said, I dipped the standing water from both sinks.

I poured a spaghetti cooker full of boiling water in the sink with the main drain.  And waited....but not even 5 minutes.  And the drain was working like crazy.

Just for insurance, I did it twice more.

DR JEANNE saved me probably $200 or more!  I highly recommend the technique to anyone who has a similar problem.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 03:06:04 AM
Rod Taylor was also in WORLD WITHOUT END in 1956.....where a group of spacemen crash landed back on earth - in the FUTURE!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 04:27:40 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 04:31:17 AM
I think my vaccine reaction is a thing of the past. After I posted yesterday afternoon, I went back to bed, w3atched some TV and read a bit. All three cats were in bed with me, and around 7:30 I turned off the lights. I awoke around 11:30 for a bathroom break, and another around 3:00. Some time around 5:00 I decided it was time to get up, but Thatch and Annabelle wanted to cuddle, so we lazed around until 6:00 when I finally started moving.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 04:36:54 AM
I feel so much better than yestertday, and I have a bit of tidying up to do. I have an afternoon bath, which I dread because of my fear of falling and seriously injuring myself, and I miss the days when I was more agile and steady and baths were not treacherous situations to be avoided.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 04:51:57 AM
Several days ago, thinking it was an adaptation of Edith Wharton or another late 19th century novelist, I began watching on Amazon Prime a BBC series, Aristocrats, based on a Stella Tillyard biography of the Lennox sisters, whose grandfather was the Duke(?) of Richmond at the court of King George II. I gave the ode a try and decided to stay with it. I had finished Season 1 of Merecy Street, only to find that Amazon Prime was not showing Season 2 for free, and I cannot afford to pay for it. I can barely pay for food for myself and the cats these days.
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:04:32 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:04:57 AM
I shall try the boiling water method. Thanks, DR Jeanne and DR Jrand74!
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:05:20 AM
And others.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:05:37 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:06:11 AM
.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:06:28 AM
Who decides these things?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:07:31 AM
~~~VIBES FOR FIRE CONTAINMENT, SAFETY FOR ALL, AND COMFORT TO THOSE AFFECTED~~~
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:08:01 AM
I have some projects to attend to this morning.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:08:13 AM
One especially long overdue.
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:08:25 AM
I must NOT procrastinate!
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:08:58 AM
PAGE TWO!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:09:23 AM
 :)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2025, 05:28:08 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2025, 05:29:30 AM
I woke up way too early this morning, read for a bit, and thankfully fell back to sleep. I don’t recall any dreams, but they’re always there.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2025, 05:30:32 AM
:)

O M G.  Could that have been for real?

Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2025, 05:38:45 AM
I’d almost forgotten this because of my screwed up days, but today at noon I’ve got a movie to see at the Bedford Playhouse:  a silent film, THE BIG PARADE (1925). I’d watched the Blu-ray recently in preparation, thank goodness, because it’s a 2-1/2 hour one I want to be able to appreciate seeing there and I wouldn’t want to walk in cold on something like that. Looking forward to it, it’s been too long since my last visit there, thanks to my November and December activities.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 12, 2025, 05:40:10 AM
:)

O M G.  Could that have been for real?

It's a great "side eye" photo, though!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2025, 05:41:17 AM
:)

O M G.  Could that have been for real?

It's a great "side eye" photo, though!

No kidding!  Incredible.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 12, 2025, 05:41:43 AM
Singdaw's "National Curried Chicken Day" alert has sent my taste buds into overdrive.

A heaping pile of said chicken on a bed of white fluffy rice would be wonderful!

It's 8:30 a.m., however, and I haven't had brekkies yet.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 05:44:49 AM
That one guy wishes he was sitting in any OTHER seat on the plane.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 12, 2025, 05:45:08 AM
It is Sunday, January 12th, 2025 in Johnston SC, CSRA.

It is 23 F, the ground is white with frost, and the sun is shining.

Today is my weekly Zoom chat with a group of friends who have been meeting since about three months into the COVID pandemic...or, roughly, more than four years.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 05:45:17 AM
Glad that DR ELMORE is having a good day.

I remember the Lennox Sisters on Lawrence Welk.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 05:46:04 AM
I am watching a few more episodes of ROUTE 66 which is entertaining but can also be a bit full of itself.....especially the titles.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 12, 2025, 05:46:41 AM
Glad that DR ELMORE is having a good day.

I remember the Lennox Sisters on Lawrence Welk.

They were great, alongside Robby and Prissy, Nora Ziffel, et. al.

Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 12, 2025, 05:50:20 AM
I am watching a few more episodes of ROUTE 66 which is entertaining but can also be a bit full of itself.....especially the titles.

I think they tried to jazz up those titles because of the great music for the show's theme.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 05:54:29 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 05:55:32 AM
Elmore, I think I have season two of Mercy Street on DVD, if you want to watch it.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 06:00:26 AM
I started Han Kang’s disturbing novel Human Acts last night. It’s about shocking political unrest in South Korea and the violence is quite graphic. I thought I was going to dream about it. Instead, I had bad dreams about doing the daily Octordle. Or trying to do it since my hands were not available. And it wasn’t working just to use my mind.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Laura on January 12, 2025, 06:17:59 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on January 12, 2025, 06:18:14 AM
I'm glad the hot water thing worked on the drain.
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Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 06:42:57 AM
I got an email from church saying the heater wasn’t working, so I stayed home to watch online. Apparently the people working on fixing the heat jostled the camera, so it’s not online anymore. I feel sorry for all involved.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 07:00:27 AM
Well, fellow HHW'ers.

DR JEANNE's sound advice worked like a charm.  As I said, I dipped the standing water from both sinks.

I poured a spaghetti cooker full of boiling water in the sink with the main drain.  And waited....but not even 5 minutes.  And the drain was working like crazy.

Just for insurance, I did it twice more.

DR JEANNE saved me probably $200 or more!  I highly recommend the technique to anyone who has a similar problem.


That your fellow DRs can save you money - that could make it even more likely that HHW will be the most popular site on the internet!


Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 07:02:02 AM
:)


LOL!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 07:09:03 AM
I can barely pay for food for myself and the cats these days.

Have you tried the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund)?

With your 2024 credentials of being interviewed in the Sunday Times Arts and Leisure section for the ballet, and your credit in the GYPSY program, now might be a particularly great time for your making a request there. 
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 07:10:55 AM
Two HUGE soup stock pots of boiling water down the bathroom sink drain seems to have done the trick.
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 07:11:13 AM
Thanks again, DR Jeanne and DR Jrand74!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 07:17:49 AM
 :)
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Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 07:20:31 AM
:)


LOL!  That's a helpful bit of info about not throwing stress balls!


Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 07:26:10 AM
LOL DR FREDDIE indeed.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 07:26:24 AM
DR singdaw it's almost a miracle!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 07:26:39 AM
Maybe we should rename her ST. JEANNE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 07:26:48 AM
Page Three
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 07:27:57 AM
Season 2 Episode 29 of ROUTE 66 had about half of its run time filmed at Ocean Park in Santa Monica....as the credits say.

And Martin Milner is in the shower.....from the shoulders up.  He has freckles back there, too.
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Post by: Donald on January 12, 2025, 07:58:17 AM
Happy Sunday!  On the new episode of the Broadway Radio Show, I am joined by award-winning performer Ari Axelrod to chat about his new album coming out this Friday called A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway. It's an entertaining and insightful conversation....check it out!

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/

Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2025, 08:20:05 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2025, 08:20:36 AM
Wordle:  3/6
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 08:21:42 AM
Finished one long-delayed task. Several more to go.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 08:21:55 AM
 :)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 08:32:13 AM
I love the words AND the music for this song by John Bucchino.

In a Restaurant By the Sea

In a restaurant by the sea
On a liquid afternoon
For a moment eyes collide
And the world's periphery



Now your pupils learn the sun
To reflect it brighter back
In a moment I'll come to
And retrieve a sip of wine
But for now, I drink you in

Inches separate our hands
When I move to close the gap
You won't clutch or draw away
As too many have before



For a moment eyes collide
And reality's the dream
With the wine wet on your lips
And a tear moist in my eye



In a restaurant by a sea
On a liquid afternoon

For a moment...
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 08:49:22 AM
> You won't clutch or draw away
As too many have before


How many times has he tried this “restaurant by the sea” move?
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2025, 08:52:10 AM
Greetings from the Bedford Playhouse.
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Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 08:54:44 AM
If anyone else has been interested in the question of whether the actress Beulah Bondi is related to the incoming Attorney General Pam Bondi: 

It looks like she might not be, since Beulah Bondi's real name is Beulah Bondy.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 09:05:48 AM
Well, fellow HHW'ers.

DR JEANNE's sound advice worked like a charm.  As I said, I dipped the standing water from both sinks.

I poured a spaghetti cooker full of boiling water in the sink with the main drain.  And waited....but not even 5 minutes.  And the drain was working like crazy.

Just for insurance, I did it twice more.

DR JEANNE saved me probably $200 or more!  I highly recommend the technique to anyone who has a similar problem.

Fantastic.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 09:08:10 AM
DR Rodzinski, your morning sounded like fun while the story of your evening was very moving.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 09:08:57 AM
~~~VIBES FOR FIRE CONTAINMENT, SAFETY FOR ALL, AND COMFORT TO THOSE AFFECTED~~~

DITTO!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 09:10:23 AM
Wordle:  3/6

Nice.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 09:11:36 AM
Maybe Keith should always do Wordle in the morning as he got it in two today
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 09:17:03 AM
Yes most interesting posts from DR RODZINSKI.

I also liked your interpretation of the poem posted by DR singdaw - who has a working drain now as do I.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 09:22:29 AM
Wordle in Three.
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Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 09:30:47 AM
Nice!
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:48:35 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe five hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:49:23 AM
I'm afraid all that terrible food yesterday, one thing after another, really gave me severe nausea - no throwing up but just yucky.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:51:32 AM
I've seen the Pacific Ocean Park episode of Route 66. I've always loved the actress who guest stars - Susan Oliver. I know I wrote about her last time I watched it, which was not all that long ago.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:51:46 AM
Blecch.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 10:17:50 AM
Glad that DR ELMORE is having a good day.

I remember the Lennox Sisters on Lawrence Welk.

While I am enjoying the BBC series, a good musical number would certainly liven things up a bit.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 10:19:14 AM
Elmore, I think I have season two of Mercy Street on DVD, if you want to watch it.

That's a very kind and generous offer, but you'd probably never get it back.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 10:22:58 AM
I love the words AND the music for this song by John Bucchino.

In a Restaurant By the Sea

In a restaurant by the sea
On a liquid afternoon
For a moment eyes collide
And the world's periphery



Now your pupils learn the sun
To reflect it brighter back
In a moment I'll come to
And retrieve a sip of wine
But for now, I drink you in

Inches separate our hands
When I move to close the gap
You won't clutch or draw away
As too many have before



For a moment eyes collide
And reality's the dream
With the wine wet on your lips
And a tear moist in my eye



In a restaurant by a sea
On a liquid afternoon

For a moment...

The last time I spoke to John Bucchino, he wanted to know how if something he'd written was eligible for the Pulitzer Prize. He's never called back.
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Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 10:34:47 AM

The last time I spoke to John Bucchino, he wanted to know how if something he'd written was eligible for the Pulitzer Prize. He's never called back.



Do you think he was hoping you'd nominate him, the way you did successfully for "Sunday in the Park with George"
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Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 10:51:54 AM
Elmore, I think I have season two of Mercy Street on DVD, if you want to watch it.

That's a very kind and generous offer, but you'd probably never get it back.

I paid $1 for it. No great loss. I’ll look for it.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 10:57:09 AM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24971)

Love it! ;D
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Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 10:58:05 AM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24975)

:o
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Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 10:58:24 AM
Oh, look!  It's Page Four! :D
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Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 10:59:02 AM
Well, this is cool...someone just posted a complete audio of the original production of The Sound of Music on YouTube!

The Sound of Music (October 8 1961) Full Show: Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel & Original Broadway Cast (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=szjWjfYDy7A)

Here's the first paragraph in the description:

Vincent J. Donehue was the director for the original 1959 Broadway production of Sound of Music. The show was the final Broadway collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and starred Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel, Patricia Neway, Marion Marlowe, Lauri Peters, Brian Davies, and many others. Joe Layton did the dances.

And it sounds amazing! :)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 11:03:47 AM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24977)

:))
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 11:04:46 AM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24979)

Cute!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 11:18:42 AM
I love the words AND the music for this song by John Bucchino.

In a Restaurant By the Sea

In a restaurant by the sea
On a liquid afternoon
For a moment eyes collide
And the world's periphery



Now your pupils learn the sun
To reflect it brighter back
In a moment I'll come to
And retrieve a sip of wine
But for now, I drink you in

Inches separate our hands
When I move to close the gap
You won't clutch or draw away
As too many have before



For a moment eyes collide
And reality's the dream
With the wine wet on your lips
And a tear moist in my eye



In a restaurant by a sea
On a liquid afternoon

For a moment...

I really like John Bucchino's music.  I have his CD (https://castalbums.org/recordings/Grateful-The-Songs-Of-John-Bucchino-2000-Studio-Cast/5077) and the corresponding songbook (https://www.amazon.com/Grateful-Songs-John-Bucchino/dp/0634020005/) to Grateful: The Songs Of John Bucchino.  I even performed "That Smile" (as a solo, of course) :)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 11:19:25 AM
Maybe Keith should always do Wordle in the morning as he got it in two today

Congrats to Keith!
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Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 11:19:49 AM
Wordle in Three.

Very nice, Jrand!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 11:20:32 AM
I love the words AND the music for this song by John Bucchino.

In a Restaurant By the Sea

In a restaurant by the sea
On a liquid afternoon
For a moment eyes collide
And the world's periphery



Now your pupils learn the sun
To reflect it brighter back
In a moment I'll come to
And retrieve a sip of wine
But for now, I drink you in

Inches separate our hands
When I move to close the gap
You won't clutch or draw away
As too many have before



For a moment eyes collide
And reality's the dream
With the wine wet on your lips
And a tear moist in my eye



In a restaurant by a sea
On a liquid afternoon

For a moment...

The last time I spoke to John Bucchino, he wanted to know how if something he'd written was eligible for the Pulitzer Prize. He's never called back.


Darn. :-\
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2025, 12:15:06 PM
Feel better vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 12:18:47 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 12:24:12 PM
Well, this is cool...someone just posted a complete audio of the original production of The Sound of Music on YouTube!

The Sound of Music (October 8 1961) Full Show: Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel & Original Broadway Cast (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=szjWjfYDy7A)

Here's the first paragraph in the description:

Vincent J. Donehue was the director for the original 1959 Broadway production of Sound of Music. The show was the final Broadway collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and starred Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel, Patricia Neway, Marion Marlowe, Lauri Peters, Brian Davies, and many others. Joe Layton did the dances.

And it sounds amazing! :)

I've heard a big chunk of that. Martin is amazing. Easy to see why her feel -good performance won her the Tony. Merman was still robbed. The tape of her Gypsy is phenomenal. But then again, Gypsy didn't win a single Tony.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 12:25:46 PM
Was Marion Marlowe related to Hugh Marlowe? I only think of him as Jim Matthews on Another World.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 12:26:41 PM
I just read an article that called Jane Austen an 18th century novels. I stopped reading.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 01:49:29 PM
I just read an article that called Jane Austen an 18th century novels. I stopped reading.

Well, her favorite novels were 18th century. Does that count?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2025, 01:57:47 PM
I've always liked John Cena for his sense of humor about himself, but this photo just made me love him.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 02:07:42 PM
I don't follow sports, but I thought this was funny: (WI Green Bay) Packers fans versus (PA Philadelphia) Eagles fans:
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 02:14:57 PM
 :)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Ginny on January 12, 2025, 02:16:25 PM
Sunday evening greetings!  I’ve been quite lazy today.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:25:47 PM
Amazon just delivered Herod the Great, the latest book from Zora Neale Hurston. She’s been dead for more than 60 years, but she’s had four new books in the last seven or eight years.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:39:34 PM
JB liked the box it came in. So, we’re both happy.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:40:47 PM
Elmore, I found Mercy Street. Now I need to find the time to get to the post office.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:41:27 PM
Do you want both seasons? I doubt I will ever watch it again.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 02:48:40 PM
I don't follow sports, but I thought this was funny: (WI Green Bay) Packers fans versus (PA Philadelphia) Eagles fans:


That's adorable!  Sports fans with a sense of humor about it.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 02:49:28 PM
JB liked the box it came in. So, we’re both happy.


:)


Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 02:53:09 PM
I've always liked John Cena for his sense of humor about himself, but this photo just made me love him.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24981)

That's great! ;D
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:53:19 PM
Almost time to go dancing.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:53:49 PM
But let’s quit this page first.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:53:58 PM
Just two.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:54:08 PM
One.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:54:15 PM
Five!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 02:54:29 PM
Hi, George!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 02:56:28 PM
I don't follow sports, but I thought this was funny: (WI Green Bay) Packers fans versus (PA Philadelphia) Eagles fans:
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24983)

:))
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 02:56:40 PM
Hi, George!

Hi, John!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 02:57:20 PM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24985)

:)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 02:59:25 PM
Almost time to go dancing.


Have fun!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 03:03:13 PM
Amazon just delivered Herod the Great, the latest book from Zora Neale Hurston. She’s been dead for more than 60 years, but she’s had four new books in the last seven or eight years.

And these have never been published before?  That's pretty cool.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2025, 04:11:22 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2025, 04:15:41 PM
Very pleased that the boiling water approach worked for both Jrand and Singdaw. A plumber once told me to run hot water down the kitchen drain weekly to keep grease at bay. I don’t remember to do it that often, but I do think it’s a good idea to do it regularly. And not just in the kitchen. My tub needs it, too.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2025, 04:16:38 PM
Glad that Bruce’s writing is progressing.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2025, 04:28:04 PM
No news from me on the fire front, but tens of thousands of people here have suddenly found themselves homeless and not all are well off. Even small donations help. The California Fire Foundation or any of the organizations who do disaster relief work. World Central Kitchen is here, too. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2025, 04:28:58 PM
I must go boil some water.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: DR Iris on January 12, 2025, 04:36:55 PM
Hello, everyone.

Hi, Jeanne!
Good to know you’re doing ok.
Continued vibes, and thanks for checking in!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: DR Iris on January 12, 2025, 04:37:55 PM
Well, this is cool...someone just posted a complete audio of the original production of The Sound of Music on YouTube!

The Sound of Music (October 8 1961) Full Show: Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel & Original Broadway Cast (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=szjWjfYDy7A)

Here's the first paragraph in the description:

Vincent J. Donehue was the director for the original 1959 Broadway production of Sound of Music. The show was the final Broadway collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and starred Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel, Patricia Neway, Marion Marlowe, Lauri Peters, Brian Davies, and many others. Joe Layton did the dances.

And it sounds amazing! :)

Enjoying this.
Thank you, George!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: DR Iris on January 12, 2025, 04:39:13 PM
A friend of mine, (and Rodzinski’s), is directing a community theater production of The Sound Of Music.

48 people showed up for the first audition.

Only 3 men, and all 3 wanted the role of Max.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: DR Iris on January 12, 2025, 04:39:48 PM
Second audition was held today.

Hopefully, more guys showed up.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: DR Iris on January 12, 2025, 04:42:07 PM
:)

Now, THAT’S what I call the breakfast of champions!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: DR Iris on January 12, 2025, 04:43:30 PM
I don't follow sports, but I thought this was funny: (WI Green Bay) Packers fans versus (PA Philadelphia) Eagles fans:

Very good! 😄
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 04:45:02 PM
DR Rodzinski, your morning sounded like fun while the story of your evening was very moving.

Twas, twas. Thank you.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 04:46:19 PM
If anyone else has been interested in the question of whether the actress Beulah Bondi is related to the incoming Attorney General Pam Bondi: 

It looks like she might not be, since Beulah Bondi's real name is Beulah Bondy.

Might she be relative of NY Daily News (or Post, I forget) columnist Filip Bondy?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 04:50:27 PM
Amazon just delivered Herod the Great, the latest book from Zora Neale Hurston. She’s been dead for more than 60 years, but she’s had four new books in the last seven or eight years.

Her heirs’ Eyes Were Watching Their Bank Accounts
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 04:50:53 PM
If anyone else has been interested in the question of whether the actress Beulah Bondi is related to the incoming Attorney General Pam Bondi: 

It looks like she might not be, since Beulah Bondi's real name is Beulah Bondy.

Might she be relative of NY Daily News (or Post, I forget) columnist Filip Bondy?


Nothing coming up for that on Google.  But an interesting (to me) question.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 04:55:34 PM
A friend of mine, (and Rodzinski’s), is directing a community theater production of The Sound Of Music.

48 people showed up for the first audition.

Only 3 men, and all 3 wanted the role of Max.


Classic auditions for that place! Every 100 people that came out, five were guys and were never the right age.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Rodzinski on January 12, 2025, 04:58:31 PM
Step 1: Have auditions and cast your female roles.
Step 2: Hit everyone you know up to see if they know any guys who want to be in a show.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:24:46 PM
Futzed and finessed.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:25:20 PM
The usual smoothing stuff, I moved a few paragraphs around so they made more sense, that kind of thing.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:25:55 PM
Wrote a few new pages.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:26:28 PM
Plopped down in bed and slept for an hour.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:26:46 PM
Shall now write some more pages.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:26:59 PM
Then I'll try and watch something.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:27:34 PM
I do have to go to bed early due to the eye doctor thing.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 05:28:09 PM
Enter page six!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 05:38:55 PM
The usual smoothing stuff, I moved a few paragraphs around so they made more sense, that kind of thing.


Sounds like really good progress!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 05:51:38 PM
395 Guests - on a Sunday evening!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 05:59:55 PM
~~~APPOINTMENT VIBES~~~ for BK tomorrow morning!!!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 06:39:30 PM
~~~APPOINTMENT VIBES~~~ for BK tomorrow morning!!!


Ditto!  More appointment vibes for BK!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 07:10:36 PM
 :)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 07:11:00 PM
Amazon just delivered Herod the Great, the latest book from Zora Neale Hurston. She’s been dead for more than 60 years, but she’s had four new books in the last seven or eight years.

And these have never been published before?  That's pretty cool.

All new.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 07:14:33 PM
Back to Marriage Story. Watching it in segments makes it seem more like Scenes from a Marriage, American style. It also makes the pain a little easier to bear.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 07:16:22 PM
Catloaf
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Freddie on January 12, 2025, 07:18:27 PM
Catloaf


:) OMG! 
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 07:33:05 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2025, 07:33:13 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 07:37:46 PM
Well, this is cool...someone just posted a complete audio of the original production of The Sound of Music on YouTube!

The Sound of Music (October 8 1961) Full Show: Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel & Original Broadway Cast (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=szjWjfYDy7A)

Here's the first paragraph in the description:

Vincent J. Donehue was the director for the original 1959 Broadway production of Sound of Music. The show was the final Broadway collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and starred Mary Martin, Theodore Bikel, Patricia Neway, Marion Marlowe, Lauri Peters, Brian Davies, and many others. Joe Layton did the dances.

And it sounds amazing! :)

Enjoying this.
Thank you, George!

You're welcome, Iris!  I'm glad I just randomly came across it!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 07:40:28 PM
A friend of mine, (and Rodzinski’s), is directing a community theater production of The Sound Of Music.

48 people showed up for the first audition.

Only 3 men, and all 3 wanted the role of Max.

Oh, my goodness!  No one wanted to be Georg von Trapp?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 07:40:47 PM
Second audition was held today.

Hopefully, more guys showed up.

Hopefully!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 07:43:22 PM
~~~APPOINTMENT VIBES~~~ for BK tomorrow morning!!!


Ditto!  More appointment vibes for BK!

~~~Ditto, Two!!~~~
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 07:44:38 PM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24987)

;D
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 12, 2025, 07:45:31 PM
Catloaf
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7840.0;attach=24989)

:))
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: MichaelG on January 12, 2025, 08:21:24 PM
Step 1: Have auditions and cast your female roles.
Step 2: Hit everyone you know up to see if they know any guys who want to be in a show.

Come out here where in my experience the male auditions are very competitive, if not quite as competitive as female auditions.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 08:29:20 PM
Maybe Keith should always do Wordle in the morning as he got it in two today

Congrats to Keith!

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 08:38:30 PM
I do have to go to bed early due to the eye doctor thing.

I hope it is a good appointment goes well.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: Jane on January 12, 2025, 08:42:00 PM
I'm afraid all that terrible food yesterday, one thing after another, really gave me severe nausea - no throwing up but just yucky.

I hope you are feeling better.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:36:14 PM
Took a break - dozed right off for another hour.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:36:56 PM
Page six?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:37:05 PM
Really?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:37:14 PM
Not very sporting.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:37:53 PM
Had a big ass salad today with lettuce from the backyard. Man, that stuff is good.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:37:54 PM
Must write another three pages in the next hour.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:38:01 PM
Must.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:38:12 PM
No two ways about it.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 09:38:27 PM
Ah, the page that shall not be named.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:38:38 PM
But tomorrow it will be Swiss cheese and onion pie.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:38:56 PM
Hi, BK.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:39:40 PM
Today was a rather lost day.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:40:02 PM
I did finish a book.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:40:13 PM
And I went dancing.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:40:24 PM
But that's about it.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:40:47 PM
This week, I will have to get plants covered.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:41:41 PM
In a few days, it will hit 70. The next day it's supposed to go down to 21.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:41:48 PM
Crazy.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:42:49 PM
I wonder if Singdaw's calendar has a national insane weather day.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:43:18 PM
I will have to get the ladder out to wrap the olive tree.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:43:48 PM
I also want to try to wrap part of the loquat tree.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:44:04 PM
And wrap my feet.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:44:19 PM
They get cold too easily.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:44:37 PM
Isn't that a song?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:44:54 PM
My feet get cold too easily...
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:45:08 PM
As opposed to getting cold feet.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:45:17 PM
Whatever.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:45:27 PM
Gratuitous post 200!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:46:05 PM
Only 10 more posts on the page that shall not be named.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:46:24 PM
Or less, if you can count.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:46:41 PM
I can't at this time of night.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:47:21 PM
I can only bloviate.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:47:30 PM
And blather.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:47:47 PM
And bulls---.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:47:58 PM
And banter.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:48:10 PM
And belittle.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:48:21 PM
And belabor.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:48:28 PM
Eight!
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: John G. on January 12, 2025, 09:48:39 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 10:45:43 PM
Ah, the page that SHALL be named, namely page eight.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 10:47:04 PM
I've done twelve pages, which is all I needed to do today, as I'd done three extra pages last night.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 10:47:23 PM
Now I'll write some damn notes and get that out of the way.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 10:47:47 PM
I've already shaved.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 10:48:31 PM
I do need to check and make sure the 405 freeway isn't going to be an absolute mess. If it is, I'll call and reschedule the appointment.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:52:16 PM
Nobody here but us chickens.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:52:23 PM
New notes are written.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:52:33 PM
No George in sight.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:52:42 PM
No George in sound.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:52:53 PM
Where could he be?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:52:58 PM
I know not.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:53:07 PM
Other than he ain't here.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 12, 2025, 11:53:12 PM
I'm here.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:03:37 AM
I'm still here.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:09:25 AM
I'm STILL here.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:09:37 AM
And STILL no George.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:10:02 AM
I'm sure he'll have some fancy shmancy excuse, like he was twiddling his thumbs.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:10:23 AM
Guess we won't get to page nine.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:10:41 AM
Even though I'm dancing as fast as I can.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:10:53 AM
Dance, ballerina, dance.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:11:12 AM
I still have to shower and rinse with warm salt water.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:11:22 AM
I did write one more page.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:13:20 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:13:27 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:13:34 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:13:40 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:13:49 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:14:28 AM
I do feel that page nine is waiting in the wings.
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: bk on January 13, 2025, 12:14:34 AM
See?
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 13, 2025, 12:15:32 AM
I will have to get the ladder out to wrap the olive tree.

With what do you wrap it, dear Johnny, dear Johnny?
With what do you wrap it, dear Johnny, with what??


;D
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 13, 2025, 12:17:01 AM
No George in sight.

I have arrived...finally. ::)
Title: Re: THE UNEXPECTED WRITING GIFT
Post by: George on January 13, 2025, 12:18:24 AM
This afternoon, I worked concessions for a local ballet company's presentations of pas de deux.