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Well, you've read the notes, the notes hopefully took your fancy, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently taking my fancy and I wish to HELL they'd put it back.
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And the word of the day is: PECUNIARY!
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Welcome three GUESTS. Who are you people? I'm sure you're having fun, though.
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Will we never get to page two?
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I'm tired but not ready for bed yet.
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I think I shall go sit on my couch like so much fish, then return, then abed.
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Perhaps I shall post another 156 posts.
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I'm now watching last week's episode of "Desperate Houseswives."
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And the word of the day is: PECUNIARY!
A Pecuniary is a building in a Zoological Garden that houses Pecuns
(http://www.neseabirds.com/Midway/art/laydance5.JPG)
The Pecun is a Georgia relative of the Midway Atoll Goony bird (from which Mrs. Lovett would have made Pecun Pie).
der Brucer
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THESE EARTHLING LIBRARIANS ARE SO STUUUUUPID!
Great Balls of Fire (http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/childrens-book-stirs-battle-with-single/20070217193109990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001)
Children's Book Stirs Battle With Single Word
By JULIE BOSMAN
The New York Times
(Feb. 18) -- The word “scrotum” does not often appear in polite conversation. Or children’s literature, for that matter.
Yet there it is on the first page of “The Higher Power of Lucky,” by Susan Patron, this year’s winner of the Newbery Medal, the most prestigious award in children’s literature. The book’s heroine, a scrappy 10-year-old orphan named Lucky Trimble, hears the word through a hole in a wall when another character says he saw a rattlesnake bite his dog, Roy, on the scrotum.
“Scrotum sounded to Lucky like something green that comes up when you have the flu and cough too much,” the book continues. “It sounded medical and secret, but also important.”
The inclusion of the word has shocked some school librarians, who have pledged to ban the book from elementary schools, and reopened the debate over what constitutes acceptable content in children’s books. The controversy was first reported by Publishers Weekly, a trade magazine.
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Wonder how we explain barnyard anatomy to farm kids?
"Look Jane", said Dick. "Spot is lickling his whatchmacallit". "Lick, Spot, Lick!"
der Brucer
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WAITER, A COMPASS PLEASE, I HAVE TO PEE!
LONDON PRISON CHANGES DIRECTION OF TOILETS IN RESPECT TO ISLAMIC LAW (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,248597,00.html)
Tuesday , January 30, 2007
Toilets in one London prison are getting a face-lift — or rather, a change in direction — to accommodate Muslim inmates who can't use them while facing Mecca, a British newspaper reported.
Government officials ackowledged using tax dollars for the changes to the facilities, but maintained that moving the toilets was part of "on-going refurbishment," according to an article in The Sun.
Islamic code prohibits Muslims from facing or turning their backs on the direction of prayer when they use the bathroom. Muslim prisoners complained of having to sit sideways on toilets so as to not break code.
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der Brucer
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I am behind on reading yesterday's posts. That is so terribly sad about actor Daniel McDonald. I saw him on BROADWAY in STEEL PIER.
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Good Morning. Just caught up. Not much to report except I have a sore throat.... Vixdad has has a head cold for the past few days and it seems to have finally caught up with me....
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Good morning, all! Randy, JoAnn and I are all fighting colds now, so I guess the pressure last week has exhausted us enough to come down with something. I'm taking Airborne and Emergen-C (?), and continuing to work on the projects I have here. Today is a Toyland day.
I think later in the afternoon, we may go over to dad's house, and go through it for whatever items we think might go well into Matt's new house or for anything missed last year when dad asked us to clean it out.
Everyone, have a wonderful day!
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I have to go back to carch up.
Woke up early to take the car in to get it washed, waxed and detailed. But it is raining.
Which I guess is not as bad as what's happening up north.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
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Hello Elmore!!
~~~~~~~VIBES~~~~~~~~~~~
for a restful, "drama-less" day, and a day off from the MacBeths
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The Capital Steps sounded like fun... I have always enjoyed them on NPR but I have never had the opportunity to see them perform
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Well I have to get ready for church... laters!
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I was entering the information for The Brain From Planet X into the ITunes Data base and came up with one song short! I was taking the information from the listing inside the booklet and discovered that one song was missing. It was The Will-Bent News. It is on the back cover of the cd but missing from the booklet.
Anyway it is uploaded to their database so when the cd is popped in and played on the ITunes program it should all be there.
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DR Elmore, I thought about you yesterday. I am glad things went as well as could be expected. At least the Macbeths behaved at the service.
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Yes as DR VIXMOM has let us know - it is the Year of the Pig.
DR MUSIC GUY you are NOT mistaken.
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Glad to hear that DH RICHARD made it home safely.
And that DR ELMORE is holding things down in Ohio.
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Today is going to be a long day. After church we have a a potluck dinner and an afternoon program scheduled. During the service, I will be in the fellowship hall moving walls and tables to transform the building from Sunday School rooms to a large dining room. Luckily I will have a strong man to help me. Joey is six.
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REAR WINDOW.....yes it is perfection. And the more "with it" and "now" and "today" and "important" movies of the 21st Century I see, the more I am convinced of that fact.
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I love "gasp" moments in movies! Any others, the DR's would care to mention?
I will start with a few:
Barbara Stanwyck reveals to Clifton Webb that he is NOT the father of their son in TITANIC (1953).
Clark Gable sits up after Vivian Leigh throws the knickknack in GONE WITH THE WIND.
Discovery of Mother in PSYCHO - and many other moments in that film.
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Well, I will tell you one piece of Macbeth gossip that has this household amused. Lady M is notorious for paying bills and gift checks late. I don't know if she thinks it's a hoot to be able to add to birthday and Christmas checks "late fee" or if she's plumb irresponsible. I'm sure that if my brother knew how much money she costs the family business in late fees, he wouldn't be so tolerant of her generally crappy behavior.
Yesterday morning, because they live in the country, they ran out of propane gas, either through her not paying a bill on time or not keeping an eye on the monitor. At any rate, the Macbeths have had two days with no heat because of her.
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Shore is kwiet round these parts.
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I love "gasp" moments in movies! Any others, the DR's would care to mention?
I will start with a few:
Barbara Stanwyck reveals to Clifton Webb that he is NOT the father of their son in TITANIC (1953).
Clark Gable sits up after Vivian Leigh throws the knickknack in GONE WITH THE WIND.
Discovery of Mother in PSYCHO - and many other moments in that film.
All I can think of is that moment in WAIT UNTIL DARK near the end of the movie when Audrey Hepburn is totally in the dark and the killer lunges.
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Shore is kwiet round these parts.
Did you listen to The Brain yet?
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I love "gasp" moments in movies! Any others, the DR's would care to mention?
My biggest gasp moment was at the end of CARRIE. I don't want to describe in and deprive others...although maybe it works better in a theatre.
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All I can think of is that moment in WAIT UNTIL DARK near the end of the movie when Audrey Hepburn is totally in the dark and the killer lunges.
Ooohhh, that's a good one, too.
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Larry - I understand what it means to pay a late fee on a bill, but why does one pay a late fee for giving a gift check late???
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Did Ms Phyllis Coates garner much attention at the Courts show? She usually complains that she gets "worked to death" at "those things."
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Did you listen to The Brain yet?
Going to do that right now. ;D
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My biggest gasp moment was at the end of CARRIE. I don't want to describe in and deprive others...although maybe it works better in a theatre.
Oh yes! Ain't it the truth.
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At any rate, the Macbeths have had two days with no heat because of her.
I am ashamed of myself for grinning about this on a Sunday.
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I, also, assumed that Mr. BIG's daughter in attendance at the Courts show would be the older sister.
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DR Elmore, I'm glad that things went so well yesterday. I remember being so grief-stricken when my GaGa died...I had never felt anything like that. I heard that she had passed on while I was working in LA. I had a cold and food poisoning on top of that! But I flew to Ga, picked up Greg and we then flew to Ohio to be at the funeral the next day. I don't think I stopped crying the entire time after I heard the news, couldn't sleep or eat, but once we got to the gravesite, suddenly, everything seemed OK. It was a beautiful, sunny day, GaGa had a great spot on the top of the hill, and the minister said that he had heard a lot of great stories about GaGa and offered the opportunity for anyone who wanted to, to share them.
My uncle, GaGa's son, said that she had taught us all how to whistle REALLY LOUD. He said, "How loud would that be?" and my uncle produced an ear-splitting whistle. Then the rest of us started whistling, too. (She had taught us all, and we used to whistle for each other to call in for supper or just to find each other.) I can't imagine what other people in the cemetary thought, but to us is was cathartic and a tribute to the funny woman that we had loved so much.
Afterwards, we came back to my aunt's house and had a wonderful time catching up with relatives and meeting all my cousin's children. Since we moved so much when I was young, I didn't get to spend as much time with GaGa as my cousins, who never left Ohio, but she and I wrote each other all the time so I had boxes of letter from her. I read some excepts from the letters that mentioned other family members (all good stuff--she would never say anything bad about anyone) and my family really enjoyed that.
By the time I left the next day, I felt much better. I still miss her, so much that it can still make me cry, but I dream about her from time to time and always wake up feeling good, as though I had really visited her. DR Elmore's posts have brought back a lot of memories.
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Will we never get to page two?
I think so.
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FJL---the fundraiser last night was fantastic! We had a great turnout, and just about everything on the silent auction table went. (Nobody bid on the Hooters golf bag!) The kids had a great time flying around the big trolley barn in their wheelchairs...they don't often have the opportunity, especially in winter, to zip around that fast!
The band was excellent; only two guys but thanks to midi, they sounded like a full band. Our original band, who volunteered to play for free, dropped out at the last minute because they got a paying gig. These other guys were part of a larger band that was on hiatus, so they gave us a great deal and were wonderful to work with. I think we may try to get them for next year's do. Even the kids were out there dancing in their wheelchairs or in their parent's arms.
My godson's mom, who is also an editor, put together a beautiful video after interviewing members of our group and combining it with photos. People were very touched by it and it made them feel good about contributing to such a worthy cause.
We had 2 hours set-up, from 6-8, then the party-goers arrived and partied from 8-11. Even though we didn't start packing up and cleaning until 11:15, we packed up hundreds of chairs, stowed tables and linens, cashed everyone out, cleaned everything, swept the floor and got out with 6 minutes to spare!
After carrying lots of heavy boxes, and cases of wine, I am very sore today. I can tell I've not been to the gym for quite some time!
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If I split these lengthy posts up we'd probably be on page 4 by now!
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Good morning!
Bright, beautiful blue sky and cold temperatures. Looks like today will be pretty. But I have lots of chores, so I doubt I see much of the outside.
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All network shows have new episodes tonight, so it's going to be a very full night of TV for me starting at 8. Until then, I need to get the DVR cleared off as much as possible of last week's shows.
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The most recent "gasp" moment I can remember in a film happened when I saw BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN in the theater.
In a scene where Ennis and Jack are having early morning hijinks (thinking they're alone), and Randy Quaid is sitting on a horse watching them from a distance. I, and many in the audience, gasped out loud that their secret had been discovered so quickly.
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I adore REAR WINDOW. Hitchcock made so many great films, it's hard to say which one is my favorite, but REAR WINDOW certainly ranks in the top two of three of them.
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I bought a used copy of CINDERELLA III which I hope to get to this afternoon. The first sequel was simply dismal in every respect, but this one has garnered some decent reviews, so I was eager to watch it.
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Lovely stories both, DR EDISAURUS.
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Well from it's lovely green color to the tantalizing booklet photos, I am intrigued, charmed, and in love with THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X.
Outstanding work from ALL involved, who were obviously all doing the SAME show.
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Can't choose a favorite song yet....if EVER. But I will add my kudos for the orchestrations of DR ELMORE and the performance of DR CASON.
I am jealous of those who got to see this PLAN onstage!
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And the word of the day is: PECUNIARY!
Speaking of matters PECUNIARY, what's your opinion of the new fifty dollar bills being a shade of RAINY PUCE instead of the traditional green?
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Speaking of matters PECUNIARY, what's your opinion of the new fifty dollar bills being a shade of RAINY PUCE instead of the traditional green?
I would volunteer to try out several hundred of them. ;D
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The whole "scrotum" flap. It's not a dirty word (they print in "family" newspapers). It's a perfectly acceptable, medically correct name for that part of the anatomy. Librarians who ban books are not worthy of the name.
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I'm headed downstairs now to get started on the laundry and other SUnday chores.
WBBL.
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Edi - So glad last night's event went well. Thank you for taking the time to share some details, they were great to read!
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DR Elmore, I'm glad that things went so well yesterday. I remember being so grief-stricken when my GaGa died...I had never felt anything like that. I heard that she had passed on while I was working in LA. I had a cold and food poisoning on top of that! But I flew to Ga, picked up Greg and we then flew to Ohio to be at the funeral the next day. I don't think I stopped crying the entire time after I heard the news, couldn't sleep or eat, but once we got to the gravesite, suddenly, everything seemed OK. It was a beautiful, sunny day, GaGa had a great spot on the top of the hill, and the minister said that he had heard a lot of great stories about GaGa and offered the opportunity for anyone who wanted to, to share them.
My uncle, GaGa's son, said that she had taught us all how to whistle REALLY LOUD. He said, "How loud would that be?" and my uncle produced an ear-splitting whistle. Then the rest of us started whistling, too. (She had taught us all, and we used to whistle for each other to call in for supper or just to find each other.) I can't imagine what other people in the cemetary thought, but to us is was cathartic and a tribute to the funny woman that we had loved so much.
Afterwards, we came back to my aunt's house and had a wonderful time catching up with relatives and meeting all my cousin's children. Since we moved so much when I was young, I didn't get to spend as much time with GaGa as my cousins, who never left Ohio, but she and I wrote each other all the time so I had boxes of letter from her. I read some excepts from the letters that mentioned other family members (all good stuff--she would never say anything bad about anyone) and my family really enjoyed that.
By the time I left the next day, I felt much better. I still miss her, so much that it can still make me cry, but I dream about her from time to time and always wake up feeling good, as though I had really visited her. DR Elmore's posts have brought back a lot of memories.
Ohh, what a charming -- or is it endearing -- sometimes I can't think of the right words to express what I'm thinking (at times I don't think they've even been invented so I may need to come up with some my own) memory. I love your stories about your GaGa -- there's always such a nice mix of wacky and fun and humor and most of all love. A very, very nice post to start a new Sunday...
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Can't choose a favorite song yet....if EVER. But I will add my kudos for the orchestrations of DR ELMORE and the performance of DR CASON.
Like DR MBarnum yesterday, you DR JRand56 have scored major points with this post...
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DR MUSIC GUY you are NOT mistaken.
Bert I Gordon has four daughters, that I know of.
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Well from it's lovely green color to the tantalizing booklet photos, I am intrigued, charmed, and in love with THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X.
Outstanding work from ALL involved, who were obviously all doing the SAME show.
I'm sure you'll get a note from bk about this, too, but you must post your review at Amazon when its up to accepting our messages about The Brain....and be sure to include your line about DR Elmore's orchestrations and DR Cason... :-*
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Larry - I understand what it means to pay a late fee on a bill, but why does one pay a late fee for giving a gift check late???
It's Lady M's sense of humor. ROTFLMAO, no?
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Greetings DR ELmo ~ My, you're up early to have been out celebrating the life and times of dear William Edgar. You must not have hoisted as many as I recommended. I've been thinking about you tons the past few days. Love ya!
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Der Grampa and I often witness Magic Mommy trying to censor what the grandlads read and watch, and it's amazing what she bans and what slips through.
Generally, her negative comments are phrased as "I don't want them reading that stuff," or "I don't like that show." Thus, she grumbles and growls about the Captain Underpants series of books (which Alex thought hilarious), and will not let the boys watch Kim Possible (and gave me an incredulous stare when I replied that the show included some really good satire - I just love it when she looks at me like I'm some kind of bug, which happens quite regularly).
What slips through? Well, Alex has decided that he really really really (yep, that's three reallys) likes the songs of Toby Keith. What's the problem? The songs of Toby Keith are frequently about boozing, womanizing, and then there's the one titled "Smokin' with Willie." Magic Mommy responds by giving her son an iPod that contains even more songs by Toby Keith.
More often than not, my hunch is that Magic Mommy is objecting to what she thinks is the content, rather than checking on what the actual content is. And in this respect, Magic Mommy is not very different from a lot of other mothers who object to books in school libraries.
Der Grampa and I have a lot of work ahead of us.
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If I split these lengthy posts up we'd probably be on page 4 by now!
Both of which were beautiful & moving, I preferred reading them in one post.
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Well, I will tell you one piece of Macbeth gossip that has this household amused. Lady M is notorious for paying bills and gift checks late. I don't know if she thinks it's a hoot to be able to add to birthday and Christmas checks "late fee" or if she's plumb irresponsible. I'm sure that if my brother knew how much money she costs the family business in late fees, he wouldn't be so tolerant of her generally crappy behavior.
Yesterday morning, because they live in the country, they ran out of propane gas, either through her not paying a bill on time or not keeping an eye on the monitor. At any rate, the Macbeths have had two days with no heat because of her.
Hmmmm, what goes round, comes round, as they say....
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One of my favorite childhood memories is of watching Mary Martin playing Peter Pan on the television, particularly the moment when Peter stands up in front of Wendy and sings "I've got a scrotum! (Err-err-err-errrrr!)"
Oh, that's not what she/he sings? ???
Are you sure? ;D
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Sunday greetings! A quiet day for us - DH Richard is doing his week's worth of laundry and catching up with the local newspapers.
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And now, off to work I go!
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Oh, DR ELmo -- I came across a sympathy card and in addition to the message, there was this little quote in the corner:
"The Lord is nigh unto all them that call unto Him." ~ Psalm 145:18
Thinking about the Lord being "nigh" made me laugh because of course I thought about The Brain, and then your delightful orchestras, and..oh, well, you get my point...
... anyway...since it seemed the time was "nigh" and the card has the right karma, it's the one you're gonna get even though it has this "stupid, stupid, stupid" butterfly and vase of flowers artwork on front and the 50s style greeting card typeface inside...hey, it's retro and filled with good Brain-vibe, time-is-nigh, and Lord-is-nigh Karma....
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My uncle, GaGa's son, said that she had taught us all how to whistle REALLY LOUD. He said, "How loud would that be?" and my uncle produced an ear-splitting whistle. Then the rest of us started whistling, too. (She had taught us all, and we used to whistle for each other to call in for supper or just to find each other.) I can't imagine what other people in the cemetary thought, but to us is was cathartic and a tribute to the funny woman that we had loved so much.
DR edisaurus, that's a great story! I'm certain if I had started whistling or telling funny stories about my dad at the cemetary, the Macbeths who are struggling mightily to escape their white trash roots would have buried me instad of my dad. Actually Lady M's white trash background is lower than ours (Oh, God, I sound like Margaret Meade!). So I'll tell you all a funny story about my dad from last year. If I already told this, I apologize, but it's very typical of him.
Through vanity or discomfort, he hardly ever wore his hearing aid or glasses, although he'd had laser surgery in one eye about a year ago and he could see clearly out of one eye. So, he announced on my last visit in November, that I was to take him to renew his driver's license. JoAnn said to him, take your hearing aid and glasses, so of course he didn't. I believe I told you of our hair-raising search last year for a hearing aid battery.
So I drove him - complaining about my driving all the way - to the BMV, where a young scrawny boy of around 21, who turned out to be a friend of my nephew Cory, took my dad's application. Every question was repeated at least once, and I often had to yell the question into my dad's ear. At one point the clerk asked, "Mr Moore, would you look into the screen and read what you see out of your left eye." My dad asked him to repeat, and he did. And my dad's answer after analyzing what he thought he'd heard, was something to the effect of "Yes, I wore shoes."
Surprisingly he got his license renewed, and on theway out he told me he'd be back in three years to renew it.
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One of my favorite childhood memories is of watching Mary Martin playing Peter Pan on the television, particularly the moment when Peter stands up in front of Wendy and sings "I've got a scrotum! (Err-err-err-errrrr!)"
According to the gossip I've heard on Ms Martin and Ms Duncan, it's entirely possible!
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Bert I Gordon has four daughters, that I know of.
You mean, that *he* knows of? (Old joke...I know...)
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I slept in until Noon - well, 11:57am to be exact. Ah, sleep.
And as an experiment last night, I turned off the radiator in my room, and, lo and behold, I was never really cold last night. I think there was enough heat from the feeder pipe, and my down comforter really does its job well. I'll give it one more night to see how really comfortable I am.
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-Did my previous post make any sense at all?!?!? Maybe I need some coffee.
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As for "Gasp Moments"... I'm wondering if we'll need a bunch of SPOILER ALERTS throughout the day.
;)
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I'm up, I'm up. The sky is white and so am I.
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I caught the track mistake late in the game and fixed it on the inlay card. However, if memory serves, the list inside the booklet is not the same because I think I only put musical numbers there. I don't remember, but we didn't have time to fix both as I recall.
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DR elmore - Glad to hear that everything is going well so far in Ohio. I know that you have plenty to take care of while you're there, but do you have any idea when you might be heading back to NYC? I need to plan the Welcome Home Dinner!
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Bert I. Gordon has four daughters, three from his marriage to Flora Gordon and one from his second marriage (Christina). Two daughters were at the show.
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And two daughters weren't.
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Yay! DR Elmore's coming over this afternoon and bringin' me a Brain to borrow!
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DR edisaurus - Lovely story about your GaGa.
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Ginny will have a Brain now!
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The sun wants to come out but the white is making it difficult. If you are a didactic person and you take a drive are you an autodidact?
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DR elmore - Something tells me the Macbeth's still keep cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup and bags of Potato Chip Crumbs in their cupboard.
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Ginny will have a Brain now!
Only as long as DR Elmore's in the house!
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Here is an interesting thing: If I'm on this site via AOL, occasionally I will go to type in the quick reply box and I type and nothing goes in. I then have to hit reply on a post and then it's fine. That doesn't happen with any other browser and I find it peculiar - but then AOL and peculiar go together like a horse and carriage.
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Another Yay - the snowplow just went up our street! Of course, that means that the mystery van is now buried even deeper. I suggested to DH Richard that if it sits in front of our house long enough he can claim it for the American Legion Honor Guard, which is in desperate need of a new van.
Here's what I can see this afternoon out the window here by my computer desk:
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I shall hold my jog until later.
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Ate at an Italian restaurant called Sam's in Brooklyn, where the waiter was a real character. Example: we asked what he recommended for dessert and he said kinolis, but they didn't serve them there, he meant from this place down the street.
Huge portions, and quite good. Just had some of the leftovers.
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After carrying lots of heavy boxes, and cases of wine, I am very sore today. I can tell I've not been to the gym for quite some time!
Edi, have you ever tried a hot bath with a cupful of Epsom salts? Some people swear by it.
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Ate at an Italian restaurant called Sam's in Brooklyn, where the waiter was a real character. Example: we asked what he recommended for dessert and he said kinolis, but they didn't serve them there, he meant from this place down the street.
Huge portions, and quite good. Just had some of the leftovers.
The reminds me of my favorite flight attendant:
"Please return your seats to the upright and most uncomfortable position as we prepare for landing."
"I will now be lowering the cabin light to make myself more attractive to you."
:)
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I would volunteer to try out several hundred of them. ;D
;D
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Ah, yes, It's the Year of the Boar (or Pig if you prefer).
(http://www.google.com/logos/lunarnewyear07g.gif)
Hmmm... I wonder what it's like in Chinatown today? I could use some Moon Cake today. Yum!
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Last night, DRs MBarnum and MusicGuy were discussing a HHW get together in NYC the week of June 25. DH Richard and I are going to Washington, DC on June 22 or 23 to attend the American Library Association annual conference and had planned to vacation there for the rest of that week. But, we had also been talking about a jaunt from there to New York, too, so maybe we'll leave DC when the conference is over and spend the rest of the week in the Big Apple. I'm not due back to work until July 5.
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Another Yay - the snowplow just went up our street! Of course, that means that the mystery van is now buried even deeper. I suggested to DH Richard that if it sits in front of our house long enough he can claim it for the American Legion Honor Guard, which is in desperate need of a new van.
Here's what I can see this afternoon out the window here by my computer desk:
DR GINNY, I can't quite tell if the icicles are inside or outside. Oh, that's right: it was DR JOSE who turned his heat off.
(Don't mind me. My sense of humor is a bit strange at times.)
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DR GINNY, I can't quite tell if the icicles are inside or outside. Oh, that's right: it was DR JOSE who turned his heat off.
(Don't mind me. My sense of humor is a bit strange at times.)
LOL, DR Jeanne! It did rain in our upstairs bathroom once - that's when we knew it was time for a new roof.
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Another Yay - the snowplow just went up our street! Of course, that means that the mystery van is now buried even deeper. I suggested to DH Richard that if it sits in front of our house long enough he can claim it for the American Legion Honor Guard, which is in desperate need of a new van.
Here's what I can see this afternoon out the window here by my computer desk:
Perhaps the owners of the van won't be able to find it. A white van buried in snow?
Whenever it snows here one of my fears is that I'll dig out my car, only to learn that it wasn't my car after all! I dug out the wrong car!
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Like DR MBARNUM and was it JRAND?, one of the things that strikes me about the BRAIN is DR CASON'S fine singing. I was expecting a fine performance, but was pleasantly surprised even so.
KUDOS TO YOU, CASON!!
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Ah, yes, It's the Year of the Boar (or Pig if you prefer).
(http://www.google.com/logos/lunarnewyear07g.gif)
Hmmm... I wonder what it's like in Chinatown today? I could use some Moon Cake today. Yum!
The Year of the Boar? Oh, groan. I thought I'd gotten all the boars/bores out of my life. I don't think I have enough patience these days for another one.
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Ah, yes, It's the Year of the Boar (or Pig if you prefer).
(http://www.google.com/logos/lunarnewyear07g.gif)
Hmmm... I wonder what it's like in Chinatown today? I could use some Moon Cake today. Yum!
A Moon Cake? That conjures up some strange images.
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A Moon Cake? That conjures up some strange images.
Here's the proper image for you:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Mooncake1.jpg/260px-Mooncake1.jpg)
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DR elmore - Glad to hear that everything is going well so far in Ohio. I know that you have plenty to take care of while you're there, but do you have any idea when you might be heading back to NYC? I need to plan the Welcome Home Dinner!
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DR Jose, I hope by the weekend I can return. I'll know more after talking to the attorney this week.
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... Librarians who ban books are not worthy of the name.
They also failed to learn one of the first lessons of intellectual freedom: the more a work is censored the more demand will increase. Want to get kids to read a particular book? Just tell them they can't! The same principle even played out here in Cincinnati over the Mapplethorpe exhibit: the show had record attendance and the Contemporary Art Center broke all records that year for new and renewing memberships.
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I believe I'm going to bundle up and head out for a bit for a bit of wandering. I'm thinking I may just stick to the Upper West Side today. With the service interruptions on the weekends lately, it's just about as fast to walk downtown from uptown as it is to take the train. Besides, I have a particular bakery mind. ;) And I could use the walk too.
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DR elmore - Something tells me the Macbeth's still keep cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup and bags of Potato Chip Crumbs in their cupboard.
If she cooked. Lady M's attitude is that she did that on her first marriage for her husband and children. Now she doesn't. My brother most often cooks, so I suspect it's mainly burgers and beer!
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DR Jose, I hope by the weekend I can return. I'll know more after talking to the attorney this week.
HOO and RAY! -Although, I may be heading back down to DC and Richmond this weekend to take care of the last bit of stuff I still have down there - and to also give the car way (finally!). In any case, since my kitchen wares are now unpacked, I might as well put them to good use sometime next week.
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But before I go...
I was just re-watching this past week's "Grey's Anatomy" with one of my roomies - courtesy of the DVR. Does anyone else think the story-telling was a bit off this week? -Well, even going back to last week's first part of the three-parter. It just seemed like there were too many random things, and the flow of the show, well, just didn't flow. And with the "devastating conclusion" coming up next week.... ???
-And that little girl?!??!?
However, I did think it was smart of ABC to rerun the bomb episodes from last season this past Friday night as a sort of refresher course.
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Of course, maybe everything will get tied up nicely with a bow this week, but still... -My roommates and I found ourselves laughing a few times, especially in regards to Meredith's timeline.
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OH!
And don't forget, "Grease: You're The One That I Want" is on tonight at 8:02! ???
And the guest judge tonight is former Danny (from the Rosie/Weissler revival), Jon Secada...
And they'll be singing duets tonight...
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OK... Time to venture out into the Big City...
Laters...
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Of course, maybe everything will get tied up nicely with a bow this week, but still... -My roommates and I found ourselves laughing a few times, especially in regards to Meredith's timeline.
I agree that they should have done something with "time" like suprimposing "5 minutes ago" on one scene and then "5 minutes ago on the next scene"....to indicate that they were showing us different events that took place during the same period of time. It was bad enough poor Meredith spent a week in the water "in limbo", as it were, but the entire show made it seem like she was in the water for about 40 minutes before they got her out. That wasn't the intent, I suspect.
I really loved they brought Kyle Chandler back (bomb squad dude) and Denny back for that last scene.
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If she cooked. Lady M's attitude is that she did that on her first marriage for her husband and children. Now she doesn't. My brother most often cooks, so I suspect it's mainly burgers and beer!
Fated to be mated....
Each deserving of the other.....
Possibly driven to one another by minions of misery....
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I've been totally MESMERIZED by various/sundry movies on my plasma HDTV.
I put in "There's No Business Like Show Business" and did a quickie tour...focusing on the musical numbers.
WOWZER!
SENSORY OVERLOAD!
Everything is SO big...and so clear...amazing.
I was watching a non-widescreen, but digital transmission of "Frasier" the other night.
In one scene, Frasier entered his apartment....and there on the coffee table was this amazingly vibrant vase of tulips. They just popped on the lower part of the screen. Later, in another scene, Niles and Frasier are standing behind the couch and on the table behind them, next to the fireplace (to the right) was this fantastic glass bowl....one bright, vibrant color on the inside and a dark, vibrant color on the outside.
I've seen this episode several times....and NEVER noticed these items before.
I'm telling ya....discovering NEW things in old shows/films is gonna be a HUGE thrill...not to mention a time-consuming endeavor.
And to think many young folks...and soon, older folks, too...just take all this for granted.
Some days I feel like I was born in the dark ages.
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I am ashamed of myself for grinning about this on a Sunday.
Be a good girl and hold your glee.
Tomorrow - laugh your ass off ;D
der Brucer
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They also failed to learn one of the first lessons of intellectual freedom: the more a work is censored the more demand will increase. Want to get kids to read a particular book? Just tell them they can't! The same principle even played out here in Cincinnati over the Mapplethorpe exhibit: the show had record attendance and the Contemporary Art Center broke all records that year for new and renewing memberships.
Around here (the Olympia, WA area, in general), I've seen more than just a few bumper stickers that say: I READ BANNED BOOKS!
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Save My Jog till Later
That is the title of my new musical. And I am going to cast it via a reality TV show: You're the One that I Jump.
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TAR ALL STARS EDITION begins to night.
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Watching some exhibition skating.
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Here's the proper image for you:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Mooncake1.jpg/260px-Mooncake1.jpg)
Mmmm...that looks real good! :D
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Wonder how if I LOVE LUCY looks any different when broadcast in HD?
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Or can you broadcast a show in HD that was NOT filmed in HD? Would a digital DVD be in HD?
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What's HD for I Love Lucy? Henna Distortion?
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Well...I must be going. After I take a shower (in a few minutes), I'll be off to my sister's for dinner and card games with the family. But she wants me to get there early to make some kind of upside-down pear cake. She has a recipe and it seems simple enough, but for some reason she wants me to make it. Fine, I'll make it. I've set my DVR to record tonight's shows (just in case I don't get back in time). Until later!
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Just started a discussion on the BRAIN page, but will save my other comments for the review.
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What's HD for I Love Lucy? Henna Distortion?
I'm not a maharincess....I'm a henna-rincess! ;D
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Lucy Ricardo Page Five Dance.
(http://images.quizilla.com/J/Juno/1035627169_ucyresults.jpg)
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The lady could sure kid herself.
Loved her on a Password rerun that originally aired around the time of Life With Lucy, lovely and humble, I thought.
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Hello all!
DRElmore, OMG--I can not express how sorry I was to hear the news about your dad!
If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
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There was the sweet moment of that Password where the clue was "wacky" and she guessed it was herself, and she was correct. I really enjoyed that.
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Always loved to see Lucy play games!
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Wonder how if I LOVE LUCY looks any different when broadcast in HD?
It was filmed rather than taped (not really around then) or kinescoped, so it should look quite wonderful if it's ever remastered for high definition.
CASABLANCA is out now on HD-DVD (coming soon to Blu-ray), and every review I've read has raved about the increased detail, sense of depth, and sharpness in the HD image. I think LUCY might look very good indeed.
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I began my afternoon viewing with Friday night's GHOST WHISPERER. I'm not a weekly viewer, but this was an interesting episode with some character shifts I wasn't expecting.
And I LOVE the actor who played the thief (not the ghost). Besides being gloriously handsome, he has a very foreceful personality that always comes through with the characters he plays.
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Next came the hilarious OFFICE with two stories: Ryan asks Michael to speak at his business school (where, of course, he makes the usual ass of himself); and a bat gets loose in the Dunder-Mifflin offices. Much hilarity with that second story which later segued into Pam's first art showing. How my heart hurt for her!
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Six-year-old Joey was not at church today to help with the table moving and other set-up activities. Instead, 89-year-old Ruby was my helper. Or I helped her. With a six-year-old, I get to be in charge; with an 89-year-old, she is in charge.
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Then, I enjoyed Friday night's LAW & ORDER, an accident that turned into murder with multiple suspects all keeping their mouths shut for various reasons. Very clever the way McCoy finally got around to the truth.
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So how is everyone doing? I'm sorry I haven't been around lately.
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I ended the afternoon watching CINDERELLA III. It's a far more ambitious sequel to the classic film than that first miserable effort. This one actually had a story and animation that tried mightily to match with the original pastel-themed drawings. The new songs were rather forgettable, but then, most of these made-for-video sequels have limited budgets and thus aren't going to get the best composers for the music.
There's a great DOlby Digital 5.1 sound mix on the DVD. The artwork bragged that there was also a DTS selectable track, but it wasn't on my disc.
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Last night, DRs MBarnum and MusicGuy were discussing a HHW get together in NYC the week of June 25. DH Richard and I are going to Washington, DC on June 22 or 23 to attend the American Library Association annual conference and had planned to vacation there for the rest of that week. But, we had also been talking about a jaunt from there to New York, too, so maybe we'll leave DC when the conference is over and spend the rest of the week in the Big Apple. I'm not due back to work until July 5.
Hey, this might all work out!!!
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Hi DR DANISE.
If I win the Powerball, I am there in June! The month of June, that is.
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I wish I could be there but there is just no way.
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Gotta go get supper on the table. I'll try to back later.
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The I Love Lucy box sets claim "Digital Remastering" but remain mum on HD.
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Where is MR BK today?
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Back from a lovelier than lovely drive - the day is warm, even if the sky is still overcast. I've been catching up on my CD listening. I still have not had a response from amazon about the review function on the Brain page.
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There seem to be several reviews of I LOVE LUCY Seasons 7-9 which can be pre-ordered and will be available March 12.
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Welcome seven GUESTS. Who are you people, as if we didn't know. Come post something, instead of just sitting there like so much fish.
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I guess I will head downstairs now and clean my bathroom. Then, back to TV for CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS.
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At some point soon I'll try to write a page or three.
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In the meantime, where in tarnation IS everyone?
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I have been working on a 50th annivesary card that somehow has become my responsibility. I don't know how that happened.
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Hello all, I'm back from my trip to see Samantha in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Man, that girl has talent. I never quite expect the amazing performance that she gives, and she's only 18. She was Audrey and was great as was Seymour and the Dentist (who is the high school principal in real life)
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You knew it was community theater when the Doo Wop girls came out...lol, there were 6 of them, all over 40 and all about 30-40 punds overweight in skin tight black outfits that showed many more bulges and curves than we needed to see. The sound wasn't good for them either. Maybe that's a good thing.
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In the meantime, where in tarnation IS everyone?
Well, I've been in my kitchen with DR Elmore and DH Richard, eating nachos and listening to...THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X!!!!
Larry just left - we had a delightful visit and he gave us a song-by-song description of the Brain production as we listened to his copy of the CD. I love the recording and can hardly wait for my own to arrive.
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Make that Pounds over weight...punds, pounds....you get the picture
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I listened to THE BRAIN on the way up and found it thoroughly enjoyable. I listened to SPRING AWAKENING on the way back and didn't like it nearly as well. I'm still glad I'm going to see it from an on stage seat, but the music didn't thrill me
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50th annivesary card.... I don't know how that happened.
Well, I guess they thought you were the best Spelling Bea of the group!! :o :o ;) ;) 8)
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I"m not teasing the Doo Wop girls for being over weight, but good heavens they could have found more flattering costumes
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The Girls are very glad to see that I am home. Unfortunately, they didn't clean the house while I was gone....
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With so much to watch on TV, I don't know if I will get to cleaning the rest of the house until tomorrow. I told my parents that the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms will be very clean. As for the rest of it, if I don't get to it they will just have to adjust.
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The roads weren't so good yesterday. Lots of blowing snow and ice. Many cars in ditches etc. With the exception of one short stretch, they were much better today
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You knew it was community theater when the Doo Wop girls came out...lol, there were 6 of them, all over 40 and all about 30-40 punds overweight in skin tight black outfits that showed many more bulges and curves than we needed to see. The sound wasn't good for them either. Maybe that's a good thing.
Little Shop of HORRORS all right!! :o :D ;)
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DR Elmore, I was thinking about you yesterday. Glad things went well...hugs and vibes to you!~~~~~~~~~~
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DR Cillaliz - glad you made it safely there and back and that you had fun seeing your niece in the show.
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I'm looking forward to tonight's Grease posts - I'm sure they're a lot more entertaining than the show.
And a reminder that at six in the morning (or something like that) TCM will be showing the complete uncut Pepe.
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I've been totally MESMERIZED by various/sundry movies on my plasma HDTV.
I put in "There's No Business Like Show Business" and did a quickie tour...focusing on the musical numbers.
WOWZER!
SENSORY OVERLOAD!
Everything is SO big...and so clear...amazing.
I was watching a non-widescreen, but digital transmission of "Frasier" the other night.
In one scene, Frasier entered his apartment....and there on the coffee table was this amazingly vibrant vase of tulips. They just popped on the lower part of the screen. Later, in another scene, Niles and Frasier are standing behind the couch and on the table behind them, next to the fireplace (to the right) was this fantastic glass bowl....one bright, vibrant color on the inside and a dark, vibrant color on the outside.
I've seen this episode several times....and NEVER noticed these items before.
I'm telling ya....discovering NEW things in old shows/films is gonna be a HUGE thrill...not to mention a time-consuming endeavor.
And to think many young folks...and soon, older folks, too...just take all this for granted.
Some days I feel like I was born in the dark ages.
Talk about kids and candy stores! I am so happy for you.
I'm back from a lovely visit with DR Ginny and DH Richard. I always have a good time with them, and DR Ginny offered an amazing plethora of treats, from nachos to heavenly coffee to cake and more! We listened to The Brain.
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The Girls are very glad to see that I am home. Unfortunately, they didn't clean the house while I was gone....
That has aways been the problem with cats, but I've heard it's the same with dogs!
Everybody Ought To Have A Maid! ;)
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DR elmore - Something tells me the Macbeth's still keep cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup and bags of Potato Chip Crumbs in their cupboard.
Magic Mommy and her hubby consider such things too goormay.
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TCM will be showing the complete uncut Pepe.
:o :o :o
TMI!
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Just started a discussion on the BRAIN page, but will save my other comments for the review.
What is The Brain page? Have I stayed too long at the fair and missed something?
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Magic Mommy and her hubby consider such things too goormay.
I love Eydie Goormay, don't you?!
Quite a dish! ;)
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Hello all!
DRElmore, OMG--I can not express how sorry I was to hear the news about your dad!
If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
DR Danise, I've wondered where you've been and how you are! You are kind to ask. I am fine and surviving. All I ask of you is what I ask of all my friends: thrive and prosper.
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And lend me a million! ;)
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I would love to join everyone in NYC in June, but that is too close to opening my office. I will need to save all my nickels and dimes. My trip March 1st may be the last for awhile.
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It took me a minute to figure out the Brain page, but if you go to the amazon listing, they now have like little mini-discussion boards for each listed item. Jrand started one for The Brain. It's toward the bottom of the listing page.
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Good Evening!
Back from quite a nice walk. I just ended up walking up 145th, took a left on Broadway, and kept walking. And walking. All the way down to Columbus Circle (59th St.). There were a few gusty periods along the way, but, all in all, it felt 'comfortable' - at least as far as a winter in NYC can be comfortable. -And there were even two brief snow flurries - very pretty.
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I did make my bakery stop: Georgia's Bake Shop (89th & Broadway). Double-Chocolate-Chip Cookie. Sooooo good!
Hmm... Maybe I'll stop by Levain tomorrow... Those are some amazing cookies there!
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And since I was down at Columbus Circle, I made a stop in Whole Foods. It was crazy as usual, but the lines for the cash registers were short - and not snaked through the bakery section like they usually are. So, I was able to stock up on some staples for the week.
And once I got back to the apartment, I made sure to do something I haven't done in a while - and should have - I stretched.
I set up my yoga mat in the living room, and did a good 30 minutes of stretching and some yoga poses. And it's amazing just how much that session of stretching has helped. My sciatica has been acting up the past couple of weeks, and I've also been dealing with some very tight hamstrings and lower back muscles. But after the stretching I just did.... Hmmmm... I actually feel taller. -And I probably am since my hamstrings aren't causing extra tension on my spine. Note to self: Stretch every day!
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DR George - Ah, "The Steps". I'm guessing the pianist was either Danny Binstock or Howard Breitbart. Danny is dark-haired and cute. Howard is handsome and muscle-y. -And a freakin' amazing pianist!
Do you have a program/cast listing from last night? I'm wondering which set of "Steps" are on the road right now. Since they're based out of DC, I have lots of friends who are "Steps".
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You knew it was community theater when the Doo Wop girls came out...lol, there were 6 of them, all over 40 and all about 30-40 punds overweight in skin tight black outfits that showed many more bulges and curves than we needed to see. The sound wasn't good for them either. Maybe that's a good thing.
;D
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I wrote a page, and shall now try to watch a motion picture on DVD. And I need my Milk Dud fix.
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I'd better get dinner started. (Depression-Era chili, with beans and 'maters and maybe I'll toss in some macaroni to make it a real chili mac.)
Der Brucer is asleep on the couch. Maybe I won't have to put up with that Grease nonsense after all! :D
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Page Seven Dance ---
A "Mac"arena, perhaps?
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Only 10 minutes until TAR!
Yeah!
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Sorry I didn't make it clear. As MR BK wrote, if you go to the Amazon.com page for THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X - at the bottom there is a place to start discussions.
I started one, and it can be added to, or you can start your own!
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no GREASE for me tonight.
TGIH - The Amazing Race starts tonight to give me a REAL choice. Then I will watch Family Guy and American Dad and then THE SILVER CHALICE on the local religious channel. It's always good to see Jack Palance & Virginia Mayo.
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PEPE is on at 9:45 am EST so that would be 6:45 am out where there are swimming pools and movie stars.
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GREASE SPOILER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Juliana is in the bottom four and must do a sing off. Juliana and Jason got the lowest amount of votes, but the panel could save them
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Ginny-I hope you allow enough time to explore the beautiful city of DC before going to NY.
I wish I could say count me in for the June weekend. For now I’m saving trips back east until I know which graduate school Craig will be attending. Pittsburg & Virginia are two hopeful locations, in which case I will make it to NY again when I visit him.
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My mother always gives me food when I leave her house. Today she split her Schwanns food with me, chicken kiev, pot pies, thick slice bacon, and mini pizzas. I had a pot pie for dinner. They aren't too bad
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Hi Jane
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CASABLANCA is out now on HD-DVD (coming soon to Blu-ray), and every review I've read has raved about the increased detail, sense of depth, and sharpness in the HD image.
:D WE WILL HAVE TO GET THAT!!!
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Elmo, how are you holding up, honey?
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Maybe I'll just read the spoilers instead of watching the show. It will be quicker that way.
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just got back from a weekend in Santa Cruz, to visit my borher's boy, he of the motorhome sage from last summer. Nice day yesterday, on the Avenue, lots of sunshine, lots of musicians out, a whole marimba band, i kid you not...
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Ron-Be sure to watch the Discovery HD channel.
Cilla-How delightful to have such a talented niece! I’m glad the show was a hit & you traversed the roads safely.
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Ummm... not "borher" but "brother" - I must be WAY tired...
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Yo, Ginny, Jane, Cilla, Laura
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Hi Cilla :D
DRLaura-LOL-I will stick to the Spoilers as well.
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Hi Penny. I have always wanted to tour Santa Cruz.
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Where are the Grease posts - the best that could happen to Juliana is that she'd be off the show. But, why do I think that won't be happening?
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Yo, Ginny, Jane, Cilla, Laura
Yo Penny. And my son says yo, too!
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Ron-Be sure to watch the Discovery HD channel.
Cilla-How delightful to have such a talented niece! I’m glad the show was a hit & you traversed the roads safely.
Yes, it's great fun. She's really blossoming into a wonderful young woman with poise and self confidence. She has the cutest boyfriend. He was just beaming from ear to ear watching her last night. It was the first time he saw the show and you should have seen the hug he gave her. It was delightful.
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Yo PennyO! How's everything going? Great to see your smiling face
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Hi Jane!
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GREASE SPOILER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Let's just say Juliana is available for other projects.
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"That's theatrical viagra" Oh please...
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Yo, Pen! Nice to see you!
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SPOILER
Really? If true, it really is the best thing that could happen to her.
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Where are all our Grease-aholics?
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GREASE SPOILER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Let's just say Juliana is available for other projects.
Looks that way, huh?
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DRLaura-Say yo back. :D
Hi Cilla-The boyfriend sounds very sweet and supportive.
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SPOILER
Really? If true, it really is the best thing that could happen to her.
SPOILER
Yes, I wouldn't lie about that. She did say on her way out that the material they gave her didn't give her a chance to show her fun side and who she really is, or something like that. But she did leave graciously, it was in response to the question, "What happened?"
I think you're right, she's better off not being a part of this
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GREASE shocker I saw while waiting for a delayed TAR to start.
Whew! Sometimes things are blessings in disguise!
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DR CILLA LIZ - I am so jealous....I love seeing productions of LITTLE SHOP!!!
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I have a couple of favorite teams on TAR:ALL STARS....but that may change within the hour.
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Just found a Russian tribute site to the First Nudie Musical
http://www.gothic.ru/cinema/database/first_nudie_musical.htm (http://www.gothic.ru/cinema/database/first_nudie_musical.htm)
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DRLaura-Say yo back. :D
Hi Cilla-The boyfriend sounds very sweet and supportive.
He is. She had a previous boyfriend who wasn't good for her in a lot of ways. She and Chris have been together for a number of months and they laugh, act silly and have fun. He joined us at Christmas and fit right in with the whole family, which is a nice plus.
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Elmo, how are you holding up, honey?
Dearest PennyO, I'm doing fine! Thanks for asking.
I'm watching the GREASE show. Who dresses Ms Marshall? TrollsRUs? Lordy, she needs a personal dresser. Lady M dresses better than she, although I don't think much of either lady!
And who is that twit British slag?
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DR CILLA LIZ - I am so jealous....I love seeing productions of LITTLE SHOP!!!
They had a great Audrey II that they rented from some group in Minnesota. And they did the thing at the end where they have vines drop from the ceiling over the audience. I've seen the show before, but never somewhere where they did that
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MichaelS we did a whole thing about that Russian site, including print the entire thing as translated - it was hilarious. Can anyone search that and reprint some of the mangled translation.
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I have a couple of favorite teams on TAR:ALL STARS....but that may change within the hour.
I'm recording TAR, I'll watch it when GREASE is over
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SPOILER
But how are we to know, however, that Juliana won't be brought back - this show seems particularly shameless in that regard. They brought back those two people who'd been ousted right away. Nothing would surprise me about this show.
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SPOILER:
Well, if Juliana is out, I won't watch any more. I just got my Sunday evenings back.
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On all other Grease Sundays we had much more going on than this amount of posting. Is that indicitive that this show is now so pathetic that its ratings will sink even lower?
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On all other Grease Sundays we had much more going on than this amount of posting. Is that indicitive that this show is now so pathetic that its ratings will sink even lower?
It's up against The Amazing Race, a much much much much much better show. I predict much lower ratings for Grease...it wasn't a very good show this week, I think it will lose even more viewers
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Oh cool! TAR is still on
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I, too, found the Grease thing quite ho-hum tonight. It would have been more fun if DR Elmore had stayed and watched it with me.
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So, no one has even said who got booted and who stayed - I know about our girl, but she can't be the only one.
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................................................................................................................................................................................................ Besides, I have a particular bakery mind. ;)
That comes as now surprise to any of us!
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So, no one has even said who got booted and who stayed - I know about our girl, but she can't be the only one.
SPOILER>>>
The male was Jason. They only eliminate one male and one female every show
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Ginny-I hope you allow enough time to explore the beautiful city of DC before going to NY.
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Good advice, Jane. We've been there before, so won't be under the pressure to do all the touristy things. If it works the way I've been thinking today, we'll have 5 nights in DC, then 4 or 5 in NYC.
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No TAR hear for two more hours!
I have been watching two fun 1950s monster movies...one had little Scotty Morrow's brother Brad Morrow in it as Tommy the delivery boy.
(http://www.sfmag.net/IMG/jpg/the_werewolf-1956.jpg)
and
(http://www.horror-wood.com/beal.h12.jpg)
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I watched the last 20 minutes of TAR, now I have to go back and watch the beginning so I can remember all the teams
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I began my afternoon viewing with Friday night's GHOST WHISPERER. I'm not a weekly viewer, but this was an interesting episode with some character shifts I wasn't expecting.
And I LOVE the actor who played the thief (not the ghost). Besides being gloriously handsome, he has a very foreceful personality that always comes through with the characters he plays.
Matt, you are wlecome to the thief (and the ghost), just as long as I can have her husband. WOW!
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BK, was Susan the other daughter in town this weekend? I just adore Susan, and I miss her.
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Save My Jog till Later
That is the title of my new musical. And I am going to cast it via a reality TV show: You're the One that I Jump.
Of course, the "save my jog" is a paraphrase of what BK actually said which was:
I shall hold my jog until later.
For a musical, I'm certain "save" is the better word choice.
But in this case, one wonders if "hold my jog" might be taken out of context, euphemistically speaking, should it actually be used as a title of something.
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TCB - Yes, she was.
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While waiting for TAR to begin I popped into my DVD player what has to be the worst piece of crap ever committed to celuloid....
(http://www.onesheetindex.com/pix/4828_1.jpg)
...I have seen a LOT of bad movies in my day....but this tops them all.
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Or can you broadcast a show in HD that was NOT filmed in HD? Would a digital DVD be in HD?
Because I'm answering this after reading it, and not waiting till I'm caught up ('cause I'll surely forget to go back and respond by that time):
One can watch anything in a "digital" broadcast. I wasn't getting digital signals on my old set. I bought rabbit ears in order to pull in over-the-air digital and High-Def broadcast signals. One of the bonuses, of course, is seeing shows that air on digital transmissions and seeing them in a much LARGER format (37" versus my old 21" set). Interestingly, the channels that air digital broacasts, etc., also still air analog broadcasts.
For instance, I can watch ABC on Channel 7. Over-the-air, this station gives me an analog signal on Channel 7, and a high-def/digital signal on Channel 7.1. Some other stations, like channel 4 (independent) has analog on 4, standard definition on 4.1, high definition on 4.2. The signal off 4 is horrible on my new set....4.1 is digital, and 4.2 is sheer magic WHEN, but only when, a high def broadast is provided.
There are variations to be found at most stations, but primarily, my set by itself scanned to find digital/high def over-the-air/antenna signals and gave me what was locally available.
I want more, of course, but then I still have my cable broadcasts which come in rather well, if not nearly as nicely as the digital over-the-air stuff. There's nothing for me to do, really, but upgrade to a digital service.
Finding the right one is the time-consumer.
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While waiting for TAR to begin I popped into my DVD player what has to be the worst piece of crap ever committed to celuloid....
...I have seen a LOT of bad movies in my day....but this tops them all.
And I must tell you that, given your appreciation of many films of lesser pretentions (but admittedly fun films to watch), this condemnation truly terrifies me regarding how awful the film MUST be!
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Ron-Be sure to watch the Discovery HD channel.
It will definitely be in whatever digital bundle I subscribe to.
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While waiting for TAR to begin I popped into my DVD player what has to be the worst piece of crap ever committed to celuloid....
(http://www.onesheetindex.com/pix/4828_1.jpg)
...I have seen a LOT of bad movies in my day....but this tops them all.
DR MBarnum, that poster has "you" written all over it!
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SPOILER
Really? If true, it really is the best thing that could happen to her.
Perhaps, in time, she will think so, too. I did get, from her screen comments, that she really wanted the part...and I'm sure the exposure didn't hurt her, either.
Auditions, IIRC, are tough enough in any venue. Professional auditions must be murder. This show rather bowdlerizes the process in the name of entertainment.
I think it will be interesting to see -- at the end -- whether the process turns out a hit show.
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Maybe I'll just read the spoilers instead of watching the show. It will be quicker that way.
Exactly what I'm doing. The show doesn't air here for another hour and 5 minutes.
I have no intention of paying attention to it, even though I may leave it on as background while I iron or something preparatory to "Desperate Housewives" and "Brothers and Sisters."
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We saw a fun feel good movie today, MUSIC AND LYRICS. Hugh Grant is very funny.
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And who is that twit British slag?
Not having seen any of the show as yet, I'm curious as to whether this man might not be the "producer" who is financing the show. If it is, he's the one, along with Lord Lloyd Webber, did the TV show in the U.K. to find a Maria and then produced the current West End production of "The Sound of Music" with the public's choice.
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'night. Off to wash the dishes and then watch something.
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We saw a fun feel good movie today, MUSIC AND LYRICS. Hugh Grant is very funny.
He is very wry. I'm very taken with Drew Barrymore, as an actress. Was she any good in it?
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And now for something completely different:
The gorgeous weather we've been having -- and "heavenly" is the best word to describe it -- is now manifesting its dark side. To wit, my physiological response to the breezes and the pollens borne upon them.
My sinuses are wrecked and my nasal passages are aflame.
Relief is in the future: The weather forecasters all call for colder temps and rain after tomorrow and Tuesday.
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M-o-o-n: That spells "allergy misery"!
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I have to prepare a bit of supper now. Ta-ta...and ciao-ders for now-ders.
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I am so pleased that Ginny and Elmore spent some time together....and I must admit to feeling a very unholy thrillof glee when I read of the MacBeths' heating issues
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Ron I am very pleased to hear how much you are enjoying your new toy!!
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We are listening to the basketball all-star game. Well, DH is listening to the game.
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Dear BK, I hope you said hello to Susan for me.
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A few weeks ago we were in Best Buy and the Vixter and I sat inthe leather recliners in front of the HUGE HD Plasma Screen thinging that was showing a Discovery Channel show about life in some African Water hole....(we missed the beginning so Iwas np;t suer where it was) but we were mesmerized.. it was truly like being there... the clatrity and the colors were absoluetly amazing
alas a HDTV is NOT in our immediate future... lessen we win the Lotto of course!
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The Vixter's church Basketball team won their game this afternoon
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I have begun a new book... The Archer's Tale by Bernard Cornwell
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I have to work tomorrow, while Vixdad has tomorrow off and the Vixter is off all week
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rats
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I am trying to get us to page 10
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BK the reason there are so few GREASE posts is because tonight is the premiere of the AMAZING RACE ALLSTARS. And most of us who like reality shows prefer AMAZING RACE. I know that is what i was watching.
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I'm not going to post any spoilers about TAR until tomorrow since many have not yet seen it. But let me just say it was such a great first show!
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I also predict that GREASE will lose a lot of its audience to the emmy winning AMAZING RACE.
GREASE spoilers
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I didn't watch but i did see who the bottom 2 girls were at the TAR break. It was kathleen and juliana. OMG, is america nuts? They were 2 of my top 3.
I did however notice they were doing duets. Smart move. There is no way to pick a danny and sandy unless we can see their chemistry. I will say this though, if you get stuck with the wrong partner it could be really bad!
That sad i will probably watch GREASE later tonight or tomorrow just to see how everyone did.
Btw, the judges apparently had to choose between kathleen and juliana. I'm not surprised they chose juliana since they really did not seem to like her (either that or they really just could not see her in the role of sandy). I'll be interested to see what they said and if it was unanimous.
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I think i would like the new Hugh Grant movie MUSIC and LYRICS. I saw a preview for it when i saw DREAMGIRLS and it looked really cute and funny.
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Here's the proper image for you:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Mooncake1.jpg/260px-Mooncake1.jpg)
Thank you, Jose!
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Not the basic ingredient of all good, wholesome All American family meals?!!
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,campbells_mushroom_soup,FF.html (http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,campbells_mushroom_soup,FF.html)
Heresy!!!!
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Next thing you'll be telling me microwaving/reheating the rotisserie chicken from the supermarket ain't cooking!!!
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They also failed to learn one of the first lessons of intellectual freedom: the more a work is censored the more demand will increase. Want to get kids to read a particular book? Just tell them they can't! The same principle even played out here in Cincinnati over the Mapplethorpe exhibit: the show had record attendance and the Contemporary Art Center broke all records that year for new and renewing memberships.
I used to work with an interesting woman named Marge, who let her kids use any words they wished, but with two exceptions: they were not allowed to say "ugly" or "stupid." So what did her kids say when they were mad? You guessed it: "ugly" or "stupid." And, I expect, "Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!" (they'd love The Brain, wouldn't they?)
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In the early 1970s, the 20th Century political climate in America rasslabilsa so that the large cities (such as New York or Los Angeles, for example) gradually began to appear, and even to print advertising porno-kinoteatra first.
Initially, it showed a harmless current standards with lots of naked "actresses" and strongly sexual acts, but closer to the 80th people had already "out" to the that the boat has fully hardcore-porno.
.Softcore'ne films start 70th were often kill wild names (such as "I Chebanov bus.")) And cheap products when routine it is not able to stop the camera even if the "actor" is the directing board for all these points without any installation were ready to film
For perezjemka or serious the mounting cost money, but why spend money when the people and so trees look at the naked teles starletok (a "story" and a "game" that the public is not interested).
Nasmotrevshisi such "masterpieces", a young and talented; Bruce Kimmel planned to do parody of the film by deleting "porno-muzikl.";; spoke about the idea that some of their friends who instantly come to ecstasy and steel working with them to project.
During the preparatory period, but, the concept of the film gradually evolved, and instead of "softporno-muzikla" the authors decided to make "a film about the film, "obstebav" not only porn genre, but also low-cost film with the dogmas brodweiskyi musicals :)
The young owner of a small studio father, Garry Danny is on the verge of collapse. Recent his picture is a successful, money it does not have Investors nacedaut and pose condition, "or you prinoshishy us zolotonosnuu idea or we for debts draw you studio and building on that site a shopping mall. "
In such extreme cases, the brain is working intensively, and Harry Superior great idea-it must withdraw porno-muziklInvestors initially did not express much enthusiasm, but a young man in paints and details raspisal them as a wonderful all his works, and what grand success is the project is that it will be the first such film kind!
G8, starikana agreed to muffled last chance, but immediately put draconian conditions : the first half of money they invest and half a boyfriend in debt; the second film to be the nephew of one of the investors; and third, the movie should be withdrawn for two weeks and not a day more!
Choose from Harry has been, and he agreed. The tapping was more than motley audience, "producer" is zacompleksovanny duzoguztitrehletny devstvennik, and the music and songs for the "picture" sochinalici elderly writing directly on the film site ... What all this ugliness come-see movie :)
IT is a huge tribute to the talent Bruce Kimmela-as a matter of fact, he only nets the full picture, and his courage can be compared with another young giving the time-Malom Brooks, in the seven years before that placed great comedy in a similar topic entitled Producers" (The Producers (1968)). Bruce, as Brooks not only wrote great script and became
ko-regisserom picture, but also played a great role John Smiti (name Smithee has much to say amateurs and connoisseurs cinema ...;)) , and also wrote the music and songs for the picture (if it truly is a man versatile talents)!
.Thanks to the efforts of Kimmela, the film turned out to be very funny, unusual entertainment and excellent sparodiroval many "backstage" moments of entertainment, Eye inaccessible normal viewer. "Particularly hard won, of course, the production of low budget pictures, which is not merely knew Kimmel, for the film and nizkobujetnuu picture (producer originally allocated to 125,000 dollars) :) "How to become a film?" - have to do is to be nephew and the son of one of the producers. Where do I find artists?" -
Dai announcement in the newspapers, and very soon at the door of tge studio will be a motley crowd, which can be meet and beginner pornozvezd and modest Shy girls from the province with great dream "conquer Hollywood." "Where do I find the composer?" - - just call her old friend, and ask him to write music for the film, which he would directly on the film site at lunch dubleami.
How razbushevavshuusa silence at the site" Star "? - is not that complicated, just answer reciprocate its harassment :) "What to Do if "director" - duzoguztitrehletny devstvennik, which knows little about the film in general, and the production of films in particular? "- try, that he had as little time as possible at the site, as often as possible, send it to the store for doughnuts, and the top will zavalena entire studio-sprovadte it to "rewrite scenario" in a brothel ... "
Finally, what to do when, in the hearts you dismissed capriznuu "star" on the last day of filming, and should be removed a few important scenes "is the most simple, because Jesus cameras and do everything himself, But you have in this business a long time and know the routine ...;)
As you can see, make low-cost movie is not easy, but as with the answers to most of the production you have already seen, you can safely begin to create their own masterpieces, but at the end. Finally, the same so fun! Indeed, the film turned out to be a very tight and managed with huge number of obnjenki and uper-musicialnami numbers like "Lesbian, Butch, Dyke" "Orgasm", "Perversion" and, of course, shedevralnam "Dancing Dildos! :) At least for the sake of "Dancing Dildos", the film is worthwhile to see and it is not the numbers that there are many interesting ... ;);)
Despite its obvious creative success lending fate lies picture is not an easy task. .Even during the course of the movie has been signed by Paramount studio for a wide release of the tape to the States. During the production and installation studio has been very happy with the result, but ... .It tolled descended from heaven is one of the main stars of the picture, Cindy Williams, was removed in a popular "family" Paramount TV Networks "Laverne & Shirley" and the studio decided that its participation n "The First Nudie Musical" adversely affect the ratings of the show and the image of the Paramount.
Old as the world history, the Indeed it does not come as a surprise But simply "get rid" of the picture studio could not because had to perform contractual obligations for rent and distribution movie. As a result, Paramount has "to keep" - without any press-pokazov (that there is no reviews in the press, of course), and advertising a film onto screens founder smaller towns of America, not ridden picture of the big cities and major towns.
However, even with a "stretch" movie noticed, and the tape to distributors money. But it outraged Bruce Kiel, speaking in the press, open-treatment in the management of Paramount and demanded proper treatment for their child, all the more so because the audience was clearly excited about the picture.
Pass it is the fact that Paramount sold the rights to the film back to the authors, thus getting rid of "unwanted" picture in its catalog and allowing Kimelu do with the tape, that he wishes. And he wanted to find another distributor, which will soon organized and dignified advertising DVDs and the film company int he States.
And this of course has its own rewards for the picture no only duirng THREE MONTHS succesfully benn in the theater of New York, a few weeks was in the national tour boks-ofida the fifth position (!), which had been caught in the company of such mastodon rentals, as "Star Wars" and "The Spy Who Loved Me."
Jörg success of the picture was there, and he was, of course, the fact that the film is very funny and ridiculous, working and how lousy comedy, and as a successful parody, porn, music and film as a whole.
.It was expected, and the fact that with the passage of time, the film has acquired resistant cult status and many new fans picture seen at the video.Anyone who likes a good fake, funny comedy moreover, would like to see a variety of naked female corporal - welcome to "The First Nudie Musical"! ...Parents remove from the screen children ... ;);)
Rating - 5
Memorial quotations :
][referring to the Provincial shy girl tapped]
?Harry Danny : Well, I hope you will understand that you have to keep bare, it will be for you properly?
.Female : Well yes, of course, it will be fine. .Only if I do not have to undress ...
Photos Copyright Of Their Respective OwnersPhotos Copyright Of Their Respective Owners
(c) 1999 Russian Gothic Project(c) 1999 Russian Gothic Project
Design by Chthon (c) 1999Design by Chthon (c) 1999
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You knew it was community theater when the Doo Wop girls came out...lol, there were 6 of them, all over 40 and all about 30-40 punds overweight in skin tight black outfits that showed many more bulges and curves than we needed to see.
Sounds like another case of TMI (too much information).
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And one for Moto
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Well, after today's perfromance, we are almost half-way through the run of ANNE FRANK. We have tomorrow off, but then Tuesday morning we have our first school matinee at 9:30 a.m. - SHARP. At the school's request, the diary entries regarding Anne's period and about touching her girl friends' breasts have been eliminated.
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Great Photo TCB!
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And once I got back to the apartment, I made sure to do something I haven't done in a while - and should have - I stretched.
I set up my yoga mat in the living room, and did a good 30 minutes of stretching and some yoga poses. And it's amazing just how much that session of stretching has helped. My sciatica has been acting up the past couple of weeks, and I've also been dealing with some very tight hamstrings and lower back muscles. But after the stretching I just did.... Hmmmm... I actually feel taller. -And I probably am since my hamstrings aren't causing extra tension on my spine. Note to self: Stretch every day!
Yes! Jose, do you know Jim Wharton's book or Bob Anderson's classic, just titled "Stretching"? Both are great!
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Well, after today's perfromance, we are almost half-way through the run of ANNE FRANK. We have tomorrow off, but then Tuesday morning we have our first school matinee at 9:30 a.m. - SHARP. At the school's request, the diary entries regarding Anne's period and about touching her girl friends' breasts have been eliminated.
We are, of course, still allowed to tell exactly how and where each of the characters died.
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Great Photo TCB!
Thanks!
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How old is the audience?
5th - 7th/8th graders may completely forget the entire point of the 2 hour play and only remember
"she touched her friend's ....!!!!!!"
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This morning I looked outside my office window, and this is what I saw:
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TCB is that you beardless?
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DearReader Laura ... I do love your pictures
You should put out a book of your photographs entitled "I Took A Walk Today..."
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DearReader Laura ... I do love your pictures
You should put out a book of your photographs entitled "I Took A Walk Today..."
I would buy one!
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TCB is that you beardless?
Yes, ma'am!
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As much as I talk about cleaning, I haven't done much. My goal is to wake up in the morning and go fulls speed ahead in the hopes of finishing most of it before I wake up enough to realize what I'm doing...
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fulls speed ahead....that's faster than full speed ahead
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Thank you.
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Tomorrow my whole family is home: DH has a day off from the post office; DS is home from school; Sandra is home from preschool. I have to sit at the office with the hopes that the man coming to repair the copy machine shows up.
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Perhaps I shall look out my window to amuse myself.
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Yes, ma'am!
Although I must admit I am very partial to a man with whiskers, you do have a very nice face!!
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TCB, how handsome you look in that suit!
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Yes, INVASION OF THE STAR CREATURES was every bit as horrible as can be imagined. It was a comedy starring actors Bob Ball and Frankie Ray. Now Frankie is actually a comedian, and a couple of times he made me chuckle...but Bob Ball...oy...he was channelling Stan Laurel and Jerry Lewis at the same time. It was tragic.
The movie did get a bit better when the two space women popped into the script, since both actresses were fairly competent...their characters names were Puna and Tang.
For some reason that just sounds dirty.
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As much as I talk about cleaning, I haven't done much. My goal is to wake up in the morning and go fulls speed ahead in the hopes of finishing most of it before I wake up enough to realize what I'm doing...
Interesting approach. Perhaps I should try it.
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Where are all our Grease-aholics?
I'm here! I'm here! Now, that is.
Some friends came over, so we all ordered pizza and watched TAR, The Apprentice, and Grease - The DVR is a wonderful thing!
So, that's where I've been, and now to catch up on posts, and post myself.
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But if that movie weren't bad enough I still have ROBOT MONSTER coming up as well as.....
(http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/7/b70-3869)
this movie was, sometime in the late 60s, re-cut and had footage added and made into the atrocity known as THEY SAVED HITLERS BRAIN.
I am only watching it because it stars Scott Peters who played Stan the marine in ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE.
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Woo Hoo! It's going to be up to 40 degrees by Tuesday and will stay there all week...well that's according to a weatherman that has President's Day on Tuesday, so who knows
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I began my evening with CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS. Much of it was more spy intrigue than murder mystery, but there was indeed a murder or two, and I correctly identified the murderer before he was revealed.
This was a CHAN I had never seen before, so I did enjoy it. I never knew Lee Chan was our gold medalist in the 100m freestyle at the Berlin Olympics. One learns something every day!
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Perhaps I shall look out my window to amuse myself.
Don't forget your camera!!
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Next I watched an episode from LAW & ORDER: CI 2nd season set. This was the episode where a substitute teacher in Queens became a terrorist bomber. I remembered seeing the episode that culminated in a tense confrontation at the Veterans' Day Parade in NYC. Very scary stuff.
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TCB, how handsome you look in that suit!
Yes, and I almost look old enough for you to date!
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well since I have to go to work tomorrow I guess I had better toddle off to bed.... good night good people... sweet dreams
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And before I forget, a rare archival photograph (recently discovered) of Anne Frank and Margot Frank, along with BK's very very very (that's 3 verys) distant relation, Uncle TCB, celebrating Chanukkah.
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GREASE:
Well, the duets were instructive seeing couples interacting during a song. One couple - Austin and Laura - had the best singing/acting of the five participating couples, though having a ballad ("I Don't Know Much") they sang in perfect harmony helped convey acting through singing and movement the best.
Chad (by far the audience favorite) and Allie had the best song and routine ("Ain't No Mountain High Enough") and though they put on a great show for the audience, I didn't their personal connection was as strong as some of the other couples.
Derek's rather obnoxious comments about Austin at the start of the show rather doomed him tonight, I thought, and it wasn't helped that he had the worst vocal performance of the night. Bravado is one think, but being snarky on-camera about another contestant seems pretty petty, and it may hurt him.
And Kevin and Kathleen, the couple saved by the judges from elimination, had really shaky harmony and didn't seem especially in tune with each other as a couple either. I wouldn't be surprised if they both ended up being eliminated on the next show.
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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES did indeed feature a death (we had been promoed to distraction about it this week) and some engagements. Overall, I enjoyed the episode
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BROTHERS & SISTERS I loved, of course. I'm not sure about Tommy going into the wine business, and I felt so bad for the crumbling marriage storyline. Rachel Griffiths had be truly aching for her in her desperation and misery.
And, of course, the kiss between Kevin and Chad had me swooning. So, all in all, a great episode for me.
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There is one featurette on the CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS DVD that I'll watch tomorrow. Otherwise, I will have a ton of TV to watch tomorrow, and added onto that is the three hour PEPE, so,
ARGH!
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Good Evening! once again...
As for "Grease...."
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Seriously - or as seriously as one can talk about the entertainment atrocity known as "Grease: You're The One That I Want"...
It truly does suck that the contestants - yes, they are contestants and not "auditionees" - have not been able to pick their material (so far). They truly are at the mercy of the producers who are obviously under time and budget constraints in regards to the choice and preparation of the musical material. And I do have to wonder: Do the producers decide who gets which song? Do the contestants pick a song title out of the hat? Is their song choice related to their "color"?
If this was a real callback, we'd be hearing each of them sing the same song(s), each week. This way you'd be able to compare and contrast their talent. And put them on equal footing.
The show needs to start off with a disclaimer:
THIS SHOW IN NO WAY REPRESENTS IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM HOW A BROADWAY SHOW - OR ANY THEATRICAL VENTURE - IS CAST.
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As for the female contestant who was kicked off tonight...
I just have to wonder how long it's going to take for Juliana's career to recover from this show. Needless to say, the show has truly become a joke, and a bad one at that, in the theatrical circles here in NYC. And if it's like any other "reality" show, I'm guessing she really can't do anything on her own until the show finishes it's run. At least she's out in L.A. for pilot season. :-\
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And before I forget, a rare archival photograph (recently discovered) of Anne Frank and Margot Frank, along with BK's very very very (that's 3 verys) distant relation, Uncle TCB, celebrating Chanukkah.
Everyone knows the Urban Legend about the time Pia Zidor played Anne in the play?
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Boy, did that sound harsh, but... I think any of the contestants voted off in the early rounds are going to have a hard time continuing their career at this point.
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One of the highlights of my vacation to Europe last fall was visiting the annex and the museum in what is known as The Anne Frank House. (Really wasn't a house)
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Everyone knows the Urban Legend about the time Pia Zidor played Anne in the play?
Pia Zadora. -And, I know two people - whom I trust with my life - who say they were at that performance. But still, urban legend or not, it's still a great anecdote.
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What a lovely photo, TCB!
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She's out in LA for the pilot season? Doubtful.
I took a drive. I'm back.
Dear reader Laura - yes.
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I think I saw Music and Lyrics when it was called They're Playing Our Song.
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She's out in LA for the pilot season? Doubtful.
Well, while she's out there...
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The statue of Anne Frank
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1st view of the hiding place
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Front View
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I think I saw Music and Lyrics when it was called They're Playing Our Song.
And "Music and Lyrics" happens to be the movie that the head of Warner Theatrical was supervising while he was in town last year overseeing the Broadway opening of Lestat. Word was that he was not too happy with the dailys for the movie in addition to all the crap with Lestat. Ah, well...
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DR TCB - Lovely photos.
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I think I saw Music and Lyrics when it was called They're Playing Our Song.
There was a French film called Parole et Musique (Words and Music) sounds like the same film. I think it was with Catherine Deneuve and Nick Mancuso
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As for TAR...
After realizing that the start time was pushed back by about 20 minutes... Good show! -Although, I was surprised that they did not start off with a 2-hour episode.
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Interestingly, in addiiton to YOURS, ANNE, there was another musical about Anne Frank, called SAVING ANNE which dealt with a boy who tried to travel through time to save Anne Frank:
http://web.playbill.com/news/article/77360.html
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There was a French film called Paroles et Musique (Words and Music) sounds like the same film. I think it was with Catherine Deneuve and Nick Mancuso
Just looked it up
In the USA it was called Love Songs and Christopher Lambert was also in it
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Thank you for the great photos Michael S.
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CBS was running 20 minutes late tonight? Oh, well, another week that I won't see WITHOUT A TRACE. I didn't set the DVR to do any recording past 11 p.m.
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I'm heading for bed now.
Good night!
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Interestingly, in addiiton to YOURS, ANNE, there was another musical about Anne Frank, called SAVING ANNE which dealt with a boy who tried to travel through time to save Anne Frank:
http://web.playbill.com/news/article/77360.html
Good or bad these kind of stories don't work for me. History has been written and we know that he cannot succeed in his quest. Just as in The Day Of The Jackel we know that he will not succeed in assinating General DeGaulle.
I am also not sure that a musical set in concentration camp is something a mainstream audience would want to go to see.
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Thank you all for the comments about my ANNE photos. I try not to post too many photos from my plays, but since this is going to be my last play until I retire from The State, it does hold a special place in my heart.
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Dear TCB: We always love your photos. We want you to post photos.
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BK: Thank you for saying hello to Miss Gordon (the elder) for me.
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Edi, have you ever tried a hot bath with a cupful of Epsom salts? Some people swear by it.
I'm back home now, after spending the lovely day pulling ivy off of trees and out of the ground. (I call this my "pulloutese" exercise.) Then when it got dark I came in and did paint scraping in a lot of weird positions that was probably similar to a yoga workout. I would be tempted to take a hot bath but the house is so cold that it probably wouldn't be too relaxing.
That's the only thing my old house has over the new one---a 8 foot claw foot tub. Whoever eventually buys my house will tear it down, but I'm taking the tub with me!!
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Here's the proper image for you:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Mooncake1.jpg/260px-Mooncake1.jpg)
Mmmmmm....that looks yummy! We have a store in Atlanta called Mooncake...it's a clothing store. But I never knew there was a real, edible mooncake!
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Like DR MBARNUM and was it JRAND?, one of the things that strikes me about the BRAIN is DR CASON'S fine singing. I was expecting a fine performance, but was pleasantly surprised even so.
KUDOS TO YOU, CASON!!
What she said!
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Dear TCB: We always love your photos. We want you to post photos.
Thank you, Laura, but they hardly compare to your photos that are truly works of art.
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I'm listless. Perhaps I should go make a list, to remedy this revoltin' development.
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Guess who?????
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So, I gather that Juliana upon her exit said she was going to LA?
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DR Michael Shayne's pics of his visit to the Anne Frank house has me pondering my brain trying to remember a play or motion picture in which a character, having made a similiar visit, recalls becoming overwhelmed at reading the famous quote on a sign over a door: "Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart."
It's driving me crazy, because I know it was something that I saw a number of times. I'm thinking that it might have been from a one-man show of some kind. Does it ring a bell for anyone?
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It has been wonderful being online with everyone again, at least for a few hours. Unfortunately, I am in a lot of pain tonight, so it is time for bed. I believe the doctor has diagnosed the problem as wussburgeritis.
Jose, you never said how many of those kitchen items you mentioned were snatched up yesterday; nor did you provide a price list. If you still have some of those items let me know.
Good Night!
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Cillaliz, how old is your niece?
I love going up to North Georgia to see my niece in shows. I think she has a lot of talent. Unfortunately, she also has a "Magic Mommy".
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So, I gather that Juliana upon her exit said she was going to LA?
She didn't say anything upon her exit. Just lots of smiling at the camera as the remaining contestants sang, "Goodbye to Sandra Dee....."
<GAG!!!!!>
I was just saying that since she was already out in L.A. for "Grease...". Simply conjecture that's all.
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It has been wonderful being online with everyone again, at least for a few hours. Unfortunately, I am in a lot of pain tonight, so it is time for bed. I believe the doctor has diagnosed the problem as wussburgeritis.
Jose, you never said how many of those kitchen items you mentioned were snatched up yesterday; nor did you provide a price list. If you still have some of those items let me know.
Good Night!
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DR TCB - Rest, relax and recuperate.
As for the kitchen items... The only things snatched up so far have been the popsicle mold kits. Everything else is still up for grabs. I was just thinking of offering each remaining item for $15-20 each. Which is still quite the deal considering I bought most of them on clearance. Just tell me what you're interested in, and I'll see what kind of deal I can work out for you.
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She didn't say anything upon her exit. Just lots of smiling at the camera as the remaining contestants sang, "Goodbye to Sandra Dee....."
<GAG!!!!!>
I was just saying that since she was already out in L.A. for "Grease...". Simply conjecture that's all.
Perhaps she and all the other cast-offs are obligated to remain in L.A. until they reappear as a group on the final episode?
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Good advice, Jane. We've been there before, so won't be under the pressure to do all the touristy things. If it works the way I've been thinking today, we'll have 5 nights in DC, then 4 or 5 in NYC.
Ginny---we took the train up from NY after one of my CINE annual meetings. It's a very pleasant and scenic trip.
As we rode along, the views started to remind me of the town I lived in in Maryland for a year. I was describing it to my DH and he said "Did it look like this?" I looked out the window and realized that we were riding right through my tiny little town of Perry Point!
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DR Michael Shayne's pics of his visit to the Anne Frank house has me pondering my brain trying to remember a play or motion picture in which a character, having made a similiar visit, recalls becoming overwhelmed at reading the famous quote on a sign over a door: "Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart."
It's driving me crazy, because I know it was something that I saw a number of times. I'm thinking that it might have been from a one-man show of some kind. Does it ring a bell for anyone?
DR Dan the Man ~ Yes, you are correct, it is in a one-man show of "some kind" -- one-woman. In Whoopi: Back to Broadway -- 20th Anniversary (2005 --TV), her druggie character, Fontaine, talks about it after having seen that sign with the quote. I assume that's the one you may be remembering.
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Thanks for posting the Russian review, Michael!
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My niece, after one of her plays. Isn't she cute?
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What a day! Work this morning was fine, no issues (finally) - When I got to Pippin I admittingly had a chip on my shoulder from the fiasco that was last night, but surprisingly, things went well. I should be able to get through this run without too many more war wounds. I did not. however, "pedal" the harpsichord as I was instructed to do last night. In fact, I had refused, but my technique was met with shaken heads and "would you please pedal the harpsichord - it covers up the wrong notes" I was like "well, if I wasn't playing so damn soft and your tempo's weren't so erractic that I have to constantly watch you, maybe the notes would be right if I wasn't so paranoid!" -- so today, I sat down, played the passages WITHOUT the pedal and the conductor was like "Yeah, that's right" and I said "Great, and no pedal". I basically just set the volume pedal at a soft setting and played out... it was wonderful!!!
The Tres Leches cake was met with high regard from my family except my brother who couldn't understand the "milk" concept.
Now to catch up with the posts
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Oh, I didn't know they taped it out here.
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TCB, I wish I could see your production! Very nice pix...
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I sent my niece the CD of Pippin today since she loves WICKED so much, along with some tap shoes. I've never seen Pippin, but I love the music!
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Must...stop...typing....
Can't move arms...
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This morning I looked outside my office window, and this is what I saw:
Mourning Doves are game birds here in Delaware - which might explain why so many take refuge foraging in our yard!
They play well with other birds - and their tree-limb cooing is fun to hear.
der Brucer
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Cillaliz, how old is your niece?
I love going up to North Georgia to see my niece in shows. I think she has a lot of talent. Unfortunately, she also has a "Magic Mommy".
She's 18.. I'll post a photo of her later, I don't have one in this computer
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I'm looking forward to tonight's Grease posts - I'm sure they're a lot more entertaining than the show.
AAARRRGGGHHH!!! My DVR screwed up! No, really...it did! It recorded the whole "Grease" show (or so it seems), but when I played it, it played maybe the first 30 seconds and the picture pixilated and froze, then it jumped to the last couple of minutes! I couldn't watch anything in between. :P
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This isn't the greatest photo, I took it on my phone when we went to (gasp) Ashley Simpson... Sam is on the right and her friend Marilee is on the left
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I did get to see who had to sing their last songs, though.
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AAARRRGGGHHH!!! My DVR screwed up! No, really...it did! It recorded the whole "Grease" show (or so it seems), but when I played it, it played maybe the first 30 seconds and the picture pixilated and froze, then it jumped to the last couple of minutes! I couldn't watch anything in between. :P
Look on the bright side - you've reclaimed an hour of your life; use it wisely!
der Brucer
("wisely"=cheap porn)
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Edi, your niece is very cute
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Wow and this is page 13~
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Somebody Dance!!!!!
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DR George - Ah, "The Steps". I'm guessing the pianist was either Danny Binstock or Howard Breitbart. Danny is dark-haired and cute. Howard is handsome and muscle-y. -And a freakin' amazing pianist!
Do you have a program/cast listing from last night? I'm wondering which set of "Steps" are on the road right now. Since they're based out of DC, I have lots of friends who are "Steps".
I got a program but it lists everyone in the whole company, not specifically who was there last night. They did announce people's names at the end of the show, but I couldn't hear much over the audience applause and I didn't recognize the names in the program. And the simple line drawings of everyone's faces in the program didn't really help, either. ::)
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DR George, you didn't miss much, hope your DVR was just revolting about having to tape GREASE YTOTIW and isn't really broken
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DR George, you didn't miss much, hope your DVR was just revolting about having to tape GREASE YTOTIW and isn't really broken
I hope it's not broken, either! :o
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I hope it's not broken, either! :o
Well, if you really want to see the program, since it's NBC, they rebroadcast the show on Bravo during the week.
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Well, if you really want to see the program, since it's NBC, they rebroadcast the show on Bravo during the week.
I forgot about that! Thanks for the reminder. :) I would like to see what they all sang...even knowing the end results.
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BK the reason there are so few GREASE posts is because tonight is the premiere of the AMAZING RACE ALLSTARS. And most of us who like reality shows prefer AMAZING RACE. I know that is what i was watching.
I've never seen an entire episode of TAR. ::)
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I think I saw Music and Lyrics when it was called They're Playing Our Song.
I haven't seen the movie, but while watching the commercials, that's exactly what I thought it was, too! And I have the original Broadway and London cast recordings. :)
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I began my afternoon viewing with Friday night's GHOST WHISPERER. I'm not a weekly viewer, but this was an interesting episode with some character shifts I wasn't expecting.
And I LOVE the actor who played the thief (not the ghost). Besides being gloriously handsome, he has a very foreceful personality that always comes through with the characters he plays.
Matt, you are wlecome to the thief (and the ghost), just as long as I can have her husband. WOW!
I agree with you, TCB! I'd take the husband before the thief, too! ;)
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Guess who?????
(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/attachments/GaGa.jpg)
She rides a motorcycle while on crutches?? That's one tough broad! ;D
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Look on the bright side - you've reclaimed an hour of your life; use it wisely!
der Brucer
("wisely"=cheap porn)
I don't need to lose an hour of my TV watching to "wisely" reclaim an hour of my life. I use my time "wisely" every night. ::)
;)