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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were real, and now it is time for you to post until The Real Cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: INCARNADINE!
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Welcome five GUESTS.
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No one in the jernt but me.
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An interesting excerpt from The Real A's column of December 22, 1997:
The Real A Discovers eBay
Hello. My name is The Real A and I'm a collect-aholic (Hello, Real A). I love to collect. Movie posters, CDs, laserdiscs, first editions (my true passion), sheet music, things I used to have when I was a child, anything and everything. There is simply no stopping me. I get worse and worse.
So, what I did not need was to discover the on-line auction site called eBay. More addicting than chat rooms (yes, even The Hot Tub room pales in comparison to eBay). At this site, there are daily auctions for books, toys, magazines, posters, art, you name it, there's an auction. They will auction anything at the drop of a hat. In fact, they will auction the hat. So, now every night when I get home, I go visit eBay and bid on totally useless things. Usually there are bargains to be found, and I have won some totally useless things at really good prices! Like a cap pistol from the 50s TV program Tightrope, which starred Michael "Touch" Connors (of Mannix fame). Did I need this cap pistol? Sure, like I need a hernia. But the thrill of winning is always exhilarating. I also won a 1950 Viewmaster (with reels). What I will do with a 1950 Viewmaster (with reels) is another story. I also won a set of Pez machines, which are apparently hard to find (these are five machines with M-G-M cartoon heads). I don't really collect Pez machines (I'm amused by them, but I don't have to have them), but, there they were, I bid on them, and I won. You'd be surprised how many people bid on Pez machines. There is a whole Pez machine subculture, which is way more than I need to know. Can you imagine being a Pez-aholic? I can't, and yet here I am with five hard to find Pez machines. Perhaps I'll auction them. I can't tell you what else I've won yet, as the other things I've bid on have not closed yet. But I can assure you that they are just as stupid and useless as the items that I have won. If you'd like to sample eBay, you may go directly to their website (after finishing this column, of course). Please keep me apprised if you win anything. And never bid on anything I'm bidding on. Their URL is: www.ebay.com.
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Obviously by July 26, 2000 I'd long since found my column voice:
Well, dear readers, I am making up for lost time with another brand spanking new handy-dandy column. Have you ever made up for lost time? I, for example, am making up for lost time, using a nice blue eye shadow and some subtle lip-gloss, with just a hint of rouge. Why I feel I should make up for lost time when lost time just shows up without any makeup whatsoever, not even eyeliner, is beyond me. And yet, here I am, making up for lost time. I look quite lovely, though, so there you are. I have returned from yet another trip to New York, New York and I have seen yet more plays and musicals which I will discuss ad nauseum later in the column. But for now, let us light our fireworks and sing patriotic songs like Yes, We Have No Bananas because it is the fourth of July weekend. Yes, you heard it here, dear readers, it is the weekend of July 4th, even though July 4th appears nowhere in this weekend. This July 4th weekend is just a bit of poetic license, isn't it? My driver's license is also poetic - and to prove it here's a copy of it:
The Real A
Will drive today
Don't get in the way
Or there'll be hell to pay.
Wasn't that a poetic license? What the hell am I talking about? Oh, yes, the 4th of July weekend which has no July 4th. Being the 4th of July weekend, I hope all of you will be celebrating. I hope we will light our sparklers, shoot off our fireworks, roast our weenies, and frolic. Above all, frolic (cilorf, spelled backwards). One can never frolic enough. However, if one grows tired of frolicking one can always cavort, for a change of pace. I have been feeling very stressed lately (so much to do, so little time, especially for frolicking or cavorting). What I like to do if I'm feeling stressed is eat many and varied desserts. Yes, desserts, dear readers, they are the antidote to being stressed. After all, what is "stressed" but "desserts" spelled backwards? Speaking of desserts and the 4th of July weekend, there's one more celebration that I haven't mentioned yet. What is that celebration you might ask and I might tell you because frankly I don't want you being stressed so that you have to eat many and varied desserts and then put on weight which will just make you more stressed and whoa Nellie if this hasn't turned into one of those ungainly run-on sentences where the words just tumble one after another willy-nilly and also nilly-willy with no end in sight and if I can't find a way to stop this whole column could turn into one long run-on sentence and then where would we be that's what I'd like to know and actually I do know because I am an expert on run-on sentences and there is only one way to stop them and that's by putting on the run-on sentence brakes which I fully intend to do right about now. Whew. Do you know what, dear readers? My brilliant handy-dandy computer just told me I wrote a run-on sentence. What the hell was I talking about? Oh, yes, the 4th of July weekend and the other event that was cause for celebration. And that event, dear readers, was the actual birthday of the actual Mr. Mark Bakalor. Yes, Mr. Mark Bakalor is no longer the sprig of a twig of a youth that he was. He is now an adult. Being an adult, he is also now living in his very own home, sans parents. He can now do impulsive things like throwing strawberries at the wall without fear of parental reprisal. Or is it reprisal parental? No matter, fling those strawberries against the wall he can and there is no one to say "boo" to him about it, unless someone just happens to show up at his door saying "boo" which would be a hell of a coincidence, flinging strawberry-wise. You know, there is a word we haven't used in quite awhile, but I feel we should use it now because it so encapsulates and captures the entire paragraph that I've just written. And that word is drivel, dear readers. Drivel, pure and simple. Every word, every sentence, drivel personified. In any case, perhaps the next paragraph will be better - perhaps the next paragraph will provide us with some intellectual stimuli or stimulus or whatever the hell stim it is.
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Aha - the first use of "Well, dear readers" as the opener to the column happened on February 23, 1998. I did not repeat it the following week, but did the week after. Interestingly, I used it on and off for quite a while. A few weeks after the introduction of that phrase, was the first use of "fershluganah" by The Real A.
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Where in tarnation IS everyone? You'd think it was one-thirty in the morning or something.
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This trip down memory lane has been quite fun. :D
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Going out now to walk the dog. It is 13 here; with the wind chill it feels like -5. :-\
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So that's why Guys and Dolls has not appeared on TDF, they are playing at or near capacity.
I hope, after reading all the reviews, that will not be the case and I can score a ticket soon.
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A BIG HAINESHISWAY.COM BIRTHDAY CHEER TO OUR MOST ERRANT AND TRUANT DEAR READER, MISS ADRIANA PATTI!!!
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Going back 20 years or so and DR Matt Hough will remember this. We were both on BULLETIN boards. And we frequented one called Greasepaint. I don't think I had a proper internet connection for several years.
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Happy happy birthday to dear Adriana
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OK. I have to tell you, I just don't have a mind for geneaology. My mind just glazes over when I try to contemplate classifying relationships. I just can't do it.
So the relative that is visiting from Minnesota is the wife of my DH's younger brother. If she were my DH's sister, I would call her my sister-in-law. But since she is related to his family by marriage, what is her relationship to me, exactly?
Oy. :P
[ps: she is a dear and I'm nothing less than delighted that she is here. :) ]
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she is a dear
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Harvey Fierstein's letter to our President (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/harvey-fierstein/a-letter-to-our-president_b_169565.html)
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Good morning, all! It's not as chilly in the apartment as I thought it would be this morning, but I do need to put on a pair of socks.
Today, I've got everything I did not get to yesterday still waiting for me, and this afternoon I need to go over a vocal arrangement with a conductor friend who needs a tutoral on part writing. I'm currently eating my oatmeal and listening to the incidental music to RASHOMON.
!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Wishes to DR Adriana !!!!!!!!!!!
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Just call her your sister-in-law, DAW.
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Happy Happy Birthday to DR Adrianna!!!!
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! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR ADRIANA PATTI ! ! ! ! !
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Thank you, Laura DR. Always so sensible. :)
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"Te adoro, Anton."
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TOD:
My first internet connection was through Prodigy (about '94 or '95) and there was a theatre bulletin/message board kind of thing going on there that I would post on. I don't remember ever really getting to know anyone else on there. I quickly began to realize that it was mostly kids who wanted to talk about nothing else but LES MIZ or PHANTOM. I kept wondering--where were the adults?
Eventually, I found my way over to the newsgroups on UserNet and rec.arts.theatre.musicals. For the first four or five years it was a wonderful place with a wide variety of contributors with discussions on old and new shows that ranged from the academic to the silly. I think during this time I first met DRs Ron Pullium, td and Dan-In-Toronto.
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Happy Birthday to Adrianna Patti
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School is back in session - no delayed opening in our district
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TOD:
Back when the Vixter was 3, we got our first computer, I joined a chat room for mothers of 3 year old kids and kept up with it for a few years. It eventully petered out by time the kids were 7 or 8
This is the only other site I have ever regularly read or posted to
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I caught up on yesterday. I am very disheartened by Danise's news. I wish there was something I could do to help.
~~~~~HOUSE REPAIR VIBES FOR DEAR DANISE~~~~~~
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I feel a little chilly today although the thermostat says it is 70 degrees in the house
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I suppose I should go get a can in
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Have a lovely day everyone! Keep warm!!
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm doing laundry. Again.
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PAGE TWO LAUNDRY DANCE!!
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Oh, I guess I really should try to get to the barber later today. ;)
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Do you really use vinegar in your laundry? :)
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I am so loving this "interview" with "Lemony Snicket" on "The Today Show". -Complete with personal violin accompaniment for added dramatic effect. ;D
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Do you really use vinegar in your laundry? :)
I have in the past, but not presently.
However, for how vinegar can added to your personal laundering experience, CLICK HERE (http://home.howstuffworks.com/uses-for-vinegar-doing-laundry-ga.htm).
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DR MattH, I don't think The Bachelor After The Rose 2 is just a recap of the season. Apparently after the turn of events last night they need to do another update.
And btw2, I am surprised that some DRs were surprised by the turn of events since they were leaked last week.
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Tonight is a 2 hour IDOL. Actually I am more interested in seeing Thursday night's Wild Card show. Curious to know who will be on and how it will work (do the judges vote?)
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I think there are some people here who watch this show, but ABC has apparently cancelled LIFE ON MARS. Alathough also apparently they will continue with this season and show the finale.
I am personally really sick of ABC. It's bad enough that they cancel good shows. But for the most part they don't even show the finales (ELI STONE, PUSHING DAISIES, DIRTY SEXY MONEY). Unless one of their new shows really appeals to me I"m not going to watch them.
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DR MattH, I don't think The Bachelor After The Rose 2 is just a recap of the season. Apparently after the turn of events last night they need to do another update.
And btw2, I am surprised that some DRs were surprised by the turn of events since they were leaked last week.
DR Jennifer - Not all DRs read the "leaks". And even if we did know what was going to happen in advance, the "execution" of the surprise(s) could not have been properly portrayed in the leaks and spoilers. Cringe, Cringe, Cringe, Cringe.
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I think there are some people here who watch this show, but ABC has apparently cancelled LIFE ON MARS. Alathough also apparently they will continue with this season and show the finale.
I am personally really sick of ABC. It's bad enough that they cancel good shows. But for the most part they don't even show the finales (ELI STONE, PUSHING DAISIES, DIRTY SEXY MONEY). Unless one of their new shows really appeals to me I"m not going to watch them.
Apparently part of the reason for the cancellation of the series - and, actually, I believe it's still not an official cancellation - is due to the cost of filming the series in New York City. I've read a couple of articles over the past few days that production companies - television and movies - are no longer getting the tax breaks they used to get when filming in NYC, thus driving the cost of the filming up. Some talk shows are even considering on "moving" up to Connecticut.
CORRECTION: I just followed up on the cancellation, and it is indeed cancelled, "won't return for a second season". However, as DR Jennifer noted, they will "complete" the series.
*There was one funny comment/reason for the cancellation of the series: Whoopi "Kiss of Death" Goldberg. ;)
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DR MattH, I don't think The Bachelor After The Rose 2 is just a recap of the season. Apparently after the turn of events last night they need to do another update.
And btw2, I am surprised that some DRs were surprised by the turn of events since they were leaked last week.
They also just need to fill in another slot of programming. Of course, once "Dancing with the Stars" starts up next week, well, they'll be "full" again.
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she is a dear
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Deer Impersonating Paris Hilton
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Pardon my duplication if this was already posted, but just in case it hasn't...
For "Top Chef" Fans, here is "Casey's Rant" (http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/02/26/casey-thompson-speaks-out-about-top-chef/).
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TOD:
My first internet connection was through Prodigy (about '94 or '95) and there was a theatre bulletin/message board kind of thing going on there that I would post on. I don't remember ever really getting to know anyone else on there. I quickly began to realize that it was mostly kids who wanted to talk about nothing else but LES MIZ or PHANTOM. I kept wondering--where were the adults?
I had a VERY similar experience when I was on Prodigy. I'd go on these theater boards to talk about FOLLIES or ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY or MAME, and I was looked on as a freak. ALL these folks knew were LES MIZ and PHANTOM, and the Michael Crawford worshippers were so thick that it was sickening. And, of course, since I was not a fan of PHANTOM, I was eprsona non gratia there. I quickly saw the writing on the wall and left.
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Good morning!
Bitterly cold here, and even with the bright sunshine, the outside is not a place I'd want to be. It'll be in the 70s by the weekend, but for now, I'll be happy to stay inside.
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On TV Tonight!™
NBC - THE BIGGEST LOSER
ABC - HOMELAND SECURITY, SCRUBS, THE BACHELOR: AFTER THE FINAL ROSE
FOX - AMERICAN IDOL (two hours)
CW - REAPER (season premiere)
TNT - TRUST ME
FX - NIP/TUCK
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I'll be working on BATMAN RETURNS today, and if the bonus features don't slow me down, I'll go on to BATMAN FOREVER later tonight.
IDOL is the only show I'll be recording/watching tonight, and I likely won't start watching until 10, so I have most of the evening for work projects.
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I still have last week's CSI: NY on the DVR as well as last night's CHUCK and HEROES. I'll do CSI: NY today while I eat lunch, and if there's not enough time tonight to start on BATMAN FOREVER, I'll watch CHUCK.
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What a fun trip in the Time Machine. I was not a DR during the Column A days - so it is nice to read them!
Happy Birthday DR ADRIANA PATTI.
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I really wish Rebecca Glasscock would go home - and I think Mr Charles has some inherent interest in her that keeps her safe week after week - there is no other explanation.
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As for the Topic of the Day...
I believe I first got online back in 1997 or 1998, and I think I was also on Prodigy like many other DRs. Once AOL came along, I did follow the musical theatre group there for a little while. I also subscribed - and still subscribe - to the Sondheim listserv - which is not as active as it used to be. -But I think that's just due to the fact that we haven't had a brand new Sondheim show every two to three years.
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DR DAW - do you bite your thumb at ME?
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Well, I'm sorry about LIFE ON MARS, but I have to admit I'm not at all surprised. The ratings weren't great when it was on after GREY'S ANATOMY, and they only went down after moving to WEdnesday night. A real shame.
I have to say that ABC has had quite a few promising procedurals in the last few years that they've let slip through their fingers: IN JUSTICE, THE EVIDENCE, EYES, WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB, and now LIFE ON MARS. Unlike CBS which seems to be able to launch procedurals with the blink of the CBS eye, ABC can't seem to get even one to do well for them. Serialized dramas seem to be their forte.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR ADRIANA PATTI!!!!!
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TOD:
I was on a computer in 1992 - but did not get onto the Inner Nit until 1998. My sister Molly began surfing the year before and I was fascinated.
The first two sites I visited were EBAY and YAHOO. I don't remember that I discovered message board or newsgroups for another year or so.
My first ISP was Freeweb, which was indeed a free dial up service.
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A BIG HAINESHISWAY.COM BIRTHDAY CHEER TO OUR MOST ERRANT AND TRUANT DEAR READER, MISS ADRIANA PATTI!!!
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DR Michael Shayne is absolutely correct that the first foray for me into the world of cyberspace was on Fidonet where bulletin boards like GREASEPAINT (where I first met him) and FILM (which I moderated for a while) were the popular means of communication.
I was using my Atari 800XL with a 1200 baud modem then (I had upgraded from a 300 baud modem). My lord, how far we've progressed since those days!
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POSSIBLE DVR/VCR/TiVO ALERT FOR DR MBARNUM... ;)
It looks like they will be having a Bollywood dancing "class" during the last half-hour (of the fourth hour) of "The Today Show" today. -And if you aren't able to record it, I'm sure the segment will end up on "The Today Show's" website.
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TOD: I didn't spend a lot of time with message boards and things until the Fynsworth Alley site started up and met many of you then. I would check out sites that had been mentioned but never became a regular reader or contributor.
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DR DAW - do you bite your thumb at ME?
I do not bite my thumb at you, sir. But I do bite my thumb. :)
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DR JMK - As for "How does DR elmore do it?", well... I believe it's all about keeping a balance between his DVD opera viewing and his VHS collection.
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...which gives a whole new meaning to the term crossover... ;)
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If Sweeney were Spanish and had a sheet cake birthday party:
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OK. I have to tell you, I just don't have a mind for geneaology. My mind just glazes over when I try to contemplate classifying relationships. I just can't do it.
So the relative that is visiting from Minnesota is the wife of my DH's younger brother. If she were my DH's sister, I would call her my sister-in-law. But since she is related to his family by marriage, what is her relationship to me, exactly?
Oy. :P
[ps: she is a dear and I'm nothing less than delighted that she is here. :) ]
I think she is still your sister-in-law (maybe once removed).
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It is 13 here
Interesting--I just so happen to be listening to your weather's cast album as I type. :)
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Thanks, DR Kerry!
(maybe once removed)
That is the part where I cry "Uncle!" [so to speak].
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Interesting--I just so happen to be listening to your weather's cast album as I type. :)
:)
Let me know when you get to "It's Too Darn Hot"...
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Tuesday morning greetings from the Miami Township branch of Dayton Metro Library! I'm on my way to 2 meetings with the grant writers and had to return some items and pick up some others. It's too early to go to the meeting site, so here I am. On my way here, I had a very interesting session with Debbie the optician, who agreed that the reading portion of my new lenses is pretty skimpy. They're remaking the lenses and I should have them in a week or so.
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Happiest of birthdays to E & T DR Andriana Patti - we miss you!
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A very merry Happy Birthday to the adorable Adrianna Patti!!! Hope you have a great day!!
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Speaking of eBay--I hate, hate, hate the "new search experience" and other "improvements" over the past year. I will never sell again on eBay, that's for damned sure, and I really don't even buy that much anymore (of course some would say that's because there's nothing left after my first several years there ;) ).
Speaking of relatives--I'm very, very, very disappointed that this shlub from whom I won two (count 'em) things on eBay who is probably the guy Keith L. tracked down for me who might be my second cousin and might be able to provide info on my father's family can't even take the time to respond to my stalking emails. (Was that a runon sentence? Do I care?). ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR AP. I LOVE YOUR WIRESERVICE REPORTS!
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DR DAW - do you bite your thumb at ME?
I do not bite my thumb at you, sir. But I do bite my thumb. :)
Boy that Shakespeare could turn a phrase.
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TOD:
I think the first website that I visited on a regular basis, and this was back in the late 1990s, was the old SINISTER CINEMA chat board. I believe JRand was a visitor there as well.
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OK, I'm going to check out my books, get some coffee, and head to the north side of Dayton for my meetings. Bye for now!
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Was that a runon sentence?
You learn quickly, grasshopper! :)
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Yes DR MBARNUM I was on the Sinister Cinema board....and also the Horror-Wood site.....
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Was that a runon sentence?
As opposed to a "Runyon" sentence?
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I'm going to tend to some various items on the computer before heading down to check the mail and then begin preparing some lunch.
WBBL.
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I'm quite bummed to hear about the demise of LIFE ON MARS. Maybe Mr O'Mara will return to flirt with Brenda Lee on THE CLOSER now?
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Was that a runon sentence?
As opposed to a "Runyon" sentence?
Don't Des me, bro'. ;)
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I just renewed my License Plates online and saved $5!
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"In Art class at Travilah, fifth grade students discussed the artwork "Three Flags" by Jasper Johns. The artist used a familiar subject and presented it in a different way. Students were asked to use the same elements of the American Flag and rearrange them into a new design. The finished products were displayed in the upper grade hall. Here is a sample of their work. Click on the picture to see a larger version."
Redesigning the American Flag (http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/TRAVILAHES/rwb/rwb.html)
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Let the casting ideas begin:
‘Sleepless in Seattle’ May Awaken on Broadway in 2010 (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/sleepless-in-seattle-may-awaken-on-broadway-in-2010/)
-Interesting creative team line-up.
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Let the casting ideas begin:
Mary Testa and Mario Cantone.
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So the relative that is visiting from Minnesota is the wife of my DH's younger brother. If she were my DH's sister, I would call her my sister-in-law. But since she is related to his family by marriage, what is her relationship to me, exactly?
DR Sandra says she is your husband's sister-in-law. But calling her your sister-in-law is standard.
"Once removed" has nothing to do with it. That's a different generation.
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But calling her your sister-in-law is standard.
And I am nothing if not standard. :D
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Happy Birthday DR Adriana!
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DR Jose thanks very much for posting that top chef link. I was quite unhappy with her after last week's show!
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DR DAW i agree with DR Laura. I think most people would call their husband's brother's wife their sister-in-law.
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DR Jose thanks very much for posting that top chef link. I was quite unhappy with her after last week's show!
You're welcome, DR Jennifer. -It's been quite interesting reading some of the other reactions from Richard Blais, Gail Simmons, Spike and Toby Young on Twitter over the past couple of days. -And I hope I can watch tomorrow night's reunion show at the hotel in Birmingham.
*And I did think that the sous-vide'd beef did not look like it was sous-vide'd. It definitely looked like it had been grilled.
*I also find it interesting that Toby Young's Twitter name is: toadmeister.
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And I guess she will call her brother's husband her brother-in-law.
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I'm up and very groggy, but the sun is shining, I've answered my e-mails and I intend to do the long jog.
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Ginny I am glad to hear your optician is having your lenses reground for you. Are you able to keep the current ones until the new lenses come back or are you stuck with your sunglasses again?
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Sleepless in Seattle?
I am a sucker for that movie. I wonder how the musical will be.
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Do we need to watch tonight's IDOL? I can't see there being any other top 2 other than:
Scott McIntyre (blind guy)
Lil Rounds (black mother)
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Oh and i've been trying to find out about the IDOL wild card show on thursday. I knew the fans would not get to vote (confirmed). I think each judge will pick 2 tomorrow night and those 8 will compete.
I've read where those people will perform and then need 3 of the 4 judges to say yes for them to move on. But not sure if that is right.
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I am so bored I could scream.
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Do we need to watch tonight's IDOL? I can't see there being any other top 2 other than:
Scott McIntyre (blind guy)
Lil Rounds (black mother)
If either of them are placed last in tonight's line-up, well...
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DR MattH, I don't think The Bachelor After The Rose 2 is just a recap of the season. Apparently after the turn of events last night they need to do another update.
And btw2, I am surprised that some DRs were surprised by the turn of events since they were leaked last week.
Jennifer, I don't read internet sites about shows so I wouldn't have known about a leak
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DR MattH, I don't think The Bachelor After The Rose 2 is just a recap of the season. Apparently after the turn of events last night they need to do another update.
And btw2, I am surprised that some DRs were surprised by the turn of events since they were leaked last week.
Jennifer, I don't read internet sites about shows so I wouldn't have known about a leak
Amen. Most of us, DR Jennifer, have more to do than spend our time glued to tv gossip.
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Ok, I'm going to try this. It's supposedly a real exchange between a Catholic Church and a Presbyterian Church
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part two of the exchange
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Part three of the exchange
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Part 4 of the exchange
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The Catholics have the final word
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DR Cillaliz - :D Where did you come across those?
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And speaking of opera:
Met Opera fans boo Zimmerman (http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/upstaged/2009/03/met-opera-fans-boo-zimmerman/)
Towards the end of article, there are hypertext links to an audio clip as well as a video clip.
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Unlike CBS which seems to be able to launch procedurals with the blink of the CBS eye, ABC can't seem to get even one to do well for them. Serialized dramas seem to be their forte.
Maybe too many folks are tired of "investing" in new ABC shows just to have the plug pulled, again.
der Brucer
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:) Cillaliz
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PAGE TWO LAUNDRY DANCE!!
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I never get these New Yorker cartoons...
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Cilla that was hysterical! Where did you find it?
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Tuesday morning greetings from the Miami Township branch of Dayton Metro Library! I'm on my way to 2 meetings with the grant writers and had to return some items and pick up some others. It's too early to go to the meeting site, so here I am. On my way here, I had a very interesting session with Debbie the optician, who agreed that the reading portion of my new lenses is pretty skimpy. They're remaking the lenses and I should have them in a week or so.
I'm very impressed the office called to check on you. This is a good optician.
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DR Cillaliz - :D Where did you come across those?
In an email...did I forward it to you? DR Jane emailed me and said it's an urban legend. Can you have an urban legend in the country?
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I never get these New Yorker cartoons...
Well, since this is not from "The New Yorker", there's nothing to get.
;)
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Cilla that was hysterical! Where did you find it?
I just sent it to the email on your profile. I got it from an Asst US Atty...your tax dollars at work
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OK. I have to tell you, I just don't have a mind for geneaology. My mind just glazes over when I try to contemplate classifying relationships. I just can't do it.
So the relative that is visiting from Minnesota is the wife of my DH's younger brother. If she were my DH's sister, I would call her my sister-in-law. But since she is related to his family by marriage, what is her relationship to me, exactly?
She is your own grandpa.
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Here's the link DR Jane sent me. It's got a link to a Church Sign Generator. You can make a photo of a church sign say anything, lol
http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/dogheaven.asp
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OK. I have to tell you, I just don't have a mind for geneaology. My mind just glazes over when I try to contemplate classifying relationships. I just can't do it.
So the relative that is visiting from Minnesota is the wife of my DH's younger brother. If she were my DH's sister, I would call her my sister-in-law. But since she is related to his family by marriage, what is her relationship to me, exactly?
Oy. :P
[ps: she is a dear and I'm nothing less than delighted that she is here. :) ]
I would call her by her name ;)
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Happy Birthday Adriana!!!!!
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OK, time for lunch and back to work
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I am so bored I could scream.
Go play on the Vixter's Wii. And make your own Mii, too.
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Just got a monster return done.
Well, not a real monster, just a complicated return.
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And I guess she will call her brother's husband her brother-in-law.
And not "You Silly So-And-So"? :D
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OK. I have to tell you, I just don't have a mind for geneaology. My mind just glazes over when I try to contemplate classifying relationships. I just can't do it.
So the relative that is visiting from Minnesota is the wife of my DH's younger brother. If she were my DH's sister, I would call her my sister-in-law. But since she is related to his family by marriage, what is her relationship to me, exactly?
She's your sister!
* SLAP! *
Your daughter!
* SLAP! *
Your sister!
* SLAP! *
Your daughter!
* SLAP! *
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And speaking of opera:
Met Opera fans boo Zimmerman (http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/upstaged/2009/03/met-opera-fans-boo-zimmerman/)
Towards the end of article, there are hypertext links to an audio clip as well as a video clip.
Here's Howard Kissel's take on it. Sometimes all you need to do is simply stage the piece to show you know what to do with it. I loved Zimmerman's METAMORPHOSES but that doesn't mean she's the rght person to be asked back after screwing up LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR last year for the Met.
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/culture/2009/03/la-sonnambula-1.html
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But calling her your sister-in-law is standard.
And I am nothing if not standard. :D
I was thinking more along the lines of "irregular".
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It's got a link to a Church Sign Generator. You can make a photo of a church sign say anything, lol
I used that site not too long ago to create a special birthday greeting for some DR or other. :) Can't remember now which one.
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I suppose I should go get a can in
Judt don't get in a can.
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I was thinking more along the lines of "irregular".
You were thinking? That's a good start. :D
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I am so bored I could scream.
Go play on the Vixter's Wii. And make your own Mii, too.
I already have a Mii - I am just so tired of everything! Tired of the TV tired of the DVDs tired of reading tired of looking at the inside of this house
I ma sure as soon as I am able to go back to work I will be desperate for this time again!
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OK - Time for a hair cut.
Laters...
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PAGE TWO LAUNDRY DANCE!!
(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/uses-for-vinegar-doing-laundry-ga-1.jpg.jpg)
Laundry? It looks like someone mixing a tossed salad for a large gathering. (This is the same guy who cooks his turkey in the dryer.)
der Brucer
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Do you really use vinegar in your laundry? :)
I have in the past, but not presently.
However, for how vinegar can added to your personal laundering experience, CLICK HERE (http://home.howstuffworks.com/uses-for-vinegar-doing-laundry-ga.htm).
I really like the breakdown of types of clorthing:
This one might be tres important to our DR DAW:
Delicates: If you're washing delicate items by hand, follow the garment's care instructions, and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the last rinse to help remove soap residue.
A few here might appreciate:
Leather: Clean leather with a mixture of 1 cup boiled linseed oil and 1 cup vinegar. Carefully apply to any spots with a soft cloth. Let dry.
And MBarnum should take note of this one:
Silk: Dip silks (do not soak) in a mixture of 1/2 cup mild detergent, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 quarts cold water. Rinse well, then roll in a heavy towel to soak up the excess moisture. Iron while still damp.
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I am so bored I could scream.
Go play on the Vixter's Wii. And make your own Mii, too.
I already have a Mii - I am just so tired of everything! Tired of the TV tired of the DVDs tired of reading tired of looking at the inside of this house
I ma sure as soon as I am able to go back to work I will be desperate for this time again!
DR Vixmom, would the cold air hurt your throat? How about just a short walk to the sidewalk (or in the backyard if there's a cleared path) just to look around?
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I am so bored I could scream.
Go play on the Vixter's Wii. And make your own Mii, too.
I already have a Mii - I am just so tired of everything! Tired of the TV tired of the DVDs tired of reading tired of looking at the inside of this house
I ma sure as soon as I am able to go back to work I will be desperate for this time again!
Aren't there any local support groups for women going through what you're going through? Maybe they have a padded room where you can just scream yourself silly.
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DR vixmom - I do feel badly for you. Could you go for a little walk around the neighborhood? Bundled up tightly, of course.
Oh - I see DR DtM already suggested it.
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Maybe they have a padded room
Or you could even lend her yours -
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Hello all, I had to show up today, not only to thank you all for the birthday wishes, but to celebrate the monumental occasion of Bruce's blogs B'day. Although I have not been around much I do appreciate the time I spent here and the amazing people I have met, and the laughter the blog brings into my day. Congrats on yet another year of wonderful fabulous-ness. May it continue to bring joy into peoples lives for years to come.
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Vixmom, you are welcome to come help me pull weeds.
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Do we need to watch tonight's IDOL? I can't see there being any other top 2 other than:
Scott McIntyre (blind guy)
Lil Rounds (black mother)
If you don't watch, you'll not see the performance by the other top-three winner. (Remember, you're the one who complains about inadequate exposure.) And without watching, how can you make a personal evaluation on whether or not Scott McIntyre or Lil Rounds earned a top spot?
der Brucer
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Vixmom, you are welcome to come help me pull weeds.
Have you taught the Goldstein girls yet?
der Brucer
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This should be a fun read when it is released! :D
Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1557837430/?tag=talkinbroadway)
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Have you taught the Goldstein girls yet?
They've got to be taught
Before it's too late
Before they are six
Or seven or eight... :)
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Because one can never have enough cute kittens...
(http://www.great-pictures-of-cats.com/image-files/cute-kittens-2.jpg)
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It's after 2 so the Vixter will be home soon. Hurrah!
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The chemo docotr called apparently I have an appointment for a checkup tomorrow afternoon. Well that will be something to do
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Because one can never have enough cute kittens...
(http://www.great-pictures-of-cats.com/image-files/cute-kittens-2.jpg)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!
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Yes, they like to help. Unfortunately, they just pull the tops off.
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Unfortunately, they just pull the tops off.
An excellent idea. When there is a muffin involved. :)
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I am making progress. I hope to get them pulled before they go to seed, so it won't be so bad next year.
Isn't that exciting?
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So the relative that is visiting from Minnesota is the wife of my DH's younger brother. If she were my DH's sister, I would call her my sister-in-law. But since she is related to his family by marriage, what is her relationship to me, exactly?
A. A purist would consult Mr. Webster - Sister-in-Law (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sister-in-law)
...the wife of one's spouse's brother
B. Or, more familiarly ...my squeeze's brother's bitch
der Brucer
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DR MattH, I don't think The Bachelor After The Rose 2 is just a recap of the season. Apparently after the turn of events last night they need to do another update.
And btw2, I am surprised that some DRs were surprised by the turn of events since they were leaked last week.
Jennifer, I don't read internet sites about shows so I wouldn't have known about a leak
Okay fair enough. Although it was all over (on tv too), not just on sites about shows. Actually i posted a detailed description of what would happen yesterday. :)
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Yes, they like to help. Unfortunately, they just pull the tops off.
Are you training them to pole-dance?
der Brucer
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Are you training them to pole-dance?
Just preparing their audition for bk's staged reading of TFNM.
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Do we need to watch tonight's IDOL? I can't see there being any other top 2 other than:
Scott McIntyre (blind guy)
Lil Rounds (black mother)
If you don't watch, you'll not see the performance by the other top-three winner. (Remember, you're the one who complains about inadequate exposure.) And without watching, how can you make a personal evaluation on whether or not Scott McIntyre or Lil Rounds earned a top spot?
der Brucer
I didn't say i wouldn't watch. I will.
And yes i have commented about inadequate exposure. That was my point here. the two i mentioned will 90% sure get through to the F12 because of their exposure before they even sing tonight.
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inadequate exposure
Are they taking their tops off, too?
Laura DR has started a trend!
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"In Art class at Travilah, fifth grade students discussed the artwork "Three Flags" by Jasper Johns. The artist used a familiar subject and presented it in a different way. Students were asked to use the same elements of the American Flag and rearrange them into a new design. The finished products were displayed in the upper grade hall. Here is a sample of their work. Click on the picture to see a larger version."
Redesigning the American Flag (http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/TRAVILAHES/rwb/rwb.html)
They look a bit like the projects from a quilting class.
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Are you training them to pole-dance?
der Brucer
Oh, no. Mae-Ling knows girls shouldn't show their vagina.
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The Catholics have the final word
Catholics rock!
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But calling her your sister-in-law is standard.
And I am nothing if not standard. :D
I was thinking more along the lines of "irregular".
A little Pepto Bismol will take care of that.
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This should be a fun read when it is released! :D
Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1557837430/?tag=talkinbroadway)
Oooh! I want the dish on some of the off-shoots, like the London variant. Der B and I saw that, with it's bit on Roger Moore appearing in Aspects of Love, and the very next day he quit the show! Talk about timing!
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Because one can never have enough cute kittens...
(http://www.great-pictures-of-cats.com/image-files/cute-kittens-2.jpg)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!
They're feigning that innocence, Vixmom! Do not be fooled!
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TOD
It took der B quite a while before he got us Internet access. He hemmed and hawed, saying it was sure to be this fad and not worth our attention. It was only after a friend of ours showed him what it was like that he finally buckled under and let it happen in our house, on our computer.
Within an hour of sitting down and playing on the Internet for the first time, I'd already posted over at that Sondheim site our esteemed BK mentioned. Der B just shook his head and muttered, "It figures."
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A Very Happy Birthday to DR Adriana Patti!!
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An anagram:
Adriana Patti = A Radiant Pita
I have no idea what that means. ::)
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Yes, they like to help. Unfortunately, they just pull the tops off.
;D
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Are you training them to pole-dance?
der Brucer
Oh, no. Mae-Ling knows girls shouldn't show their vagina.
;D ;D ;D
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DR Vixmom, do you have any friends who are home during the day? I'm sure they would be delighted to visit and take you for a drive.
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Four review items arrived in today's mail: PINOCCHIO on Blu-ray, TO CATCH A THIEF and THE ODD COUPLE (new Paramount Centennial Collection discs), and ANDY RICHTER SAVES THE UNIVERSE.
PINOCCHIO I will tackle when I finish with the BATMAN anthology. The others don't come out until March 24th, so they'll be shuffled in with the three Criterion discs I have waiting.
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I changed my plans and watched yesterday's AS THE WORLD TURNS while I ate lunch. Luke and Noah were on with the continuation of their mystery. (I now think it's Kevin behind it all.) They were not in the previews for today's episode, but I didn't have time to speed through it to get to the previews for tomorrow.
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Then, I watched BATMAN RETURNS. I've never liked this movie very much. It's kind of gross and unsettling, and the Gothic texture of the first one is refined a bit: it's still dark but it's more garishly colorful than the first.
The Blu-ray looks like I had hoped the first one would look: much better than the regular DVD version with true high resolution images and lots of detail. The first one was a bit of the letdown in that regard.
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I had about 75 minutes left to start on the bonus features and got about half of them done. I should be able to get them finished and BATMAN FOREVER watched tonight which makes me REALLY happy.
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Somehow, the title Batman Forever always sounds like a cheerleading song:
Batman Forever!
Batman Forever!
He Will Lead The Way!!!
(rah rah rah)
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I have some writing to do, so I'll hop off-line to accomplish that, and then head back down to pick up where I left off with the bonus features for BATMAN RETURNS.
WBBL.
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This just in -- literally. So new, the ladder is still in place:
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Okay fair enough. Although it was all over (on tv too), not just on sites about shows. Actually i posted a detailed description of what would happen yesterday. :)
Well, you did post a "Spoiler Alert", so... Consider it "not read". ;)
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Good Afternoon!
Ah... How I do love that hot, steaming, mentholated towel at the end of my haircut. AHHH!!! :)
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PAGE SEVEN HOT TOWEL WARMER DANCE!!!
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This just in -- literally. So new, the ladder is still in place:
Pretty.
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OK - Time to finish up one more load of laundry, and then I'll pack my luggage for my trip to Birmingham. -Which really shouldn't take too long since I'll only be down there for four days.
...And then I can have a nice, leisurely evening. :)
Laters...
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It sure does cut down the glare in the room.
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DR Michael Shayne is absolutely correct that the first foray for me into the world of cyberspace was on Fidonet where bulletin boards like GREASEPAINT (where I first met him) and FILM (which I moderated for a while) were the popular means of communication.
I was using my Atari 800XL with a 1200 baud modem then (I had upgraded from a 300 baud modem). My lord, how far we've progressed since those days!
DR. MATT
I wonder does Greasepaint still exist in any form.
I remember when TJ Edwards would post there under another name whose name escape at the moment/
I think he just might feel welcome here.
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Good Evening!
Was everyone else also doing laundry and packing for a trip over the past hour? -Except DR Michael S. ;)
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And, yes, I'm still doing laundry - I just want to come home to an empty hamper. However, I have packed my clothes for my trip tomorrow. :)
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Are you training them to pole-dance?
der Brucer
Oh, no. Mae-Ling knows girls shouldn't show their vagina.
She's safe - that's the only thing pole dancers don't show.
der Brucer
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Here is an interesting news item headline from playbill
Phantom's Shayne to Star in Schoolhouse Theater's Biography
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Here's the link DR Jane sent me. It's got a link to a Church Sign Generator. You can make a photo of a church sign say anything, lol
http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/dogheaven.asp
This is very funny! ;D
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It sure does cut down the glare in the room.
So the congregants can hide from the piercing gaze of the Almighty?
der Brucer
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Ginny I am glad to hear your optician is having your lenses reground for you. Are you able to keep the current ones until the new lenses come back or are you stuck with your sunglasses again?
I get to keep the faulty lenses (which really aren't that bad, except for reading) and they'll just switch them at the office when the new ones come in.
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I'm very impressed the office called to check on you. This is a good optician.
She knew when I left there on Friday that there might be a problem. She is very good at her job - today she even said, "Your right eye is bothering you more than the left, isn't it?" Just by watching me look at the tip of her nose. She was right.
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Well, I need to head out to run an errand, and then I'm meeting up with a friend for dinner.
Laters...
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In other news, I'm pretty sure I'm coming down with a cold :P
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I am so bored I could scream.
DR Vixmom - you could work up a detailed Facebook presence for yourself!
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DR DAW - I call my DH's brothers' wives my sisters-in-law. Except when I call them Kathy and Jayne.
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It's been another one of those non-stop busy days. I had to do a lot of e-mailing this morning, and finished getting the webgal everything she needs for the two new releases. I'm really pushing for Friday, which she says will be tight, but I've told her it's important. Then I did a really brisk long jog, then had a lunch, then had to go directly to an important meeting at LACC with the President, VP, and head of the Theater Academy. It was a very good meeting, and while Nudie can't happen this summer, it could conceivably happen next summer. However, we're also going to talk about making it a part of a regular season and seeing if that could work, the way we did The Brain. We shall see.
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The CD packaging for both titles was approved so those have gone off to the printers. We're hoping that the Anya and Rio CD masters will be overnighted to the pressing plant tomorrow, so they'll have that on Thursday.
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Listening to Rio with its bonus tracks - what a great and wonderful score. For those who are doing the usual "it's a soundtrack I don't care" thing - this is so delightful you should take a chance - it has a few songs, bossa nova cues, action cues, romantic cues, and Mr. Delerue, who gave the world many incredible scores (Day Of The Dolphin, Shoot The Piano Player, A Little Romance, and hundreds of others) is one of the greats. Don't miss out on it, it's something else.
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Right now, I'm listening to "Rashomon" and I'm enjoying it. I haven't gotten to the "Death of a Salesman" tracks, yet. Last week, the original Japanese "Rashomon" movie was on TCM...or was it Fox Movie Channel? Anyway, I've never seen it and will watch it soon. :)
It's a very nice CD, BK!
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FOX411 (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,504006,00.html#4)
West Side Glory: Musical Is A Hit Before Opening
The revival of the famed 1957 musical “West Side Story” is already a hit. Last week its box office take was so good that it finished second only to “Wicked” — even though it doesn’t open officially until March 19th — grossing an astounding $1,042,713 for its first seven shows. I’m told the producers have $10 million cash in the bank, and are aiming — fingers crossed — for a three year run on Broadway.
I took advantage of a snowy Monday and popped into last night’s preview for an early look. Arthur Laurents, the 90 year old writer of “WSS,” is directing the show. He happened to be sitting in front of me. Talk about spry! Just as the show ended, he sprinted up the aisle to give notes to the cast. Last year, Laurents directed Patti Lupone in a revival of another of his shows, “Gypsy.”
I can’t tell you too much about “WSS” just yet except that the theater was full and the audience loved the show. There are no “names” except Matt Cavenaugh, who plays Tony and has appeared in a couple of earlier musicals. He’s a break out star from this, but so is 21 year old Josefina Scaglione. She’s been imported directly from Buenos Aires, looks more Irish than Latina, and is drop dead gorgeous. She’s also a trained opera singer with a stunning voice. The story is that friends of Laurents saw her perform in Buenos Aires. She subsequently put an audition on You Tube, the famed director loved it, and sent for her. Talk about overnight sensation!
Broadway aficionados may rest assured that Jerome Robbins’ extraordinary choreography has been meticulously reproduced by Joey McKneely. The dancing in “WSS” remains not only of the highest standard, but something that truly can be described as “awesome.”
It’s kind of crazy to see “West Side Story” the night after “Guys and Dolls.” It makes you wonder why no one writes real songs anymore. It’s a lost art.
Seems like spring 2009 is going to be all about nostalgia on Broadway, which is fine. But it won’t be so much fun if traffic is all snarled up from turning the Great White Way into a mall. Last night even the people who work at the Palace Theater were wondering aloud about this cockamamie idea.
OK Big Apple residents: what's this "Broadway Mall" bit all about?
der Brucer
$10 Million cash in the bank - BK will believe after he counts it!
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Glad you like it. I'm getting some real nice compliments on the CD elsewhere, especially about Salesman - my worrying was for naught, as people think it sounds better than I led them to believe - I'd rather go overboard with the caveats so that if it sounds better it will be a pleasant surprise.
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I should think JMK would especially be interested in Rio given his love of all things Brazilian. There are a few homages to Black Orpheus.
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We're still on page seven?
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My editor is calling at six and I'll tell him where the one problem I had was and he'll fix it up. It was in the intro to Bridge Over Troubled Water - I don't remember the shots looking so choppy when we did it, but it's just one or two things that need adjusting.
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I believe I'll be watching a Paul Newman movie tonight, having just received the latest Newman batch. Which movie is unknown at this time. I've never seen When Time Ran Out and I'm tempted because it's supposed to be so bad, but then again so is The Silver Chalice, and that's 135 minutes worth of bad. But I might go for The Helen Morgan Story - haven't seen it in years and I remember enjoying it a lot. Or Rachel, Rachel, or The Outrage. Actually, I'll probably go for the latter.
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What am I, doing a monologue?
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I believe they're about to permanently close Broadway to all cars, hence the mall comment. This particular article sounds like it was paid for by the producers.
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This should be a fun read when it is released! :D
Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1557837430/?tag=talkinbroadway)
It's not going to be released until OCTOBER? AARRGGHH!!
I don't want to wait that long. They shouldn't have announced it so soon.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
DR ADRIANA PATTI!
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I had a frustrating day. That's all I'm going to say about it
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DR MattH, I don't think The Bachelor After The Rose 2 is just a recap of the season. Apparently after the turn of events last night they need to do another update.
And btw2, I am surprised that some DRs were surprised by the turn of events since they were leaked last week.
Jennifer, I don't read internet sites about shows so I wouldn't have known about a leak
Amen. Most of us, DR Jennifer, have more to do than spend our time glued to tv gossip.
I don't watch THE BACHELOR and I don't read internet gossip sites, but I read all about the big shock in last week's newspaper, as well as in TV Guide.
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My mother was very concerned she wouldn't get home from Bible study in time to see The Bachelor, lol
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I should think JMK would especially be interested in Rio given his love of all things Brazilian. There are a few homages to Black Orpheus.
And if you check your PayPal payments, you'll see I ordered both Anya & Rio within about 30 seconds of your official announcement. :)
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I had a frustrating day. That's all I'm going to say about it
Well let me tell you about mine and maybe you will feel better:
1. Today is my "senior choir" day, and we had gotten a request to perform in Vancouver, WA. I had had a devil of a time getting decent directions on how to get to this retirement home and had ultimately asked for the Administrator, who seemed to know what he was talking about. We discovered in driving up there today he didn't. I managed to get there but one of the other carpools got hopelessly lost, creating a lot of stress.
2. I got home to discover some of the most surly of the workmen who have been doing the development next door were back--the pavers. They, once again, had completely blocked my driveway and were using the front area of my yard (in front of my fence, but still my property) as a staging area. Because I had the roofers coming and going, I went out and told them they needed to move, at which point their supervisor started calling me every name in the book, as if I'm doing something wrong to tell them to stop blocking my driveway! They went on to harass the dogs, who are completely fenced. I then had the enormous "pleasure" of having my home be in Sensurround for three hours as they tamped down the ground and did the second round of asphalt.
3. I just came home after swim team with Gabe to a very curt message from an addle-pated woman who had booked my Senior Choir last session, but had then forgotten about it, so when we showed up at her facility, we discovered we couldn't perform. Anyhoo, she re-booked us, and I called to confirm we were actually on today, and she left a blistering message that of course we were booked, she had put in writing. She hadn't.
One good thing happened today, and it was quite funny--the owner/developer of the McMansions next door showed up, and, because he's a Fat Cat Republican (you can't convince me otherwise), he parked his Cadillac Escalade pretty much in the middle of the street, literally right under a No Parking sign. Now I have never seen anything like this in our neighborhood before, but about 30 seconds after he walked down to the development, a Parking Patrol "golf cart" (for wont of a better term) pulled up behind him AND GAVE HIM A TICKET!!! It was so surreal and funny.
Feel better now, Cilla?
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Crawling out of my editing cave (hell) to wish Adrianna a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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DR JMK, when possible I go online for directions and have those in front of me so I can question discrepancies. Sometime a small step is left out, other times MapQuest takes me the long way (often less miles but not the way one wants to go).
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DR JMK, thanks for the attempt to make me feel better. My day was still frustrating. Not enough to go into detail...hopefully tomorrow will be better for both of us... I hear the sun will come out ;)
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I should have thought JMK would have ordered twenty copies. :)
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Quite a few people from castrecl asked if they could just go ahead and order it now and I let them.
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I've been doing the weight watchers monthly pass and am considering canceling and just doing it myself with an occasional meeting. It would be cheaper and I could always re-up if I need to. I do know how to do it now and if I really don't want to keep paying forever. Hmmm what to do
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Time to head home and watch the season premiere (FINALLY) of "Reaper"! ;D
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DR Michael Shayne is absolutely correct that the first foray for me into the world of cyberspace was on Fidonet where bulletin boards like GREASEPAINT (where I first met him) and FILM (which I moderated for a while) were the popular means of communication.
I was using my Atari 800XL with a 1200 baud modem then (I had upgraded from a 300 baud modem). My lord, how far we've progressed since those days!
DR. MATT
I wonder does Greasepaint still exist in any form.
I remember when TJ Edwards would post there under another name whose name escape at the moment/
I think he just might feel welcome here.
I really have no idea, but I kind of doubt it since the board was drying up during my last months there. We would sometimes go for days without a post.
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When I went back down, I finished up the bonus features on BATMAN RETURNS. There really weren't too many more featurettes to go. The trailer and the music video went by very quickly, too.
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Then I watched BATMAN FOREVER. It wasn't as I remembered it, and I found both villains so over-the-top, trying so desperately to outdo what Nicholson did in the first one that they wore me out long before the movie was over. (Say what you will about BATMAN RETURNS, but at least DeVito and Pfeiffer weren't playing to the camera at every single second of the shoot. They played their characters without resorting to that over-affected shtick and making faces at the camera that Carrey and Jones did in the third one.)
For me, Chris O'Donnell was the real deal in BATMAN FOREVER. He's the one whose performance holds up now 15 years later.
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I also had time to listen to about 15 minutes of commentary on BATMAN FOREVER (much of it sounded familiar; I think I must have listened to this one on the DVD) and watch the first three featurettes.
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Then I watched AMERICAN IDOL. They back-loaded the show tonight. Except for the wonderful Von, all the best singers seemed to be in the last half: Scott, Lil Rounds, the Puerto Rican guy whose name I can't remember, the woman brought back at the last minute, and the Kelli Pickler clone. They were all very entertaining.
Funny with all the talk earlier today about watching or not watching tonight. I think it was the best of the three rounds overall.
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I finished my evening by skimming through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No boys and they weren't in the previews either.
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I just order ANYA.
I think it will be a nice companion recording to Anastasia Affaire aka Anastasia: The Musical which was a revised version of ANYA
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I must do some writing, so I'll sign off for today.
Good night!
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Then I watched AMERICAN IDOL. They back-loaded the show tonight. Except for the wonderful Von, all the best singers seemed to be in the last half: Scott, Lil Rounds, the Puerto Rican guy whose name I can't remember, the woman brought back at the last minute, and the Kelli Pickler clone. They were all very entertaining.
A. It was a shame Von Smith went first - it was overwhealmed by the poor performances that followed.
B. The Puerto Rican guy was Jorge Nuñez - whom, I suspect. will get third.
C. Woman brought back at the last minute was Felicia Barten, and the country gal was Kendall Beard. Together with Von, they may get wild card pick-ups.
D. The rest were remarkably forgettable.
der Brucer
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2. I got home to discover some of the most surly of the workmen who have been doing the development next door were back--the pavers. They, once again, had completely blocked my driveway and were using the front area of my yard (in front of my fence, but still my property) as a staging area. Because I had the roofers coming and going, I went out and told them they needed to move, at which point their supervisor started calling me every name in the book, as if I'm doing something wrong to tell them to stop blocking my driveway! They went on to harass the dogs, who are completely fenced. I then had the enormous "pleasure" of having my home be in Sensurround for three hours as they tamped down the ground and did the second round of asphalt.
You should be gaining some affection for the 2nd Amendment.
der Brucer
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DR DERBRUCER - Mayor Plans to Close Parts of Broadway to Traffic (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/nyregion/26broadway.html)
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Oh...
Good Evening!
And, yes, I had a very good evening. :)
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Page eight? Do my eyes deceive me? Funny, I've never deceived my eyes.
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Finished with my viewing for the evening and am listening to the London cast album of Irma La Douce - released by a London company that specializes in public domain releases - it's mastered from LP and it's okay - not nearly as good as my mastering guy is, but it's interesting hearing the differences between this and the B'way cast album which had slightly different orchestrations (augmented by Robert Ginzler).
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I ate something called kettle corn - I thought I was buying regular low-fat popcorn, but this crap was GROSS - sweet and yuckilicious.
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I ate something called kettle corn - I thought I was buying regular low-fat popcorn, but this crap was GROSS - sweet and yuckilicious.
Oooh.. I love Kettle Corn - salty and sweet! However...
Since most commercially sold popcorn is now air-popped - at least the stuff I see on the shelves - it's all basically "low-fat". Now, if it cheddar-flavored, that might be a different story. But, "low-fat popcorn" is just as special as "low-fat vegetables" - and I have seen pre-packs of carrots and celery sticks marked "low-fat, no cholesterol" - well, DUH!
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PAGE NINE KETTLE CORN DANCE!!!!!!!!!
(http://www.dnronline.com/photos/w100706KettleKorn4NF_1160546763.jpg)
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Stir slowly, and a carry a big stick.
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Hmm.. Just saw a news report of a small earthquake in Southern California...
Did you feel anything, bk?
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Well, whatever I ate tonight is making me want to vomit on the ground.
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I didn't feel anything like a tiny earthquake.
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DR DERBRUCER - Mayor Plans to Close Parts of Broadway to Traffic (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/nyregion/26broadway.html)
Thank you.
der Brucer
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Yikes, since the tax office is at 36th & 7th, that closing might make traffic bad for me over on 7th.
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DR DERBRUCER - Mayor Plans to Close Parts of Broadway to Traffic (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/nyregion/26broadway.html)
Thank you.
der Brucer
You're welcome.
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Yikes, since the tax office is at 36th & 7th, that closing might make traffic bad for me over on 7th.
I think the traffic down at 36th & 7th should be "normal". They already have the "Broadway Mall" set up from Times Square to Herald Square - the added bike lane and the "green space" with the café tables - which has already taken away a lane of traffic there. And most of the traffic coming from the north has already been diverted onto 7th Ave. between 46th & 44th - "The Times Square Shuffle".
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OK - My flight leaves in nine hours, I guess I should get some sleep.
Goodnight.
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Travel vibes to Jose.
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Well, whatever I ate tonight is making me want to vomit on the ground.
Was it pre-popped or a micro-wave version?
(The Microwave versions contain a sugar-substitute rather than real sugar).
der Brucer
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Microwave - blechhh. I'm nauseous from it still.