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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a Friday sort of vibe, and now it is time for you to post until the fairy cows come home a'piping.
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And the word of the day is: PERCIPIENT!
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I'm the only one in the jernt. Well, me and these twelve GUESTS. Who are you people? I gotta tell you, when the GUESTS show up the regulars, someting is awry and amiss and askance, not necessarily in that order.
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Then again, when has that ever stopped me from posting up a frenzy all by my lonesome?
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Will we never get to page two?
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It's the ATTACK OF THE WUSSBURGERS.
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Maybe Edisaurus can find out Whatever Happened To BrettySpaghetti, starring Bretty Davis, and Joan Crawford.
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LA TIMES (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-oldmike26apr26,0,2709943.story?coll=la-home-headlines)
Old Mike, new Christine
By Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
April 26, 2007
...
Today I leave for a few weeks' vacation, and when I return, I will come back in yet another incarnation.
As Christine.
I am a transsexual sportswriter. It has taken more than 40 years, a million tears and hundreds of hours of soul-wrenching therapy for me to work up the courage to type those words. I realize many readers and colleagues and friends will be shocked to read them.
That's OK. I understand that I am not the only one in transition as I move from Mike to Christine. Everyone who knows me and my work will be transitioning as well. That will take time. And that's all right. To borrow a piece of well-worn sports parlance, we will take it one day at a time.
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OK - Will New Christine be welcome in the Ladies' Locker Room?
der Brucer
Note: I had the ready to posyt before I knew the days Forum Title!
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Laura, DUCK!
(http://www.laist.com/attachments/tony/butterfly42.jpg)
der Brucer
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DUCK, Laura!
der Brucer
Umm...der Brucer? I think that that's actually a butterfly. :-\
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;D
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(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FCZFPG3HL._AA240_.jpg)
The Fairy Pipers:
LISTEN HEAR (http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B000007TOC001007/002-7571270-8396857)
der Brucer
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In my DVD player: a 2-DVD set that I got from the library, "Visions of Germany: Along the Rhine and Bavaria (http://www.amazon.com/Visions-Germany/dp/B000K7UBVQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-3762568-1656134?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1177661913&sr=1-1)." They flew over parts of Germany and filmed the flight, looking down over the incredibly beautiful countryside. There is also narration about the areas that they flew over. My mom is from the Bavarian area of Germany and loves these kinds of DVDs. :)
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My mom is from the Bavarian area of Germany and loves these kinds of DVDs. :)
And good beer?
der Brucer
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Actually, my mom doesn't really like beer. ::) My dad, on the other hand, does. :)
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Good night, der Brucer. It's time for me to sleep. 8)
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That dang Patriot Act applies to everyone!
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_1679_images/0426070420_M_042607_china_panda.jpg)
der Brucer
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~~~~~~~~DR Danise, our thoughts are with you and you Mom~~~~~~~~~~~~
I hope she has her room and receiving good care, and that you are able to get some rest.
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Hi all. Just a short post. It's now 4:45 AM and I am home after seeing Mom safely in her ICU room. It fair broke my heart to leave her.
The dogs were very happy to see me as this was the first time they were outside after dark.
I'm going to lay down and try to get some sleep so I can get back up and go back to the hospital ASAP.
Thank all again for your vibes and good thoughts. I have a feeling this time, I'm going to need them like I never have before.
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'Monster Mash' Singer Bobby 'Boris' Pickett Dies at 69 (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,268765,00.html)
— He does the "Monster Mash" no more.
NEW YORK
Bobby "Boris" Pickett, whose dead-on Boris Karloff impression propelled the Halloween anthem to the top of the charts in 1962, making him one of pop music's most enduring one-hit wonders, has died of leukemia. He was 69.
Pickett, dubbed "The Guy Lombardo of Halloween," died Wednesday night at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital, said his longtime manager, Stuart Hersh. His daughter, Nancy, and his sister, Lynda, were at Pickett's bedside.
"Monster Mash" hit the Billboard chart three times: when it debuted in 1962, reaching No. 1 the week before Halloween; again in August 1970, and for a third time in May 1973. The resurrections were appropriate for a song where Pickett gravely intoned the forever-stuck-in-your-head chorus: "He did the monster mash. ... It was a graveyard smash."
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der Brucer
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Maybe Edisaurus can find out Whatever Happened To BrettySpaghetti, starring Bretty Davis, and Joan Crawford.
I will check---I am very surprised he was a no show because he seemed to be looking forward to meeting you!
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Thank all again for your vibes and good thoughts. I have a feeling this time, I'm going to need them like I never have before.
Thanks for posting, Danise. I've been thinking about you both and sending mega-vibes your way. I hope you can get the rest you need.
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I know this is a family site.
But I also know there are plenty of dog lovers on the list, so with that in mind, I submit: Hotdoll: The Sex Doll for Dogs
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/hotdoll-the-sex-doll-for-dogs-253334.php
From the site: "Are you constantly having to pry your promiscuous pooch off the legs of guests, parents and members of your church? Protect your leg from a hump attack by getting Scruffy a Hotdoll. Yes, it's a sex doll for dogs. It's shaped like a dog and it'll allow your tension-filled pet to go to town as much as his little heart desires, humping away until he passes out in exhaustion, leaving a wispy coil of friction-singed dog-fur smoke wafting into the air."
The questions on the site are very funny. "Is it dishwasher safe"? etc...
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They are made in different sizes (but probably not Fletcher sized...)
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Good night Der B!
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Good night Der B!
'nite.
der B
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Watch Kitty Hastles the Pooch (http://www.aolvideoblog.com/2007/04/17/dog-wants-his-bed-back/)
der Brucer
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DR Danise!
Please know that we have you and your mom in our prayers.
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Swell butterfly pic, DerBrucer!
Well, I am off to take DR MusicGuy to the airport.
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From TCB last night:
Quote from: Ben on Yesterday at 02:06:32pm
He has at least one show planned every night that he's here. He arrived late Tuesday evening (too late to see a show) and he saw two shows yesterday. He has one this evening, one tomorrow (Friday), two on Saturday, two on Sunday, one on Monday, one on Tuesday, two on Wednesday and he leaves on Thursday. 12 shows in seven full days in the city!
Isn't Broadway still dark on Mondays?
Not anymore. There are not a lot of shows on Monday night but there are enough that you can see something. Most shows play Tuesday through Sunday but some shows play other schedules.
Phantom, Coram Boy, Deuce and Avenue Q are some of the shows that play on Monday.
Mamma Mia has two days of dark, Monday and Tuesday. There schedule is Wednesday 2 and 8, Thursday and Friday at 8, Saturday at 2 and 8 and Sunday at 2 and 7. An 8 show schedule in 5 days. Lion King also plays Wednesday through Sunday.
Yes, Broadway has changed.
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Many vibes and good thoughts to Danise and her mother!!!
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Good travel vibes to both Laura and Music Guy!
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And on that note I will depart for a while.
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DR Danise, you and your mother are in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless you both.
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Good morning, DF elmore!
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Good morning, DR slingblade.
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DR MusicGuy was delivered safely to the airport.
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Today I should take my trusty Toyota to be serviced. Lately he has been deciding that his key doesn't want to turn in the ignition.
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DR TCB! What are you doing up so early?
Good morning, all! DR Danise, during this period I can only wish you two things: that events go quickly and that you maintain your sense of humor. Everything else is hell. If you need anything, call me at once.
Another Gershwin and Arlen day for me: About 9:30 or so, I will head downtown to examine a shipment of scores for LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40. I believe that's my only major event for the day. When I return, it's time for laundry and then a few episodes of MILE HIGH.
TOD:
DVD: MILE HIGH Discs 3&4, UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS Season 2
CD: Offenbach Romantique, Le Financier et le Savetier, two CDs from Amazon.co.fr
VHS: El cheapo del porno
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Messy day today. I was supposed to go to Brooklyn, but now - second thoughts.
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Friday morning greetings! Today is an information-waitressing day for me - something I haven't done since April 7.
Thoughts and prayers for DR Danise and her mother....
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My, we all have such exciting days planned!
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I was supposed to go to Brooklyn
I hear a tree grows there...
:)
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***SUPER STRENGTH VIBES***[/size][/color]
to DR Danise and her DM[/color]
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Good morning, DR slingblade.
Good morning, Terrifically Cute Boy!
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OCP:
Yesertday, DR JoseSPiano wrote: I realize that I've read it all before...
No, DR JoseSPiano. That was the PREVIOUS incarnation of the show: Over & Over!
Yesterday, DR TCB wrote: who the people are in this photo? Someone sent it to me, thinking that I might know
What could Someone possibly have been thinking? ;)
***travel vibes***[/color][/size]
to DR MusicGuy
DR MBarnum, particularly enjoyed the photo you posted yesterday of Joe Morrison. Glad your interview went well!
DR Edisaurus...LOL! What WILL they think of next? Do they make one in Sherlock's size?
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* * * * * PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS AND VIBES FOR DR DANISE AND HER MOTHER * * * * *
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TRAVELLIN' VIBES FOR DR MUSICGUY ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]media check[/move]
iPod: Patsy Cline (kind of matches the gloomy weather outside)
Tivo: EUGENE ONEGIN and last night's OFFICE to get a live glimps of DR Cason
DVD Player: HBO's ROME Season One
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Good vibes for DR Danise and her mom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DR Jane re: your question about the cake.
We did not bring a cake (since they seemingly did not want us to). But they did bring out a piece of brownie with vanilla ice cream on top (drizzled in caramel and chocolate sauce). It was very good!
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Will we never get to page two?
Of course.
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Good morning!
We had some rain during the night (not a lot) so things are a bit cooler this morning, and I'm glad. It was really getting to be like summer, and it's too early for that in April. It's cloudy outside right now, but bright, so I don't expect any more rain for the time being.
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R.I.P.
Mstislav Rostropovich, 1927-2007[/color]
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Friday Media Check:
CD - SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE, disc 1
DVD - LIVE AND LET DIE (Ultimate Edition)
ARMY OF SHADOWS (Criterion)
THE WILD WILD WEST, Season 2, disc 4
DVR - last night's MY NAME IS EARL
last night's THE OFFICE
last night's 30 ROCK
last night's SCRUBS
last night's SMALLVILLE
last night's SUPERNATURAL
MY GAL SAL
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I guess those of you who watch DRIVE read earlier this week that Fox has canceled the show and will not air the remaining episodes (they may be available on-line later). After I saw the anemic ratings for the premiere two hour show, I figured it wasn't going to catch on, so I didn't invest in it. I'm glad now I didn't. Fox already burned me earlier in the season with the show about the senator's kidnapped wife which never ran to conclusion either.
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Vibes to DR DANISE.
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TOD:
DVD - REIGN:THE CONQUEROR, anime version of the life of Alexander the Great
CD - CENTER STAGE, HELEN REDDY
VHS - STREAMERS
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I'll be thinking about you DR Danise. This is something many of us have already faced in our lives so we know the mix of emotions you're experiencing.
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The sun has come out in the last ten minutes and the clouds are moving off. We may end up with a beautiful day after all!
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A lightning/thunder storm rolled through the NY Metro area early this morning. Bright and early, there was a quick flash, and then the loudest sonic boom I've ever heard. THAT make the dogs sit up and take notice!
Cody is now returned, safe and sound, to his owner, so Zach is now back to the bachelor life.
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/DCFC0019.jpg?t=1177683274)
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CD - SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE, disc 1
Is that the "Scrabble" album? Or the Kritzerland issue?
There's more Sondheim compilations than you can shake a stick at! :)
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DR BrettySpaghetti has returned.
Lo!
:)
Welcome back; we missed you.
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DR MattH I had not read about DRIVE. But i guess i'm not surprised. It is sort of annoying that they cancel shows without airing all the episodes.
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*filling in for traveling DR MusicGuy*
Good morning, perspicaciously percipient bk!
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It is sort of annoying that they cancel shows without airing all the episodes.
I wonder if the networks almost do this on purpose now in order to sell more DVDs.
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And thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I'm sorry i can't mention each person by name, I"m afraid i'd leave somebody out.
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Well, things haven't changed much in the ol' downtown
day shelter for the bottom-feeders public library in the last 3 weeks :P
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Re: Idol it would not surprise me to see melinda and jordin as F2. Although i am still hoping that blake will be in there somewhere. I really hope that someone reminds him to go back to his beatboxing roots. He has not done that in a long time. And i really believe adding those elements into his songs are what made him different. I think if he were to do that he could stay till the end.
I really don't see how phil could sneak in there. Unless people are changing their favorites week by week. He was in the bottom week after week. And now people are saying he could win. How can that be possible?
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Umm...der Brucer? I think that that's actually a butterfly. :-\
Are you sure it isn't a moth?
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Separated at birth?
bk
(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/YaBBImages/avatars/Blond-and-sassy.jpg)
the fairy piper
(http://www.cameronballoons.com/images/products/PIPER3.jpg)
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Is that the "Scrabble" album? Or the Kritzerland issue?
There's more Sondheim compilations than you can shake a stick at! :)
Yes, the Scrabble CD set, given to me as most unexpected and greatly appreciated Christmas present.
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DR MattH I had not read about DRIVE. But i guess i'm not surprised. It is sort of annoying that they cancel shows without airing all the episodes.
Before I invest in ANY serialized dramas next season, I will study their time slots and networks carefully. Once you've invested a month into these serialized shows, their quick cancellations leave the viewer high and dry.
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the fairy piper
(http://www.cameronballoons.com/images/products/PIPER3.jpg)
Having been a former balloon pilot in training and often balloon crew member, I would HATE to crew for this monstrosity. I can't imagine how hard it would be to get it filled and up in the air, not to mention packing it up at the end of the flight
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I wonder if the networks almost do this on purpose now in order to sell more DVDs.
Except they don't always issue the shows in a DVD set. EYES never made it to DVD and neither has THE NINE or LOVE MONKEY or 3 LBS, all shows I got invested in and was left dangling.
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Better get some work done....
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Jennifer your birthday "cake" sounds yummy.
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I spoke to Danise a little bit ago. She was about to leave for the hospital to take her mother home. There is nothing that can safely be done, and her mother wants to go home to be with Danise and the dogs.
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DR Jane - thanks for conveying the message from Danise.
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Heading down now to clean up so I can run my usual Friday errands.
WBBL.
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Continued vibes to our darling Danise and her mom.
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DR Edisaurus...LOL! What WILL they think of next? Do they make one in Sherlock's size?
I think Sherlock's medical condition at the moment would "cur-tail" him from such activities. When he is "up" for it, he would probably have to use a human-sized doll. (Is that legal?)
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Excellent vibes and xylophones to Danise and mum.
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I was awakened by a telephonic call at eight - I was not really ready to get up, and I'm afraid I don't remember anything that I said during the call.
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It's very pretty out, so maybe I'll do an early jog.
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DR Ginny, thanks very much for the tip on the Maisie Dobbs series. Sounds very interesting! :)
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maybe I'll do an early jog.
bk, you could do an early jig instead of a jog.
In your kilt.
THEN people would really call you a piper!
:)
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TOD:
Nothing but a few Arabic pop CDs that I have been listening to which I picked up at Amoeba Records that first night I was in town, including:
(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-2694796729383_1941_25217609)
and
(http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/amg/pop_albums/2/4/q/g24627swzqs.jpg)
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DR BrettySpaghetti has returned.
Welcome back; we missed you.
I asked him what happened, and it seemed that there was an unexpected deadline that came up. (The magazine business sounds like this past week with THE CLOSER.)
Or maybe he became addicted to THE CLOSER and couldn't leave his TV! ;D
I hope next time he comes back he will post.
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TOD:
Home CD: Retrospective compilation of classical pianist Gunnar Johansen
Car CD: Fame Becomes Me [Martin Short]
DVD: Along with DR George, Visions of Germany, along with Visions of Ireland.
[the others in this series, for France, England, and Italy, are great also!]
...and...
The Internationale from last week, which I didn't get to yet... :(
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ZADE appears to be wearing white [lower case] well before Memorial Day...
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continued ***VIBES***[/color] for DR Danise and her mom
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Are you sure it isn't a moth?
As a matter of fact, I'm not.
The FlickerAlbum (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yogi/152151641/) which hosts the picture says it's a big butterfly taken at the Butterfly Gardens. A poster commented that it was, in fact, an Atlas Moth.
Since it does not seem to tap-dance, it probably is not an Alien.
A site about Sungei Buloh Nature Park (http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/inverts/atlas_moth.htm) (a Wetlands Preserve in Singapore) reports:
Atlas Moth
Attacus atlas
The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface area of all moths (but not the longest wings, see below).
(http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/photos/a004d.jpg)
It is so named because its wing patterns resemble maps. The Atlas Moth's wings have triangular transparent "windows" whose purpose we don't know. The wing tips are hooked and some say resemble a snake's head complete with eye, to scare off predators.
der Brucer
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complete with eye
An Evil Eye?
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Having been a former balloon pilot in training and often balloon crew member, I would HATE to crew for this monstrosity. I can't imagine how hard it would be to get it filled and up in the air, not to mention packing it up at the end of the flight
I marvel at a lawyer posting about hot-air :D
der Brucer
So tell us about the American Idol Lawyers Association (AILA).
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Oh dear! >:(
I had grabbed a handful of extra All About Us programs to distribute to those DRs who wished to have one.
Unfortunately, they were in the pocket behind my driver's seat, and this morning during the drive to drop off D[ear] P[uppy] Cody, he discovered them and [silently] ripped them to shreds. Which I only discovered once I arrived at my destination.
Sorry! :-\
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When he is "up" for it, he would probably have to use a human-sized doll. (Is that legal?)
Since when was that an issue in "Deliverance" land?
der Brucer
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Cody has stunted the theater education of countless HHW's across the country.
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Car CD: Fame Becomes Me [Martin Short]
How is this? I was thinking about getting it.
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The Internationale from last week, which I didn't get to yet... :
It will keep! That's the good thing about historical documentaries: they have a long shelf-life!
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ZADE appears to be wearing white [lower case] well before Memorial Day...
LOL DR Slackjaw!
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I'm happy to photocopy the pertinent pages for those DRs who are interested. There's some very interesting background information on the source play.
Alas, DR JoseSPiano was shortchanged in the credits department. They list him as "Rehearsal Pianist" but NOT as a member of the orchestra. They say, since his name already appeared in the program.
Pshaw, as DR Miss Karen might say.
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Hugs and prayers to DR Danise and Mom.
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Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me How is this? I was thinking about getting it.
Mark Shaiman has created some wonderfully clever parodies, and the supporting cast almost outshines the star with their impersonations [including Judy Garland and Joan Rivers]. I highly recommend it for those who appreciate a good insider wink at show business.
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I was thinking moth, too, since its wings are open. But what do I know? We don't get those kinds of moths out here, that I know of.
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Oh dear! >:(
I had grabbed a handful of extra All About Us programs to distribute to those DRs who wished to have one.
Unfortunately, they were in the pocket behind my driver's seat, and this morning during the drive to drop off D[ear] P[uppy] Cody, he discovered them and [silently] ripped them to shreds. Which I only discovered once I arrived at my destination.
Sorry! :-\
It was the Mammoth smell!
der Brucer
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ZADE seems to be the Arab Yanni....his music is all new age (which I didn't realize when I picked up the CD...I thought it was your average pop album)...I can't say I am enjoying it very much.
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How is this? I was thinking about getting it.
And what was your final take on:
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DCS4S9WNL._AA240_.jpg)
der Brucer
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And what was your final take on:
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DCS4S9WNL._AA240_.jpg)
Oh, I guess you missed my post where I thanked you for recommending it. I love it! I've played "River of Fire" for all who are involved in THE CLOSER. Someday when I have some downtime I'll see if I can cut a little music video for JK from his CLOSER clips!
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I can see how our resident weathergirl, DR Cillaliz, would make a great balloon pilot, what with knowing all about thermals and prevailing winds and such!
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rain sun rain sun rain sun
The weather here is intermittent.
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The Enemy Within:
This from a gay web-site:
For god's sake, would one of you unmarried boys PLEASE give this man a blowjob so we can finally impeach him!
If the Log Cabin Republicans and the GayPatriots REALLY want to help America by working "from the inside of the GOP", here's a perfect opportunity to put their mouth where their money is.
It would be a win-win situation. A moment of ecstacy for a gay, pro-Bush, Republican and salvation for America.
der Brucer
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TOD:
Home CD: Retrospective compilation of classical pianist Gunnar Johansen
Car CD: Fame Becomes Me [Martin Short]
DVD: Along with DR George, Visions of Germany, along with Visions of Ireland.
[the others in this series, for France, England, and Italy, are great also!]
...and...
The Internationale from last week, which I didn't get to yet... :(
I had forgotten that FAME BECOMES ME came out--I need to pick it up or order it.
When I finally get my widescreen HD television contraption, I will definitely want to pick up a set of those VISIONS OF... DVDs. I love watching them on my old-fashion TV. I'll bet they look stupendous on HD.
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Rehoboth Area Weather Alert:
...A FEW THUNDERSTORMS COULD BECOME SEVERE THIS AFTERNOON... A WARM FRONT EXTENDS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE AND CENTRAL DELAWARE. THE FRONT IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY LIFT NORTH THIS AFTERNOON AND PUT THE REGION IN A MORE UNSTABLE AIRMASS. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON, BUT AS THE AIRMASS BECOMES MORE UNSTABLE, A FEW OF THE THUNDERSTORMS COULD BECOME SEVERE. ALONG WITH BRIEF PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN, LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS COULD OCCUR WITH THE MORE INTENSE THUNDERSTORMS AND BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE WARM FRONT AND SHIFTING WINDS, A TORNADO CAN NOT BE RULED OUT EITHER.
Hail! Tornado! This is the Beach for....sake.
Would you Midwesterners please keep your weather to yourselves!
der Brucer
Woody will probably use Thunderstorms/hail/tornado as an excuse to have me pick him up at work!
And if we get thunder, I'll have to put up with a quivering/wimpering 60 lb Lab!
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ZADE seems to be the Arab Yanni....his music is all new age (which I didn't realize when I picked up the CD...I thought it was your average pop album)...I can't say I am enjoying it very much.
I'm willing to bet that his name is pronounced Zah-dey.
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I'm willing to bet that his name is pronounced Zah-dey.
Zah-dey, Zah-dey, married lah-dey? :)
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Back from a nice jog. Will now get ready to be on my way to the memorabilia show, which has just begun.
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When I finally get my widescreen HD television
I am in denial and avoiding even THINKING about this whole issue... :)
AND I am anxiously awaiting DR der Brucer's report on the BBC Planet Earth series on DVD.
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BK, it doesn't begin until 11 am so don't rush yourself.
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I can see how our resident weathergirl, DR Cillaliz, would make a great balloon pilot, what with knowing all about thermals and prevailing winds and such!
;D
She sure is a gal of many and varied talents!
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However, Steve and I will soon be setting up THE QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE's table. I am awaiting my telephonic device to ring.
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Eleven??? Hasn't it always been ten?
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It is 11 - 6 on Friday (today) and 10 to 5 on Saturday.
I know not why (I thought it was ten also, until we looked at the flyer this morning...I could have slept in!)
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But don't worry...Seka will still be there regardless of what time it starts.
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Paul: Joanne, you know that musician I met yesterday over at the Playhouse...the one that needed the haircut?
Joanne: Yes, I recall.
Paul: Well, I saw him again today, and darned if he didn't go ahead and get his hair cut!
Joanne: Well, that's great, Paul! But you'd better get that picture re-taken, then.
Paul: Why is that, Joanne?
Joanne: Well, with the Internet these days, you don't know where the old picture might get posted, and we have your image to consider!
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I you really want to ease the tension, watch Otters holding hands (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epUk3T2Kfno)
der Brucer
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Seka will still be there
Along with her coterie, no doubt. :)
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I marvel at a lawyer posting about hot-air :D
der Brucer
So tell us about the American Idol Lawyers Association (AILA).
Ha, ha...it's the American Immigration Lawyers Association
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it's the American Immigration Lawyers Association
It's good for whatever AILAs ya.
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So singdaw's dog is a stunt dog?
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Ha, ha...it's the American Immigration Lawyers Association
It's also the American Indian Library Association.
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I am in denial and avoiding even THINKING about this whole issue... :)
AND I am anxiously awaiting DR der Brucer's report on the BBC Planet Earth series on DVD.
MS Amazon hasn't shipped yet!
I did find my copy of Jonathon Weiner's "Companion Volume" to the PBS version (Unfortunately, this book refers to an ealier series, still titled "Planet Earth" from the 1980s
der Brucer
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or any one of these choices
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée (French: International Association of Applied Linguistics)
Asociación de Industriales Latinoamericanos (Latin American Industrialists Association)
Association des Infirmiers Libéraux d'Auvergne
Automated Instrument Landing Approach (aircraft, automatic)
Award in Landscape Architecture
Abshire Inamori Leadership Academy
American Indian Law Alliance
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It's also the American Indian Library Association.
All books bound in buckskin!
der Brucer
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or any one of these choices
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée (French: International Association of Applied Linguistics)
Asociación de Industriales Latinoamericanos (Latin American Industrialists Association)
Association des Infirmiers Libéraux d'Auvergne
Automated Instrument Landing Approach (aircraft, automatic)
Award in Landscape Architecture
Abshire Inamori Leadership Academy
American Indian Law Alliance
Acronymns Indicate Labor Avoidance? ;)
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So singdaw's dog is a stunt dog?
He's stunted, all right. But we just can't persuade him to give up the cigarettes...
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Are you sayin' I spend too much time here ;D
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Acronymns Indicate Labor Avoidance? ;)
;D
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Are you sayin' I spend too much time here ;D
Could be! We have had no news the "usual deed" has been done.
der Brucer
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
Well, I should be playing auditions right now, but since we only had 20 people show up this morning - I'm not even sure 20 showed up - I was done at Noon. So, I'm already back home for a while before heading back up to Westport.
A lazy afternoon. Albeit a rainy one, but at least I'm inside.
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I suppose I shall now toddle over to the memorabilia show, after which, I shall return.
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~~~~~Continued Vibes To DR Danise and her Mother~~~~~
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Friday media report:
CD(car) - audiobook - Frank Rich's The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina, narrated by Grover Gardner.
DVD - Thank You for Smoking, Flower Drum Song, The Queen. For that last, we've promised the 2 grandmas and my aunt a movie party, so we'll probably be having company Sunday.
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DR singdaw - I actually have a stack of All About Us programs that I hope to send out next week - since I'll actually have a good chunk of time to prep the envelopes and send them out. *And I will finally(!) send out the Sparkling Prizes from the Oscar Pool - which are about two months overdue now. (Sorry, blame me.) *Oh, and some of the programs even have some "scribbles" on them. I think. ;)
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;D
She sure is a gal of many and varied talents!
I think they call it getting distracted and going off on tangents ;D
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DR Ginny, thanks very much for the tip on the Maisie Dobbs series. Sounds very interesting! :)
I also read and enjoyed Maisie Dobbs. I also read #2. A good choice for lovers of period fiction. Some used copies available on Amazon.
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As for the Friday Media Check...
-I don't even think I've turned on my iPod this week.
???
Otherwise, it's been WQXR waking me up in the morning, and helping me sleep in the evening.
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DR singdaw - I actually have a stack of All About Us programs that I hope to send out next week - since I'll actually have a good chunk of time to prep the envelopes and send them out. *And I will finally(!) send out the Sparkling Prizes from the Oscar Pool - which are about two months overdue now. (Sorry, blame me.) *Oh, and some of the programs even have some "scribbles" on them. I think. ;)
Do I get one?
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I marvel at a lawyer posting about hot-air :D
der Brucer
;D
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I you really want to ease the tension, watch Otters holding hands (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epUk3T2Kfno)
OMG. That's the cutest thing ever! I want goats AND otters!
(And a small randy dog. And a blowup love dog...)
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I also read and enjoyed Maisie Dobbs. I also read #2. A good choice for lovers of period fiction. Some used copies available on Amazon.
I've been wondering if someone here could develop Maisie Dobbs - The Musical?
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Well the chimneys now have caps. Black caps, to be precise. I'm not sure I like the look, but it doesn't look too bad and will help keep bats out of my house and the water from getting in and damaging the chimneys
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DR Bretty's back! Yay! Hi, Bretty!
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Otherwise, it's been WQXR helping me sleep in the evening.
I thought that was James, the hunky van driver? ;)
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I've been wondering if someone here could develop Maisie Dobbs - The Musical?
Interesting idea.
The first book (Maisie Dobbs) includes Maisie's mentor, who I see as a sort of David Suchet type. Any casting ideas, DR GINNY?
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And a blowup love dog...)
??? Does Greg know? :-X
der Brucer
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...And this morning, when the radio turned on at 7:45, WQXR was in the midst of various tributes to Mstislav Rostropovich - or "Slava" as he preferred to be called during his tenure with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC. They had a wonderful interview with David Finckel, the cellist of the Emerson String Quartet, as well as some musical remembrances.
-When I was in college, one of the LPs I listened to repeatedly in the school's music library, was Rostropovich's recording of the Debussy Cello Sonata with Benjamin Britten at the piano. I was amazed at how long it took for that recording to get released on CD. I think I will have to dig that out sometime this weekend. -Plus, that set of Russian songs where Rostropovich accompanies his wife, Galina Vishnevskaya. Who knew a cellist could play piano so well? ;)
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TOD:
CD: nuttin'
DVD: A CANTERBURY TALE
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I thought that was James, the hunky van driver? ;)
Um, No. Alas, last night, since there was a talk back, James was driving the "talk backers" back to Manhattan after the talk back (which was last night instead of the night before). I took the first van back. I believe, Dave, was the driver last night.
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For British drama fans:
THE AMBASSADOR, starring Pauline Collins, is quite good, I thought. She's the sort of female politican I like to see.
DER BRUCER--check it out and tell me what you think about the strong female. Available from Netflix.
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Galina Vishnevskaya.
The Russian soprano? Just pronouncing her name is refreshing enough.
[a Merrily reference]
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Bobby, and Jackie and Jack
:)
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Interesting idea.
The first book (Maisie Dobbs) includes Maisie's mentor, who I see as a sort of David Suchet type. Any casting ideas, DR GINNY?
Hmmm, I'll have to think about that...
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The Russian soprano? Just pronouncing her name is refreshing enough.
[a Merrily reference]
I could tell you my mother's maiden name, but then I'd have to kill you.
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Lookee here people!
Milk Can Troupe (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107674.html)
Take note of the first play listed and the first name in the list of actors.
I think we know a couple of those people
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DR Cillaliz - But, of course.
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Hmmm, I'll have to think about that...
Wasn't this the TOD just a few days ago? :)
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Well the chimneys now have caps. Black caps, to be precise.
To match your Black Lawn Jockey?
(http://lawnjockey.com/images_jocko_N.jpg)
der Brucer
If you think that's in bad taste - put this paper-weight in your office:
(http://lawnjockey.com/images_waterfigurine.jpg)
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Lookee here people!
Milk Can Troupe (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107674.html)
Take note of the first play listed and the first name in the list of actors.
I think we know a couple of those people
Cool, thanks for sharing....wonder if carrot stick girl is listed
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DR Cillaliz - But, of course.
;D
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From TCB last night:
Quote from: Ben on Yesterday at 02:06:32pm
He has at least one show planned every night that he's here. He arrived late Tuesday evening (too late to see a show) and he saw two shows yesterday. He has one this evening, one tomorrow (Friday), two on Saturday, two on Sunday, one on Monday, one on Tuesday, two on Wednesday and he leaves on Thursday. 12 shows in seven full days in the city!
Isn't Broadway still dark on Mondays?
Not anymore. There are not a lot of shows on Monday night but there are enough that you can see something. Most shows play Tuesday through Sunday but some shows play other schedules.
Phantom, Coram Boy, Deuce and Avenue Q are some of the shows that play on Monday.
Mamma Mia has two days of dark, Monday and Tuesday. There schedule is Wednesday 2 and 8, Thursday and Friday at 8, Saturday at 2 and 8 and Sunday at 2 and 7. An 8 show schedule in 5 days. Lion King also plays Wednesday through Sunday.
Yes, Broadway has changed.
Ah, I didn't realize that Mamma Mia! switched to the 5-day week too. Although, I'm guessing that they will switch to a "summer schedule" like most other shows do in a few weeks. -Oh, and Tarzan also just runs Wednesday-Sunday.
Spring Awakening used to be dark on Wednesdays, but, now, I believe their dark day is Tuesdays, and over the next couple of weeks, it's switching to Monday. Rent also just went to a "dark Monday" after years of being dark on Wednesdays.
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To match your Black Lawn Jockey?
der Brucer
If you think that's in bad taste - put this paper-weight in your office:
Der Brucer, if you're trying to yank my chain, forget about it. No, I would never have a lawn jockey or the other thing, but you already knew that
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I've seen previews on Monday nights as well. I think the Sweeney Todd preiview I went to was on a Monday.
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To match your Black Lawn Jockey?
der Brucer
Does it match yours?
;)
*Alas, someone near and dear to me dressed up as a lawn jockey for Halloween one year. Needless to say, it was a very questionable choice of costume.
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For British drama fans:
THE AMBASSADOR, starring Pauline Collins, is quite good, I thought. She's the sort of female politican I like to see.
DER BRUCER--check it out and tell me what you think about the strong female.
Hmmm...at $45 and " a noticeable absence of sex and violence, intelligence being used in their place..." - how prosaic!
"Hey, Good Lookin' - wanta come upstairs for a good think!"
der Brucer
Of course, I'm always up for a good think :)
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I've seen previews on Monday nights as well. I think the Sweeney Todd preiview I went to was on a Monday.
A bunch of shows will run from Monday-Saturday during the preview period, and then switch to a "regular" Tuesday-Sunday schedule after opening. Lestat did that. Alas, just for four weeks, but that was our schedule. Most of it depends if their rehearsal week ran Mon-Sat or Tue-Sun.
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Well, since I can, I think I'm gonna take a nap. Or at least watch some Food Network. :)
Laters...
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Lookee here people!
Milk Can Troupe (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107674.html)
Take note of the first play listed and the first name in the list of actors.
I think we know a couple of those people
Nepotism at work!
der Brucer
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I'm happy to photocopy the pertinent pages for those DRs who are interested. There's some very interesting background information on the source play.
Alas, DR JoseSPiano was shortchanged in the credits department. They list him as "Rehearsal Pianist" but NOT as a member of the orchestra. They say, since his name already appeared in the program.
Pshaw, as DR Miss Karen might say.
And the Study Guides are now available on WCP's website (http://www.westportplayhouse.org/allaboutus.htm). I think you should check them out, DR JRand. ;)
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Paul: Joanne, you know that musician I met yesterday over at the Playhouse...the one that needed the haircut?
Joanne: Yes, I recall.
Paul: Well, I saw him again today, and darned if he didn't go ahead and get his hair cut!
Joanne: Well, that's great, Paul! But you'd better get that picture re-taken, then.
Paul: Why is that, Joanne?
Joanne: Well, with the Internet these days, you don't know where the old picture might get posted, and we have your image to consider!
Paul: Well, at least my name is not "Naomi".
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Does it match yours?
;)
I assure you, it would not be the only on display in southern Delaware!
der Brucer
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*Alas, someone near and dear to me dressed up as a lawn jockey for Halloween one year. Needless to say, it was a very questionable choice of costume.
Took his costuming cues from Prince Harry!
der Brucer
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MAJOR CRIME BUSTS IN PHILLY!
PHILADELPHIA — They never saw it coming.
City inspectors shut down more than a dozen psychics, astrologers and tarot-card readers after learning about a decades-old state law that bans fortune telling for profit.
Inspectors did not make arrests or issue fines, "but they will if these people try to return to work," said Dominic E. Verdi, deputy commissioner of the city Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Verdi said the law, on the books for more than 30 years, makes fortunetelling "for gain or lucre" a third-degree misdemeanor.
der Brucer
Isn't "Lucre" a BK singer?
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??? Does Greg know? :-X
For the dog...and for my viewing entertainment!
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(http://philosophy.wisc.edu/lang/poems/piper.jpg)
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I think we know a couple of those people
What??? I am allowed to blather on about SACCO AND VANZETTI (opening May 4th in Wilmington (DerB and SWW), Lake Worth Florida (Michael Shayne) and San Francisco (Ron Pulliam) and we have to learn about this from PLAYBILL??
Seriously, break a leg, Rodz and T-Punk! Very cool!!
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Time to hit the road and prep for the wedding of Greg's brother. I'm DJing---wonder if there's anyway to power my iPod nano if it runs out of juice?
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I just had an interesting call. Turns out that I won't be officing at the Orpheum after all. I was supposed to get a lease today, but the leasing agent called to tell me that they have an offer on the building (sounds like an owner/tenant which would be great for downtown) and that they can't lease any space for 90 days. Since I'm opening in 60 that's a problem. the funny thing is it upset the leasing agent more than it upset me. I've had a feeling that this wasn't going to happen, can't explain it, but it's been bugging me.
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The good news is I look at space in the building next door on Monday. The space is around the same size, but is on the sky-walk (much better exposure) and includes high speed internet. It's also an old building (historic register eligible, not sure if it's listed) but the office itself sounds a lot nicer and I'll get to pick out new paint and carpet that they will have installed in time for me to move in July 1. It has windows looking out on the same street as the other space.
This building is full of lawyers, so that's good too.
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Sorry to hear that, DR Cillaliz, but it sounds like there are very good alternative prospects.
Reminds me that we haven't heard from DR elmore3003 about his office hunting recently.
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I'm DJing
There are entirely too many DRs who have multiple and varied talents! :)
It's rather intimidating.
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Thanks. I think it's a good thing, actually, and for some reason I had a feeling this may happen. About a week or two ago I went to the leasing office in the building I'm going to see to ask about space, but no one was there. I decided not to pursue it then because I had given my word to the Orpheum. I'm a little relieved. It was funny, the leasing agent said she'd had a stomach ache all morning thinking about telling me. I was comforting her!
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Think I'll have a miraculous recovery and see what I can see of the space from the sky walk...oh, didn't I mention I'm home sick this afternoon
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Pierrot, a macaroon! I cannot LIVE without a macaroon.
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Cilla-GOOD OFFICE VIBES!
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Yay - telephone reference for the duration of the workday (90 minutes, but who's counting?).
DR Cillaliz - hope everything turns out OK with the office thing.
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I am in denial and avoiding even THINKING about this whole issue... :)
AND I am anxiously awaiting DR der Brucer's report on the BBC Planet Earth series on DVD.
I can tell you that the two high def versions of this series on disc - the HD-DVD version and the Blu-ray version - have been deemed reference quality video material in every review that I've read. I've watched some of it on Dicovery HD Theater, but HD is so compressed on cable that I know the high def discs would be even more spectacular.
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Good vibes to DR Danise and mom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DR Cillaliz, I'm sorry about what happened. But glad that you are sort of glad. I think you are taking it very well. I would have been livid. To string you along when you had an agreement seems so wrong. I get why the woman felt ill having to tell you.
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DR Cillaliz - Well, it looks like everything is working out. And for the better too.
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I have had a very 0busy Friday afternoon. I did my usual errands (ATM, post office, grocery store), and when I got home and was putting away the groceries, the phone rang. My friend Hal gave himself an HD-DVD player for his birthday this week and after trying and trying, he couldn't get it hooked into his system, so he called me to help.
Naturally, not having worked with an HD-DVD player before, I was anxious to play with it, so I headed on over. A couple of cables and some reconfiguration of his receiver, and we were good to go.
The Toshiba HD-DVD is a fantastic upconversion standard DVD player which is all he could use it for right now, but I also took him to the HD-DVD page at Amazon where he could order some high def movies to play on it. I said he planned on getting several once he could sit down and make up his mind.
This new version of the Toshiba HD-DVD player just came out a couple of months ago, and it's much sleeker and more elegant than the clunky first generation model that came out last year. I'm sure he's going to love having it.
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And now it is time for me to head to Grand Central. Normally, I would catch the train at 125th Street, but since it is Friday and rush hour/peak care time, I have a feeling I'd be standing for most if not all of the trip up to Westport if I boarded at 125th. -The train up yesterday was packed!
And with the crappy weather and all that - whatever "that" is - I believe I'm going to leave my laptop here at the apartment for the next couple of hours. If anything happens in the meantime, I can always post from the computers in the Green Room.
Laters...
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After I got home and fixed lunch, I sat down to eat and watch last night's SMALLVILLE. A pretty good episode with Lex and Clark buried in underground tunnels and Clark mostly helpless due to kryptonite being in the underground tunnel.
Tense episode and some good exchanges between the two one-time friends, but once again, I'm amazed at SO MUCH kryptonite that is used in this series. There was never this much in the comics when I was reading them decades ago.
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Next, I watched the string of NBC comedies, all of which had outstanding nights.
MY NAME IS EARL had Earl going back to school and finding out how difficult it is to try to teach students who were jackasses just as he was when he went to school. Some very funny stuff there.
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I certainly saw DR Cason on THE OFFICE, and I also laughed loud and long at the wild episode that had the workers trying to do damage control when some obscene water marks on their paper products got distributed all around the area. Just one hilarious scene after another with all of the regulars.
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OH...
DR Danise - Just in case you happen to have a chance to check in here...
I know that you are asking for VIBES, and they are most definitely heading your way from all of us here, but I just want you to know that you are probably much "stronger" than you think you are. With all that you've been through the past few years with your mother - and with yourself - I'm confident you will make it through this understandably difficult time. Heck, anyone who can come to New York City for the first time, and manage to have a good time and make some good friends in the process is most definitely "strong". *And you even "survived" my Eating and Walking and Eating and Walking Tour!
We are all here for you. And we will be here for you. But we also know that you will be there for your mother during this time. Just remember to let yourself cry. And breathe. And don't feel bad if you take a few moments to take care of yourself.
~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~
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30 ROCK had guest stars Elaine Stritch (as Alec Baldwin's mother) and Sean Hayes (as Kenneth the NBC page's brother) stealing part of the show, but Alec Baldwin still landed front and center with probably his Emmy-winning submission episode right here, the season finale.
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I'm glad the office situation is working out, Cillaliz.
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SCRUBS had a good one too as Keri Russell guest starred as one of Elliott's sorority sisters back for a visit. The janitor was his usual hilarious self roller-blading in the kid's ward playing a ghost to scare the kids into not being messy. A great night of comedy on NBC last night.
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I began MY GAL SAL, but only got about 15 minutes in. Rita Hayworth hasn't yet made her entrance. Carol Landis is the one snuggling up to Victor Mature in the early part of the picture.
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I still have SUPERNATURAL left to watch from last night's line-up. I was very surprised being gone as I was this afternoon that I was able to get through some much of what I recorded last night.
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Cilla - Maybe I'm imagining things (not the first time that's happened) - but wasn't there a day a few weeks ago when you said you had gone to the leasing agent wanting to get the paperwork finalized, and they acted surprised that you wanted to get it done so early?
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Back from the Courts show - the worst in memory. More in a bit.
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I've just caught up with today but as it is tomorrow already I may have difficulty catching up with yesterday.
Supportive vibes for DR Danise and her Mother,
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Belated Birthday greetings for our DR from Canada - Jennifer.
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TOTD:
I've been too busy being the tourist guide this week so no listening nor viewing.
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All right, then - I've eaten an English Muffin and feel better. I am on an English Muffin kick right now - every day I get up and kick the living daylights out of an English Muffin - it's ever so much fun - as are all these hyphens -
So, the Courts show was dreadful. Very few people attending, at least compared to last time, which was also on a Friday. His lineup this time around is the worst he's had in terms of name value. Yes, he has Mickey Rooney and Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, and Erin Moran, and yes, he's got Erik Estrada. However, only one of those people had a line - can you guess? That's right - Erik Estrada - who looks very strange and has a really big belly but really skinny legs. I saw MBarnum and his ever-lovin' Laurie Mitchell. Other celebs noted: Ed Lauter, Henry Silva, Deborah van Volkenberg, Seka, Michael Beck (not one person coming up to him), and a few more of that caliber and many of lesser caliber. I'm so glad I didn't do this particular show. Kevin Spirtas was supposed to do it, but he pulled out and will be doing the June show with me.
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Will we never get to page nine?
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I think I shall now return to sleep for an hour or so!
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The folks who put out The Creature Wasn't Nice were there, selling CDs. Because I gave them that project for nothing, I do get to come home with lots of CDs for free, so that's always nice. I got about fifteen interesting things today. I visited with some dealer friends, but it was just a fairly dreary affair - I mean when Henry Winkler doesn't have a line, then I just don't know what. I'm sure it will be more crowded tomorrow - unfortunately, the Happy Days folks won't be there.
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Will we never get to page nine?
Yes, we will.
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I'm going to head downstairs now to (ugh!) mop the kitchen floor. Then, I'll return to the movie MY GAL SAL. BTW, the Fox Movie Channel broadcast was not especially sharp, but the color looks good thus far. Still, there's a long way to go.
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My goodness, is everyone taking a siesta? I just had someone show up at my door - someone I hadn't seen for a couple of years. Apparently, she was let go from her job and she wanted a shoulder to cry on. I'm always weirded out by these sorts of things, but I was a good egg and listened. She's calming down, and then I have some errands to do, so she'll have to vamoose.
Isn't that funny? Two years go by without a peep, and then it's showing up at the door. Weird.
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DR Cillaliz - Well, it looks like everything is working out. And for the better too.
Oh My God You Guys~! Is it ever going to work out better. I went down to the new building and looked through the mail slot on the only office that could possibly be the one the leasing agent described. It looks great! I haven't seen all of it, but what I could see through the mail slot was about 10 times nicer than the other office. I am really looking forward to seeing the rest of it on Monday morning. If the offices are even 1/2 as nice as the reception area, it will be perfect.
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OH...
DR Danise - Just in case you happen to have a chance to check in here...
I know that you are asking for VIBES, and they are most definitely heading your way from all of us here, but I just want you to know that you are probably much "stronger" than you think you are. With all that you've been through the past few years with your mother - and with yourself - I'm confident you will make it through this understandably difficult time. Heck, anyone who can come to New York City for the first time, and manage to have a good time and make some good friends in the process is most definitely "strong". *And you even "survived" my Eating and Walking and Eating and Walking Tour!
We are all here for you. And we will be here for you. But we also know that you will be there for your mother during this time. Just remember to let yourself cry. And breathe. And don't feel bad if you take a few moments to take care of yourself.
~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~
Eating and Walking tour was nothing....Danise survived SPLASH!!!
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Cilla - Maybe I'm imagining things (not the first time that's happened) - but wasn't there a day a few weeks ago when you said you had gone to the leasing agent wanting to get the paperwork finalized, and they acted surprised that you wanted to get it done so early?
Yeah, but then they told me there was no problem and the lease would be ready by today.
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My goodness, is everyone taking a siesta?
Yes. I got up at 3:30 a.m. to make an airport run this morning.
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I guess part of the reason I'm not worried about the office space thing is that there is so much office space available downtown here that it's a renters market and I can pretty much pick the building I want. It's starting to change a bit, Northwest Airlines is setting up a call center and it sounds like the business or whatever it is that has a bid in on the Orpheum could fill a lot of space too. I'm very happy right now. If this space isn't what I want, I have another building I would be happy in. It has an aviary in the main lobby. Pretty cool
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VIBES TO DR DANISE AND HER MOM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I'm looking into a music career, but I also want to do acting, modeling, and possibly Broadway.
-Sanjaya Malakar
I'm not making this up, you know! :)
[an Anna Russell reference]
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I'm looking into a music career, but I also want to do acting, modeling, and possibly Broadway.
-Sanjaya Malakar
;D
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I'm with you, DR DearReaderLaura - Have never watched AI, but it's fun to joke about Sanjaya. :)
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I'm looking into a music career, but I also want to do acting, modeling, and possibly Broadway.
-Sanjaya Malakar
I'm not making this up, you know! :)
[an Anna Russell reference]
Well, his hair does resemble the tree image on the stage of Spring Awakening.
That, and the Times Square Toy'R'Us is always looking for new sales associates. ;)
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We're STILL on page eight? What in tarnation is going on? Certainly not posting. I'm proofing - my guest is still here, so I'll have to leave soon as I vant to be alone.
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I'm looking into a music career, but I also want to do acting, modeling, and possibly Broadway.
-Sanjaya Malakar
I'm not making this up, you know! :)
[an Anna Russell reference]
Hmm... Do the Weisslers have a bid on him yet? ;)
I guess he could play Roxy. He's not masculine enough for Mary Sunshine.
;D
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Well, his hair does resemble the tree image on the stage of Spring Awakening.
That, and the Times Square Toy'R'Us is always looking for new sales associates. ;)
It's funny, sitting in the stage seats at Spring Awakening, I couldn't tell what the image was on the floor. I didn't know until I saw photos later. One of the disadvantages of on stage seating
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OH!
Good Afternoon!
Greetings from the Green Room Computer!
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Good afternoon all!
I'm live and here at Dear Brain Cast Members BJ, Chie, and Grady's apartment. I came over here to help DBC Grady select the best of his headshots that he just recently had taken. I think we got two of them that will be good for him as he takes that official first step of being a real LA actor.
Here shortly, I will start out on my trek to Woodland Hills -- I decided to actually take the theatre's offer to do the part of the Emcee in Cabaret. I mean, how often do you get to play that part? So, we have our first read-through tonight, which I will be attending from 7-10, and then after that, I head into work at the club at midnight.
Should be a busy, but long day, seeing as how I woke up this morning a bit before 8 to make sure my DM got on the road and out of LA safely. Speaking of which, she should be almost back to Prescott as we speak.
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So is the green room really green?
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It's funny, sitting in the stage seats at Spring Awakening, I couldn't tell what the image was on the floor. I didn't know until I saw photos later. One of the disadvantages of on stage seating
But I guess you saw other "images" quite clearly.
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We're STILL on page eight?
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But I guess you saw other "images" quite clearly.
The other images and the fountains of spit...that boy must really drink a lot of water at some point or he'd be very dehydrated
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Do I need to shimmy like my sister Kate?
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page nine.
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Will we never get to page ten?
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Good afternoon all!
I'm live and here at Dear Brain Cast Members BJ, Chie, and Grady's apartment. I came over here to help DBC Grady select the best of his headshots that he just recently had taken. I think we got two of them that will be good for him as he takes that official first step of being a real LA actor.
Here shortly, I will start out on my trek to Woodland Hills -- I decided to actually take the theatre's offer to do the part of the Emcee in Cabaret. I mean, how often do you get to play that part? So, we have our first read-through tonight, which I will be attending from 7-10, and then after that, I head into work at the club at midnight.
Should be a busy, but long day, seeing as how I woke up this morning a bit before 8 to make sure my DM got on the road and out of LA safely. Speaking of which, she should be almost back to Prescott as we speak.
Work is Work. And Work leads to more Work.
*Do you know if you will be exposing your buttcheeks at the end of Act One? -A la Sam Mendes/Alan Cumming?
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And good leads for new work often come from the most unexected places
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My chimney sweep said he's been meaning to become a citizen but just hasn't gotten around to it, even though he's been here 17 years. He said he may do it now because he really wants to vote in the next election. I told him to look me up in July.
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Work is Work. And Work leads to more Work.
*Do you know if you will be exposing your buttcheeks at the end of Act One? -A la Sam Mendes/Alan Cumming?
Couldn't agree more!
And as far as exposing myself, I am not sure. I'm sure that'll be covered tonight - but I have to say at this point, I'd doubt it.
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OK... I should free up the computer for other people's use.
Laters...
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Tomorrow Jeff the tree guy is coming over to give me some estimates. I have a couple really rotten trees. Hopefully it won't be too expensive to get them removed.
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Better go. Need to meet Paul...
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Better go. Need to meet Paul...
Boy, Mr. Newman really does get around! ;)
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Do I need to shimmy like my sister Kate?
Yes, I really think you must. :)
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So...DR elmore3003...it's just you and me.
Are you in fine fettle, as promised?
:)
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Work is Work. And Work leads to more Work.
*Do you know if you will be exposing your buttcheeks at the end of Act One? -A la Sam Mendes/Alan Cumming?
Cason's getting his Full Monty after all!! :D
"Je suis votre compère!"
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Boy, Mr. Newman really does get around! ;)
Obviously... he likes to splash HIS dressing! :o ;)
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DR JoseSPiano - Since they didn't do much for the company at the opening, are they at least going to do something nice for you tomorrow night?
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Look, it's our favorite François! :)
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Couldn't agree more!
And as far as exposing myself, I am not sure. I'm sure that'll be covered tonight - but I have to say at this point, I'd doubt it.
"Body language!" (Ursula!)
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As opposed to the other François.
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Look, it's our favorite François! :)
Oh, yeah? Who's the alternate François?
Bienvenue! Welcome!
You don't believe me? Ask Cason!!
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Oh, yeah? Who's the alternate François?
Accept NO substitutes!!
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As opposed to the other François.
Mitterrand?
He lies in a cemetary in Jarnac! Near Cognac!
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We'll have to inspect your Certificate of Authenticity.
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Accept NO substitutes!!
Prostitutes? Oooh... SUBStitutes!
(So much for good taste! ;))
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Accept NO substitutes!!
Right! Our Perrier is NO Canada Dry!
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We'll have to inspect your Certificate of Authenticity.
I'd show you my buttcheeks before I do that!! :o ;)
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François, I think you have excellent taste.
I don't care WHAT all the others say...
:)
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The chimney sweep (Bert!), then Jeff the tree guy and now Paul! Well, DR Cillaliz sure has some life!! LOL!
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Not to mention the breakfast guy...
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François, I think you have excellent taste.
I don't care WHAT all the others say...
:)
I won't ask! NO! I won't ask! Live and let live!
"If you could see her through my eyes!"....
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Iowa is a happening place...there's no two ways about it.
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Not to mention the breakfast guy...
So many Guys for such a Doll! ;)
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Iowa is a happening place...there's no two ways about it.
Why, oh why, oh Iowa?!
Hummm, wrong place!
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Iowa is a happening place...there's no two ways about it.
Everything's up to date in Iowa!...
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All I owe Iowa!
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François, would love to stay and play, but my DH is calling for his dinner. Guess I'd better go and whip something up. Green jello, perhaps? Hmm...
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We will never get to page eleven!
(Don't I start sounding like BK?!)
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Hi folks. It been a very long, tiring day. I've had the worst possible news. Mom is dying. They only expect her to live another 2 or 3 days.
They cannot do surgery on her because that would kill her as well.
I was going to take her home but I am a coward. I decided to let them take her to a Hospise house. We are waiting for a room to open up as I type but hey don't think it will be tonight.
I couldn't tell her she is dying. I just told her they want her to go to this place because she is so underweight and weak. I told her it would only be for a couple of days and then I will take her home. I didn't say it would be to Pittsburgh.
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François, would love to stay and play, but my DH is calling for his dinner. Guess I'd better go and whip something up. Green jello, perhaps? Hmm...
I can't compete with dessert but I'm not as shaky as jello! Oh no!
Au revoir... as they say in French Canada (dry!)...
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I hope I did the right thing. I don't like that I lied about something so important.
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Hi folks. It been a very long, tiring day. I've had the worst possible news. Mom is dying. They only expect her to live another 2 or 3 days.
They cannot do surgery on her because that would kill her as well.
I was going to take her home but I am a coward. I decided to let them take her to a Hospise house. We are waiting for a room to open up as I type but hey don't think it will be tonight.
I couldn't tell her she is dying. I just told her they want her to go to this place because she is so underweight and weak. I told her it would only be for a couple of days and then I will take her home. I didn't say it would be to Pittsburgh.
Dear Danise, you've done the right thing! We're sharing your worries and think about you and your mother! May she go in peace.
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I hope I did the right thing. I don't like that I lied about something so important.
White lies are important for people we love!
No use feeling guilty!
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Dear Danise, you've done the right thing! We're sharing your worries and think about you and your mother! May she go in peace.
Thank you Francois. I feel so horrible.
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I can't believe how kind people are being to me. A lady I worked with has offered to go to Pittsburgh with me. Her daughter works for one of the airlines and she could fly up on standby.
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Emcee - Congratulations DR Cason. Just avoid anything that Alan Cummings did with the role and it will be perfect!
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Thank you Francois. I feel so horrible.
There's nothing you've done that is horrible! We would have done the same I know!
You're close to her and that's what is important! She's cared for! Not abandoned!
You've not done anything wrong!
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I can't believe how kind people are being to me. A lady I worked with has offered to go to Pittsburgh with me. Her daughter works for one of the airlines and she could fly up on standby.
Take on the offer! That's good support!
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I am thinking about it. I wondered what it would be like to go alone.
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I guess I'd better go. I got kicked out of her room for an hour and it's just about up.
Sorry to be such a downer.
Thank you all for the kind words, thoughts, vibes and prayers.
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I am thinking about it. I wondered what it would be like to go alone.
Do it! And remember what Jose said; in situations like that we are much stronger than we ever think!
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Frankly, I hope they're doing the "real" Cabaret and not the revival, which I'm not that fond of.
Guest is gone - I decided to dine home and have made myself a nice, big steak.
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I guess I'd better go. I got kicked out of her room for an hour and it's just about up.
Sorry to be such a downer.
Thank you all for the kind words, thoughts, vibes and prayers.
We're with you, Danise! Hugs!
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Cilla - Maybe I'm imagining things (not the first time that's happened) - but wasn't there a day a few weeks ago when you said you had gone to the leasing agent wanting to get the paperwork finalized, and they acted surprised that you wanted to get it done so early?
I was also going to comment on this.
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Frankly, I hope they're doing the "real" Cabaret and not the revival, which I'm not that fond of.
Guest is gone - I decided to dine home and have made myself a nice, big steak.
Guest is gone?
Nope! Tom's still around, and not a square!
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DR Danise, I think you did the right thing for the moment with your mother. The people at hospice should have booklets on the dying process and you should read them for the imminent signs: the fingernails turn white, she'll drift further out of consciousness, and there are more things I don't remember. Once she's settled into hospice, I recommend that you sit with her, hold her hand, and talk to her. Tell her how much you love her, and let her know that she has your permission to go. Don't beg her to stay, tell her to go with the light and find peace.
It killed me to do it, and I said this to my dad for two days in February. I believe he needed this assurance. I told him if my mom came for him to follow her, and I believe she was in the room with him and waiting for him. I hope the end is quick for her and for you.
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Dear Danise, you gave your mother kind words of comfort. My thoughts are with you. I pray for God's blessings on you both.
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I guess those of you who watch DRIVE read earlier this week that Fox has canceled the show and will not air the remaining episodes (they may be available on-line later). After I saw the anemic ratings for the premiere two hour show, I figured it wasn't going to catch on, so I didn't invest in it. I'm glad now I didn't. Fox already burned me earlier in the season with the show about the senator's kidnapped wife which never ran to conclusion either.
I thought it was the senator's son that was kidnapped?
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A lightning/thunder storm rolled through the NY Metro area early this morning. Bright and early, there was a quick flash, and then the loudest sonic boom I've ever heard. THAT make the dogs sit up and take notice!
Cody is now returned, safe and sound, to his owner, so Zach is now back to the bachelor life.
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/DCFC0019.jpg?t=1177683274)
Bachelor life? Is that a euphemism for gay?
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Danise I can't express how much I believe you did the right thing. I am also sending an extra vibe your co-worker can fly on stand-by. I was hoping someone would offer to go with you.
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Bachelor life? Is that a euphemism for gay?
Well, he DOES squat to pee rather than lifting his leg, so...who knows? :)
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Are you sayin' I spend too much time here ;D
Alas, DR Ben...
I fear this is more MY problem than yours! :)
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DR Danise. There is no one way or approach that is right for every situation. You will have to trust your instincts. It sounds like you are doing the right thing. It will be difficult, but you have your own strength, plus the vibes and support of many who care for and about you.
Peace-
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DR François, the lime jello mold is setting up nicely.
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OH...
DR Danise - Just in case you happen to have a chance to check in here...
I know that you are asking for VIBES, and they are most definitely heading your way from all of us here, but I just want you to know that you are probably much "stronger" than you think you are. With all that you've been through the past few years with your mother - and with yourself - I'm confident you will make it through this understandably difficult time. Heck, anyone who can come to New York City for the first time, and manage to have a good time and make some good friends in the process is most definitely "strong". *And you even "survived" my Eating and Walking and Eating and Walking Tour!
We are all here for you. And we will be here for you. But we also know that you will be there for your mother during this time. Just remember to let yourself cry. And breathe. And don't feel bad if you take a few moments to take care of yourself.
~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~
What a very lovely post, Jose.
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Well, he DOES squat to pee rather than lifting his leg, so...who knows? :)
;D I'm hoping Sherlock never lifts his leg, I hate that.
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Continued love and strength to Danise
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The folks who put out The Creature Wasn't Nice were there, selling CDs. Because I gave them that project for nothing, I do get to come home with lots of CDs for free, so that's always nice. I got about fifteen interesting things today. I visited with some dealer friends, but it was just a fairly dreary affair - I mean when Henry Winkler doesn't have a line, then I just don't know what. I'm sure it will be more crowded tomorrow - unfortunately, the Happy Days folks won't be there.
BK, do you know Mr. Winkler?
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I've eaten my steak, which was quite yummilicious in the extreme. I sauteed up some mushrooms and onions and dumped them on top. I'm through proofing for the day (did about forty pages) and am now happily sitting on my couch like so much stuffed fish, watching a motion picture on DVD.
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Couldn't agree more!
And as far as exposing myself, I am not sure. I'm sure that'll be covered tonight - but I have to say at this point, I'd doubt it.
What will be covered?
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Cason-Congrats on accepting the role of the emcee!
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DR François, the lime jello mold is setting up nicely.
As long as it does not lift its leg! ???
I'm green with envy for lime jello!
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DR Danise, I just wish that I could be there with you now, so that you could have a shoulder to lean on whenever you need it. Fortuantely, that is the thing that the people of Hospice do so well. Listen to them Danise, and learn from them. But always remember that they are standing in for all of us here who love you and send you our prayers.
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François, perhaps you could have your room service people make a small delivery?
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François, perhaps you could have your room service people make a small delivery?
There's no room-service here at night; I'm the only employee watching over 69 people tonight!
Oh, well; someone has to do the job! :-\ ;)
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We will never get to page 12!
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3:20 am and the night feels chilly!
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No room service - I've just called in the Porter to entertain me.
Not to be confused with The Night Porter (a Dirk Bogarde) reference
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No room service - I've just called in the Porter to entertain me.
Not to be confused with The Night Porter (a Dirk Bogarde) reference
And Charlotte R. showed up at your door instead of Ethel?!
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Should one begin the beguine before or after lunch?
Perhaps the former would be considered unseemly - with either Ethel or Charlotte.
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LOL-Why would any sane man visit this place! http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/china_womentown_odd_dc
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I'll leave the comments on that to DRs Musicguy and Jose who may be able relate to similar situations.
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I have finished the motion picture on DVD, which was quite interesting and excellent.
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Now the decision is whether to watch a normal DVD or another one of these splendidly splendid DVDRs.
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Why watch "normal," when you can watch "splendidly splendid"??
;D
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I hope DR Danise gets some sleep tonight.
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'night
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Toby and Dylan are performing their own rendition of "Begin the Begging."
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I'm going home now to watch regular TV. I will also need to move some (all??) of the boxes out of my living room into my garage so that my parents and a friend of theirs that they've known for more than 35 years can visit tomorrow. I'm such a procrastinator and I always do things (especially like this) at the last minute. :-\
But, why change now?? ;)
Evening, all!
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But before I go:
~~~Vibes of Comfort and Strength for Danise!!~~~
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Toby and Dylan are performing their own rendition of "Begin the Begging."
:)
Fosca and Magnus may have attended the same dance classes. Dance then Woofs free.
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I'm quite sleepy right now.
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Perhaps I'll take a walk in a little while, to get my second wind.
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second wind - isn't that a watchmaker's job?
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Dear Danise,
If you check in please know that we are thinking of you.
I think you did the right thing. Elmore said it very well. Tell your mother it's OK to go. I did with my father also and it helps everyone.
Take care of yourself dear friend. You have been through difficult times and you need care (from yourself or others who offer it). As Jose said, it's alright to cry.
Love and good wishes from Ben and Anthony
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We're STILL on page eight?
You were but you aren't now.
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Will we never get to page ten?
Be patient. It will happen.
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We will never get to page eleven!
(Don't I start sounding like BK?!)
Yes, you do. And yes, we will.
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DR TCB, there were two network TV shows on this season about people kidnapped. There was an NBC series (which I didn't watch) and a Fox series. The Fox series involved the kidnapping of a senator's wife (about whom we learned some significant things during the 8 or 9 episodes we actually saw). It began with Gale Harold as the chief FBI agent. After about six episodes, he was killed and replaced by Eddie Cibrian.
The NBC series (which starred Timothy Hutton) was actually called KIDNAPPED. It may have dealt with a kidnapped son, but I don't know about it.
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I began my evening of entertainment by finishing MY GAL SAL. Not a great musical; something Betty Grable could easily have done. I think I read somewhere that Zanuck was offering the moon to Harry Cohn at Columbia for Hayworth's contract because he dearly wanted her at Fox. He wouldn't budge on selling Rita's contract.
I knew Nan Wynn was Hayworth's voice double on this, but I couldn't remember who did Victor Mature's singing. It sounded to me like Dick Haymes, but it was Ben Gage.
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Friday Night is Music Night - 27 April 2007
BBC Concert Orchestra
Conductors Roderick Dunk
Presenter Paul Gambaccini
Guest Artists Alfie Boe and The Phil Robson Quartet
Friday Night Is Music Night
Williams
South Pacific Overture
Rodgers
Bells Across The Meadow
Ketelbey
A Living Prayer
arr. Ron Block
Alfie Boe
BY SPECIAL REQUEST FOR DR TOMOVOZ, I guess! LOL!
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Goodwin
You Are The Night And The Music
Schwartz
Phil Robson Quartet
The Watermill
Ronald Binge
Mexican Hat Dance
Hope
Corcovado' (Quiet Nights)
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Phil Robson Quartet
E Lucevan Le Stelle
Puccini
Alfie Boe
Slavonic Dance Op. 72 No. 1
Dvorak
Part Two
The Big Country
Moross arr. Black
You'll Never Walk Alone
Rodgers & Hammerstein arr. Nick Ingham
Alfie Boe
All The Things You Are
Jerome Kern arr. Hope
Someday My Prince Will Come
Frank Churchill
Phil Robson Quartet
Caravan
Duke Ellington arr. Juan Tizol
Phil Robson Quartet
Jesus Christ Superstar
Lloyd Webber arr. Mancini/Black
Theme from Limelight
Chaplin arr. Black
Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
Sibelius arr. Ingham
Alfie Boe
Crown Imperial
Walton
Friday Night Is Music Night
Williams
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Next, I watched the last half of a LAW & ORDER episode on TNT-HD that was from four or five years ago about a former cop played by Tony Lo Bianco who had turned to writing crime novels based on actual events. Good episode.
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GHOST WHISPERER had an eerie episode as Melinda discovers another whisperer, a male who has his own agenda with the ghosts. Interesting, and though the ending of the episode didn't say "To Be Continued," it certainly wasn't wrapped up by the end of the hour.
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LOL François. Coincidence - I think not.
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RAINES had its season (and probably series) finale with a bittersweet episode involving the death of several people in a plane crash, one of whom was married to Raines' ex-wife.
RAINES has been an interesting but very low-key show with a different approach to solving its crimes but not one with breathless chases or overagitated emotions. I guess that's why it never caught on in a big way (thought it's done about as well as anything else on NBC except for their three or four hits.)
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I ended the evening with LAW & ORDER, a story of a Russian prostitution ring and a Russian policeman here to find his daughter and track her killer. Lots of the usual LAW & ORDER twists with this one leading to a very moving ending with no black and white answers.
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I'm watching a charming French motion picture entertainment - this film, Bon Voyage, was recommended to me whilst standing on line at the French film festival.
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*Alas, someone near and dear to me dressed up as a lawn jockey for Halloween one year. Needless to say, it was a very questionable choice of costume.
I used to go to a Halloween party every year where most of the partygoers were gay men. Those parties had some of the best costumes!
One year there was a tall, handsome African American guy dressed as a lawn jockey---lit lantern and all. I thought "What a sense of humor that guy has"!
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It is very late here (for me anyway), but I wanted to pop in to the Living Room and say hello and good evening to the dear Esteemed Grande Mensch himself..... BK --
My hickey and I send you our best....... well, at least most of our best.
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I made it to the airport this morning, all due to the TOTALLY UNBOUNDED GOOD AND SWEET NATURE of our own DR dear Laura !
The gods were smiling on me, and I got upgraded to First on both legs of my trip to Philadelphia. Yes, that is where I am at the moment. I also had reserved a very inexpensive little compact car at Hertz online, and when I got to the Gold #1 Club area and found my car, it was a brand new, cute as anything, little PT Cruiser.
So it was an unexpectedly good trip..... and I even had one of the nicest layovers at O'Hare in Chicago, that I can remember. Usually that is a noisy and totally boring airport terminal to me, but today was great!
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There are entirely too many DRs who have multiple and varied talents! :)
It's rather intimidating.
Well, it's not like "two turntables and a microphone". It's just my ipod and the bride picked out the music. So I guess I get to hear a lot of music I would normally never listen to: Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw, Foreplay(?) and probably wouldn't again.
There are 3 playlists: reception, dinner and dancing. There are not that many songs in each list, but she chose to repeat at least 4 of the songs!
(BTW, I made them 4 CD's selected from music that I put together for an engagement party I threw for a friend, but she only chose about 6 of those songs!)
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Dear DR Danise ...... All good thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy and peaceful transition for your mother.
And don't think you have to try to "figure out" anything, or make anything happen. Just be present, and reflect on any and all good thoughts you have of your mother.
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Goodnight all. I have to get some sleep and be energetic and perky for tomorrow. I'm being interviewed and featured on a local Philadelphia area radio show. It is hosted by a very dear friend of mine, who also happens to be a wonderful musician, named Peter Conte. It should be fun to do.
Goodnight studlies & lovelies.....
and I only blame Jose a little tonight ! :)
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DR TCB, there were two network TV shows on this season about people kidnapped. There was an NBC series (which I didn't watch) and a Fox series. The Fox series involved the kidnapping of a senator's wife (about whom we learned some significant things during the 8 or 9 episodes we actually saw). It began with Gale Harold as the chief FBI agent. After about six episodes, he was killed and replaced by Eddie Cibrian.
The NBC series (which starred Timothy Hutton) was actually called KIDNAPPED. It may have dealt with a kidnapped son, but I don't know about it.
Okay, now I remember. The FOX show had shades of the DaVinci Code didn't it?
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Okay, now I remember. The FOX show had shades of the DaVinci Code didn't it?
Well, there was a labyrinthan plot in the works that involved many things other than a kidnapped wife.
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And now, I'm off to bed.
Good night!
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I'm glad MusicGuy got to Philadelphia safely. I got to ride in first class once on a very short flight. It was really nice.
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Danise, I don't even know what to say except that I am thinking about you and about your mother, and I am just so sorry it has turned out this way. I adore you and hate to think of your going through this, but please know that each of us are sending our very best to you :-\
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Good Evening!
Two more performances tomorrow, and then...
Onward and Upward.
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I had a wonderful time today at the Ray Courts show...it was a bit on the slow side today, and the celebrity guest line-up was a bit on the lean side...and most of the soap stars (who made up a good portion of the guest list this time) evidently decided to not show up. In fact I chatted with one guy from DAY'S OF OUR LIVES and said that it looked like he had been abandoned by his castmates...he was perplexed that he was the only one from his show, of about 5 people that were supposed to be there (including Kevin Spirtas), to show up. He seemed like a very nice guy (Steve Blackwood was his name) and I bought his CD that he was selling....a blind buy...and you know what...he is one heck of a good singer! And some great classic tunes!
But the celebrity guest line-up was about half what it normally is. The norm is 80 or so celebs...this time only about 40 or less.
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DR Danise - As others have already said, there is no need to feel guilty for what you told your mother. You only did that out of love and concern. Continued thoughts and prayers.
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Mucho vibage to DR Danise and her mother!
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My mother has lost her new car keys that she got just a few hours ago.
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And now for the photographic evidence.....
Unlike BK, I did not think that Erik Estrada looked bad at all...in fact I thought he was still darn hot looking...and I told Erik so!
Unfortunately, the photo of the two of us is pretty darn bad...but here it is anyhow....
(http://shutter06.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/12/005/5E/7F/FF/EB/S1V-z0C9ohaKjXMxp5dzzcc4NHa3WEfx0300.jpg)
By the way, I vote Erik Estrada as being one of THE nicest celebrities I have ever met...he took great care to make each person who came to get an autograph or take a photo with him to feel very special...he joked with them, made sure they were pleased with the photos, just really seemed like he apprecated his fans. Very, very classy.....and sexy (he looks much, much better than that photo above)
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By the way, I have not slept very good at all on this trip....and it shows in all of these photos!
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Frankly, I hope they're doing the "real" Cabaret and not the revival, which I'm not that fond of.
Guest is gone - I decided to dine home and have made myself a nice, big steak.
Well, unless the company gets - and pays for - special permission to present the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall version, they will most likely be presenting the original 1966 version or the 1987 revival version.
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Another very sweet and classy person...Ms. Juliet Mills....she was very easy to chat with. I also bought her book.
JRAnd56...she has very fond memories of Rad Fulton, by the way.
(http://shutter06.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/11/004/37/F8/D5/FB/Ejl8H3E8PNkEroDWOPfiRe-qXp8cbsT+0300.jpg)
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I also should have shaved....it looks like my face is dirty...and shiny! Doggone it!
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DR JoseSPiano - Since they didn't do much for the company at the opening, are they at least going to do something nice for you tomorrow night?
Well, they did have a nice - but crowded - reception for everyone up in the lobby - and they even set aside a table of food just for the "artists". Alas, I was sick that night, and cut out early and headed to the hotel for the evening.
Tomorrow night, there is supposed to be a champagne toast after the show. And then it's back on the vans to New York City. Some people are planning a little extra partying at the Dressing Room, but I think I'll be heading home when the vans leave. -I'm just not in the mood to take the midnight train back to NYC.
However, we do have a between-show meal tomorrow, and I'm sure that will also function as part of our closing night festivities.
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MBarnum with a shiny face. Who'd have thought?
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I also should have shaved....it looks like my face is dirty...and shiny! Doggone it!
Is your face ever not shiny?
;)
-Although, I prefer to think of that as a "glow".
And are you sure that "glow" wasn't caused by your time with Erik Estrada?
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And then there is Lorenzo Lamas, who you couldn't take a bad photo of if you tried!
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Is your face ever not shiny?
;)
-Although, I prefer to think of that as a "glow".
And are you sure that "glow" wasn't caused by your time with Erik Estrada?
Well, he was making me sweat a little! 8)
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Dear Denise:
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
My thoughts are with you this evening.
I believe you did the right thing about taking her to the hospice and not telling.
Treasure the time you have left and the wonderful memories of the past that you two shared.
I wish I could say more.
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Thanks for the edit on the last pic DR MBarnum. At my age I don't cope well with shock.
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Here is a photo from yesterday when I had lunch with Joe Morrison...I'd forgotten that we had our pictuire took. Super neat guy!
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You are welcome Tom! LOL!
(I had accidently reposted a photo of Juliet Mills under the description of Lorenzo Lamas....for those who missed it! LOL)
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Another delightful meeting...former kid star of OLD YELLER and SPIDER BABY....Beverly Washburn
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My mother has lost her new car keys that she got just a few hours ago.
I had the ignition fixed today and got two bright shiny keys on a ring. Which I somehow misplaced. Amazing.
We found them on the driveway behind the car. I must have dropped them when I was bringing in groceries. I made sure my DH has one key, in case I do something stupid like that again.
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Mr Henry Winkler...his autograph was very expensive...and it cost a lot to have your photo taken with him...but I think it all went to charity...and how often do you get to meet Fonzie, anyhow?
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Welcome to my world Dear Reader Laura.
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A lovely visit between our very own BK and that Livin' Doll, Laurie Mitchell (Miss Pucker-Up of 1955).
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Little Miss Sharon Baird, former Mousketeer!
PS: to JRand56, Sharon and her brother Jimmy Baird are going to visit Annette on Sunday.
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And are you sure that "glow" wasn't caused by your time with Erik Estrada?
OR MR LAMAS!!! ;)
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Kathy Coleman who played Holly on my favorite Saturday morning TV show from when I was a kid...LAND OF THE LOST!!!
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Oh Yes, Francois, Mr. Lamas stirred some feelings in me as well...... ;D
But nothing I can mention on a family site.
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Thank you for all those pictures, DR MBarnum!
They make me feel OLD but nostalgic!
Ah, Miss Juliet Mills! Ah, Miss Sharon Baird!
And BK looks like he found a younger Dame Judy Dench!
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Not a whole lot of celebrities this time around, but some pretty darn nice ones!
Oh, and when it got slow this afternoon (his line was non-stop for most of the day) Mr. Estrada came over and chatted for quite awhile with Laurie Mitchelll...she as swooning! LOL!
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Have finished Bon Voyage and am now playing a great CD I got today and just sitting at Ye Olde Laptope nosing around.
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... and Mr Henry Fonzie Winkler looks so friendly!
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DR MBarnum - After looking at your pics, I think you need to investigate a new color palette for your clothing. Something tells me you'd look quite dashing and even more hunky in some deep jewel tones, red and blue especially. Maybe even purple and (emerald) green.
When you come to New York, I'll take you shopping. ;)
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Oh Yes, Francois, Mr. Lamas stirred some feelings in me as well...... ;D
But nothing I can mention on a family site.
The adults will... understand! ;)
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And one for Lorenzo!
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Another very sweet and classy person...Ms. Juliet Mills....she was very easy to chat with. I also bought her book.
JRAnd56...she has very fond memories of Rad Fulton, by the way.
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Juliet's face looks shiny too... and she has not shaved either! :o
(Sorry Juliet!)
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DR MBarnum - After looking at your pics, I think you need to investigate a new color palette for your clothing. Something tells me you'd look quite dashing and even more hunky in some deep jewel tones, red and blue especially. Maybe even purple and (emerald) green.
When you come to New York, I'll take you shopping. ;)
You're just sounding like that Real TV show I heard of DR Jose! ;)
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Mr Henry Winkler...his autograph was very expensive...and it cost a lot to have your photo taken with him...but I think it all went to charity...and how often do you get to meet Fonzie, anyhow?
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Oh Happy Days!
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I am wanting Oreos. And pudding. I am wanting Oreos and pudding.
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SACCO AND VANZETTI (opening May 4th in Wilmington (DerB and SWW),
Unfortunately, show times are not in the evening - only during Woody's work-day.
der Brucer
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This building is full of lawyers, so that's good too.
Easy target
Misery loves company
Just one big happy family :)
der Brucer
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Dear DR Sandra, what does that phrase mean that is under Sasha's photo?
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Well... 'Tis been a long day... And two shows tomorrow, so...
Goodnight.
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Dear DR Sandra, what does that phrase mean that is under Sasha's photo?
"These pretzels are making me thirsty!"
You don't watch Seinfeld, so you don't get it.
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Ah. Television. You're right; I don't get it.
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Oh, yeah? Who's the alternate François?
François Sarkozy
der Brucer
How would one pluralize François?
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;D I'm hoping Sherlock never lifts his leg, I hate that.
Well, it sure beats peeing on his foot!
der Brucer
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LOL-Why would any sane man visit this place! http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/china_womentown_odd_dc
Why, a single man wanting a taste of married life ;D
der Brucer