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Well, you've read the notes, you know that the notes came before either the chicken or the egg, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - the cows definitely came after the notes, before the chicken, and may have arrived with the egg.
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And the word of the day is: FASTUOUS!
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I'm watching the video clips of "Simply Sondheim (http://www.kritzerland.com/gallery.html)" and it's pretty cool that they're clips of whole songs! Too bad a DVD can't be released.
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For those who might have missed it yesterday, and just because I love it so, here's the cover for the new book
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Good Morning Woody.
I'm about to tackle the MacArthur Foundation. Perhaps they will give me a Genius Grant for working on their foundation grant list.
I will be pre-ordering the Simply Sondheim CD as well.
And now, off to work.
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That cover has sparked a memory.
There was a routine Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews recorded, apparently for the breaks at their Carnegie Hall performance (while costumes and sets were being changed). Apparently, Carol had bought one of those new Living Bras, and was gushing to Julie about how wonderful it was, going on and on about "Living Bra" this and "Living Bra" that, ad nauseum. But finally Carol admitted "There's just one thing that bothers me about this living bra."
"What's that?" Julie asked politely.
"What am I supposed to feed it?"
*ba-dum-dum*
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Good Morning Woody.
I'm about to tackle the MacArthur Foundation....
Strange, you didn't strike me as the football-playing type when we met last year!
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FASTUOUS...
As Hillary would find OUT, A FUSS in a FASTUOUS manner would be as impressive to US AS TOFU sculpted into the visage of Ann Coulter.
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Some GOOD Brian Donlevy movies ...
The Great McGinty
Beau Geste
Command Decision
Impact (a particular favorite of mine)
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Good morning, all! I just learned the Region 1 DVD of OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! will be released in November, so I am a very happy camper. Now, if we can just get releases of several more films I want, such as THE UNINVITED, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN, and Bob Hope's THE CAT AND THE CANARY, I'd be really happy!
And if DR MBarnum would stop spending his money on $1 DVDs and head east, perhaps he and I could shop for a non-regional DVD player.
I have a quiet day planned at the NYPL Theatre Collection and the recording office. Official work on the second volume of the BABES IN TOYLAND score has begun. Volume One, the full score to the 1903 "extravaganza" BABES IN TOYLAND, including all music written for the show between 1903 and 1905, is essentially finished, except for some finishing work in November, a few score edits from Mr Skip Kennon, and some libretto revisions. The vocal score will be completed at the same time.
This second volume will be all the compositions based on the 1903 theatre score, including a concert overture for the Herbert Concert Orchestra, the new songs for the German version SPIELLAND, a 1923 revue sketch, and the stock dance and palm court orchestral arrangements. The "Waltzes from BABES IN TOYLAND" reminds me a lot in shape and design of the waltzes from the Strauss operettas: the "Treasure Waltz" from THE GYPSY BARON, "Lagoon Waltz" from A NIGHT IN VENICE, and "Roses from the South" from THE QUEEN'S LACE HANDKERCHIEF.
And so much for today's music history lesson. I heard a malaprop on JUDGE JOE BROWN yesterday: a lady was being sued by a hotel staff masseuse for canceling payment on a check. The defendant's excuse was that she had been greatly disturbed by the masseuse's profound language during the massage.
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NYC CD vibes for Mr BK.
Ah yes.....the CURSE OF THE FLY was disappointing from the first frame to the last.... I have only seen it once, on network television and have NO interest in seeing it again.
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There's that GIRL again!
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Work today...all day.....thunderstorms predicted. So that's okay.
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Saturday....alll day.
I like Saturday songs....like Come Saturday Morning....and...uh....what are some more Saturday songs?
I was born on a Saturday more than five decades ago.
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Morning, Tom.
I'm listening to Candy right now.
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Well, I'm heading to Fourteenth Street, away from the lights of Broadway.
Howdy, DRs Ben and Tomovoz!
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Good morning all. Let's see how long it takes to solve the trivia question this week. Looks like a corker.
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Good morning!
Overcast here but not with dark clouds, and I don't expect we'll have any rain. Very muggy out.
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After I finish SHERLOCK HOLMES IN WASHINGTON, I'm going to crack open the Warners' FILM NOIR Vol. 3 boxed set. Don't know which one I'll watch because of the five films in the set, I haven't ever seen four of them (Bought it for LADY IN THE LAKE which I'll save for last).
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And tonight on HBO-HD is the premiere of TWO FOR THE MONEY with Al Pacino. Don't have high hopes for it, so maybe I'll be surprised.
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Archie Bunker's malaprops used to keep me in stitches as Desi Arnaz's in another era. Can't pull any out of my head, however.
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I'm very lonely, Abigail . . . .
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Great book cover, BK! Sure you can use it without get copyright issues?
My favourite malapropisms are usually someone botching song lyrics. My favourite is a firend of mine who thought the lyric to Windy by the Association went: "And Windy has storky eyes" instead of "stormy eyes".
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One of my favorite Archie Bunkerisms was when he said he was standing a certain way and couldn't see the scene of an incident, and capped it with "Position is nine-tenths of the law."
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Good morning!
Overcast here but not with dark clouds, and I don't expect we'll have any rain. Very muggy out.
Well, then, make sure you don't carry anything valuable when you're outside walking around!
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What a difference a good night's sleep can make!
Feel much better today.
Actually feel like accomplishing something on the home front....one of those tasks that get procrastinated against.
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So, Mr. Landau, any last minute instructions to those of us arriving at your abode tomorrow? Will you be waiting in the lobby like last time or shall we all just troop up, one by one (or two by two in my case) as we arrive?
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Oh, yes....it's another very cool day here...the marine layer has the temps in the low 50s right now.
I had to sleep under a fleece blanket AND a quilted spread.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh................
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One week until "A Chorus Line".
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Ben and others coming for the get-together tomorrow at 6: We should have a list downstairs at the desk of who's coming, so that the guard wouldn't have to call up. But you will have to check in with the guard at the desk.
List as far as I know (in no particular order):
Ben and Anthony
Tom and Antonia
Larry
Debbie and Vicky
William F Orr
Any special drinking needs besides wine and soft drinks, anybody? Just let us know.
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Fred - wish I could be there... I'm wit' you in spirit!
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And on that note, spirited Hora!
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Which music notation program does Skip use???
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Most of my composer pals like Finale, but I've seen some other scores done with other software. Just checking...
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Penny - Any New York trips coming up for you?
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Skip uses Finale for notation, Performer for sequencing.
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Maybe - whatcha got goin' on, and is there a part for me in it???
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Yeah - I love Finale, and that seems to be the consensus... hi to Skip for me!
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I saw the good news that Jessica S is coming into NY to do your workshop - good news! I thought she was so good here at Village Theater
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BIG BROTHER 7 SPOILER
Things are moving too fast in the BB7 house.
Already there has been another eviction, another HOH competition and a new HOH.
Howie is gone off to sequester (he and Marcellas will be alone for several days!!! The mind boggles, actually, given Howie's "attraction" to Beau last season. Marcellas, though, is decidedly too mature for Howie).
Mike, who already holds the Coup d'Etat power, is the new HOH. His primary target appears to be Janelle, with Chicken George a likely co-nominee.
The real question is: When will Chilltown turn against Danielle and James?
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Maybe
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tomorrow!
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Mr Bunker was also outraged that there was a show on Broadway with full nudal frontity.
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DR JMK - Blanche is a lovely canine addition to your family.
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Ron - it IS all about YOU!!!
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Mr Bunker was also outraged that there was a show on Broadway with full nudal frontity.
Well that would be gross!
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Ron - it IS all about YOU!!!
My day in the sun is DONE, Penny!
But I'm feeling full of pep today...so MAYBE!
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It is VERY slow here except for the one customer who has been here talking for two hours.
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My ex has a bit of a hearing problem - in the Beach Boys CALIFORNIA GIRLS, he heard: "A Lipstick on your beach, California Girls!"
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If only the mirror reflected how I feel INSIDE!
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My day in the hills has come to an end, I know.
A star has come out, to tell me it's time to go.
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It is VERY slow here except for the one customer who has been here talking for two hours.
To whom is the customer talking?
And...about what?
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Honey, I have socks older than you!
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Good Trivia Question this week. I was so sure I had it but it just didn't pan out. Damn!
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A two-hour monologue - it boggles the brain!
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Honey, I have socks older than you!
Only if they're made of non-biodegradable material!
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Holy cats! Another new page so quickly?
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Kids, off I go to murder weeds, to get me in the mood to write these handouts for my workshop end of next week... more later! Have a good one.
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And I'm off to Farmer Joe's to fondle fresh veggies...
(Hey! It's my ONE PLEASURE each week!)
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I submitted a trivia guess. I'm just a little unsure about one aspect, but everything else fell into place, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
As Ron P will be hearing a week from now (sort of), I hope I got it.
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Hello, hello! Wow, it's great here today. The air is cool and everyone in the neighborhood is mowing the grass. My yard guy came this morning so I went out and pulled weeds while they mowed. I'm cleaning the house with all the windows open - well most of the windows open - what a treat to have fresh air!
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Hoo and ray! My Kevin Spirtas DVD package just got here.
In two days from California to New York - good for you, U.S. Post Office!
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Let us know what you think of said DVD.
RE copyright image issues - happily, these early paperback cover images were never copyrighted, which is why you see them reproduced in book after book without credit. I did as much searching as possible and while that cover is somewhat known among fans (it's from a 1950 Avon paperback), the artist is never credited, which means people don't know who it is (other frequently reprinted covers acknowledge the artists when they're known). Avon paperbacks are out of business for many years and no one cares anyway.
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I once heard someone say "I always know when things are going to happen, I have espn"
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Back from Farmer Joe's.
Fondlin' was kept to a minimum....mostly tomatoes.
It was too freaking COLD in there. Outside, too.
What was I thinking wearing a Hawaiian shirt? It's mid-August....and I'm considering a fire in my fireplace.
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Well...I've got morning buns for the weekend -- regular and cinnamon.
And I'm preparing some coffee. Perhaps my morning will truly kickoff once I'm properly sugared and caffeined up!
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Ben and others coming for the get-together tomorrow at 6: We should have a list downstairs at the desk of who's coming, so that the guard wouldn't have to call up. But you will have to check in with the guard at the desk.
List as far as I know (in no particular order):
Ben and Anthony
Tom and Antonia
Larry
Debbie and Vicky
William F Orr
Any special drinking needs besides wine and soft drinks, anybody? Just let us know.
DR FJL, I may be showing up with Andy Monroe, composer of THE TRAGIC & HORRIBLE LIFE OF THE SINGING NUN. He's coming to the show with me, and his coming along to your shindig depends on how his music prep on the show is progressing.
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Hoo and ray! My Kevin Spirtas DVD package just got here.
In two days from California to New York - good for you, U.S. Post Office!
I just sent a Priority Mail package to my publisher in LA. It took five days to get there, with a delivery confirmation! I have little good to say about the US Postal system.
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In the 60s my neighbor Jean Tilton thought the song "Ferry Cross the Mersey" was "Very Customary" and the costume designer in the Miami University Theatre Dept. thought the Dylan song was "Mr Tangerine Man."
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Last night, the lead-footed roofers knocked out the power momentarily, and then I had a dinner engagement, so I never got to wish DR jhvw Happy Birthday. So....
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY[/move]
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]NEWBIE DR JHVW!!![/move]
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Larry - We'd love to have him, but could you let us know a couple of hours before whether he's coming?
Sheepish explanation: We literally have just enough seating now, and if there's one extra tush we have to make allowances for it, involving a little heavy lifting. :)
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Larry - We'd love to have him, but could you let us know a couple of hours before whether he's coming?
Sheepish explanation: We literally have just enough seating now, and if there's one extra tush we have to make allowances for it, involving a little heavy lifting. :)
I will, if I can. I may not know until I see him at the show. If it's any help, I won't sit.
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Larry - We'll take turns not sitting. :) Maybe vixmom will let you borrow her cell phone at intermission, though?
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To whom is the customer talking?
And...about what?
To himself.....about the general state of things and how other stores have many more stones...
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And now everyone wants to spend less than $10 and give me a $100 bill....hmmmmm
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If only the mirror reflected how I feel INSIDE!
The story of my life. ::)
;D
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Back from Farmer Joe's.
Fondlin' was kept to a minimum....mostly tomatoes.
It was too freaking COLD in there. Outside, too.
What was I thinking wearing a Hawaiian shirt? It's mid-August....and I'm considering a fire in my fireplace.
When wearing an Hawaiian shirt, one needs to fondle pinapples! Any Princess knows that! :D
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And now everyone wants to spend less than $10 and give me a $100 bill....hmmmmm
I hate it when that happens! I work the concessions for shows at the performing arts center here in Olympia and so many times people come up and get one thing that costs a dollar and pay with a $20 bill. Don't they know that WE need the change?? There are times when we can't sell something to someone because we just don't have enough money to make change. I secretly enjoy telling people that. ;)
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Topic of the Day: I can't remember the details, but a few years ago, someone was being interviewed on a news magazine-type show and, referring to someone else, he said, "He lay prostate on the ground."
And I thought, he did?? ;)
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Ben and others coming for the get-together tomorrow at 6: We should have a list downstairs at the desk of who's coming, so that the guard wouldn't have to call up. But you will have to check in with the guard at the desk.
List as far as I know (in no particular order):
Ben and Anthony
Tom and Antonia
Larry
Debbie and Vicky
William F Orr
Any special drinking needs besides wine and soft drinks, anybody? Just let us know.
Fred! Hey, Fred! You pop that gum... err... never mind!
I only drink Mickey Mouses! Diet!
But I can't make it that time! Sorry! ;)
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I haven't checked my mailbox, yet, but on my doorstep, there was a package from BroadwayNewYork.com! I ordered the souvenier program to the original Broadway production of Chess. It was a close-out sale and it was only 15¢!! FIFTEEN CENTS!! I also got the libretto to "Song of Singapore" (I love the cast recordings!), and keychains to "The Producers," "Spamalot" and "The Lion King." All in all, a very good package to receive.
Now, I'm going to check my mail! I'm not holding my breath, though. My "Deceit" DVD came a few days later than the first people who got it. ::)
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Last night, the lead-footed roofers knocked out the power momentarily, and they had a dinner engagement, so inever got to DR jhvw Happy Birthday. So....
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY[/move]
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]NEWBIE DR JHVW!!![/move]
Yes, DR jhvw told me that upset him a lot! ;D
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I will, if I can. I may not know until I see him at the show. If it's any help, I won't sit.
Yeah, but you may be rocking the boat... err... the airship! ;)
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The story of my life. ::)
;D
Which chapter? ;)
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Well...the regular mail hasn't arrived, yet. The BroadwayNewYork.com stuff was sent by FedEx.
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There are times when we can't sell something to someone because we just don't have enough money to make change. I secretly enjoy telling people that. ;)
You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch!! ;)
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Well...the regular mail hasn't arrived, yet.
Maybe the irregular mail will soon!
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Topic of the Day: I can't remember the details, but a few years ago, someone was being interviewed on a news magazine-type show and, referring to someone else, he said, "He lay prostate on the ground."
And I thought, he did?? ;)
It's easier for a "he" than a "she" to do so, no?! ;)
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You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch!! ;)
I act apologetic. :)
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Now, I'm going to check my mail! I'm not holding my breath, though. My "Deceit" DVD came a few days later than the first people who got it. ::)
That's why it's titled "Deceit", I guess! ;)
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I act apologetic. :)
See, the Actor's Studio's method always comes handy! ;)
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I act apologetic. :)
Does your answer make them apoplectic?!
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Many, many, many, many years ago, when I was a teller at my local Savings Bank, a lady was flabergasted she could not get "pesetas" from us!
"Well, then, why does it say "Caisse D'Espagne" outside?".... while the name of the place was/is "Caisse D'Epargnes"!!!
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LOL....Habla usted Francais?
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I must go now. I have to continue to attempt to clean my house. ;)
Later!
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Back from taking the manuscript to the proofreader. Anyone been getting "too many connections" - I got an e-mail from Pogue saying he was getting that message, but I got on just fine.
This day has just flown by so far - I haven't even jogged yet, and then I have to go to a pre-show gathering at the Alex and I'm wishing I hadn't accepted the invite.
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My Kevin Spirtas DVD came today. It will be watched tonight after TWO FOR THE MONEY. At least I know ONE thing I see tonight will be good.
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About that book cover, I thought it was Leslie Parrish morphed into an old paperback cover. Shows what I know!
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Quite enjoyed SHERLOCK HOLMES IN WASHINGTON all over again, and I really marvel at the restoration work done on the movie. I had taped that one off TV many years ago, and the TV copy was so scratched and so light that it was practically unviewable. That restored DVD made the movie look brand new.
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I had some phone calls to make so, I just put in episodes 2 and 3 of THE CLOSER to fill out my afternoon. Those shows are very entertaining no matter how many times I've seen them.
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My Kevin Spirtas DVD came today. It will be watched tonight after TWO FOR THE MONEY. At least I know ONE thing I see tonight will be good.
Yes! TWO FOR THE MONEY is a terrific movie!! :o :o 8) ;)
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Even though it's not on the packaging, be sure to listen to the commentary track once you've finished watching it - most amusing.
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I've been whiling away my afternoon laughing at Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry as Bertie Wooster and Jeeves. I'd forgotten how much singing Hugh Laurie does; the second episode's sendup of "Sonny Boy" is quite a hoot. Great BBC casting in the character roles: Aunt Agatha is a true Wodehouse battleaxe.
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Topic of the Day: I can't remember the details, but a few years ago, someone was being interviewed on a news magazine-type show and, referring to someone else, he said, "He lay prostate on the ground."
And I thought, he did?? ;)
ah! Memories.
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Back from a jog. Can't decide whether to eat before or after the show tonight. Dear reader Laura and I are going to attempt a get-together, but we'll have to see how zonked I am after an evening's worth of Mexican ballet.
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It's so early, I think I'll watch Kevin first before TWO FOR THE MONEY.
WBBL.
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Boxes are being filled...and filled...and filled.
That is all.
:)
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In the spirit of Jon Stewart's "Moment of Zen," here is today's Moment of Blanche:
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I'm still figuring out this latest el cheapo digital camera. It's actually a Philips, which kind of cracks me up.
I have been living a week of synchronicity (isn't that supposedly a sign of spiritual development). To wit:
A week ago, on a total lark, I bought a movie called "What the Bleep Do we Know, Down the Rabbit Hole," because Gabe is interested in string theory and quantum physics and this film seemed to be about that, despite it starring Marlee Matlin. ;D So's anyway, we fire it up and lo and behold it was filmed in Portland, plus it has several featured appearances by actors with whom I've worked, notably Michele Mariana, whom I've music directed for many a time, who is playing a character named....Betsy. Oy.
Then in my work life I am getting to know the new Rector at the church I MD for, who is from SLC, which some of you know I come from. She was Chaplain at the parochial school I attended for many years, and she also tended to make friends with theater people, so it turns out her close circle either knows me or knows of me. I've had a slew of emails today from SLC people and it's kind of been like old home week. One of the Rector's friends was good friends with one of SLC's first Equity actresses who was my next door neighbor for most of my childhood and who was, in a very real sense, my personal Auntie Mame.
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For those who might have missed it yesterday, and just because I love it so, here's the cover for the new book
Love the cover!
My mother was confused about the whole short stories thing and thought she heard you say YOU wrote dirty books for money when you lived on Whitley ave....silly mother.
speaking of dirty books I read writers block and am completely stunned at the intricacy of the story. nods and snaps to Bruce Kimmel for writing a mystery novel I didn’t completely loath.
The same day ( yesterday) I also went to se the Illusionist at the Arclight, which was a splendidly wonderful movie. Not ALL of the acting was absolutely wonderful, but it had enough heart that I loved it completely and cannot wait for the DVD. Highly recommended. Half of the Magic Castle members were there and shmooze as I might I could not get an invite. :'( someday...
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In the spirit of Jon Stewart's "Moment of Zen," here is today's Moment of Blanche:
Blanche is a beautiful young lady, JMK!
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JMK - Got the "semi-sparkling" CD :) and really enjoyed it. Touched my Yeshivah Boy roots all the way through, and was very impressed by the article!
"Eyli, Eyli" is one of those songs from my Yeshivah childhood that has always stuck with me, by the way, so your rendition was especially haunting. Thanks so much.
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Then in my work life I am getting to know the new Rector at the church I MD for, who is from SLC, which some of you know I come from. She was Chaplain at the parochial school I attended for many years, and she also tended to make friends with theater people, so it turns out her close circle either knows me or knows of me.
I wouldn't be surprised if my circle of friends knows of you.
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Everyone must see my friend Rose Portillos play at the Gene Autry Museum!
THEY SHOOT MEXICANS DON'T THEY?
This acclaimed About Productions' theaterwork inventively explores 1920s Los Angeles when the "Latin" cultural landscape was ripe for export by west coast playwrights and east coast filmmakers. They Shoot Mexicans, Don't They? includes an ensemble cast of actors, dancers, and musicians who, along with original and vintage film, bring to life this early period in Los Angeles history.
www.autrynationalcenter.org/tsm
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Saturday....alll day.
I like Saturday songs....like Come Saturday Morning....and...uh....what are some more Saturday songs?
Saturday Night (Is The Lonliest Night In The Week)
der Brucer
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I'm seeing a Mexican ballet. Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
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Saturday....alll day.
I like Saturday songs....like Come Saturday Morning....and...uh....what are some more Saturday songs?
The Bay City Rollers' "S-A-TUR-DAY NIGHT!"
Sondheim (http://www.sondheimreview.com/v4n1.htm) wrote a whole show called "Saturday Night" (in the link, scroll down to the sample article).
What can you do on a Saturday night, alone?
Who needs a view on a Saturday night, alone?
If it's a Saturday night and you are single,
You sit with a paper and fight the urge to mingle.
And home is a place where you gotta go back, alone.
Home is a place where the future looks black, alone.
I like the Sunday Times all right, but not in bed.
Alive and alone on a Saturday night is dead!
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I'm seeing a Mexican ballet. Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
Pray for Rosemary's Baby: A Mexican Ballet. That's the title of my next musical.
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I'm seeing a Mexican ballet. Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
It's hard to imagine naming a Mexican ballet, "PRAY FOR ROSEMARY'S BABY."
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Great minds think along the same lines, if not totally alike, TCB. :)
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FJL, glad it got there and that you found it a momentary diversion. It also makes a splendidly splendid coaster.
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Yes, it will be. I'll be taking several pages out of the Michael John La Chiusa songbook for the score. My goal will be, to quote a certain friend of mine who's sung for MJLC, to make the actors feel "slightly dirty and totally inferior." In my version, Rose Maria (it is in Mexico, after all) and her husband, Hombre (isn't that Guy in Spanish?), buy a prized ancient Sombrero which, when Hombre puts it on, transforms him into a bit player from a touring company of The Fantasticks named El Diablo. They do the version with The Rape Song. Ira Levin is, incredibly, having a little problem with some of these changes, so we need to get his close personal friend BK on the case, don't you think?
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Very strange!
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You want starnge? I'll give you strange:
Dancin' Chicken (http://www.funnybunch.com/1/chic.htm)
der Brucer
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I just wanted to chime in and say thanks to everyone who wishes me a happy birthday! Went out yesterday and closed down the bars, it was a blast. Spent most of the day recovering and getting ready to do it again tonight. It's sure nice how on your birthday everybody buys your drinks for you...I feel like an alcoholic right now. Ah well, your birthday only comes around once a year.
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Ballet Folklorico is a Mexican Folk Dance troupe - years ago they were totally wonderful... authentic costumes and wonderful choreographies, based on regional dances, some of them quite ancient; and the music was thrilling. Mexican music isn't all Mariachi, you know... I don't know if that's what you're going to see tonight - but if it is and they are anything like what they were, you are in for a treat. But, then, I am an ethnic dance afficionada...
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...afficionada...
Wonderful - you get the ending right and misspell the root! (One "f", dear.)
der Brucer
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I just wanted to chime in and say thanks to everyone who wishes me a happy birthday! Went out yesterday and closed down the bars, it was a blast. Spent most of the day recovering and getting ready to do it again tonight. It's sure nice how on your birthday everybody buys your drinks for you...I feel like an alcoholic right now. Ah well, your birthday only comes around once a year.
By that rationale, my sister-in-law Lady Macbeth must have a birthday seven days a week!
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Ballet Folklorico is a Mexican Folk Dance troupe - years ago they were totally wonderful... authentic costumes and wonderful choreographies, based on regional dances, some of them quite ancient; and the music was thrilling. Mexican music isn't all Mariachi, you know... I don't know if that's what you're going to see tonight - but if it is and they are anything like what they were, you are in for a treat. But, then, I am an ethnic dance afficionada...
I saw them perform in 1971, and I haven't seen or heard mention of them in years.
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Went to see THE ILLUSIONIST today. Found it pretty good.
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The New Christy Minstrels have not one but two Saturday songs: "Saturday Night," and "Everybody Loves Saturday Night."
Then Sir Elton has "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting"
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I just wanted to chime in and say thanks to everyone who wishes me a happy birthday! Went out yesterday and closed down the bars, it was a blast. Spent most of the day recovering and getting ready to do it again tonight. It's sure nice how on your birthday everybody buys your drinks for you...I feel like an alcoholic right now. Ah well, your birthday only comes around once a year.
Be Careful and don't drive!!!
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I'm not driving Cillaliz, my partner is. He said he's been doing good in tips today too so we should have plenty of cash for drinks. I think I'll go with Yagerbombs tonight, if my liver can handle it. We're going out with another couple I've never met before, so hopefully they are cool. It really sucks living in a town with no gay bars, instead we have to go to straight ones and act all appropriate so we don't offend any of the redneck hicks that live around here.
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JMK - More than a momentary diversion, to be sure. Thanks again for sending it.
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JHVW - You're almost at a milestone, post #18. Or is post #21 the milestone? I forget.
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I'm sure it's hard to live there sometimes, JH. Have fun, just be careful...ok?
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I think it's 21
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BTW, when I was 23 if someone said "Be careful" I smiled said ok, and then did whatever I wanted to, lol
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BTW, when I was 23 if someone said "Be careful" I smiled said ok, and then did whatever I wanted to, lol
I still do.
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Along with my Spirtas DVD order and the sparkling CD from JMK, my Ticketmaster order arrived today for Oct. 5th Drowsy Chaperone, so i actually have my ticket in hand, or more accurately in my ticket drawer. An HHW triple-header from the U.S. Post Office today. Good things do come in threes.
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Well this post will knock me up to 18, working my way up! I'm kinda quiet at first when you get to know me because I'm a little shy, even in the anonymity of the internet. But believe me, when I get comfortable with people I turn into quite the chatterbox.
Cillaliz- I'll be very careful, my partner isn't going to drink at all because they're doing checkpoints tonight. We'll be very safe. The other good thing about living in a small town, all the bars are like 5 minutes away at the most, so we won't have far to drive. Anyway, off to make myself look pretty!
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Along with my Spirtas DVD order and the sparkling CD from JMK, my Ticketmaster order arrived today for Oct. 5th Drowsy Chaperone, so i actually have my ticket in hand, or more accurately in my ticket drawer. An HHW triple-header from the U.S. Post Office today. Good things do come in threes.
I am very glad to hear that, because I think I gained three pounds!
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Speaking of Mexico, maybe I've mentioned this before, but does anyone else know the movie VIVA MAX, a comedy based on a Jim Lehrer novel, which starred Peter Ustinov as a Mexican general trying to recapture the Alamo in the late 1960's? I keep asking people to look at the property as a potential musical, and they either never heard of the movie or they think I'm nuts (mostly the former).
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Speaking of threes, our our New York theatre adventures are pretty well set. A Chorus Line, Drowsy Chaperone and at the special request of jhvw....Wicked. I had to get singles but was able to get 2 decent tickets for Friday night.
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TRIP-TIX - that's the name of my new business venture for people who go on trips and want tickets to three shows, no more, no less. :)
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I shall now be on my way to the opening night of a Mexican ballet troupe, after first attending the little pre-show partay. After that, if we're feeling our oats, dear reader Laura and I may meet for a little dining adventure. So, the notes will probably be up a bit late this evening.
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I'm having a craving for a hot fudge sundae and it doesn't seem to be going away.....so I am about to give into temptation and drive to Dairy Queen.....
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Speaking of Mexico, maybe I've mentioned this before, but does anyone else know the movie VIVA MAX, a comedy based on a Jim Lehrer novel, which starred Peter Ustinov as a Mexican general trying to recapture the Alamo in the late 1960's? I keep asking people to look at the property as a potential musical, and they either never heard of the movie or they think I'm nuts (mostly the former).
I love that movie. I think it would make a delightfully quirky musical.
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TCB - Thank you.
(P.S. There are actually two parts in it that I'd bet you'd have a ball playing!)
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TCB - Thank you.
(P.S. There are actually two parts in it that I'd bet you'd have a ball playing!)
Why FJL, I believe you have been reading my mind!
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Coincidentally to something from yesterday, I saw this album for download on http://bentrecords.blogspot.com/.
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Coincidentally to something from yesterday, I saw this album for download on http://bentrecords.blogspot.com/.
Hopefully, he doesn't rap the stories!
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I'm sorry, the mental picture that idea creates, cracks me up! ROTFLMAO
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Ballet Folklorico is a Mexican Folk Dance troupe - years ago they were totally wonderful... authentic costumes and wonderful choreographies, based on regional dances, some of them quite ancient; and the music was thrilling. Mexican music isn't all Mariachi, you know... I don't know if that's what you're going to see tonight - but if it is and they are anything like what they were, you are in for a treat. But, then, I am an ethnic dance afficionada...
Don't worry, we got what you meant... our Spanish being quite perfecto!
one or two "f" is OK!
http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=afficionado
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Haha! The photo does seem like he's ready to let loose with some beats.
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Para todos los af(f)icionados del dictionario Webster!:
http://www.webster.com/dictionary/aficionado
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How strange - a little while ago, the board still showed me as being online here, but it wouldn't let me post.
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But now that i can post, I have nothing much to say.
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I left my computer on and forgot to log out when I brought about a dozen boxes to my storage unit. Before that, my sister brought over eight empty boxes (which are still empty). I will eventually need them, but not tonight. I want to watch "Psych" and I have about six episodes to get through! I'll check back in after a couple of episodes. Have a good evening, all! Party hearty and be careful!! ;D
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Full night of video/audio. I finished the episode of THE CLOSER I was watching, the one involving the death of Russian mail order hookers. A haunting episode.
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Next came Kevin Spirtas' NIGHT AND DAYS DVD. It's a marvelous act, beautifully put together with terrific songs and interesting patter. Having only recently gotten to know who he is, I was shocked I didn't know his CHORUS LINE work and other credits, so the act was informative as well as entertaining. Kevin did a sensational job with the many changes of tempo and with the amount of movement and dance he worked into the show. Another kudo for him (on a purely personal note): I was so glad to see that his arms and chest were not shaved or waxed.
BK, was the sound level set that high on purpose? Maybe it just reacted that way to my equipment, but I'll caution those who have audio going through a sound system other than their TV sets that you might want to be careful at the level you have your receiver set to before you start the DVD. The audio on my system had to be cranked way down.
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Next was TWO FOR THE MONEY. Interesting actors doing their all but I wanted to take the screenwriter (Rene Russo's real-life husband, wasn't it?) and shake him for dear life for turning out such a predictable screenplay. How many sports-related movies have we seen with a hotshot who rises to the top, gets overly cocky, sinks to the bottom, and then has to "find himself" after losing his confidence? By the numbers every step of the way.
And the set-up had the makings of a really interesting story if the writer had simply not taken the well-worn path and instead gone somewhere new. Very disappointing because the makings were there for something good.
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I ran Kevin's DVD again and listened to Kevin's and bk's commentary. Again, getting to hear another side of Kevin away from what we had seen in the act was most entertaining.
BTW, I didn't mention it earlier, but "Sometimes a Day Goes By" was my favorite moment in the show. That song has a special place in my heart, too, since I got to sing it in AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, and Kevin does it beautifully.
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I have THE RACKET lined up for watching tomorrow. This is one of the DVDs from the FILM NOIR Vol. 3 boxed set from Warners. Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan are the stars.
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Fred! You're here! Where is the next reading happening, and what dates?
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And I'm SO sorry to miss tomorrow evening! Say hi to Andy Monroe from me, if he does show up with Elmo.
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Off to bed now.
Good night!
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Hello! I just popped in to try and catch up a little.
Belated birthday wishes to SWW and JHVW!!
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vixmom's in the house!
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Well I have been catchingup.
Congrats to BK on a great new book cover.
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I look forward to getting all the news at Fred & Skip's tomorrow....
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Guess I better get myself to bed if I am to look lovely and refreshed at the PARTAY tomorry!
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Danise! I got your card today! Thank you sweetie!!!!
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Thanks to MattH for his lovely thoughts on Kevin's DVD. Perhaps they'll prompt some other hainsies/kimlets to finally order it - again, the CD is one thing, seeing Kev is entirely another. We're very proud of his act. Funnily, as we say on the commentary track, Kevin didn't know the song Sometimes A Day Goes By - I thought it would be perfect for him, and the minute he heard it he fell head over heels in love with it.
Must now write the notes.