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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had words, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home from Cowsville.
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And the word of the day is: FAINEANT!
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Will we never get to page two?
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der Brucer wanted to get on, yet there he sits like so much fish.
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Perhaps I'll just make a whole page of ME posts.
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Or not.
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Oh, well, to the bedroom environment I go.
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der Brucer wanted to get on, yet there he sits like so much fish.
No fish don't read ... and since we are forbidden to post 'til we ketchup and also read the notes...
der Brucer
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And the word of the day is: FAINEANT!
And so's your Ant Faine!
der Brucer
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Media Check: in the mail yesterday, I received two items that I ordered from Amazon Marketplace sellers: the original cast (a gala benefit for the York Theatre Company) recording of Busker Alley with Jim Dale "and Special Guest Star Glenn Close," and the first complete recording of South Pacific with Justino Diaz, Paige O'Hara and Pat Suzuki as Bloody Mary. There's also a version of this recording with Shezwae Powell as Bloody Mary. I don't know why they would just swap out one performer. :-\
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I know this will come as a shock, but...
I have nothing to say.
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Or perhaps I'm just FAINEANT.
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All is well in NOTESVILLE, but is all well in POSTSVILLE?
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I know this will come as a shock, but...
I have nothing to say.
Well then, sing!
SING OUT LOUISE!
der Brucer
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Police, paramedics descend on Britney's house, singer hospitalized
(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/01/cops-called-to.html)
The rapid decline of Britney Spears continued late Thursday when police were called to her home in a reported dispute involving the singer, her children and ex-husband.
The pop star was reportedly detained by police and medics, wheeled out of her home on a gurney and taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
An officer on the scene told the Associated Press that the call involved a "family custodial dispute" and the police were trying to resolve the situation peacefully -- for several hours.
The pop star was said to be under the influence of "unknown substances," according to the Los Angeles Times.
Spoo, she did it again!
der Brucer
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SING OUT LOUISE!
But Louise is already out!
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And that's where I'm headed right now! [out]
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The man who brought good eats to Studio City:
Ed LaDou, 52; chef pioneered gourmet pizza revolution (http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-ladou4jan04,0,4287561.story?coll=la-home-center)
...
LaDou helped develop the menu for California Pizza Kitchen, which went on to become a huge success, with restaurants throughout the nation. LaDou's most enduring creation, the barbecue chicken pizza, is still on the menu, and now can be found at many other restaurants. LaDou seemed keenly aware that pizza was in the midst of an evolution.
"We are at the threshold of a new epoch in pizza dining, an epoch that will transform convention into invention and open up an infinite spectrum of pizza possibilities," LaDou said in a 1985 Los Angeles Times article.
Shortly after designing the menu, LaDou left California Pizza Kitchen and eventually opened his own restaurant, Caioti, first in Laurel Canyon and later in Studio City, where his pizzas and other menu items continued to win fans.
...
der Brucer
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Well --- here it is 2:10 in the morning of Jan. 4 and I'm wide awake. Just checked my email and found this from my cousin. Thought I'd pass it along, since it's still the new year.
http://www.icq.com/img/friendship/static/card_16961_rs.swf (http://www.icq.com/img/friendship/static/card_16961_rs.swf)
(Yawn) night night ...
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Good morning, fellow Dear Readers.
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And the top o' the morning to you, DearReaderLaura DR!
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Dear Reader Laura, why are you up at this hour?
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And good morning, coleslaw!
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Good morning, DR TCB!!! :)
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Mandy is racing me to the top o' the morning.
(http://scifipedia.scifi.com/images/5/52/Mandy1.jpg)
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He's winning.
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It's apparently still New Year's Eve in Tacoma/Seattle Land.
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But an avatar caption like that makes anything possible! Even probable! ;)
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TOD:
Car CD player:
Rufus, Rufus, Rufus at Carnegie Hall [I blame DR JoseSPiano]
Lorna Luft: Songs My Mother Taught Me [sounds like she took a happy pill]
Home CD player:
Enchanted soundtrack [I blame HHW in toto ]
Sideshow OBC [all my own fault]
DVD player:
Lost, Season 3 [I don't blame DR td because I was already hooked]
Florence Foster Jenkins [a documentary; I blame DR elmore3003]
Rick & Steve, Season 1 [I blame various DRs, including MBarnum and Matt H.]
Nightstand:
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, by Michael Pollan
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It's apparently still New Year's Eve in Tacoma/Seattle Land.
No, I just haven't been home to change. ;)
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No, I just haven't been home to change.
Why DR TCB, you sly devil! :)
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Good morning, all! I have a report to continue and more tallying of receipts for the IRS. I'm finding neither task particularly fascinating but they need to be accomplished, so I can clear my desk for any possible projects showing up (hopefully) in the next few weeks.
TOD:
DVD: Casino Royale, a couple of Amicus and Hammer horror films
CD: Enchanted, Jan Horvath, a Johann Strauss operetta "Apple Somethng," Guy Haines, Hansel & Gretel
VCR: this 'n' that
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Are you feeling better, DR TCB?
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I dropped DR Sandra off at the parking lot.
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Friday morning greetings! Today's my last information-waitressing day until Saturday, January 26. Hoo and ray!
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I dropped DR Sandra off at the parking lot.
So the bus she referred to yesterday was actually "Mom's bus"? ;)
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Good morning.
A big thank you to td, Dear Reader Laura, Matt, Jeanne, MBarnum, elmore and George, and everyone for yesterday's funny and lovely HHW God greetings and congratulations. It's so nice to join you all up in the atmosphere, up where the air is clear.
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Today I must pick out a new cell phone and plan at Verizon Wireless.
I want to get one of those PDA Smartphones so I can check email and internet all day long.
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I know everyonee's probably rolling their eyes right now. --
"But Julie, You're already on line all day long!"
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Can there really be too much of a good thing?
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Can there really be too much of a good thing?
In a word: No. ;)
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I don't know what plan to get, though.
Everything seems so expensive.
I don't need a million things in the phone. I don't need a camera. I don't need to have my entire mp3 collection on it. It doesn't need to be able to make panini sandwiches. I just want to make and receive calls, check my email, and access my favorite websites.
I think that means I need to get a voice plan AND a data plan.
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But each time I talk to one of their reps, I get a different story - a different recommendation, and a different price. Argggg!
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I will single handedly take us to page 13.
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Julie - About your new system, i would say "Thank God," but given that you're an HHW God now, wouldn't that be thanking you?
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One of Preminger's later films - for which I was actually coincidentally there watching Preminger, Dyan Cannon and company film a key scene - was coincidentally entitled Such Good Friends (almost a DR Noel reference).
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DR Singdaw, I love the Metropolitan Room.
I understand what you mean about it getting very crowded there, though.
If it's a sold out crowd, the room can be quite packed, and you can really feel like a sardine.
But there are some tables that are better than others, if that really concerns you.
As Fred said, the tables on the upper level are less packed, although you then have a side view of the stage. There are also booths line the back wall that are more centered in front of the stage and provide a great view - but comfort depends on how many people are sharing the booth. Three people is ideal, and very comfortable.
It's really a beautiful room, and a lovely place to see cabaret. The staff is also very friendly and accomodating, and they work very hard at being as non-disruptive as possible to the performer and audience when they are serving drinks.
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In a word: No. ;)
You are correct, sir!
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Julie - About your new system, i would say "Thank God," but given that you're an HHW God now, wouldn't that be thanking you?
Thank me. Thank me very much.
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One of Preminger's later films - for which I was actually coincidentally there watching Preminger, Dyan Cannon and company film a key scene - was coincidentally entitled Such Good Friends (almost a DR Noel reference).
;D
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Good morning, Sandra.
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I think that means I need to get a voice plan AND a data plan.
That is correct.
I have a Blackberry and like it a lot. My greatest regret is that HHW on it is a bit cumbersome, and I can't post here from my Blackberry [which is a problem with the technology that HHW is built in, not with the Blackberry].
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Good morning, ya'll. The picture I was working on yesterday has mysteriously disappeared. Whatever shall I do?
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Whatever shall I do?
Mercilessly ransack every car currently parked in the garage.
This is your Auntie Mayhem speaking.
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And the word of the day is: FAINEANT!
And The Song Of The Day Is: LAZY BONES
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Good morning!
Another very cold morning but a little warmer temps are promised for the afternoon. I'll be inside for most of it except when I run my errands later.
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I will single handedly take us to page 13.
Is there an echo in here?
:o
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The last new episode of WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB comes on tonight, so I'll definitely be watching. I'll be DVDing and Blu-raying it for the rest of the day.
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There were some guys on the roof of the building across the street. They're gone now.
Aren't you glad I have this Internet thingamajig and can post important updates like this?
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Every time I look at the title of today's notes, I think it says "All is well in Northville." That's the Detroit suburb to which my parents moved when I was in college and where my mom lived until she moved to Phoenix in 1986.
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Friday Media Check:
CD - GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS (soundtrack), disc 3.
DVD - CON-AIR (Blu-ray)
LEE HARVEY OSWALD (PBS)
CHILDREN OF MEN
DVR - THE GREAT CARUSO
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And one for Michigan...
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I still have a couple of bonus features to watch on THE ROCK Blu-ray disc, too. Perhaps I should have added that to my media list, but I'll add it here.
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DR Julie, I'm sorry I missed your ascension. There were a bunch of people wanting to leave the garage who, for some reason, thought I should do something about it.
Everybody missed my ascension because it was in the middle of the night and I was the only person here.
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I just noticed that those guys left a ladder on the roof.
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There were some guys on the roof of the building across the street. They're gone now.
You didn't draw their picture?
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I just noticed that those guys left a ladder on the roof.
Perhaps they're planning on a return engagement.
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You didn't draw their picture?
I'm drawing the ladder.
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Hey! The ladder's gone!
Those guys are fast.
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A ladder on the roof?
Is Topol there?
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Sometimes I drop her off in the mornings if I am awake when she leaves. It is dark out when she leaves (and sometimes kinda cold).
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A ladder on the roof.
Sounds crazy, no?
But in our little village of Phoenix, everyone has a ladder on their roof; trying to simply clean out their gutters without breaking their neck.
It isn't easy.
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Good morning.
I have done some cleaning and will soon be off to get a haircut.
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TOD:
DVD: JONATHAN CREEK--Season Two
VCR: HEARTBEAT
PAL JOEY
STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF
CD: LIZ CALLAWAY: ANYWHERE I WANDER
SAMMY DAVIS, JR: GREATEST SONGS
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I am looking for some new authors of mysteries. As most of you know, I adore both Minette Walters and Laurie King--both authors whose stories have a somewhat psychological bent. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Heading down now to clean up for my usual Friday outing.
WBBL.
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There was a bucket on the roof, too, but now it's gone.
I'm listening to The Drowsy Chaperone.
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Any suggestions?
At one point, I believe DR Ginny had posted a link to an "If you like this author, you might also like..." type website, but I can't find it at the moment.
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There was a bucket on the roof, too, but now it's gone.
You've had more than enough excitement for one day, grasshopper.
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Toledo Surprise!
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Dyan Cannon is the sister of Portland bassist Dave Friesen, who first made international news with his collaboration with John Stowell, "the enigmatic jazz guitarist who live(d) in our basement" for about 20 years. :) John's brother Matt, whom I've known for longer than I've known John (probably close to 30 years now--oy!), once met Dyan and told me "She has the scariest old-looking hands I've ever seen." So now you know. :)
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I have it on good authority that Dave Friesen has a horrible temper. But don't tell anyone (especially him). ;)
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Media: we have been watching DragonHEART on HD DVD--it's not a spectacular looking film, unfortunately. The color is pretty washed out for the most part. I will say the dragon looks fantastic, and despite RLP's evident dislike for it, my kids have been loving it. So props to you, DR Pogue.
I'm listening to a CD of one of the guys from AfroCelt Music System, who needs an emergency shipment of vowels into his name (an Onion reference).
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Bette Davis Eyes. Dyan Cannon Hands. I'm waiting, FJL. :)
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm actually working this afternoon, so... :)
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"She has the scariest old-looking hands I've ever seen."
Dyan Cannon:
(http://lilycavell.com/images/DyanCannon2.jpg)
Dyan’s hand [closeup]:
(http://www.diva-arts.org.uk/images/old%20hands.jpg)
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...It will be just be "The Music and The Mirror" and me and the choreographer and a couple of potential Cassies. I'm really looking forward to it! I loves me some Cassie Dance. ;)
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This must be National Pay For Parking With Dimes and Nickels Day.
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The Bassist in the Basement
This is the Act One Curtain number for my new musical.....
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Congratulations to new HHW GODdess....DR SANDRA with her new avatar!
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As for the Friday Media Check...
Radio: WCVE (Richmond), WQXR (NYC)
iPod:whatever came on in Shuffle Mode
DVR: the backlog of shows from Christmas week, "Chelsea Lately", "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency", and some other inconsequential programs. ;)
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Page Five Dyan Cannon hands dance.
(http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/2676719.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934A2752006EF5F0EDE76D055688B85D675A5397277B4DC33E)
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This is the Act One Curtain number for my new musical.....
What is the basis for The Bassist in the Basement? ;)
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The Bassist in the Basement
This is the Act One Curtain number for my new musical.....
Actually, the guitarist was in the basement. The bassist would occasionally come over to rehearse, at which point I guardedly let them upstairs into the living room. ;D
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TOD
DVD: The Painted Veil, 2007 version
CD: Company with Raul
VHS: Sweeney Todd with Lansbury & Cariou
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Page Five Dyan Cannon hands dance.
Someone needs to show her how to do a proper jazz hands.
Or at least a Kimmel hands.
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Then it would have to be
The Guitarist in the Garage, and that wouldn't work.
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May I just say, I believe I have given us an exciting new catch-phrase--Dyan Cannon hands. Does anyone remember what the third part of this newly formed trifecta was? I remember "Is it because I'm a lesbian?" (which, in fact, could be the reason for Dyan's hands), but I can't remember what the first one was. Who's keeping score around here? :)
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Uranus?
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Well, I should get ready to head in for my work session.
Laters...
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Spruce up nice, DR JOSE....one never knows who is watching.
DR JMK....my memory only goes back to yesterday and then picks up in 1958.
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Congrats to DR Sandra - That ladder and bucket signified your HHW ascension, of course. With an emphasis on the ladder.
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Who's keeping score around here?
The last time I kept a score, Tams-Witmark charged me a $50.00 fine.
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I believe I may have mis-attributed the observation about Ms. Cannon's digital extremties (did anyone ever see the 20,000 Pyramid where Dick Cavett had the word "Foot" and his clue was "the pedal extremity," which was met with a baffled stare by his partner?). I think the person who told me that was actually Friesen's sometime piano player Randy Porter.
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Friesen's sometime piano player Randy Porter.
Is he related to the Randy Vicar?
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Well, another night of odder than odd dreams - not bad dreams or nightmares, just filled with the oddest components.
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I'm now up and trying to de-groggify because I'm currently in a foggify.
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Is he related to the Randy Vicar?
Only when the Vicar takes the train. (Porter? Get it?). ::)
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I dreamed last night that I was tapdancing.
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I dreamed last night I got on the boat to heaven.
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Media Check:
CD:
THE BRASS RING: Gazpacho / Only Love (double LP cd)
(thanks to whoever it was the recommended this group!!! I love it!).
DVD:
The 1930 musical comedy THE CUCKOOS
DVR:
THE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS IN TROUBLE.
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Only when the Vicar takes the train.
Not to be confused with the "A" train.
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I have the other two THE BRASS RING double LP cds here also. They are SO 1960s!!!
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CD:
THE BRASS RING: Gazpacho / Only Love (double LP cd)
(thanks to whoever it was the recommended this group!!! I love it!).
Blame DR JMK. But he did warn us about the kitsch factor!
DR MBarnum, please let me know how you like the Singers Unlimited Christmas album [for which DR JMK also is to blame. ;) ]
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I am looking for some new authors of mysteries. As most of you know, I adore both Minette Walters and Laurie King--both authors whose stories have a somewhat psychological bent. Any suggestions? Thanks!
DR Jeanne - I was working next to one of our Fiction Goddesses and read your post to her. She waved her magic wand and came up with:
Frances Fyfeld
Gillian Linscott
Val McDermid
Kate Wilhelm
I have not read any of these authors, but FG used a very reliable source.
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This mini-vacation brought to you by the “I Can Dream, Can’t I” Foundation:
(http://www.drbeach.org/drbeach/hawaii/pictures/hapuna_sra.jpg)
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We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming…
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I just finished today's column!
I'm FAMOUS! (...with possibly an "in" as a lead-in)!
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I want to be a Fiction Goddess!
Now, if I could just learn how to read...
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I've been up about an hour. I've had cheddar cheese grits and sausage, and I'm drinking my cup of coffee.
Life is very good.
The rain comes in waves.....hard, pelting rain, then drizzle, then mist, then drizzle, then hard, pelting rain. Here in Oakland we hadn't gotten more than .60 of an inch as of 8:30 a.m. Up around the Russian River, one place had measured 10 inches of rain. It's going to continue unabated through the weekend, though, so our water tables ought to be filling back up.
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DVD-I've been going thru the 1st 4 seasons of the WIRE, to put me in the mood for this sunday's start of Season 5.Car CD, the soundtrack to Far from Heaven, which I only purchased at out local 2nd hand store last week-what a beautiful score, Today I've been listenening to the most recent Maria Freedman solo CD. And I agree with BK re THE LIVES OF OTHERS, but I though that film, performances, etc would be eligible for this years Oscars, al la Amacord, Day for Night etc.If I wre giving out the best actor award(which I do anyway, in my head), I'd split it between Ulrich Muhe and Josh Brolin(NO COUNTRY...)But why doesn't my Beloved HOT FUZZ win anything?
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I just finished today's column!
I'm FAMOUS!
And to think-
We knew you when!
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our water tables ought to be filling back up
When does the waterboarding tourney start? ::)
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I hope that DR Cillaliz will be posting today about her experience last evening.
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DVD-I've been going thru the 1st 4 seasons of the WIRE, to put me in the mood for this sunday's start of Season 5.
Brian, I think you might enjoy reading THIS FEATURE AND ASSOCIATED ARTICLES (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/04/DD0KU8QSI.DTL) in today's San Francisco Chronicle (double-click on all caps link).
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I want to be a Fiction Goddess!
...
Ours are self-proclaimed, DR Singdaw, so - go for it!
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I hope that DR Cillaliz will be posting today about her experience last evening.
Truly?
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And to think-
We knew you when!
Don't boast now. ;)
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I went to bed at 9 p.m. yesterday. I was tuckered out.
Still haven't watched "Pwoject Wunway" and must attend to it soonest. But I seem to have become sidetracked by "Psych" reruns on USA Network.
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Welcome to my castle!
(http://img.quebarato.com.br/photos/big/5/8/24258_2.jpg)
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Truly?
Weawy and!
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TOD - DVD: After yesterday's discussion, I went up to Audio-Visual and checked out the 2-disc version of The Cardinal.
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Weawy and!
Hmmmm. It might prove interesting at that.
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TOD
VHS: Sweeney Todd with Lansbury & Cariou
Lansbury and Hearn? If you've got Lansbury & Carious, I want a copy for my VCR!
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TOD - DVD: After yesterday's discussion, I went up to Audio-Visual and checked out the 2-disc version of The Cardinal.
I have this one, too. Haven't watched it in years.
I wonder how difficult it might be for folks to find a copy to watch.
It's not exactly a title that most folks would "collect".
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I sat through it twice in a theater. I was mesmerized. Jerome Moross' score is powerful and exquisite.
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Lansbury and Hearn? If you've got Lansbury & Carious, I want a copy for my VCR!
There was a Lansbury and Cariou clip on YouTube (associated with those "Follies" clips -- in a roundabout way). I think it was from the Tonys, though, and you probably already have it.
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dear Ron, thanks for the Link. I lucked out and have Sun And Monday off, so I can stay up late and watch the show;McNutty, Bubbles, Omar, Rawls-I can't wait!
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Those of you out there with turntables and LP cast recordings.....are there any shows that you simply PREFER listening to on LP rather than CD?
"Sweeney Todd" is one of mine. Something sonically more interesting from the LP, I think. Probably not "natural" something, but it's the sound that was part of the falling-in-love-with-this-score experience. And I confess I LOVE getting up to turn the LP over. :D
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dear Ron, thanks for the Link. I lucked out and have Sun And Monday off, so I can stay up late and watch the show;McNutty, Bubbles, Omar, Rawls-I can't wait!
'wekkum
(and who, among our Dear Readers, can tell everyone where I came up with the response above?)
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Will return a bit later. Time to return to "Psych" and make a fresh cup of coffee.
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Hearn of course, DR ELMORE. And I just saw him on the Herman special this week!
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I wonder if RLP saw my response to his soundtrack post yesterday.
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And the word of the day is: FAINEANT!
Abner, in a typically FAINEANT mood, thought he would enjoy a stroll through town posing as a NEAT NAIF, but couldn't drum up the energy to get out of bed.
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Back after New Year's in Fresno & several hundred dollars spent on car repair (unexpected but needed...my radiator was cracked).
Here's a phone-cam self portrait from New Year's Eve.
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My front teeth are horribly crooked. That's the British genes, I suppose. ;)
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TOD:
...Nightstand:
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, by Michael Pollan
Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Pollan's got a new one out! (Salivating begins.)
Have you read The Omnivore's Dilemma or The Botony of Desire yet?
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I like my LP of PROMENADE: The CD has the songs in the 'correct' order, but I got used to them in the incorrect order; same with OBC of DO I HEAR A WALTZ, one of my all time favorite scores.
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The Omnivore's Dilemma
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This and the new book [which is supposed to be Pollan's answers to the questions posed in the former] are on my Kindle as of yesterday.
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Welcome back, DR singingnymph. Sorry about your unexpected car expense. :(
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Hand Modeling, Hammer Horror Style!
(http://www.diva-arts.org.uk/images/old%20hands.jpg)
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Spruce up nice, DR JOSE....one never knows who is watching.
DR JMK....my memory only goes back to yesterday and then picks up in 1958.
:D
I have trouble remembering yesterday.
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DR Jeanne - I was working next to one of our Fiction Goddesses and read your post to her. She waved her magic wand and came up with:
Frances Fyfeld
Gillian Linscott
Val McDermid
Kate Wilhelm
I have not read any of these authors, but FG used a very reliable source.
Thank you, Ginny! Val McDermid, whose name I was trying to recall the other day, wrote WIRE IN THE BLOOD--or, at least, the novels on which the series was based. Most impressive writing! The others I've not heard of. I will check them out. I even have a new bookstore gift card to use.
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And TY to DR G's FG!
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I want to be a Fiction Goddess!
Now, if I could just learn how to read...
Well, you're already a HHW Goddess, and some of what you tell us may be fiction. Does that qualify?
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I saw this band on NYE. The bass player was amazing & cute!
http://www.mofopartyband.com/
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Welcome to my castle!
(http://img.quebarato.com.br/photos/big/5/8/24258_2.jpg)
And exactly who does your decorating? Hmmmm?
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Slow going today - have done about a page and a half. It's raining outside.
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And exactly who does your decorating?
Ringling Brothers? :-\
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and some of what you tell us may be fiction.
:o
;D
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Anything new by Pollan is going to have to wait. Der Brucer just put in the new order to Jessica's Biscuit (http://www.ecookbooks.com/t-welcome.aspx) (including Michael Ruhlman's Elements of Cooking (http://blog.ruhlman.com/elements_of_cooking/)), and I have to behave myself for a little while.
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I have to behave myself for a little while.
Why start now?
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Love the castle! But it's set a little close to the street.
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(http://stepfatherofsoul.com/omensims.jpg)
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Love the castle! But it's set a little close to the street.
Typical McCastle, then - way too big for the lot. :-\
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Typical McCastle, then -
And, also typical for a McCastle: the mortgage payments are so high, I can't afford to furnish the place!
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Can there really be too much of a good thing?
In a word: No. ;)
I live by the mantra: If it's not worth doing to excess, it's not worth doing!
;D
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Ringling Brothers? :-\
;D
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Have done about three pages and that may be it for today, unless I have another burst in the afternoon.
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Back after New Year's in Fresno & several hundred dollars spent on car repair (unexpected but needed...my radiator was cracked).
Here's a phone-cam self portrait from New Year's Eve.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/attachments/new_year.jpg)
How about a new avatar (not that it's really necessary ;)):
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TOTD:
CD: Jimmie Rodgers - The Number one Ballads/TV Favourites
DVD" "Carrie" (London 1988) Theatre Archive Video.
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Der Brucer wants to get on-line.
And I need to get to the store, for whatnots and whatevers.
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Just heard that my nephew's house has been flooded. He lives near the Tweed River on the New South Wales/Queensland border. At least he can stay up stairs and he does have a boat. Walking the dogs may be a problem today!
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The only cast recordings/soundtracks I listen to on LP are the ones I don't have on CD. The most recent was GOLDEN RAINBOW. (I know it's out on Lawrence's private CD label, but I won't pay the extortion prices he wants for it.)
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More than 300mm of rain in under three hours over night.
I'd vote for Al Gore and not blame DR Jose.
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It was COLD outside doing my errands, so I was glad to get back home and relatively warm. It's the first time this season I've felt really uncomortable even inside and had to turn up the heat a bit.
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Next, I put in the second disc from the season 2 set of BONES and watched the first episode which I fixed and ate lunch. This was the episode with the body found in a tub of lye. I will probably work my way through the rest of the disc 2 episodes over the weekend. I do love this series.
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More than 300mm of rain in under three hours over night.
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Yikes, DR Tomovoz! Vibes to your nephew!
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Next, I finished the two remaining special features on THE ROCK Blu-ray disc. The first was a brief history of Alcatraz (pretty informative since I didn't remember much about it).
The second was an interview with Jerry Bruckheimer where he talked about getting in the business and his first successes. He seems to have a very level head on his shoulders. Of course, with all the hit movies and the string of hit TV series on the air, he must be worth billions by now.
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Page Seven Hermione, Ron, and Harry Dance!!!
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Then, I put in CASINO ROYALE and watched about 40 minutes of it. It's the first time I've watched it since getting the new set in September, and the picture was really razor sharp with sensational color. And some night scenes were the best looking I've seen on any Blu-ray disc. I will likely finish it tonight rather than going right into CON-AIR tonight.
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I ended my afternoon skimming through AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing of interest for me today, and nothing in the previews for next week either. Bah!
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MattH--the extortion prices were worth it (though I think it was on sale when it was first released), because all of us that ordered it somehow got transferred to S&E's private email list and were privy to some hilarious negotiations for them to perform in Hawaii (with Don Ho, IIRC). I think we talked about it either here or on CASTRECL (or, heaven forfend, RATM) when it occurred. It was priceless.
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Guess I'll brave the rain and see if there's an mail at the mail place, after which I'll return and attempt to write another page or two.
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safety vibes to Tomovoz' nephew
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Thank you DR FJL
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Thank you DR Ginny.
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One of Preminger's later films - for which I was actually coincidentally there watching Preminger, Dyan Cannon and company film a key scene - was coincidentally entitled Such Good Friends.
I keep hoping people will forget of its existence.
Kris Stewart e-mailed of his departure from NYMF on Wednesday. One thing I'll say - he kept his ears open. I sent him no fewer than 2500 words of suggestions about how things could be improved, many based on BK's frustrations, and he read and responded to the whole thing. Here's hoping he leaves that memo behind!
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Just heard that my nephew's house has been flooded. He lives near the Tweed River on the New South Wales/Queensland border. At least he can stay up stairs and he does have a boat. Walking the dogs may be a problem today!
~~~Safe and Dry Vibes for Tomovoz's Nephew!!~~~
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In a word: No. ;)
(Your response to Julie's "Can there really be too much of a good thing?")
Slingslaw - check the label! After 4 hours of a good thing you should seek medical assistance.
der Brucer
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I am looking for some new authors of mysteries. As most of you know, I adore both Minette Walters and Laurie King--both authors whose stories have a somewhat psychological bent. Any suggestions? Thanks!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519C2VYMZML._BO2,204,203,200_PIlitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg)
Good psycho-thriller and historical fiction combined.
der Brucer
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There was a bucket on the roof, too, but now it's gone.
I'm listening to The Drowsy Chaperone.
There's a hole in the bucket, Dear Sandra, Dear Sandra...
der Brucer
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I've done about four pages and am now taking a break, listening to one of my favorite teenage-years albums, which has FINALLY made it to CD in Japan (as a mini-LP) - Pete Jolly, Little Bird. It's as wonderful as it was all those years ago when I discovered it.
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Media Check:
THE FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS IN TROUBLE.
MBarnum, I never knew there were FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS movies. I loved the books when I was a kid...
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I'm in full preditor mode.
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What is the basis for The Bassist in the Basement? ;)
Did The Bassist in the Basement feed his Basset Bass?
der Brucer
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I live by the mantra: If it's not worth doing to excess, it's not worth doing!
;D
Exhibit A - Your CD collection of cast recordings
der Brucer
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MBarnum, I never knew there were FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS movies. I loved the books when I was a kid...
There are probably a few Bobbsey Twins films as well that he can recommend.
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Congratulations to our newest HHW goddess, Julie!
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I remember Dyan Cannon going on talk shows like Johnny Carson and Mike Douglas bad-mouthing Preminger as a sadistic fiend. I think she was ready to quit the business after making SUCH GOOD FRIENDS.
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Well, I'll be heading down now to continue with CASINO ROYALE and probably a BONES episode, too.
Then, WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB at 9 on ABC (new episode).
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Oops! (Spoo!)
WBBL.
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LA TIMES (http://link.latimes.com/r/S462P8/1UET/ZBQ7PB/RN44/678CM/JY/t)
2008 USC Libraries honor lit pics
Scripters tap 'Atonement,' 'Wild,' 'Country,' 'Blood' and 'Zodiac'
Like anyone cares what Libraries think!
der Brucer
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Good Evening!
BUM-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-BUM.. BUM... BUM, BUM-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-BUM.. BUM... BUM...
Nothing like a little Cassie Dance to get one's blood flowing again! :)
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I feel bad typing this (since i know some people like DR TCB are in pain all the time). But I did something to my lower back and am in terrible pain.
I'm not sure if you call it the lower back. But it just under the small of the back.
It started to hurt on wednesday. ANd then got quite a bit worse yesterday. By last night it was quite bad and today it was very bad.
And it was such a stupid thing i did. I could not figure out at first what it was. But now i'm pretty sure it's this game of "swing" i played with my niece.
I've had a lot of neck troubles in the past. But i've never felt anything like this in this area. ANd it just hurts so much! :(
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DR Tomovoz - ~~~~~SAFE AND DRY VIBES TO YOUR NEPHEW~~~~~
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I'll probably only last another few minutes sitting here. But i noticed something interesting in my tv's guide today.
Even though there are very few new shows on tv, on monday at 10pm there will be 4 things on here!
And a new show (CASMERE MAFIA) starts sunday at 10pm right after the last new episode of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.
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DR Jeanne - Have you read Michael Chabon's most recent work: the novellla, "The Final Solution", and "The Yiddish Policeman's Union"?
*And I just checked Amazon, and am wondering why I didn't realize he had a new book out this past October, hmm....
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Speedy-recovery vibes to Jennifer!
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DR Jennifer - ~~~~~FEEL BETTER VIBES TO YOU~~~~~
*And if the pain starts to get really sharp and painful, I'd go see a doctor ASAP - it could be something internal.
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Hmm... So what night next week will "we" be going to the Metropolitan Room (http://metropolitanroom.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=97&Itemid=98) to see Liz Callaway? Friday or Saturday?
Oh... And Teri Ralston will be there the following weekend with Pamela Myers... And Leona Mitchell and Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd... Oh.. and Laurel Massé...
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~~~Back Vibes for Jennifer!!~~~
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Exhibit A - Your CD collection of cast recordings
der Brucer
You got that right! ;D
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Pain free vibes to Jennifer!
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Off to have some South India food with my niece (it's her birthday!). I got her the special edition HAIRSPRAY DVD...I know there are divided opinions about it but I hope she likes it. (She's 15...)
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Betsy just finished The Yiddish Policeman's Union a couple of days ago and loved, loved, loved it.
I must confess I was not able to make it through either The Alienist or whatever the other Caleb Carr with the same detective was. I must also confess that I am sorry I did make it through The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl (is that right?), which was really tedious, despite having a boffo premise.
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Someone on CASTRECL just posted that SKIDOO is on TCM this very night!
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Bette Davis Eyes. Dyan Cannon Hands. I'm waiting, FJL. :)
Jeff Stryker. . .no, too easy.
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DR edisaurus - Be sure to some iddly, uttapum, and a dosa for me! Oh, and maybe some kulfi and galub jaman too! :)
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OH! And a mango lassi too!
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SKIDOO is indeed on TCM tonight - well, technically, it's on tomorrow morning at 2am EST. I'll be dvdr-ing it, if I remember. . .heck, I don't remember Christmas and I don't remember you. . .
TOD:
DVD:
SHOOT 'EM UP - anyone who thinks that SWEENEY TODD (Tim Burton) is over-the-top in its bloodletting obviously hasn't seen this exciting action film featuring Clive Owen. Relentless in its action and grimly humored, it's a dvd which I'll eventually purchase.
HIVAH - Bollywood!
CD:
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON/THE COURT JESTER - lovingly re-produced by Bruce Kimmel.
Bobby Darin - The 25th Day of December
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Someone on CASTRECL just posted that SKIDOO is on TCM this very night!
Is this an invitation or a warning?
der Brucer
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I must confess I was not able to make it through either The Alienist or whatever the other Caleb Carr with the same detective was.
Next you'll confess to not reading all of John Galt's speech, the how-to whaling chapters in Moby Dick, or the bear stories in World According to Garp!
der Brucer
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Next you'll confess to not reading all of John Galt's speech, the how-to whaling chapters in Moby Dick, or the bear stories in World According to Garp!
der Brucer
Well I did in fact read everything in two of the above. I'll let you guess which one I missed. ;)
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As I predicted, my choice of HD-DVD has brought an early victory to Blu-Ray :) :
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22507419/
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Today I went for a drive to the historic ghost town of Jerome, AZ. This is what I saw:
Jerome, a former mining town clinging to (and in some cases sliding down) the side of a mountain:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/jerome-1.jpg)
Chickens:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/chickens.jpg)
A plastic Elvis:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/plasticelvis.jpg)
A Victorian room:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/room.jpg)
A former bordello:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/bordello.jpg)
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Wow, love those photos, DearReaderLaura DR! :)
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bk himself posted within the past day or two to remind us about the airing of Skidoo.
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DR Tomovoz - thinking of your nephew. Hoping that all works out OK for him and his house and his possessions.
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DR Jennifer -
***PAIN BEGONE VIBES***
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MBarnum, I never knew there were FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS movies. I loved the books when I was a kid...
DR Edisaurus, there were about 4 or 5 of the movies made in the early 40s, all starring my interviewee Edith Fellows. I have only watched on of them so far and I enjoyed it. If you would like any on DVD-R just let me know, as I am transferring them from my DRV, and I will send some your way. TCM was showing them last month.
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Wow, DearReaderLaura met Elvis!
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BEFORE he left the building! :)
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Well, it's kind of quiet around here. Let's shake things up. :)
Who here at HHW is a member of the mile high club?
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Besides the Randy Vicar, I mean...
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Well, it's kind of quiet around here. Let's shake things up. :)
Who here at HHW is a member of the mile high club?
Well, I have been in Denver...
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Very good, DR JoseSPiano! :)
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Good evening. Wow, when I got home there were no messages or hang ups - woo hoo! I did have a flyer from Hillary today. Day late and a dollar short.
Last night. I wish I had been feeling better. I helped out at our caucus, telling people which table to go to and sign in or change registration. Our precinct went from 120 people last time to 230 people this time! Lots and Lots of young people and independents and Republicans switching their registration. It was really amazing seeing all the people going for Obama. They were a bit fanatical about him, I just don't feel it, but they were so up and so excited. Something that is good to see.
The caucus itself it a bit tedious. Break into groups, readjust after finding who is viable. But it went the same way that it did over all. Obama, Edwards then Clinton. The rest weren't viable so they didn't get any delegates.
I was still feeling pretty puny with my cold and all so I came home instead of going to the party, but I hear I didn't miss much. Overall, I have to say I like the journey better than the destination. I'm never really satisfied with how the caucuses go, but I love all that leads up to them and I'm really glad when it's over and we can go back to normal
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I'm reading Dean Koontz' ODD THOMAS, and Elvis Presley's ghost is a major character.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with us, DR Cillaliz!
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My take on the outcome is that everyone is looking for someone who makes them feel good about themselves and the country regardless of qualifications. The pitch at our caucus to switch to Obama was just that. I feel good about the country and I haven't in a long time (this from a 19 year old). Nothing about issues just feel good stuff. Huckabee is similar for the Reps. They both talked more about coming together as a country than they did the real issues. People want change, but more than that I think they want a leader that makes them proud to say "Mr. President"
These are just my observations. FWIW
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One last thing, Hillary Clinton ran, in part, on the Clinton presidency would be back. It wasn't always stated like that. Bill would slip and say when WE were president, then correct himself, there was a button that just said "The Clintons" that sort of thing. It was more than a subtle message but never explicit enough that it would end up as a sound bite. I don't think people want to go back to that. They want to go forward. She tried very hard to say she was for change, but I don't think people bought it.
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Well, it's kind of quiet around here. Let's shake things up. :)
Who here at HHW is a member of the mile high club?
It might depend on what the meaning of "sex" is.
der Brucer
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DR dB - was it just a coincidence that your post followed one about the Clintons? ;)
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Very good, DR JoseSPiano! :)
I take it we're eschewing the obvious "John?" retort?
der Brucer
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When in doubt, always eschew.
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Don't eschew with your mouth open.
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retort?
I've never known anyone at HHW to retort. 8)
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Apparently singdaw reads the posts and JMK does not :) We're WAY ahead of castrecl in just about every way possible.
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I'm still trying to shake this cold. Bleh! I did work all day today and realized how much work I have to do. OMG!!! So I'll be working over the
holiday weekend. I wouldn't mind seeing Juno...so I may do that too.
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DR dB - was it just a coincidence that your post followed one about the Clintons? ;)
Yup
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I went out and got a bite to eat and now I am back, doing a little fixing of stuff that I wrote earlier, and maybe doing another half-page or so.
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***FEEL BETTER VIBES***
to DRs Cillaliz and MBarnum
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I'm beginning to put a cast together for the informal reading of the musical I'm mentoring. Barry Pearl, who did the reading with me last year, is rehearsing for a show, but has one Monday in January free - it's later than I wanted it to be, so I have to decide if I can wait. Meanwhile, my old pal Jerry Hoffman will be playing a role (he was the infamous stunt c*%k in The First Nudie Musical). I've also asked Alet and Andy Taylor to take part, and I'm waiting to hear back from them.
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That's what I'M talkin' about .
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Tonight I tried taking one final series of holiday light photos - this one house a few miles from me that really does it up, with enough display for ten normal houses. But the photos all came out blurry. So that will have to wait until next year when I will try again.
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....eschew.
Bless you.
;)
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The power just blinked here at work and my computer restarted! I'd better log out for the night. Have a good evening, all. :)
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Well, maybe just one. This represents but a teeny fraction of the total display:
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P1040006.jpg?t=1199497723)
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Tonight I tried taking one final series of holiday light photos - this one house a few miles from me that really does it up, with enough display for ten normal houses. But the photos all came out blurry. So that will have to wait until next year when I will try again.
Are you trying to take the pics in "night mode" or with just Auto Flash settings? If there are a lot of lights, you may not need to use night mode - slower exposure - to take the pics. However...
If you have a self-timer on your camera, and a tree stump, car hood, mailbox, etc., nearby....
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Well, maybe just one. This represents but a teeny fraction of the total display:
WOW!
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I'm feeling a little kvetchy. Luckily, I can stay in all weekend if I want to, so I won't have to foist my kvetchy self on the outside world.
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Antonia...is it really YOU?
Our beloved TPunk is actually reading and posting at a time when I am also online?
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One last thing, Hillary Clinton ran, in part, on the Clinton presidency would be back. It wasn't always stated like that. Bill would slip and say when WE were president, then correct himself, there was a button that just said "The Clintons" that sort of thing. It was more than a subtle message but never explicit enough that it would end up as a sound bite. I don't think people want to go back to that. They want to go forward. She tried very hard to say she was for change, but I don't think people bought it.
Speaking as a "people", I'm much prefer going back to the "Clintons". We were solvent, had a balanced budget, had no war and had a strong dollar. And oddly, the president maintained a strong approval rating even through the much-overblown GOP-bloat known as "MonicaGate".
It's been a crapfest since that time.
And neither Barack Obama or this Huckabee yahoo have the knowhow to bring it all back, IMO.
But if Iowans are happy, then that's all that matters for now.
:D
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Hi Ron!
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DR JMK: What a sad, apparently, end to HD DVD...as good as Blu-ray...and less expensive to produce/manufacture. Ah, well. Life goes on.
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Wow, it's really hard posting with a cat sitting on your chest.
Pierre was so happy to see me get home that he snarfed me.
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Hi Ron!
She speaks!
Hi, TPunk. Hope the New Year is treating you well.
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For those interested parties, snarf is a combination of tears, mucous, and saliva. It can be used as a noun, verb, or even adjective. For example:
Pierre snarfed me and now I am covered with icky snarf. I hate being snarfy.
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Page 10 Snarf Dance!
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Wow, it's really hard posting with a cat sitting on your chest.
Pierre was so happy to see me get home that he snarfed me.
I haven't been snarfed in a long time. Well, at least since the 4th of July week when I cat-sat for a neighbor.
Mister Mo! No, TCB and TD and stickclaw, "Mo" did not stand for what you think. It's short for "Moritz"....he was with a European family before my neighbor adopted him.
He weighs a ton...and he's a huge cat, besides. And when I would sit down, he would LEAP up on my chest and examine my chin.
But maybe that's not "snarfing"???
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For those interested parties, snarf is a combination of tears, mucous, and saliva. It can be used as a noun, verb, or even adjective. For example:
Pierre snarfed me and now I am covered with icky snarf. I hate being snarfy.
Then I haven't been snarfed since Miss Vickie used to jump up on me and then begin grooming herself and me.
A couple of years....
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Are you trying to take the pics in "night mode" or with just Auto Flash settings? If there are a lot of lights, you may not need to use night mode - slower exposure - to take the pics. However...
If you have a self-timer on your camera, and a tree stump, car hood, mailbox, etc., nearby....
....or maybe he could use his tripod?!!!
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Snarfing involves a cat rubbing his snarfy face all over yours. Some cats have a relatively low snarf content. Killbot, for instance. Pierre has an abnormally high snarf content- to go along with his abnormally big feet and ears, and abnormally long tail. He is the biggest 7 month old kitten ever. Ever I tell you!!!
Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit. But he's pretty darn big.
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Snarf is a catch-all word for me.
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Singdaw, you certainly have festive neighbors! Thanks for the photo.
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....or maybe he could use his tripod?!!!
Oh, DR Ron Pulliam.
I haven't used that in years. 8)
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I wonder if RLP saw my response to his soundtrack post yesterday.
He did, indeed, but he wasn't sure he ought to rejoice and shout "hallelujah" given the "sssshhh" attached to it.
That said, HOO and RAY!
;D
(And DR Jrand...no, it's not "The Bad Seed")
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Snarf is a catch-all word for me.
Much like "snark" is for DR Ron. ;)
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Thanks for the photo.
You are quite welcome! Maybe by next year, I'll have figured out how to do panorama and we'll have quite the show from this little display.
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I remember Dyan Cannon going on talk shows like Johnny Carson and Mike Douglas bad-mouthing Preminger as a sadistic fiend. I think she was ready to quit the business after making SUCH GOOD FRIENDS.
La Cannon's reputation as a diva bitch rather makes her opinions of Preminger suspect. He probably wasn't easy to work with...and I'm certain he wasn't going to kiss any Cannon ass as was her expectactions of most people around her.
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Oh, DR Ron Pulliam.
I haven't used that in years. 8)
Is it because of the medications?
;)
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I hear you are having weather, DR Ron Pulliam. What's it like out there?
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Good night all. 'Tis time to read my book. Also I have to put the laptop away before Pierre succeeds in chewing off the corner.
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Good night, TPunk.
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Good morning.
A big thank you to td, Dear Reader Laura, Matt, Jeanne, MBarnum, elmore and George, and everyone for yesterday's funny and lovely HHW God greetings and congratulations. It's so nice to join you all up in the atmosphere, up where the air is clear.
Julie, congratulations on your goddess-ship!
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Dyan Cannon is the sister of Portland bassist Dave Friesen, who first made international news with his collaboration with John Stowell, "the enigmatic jazz guitarist who live(d) in our basement" for about 20 years. :) John's brother Matt, whom I've known for longer than I've known John (probably close to 30 years now--oy!), once met Dyan and told me "She has the scariest old-looking hands I've ever seen." So now you know. :)
Dyan Cannon is also the cousin of one of my best friends in high school, June Friesen.
Can anyone figure out what Dyan's real last name might be?
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I hear you are having weather, DR Ron Pulliam. What's it like out there?
It has been okay where I am. This afternoon, the rainfall was rather heavy. Here is what it looked like outside my balcony door a few hours ago:
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Dyan Cannon is also the cousin of one of my best friends in high school, June Friesen.
Can anyone figure out what Dyan's real last name might be?
Uranus?
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Earlier, during one of the lighter rains, I took this photo with the door open and using my flash. The white specks are raindrops:
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Uranus?
Speaking of which, I heard Uranus was clearly visible in NYC this evening!
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Lansbury and Hearn? If you've got Lansbury & Carious, I want a copy for my VCR!
Why? They wouldn't be nude?
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I've finally gotten around to loading my PaintShop software on my new hard drive. NOW I can resize my photos.
Here's a shot I took from my mom's backyard the last evening I was in Johnston:
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I know I wrote a lot about Christmas Eve and having dinner at my Cousin Debra's house and making the spaghetti sauce for the dinner.
This shot captures it all...sorta...without being too specific/explicit re: spaghetti sauce:
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My Aunt Doris is taking wrap off a bowl of salad. Debra has just turned away from tasting my sauce, which is in that pot on the stove. And my 17-year-old cousin Becky is there because she's always around her Momma and DoDo (her name for my Aunt Doris) when food is being set out!
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I know I wrote a lot about Christmas Eve and having dinner at my Cousin Debra's house and making the spaghetti sauce for the dinner.
This shot captures it all...sorta...without being too specific/explicit re: spaghetti sauce:
You cousin Debra has the same kitchen cabinets as we do!
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I'm B-A-A-A-A-A-CK!!!!
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Your niece is a beauty!
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You cousin Debra has the same kitchen cabinets as we do!
My cousin Debra lives "out in the country".
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I think RLP's suggestipom of a film discussion is excellent... I hope I can be on enough to participate!
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DR Jeanne - Have you read Michael Chabon's most recent work: the novellla, "The Final Solution", and "The Yiddish Policeman's Union"?
*And I just checked Amazon, and am wondering why I didn't realize he had a new book out this past October, hmm....
I believe Michael Chabon will be in the Tacoma area week after next.
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Here are others awaiting some scrumptious spaghetti:
My cousin-in-law David, my mother, my cousin Ashley, wife of David (and daughter of my cousin Butch and his first wife Pam), and my cousin Chad (cousin Debra's oldest...21 years old and a 2007 graduate from Clemson University).
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DR Jennifer - ~~~~~FEEL BETTER VIBES TO YOU~~~~~
*And if the pain starts to get really sharp and painful, I'd go see a doctor ASAP - it could be something internal.
Something internal? How many vertabrae do you have on the outside of your body?
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"Suggestipom" of course meaning a suggestion of such wonderful significance that it has a figurative pom pom on top
I must learn how to type
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Constantine Maroulis was just on Paula Dean's show, and sang a little opera. Sounded very good to me.
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Something internal? How many vertabrae do you have on the outside of your body?
Depends on thr time of day....
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DR Ron, you might want to remove your relatives' last names from your post. They may not want to be found via Google.
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Since I will NEVER catch up..... please fill me in on any news....any new jobs, homes, spouses, children, projects, awards....?
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any pcictures of you Mr. P?
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When we moved from Johnston to Greenville in 1957, we first lived in a house on Dixie Avenue in a now-historic district that looks much the same now as it did then. When driving through, I get strong sensations of riding my bicycle along the streets and roller skating a downhill sidewalk.
The best house I lived in there was at 28 Blythewood Drive. It was on a street that separated my grandfather's street from the street that borders Bob Jones University! (BJU has bought up tons of neighborhood land over the past 30 years. At the time I lived there, BJU was a closed campus.
This is our house on Blythewood (the tree in the front yard was planted in the early 1960s after we moved in and my mom had the yard landscaped. Two scrubby pines were removed, shrubs were planted and a couple of trees,too. I never saw them get much taller than 12 feet. But that was 42 years ago!!!
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Tonight I tried taking one final series of holiday light photos - this one house a few miles from me that really does it up, with enough display for ten normal houses. But the photos all came out blurry. So that will have to wait until next year when I will try again.
Maybe we could all chip-in and buy you a tripod!
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This will be my last photo this evening. This is my grandfather's house on Twinbrook Drive. Now, as then, it was a rather "nice" neighborhood for Greenville although it was much "newer". Today, it has a slightly "overgrown" look to it with huge trees and bushy shrubs. There is a creek that runs alongside the left side of the house and my grandmother had the far left bank beautifully landscaped. A small bridge linked the opposite bank in the back yard. I spent many hours of my early teens walking along that "left" bank while my folks were inside visiting/yakking with my "Papa"and"MaMa".
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any pcictures of you Mr. P?
I don't do self-portraits, especially since the "ear incident".
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Maybe we could all chip-in and buy you a tripod!
I'm pretty sure that would add up to some serious jail time for all concerned, Tom...after all, that's interstate trafficking, isn't it?
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DR Ron, you might want to remove your relatives' last names from your post. They may not want to be found via Google.
Absolutely! Splendid you pointed that out. I trust all our DRs, but the lurkers may be another story altogether.
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Your niece is a beauty!
If you mean Becky, she's my first cousin once removed. She's my mother's great niece.
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I think RLP's suggestipom of a film discussion is excellent... I hope I can be on enough to participate!
I hope you can stay awake during the movie. We'll deal with other issues when that's accomplished!
:-*
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DR Ron Pulliam - Lovely pics! Lovely houses! Lovely family!
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Time to watch some television (even reruns of Ghost Whisperer are fun).
And then there's the matter of getting some grub!
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My Aunt Doris is taking wrap off a bowl of salad. Debra has just turned away from tasting my sauce, which is in that pot on the stove. And my 17-year-old cousin Becky is there because she's always around her Momma and DoDo (her name for my Aunt Doris) when food is being set out!
Ron, I never thought I would say this to you, but your DoDo is beautiful.
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DR Ron Pulliam - Lovely pics! Lovely houses! Lovely family!
Thanks for the lovely comments. :-*
They are all, all of them, the reason I go "home to my roots" for two weeks each Christmas.
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I'm glad you agree, DR Ron. One never knows who else reads these notes.
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Ron, I never thought I would say this to you, but your DoDo is beautiful.
She was a finalist in the Mrs. South Carolina pageant three times. And she used to have a lovely singing voice.
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Good psycho-thriller and historical fiction combined.
der Brucer
Thanks, der B. Duly noted. will check it out.
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Family is a wonderful thing. Usually.
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I'm glad you agree, DR Ron. One never knows who else reads these notes.
I have no idea whether anyone could find them via the internet or not, but they surely need no harassment for being related to me. ;)
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Family is a wonderful thing. Usually.
Two weeks at Christmas generally yields sufficient exposure to last another year! ;)
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Heck, I'm almost as bad as DR MissyKaren...
Will be back later, of course, but that's all for now.
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I'm watching a mostly delightful motion picture.
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I have no idea whether anyone could find them via the internet or not, but they surely need no harassment for being related to me. ;)
Apparently, I must have used my entire name when I was introducing myself to all of you at this site (way back when); because about a year later a friend of mine discovered this site by Googling my name.
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I feel bad typing this (since i know some people like DR TCB are in pain all the time). But I did something to my lower back and am in terrible pain.
I'm not sure if you call it the lower back. But it just under the small of the back.
It started to hurt on wednesday. ANd then got quite a bit worse yesterday. By last night it was quite bad and today it was very bad.
And it was such a stupid thing i did. I could not figure out at first what it was. But now i'm pretty sure it's this game of "swing" i played with my niece.
I've had a lot of neck troubles in the past. But i've never felt anything like this in this area. ANd it just hurts so much! :(
Sorry to hear this, Jennifer. If you're willing to try an alternative treatment, go to the health food store and buy a tube of Arnica 30C (30C is the potency) ($6-9). Let one pellet (=tiny pill) dissolove under your tongue--take no water. It's amazing stuff. Take 3-4 x/day until you're better, which should be fairly quickly, then just take as needed.
Signed,
Official HHW Crank,
Jeanne
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Apparently, I must have used my entire name when I was introducing myself to all of you at this site (way back when); because about a year later a friend of mine discovered this site by Googling my name.
and I found this site becasue DR WFO used my entire name in a post and I was directed here when googling myself....
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DRy out quick vibes for Tomovoz's nephew! I hope he is safe and has not lost those things most precious to him
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La Cannon's reputation as a diva bitch rather makes her opinions of Preminger suspect. He probably wasn't easy to work with...and I'm certain he wasn't going to kiss any Cannon ass as was her expectactions of most people around her.
I didn't think for one moment that she was blameless in the matter. But she sure painted herself to be the victim.
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Pain Free VIBES to Jennifer and TCB
oh what the hey PAIN FREE VIBES FOR ALL!!!!!
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DR Jeanne - Have you read Michael Chabon's most recent work: the novellla, "The Final Solution", and "The Yiddish Policeman's Union"?
No, Jose, I haven't read him. I've heard of him, of course. Maybe it's time to give him a try. thanks!
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There's this person on All That Chat who seems to write the snidest comments, really meaning to sting it seems to me, but he puts a winky-face on it to make it seem like it's all in good fun.
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I hope you can stay awake during the movie. We'll deal with other issues when that's accomplished!
:-*
Have you been talking to the Vixter?
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T.O.D.
CDs
I am discovering the talents of Anthony Warlow thanks to my dear friend under me down under, through his various CDs.
DVD
KRAKATOA (the documentary)
DEAD LIKE ME (Did someone here suggest this DVD?)
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I returned to the home theater room (AKA the den) and continued to conclusion with CASINO ROYALE. Always enjoyable, Daniel Craig has a gorgeous body (I wish he wouldn't shave his chest. It isn't shaved in earlier films of his), and I'm looking forward to the next Bond adventure.
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Next, I watched another episode of BONES from Season 2, this one about the dead child who was beauty pageant contestant.
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Pain-free vibes to Jennifer
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WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB had a couple of very dramatic moments for Angie Harmon to do some wonderful REACTING, and she was terrific. The case tonight was not very mysterious, but the on-going story arc with the killer who seems out to get Angie/Lindsey will be interesting to see continue once the show goes back into production.
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After WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB was over, I went back to BONES and watched the episode with the dead girl found in the chandelier. Another good one from season 2.
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No, Jose, I haven't read him. I've heard of him, of course. Maybe it's time to give him a try. thanks!
Well... Then you MUST read "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay". One of the most beautiful books I have ever read. I truly savored each chapter, and once it ended, I wanted to HUG Michael Chabon in gratitude.
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Jeanne, have you ever heard of a product called ACHEV - GH?
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Speaking as a "people", I'm much prefer going back to the "Clintons". We were solvent, had a balanced budget, had no war...
The U.S. forces bloodied in the Balkans might choose to differ.
der Brucer
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At some point this evening, Mr. Nick Redman is coming over with some CDs for me. Oh, boy!
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It really has been raining all day and evening, and not the usual drizzle we get - it's really been coming down.
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Ron, I never thought I would say this to you, but your DoDo is beautiful.
Our DR Ron comes from a very attractive family.
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DR SINGINGNYMPH - lovely photo!
DR JENNIFER - if it feels the same tomorrow see the doctor....could be serious....don't mess around with back pain.
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Lovely photos from DR RLP......nice houses and homes..... I have only lived in 7 homes in my life....and in this house since 1971.....so the others don't really count.
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DR CILLA LIZ thanks for the caucus report. Very interesting. And you brought up a good point......there are some things I don't want to go back to. But I do NOT discuss politics because reasonable people, myself included, sometimes become unreasonable....
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Work tomorrow. :P
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Well... Then you MUST read "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay". One of the most beautiful books I have ever read. I truly savored each chapter, and once it ended, I wanted to HUG Michael Chabon in gratitude.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YC4MVXGXL._SS500_.jpg)
My, my, that's quite a recommendation. I'll look for it.
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Jeanne, have you ever heard of a product called ACHEV - GH?
No, what is it?
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...dissolove under your tongue--take no water. It's amazing stuff. Take 3-4 x/day until you're better...
Or die of dehydration from the taking of no water.
der Brucer
Resident HHW Crank Critic ;)
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I watched THE PAINTED VEIL.....one of my favorite stories from Mr Maugham, and I must say I enjoyed this version.
I have seen Greta Garbo and Eleanor Parker and now Naomi Watts play the role of the wife....and my favorite is Eleanor Parker.
I am not sure how they photographed this latest version, but Ms Watts and the two gentlemen Edward Norton and Liev Schreiber all look homely and OLD....and I don't remember any of them looking EITHER in other films I have seen them in. Story is still good....nice location filming, too.
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A second vote for THE ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY which was recommended here at HHW quite a long time ago by DR JOSE S PIANO....
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Thank you, Ron, for the pics. It's nice to see the illustrated version of your holiday adventures. Really like your atmospheric landscapes, BTW.
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But I do NOT discuss politics because reasonable people, myself included, sometimes become unreasonable....
But those of us with congenital unreasonableness are free to chatter away!
der Brucer
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I watched THE PAINTED VEIL.....one of my favorite stories from Mr Maugham, and I must say I enjoyed this version.
I have seen Greta Garbo and Eleanor Parker and now Naomi Watts play the role of the wife....and my favorite is Eleanor Parker.
I am not sure how they photographed this latest version, but Ms Watts and the two gentlemen Edward Norton and Liev Schreiber all look homely and OLD....and I don't remember any of them looking EITHER in other films I have seen them in. Story is still good....nice location filming, too.
I did not enjoy the Garbo version much at all. Haven't seen the others. One of these days maybe . . . .
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I am heading downstairs to bed now. Eyes are feeling very heavy.
Good night!
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Or die of dehydration from the taking of no water.
der Brucer
Resident HHW Crank Critic ;)
I see I should have been more specific: do not take water with the pellet. Let it dissolve naturally under your tongue. You may drink all the water you like after a few minutes have passed.
Better? ;)
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Didn't read the article, but I am given to understand that Blu Ray is the thing and HD DVD is out?
Do we need to get new players now?
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No, what is it?
Apparently a wonder supplement. This guy I was talking to said he had been taking it for 8 years and his arthritis has completely disappeared. This is the web site, I have never heard of it before. http://www.achevlabs.com/
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I watched THE PAINTED VEIL.....one of my favorite stories from Mr Maugham, and I must say I enjoyed this version.
I have seen Greta Garbo and Eleanor Parker and now Naomi Watts play the role of the wife....and my favorite is Eleanor Parker.
I am not sure how they photographed this latest version, but Ms Watts and the two gentlemen Edward Norton and Liev Schreiber all look homely and OLD....and I don't remember any of them looking EITHER in other films I have seen them in. Story is still good....nice location filming, too.
I, too, like Maugham's work. I've seen the latest PAINTED VEIL, but not the earlier ones. Thanks for mentioning them; I just added them to my list.
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Well, I wonder how long the site was down for - the dreaded Too Many Connections. I sent a strong e-mail and thankfully someone was there to get it, and they "fixed" it without, once again, having the courtesy to tell me what the problem was.
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a long time!
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Frankly, I'm really annoyed at these people, but they're so uppity that I'm always concerned they'll just say go elsewhere, and until I have an elsewhere to go, I can't risk anything. I am seriously thinking of having the entire site revamped and redone from scratch - same look, same functions, but where I can actually do our interviews again, where we can have videos and better radio streaming - the site was designed in 2001 and the way in which it was designed and the software used is so old and outmoded. But to do what I want is, I have to imagine, costly, and I'd have to find someone who was really good to do it - so that everything that is currently on the site could be archived and saved and available. So, I'm going to start exploring this and see where it leads me. Obviously, if i end up going this route, we would do extensive Beta testing to make sure the transition was very smooth and that everything worked perfectly. We shall see. Bottom line is at this point, with what I pay to have this site hosted, I don't want any more damn too many connections.
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I suspect we were down for at least ninety minutes.
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I suppose I shall post the new notes now.
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DR CILLA LIZ thanks for the caucus report. Very interesting. And you brought up a good point......there are some things I don't want to go back to. But I do NOT discuss politics because reasonable people, myself included, sometimes become unreasonable....
Well, then....let's discuss religion instead! ;D
And DR derBrucer, any U.S. involvement in the Balkans was a mere skirmish compared to the bloodbath of Iraq. At lease use rational measures when making such comparisons...please, for your own sake!
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I had a wonderful visit with Mr. Redman and got his latest CDs of The Mechanic, The Tall Men, and Alien, all of which I'm looking forward to hearing.
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I think we would have achieved four hundred postings had we not had the problem.
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Apparently, I must have used my entire name when I was introducing myself to all of you at this site (way back when); because about a year later a friend of mine discovered this site by Googling my name.
Check your profile, Tom.....your AIM is listed as TomBirkeland.