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Well, you've read the notes, you've been in the thick of the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the thick cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: SUBJUGATE!
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BK, even worse than Friedkin's remake of The Wages of Fear, was his hubris at the time of Sorcerer's release. I remember him on some talk show...Merv Griffin, I think...pontificating, saying: "Frankly,Merv, I was going for an instant classic." Uh...? Sorry, Billy, even if your talent matched your arrogance, there is no such thing as an "instant" classic. Time makes classics. Time has not made a classic of Sorcerer.
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A belated thank you to those who extended me birthday greetings yesterday. I didn't check any of yesterday's posts until just now.
When I was growing up, my mother initiated a tradition of applying Glass Wax on all the mirrors in the house, and writing "Happy Birthday Mark", adding my numerical age, with a circle around it. Needless to say, this got more embarrassing the older I got, and was a constant reminder that I waited way too long to leave home.
And it begs the question "Do they still make Glass Wax?
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I'm up! I went to bed at 9:30 p.m., and now I'm up.
And the reason: I needed to take something for my "sensitivities"-that-aren't-allergies.
Anyway, it has been 5 minutes since I took an Allegra tablet. I'm still half-asleep, sorta. Won't have trouble going back to bed once the "works" are dried up a bit.
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I watched the remainder of the "'Roseanne' House of Horrors'" from Nick at Night I taped Halloween night. They aired four more episodes which brought back some fun memories of the series' network run.
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I tried to watch "Commander in Chief" last night.
Is it just me? Or, does the show seem a bit formulaic at this early juncture?
Way too much going on with the kids and the hubby. And Donald Sutherland -- like a Dr. Smith on "Lost in Space" -- pursuing a devious/malicious path of self-interest at the expense of the President and the country.
I couldn't force myself to care beyond the 15-minute mark, despite Gina Davis's solid presence.
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Oh, Joy! I found a LensCrafters coupon for 50% off lenses (when you buy frames) that's good until November 25.
I'll be wearing new specs by week's end!
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DR Jose: I was amazed by your remarks last night to DR Elmore3003 re: Chicago, a food court and a steak house.
Is there NOWHERE in the U.S. of A. that you don't know where to get great food????
:D
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My sinuses seem to have stabilized for now. My eyelids are heavy and I'm ready for about 3 more hours of shut-eye.
G'night. G'night.
I'll say g'night til it be bright.
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TOD
What was the name of the font you used for the deceit logo?
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More pics of the aftermath. The next 5 are across the way from me in the next development
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Another
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One More
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This is the only real damage my apartment received
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This is the same building but the apartment next to mine. I was lucky. The green awing was blown from the front of the building which was also several yards away from it.
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The trees that were blown over were the ficus trees. I think they should be all cut down to lessen the any future damage they might cause. They are short rooted trees.
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Thanks for the photos DR MS. Whew! Very scary.
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Somebody put a bell on Mosby the cat. Was it the mice?
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I am dancing with joy (but not with DR JOY) over the outcome of THE AMAZING RACE last night, although seeing one particular face made me a little sad that things turned out the way they did.
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My question for ASK BK day - do you have a favorite entry in the Universal series flicks: FRANCIS THE TALKING MULE and MA AND PA KETTLE.
I like FRANCIS JOINS THE WACS and MA AND PA KETTLE GO TO TOWN.
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Re: Last night's AMAZING RACE
The team that lost was finally growing on me. :(
And I was sad to see Clarissa crying.
And guess what? The Paolo team is also totally growing on me. Maybe it's because the bratty older son is now being nice (and hugging his mom all the time). But I actually am really enjoying this team now. I was very impressed with the father (garbageman). That was incredible how he lifted the bananas. I wonder which other teams would have been able to do that task (probably only the Linz family).
The next to go has to be the Weavers. And I'm also not feeling the sisters. But I agree, getting them out of the US has done wonders (plus now we know the teams much better). The only thing I need is more difficult tasks. Because last night it was simply not finding the red bean that did in the losing team!
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Last Night's Amazing Race:
! ! ! ! ! BIG TIME SPOILER WARNING ! ! ! ! !
Well, I actually reevaluated my feeling about some of the contestants. I was sad to see the Gaughans go. At the beginning, I couldn't stand them from the way they introduced themselves as the Incredible Family in the intros. But while they never lived up to that, I've come to admire the way the parents always encouraged the kids and positively affirmed their involvement without ever condescending or acquiescing to them. There's a strong healthy family structure there.
The Paolos look like they are getting their act together and there seems to be a lot less bickering (though it's possible that it's being edited out.) They deservedly won this time through hard work alone. But I find it a little sad that the mother seems to live for nothing but a little show of love from the oldest son.
I still am rooting for the Linz family. It's been frustrating to see them constantly come in second or third place every week.
I am just okay with the Bransens and the Goldowskis, and it because of the problem of having four people on each team. I just can't tell any of the sisters apart. Wally's girls seem to function as a single person (which is why I think they might win at this point.) And the Goldowskis over-talk each other so much and so fast that I have no idea what causes their occasional flare ups.
And the Weavers--feh! I can't wait for them to go.
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Question for BK and all: What kind of wall calanders have you had up this year? Where do you hang them? Do you go for something decorative, functional or just fun?
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Charles Pogue wrote:
MBarnum, did Tony Russell talk about doing dinner theatre with Kathyrn Crosby? I believe he was playing her leading man when my friend Larry Drake was touring with her. Didn't he come close to getting the Sergio Leone westerns that Clint Eastwood ultimately did?
Yes, Tony Russel talks about turning down Leone and instead doing a spy film in Egypt. He said that Eastwood hated making the Leone film, but of course I all turned out good!
And he does also talk about touring with Kathryn Crosby, which he very much enjoyed. I have a couple of wonderful photos of him from that play to use for the interview.
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RE: TAR,
It was a good episode, but of course I was very, very sad to see the Gahgan's get booted. I really liked them and to see little Clarissa's face at the end just broke my heart. I just thought they were such a neat family....not a mean streak in them...and very supportive of each other...and just having a fun, good time!
I also am starting to like the Paolo's, and disliking the Weavers!
And it is now getting to the point where it is easier to identify the various teams...when there are a lot of teams it can be difficult.
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My favortie FRANCIS film is FRANCIS AT WEST POINT because it has both Lori Nelson and William Reynolds....oh, and Gregg Palmer. But I of course enjoy FRANCIS JOINS THE WACs also.
My favorite Ma and Pa Kettle film is MA AND PA KETTLE ON OLD MCDONALD'S FARM with guest stars Gloria Talbott and John Smith.
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Another friend of mine who worked with Ms Crosby in PETER PAN here in Indy in the 1960's had nothing but kind words for her. He said that she was wonderful to the kids - was very friendly with ALL of the people who worked on the show - and never turned down a radio, television, or newspaper interview to tout the show.
In the end, he decided she was not the BEST Peter Pan ever, but that it was great experience for everyone involved.
That being said - now I think she should shoot her plastic surgeon.
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RE: calendars,
My mom always makes a family calendar with each month being a collage of new and old family photos...the majority of photos being for those with birthdays in that month.
For work I bought the LEAVE IT TO BEAVER calendar.
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And to put a fact to a lie - said person told me that Kathryn was not "stand-offish" or rude to Miss Frances Farmer when she appeared on her program - but enjoyed a nice conversation with her and they shared stories about Bing (although obvious comparisons were probably NOT made).
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Well I used to always buy the Greg Larson desk calendar - but they are not made anymore.
I always buy the I LOVE LUCY 12 month calendar AND a calendar that has BIG spaces to write in. I also buy a small 16 month calendar diary to carry with me in my briefcase to remind me of important dates and conflicts at the theatre!
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Re calendars:
We always get the For the Love of Welsh Corgis calendar as our appointment calendar on the wall, and already have the 2006 edition. (Actually, I got the 2006 edition back in September, as soon as I saw we were starting to book things for 2006.) Little by little, they've been making the boxes with the dates smaller and putting in more photos, so if it continues at this rate, by 2008, it might no longer be functional for writing in appointments and such. But I guess they've figured out it sells better with more pictures and smaller boxes to write things in.
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Good morning!
It almost goes without saying that we have another spectacular day here. We have been without rain for a long day with day upon day filled with nothing but sunshine and moderate temperatures, and I'm sure folks who are cultivating growing things are desperately in need of water. No rain in the forecast either plus it's going to start to warm up over the next five days with temps getting near 80 by the end of the week.
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Ma and Pa Dance Page Two. ;D
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I love the page-a-day calendars. Obviously, I have the I LOVE LUCY one that I've been getting pics from for the page dances, and downstairs I have a JEOPARDY one.
They made a CSI daily calendar for two years, but last year, I couldn't find one, and I haven't seen one out for this coming year either at the book stores that are already putting out their 2006 calendars.
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I have to tell DR Jose how much I am enjoying his daily journal of LESTAT. Your excitement and enthusiasm are so entertaining to read, and I wanted you to know how happy I am for you and hope it's just the beginning of a long and illustrious career in the "pits" of Broadway.
Bravo!
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I really don't care for FRANCIS THE TALKING MULE at all, but my favorite KETTLE movie is the second one of the series (not counting THE EGG AND I, of course), MA AND PA KETTLE GO TO TOWN.
Most critics seem to think MA AND PA KETTLE AT HOME is the best one. I'm not sure I remember it, but I assume it's on one of the KETTLE DVD sets. I haven't watched any of them since I got them.
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Sad to read of the death of Lloyd Bochner. Always liked him and for siring the gorgeous Hart Bochner, we should ALL be grateful.
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I should be getting DVDs today including one of my all-time favorite movies - TWO FOR THE ROAD. I made my own DVD from a Fox Movie Channel broadcast, but how wonderful it will be to toss that homemade copy for a beautiful enhanced transfer with stereo surround sound. Can't wait!
If it comes today, that will definitely be my movie of the day.
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Two moments from MA & PA KETTLE GO TO TOWN.
They win a trip to New York City. At Penn Station his name is mentioned and a wealthy manufacturer assumes he is P.A. Kettle, owner of a men's undergarment concern. Later Pa is changing his clothes in their 25th floor suite at the Waldorf-Astoria. The manfacturer calls him to invite him to a party. Pa answers the phone wearing his long johns. There is some mix up about identities....then:
Parker: Well aren't you the Kettle in underwear?
PA: Well, yes I am, but how did you know?
Parker: Why everyone in New York knows.
PA: Just a minute. (and he goes to pull down the window shade).
Later PA picks up a bag with $10,000 in stolen money. There is a big society shindig where the crooks show up to reclaim it. To stall for time before the police arrive, PA arranges a square dance - and begins the call - with the bag of money going in all directions:
PA: Swing your partner, do-si-do, grab that bag, Ma, don't let go!"
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Sad news, DR MATTH. I guess I hadn't really connected Lloyd with Hart. Whew!
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I have on my office wall a wonderful calendar from a certain Ozian. November shows a shot of Collins Street. I think it's in Melbourne. There have been some beautiful pictures.
At home we have a World Wildlife Fund calendar with great animal pictures.
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I see that DR Ron's beloved CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT comes out on DVD next week. Even better, if you buy it in the Warners Holiday Box (with BOYS TOWN and the 1938 CHRISTMAS CAROL), it ends up costing less than $7.
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A mixture of new shows and repeats on network TV for me tonight, and VERONICA MARS isn't on at all (oh no!).
LOST and INVASION are both reruns, but LAW & ORDER and CSI: NY have new episodes along with E-RING and CRIMINAL MINDS and Martha's APPRENTICE, none of which I watch.
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BK, re: your pressing plant issues.
Since you give them the order in advance have you ever considered giving them a deadline 2 days before you need them. That way the next time they are late, you will still be on time.
I also hate incompetence. But at least this might help you! (although it's no excuse for them).
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TAR:
We loved the Gaghans, too. As parents ourselves, we were very impressed with the parenting skills displayed--never, ever a cross word and only support for what the kids could do, rather than what they couldn't. I can't for the life of me understand how anybody could have issues with this family. They were a joy, IOHO.
Re: the Weavers. After they asked G-d to help them find something for the umpteenth time last night, I turned to DS Betsy and said, "If I were G-d, I'd smite them dead for bugging me every 5 minutes asking for directions." DS Betsy spent the next several minutes LOL-ing, which always makes me happy. ;D I always love how the self-professed "Christians" are the cattiest, most clique-ish people around.
We've had Fractal Calendars for years--love 'em, love 'em, love 'em.
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My question for ASK BK day - do you have a favorite entry in the Universal series flicks: FRANCIS THE TALKING MULE and MA AND PA KETTLE.
I like FRANCIS JOINS THE WACS and MA AND PA KETTLE GO TO TOWN.
I know I saw several of each back at the Saturday matinee when I was really young, but I don't know which and have rarely seen them since. I own the Ma and Pa Kettle DVD but haven't watched it yet. Certainly I enjoyed the ones I saw.
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Time for me to leave the internet for a spell and start prepping lunch. I'm doing spaghetti today, so that takes some preparation.
WBBL.
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Question for BK and all: What kind of wall calanders have you had up this year? Where do you hang them? Do you go for something decorative, functional or just fun?
I've already been given a nice calendar for 2006, but I haven't hung a calendar in over twenty years. I don't remember when, exactly, but I started thinking it weird to have a hanging calendar.
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BK, re: your pressing plant issues.
Since you give them the order in advance have you ever considered giving them a deadline 2 days before you need them. That way the next time they are late, you will still be on time.
I also hate incompetence. But at least this might help you! (although it's no excuse for them).
Yes, I've done that - street date is the 15th, and I gave them over two weeks in advance. On the site it says early copies will ship prior to that date, and they will. So, I feel as long as I ship out a week in advance at least, that all is well. I'm ever hopeful that the CDs will be here late today, but it may be tomorrow. Won't matter if it's tomorrow, as I'm out all day.
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Here is a funny factoid: Yesterday, I got up at eight-thirty, logged on to haineshisway.com to find forty-five posts. Today I got up at eight-thirty, logged on to haineshisway.com to find forty-five posts.
Here is a not funny factoid: No posts since my last post. Where in tarnation IS everyone, and why are the people who ARE here just sitting there like so much fish?
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Question for BK and all: What kind of wall calanders have you had up this year? Where do you hang them? Do you go for something decorative, functional or just fun?
I have a Futurama calender in my office at work. I used to have a Playbill calendar, but for some reason, I didn't get one this year. I also have a Get Fuzzy scratch-a-day desk calender. My favorite. ;D I also go to the GET FUZZY (http://www.mycomics.com/comics/getfuzzy/index.html) homepage (caution...lots of pop-ups!!) and read every one that's current.
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Last Night's Amazing Race:
! ! ! ! ! BIG TIME SPOILER WARNING ! ! ! ! !
Well, I actually reevaluated my feeling about some of the contestants. I was sad to see the Gaughans go. At the beginning, I couldn't stand them from the way they introduced themselves as the Incredible Family in the intros. But while they never lived up to that, I've come to admire the way the parents always encouraged the kids and positively affirmed their involvement without ever condescending or acquiescing to them. There's a strong healthy family structure there.
I agree. I think it was the same thing that turned me off in the beginning. But I really love how they encouraged the kids. Even though the kids obviously hampered which activities they could do. Last night if they had been able to do the bananas, they probably would not have lost.
The Paolos look like they are getting their act together and there seems to be a lot less bickering (though it's possible that it's being edited out.) They deservedly won this time through hard work alone. But I find it a little sad that the mother seems to live for nothing but a little show of love from the oldest son.
As i said, i'm also warming up to this family. Although i still don't think they are that good.
I still am rooting for the Linz family. It's been frustrating to see them constantly come in second or third place every week.
Well second or third is not too bad, considering they are just a bunch of kids running the race on their own. I do think this team has the most potential to win. But they are not THAT good, which worries me.
I am just okay with the Bransens and the Goldowskis, and it because of the problem of having four people on each team. I just can't tell any of the sisters apart. Wally's girls seem to function as a single person (which is why I think they might win at this point.) And the Goldowskis over-talk each other so much and so fast that I have no idea what causes their occasional flare ups.
And the Weavers--feh! I can't wait for them to go.
They are making me crazy! And i agree with you about the bransen sisters. They do seem to be one person. I cannot tell them apart! (and that cannot be good).
It seems like each team has a weak player who cannot keep up with the others in physical tasks. But without wally for example, i wonder if his daughters would get totally lost! Although the previews make it look like daddy and girls are not getting along too well!
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DR MattH, I had no idea Veronica Mars was a repeat tonight. :(
Thanks for the warning.
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TAR:
We loved the Gaghans, too. As parents ourselves, we were very impressed with the parenting skills displayed--never, ever a cross word and only support for what the kids could do, rather than what they couldn't. I can't for the life of me understand how anybody could have issues with this family. They were a joy, IOHO.
Well I am one of the ones who disliked them quite a bit (until last week).
I think it was because they acted like they were perfect. And it annoyed me.
I don't want to see Mr. and Mrs. Perfect with 2 little kids who think they are perfect.
But I think once they started not doing so well, it became more apparent to me that they just wanted to try their best. And I did really like watching how they encouraged their kids.
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Kudos to my buddies at the Storm Theatre (where LAST STARFIGHTER originated last season) for their truly excellent New York Times review today for THE SALVAGE SHOP
http://theater2.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/theater/reviews/02salv.html
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Re: calendars.
I've been checking out those for 2006 (i always buy mine at 50% off on Boxing Day).
Does anyone else think that most of the calendars (especially the tv ones) are horribly done. I would love to have a DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES calendar. But what they did was so unattractive. I'd love to see group shots, or scenes from the show. But instead they have solo photos which are not appealing (at least not to me). I find many shows take this same uninteresting approach). :(
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I was very sad when the little girl was almost crying last night. Yes they did try hard and yes they were very good parents. And yes I am still glad that they are gone. ;)
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...And it begs the question "Do they still make Glass Wax?"
Glass Wax was made by the Gold Seal Company. They also made Snowy Bleach and Mr. Bubble. But the company was sold in 1986, and I haven't yet found out to whom.
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I bet DR RODZINSKI has a 2006 Playbill Calendar!
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I loved Glass Wax.....all of my uncles used to use it to coat the BIG windows of their car dealerships so that the NEW models could not be seen until the EXACT day. Sometimes they would clean off little corners way up high just to tantalize us!
We wanted to see the 1959 Plymouths and Chevrolets!
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Page Three 1959 Plymouth Suburban Dance. 8)
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Time for me to leave the internet for a spell and start prepping lunch. I'm doing spaghetti today, so that takes some preparation.
WBBL.
Is watching a spaghetti western part of the prep?
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It's November! November is...
American Diabetes Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Healthy Skin Month
National Home Care and Hospice Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
and National Impotency Month.
Your pick on which is most important to yourself, of course.
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November is also...
Aviation History Month
Family Stories Month
National American Indian Heritage Month
and National Adoption Month.
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And, for the foodies among us,
November is also...
Georgia Pecan Month
Peanut Butter Lovers Month
and Fun with Fondue Month!
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So much to do, and we have to hurry because November only has 30 days!
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Today at the Goodwill Store I found (in addition to DR DtM's Tommy Hilfiger boxers w/o torn crotch) was a book.
THE PRODUCER by Christopher Davis. I had never heard of this book, but it is: :...an account of some months in the life of Hilly Elkins, the producer of OH CALCUTTA.....THE ROTHSCHILDS....and HEDDA GABLER (starring [his wife] Claire Bloom...."
Hmmmmmm.....
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When I was in Junior and Senior High School, I would get a Snoopy School-Year Calendar every year. It made more sense to me than getting a calendar that started the year in January, since I'm August-born.
I would also give my father a weekly calendar from the Sierra Club. Not only was it filled with gorgeous photography, but there was lots of space for Dad to make notes from work.
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Update from the pressing plant - they are pressing the discs now, and say they will be on their way to me at one. While I would like to believe that, I'll assume one will be three. So, I may, in fact, be able to get out some of the CDs today, if the post office isn't too crazy. I have a four o'clock meeting here, so whatever I do has to be done by then.
Now, if they were to arrive by one, I could probably get most of them out today.
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I have to tell DR Jose how much I am enjoying his daily journal of LESTAT. Your excitement and enthusiasm are so entertaining to read, and I wanted you to know how happy I am for you and hope it's just the beginning of a long and illustrious career in the "pits" of Broadway.
Bravo!
That reminds me--a question for DR Jose:
Is LESTAT based on INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE or on LESTAT THE VAMPIRE?
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Here is a funny factoid: Yesterday, I got up at eight-thirty, logged on to haineshisway.com to find forty-five posts. Today I got up at eight-thirty, logged on to haineshisway.com to find forty-five posts.
Here is a not funny factoid: No posts since my last post. Where in tarnation IS everyone, and why are the people who ARE here just sitting there like so much fish?
Sometimes I'm here, but I'm not really here.
Sort of the way I am in person.
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Today at the Goodwill Store I found (in addition to DR DtM's Tommy Hilfiger boxers w/o torn crotch) was a book.
Tommy Hilfiger! Cool! I can be a boy toy again!
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My oldest sister was a Glass Wax artist! Every Christmas she did our front windows with little snowflakes, wreaths, candles and candy canes. It was beautiful.
The one time I tried my hand at it, it was an unholy mess. Drips and smears and soggy stencils. Not in my bag of talents.
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That reminds me--a question for DR Jose:
Is LESTAT based on INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE or on LESTAT THE VAMPIRE?
He's rehearsing, so I'll answer for him - the first act is based on THE VAMPIRE LESTAT; the second act is based on INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE. At least that's what Sir Elton and crew said yesterday...
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It's November! November is...
American Diabetes Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Healthy Skin Month
National Home Care and Hospice Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
and National Impotency Month.
And according to my Futurama calender ;), International Drum Month!
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I guess the Gaghans acting perfect completely went over our heads. We have had the highest admiration for how they dealt with such young kids. I can tell you if my boys had been on that show, we would have made the Paolos look like the Cleavers. ;) That's why we liked the Gaghans so much--they were a crash course in good parenting. Surprised they raised so many hackles, but I guess that's what makes horse racing.
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Okay, I have to do this (for no other reason than "because")...
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Post # 5555!!
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This morning I went for a walk, and I had the oddest feeling I was being watched:
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I made it to work on time this morning.
Despite having had "enough" sleep, the little break in it that I had between 3:30 and 4 a.m. made it tough to get out of bed.
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I guess the Gaghans acting perfect completely went over our heads. We have had the highest admiration for how they dealt with such young kids. I can tell you if my boys had been on that show, we would have made the Paolos look like the Cleavers. ;) That's why we liked the Gaghans so much--they were a crash course in good parenting. Surprised they raised so many hackles, but I guess that's what makes horse racing.
I agree with you JMK....I can't for the life of me figure out why so many people I know disliked that family. But I guess they saw things I didn't.
My friend Ron told me to take off the rosie colored glasses when I watch TAR!
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I've been at the copy machine the past couple of hours. Have to copy all files pertaining to three County leases for the Superior Court of California as they are entering "due diligence" preparatory to taking over the leases themselves.
I can only say, "I HATE STAPLES"!!!
And I mean those little wire thingies, not the office supply store.
Removing those staples takes far more time than the copying...and I have thousands and thousands of sheets of paper (more than 20 years worth in the case of one lease) to copy (between now and Nov. 21).
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LOL, DearReaderLaura.
I find owls quite fascinating to look at.
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Vinnie will be dropping by what will hopefully be the final version of Kevin's CD. I've already done a few errands, and shall now just wait for the discs to arrive - bubble wrap at the ready.
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I guess the Gaghans acting perfect completely went over our heads. We have had the highest admiration for how they dealt with such young kids. I can tell you if my boys had been on that show, we would have made the Paolos look like the Cleavers. ;) That's why we liked the Gaghans so much--they were a crash course in good parenting. Surprised they raised so many hackles, but I guess that's what makes horse racing.
DR JMK - speaking just for MYSELF. They symbolized to me the complete wrecking of the premise of THE AMAZING RACE for the FAMILY EDITION of a show that I really enjoyed the way it was. I thought they ran a good race - but I didn't want to see a FAMILY edition. I want my regular AMAZING RACE back....which I think we will get next time.
General word is that the producers are NOT happy with the results of this particular edition and are VERY aware that regular fans of the show are also VERY unhappy. 8)
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I've been at the copy machine the past couple of hours. Have to copy all files pertaining to three County leases for the Superior Court of California as they are entering "due diligence" preparatory to taking over the leases themselves.
I can only say, "I HATE STAPLES"!!!
And I mean those little wire thingies, not the office supply store.
Removing those staples takes far more time than the copying...and I have thousands and thousands of sheets of paper (more than 20 years worth in the case of one lease) to copy (between now and Nov. 21).
DR RLP - you must have three boxes of toner with your name on them.
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Nice photo DR LAURA.
I am waiting for some tree leaf changing action to take a FALL photo. But it's slow going in my yard. The neighbors all have nice yellow and some red leaves, but mine are still stubbornly GREEN.
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So much to do, and we have to hurry because November only has 30 days!
Slow down. No need to rush through it.
I've got plenty to do to keep me busy.
I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving week/weekend.
And, of course, seeing "White Christmas" the musical play in San Francisco the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
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I'll be 29 years old in 17 days.
Let the countdown begin...
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And according to my Futurama calender ;), International Drum Month!
Drum, the instrument, or Drum, the comic strip?
:o
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JRand55, my leaves are all stubbornly on the ground!
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I've been at the copy machine the past couple of hours. Have to copy all files pertaining to three County leases for the Superior Court of California as they are entering "due diligence" preparatory to taking over the leases themselves.
I can only say, "I HATE STAPLES"!!!
And I mean those little wire thingies, not the office supply store.
Removing those staples takes far more time than the copying...and I have thousands and thousands of sheets of paper (more than 20 years worth in the case of one lease) to copy (between now and Nov. 21).
You need a Kelly Girl.
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Wasn't George Chakiris a Kelly girl?
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Thank you for the Owl Photo DR Laura. I shall show DP Colin.
it is spring here. Owl be with him in Apple Blossom time.
(Well it is 6.60am and I have been sitting with the dogs for 90 minutes - thunderstorm).
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I eventually watched the movie "Frida" last night. Disappointing! Style over substance. I wanted to like the movie.
It needed Ruben Blades and an actress of the calibre of Sonia Braga.
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DR Ben:
I just got my COLOR PURPLE ticket in the mail for next Weds. I'm Rear Mezz F 6. Where are you sitting??
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OMG! I just discovered that you can search pictures on Photobucket.com. The personal pictures that people post! I'd never have the nerve!
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Thank you for the Owl Photo DR Laura. I shall show DP Colin.
it is spring here. Owl be with him in Apple Blossom time.
(Well it is 6.60am and I have been sitting with the dogs for 90 imnutes - thunderstorm).
6:60am... that's like a friend of mine in high school who always used to say that her height was 5'12".
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6:60am... that's like a friend of mine in high school who always used to say that her height was 5'12".
It's now 6.64.
I nede to proff raed!!
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I agree with you JMK....I can't for the life of me figure out why so many people I know disliked that family. But I guess they saw things I didn't.
My friend Ron told me to take off the rosie colored glasses when I watch TAR!
Ha, ha ha. That last comment made me laugh. Well yah, you always cheer for the goody goody team who usually cannot race well but seems nice. I know i usually cheer for the team i think races the best.
I think it was probably only the first episode that made many of us not care for the Gaghans. So perhaps people who missed that episode, or who didn't pay that much attention to each team (not like those of us who are obcessed with the show did!). Or perhaps DR Jrand was right. The Gaghans really symbolize the family aspect of the show, much more than the other teams. I mean most of them are over 18, with only a few that are 15+ (and they didn't really seem like kids).
Anyhow I think on HHW we usually disagree with who we like and dislike. Plus a lot of it is in the editing. We all agreed that the Paolos were horrible, and now that they are editing them better, most of us like them!
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FYI for all TDF members: Tickets for Lea Salonga's solo concert at Carnegie Hall Monday night are on the site for $23. I just got my ticket... :)
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Jason, I'll look at my ticket when I get home and either tell you here or tell you tomorrow if you're going to see East of Eden at Chelsea Classics.
I wonder why it took like 5 more days for you to get your ticket? I got mine early last week and I think we bought them on the same day.
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Ben: I dunno why. The mail service is screwy. I had my ticket delivered to the office, so maybe that was the delay.
I'll see you tomorrow night at EAST OF EDEN.
:)
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"East of Eden" is DR Colin's favourite movie of all time!
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I'm back home and awaiting arrival of CDs. Will it be one o'clock? I'll keep you posted.
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Back from lunch.
Sticky rice, Siu Mai, Spring Rolls, BBQ Pork Rice Rolls, Shrimp Rice Rolls, Deep Fried Chive Dumplings, Deep Fried Mango Shrimp Rolls & Spinach Scallop Dumplings.
Jasmine tea.
Lovely.............yummmmmmmmmmmmmm.
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The day started off like a Fall day back east, with partly cloudy skies and a crisp breeze.
Now it's grey and gloomy. And the rain the weatherman said would not materialize seems to be looming.
But...who knows?
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Today is the fifth day since vixmom's last post.
Does anyone know what's going on???
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Man, oh, man! I sure hope my "Star Wars III" arrives today.
Everything I watch on Wednesday evenings is a repeat tonight.
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DR MattH, I had no idea Veronica Mars was a repeat tonight. :(
Thanks for the warning.
It's not a repeat. It's not on at all.
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All right, vixmom! I see you lurking.
You've got some 'splainin' to do!!!
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It's not a repeat. It's not on at all.
It's airing here in Oakland on UPN tonight...at least, that's according to my SBC Yahoo homepage TV schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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Hey, Jane! Hey, Jed!
I see you both. You're probably catching up.
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General word is that the producers are NOT happy with the results of this particular edition and are VERY aware that regular fans of the show are also VERY unhappy. 8)
The fact is that the ratings are down for this edition, and that's what has made the producers so unhappy. If the show had better ratings than the two last season, we'd see another family edition next year, but since the ratings have not been very good, they're going to go back to the tried and true.
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"East of Eden" is DR Colin's favourite movie of all time!
It's a marvelous film, and I think it's James Dean's best performance. I'm not sure I wouldn't have voted for him over Ernest Borgnine in MARTY had I been an Academy member in 1955. The three other nominees were James Cagney in LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME, Spencer Tracy in BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK, and Frank Sinatra in THE MAN WITH A GOLDEN ARM.
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Hello, DR Matt H.
Are you in fine fettle this afternoon? Did "Two for the Road" arrive in the mail?
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I spent the entire afternoon with TWO FOR THE ROAD. The picture has been restored and compared to the laserdisc looks astoundingly good. Now, if I had my druthers, I might have wished for punchier colors, but there is a restoration comparison on the DVD that shows what it has looked like in various stages of its video life, and what we have now overall is unquestionably the best.
When that exquisite Henry Mancini main title sweeps around you in vibrant surround stereo, it's sheer heaven.
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Today is the fifth day since vixmom's last post.
Does anyone know what's going on???
Thanks for asking. I just finished catching up, but I must sign off again .
On Friday night we had a Halloween party and one of children mentioned feeling "dizzy and funny" but he was weariing a heavy plastic mask and sunning around so his mom told him to take the mask off and settle down. The Vixter, as the oldest of the children was the self apponted babysitter in the games room and kpet all the kids entertained and took particular care of this littel boy.
On Saturday and Sunday after her 8:45 AM dentist appointment, she had to rebuild her catapult for tech class becasue two boys fooling around in class on Friday managed to knock it off the desk and smash it beyond repair. Although her tech teacher saw the whole thing and told her not to worry about it, this week they were actually gpoingto be launchin gtheir missels and she didn't want to miss the action so she got vixdad to take her to the hobby shop bought all the materials and spent her whole day doing what had taken her the whole semester to do the first time. She finished up in time for bed.
Sunday morning she was the acolyte at church then home to complete her Anne of Green Gables final project whichj took her to dinner time and then her Youth Group party. Because she was using the computer for typing her paper in between setting up the catapult and pasting things on her "Anne" poster I was effectivly banned from using the computer!
She worked until 6;30 then quickly donned her POTO costume and went to the church Youth Group Costume Party
Monday morning she went to school complaining about a slight couigh and a minor sore throat. At 10 Am I got a call from the school nurse.. she feels funny and dizzy and she has a temp of 102 F
So off to get her and off to the DR who says possible streph throat and puts her on anitbiotics. Home we go wher she lies on the couch watching The NIght mare BeFore Christmas.
Saddest part of the day... she asks me. " Is it ok if I don't go trick or treating? Please can't I stay home?"
:'(
Then yesterday I stayed home with her. Today she stayed home with my folks.
And now I must go deliver something for work.
Laters!!
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Golly.
No one will talk to me.
Maybe I'm dead and don't know it.
I must be invisible.
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That's all right.
I'll just go around knocking things over.
I'll haunt folks, that's what I'll do.
And when they send for an exorcist, I shall laugh:
Haw! Haw! Haw! Haw!
And I'll sneer, too...but you'll have to take my word for it, because you won't be able to see the sneer.
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There!
I've gone and started a new page!
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Hello, DR Matt H.
Are you in fine fettle this afternoon? Did "Two for the Road" arrive in the mail?
Ha ha! How's that for an instant response? :D
I can't think of any film that so deftly combines humor, heartbreak, romance, drama, and slapstick.
And Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn are simply two gods living on Earth. Finney has never looked as good, and Audrey, well, she's perfection.
I started the film over a second time to listen to Stanley Donen's commentary. There are long gaps between comments as he seems to be watching and enjoying the picture as it runs, but it's worth listening to especially if you love this movie as much as I do.
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Tonight, I'll be watching the 1953 WAR OF THE WORLDS. I didn't buy it the first time it was issued on DVD, so this updating is supposed to be eons better in terms of quality.
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Well, "Two for the Road" was an instant favorite the day I saw it in the Carolina Theater in Greenville SC.
I've loved, loved, loved this movie all these years, and I have it on Laserdisc, but the DVD seems to be the best version out there.
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I also got the Looney Tunes Golden Collection - Volume 3 from a used vendor paying about half what it was being sold for new.
I have all three of those collections and never seem to find time to watch them.
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I'm awfully sorry the vixter is sickie-poo.
Hope she's well really soon.
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Well, "Two for the Road" was an instant favorite the day I saw it in the Carolina Theater in Greenville SC.
I've loved, loved, loved this movie all these years, and I have it on Laserdisc, but the DVD seems to be the best version out there.
Yes, I have that laserdisc too, and it has some damage and is not very sharp. The DVD is much, much superior in every respect.
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I also got the Looney Tunes Golden Collection - Volume 3 from a used vendor paying about half what it was being sold for new.
I have all three of those collections and never seem to find time to watch them.
Well...the merry-go-round still breaks down...
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I'm told the discs are "on their way". IF they're here by two, I will have one hour to pack up as many as possible. Oh, I see the truck now.
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What else has Fox released? Or is "Two for the Road" flying solo?
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TWO FOR THE ROAD is probably my favorite Henry Mancini score (if it isn't, CHARADE is). Naturally, it was no Oscar nominated in 1967.
The nominees (and they're all good, too): COOL HAND LUKE, DOCTOR DOLITTLE, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, IN COLD BLOOD, and the winner, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE.
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I'm still looking forward to "Christmas in Connecticut," Spielberg's version of "The War of the Worlds" and "The Polar Express."
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What else has Fox released? Or is "Two for the Road" flying solo?
ORCHESTRA WIVES
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"Far From the Madding Crowd" is the best of the nominees...IMO.
Simply glorious score for a great film.
THAT film NEEDS to be out on DVD!
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EAST OF EDEN is a wonderful film. Friends and family of Mr Dean have said that his Cal is most like his real life personality.
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I played "Two for the Road" nearly to death in college. I used to listen to it while writing papers for my 20th Century literature class. It was especially helpful for my paper on "The Sound and the Fury."
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Drum, the instrument, or Drum, the comic strip?
:o
I've never heard of Drum the comic strip. Is it any good? I just assumed that it was for the instrument.
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The DVD of "East of Eden" is, to me, spectacular.
I have watched it twice in the past few months.
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And inside TWO FOR THE ROAD is a flyer saying that the next Fox Studio Classics coming in February 2006 are PINKY, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN, and DADDY LONGLEGS.
Also release in this wave with TWO FOR THE ROAD and ORCHESTRA WIVES was THE RAINS CAME.
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Tonight, I'll be watching the 1953 WAR OF THE WORLDS. I didn't buy it the first time it was issued on DVD, so this updating is supposed to be eons better in terms of quality.
I just got this DVD yesterday! I didn't get it the first time around, so I'm real excited to get it now. :)
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The DVD of "East of Eden" is, to me, spectacular.
I have watched it twice in the past few months.
I agree completely. They did a great job bringing that movie to DVD.
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I just got this DVD yesterday! I didn't get it the first time around, so I'm real excited to get it now. :)
I will definitely be watching it tonight instead of network TV reruns. I should be finished in plenty of time to watch LAW & ORDER "live."
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And inside TWO FOR THE ROAD is a flyer saying that the next Fox Studio Classics coming in February 2006 are PINKY, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN, and DADDY LONGLEGS.
Also release in this wave with TWO FOR THE ROAD and ORCHESTRA WIVES was THE RAINS CAME.
I've never seen "Pinky", and I'm looking forward to "Daddy Long Legs"...which has always seemed rather chopped up in TV showings I've seen.
I hope it's the complete film.
I wish they'd issue "The Rains of Ranchipur" in stereo.
Magnificent music by Hugo Friedhofer and Lana is spectacular as the temptress/slut/lady.
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I've still got to watch "Rebel Without A Cause" and "Giant" on DVD. I've not even taken the wrapping off those DVDs.
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I've never seen "Pinky", and I'm looking forward to "Daddy Long Legs"...which has always seemed rather chopped up in TV showings I've seen.
I hope it's the complete film.
I feel sure they will issue it complete. I find a lot to like, but I think it's too long. Astaire and Caron each get lengthy dream ballets apiece which really slows down the momentum. I love Astaire, but sometimes, even his dream numbers lack true inspiration.
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Pogue, Tewkes & Mos are cute together.
Joy, great going on your diet. You too Jose.
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Feel better vibes for The Vixter! Sorry you had to miss trick or treat.
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I've still got to watch "Rebel Without A Cause" and "Giant" on DVD. I've not even taken the wrapping off those DVDs.
Two more of my favorite movies. ;D
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It has also been all over the nes today that bandleader Skitch Henderson died. I guess it dates me to remember him, but I certainly do.
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Ann, this Jew celebrates Christmas and will do so at Bryan’s this year. Since my Menorah is packed it might be Chanukah I will miss. :(
It is now 51 days to Bryan’s birthday, 53 days to Christmas and the first night of Chanukah.
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I will definitely be watching it tonight instead of network TV reruns. I should be finished in plenty of time to watch LAW & ORDER "live."
I do watch Martha's "Apprentice." There's a guy on the show who is totally manic and I can't wait until he has a complete breakdown (is it wrong of me to want this?? ;)).
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Hello! I'm back from the first round of rehearsals with the cast and orchestra. Leslie Uggams loved the chart for STORMY WEATHER, so that's a big pat on my shoulder and a big weight off my back. The cast is quite good, and I think the concert will be wonderful. Robert Osborne of TCM arrived today as well. He will be narrating. Ms Uggams, her husband Graham, Robert and Abby Kimball, Michael Kerker of ASCAP, and Betty Auman of the Library of Congress music division had a tasty lunch with the conductor Aaron Gandy, before they all went back to rehearsal and I came to my favorite Kinko's to check in with you all.
I had another great discovery yesterday: my hotel is kitty-corner from the parking garage which occupies the space filled in 1903 by Chicago's Grand Opera House, where BABES IN TOYLAND opened on June 17, 1903. I've been looking for the site for the past two years and I cannot believe I'm staying across from it!
Dear Friend BK, Carolee and Jonathan said hello to me via DRJose because I asked him to convey my good wishes. I don't recall your asking hyim to do the same. Besides, I thought you were pissed at Ms Caramello?
Tonight, I help Aaron make some fixes in his orchestration to MY SHINING HOUR; it's got wonderful moments but there are a couple of spots where he's asked for help.
Back tomorrow!
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It has also been all over the nes today that bandleader Skitch Henderson died. I guess it dates me to remember him, but I certainly do.
I once scored for full orchestra the Waltzes from ANYONE CAN WHISTLE with Steve's permission. I took the full score to Skitch when the New York Pops was formed to try to get an arranging job with him. He took my score on the grounds he needed to get an estimate on copying parts and never returned it despite several requests from me. I'm not sorry he's dead.
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Hi elmore-good news on your show & discovery.
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Jose do you have disability insurance on your hands? If not, you should.
Wow, I was just thinking, next year when I take my niece to a Broadway show I can tell her I got the house seats through my very talented friend, and she can meet him after the show. She only knows movie folks & directors so this will be my chance to impress her. :D
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Skitch Henderson was once married to Faye Emerson. And it was at their New York apartment that Gig Young married his second wife Sophie Rosenstein.....college drama instructor of Miss Frances Farmer.
DR ELMORE - ask Mr Robert Osborne to tell you all he knows about Allison Hayes....there must be something!
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Skitch Henderson was once married to Faye Emerson. And it was at their New York apartment that Gig Young married his second wife Sophie Rosenstein.....college drama instructor of Miss Frances Farmer.
At least he wasn't married to Hope Emerson.
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I heard something on the radio this a.m. about Skitch Henderson and how he got his name.
Apparently, he possessed an amazing gift for arranging and could arrange a song in any key you wanted. Folks who knew him started calling him "Sketch"...and then somebody famous, I forget who, told folks to change his billing to "Skitch"...and the name instantly took hold and the deed was done.
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Hmmmm...I wonder if Mitch Miller was originally called "Metch"?
:)
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I just ate a Reese's Peanut Butter cup. A big one.
It has been aeons since I had one of those.
And it was awesome.
Yum.
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And...just like George...this post is "just because"!
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Vixmom - Skip and I (and Toby and Dylan, too) are sending healing vibes to the vixter.
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Hmmmm...I wonder if Mitch Miller was originally called "Metch"?
:)
Well I thought it was funny - and it's a connection with the Leslie Uggams post above!
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Today is the fifth day since vixmom's last post.
Does anyone know what's going on???
I was wondering the same thing. I'm glad you spied her. :)
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I just ate a Reese's Peanut Butter cup. A big one.
It has been aeons since I had one of those.
And it was awesome.
Yum.
Among my favorite candy EVER. I could eat my weight in them.
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Michael S do you live by a pond or is that flooding in your photos? How far did you jump with the window blew?
DRLaura, as always-nice photo.
Tomovoz I felt the same way about Frida.
Ron, sorry I was catching up and not there to talk to you.
Oh, poor Vixter, strep throat is bad enough without missing Halloween. Thank goodness she asked to stay home & you didn’t have to make that decision for her. Good health vibes so she doesn’t miss the missile launch.
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Well I thought it was funny - and it's a connection with the Leslie Uggams post above!
Thanks, Tomovoz! I strive to amuse, if possible.
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Among my favorite candy EVER. I could eat my weight in them.
Logistically, I wonder if that's possible...I mean, after you got past the 100th pound, I'm thinking your personal weight will have increased, exponentially.
Unless you follow the classic binge-and-purge scenario.
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Macchus if you google glass wax you will find loads of sites, including places to purchase it. So, yes, you can still buy it. :)
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I must adjourn to the downstairs now and get busy with the daily cleaning chores.
Will be back later this evening with DVD and network TV reports.
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Logistically, I wonder if that's possible...I mean, after you got past the 100th pound, I'm thinking your personal weight will have increased, exponentially.
Unless you follow the classic binge-and-purge scenario.
But that way I could keep eating them forever! A sure death, but I'd die with a smile on my face. ;D
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Frida spoke highly of you DR Jane.
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How sweet of her.
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I have questions for DR’s George, TCB, Jed and Ann.
How long a drive from Seattle are you?
Did you notice my post stating we will be in Seattle on July 1st? :)
Did I miss a response to said statement?
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That may have been Frida People. I have a tendency to confuse people with the same given name.
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Jason, I am also in the rear mezz Seat F4
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Jason, I am also in the rear mezz Seat F4
You're "Row F Rear Mezz Brothers" -- you'll have to annoy the heck out of Seat F5 until he or she agrees to swap with one of you.
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Googling Glass Wax....sounds like a high-risk activity, doesn't it!
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Googleing Glass Wax sounds like something a Peeping Tom would do.
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Good news (for myself and der Brucer): the ep of Lost that's being re-run tonight is the ep we missed while we were on DR Jose's NYC Walking Tour! The new recorder decided to go into power-save mode, and never recorded the show.
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And I've got a pot roast in the oven, braising in beer.
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And there's a new ep of Good Eats following Lost: this week, Alton makes avocado ice cream and avocado buttercream icing. :D
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Well, I managed to get everything packaged, and furthermore, I managed to get everything shipped except for eight packages, because I simply had no more room in the two boxes that I could lug myself. The eight will go out tomorrow, no prob. Of course, I made sure that all the hainsies/kimlets orders went out in today's huge batch.
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And there's a new ep of Good Eats following Lost: this week, Alton makes avocado ice cream and avocado buttercream icing. :D
:P
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Bruce I'm impressed.
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How's that for a coinky-dink...? Ben - we'll be sitting right next to each other! :)
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And according to Broadway.com, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will be closing up shop on December 31.
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Hello from Chez Vixter! The Vixter & I both thank you for your kind thoughts.
She is feeling a little better but sounds very much like a little Sally Kellerman which is both cute and somewhat unsettling at the same time.....
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Ron I was just about to completee my catching up and post when you "caught" me!
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Did they mention that Chitty will be closing having lost its entire rather large investment?
vixmom - tell the vixter we love her and to get better soon so I can hear her sing my SONG!
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We had a beautiful night for Halloween here, very mild, around 70 degrees, and no wind. We live on a main road anad we decorate... we have a lighted halloween archway over the path , a graveyard complete with bones, skulls and fog machine, walking skeleton steps, and disembodied heads on the front porch that are sound activated and leap and screech if you get near them.
We get a LOT of trick or treaters! Vixdad dressed in a black robe and a scull mask and skull hands and comes out with the candy and quizzes the children about why they're there , kids without costumes get one peice of candy, kids in costumes get a handful.
We usually decorate more than we did this year, but it was so rainy hti s ointh the spider webs and swinging ghosts didin't make it up
However sonce most of the houses on the block didn't even get anything up becasue of the rain we still were one of the, most decorated houses around.
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Did they mention that Chitty will be closing having lost its entire rather large investment?
vixmom - tell the vixter we love her and to get better soon so I can hear her sing my SONG!
I just let the Vixter read your post. She said. "Tell bk that I think of him as a benefactor. I love the song and I think its wonderful but when can I have the sheet music?"
;D
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And according to Broadway.com, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will be closing up shop on December 31.
Dang I wanted to see that but the Vixter didn't so there goes that... ah well
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Bruce - That's great news about the CD's getting out.
And thanks to everyone who ordered. I guess it's really out in the world now, no turning back.
:)
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BTW have I mentioned that I am hugelly proud of Jose and elmore?!!!
Well I am!
I am also anxiously awaiting my copyof "The Last Starfighter" and then I must arrange to finally meet & greet with DR FLJ (as the Vixter & I didn't get to the evening festivities last month) I hope you have a supply of silver pens, Fred!!
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Hee Hee DR FJL I mean... I can't even get three letters int he right order!!
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Vixmom - The silver pens are on order. :)
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all I wabt fro Christmas is some typijmng ;lessoins
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Vixmom - Like they say, as long as you spell my name right. :)
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The UPS guy has been here and left me the new Star Wars DVD.
Huzzah! Or, Huz and zah!
I am going to watch it tonight!
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We have some birthday cake left over from last Friday...it was a really good carrot cake...on Friday.
It has been in the refrigerator here in the office since that date. I took it out today and had a piece.
Not bad...a tad on the dryish side.
But its remains get trashed at close of business!
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all I wabt fro Christmas is some typijmng ;lessoins
Did you mean typhoid lesions?
Or "oil can"?
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According to the little blurb in this morning's paper, it was Bing Crosby who gave Skitch Henderson his nickname, for the reasons noted above. Bing of course also tried to get Frances Farmer the Florida Orange Juice national spokesperson gig (no joke), but that didn't quite work out. ;D
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Bing of course also tried to get Frances Farmer the Florida Orange Juice national spokesperson gig (no joke), but that didn't quite work out. ;D
I can understand why, too. They needed someone who actually HAD been lobotomized. So, Anita Bryant was the winner!
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I can understand why, too. They needed someone who actually HAD been lobotomized. So, Anita Bryant was the winner!
;D ;D ;D
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So true, DR JMK. Mr Crosby was for many years a spokesperson for Minute Maid Orange Juice, and Frances would have been on TV for one of their newer Frozen Orange Juice concentrates at $50,000 per year, if ONLY that MM executive had not asked her what Tyrone Power was "really" like.
Frances closed the meeting down with her reply - much like Faye AS Joan in the Pepsi board meeting.
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I have on my office wall a wonderful calendar from a certain Ozian. November shows a shot of Collins Street. I think it's in Melbourne. There have been some beautiful pictures.
At home we have a World Wildlife Fund calendar with great animal pictures.
Why, my Ozian calendar (or calendaur) has, for the month of November, a breathtaking photo of Steven King (and I don't mean the writer). He is one of the stars of Austalian football.
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What I wanna know is, who the heck is the spokesman nowadays?
Or did the orange growers decide that enough was enough?
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...Frances would have been on TV for one of their newer Frozen Orange Juice concentrates at $50,000 per year, if ONLY that MM executive had not asked her what Tyrone Power was "really" like.
I really CRAVE to know what she said.
Will you share? Either here or via IM?
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I bet DR RODZINSKI has a 2006 Playbill Calendar!
Boy, did I read that wrong. I thought that you wrote that Rodzinski had a PLAYGIRL Calendar.
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LOL....
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Yahoo IM me, RLP, and I will tell you.
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Good vibes to the Vixter.
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RLP - my AIM ID is JhnRndGlt if you have that service.
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Click on the little yellow man below.
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He left.
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Hello from Chez Vixter! The Vixter & I both thank you for your kind thoughts.
She is feeling a little better but sounds very much like a little Sally Kellerman which is both cute and somewhat unsettling at the same time.....
Well, if she starts sounding like Mercedes McCambridge, then you had better worry.
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I have questions for DR’s George, TCB, Jed and Ann.
How long a drive from Seattle are you?
Did you notice my post stating we will be in Seattle on July 1st? :)
Did I miss a response to said statement?
I did notice your post and I responded (http://www.haineshisway.com/community/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=821;start=msg156557#msg156557) to your statement. ;D Depending on traffic, it can take me an hour to an hour and a half (at the most...so far) to go from Olympia to Seattle.
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But then I usually cruise at 75 miles an hour for as long as I can. ::)
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About 45 minutes for us in Tacoma, maybe 30 on a really good day.
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Jane, I'm sorry, I must have missed your earlier post I am about thrity five to forty five minutes away from Seattle. I would love to meet you next July, but hopefully something may come up sooner, where we could meet.
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Yahoo IM me, RLP, and I will tell you.
Thanks. JMK filled me in.
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Well, if she starts sounding like Mercedes McCambridge, then you had better worry.
That's Mercedes doing the voice of Regan in "The Exorcist," not in her Oscar-winning role in "All the King's Men."
;D
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Tonight I discovered semi-frozen fresh broccoli doesn’t taste great when microwaved. Gosh spell check says microwaved isn’t a word. I’m using it anyway. ;D
With one little hot-plate I can’t steam my veggies while cooking basmati & it needs to be toasted in olive oil first. Now I have typed a fragmented sentence. Sometimes I really don’t have time to fragment my sentences properly. ::)
My point in babbling is.... I sure hope our spare refrigerator doesn’t give out on us before the new kitchen is completed. Yes, the new frig was installed, however, we still haven’t chosen new hardware for the cabinets and without hardware on our new sub-zero I can’t open it.
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Tonight I discovered semi-frozen fresh broccoli doesn’t taste great when microwaved. Gosh spell check says microwaved isn’t a word. I’m using it anyway. ;D
Most "spell check" features have limited vocabulary. Thus, we must edu-ma-cate them every chance we get.
"Microwaved" is most definitely a word...
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For anyone who followed the "link" I posted in (and have since deleted from) my previous post, apologies.
It was a page that came up when I googled "microwaved." I read only the article and thought it interesting that a man in China, under directions from his doctor, actually "microwaved his penis" and burned it, necessitating parts of it be removed.
Other things on that page, though, were not something I'd willingly direct anyone toward.
Thus, anyone who might have been offended, I apologize.
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Off to prep supper...and get "Star Wars III" ready to play.
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With one little hot-plate I can’t steam my veggies while cooking basmati & it needs to be toasted in olive oil first. Now I have typed a fragmented sentence. Sometimes I really don’t have time to fragment my sentences properly. ::)
Okay, I have to know how you do this. How much oil, and how long do you toast the basmati? Till it turns golden?
And then, do you cook it as instructed on the package??
And what taste difference does the toasting offer up??
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Bryan just called. He was famished after his trip to Charlotte. Seems he couldn’t get a healthy vegetarian meal. Matt H, is it just the restaurants he was taken to, or is the town a steak & potatoes sort of place?
Ron my microwave will not work with the door open. ???
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Ron my friend from India makes delicious basmati. She taught me to toast it in ghee, stirring constantly, until the pieces easily break in half, then add salt & double the amount of water. Simmer for 15 minutes. On a daily basis I prefer to use olive oil. I do a thick coat of oil (experiment to taste) depending on how much basmati I add. Now I just toast the basmati, stirring fairly often, until it looks about right.
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George I was afraid I had missed a response. Thanks for making it convenient to read. How far are you from Tacoma?
Unless we change our minds and fly, we will be driving from Portland. We could find a convenient place along the way to meet. Are both Olympia & Tacoma off of I-5?
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Sorry to hear about Lloyd Bochner.
I had the opportunity to work with him when he guested on a tv series I worked on.
He was one of the nicest and down to earth actors I every met. Up there with Angela Lansbury.
And did you know he was bald?!
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For a touching story of a New Orleans family reunited with their pets: http://news.bestfriends.org/index.cfm?page=specialreports&catid=04061773-BDB9-396E-9001EF6EC01318A4&mode=entry&entry=47BD5559-BDB9-396E-9336782DBDE8F039&stid=2
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George I was afraid I had missed a response. Thanks for making it convenient to read. How far are you from Tacoma?
Unless we change our minds and fly, we will be driving from Portland. We could find a convenient place along the way to meet. Are both Olympia & Tacoma off of I-5?
I-5 goes through both Olympia and Tacoma. Tacoma is about half-way between Olympia and Seattle. Since there are three people in Tacoma and just little ol' me here, I'd be more than willing to drive up north a bit and have us all meet some place close to Jed, Ann and TCB. Not a problem at all. ;D
And here's an easier link for Jane's touching story: http://news.bestfriends.org/index.cfm?page=specialreports&catid=04061773-BDB9-396E-9001EF6EC01318A4&mode=entry&entry=47BD5559-BDB9-396E-9336782DBDE8F039&stid=2 (http://news.bestfriends.org/index.cfm?page=specialreports&catid=04061773-BDB9-396E-9001EF6EC01318A4&mode=entry&entry=47BD5559-BDB9-396E-9336782DBDE8F039&stid=2)
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I hope you don't mind, Jane. :)
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Not at all George. I was hoping someone would do that for me. Thank you. :D
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'night
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I'm off, too. I'm still at work and I need to get home.
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Among my favorite candy EVER. I could eat my weight in them.
N-E-S-T-L-E-S...
DRs Ron and Jose will get the reference.
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I had the choice of watching STAR WARS III tonight or WAR OF THE WORLDS, and I chose the latter.
They have restored the movie beautifully. No more print damage, and most of it looks very sharp, clear, and colorful. The wires on the Martian ships are more visible than ever due to the high resolution of DVD, but that didn't lessen the enjoyment of the film at all for me. Seems like there were a couple of scenes in the DVD version that weren't on my VHS version, but I could be wrong. I haven't watched the movie in five or six years.
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Page 9 Lucy Dance!!!
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Hello from Chez Vixter! The Vixter & I both thank you for your kind thoughts.
She is feeling a little better but sounds very much like a little Sally Kellerman which is both cute and somewhat unsettling at the same time.....
As Kim Carnes might have sang:
All the boys think she's so choice.
She's got--
Sally Kellerman voice!
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What I wanna know is, who the heck is the spokesman nowadays?
Or did the orange growers decide that enough was enough?
Oops--that would be me. In the hustle and bustle of my life, I often forget my duties.
Drink more orange juice!
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Bryan just called. He was famished after his trip to Charlotte. Seems he couldn’t get a healthy vegetarian meal. Matt H, is it just the restaurants he was taken to, or is the town a steak & potatoes sort of place?
There are certainly a lot of those meat and potatoes restaurants (my favorites, BTW), but I know of several with vegetarian menus.
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Funniest thing I heard all day: some columnist in NY talked about the visiting Charles and Carmilla and he said something along the lines of "...when Charles and Diana visited years back, it was like having Fred and Ginger. With these two, it's like Fred and Ethel"
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After I finished WAR OF THE WORLDS, I watched the very well done documentary on the making of the film. Gene Barry and Ann Robinson were both present, of course, along with quite a few other people either involved with the picture or who have written about George Pal, sci-fi, etc.
There are two separate commentaries on the disc, but I wanted to hear with stereo track (very effective, especially the sounds of the Martian ships blipping out of the rear speakers as other things are coming from the center and fronts. Nice.
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Then, while waiting for my network show to begin, I chose MY NAME IS EARL from the DVR. Enjoyable foolishness, but I'm looking more forward to seeing THE OFFICE at some point in the next few days.
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Yesterday when I was doing some testing on the home theater setup I had installed, I landed on WIN A DATE WITH TAD HAMILTON on HBO-HD. I never saw this film in the theater and never watched it on HBO the numerous times it's been shown over the last few months.
However, the scene happened to have both Sean Hayes and Nathan Lane in it, and I had no idea either one of them was in the movie, so I programmed the DVR to pick up the next showing of the film so I could finally watch it. That will happen at some point this weekend, too, I suspect.
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Tonight's LAW & ORDER episode featured a story concerning sterilization. The subject was interesting enough just on that, but who should turn out to be the defense attorney but Richard Brooks playing Paul Robinette who was with the show as a regular during its first three seasons. Always nice to see former cast members pop up on the show.
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DR Ron, we woulod like to read your impressions of STAR WARS III, not only as a film but how you thought it looked and sounded as well.
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My intention is to make the vixter a STAR. vixmom, send me your address and I'll send you the sheet music - I may even have a pdf of it on the computer if you'd rather have it that way.
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Hey y'all...
I'm about to go back and read today's column and postings, but before I do, a few loose ends from yesterday:
Dan, in my head it's definitely Dinah. I don't think the other recordings compare. I've got about three or four different Dinah cds and at least two of them have that one on it... and nobody gets the heartbreak and the desperation, hence the joy and beauty that she gives you.
Jose, I will pass that info along to Geoff, Rachel, Sara, Dave, and Nikole. PS they may be looking for someone to play for something Monday... I'll have to check on that. E-mail me if I forget: joydewing@verizon.net.
Jason, you sound so much like me. We really should have cocktails.
Everyone else, thanks for the vociferous welcomes back. Catch up with y'all soon!
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Um, George... your tourist costume was AMAZING.
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OH and DR Jose and everyone else:
Re the Juliana-esque Journal idea: There's a great online "journal" called Confessions of a Broadway Actor that is brilliantly smart-assy and true-to-life, and it's Anonymous so nobody gets in trouble. Of course, you can probably figure it out if you work hard enough... but it gives me the idea that there should be a similar thing, kind of a "Confessions of a Broadway Accompanist" column, where we get the real dish (nothing that could hurt anyone or their career, of course) about a Broadway gig. Don't anyone take this the wrong way, but I always felt that was something that was lacking in J's Journal. She had to be careful about what she reported because her career was at stake. She couldn't really say anything that might be construed as negative or tell any juicy tales, because everyone knows who she is. Just a thought... hm....
Okay, still catching up!
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Um, George... your tourist costume was AMAZING.
Thank you very much! (I think. ;)) The sad part is that, except for the glasses, I have worn (and continue to wear) every part of my "costume" in my every day life...even the hat! ;D Just not all at once.
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Dan, in my head it's definitely Dinah. I don't think the other recordings compare. I've got about three or four different Dinah cds and at least two of them have that one on it... and nobody gets the heartbreak and the desperation, hence the joy and beauty that she gives you.
Thanks, DR Joy. I've also got confirmation from DR Tomovoz about Dinah, and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on some of her recordings. She's pretty much uncharted territory for me and I think I'm going to love emersing myself into her music.
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After midnight in these parts, so I'm off to bed.
Good night, everyone!
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Good Evening!
Whew! Another long day, but another good one too! Rehearsals kicked into gear for Lestat - I finally touched some piano keys today - and the "magic" struck again for me at the O'Neill box office - I got a seventh row center ticket for Sweeney Todd.
:)
I'm gonna do my best to catch up on the notes and posts from today, but I'm also trying to get to bed at a "decent" hour tonight too. -And extra hour or two of sleep last night would have been a good thing today. -Did that makes sense? In any case...
I'm reading! I'm reading!
Laters...
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Elmore, I spent the better part of my day today searching the world with a fine-tooth comb to find a Young Lena Horne to cast in "Stormy Weather". Howw about that. I think we came up with some FINE ideas and I hope they'll be pleased.
Jane, how about cooking the rice and the veggies at the same time, in the same pot, by using a steamer basket and just plunking it on top of the rice in the pot and then closing the lid; or the same idea with just the right size strainer? You might have to wrap tin foil around the lid to seal it off a little better, but that might kill two birds with one hot plate!
Jose, thanks for reminding me that I need to get on that Sweeney Todd business. I must see that show. Wish I could be there on opening night to bow obsequiously to Patti and drool over Michael... I have this thing about the Cerveris boys. Mmmm, Cerveris-wich... mmmmm.... *drool*
TOD: BK, whom do you use for casting out there in La-La Land?
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Good Morning!
Well... Let's see what I remember from the day's posts...
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BK - I would be more than happy to pass on Greetings to whomever you wish. -And, actually, if I do come across someone whom I know you've worked with, I automatically pass on your Greetings, "unprompted". -I guess my mind has been elsewhere the past couple of days.
;)
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DR Joy - Geoff actually called me earlier this evening to see if I was available for something tomorrow... which I won't be able to cover. And I took the opportunity to fill him on my limited availability for the next couple of months. -However, Dave has always been very good to me, and it's nice knowing that I'm on the "list" with you guys.
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...And as for me keeping a journal... It really would be tricky especially when it comes to "juicy" stuff - or even serious happenings backstage. Yes, I'd be more than happy to share things that happen/affect me, but even some of those moments could be "questionable" in regards to those I work with.
I've toyed with keeping a semi-detailed journal of some of my most memorable audition experiences, but I'd feel VERY uncomfortable ever putting them into print. Some of those "incidents" are very specific, and, god forbid, that that person ends up reading about him/herself on-line, in a book, etc. Heck, even my ego can be very fragile when it comes to my "art", and for actors I believe it's even moreso.
Anecdotes are fine. Day-to-day happenings... Hmm...
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WELCOME BACK,
DR JOY!!!
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As for Sweeney Todd...
I totally go "it". This was the first time I felt truly frightened by what was going on on stage. -And the factory whistle blow is quite "shocking" and near-ear-splitting too.
All in all, the whole enterprise was carried off very well. There were a few moments where I missed some "bigness", but there were plenty of other moments where the intimacy of the production just really worked.
The rest of the audience seemed to get it tonight too. I did hear a few "whispers" during intermission and after the show, and I saw a few empty seats once the second act started. -Actually, half of the row in front of me - the sixth row - left at intermission. Unfortunately, they were placed by two women, one of whom decided to eat a very crinkly bag of Whoppers and drink from a very crinkly water bottle for the first 15 minutes of Act 2. Almost everyone around her was sending daggers her way... She just continued to smile and crinkle away... And whisper things to her companion. UGH! But...
I really enjoyed the show. I can see where the Sweeney purists would take issue with the production - which would be all of it - and all I want to say to them is, "Get over it!" This is not your Father's Sweeney Todd. Enjoy the innovation, and be thankful, that someone has chosen not to simply ape Hal Prince's original Broadway production. If you want to see a reasonable facsimile of that, then just stay home and watch the DVD.
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...And from a musical standpoint, it was neat hearing where certain passages were edited, and how certain songs were transposed up or down. -And I have to wonder if some of the transpositions were needed in order to avoid some difficult key (signatures) for the actor/instrumentalists.
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And as I mentioned earlier, Lestat rehearsals kicked into gear today. The past two days were basically spent getting ready for the Group Sales event yesterday. We started teaching some music, as well as started staging one of the numbers. It was nice to finally be playing at piano today, instead of just sitting at one.
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DR vixmom - Continued Get Well Vibes to the vixter.
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DR td - I keep running into Doug Sills in the elevator - and he was actually at Sweeney tonight too. Should I pass on your greetings to him?
;)
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DR elmore - Glad to know things are going well in Chicago. Have you made any decision yet about heading out into the suburbs yet?
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OH! - And DR elmore - I chatted briefly with Donna Lynn Champlin after the show tonight, and passed on your best to her too.
*Her instrumental skills blew me away. Her flute playing was very impressive - she can flutter tongue!
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And as for me knowing where to eat... Well, I actually don't know much about the San Francisco area, so...
Someday, I hope.
:)
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And as DR Jason indicated earlier, Lestat will be based on the first two books of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles - "Interview With The Vampire" and "The Vampire Lestat". And since "The Vampire Lestat" actually comes first chronologically in the series - even though it was published second - that is the order we'll be taking things. Undoubtedly, due to the time span covered in both books, there has been a lot of judicious editing done. -There's enough material in just one of the books to make many musicals. But the musical will begin in the late 1700s, and come up to the present day.
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Well, I really must get some rest and some sleep... Another long day tomorrow. Another good day tomorrow. -I'll try my best to catch up and respond to the other posts I wanted to respond to...
Laters...
Goodnight.
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OH! Someone mentioned the movie "Daddy Longlegs" earlier. Apparently, that's one of the next screen to stage adaptations in the works.
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And speaking of Ann Rice, she's supposed to be on Charlie Rose's show tonight...starting in 15 minutes! Jose, have you seen it? Have you heard if she mentions the show?
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I just watched part of the Ann Rice interview with Charlie Rose and they didn't mention the show at all. She just wrote a book about the life of Jesus Christ, but from Jesus' perspective...like an autobiography. She said that the book (the first of a possible four...well, I think she said that if she were to do it properly, it would be in four volumes), takes it up to his eighth birthday. Sounds interesting.