Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on February 10, 2026, 12:20:54 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were fixed, and now it is time for you to post until the fixed cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: RESILIENCE!
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bk, you may want to give Weill's Symphony No. 2 another chance. I find it very similar in style to Seven Deadly Sins and Der Silbersee, which were all written around the same time. The Symphony No. 1 was much earlier and pretty much a student exercise.
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I'm another one who had difficulty accessing the site yesterday between timeouts and security messages.
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Good morning.
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TOD: Mom used to buy Chips Ahoy when I was a kid. I only eat them now after a blood donation.
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I've heard Weill's second several times - I think I own five recordings, but I'll listen again. My favorite Weill is Street Scene.
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Good morning, all! I'll be back when the avatars return.
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Good morning, all.
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I almost listened to The Kurt Weill Album last night, but ended up with the start of a Brahms collection. When I am reading, I want music only.
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Mom’s cookies were all I liked as a kid. I tasted store-bought cookies at a few school events and they invariably disappointed. The lone exception was Oreos.
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Good morning, all! I'll be back when the avatars return.
I guess I'm confused because maybe our screens are just different. On your screen, aren't the names of the HHW-ers fairly large even when there are no avatars?
I'm so used to reading the comments sections of the New York Times which really have no avatars other than the screen name, or All that Chat where it's just the screen name next to the postings. And even Facebook - While Facebook has profile photos next to the comments, they're so small that the profile photos don't identify anyone for me.
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Entering the proofs vibes for MR BK.
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COOKIES!
I liked Fig Newtons and Ginger Snaps!!!
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Today is the Men's Short Program in Olympic Ice Skating.
I think it starts about 1:15 p.m. - not sure if it is on Peacock or NBC....time will tell.
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MR BK if you haven't seen BUGONIA you might give it a look.
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Just had some Strawberry Newtons yesterday. Excellent with coffee!
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Fig Newtons are in the cupboard, unopened (so far).
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Good morning, all.
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Tuesday.
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Yep.
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Got some piano work to do this morning before I head out to an early Chicago rehearsal.
Tonight I must listen to a recording of a song for which we have a decent sheet music transcription, then make my own recording of the accompaniment for our singer.
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And of course, since it's been a few days, there will be a covering-to-an-inch of you-know-what tonight.
I'm just hoping for no "mix", since there will supposedly be some to the south of us. Just give me something I can leaf-blow away, please.
Please.
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Thanks in advance.
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Cookies.
When I was a kid, we'd just have store bought ones around - Fig Newtons and Oreos, certainly, but also some oatmeal and chocolate chip, or just sugar cookies. Nothing too interesting from my perspective now, but I'm sure I enjoyed all of them then. I was probably less enamored of the Fig Newtons, though. I never enjoyed eating as many of those in one sitting as I did others.
Fast-forward to getting out of school and moving to L.A. -- I'm pretty sure the next kind of cookies I warmed up to were Mrs. Field's chocolate chip, when I was out and about, and a little later, David's, which seemed even better to me although I never compared the two side by side. I never did develop the habit of keeping cookies around at home, though. I didn't have that kind of sweet tooth in those years.
Later, I'd start buying the dry mixes at the supermarket and making some from those now and then. I really liked doing that, and controlling how chewy or crisp they'd be. Definitely love the chewy, always and forever. Oatmeal raisin and peanut butter were favorites, and those really are my favorites today, regardless of the source.
In recent years, it's store bought ones, but the type from the bakery departments, not the packaged national brands. An exception to that is an occasional purchase of Oreos. I especially like the mint ones because the flavors remind me of the Girl Scout thin mints. Lately, though, post-pandemic, I've been so pissed at the downsizing AND price increase on the bakery ones I liked that I've bought very few.
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I just remembered another favorite cookie from my childhood.
Windmill Cookies - they were a bit spicy and had almonds in them. Now I want some.
Looks like they're still around.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Archway-Cookies-Crispy-Windmill-Cookies-9-oz-Box/45794450
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It is 52 degrees with a feels like of 56 degrees.
Everybody into the POOL!
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I will finish my fish filets for lunch today.
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Pollock.
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page two
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TOD: Chocolate chip now, Oreos when I was a kid. I've made ginger snaps and bizcochitos.
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I've heard Weill's second several times - I think I own five recordings, but I'll listen again. My favorite Weill is Street Scene.
I figured you had, I was just surprised that you find it that different musically from Seven Deadly Sins. Street Scene is awesome. I'm hoping Der Silbersee on stage lives up to my expectations.
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Though right now it’s Love Life living inside my head.
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Good morning and almost afternoon EST.
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I love chocolate chips
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And once a year the Girl Scout cookies
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Good morning and almost afternoon EST.
Hi, Michael Shayne!
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Bruce, my comments are only statements about what is happening, not frustration or complaints regarding the issues with the site. They are only so that you are aware, plus they are posts :)
I appreciate your keeping the site running. Thank you.
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Question, am I the only one finding the font on the notes smaller, and lighter?
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I guess I'm confused because maybe our screens are just different. On your screen, aren't the names of the HHW-ers fairly large even when there are no avatars?
I'm so used to reading the comments sections of the New York Times which really have no avatars other than the screen name, or All that Chat where it's just the screen name next to the postings. And even Facebook - While Facebook has profile photos next to the comments, they're so small that the profile photos don't identify anyone for me.
I agree with you Freddie.
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Mom’s cookies were all I liked as a kid. I tasted store-bought cookies at a few school events and they invariably disappointed. The lone exception was Oreos.
Yes to Oreos.
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COOKIES!
I liked Fig Newtons and Ginger Snaps!!!
Two of my favorites.
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Just had some Strawberry Newtons yesterday. Excellent with coffee!
I only like the original fig.
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Hi DR Michael.
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Michael's is the second avatar that I cannot see.
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And once a year the Girl Scout cookies
Yes. Though now I only donate to the troups and pass on the cookies.
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We always had these in the house.
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That's big ;D
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Another cookie I no longer by.
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Occassionally I will purchase a mini size pack of Oreo's when we are traveling.
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I will also buy a small pack of Walkers Shortbread.
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We finished the season of THE LINCOLN LAWYER last night. After watching the first five episodes one per day, the plot really took off and we stayed and semi-binged, watching episodes 6 through 10 in one evening.
Another clever twist at the end of the final (tenth) episode, that for fans of the series, make you really look forward to the next season.
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Elliott Gould, whose performance in LINCOLN LAWYER episode 5 seemed off and I was surprised they didn't choose to reshoot, was better in episode 6, but still a bit off.
It was enough to make me wonder if Mr. Gould himself is OK.
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I hope he is ok.
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Windmill Cookies - they were a bit spicy and had almonds in them. Now I want some.
Salsa Cookies!!! Windmill Cookies!!! They gave you gonorrhea!!!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnR7CpH_aaI&list=RDxnR7CpH_aaI&start_radio=1
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I ushered for a show of eight singers showing some differences between opera and Broadway. It was excellent.
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One more
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Three!
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Because there were really young kids there, they whitewashed a few lyrics. My favorite was Cunegonde singing “If I’m not sure, at least my jewels are.”
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In Anything Goes, the singer didn’t mention silly gigolos, but men who write smooth prose.
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Why are all the avatars gone?
Except for JRAND. I can still see him
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My favorite home made cookie we called Nana's crescents, but I've since learned they are really called Russian Tea cakes
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DR LAURA I am shocked by your cookie news.
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The Men's Short Program continues on NBC.
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The Short Men's Program is on the Comedy Channel.
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DR MICHAEL G what grade were you in in your avatar photo?
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Topic of the Day: growing up, I think my mom made either chocolate chip with walnuts (my favorite) or peanut butter cookies (probably next favorite) most often, but for store bought, I have always loved Oreos. :)
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My favorite home made cookie we called Nana's crescents, but I've since learned they are really called Russian Tea cakes
One of Mom’s specialties.
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I'm up, I'm up - eight and a half hours of sleep.
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Jane, your comments are fine. No problem with comments at all. What's NOT fine is elmore's "not coming back until the avatars are back." This site has been far too good to him for him to pull that petty stuff and I resent it hugely. He should rethink instantly. The tech people are working as fast as they can.
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Now of course everyone wants to know what MR BK thinks about Windmill Cookies.
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Two groups left in the Men's Short.
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Because there were really young kids there, they whitewashed a few lyrics. My favorite was Cunegonde singing “If I’m not sure, at least my jewels are.”
Maybe it means her jewels are insured?
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The Short Men's Program is on the Comedy Channel.
LOL!
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I've never heard of windmill cookies.
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Why are all the avatars gone?
Except for JRAND. I can still see him
Hi, vixmom!
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Topic of the Day: growing up, I think my mom made either chocolate chip with walnuts (my favorite) or peanut butter cookies (probably next favorite) most often, but for store bought, I have always loved Oreos. :)
I really like the Oreo Cakesters, but I guess they really are small cakes rather than cookies.
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Windmill Cookies - they were a bit spicy and had almonds in them. Now I want some.
Salsa Cookies!!! Windmill Cookies!!! They gave you gonorrhea!!!
WHAT! ;D
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Why are all the avatars gone?
Except for JRAND. I can still see him
Hi Vixmom. Are you home?
The site is getting an upgrade to make it secure and for some reason avatars disappeared. We seem to see different ones which is also strange. I'm only missing Laura, Michael, and now you.
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Jane, your comments are fine. No problem with comments at all. What's NOT fine is elmore's "not coming back until the avatars are back." This site has been far too good to him for him to pull that petty stuff and I resent it hugely. He should rethink instantly. The tech people are working as fast as they can.
Good. I think it really is hard for him to follow the posts without the photos.
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I think it is easier when we have avatars to see, however, my only difficulty is with paying attention between MichaelG & Michael.
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I googled Windmill cookies and see that they are sold under a number of brands. I remember buying them in bulk at the market but I don't remember what brand they were. Maybe someone can tell me. I think we lived in Michigan at the time. I had to stop eating them though as they made my mouth itch.
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My favorite home made cookie we called Nana's crescents, but I've since learned they are really called Russian Tea cakes
I love my Mexican Wedding Cake recipe from Keith's mother. I only like my recipe since it doesn't have nuts and they really do melt in your mouth.
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MR BK next time you're in the cookie aisle take a look - I think you'll like.....almonds and cinnamon very refreshing.
I want some now!
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Windmill Cookies - they were a bit spicy and had almonds in them. Now I want some.
Salsa Cookies!!! Windmill Cookies!!! They gave you gonorrhea!!!
WHAT! ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8
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Everyone knows that video, right?
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Right?
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LOL Right!
Hilarious!
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Page Four
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Satisfactory results in the Short Program Men's Style
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Much of our snow is melting....although there are random stacks of it here and there.
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I survived election training.
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A nap before substitute training.
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Really not in the mood to leave the house to ship the package or have a vaccination. I'll do it tomorrow before noon.
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Windmill Cookies - they were a bit spicy and had almonds in them. Now I want some.
Salsa Cookies!!! Windmill Cookies!!! They gave you gonorrhea!!!
WHAT! ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8
;D
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Everyone knows that video, right?
First time for me-lol
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Right?
;D
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Satisfactory results in the Short Program Men's Style
:)
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I survived election training.
I thought you were a pro by now.
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Really not in the mood to leave the house to ship the package or have a vaccination. I'll do it tomorrow before noon.
Which vaccination are you getting?
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Everyone knows that video, right?
First time for me-lol
Same here. Very funny video!
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DR JOHN G are you expecting ICE to show up at the polling places?
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DR JOHN G are you expecting ICE to show up at the polling places?
No.
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I survived election training.
I thought you were a pro by now.
There are always changes and updates.
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DR JOHN G are you expecting ICE to show up at the polling places?
No.
I would hope not. That is a scary thought.
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I survived election training.
I thought you were a pro by now.
There are always changes and updates.
Thanks for explaining.
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Keith got Wordle in two. His opening word was very good, and then he picked the correct word out of several options.
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Mom’s cookies were all I liked as a kid. I tasted store-bought cookies at a few school events and they invariably disappointed. The lone exception was Oreos.
I actually have three (or maybe four ::) ) unopened packages of different flavors of Oreos that I've had for a while.
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I need to start eating them before it's too late...of course, "too late" is not a set amount of time. ;)
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Keith got Wordle in two. His opening word was very good, and then he picked the correct word out of several options.
That's fantastic! Congrats to Keith!
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I need to start eating them before it's too late...of course, "too late" is not a set amount of time. ;)
Do Oreos not have expiration or "use by" dates on them?
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They might DR FREDDIE but I doubt that any of the packages reach that date.
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Thank you for your service DR JOHN G.
I am always grateful for those folks at the polls who keep things moving and answer questions....patiently.
Go, America!
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If you didn't get to see the Men's Short Program, I think it is being repeated in Prime Time tonight on NBC.
Lots of fun.
The skaters work so hard.....but I think some of them defeat themselves by their music choices....and some of the costumes are....outre....as they say.
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I am looking forward to the L O N G program in a day or so.
Go, Ilia!!!
So different from Nathan Chen....who was great....but in comparison was kind of boring.
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And Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, Johnny Weir, and Andrea Joyce are a great broadcasting team.
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MR BK when is the new Doris Day book coming out?
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I'm assuming NOT tomorrow.
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Page Five!
We're on thin ice here, fellow cadets.
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Keith got Wordle in two. His opening word was very good, and then he picked the correct word out of several options.
That's fantastic! Congrats to Keith!
Thank you.
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I need to start eating them before it's too late...of course, "too late" is not a set amount of time. ;)
Do Oreos not have expiration or "use by" dates on them?
They do.
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Thank you for your service DR JOHN G.
I am always grateful for those folks at the polls who keep things moving and answer questions....patiently.
Go, America!
I haven't had to do that in years, yet I am grateful to the people who did it where voting in person is done.
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If you didn't get to see the Men's Short Program, I think it is being repeated in Prime Time tonight on NBC.
Lots of fun.
The skaters work so hard.....but I think some of them defeat themselves by their music choices....and some of the costumes are....outre....as they say.
Did you have favorites? Since I'm only watching clips on my computer it helps to have names to search for.
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This is heartbreaking. How did he do?
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DR JANE he did well and will continue to the long program.
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I guess Ilya is my favorite of course....but I like all of the US guys.
There are a few others.....Torgashev another American skater, I also like Aymoz from France, Grassl from Italy, and Gogolev from Canada.
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Time will tell what happens.
the ice dance final is tomorrow with Ms. Chock and Master Bates now in second place and fighting to win.
The Men's L O N G program is Thursday.
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Time will tell.
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suddenly I'm hungry.
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Good evening!
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Good, DR George!
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Thanks for yesterday's comments, DRs Jane and George!
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Keith got Wordle in two. His opening word was very good, and then he picked the correct word out of several options.
Fantastic!
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As for me, Wordle in 5 today
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DR JANE he did well and will continue to the long program.
Wonderful and thank you.
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I guess Ilya is my favorite of course....but I like all of the US guys.
There are a few others.....Torgashev another American skater, I also like Aymoz from France, Grassl from Italy, and Gogolev from Canada.
Thank you. Ilya skates beautifully.
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Time will tell.
Yes. I just hope I can find more clips.
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Thanks for yesterday's comments, DRs Jane and George!
You are welcome DR Kevin.
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Keith got Wordle in two. His opening word was very good, and then he picked the correct word out of several options.
Fantastic!
Thank you.
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As for me, Wordle in 5 today
Still good.
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I dozed off - four HOURS. Unbelievable.
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I knew all the lack of sleep would catch up to me.
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Lucky you. I didn't sleep last night and could have used a nap today.
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DR MICHAEL G what grade were you in in your avatar photo?
I'd have to check when I get home - probably 1st or 2nd.
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Had a really fun conversation with actor Barry Gordon, who you might remember from his childhood days - starred in A Thousand Clowns on B'way and in the movie, but began way before that - he's in The Girl Can't Help It briefly but memorably with Jayne Mansfield.
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Thank you for your service DR JOHN G.
I am always grateful for those folks at the polls who keep things moving and answer questions....patiently.
Go, America!
The big change this time is no overtly political attire. Before you couldn’t wear something or someone that was on the ballot. This time, no MAGA hats, no anything pro or anti Republican or Democrat. Pride shirts are okay, though.
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Good.
Thanks, Jane.
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Had a really fun conversation with actor Barry Gordon, who you might remember from his childhood days - starred in A Thousand Clowns on B'way and in the movie, but began way before that - he's in The Girl Can't Help It briefly but memorably with Jayne Mansfield.
Cool. I remember him.
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Six!
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I will have to pass my new milestone in a day or two.
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I am exhausted.
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Good night, all.
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Just solved another Hollywood photo mystery and I will reveal every step of how I figured out the location - which took many hours.
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Trying to upload two photos to the notes - of course, it doesn't work - trying to fix it now.
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And where the HELL is everyone?
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Soitenly not here.
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Because there were really young kids there, they whitewashed a few lyrics. My favorite was Cunegonde singing “If I’m not sure, at least my jewels are.”
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Well, that's better than "This and That" in A Chorus Line.
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We're in Maui at the start of an alumni group tour. Usually we do our own thing so we'll see how we like this.
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On the plane ai finally caught up with two movies about musicians - Blue Moon and Deliver Me From Nowhere. I enjoyed both.
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We're in Maui at the start of an alumni group tour. Usually we do our own thing so we'll see how we like this.
Hope you have a great time, Michael!
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I wonder if Linklater shot the first scene 8 months after everything else? :)
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In Anything Goes, the singer didn’t mention silly gigolos, but men who write smooth prose.
I've seen kids perform "I Get a Kick Out of You," and they, of course, change the line about cocaine.
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We're in Maui at the start of an alumni group tour. Usually we do our own thing so we'll see how we like this.
Hope you have a great time, Michael!
Thanks DR George!
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Topic of the Day: growing up, I think my mom made either chocolate chip with walnuts (my favorite) or peanut butter cookies (probably next favorite) most often, but for store bought, I have always loved Oreos. :)
I really like the Oreo Cakesters, but I guess they really are small cakes rather than cookies.
I've found that I like the idea of them more than the actual cookie-cake. They're certainly not bad, but for me they're just not quite right. :-\
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Windmill Cookies - they were a bit spicy and had almonds in them. Now I want some.
Salsa Cookies!!! Windmill Cookies!!! They gave you gonorrhea!!!
WHAT! ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8
This is never not funny!! :))
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New notes are up.
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Up are new notes.
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I've seen them.
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I've read them.
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I wrote them.
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I survived election training.
Whew!
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DR JOHN G are you expecting ICE to show up at the polling places?
No.
Good!
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I got the photos posted okay, but they're showing up as big blank spaces - trying to fix that, but if you click within the blank spaces they do show up. Then you have to use your back button to go back to the notes. Hopefully, it will be fixed shortly. When they do these updates, then the security protocols change and have to be reset.
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We're getting close to Page Seven!
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I got the photos posted okay, but they're showing up as big blank spaces - trying to fix that, but if you click within the blank spaces they do show up. Then you have to use your back button to go back to the notes. Hopefully, it will be fixed shortly. When they do these updates, then the security protocols change and have to be reset.
Can't wait to see them.