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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were very august, and now it is time for you to post until the august cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: GALLIMAUFRY!
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Ooh, I'm first after bk. Usually that means I didn't sleep enough.
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HELLO, AUGUST?? DOLLY will be jealous!
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You've seen the "Wedding Dance" video... But have you seen the [unofficial] SEQUEL (http://mashable.com/2009/07/31/unexpected-divorce-intro/)?? ;) ;)
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An august occasion, indeed
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3-D pavement art (http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/07/30/3d-pavement-art-by-edgar-mueller/)
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(http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/souvenirs01.jpg)
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August - a month of important birthdays.
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Today is my last workday until August 21. Hopefully it will go quickly and smoothly!
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Yes, DR MBARNUM, I enjoyed to Scotty interview. He was very observant for a child and has some great memories to share.
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Another good rehearsal last night, although some lines in the death scene continue to be a problem....for the SAME people. :P
I took a few photos, but for some reason, my video won't upload on Facebook.
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Morning all.
We are off this morning to Anthony's cousin's house in Hamilton (IIRC), NY. We will take the Metro North train to Poughkeepsie. There we will be met by said cousins and will move on to the house. We will be there today and part of tomorrow. We will return sometime late Sunday afternoon. I doubt I'll be around much today so have a good one, if you are so inclined.
Bye for now.
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Safe travels, Ben and Ant!
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Good morning, all!
I am on my own today; Ron Raines is in Huston, Matthew Kiernan is in the Berkshires, DR Jose is in Richmond, and DR Ben is on Long Island, so I will have to manage on my own today. Luckily, things are improving, and in about 30 minutes, when the pain pills kick in, I will make a trip to the bakery up the street and the Duane Reade drug store across from it.
My freind Gion of the Miami University theatre faculty is stopping by for tea around 10:30, and I want to have a few muffins to offer him. I'll survive the trek. For the rest of the day, I have some work on OH BOY! and LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40.
Last night I watched the Opera Australia production of DIE FLEDERMAUS with Joan Sutherland, and I really enjoyed it. She's not so good in THE MERRY WIDOW but I found her very funny in this. The production is quite lavsh, nicely staged, and very well performed.
I think tonight I'll watch IM WEISSEN ROSSL again.
DR FJL, I am happy you and the lovely Julie are back safely from Pittsburgh! I'm even happier that you had a good time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Healthy Vibes to DRs Michael S and vixmom, positive vibes to DR Ginny and Richard, and Happy Weekend Vibes to everyone! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Thanks, Larry.
sending vibes your way as always
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I never posted this during the past week but the gentleman who is part of the older couple I've mentioned in previous posts passed away this week. Anthony has been friends with the woman, Elinor, for over 30 years (she's 86). She married George (He was 81 and they lived in a retirement village on Long Island) seven years ago. George was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus (sp) about a year and half ago. After a long battle he died on Wednesday. Anthony has been helping Elinor for the past few months (he is her health care proxy, etc) and he went out to Long Island on Tuesday. The wake was Thursday and the funeral was yesterday. He now needs a break from all the emotional turmoil. Elinor told him to go away for a few days and relax which is why we're going up to Sue and Michael's for the rest of the weekend (Anthony got back in the city last night about 9pm).
That's the news from Chelsea.
Good vibes to all our dear friends, especially Larry!!!
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I don't believe I've mentioned this, but then again my participation only became official last night: I am performing in a reading today (and several future readings) of my dear friend Coni's play CANDLEDANCING. I did this role many moons ago when the script was still in the gestation period, now, the script is published (!), available at Amazon (!) and readings throughout Pittsburgh and NYC are in order. . .
http://tinyurl.com/lyb4jt (http://tinyurl.com/lyb4jt)
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I hope you and Ant have an especially relaxing day, Ben. How good of Ant to take care of his friend.
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And congrats to td on the reading.
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I am quite proud of myself. I managed to walk two blocks to the drug store, up and down a flight of stairs there, and cross the street to the Corner Bakery without the aid of crutches. I took one along in case. After the bakery, I headed home. walked a block, and hailed a taxi for the last one. This is a very good sign: on July 14, I couldn't walk at all! I doubt that my perambulations for the rest of the day will be inside my apartment. I've decided, too, that tomorrow I will attempt the laundry.
DR Ben, we have to set a date fro you and Anthony, if he'd like, to come over and watch THE BEGGAR'S OPERA. There is also another production of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER that I want to purchase.
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I'm glad you are doing better, Elmore. Did you ever get a diagnosis?
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Good morning, ALL!!!!
I need to catch up on posts.
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I'm glad you are doing better, Elmore. Did you ever get a diagnosis?
Nope! Dammit.
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Im happy to read DR elmore walked by himself :) !!! Keep improving!
DR Vixmom, sorry you needed an emergency visit to the hospital. I think DR Jennifer might be right about it being a panic attack, you have had way too much stress.
CONTINUED VIBES TO JOHN & ALL WHO NEED THEM!
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Condolences to Ant.
Congrats to td.
Another busy day & I need to begin getting ready for Philadelphia :)
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Good news, td!
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A woman at our church had a panic attack after a service once. Looked to all of us that it was a heart attack or something more serious.
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Good morning!
It's been overcast today, and we may get more showers. The ground is too moist to attempt mowing.
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Today is my last workday until August 21. Hopefully it will go quickly and smoothly!
That's a long break. Are you on vacation?
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For the first time in a week, I was able to sleep lying down instead of propped up in bed last night. My arm was killing me when I got up, but while I was asleep, it was wonderful to sleep in a normal position.
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Page Two Dance!!!
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TOD:
I'm not much for appetizers, but I do love the Bloomin' Onion at Outback. One appetizer I've never cared for is caviar.
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Continuing my day of relaxation today, I plan to watch MURDER SHE WROTE episodes this afternoon (along with ROYAL PAINS as I eat lunch).
Tonight, I think I'll watch at least one TARZAN movie with Lex Barker (they're pretty short) and then find something else.
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APPALOOSA comes on HBO-HD tonight, and I'm still deciding whether I want to watch it or not. I like the cast; I'll have to see how long it is. If it's an epic-length western, I'm not sure I'd have the patience for it.
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On TV Tonight!™
ABC - DIRTY SEXY MONEY
NBC - FACE THE ACE
FOX - AMERICA'S MOST WANTED
BBCA - BEING HUMAN
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Sounds like some improvement for you, DR Elmore. I hope it continues. As I've found with my own ailment, any improvement is encouraging and lifts my spirits.
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A woman at our church had a panic attack after a service once.
Sermons can do that to you.
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Cautious optimism for DRs elmore3003 and Matt H. :)
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TOD:
mini quiches
potato skins
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And the word of the day is: GALLIMAUFRY!
And The Song Of The Day Is: THE BEST YEARS OF HIS LIFE
Brilliant Lyric by Ira Gershwin in one of the dream sequences of LADY IN THE DARK
He gave her the best years of his life
She was,shall we call it,his mistress?
'Twas only for her he's divorcing his wife
And now the man's in distress.
The master who once was the master of two
Would make of his Mistress his Mrs.
But he missed out on Mrs. for the Mistress is through--
What a Mess of a MISH MASH this is
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Saturday morning greetings! Who'd have thought that on August 1 we'd have the AC off and the windows open?
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Heading downstairs now to check the mail (though I am not sure why I bother; I haven't gotten anything delivered on Saturday in three weeks) and then think about something for lunch.
WBBL.
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One appetizer I've never cared for is caviar.
I prefer lots of it as an entree :D
der Brucer
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TOD
First: Shrimp Cocktail
Favorite: Oysters Rockefeller (Honorable Mention: Pate)
Exotic: Softshell Crab Maki
der Brucer
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I was going to post something-- something undoubtedly chock full of wit, wisdom, frivolity and recommended daily amount of niacin and zinc, but I forgot what it was. ??? :o :-\ :)
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Sounds like some improvement for you, DR Elmore. I hope it continues. As I've found with my own ailment, any improvement is encouraging and lifts my spirits.
Thaks, DR Matt H! I hope your problem is over soon, too!
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My company has just left and I will now work on an Arlen tune.
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TOD:
First and favorite - clam dip made from my mom's recipe.
Actually, I have a lot of appetizer recipes that I like - shrimp spread, Skyline chili dip, cheese ball, dried beef spread, dill dip for veggies. Sometimes we'll have a whole meal of appetizers for a special TV occasion like the Super Bowl.
It wasn't particularly exotic, but one of the loveliest appetizers I remember was the crab dip that Richard and I shared at a sidewalk table at Buddy's Crabs & Ribs in Annapolis, MD, on a beautiful evening 10 years ago this coming Wednesday (verified in my travel journal).
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Good morning everyone.
Today is pay the rent day, and cleaning day, whoopee.
I'm so glad it's August. I can't wait for the holiday spirit. Forget gifts, I just like the merriment of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and everything that takes place in December no matter what religion a person or friends or family believe in, it's always fun.
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Off to run one errand before getting down to the business of moving furniture to vacuum.
Absolutely glorious vibes to everyone today, for health, happiness, and August.
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Glad bk's next release will be a 2 cd set.
My order will be in (maybe it is already, have to check my sent email's)
Later gator. 8) 8) For cool weather today.
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Continued vibest to MattH and Elmore.
Elmore, I am glad to hear of your improvement!
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TD, I am glad you enjoyed RACE. What a fun movie! And yes, LOTS of twists and turns. I think this is one that would appeal even to those not into Bollywood.
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And I guess it was all right that I slept in today.
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DR elmore - Good to hear that you made it out and about this morning. And just because I am really curious, just how much was the cab fare to go one block?
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Back from the long jog, which was long. It's gonna be another hot day here in the City of Studio. I must now leave, but before I do, here's a fun something to do today - and it will be very helpful to me:
In the Kevin and Linda show, we're doing You're The Top - first with a lot of the fun original lyrics, but then we're doing a section of what it would be like if Cole Porter had to write the lyric today - so, here's one possible line:
You're the top,
You're an iPod mini
So, come up with your version of today's You're The Top lyrics - so much to choose from - rhyming is the hard thing and no cheating in terms of scan - it must fit exactly and the emphasis on words can't be off. Facebook, YouTube, hybrid cars, trendy foods, trendy people like Obama (rhymes with drama, so that should be easy), Martha Stewart, anything happening and now - restaurants, artists, singers, actors, writers, trinkets, gadgets, gamebox, Playstation 3, all of it. To it and have FUN!
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Well, as I mentioned before, I slept in a bit today, and I actually have yet to eat an actual meal. And since I can tell that my body and my brain are starting to rebel...
Laters...
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3-D pavement art (http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/07/30/3d-pavement-art-by-edgar-mueller/)
Edgar Mueller is incredible.
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Good morning, all!
I am on my own today; Ron Raines is in Huston....
John or Walter?
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PAGE THREE!
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I don't believe I've mentioned this, but then again my participation only became official last night: I am performing in a reading today (and several future readings) of my dear friend Coni's play CANDLEDANCING. I did this role many moons ago when the script was still in the gestation period, now, the script is published (!), available at Amazon (!) and readings throughout Pittsburgh and NYC are in order. . .
http://tinyurl.com/lyb4jt (http://tinyurl.com/lyb4jt)
Broken legs to td!
Good wishes and comfort to Ant.
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A woman at our church had a panic attack after a service once.
Sermons can do that to you.
It could have been your playing or your singing!
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Pain-go-away vibes continue for MattH
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Pain-go-away vibes continue for MattH
FJL, I am anxiously awaiting the You're The Top lyrics.
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Back from the long jog, which was long. It's gonna be another hot day here in the City of Studio. I must now leave, but before I do, here's a fun something to do today - and it will be very helpful to me:
In the Kevin and Linda show, we're doing You're The Top - first with a lot of the fun original lyrics, but then we're doing a section of what it would be like if Cole Porter had to write the lyric today - so, here's one possible line:
You're the top,
You're an iPod mini
So, come up with your version of today's You're The Top lyrics - so much to choose from - rhyming is the hard thing and no cheating in terms of scan - it must fit exactly and the emphasis on words can't be off. Facebook, YouTube, hybrid cars, trendy foods, trendy people like Obama (rhymes with drama, so that should be easy), Martha Stewart, anything happening and now - restaurants, artists, singers, actors, writers, trinkets, gadgets, gamebox, Playstation 3, all of it. To it and have FUN!
The Bendel Bonnet, Shakespeare sonnet line alone should be fun to update.
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I don't believe I've mentioned this, but then again my participation only became official last night: I am performing in a reading today (and several future readings) of my dear friend Coni's play CANDLEDANCING. I did this role many moons ago when the script was still in the gestation period, now, the script is published (!), available at Amazon (!) and readings throughout Pittsburgh and NYC are in order. . .
http://tinyurl.com/lyb4jt (http://tinyurl.com/lyb4jt)
Break that leg!
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You're the flop
You're the Birdie sequel
You're the flop
Butch and Sundance prequel
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Just finished watching the 1973 musical Lost Horizon for the first time. Some of the numbers were certainly cringe-worthy, but overall it was campy fun.
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You're the top
You're a bankers bonus
You're the top
AIG's ca-honus
You're the cast of MASH
Stephen Schwartz's cash on hand
Affleck's best amigo
Ann Coulter's ego
Lloyd Webber's grand
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Just finished watching the 1973 musical Lost Horizon for the first time. Some of the numbers were certainly cringe-worthy, but overall it was campy fun.
I saw LOST HORIZON - THE MUSICAL in a theater when it was released; and for the time that the film played, I knew what it was like to be sentenced to prison!
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Just finished watching the 1973 musical Lost Horizon for the first time. Some of the numbers were certainly cringe-worthy, but overall it was campy fun.
I saw LOST HORIZON - THE MUSICAL in a theater when it was released; and for the time that the film played, I knew what it was like to be sentenced to prison!
P.S. I didn't like it.
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Hip hooray
You're a mayor who's sin-free
You're the pay-
Check of Oprah Winfrey
You're a meg of RAM
You're a leg of lamb that's cheap
You're a car to ride in
You're our thanks that Biden became our veep
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Great, DR FJL!!!! Keep going! :D
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What DAW said.
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DR elmore - Good to hear that you made it out and about this morning. And just because I am really curious, just how much was the cab fare to go one block?
$3.10 but I gave him $5.00.
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Back from a successful reading and sale.
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Just finished watching the 1973 musical Lost Horizon for the first time. Some of the numbers were certainly cringe-worthy, but overall it was campy fun.
I saw LOST HORIZON - THE MUSICAL in a theater when it was released; and for the time that the film played, I knew what it was like to be sentenced to prison!
P.S. I didn't like it.
Even though I loved the first "Lost Horizon" and thought the idea of a musical would be interesting, I knew what was going to happen when I first heard that the makers of the movie had simply taken the Camelot castle and hung a moongate on it. The movie looked and sounded dated when it was released. Time has not been kind to the this remake except to move it from the realm of simply horrible to partly horrible/partly camp. I like some of the performers and some of the score, but still.....
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Encouragement vibes, free of pain vibes, good attitudes vibes to all.
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This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:
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Elmore-
Glad to See You're partially back on your feet.
Now You Need To Tap Your Troubles Away !!
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You just kill;
You're Lou Dobbs' neurosis
My great thrill
Watching Bruno's grosses
The First Lady's arms
As she calmly charms the press
You're the cast of Cranford
The love Gov Sanford had to confess
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You just kill;
You're Lou Dobbs' neurosis
My great thrill
Watching Bruno's grosses
The First Lady's arms
As she calmly charms the press
You're the cast of Cranford
The love Gov Sanford had to confess
Ring The Bell
Quasimoda Sorta
F J L
You're The New Cole Porter
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You're the call
That a bill's been paid off
You're the gall
Of dear Mrs. Madoff
Arthur Laurent's age
Suzie Orman's sage advice
You're a coupon mailer
The times Liz Taylor got hit by rice
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Arnold - i have a hunch about that one. :)
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Arnold - i have a hunch about that one. :)
I switched it around and sorta looks better
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FJL-Or Should I go BACK to the old one?
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TOD: I love to share appetizers or have an appetizer and a side salad as a meal.
I usually do not have room to eat both an appetizer and an entree.
All-time favorite (and probably the first appetizer I can remember having)-- a shrimp cocktail
Last night's (shared) appetizer was a caramelized onion tart with goat cheese. Quite yummy.
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A
APPALOOSA comes on HBO-HD tonight, and I'm still deciding whether I want to watch it or not. I like the cast; I'll have to see how long it is. If it's an epic-length western, I'm not sure I'd have the patience for it.
Appaloosa is the only film I actually went to a movie theatre and paid money to see last year. I loved it. Also watched it on a plane. It's standard length.
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Took a drive up to Pulpfest in Columbus last night. Hit some nice bookstores when I got in; hit the dealer rooms at the fest today. It was fun and reminded me of the good old days of the LA bookfairs, with lots of interesting stuff. Met Otto Penzler, mystery publishing-editing icon, got recognized a couple of times which was nice, but mostly was amazed at how much some ofthe stuff I've bought over the years has increased in price.
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AAPPALOOSA comes on HBO-HD tonight, and I'm still deciding whether I want to watch it or not. I like the cast; I'll have to see how long it is. If it's an epic-length western, I'm not sure I'd have the patience for it.
Appaloosa is the only film I actually went to a movie theatre and paid money to see last year. I loved it. Also watched it on a plane. It's standard length.
I saw the cast and I like them, and I saw the length which certainly seemed acceptable, so I did set the DVR to record it. I'll likely watch it later tonight or some of it tomorrow. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Page Four Dance!!!
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Thanks to DRs ELmore, FJL, and others I've omitted for the kind words. Much appreciated.
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I watched ROYAL PAINS while I ate lunch. I have really, REALLY tired of the Evan character. Is it the writers' objective to make him as irritating and objectionable as possible? I understand he masks his inferiority complex with ego-driven mania, but it is SUCH a turn-off. He has NO social graces at all and never knows WHEN to shut up or to know his place. I REALLY cannot stand the show when he's taking it over.
Both cases were interesting, and I always enjoy seeing Lee Tergesen guest starring in any show. (Peter Jacobson is not such a welcome guest star. And is there something in his contracts that he always gets matched up with babes twenty years younger than he is?)
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I watched another MURDER SHE WROTE episode. In this one Jessica appears on a famous chef's TV program (chef played by John Saxon) and he's later murdered. Good mystery with a surprise killer that I didn't guess.
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Got a big ol' surprise from Time-Warner cable yesterday: they have added LOGO (the gay network) to our regular digital tier of channels. I couldn't have been more surprised.
When I was the Paramount reviewer, I got many of their series and specials to review since it's a subsidiary of Paramount. But since I've been transferred out of that spot, I wondererd if I'd get to see some of these programs on the network. Now, I'll be able to keep up with the programming on the channel that I'd be interested in. I'm so happy about that.
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And now I'm heading back down to join Lex Barker in the jungles of Africa.
WBBL.
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My condolances to DR Ben's DP Anthony. :'(
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FJL's doing great - now how about the rest of you. Don't sit on your collective ASSES - be brilliant! I want something with iPod, laptops, iPhones, trendy restaurants and foods and people - Lindsay Lohan would be fun, Brittney, Paris Hilton, botox, collagen, plastic surgery, Meg Ryan's lips, Julia Roberts' lips, Robert Downey and jail and drugs, Johnny Depp.
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~~~Continued Get Better Vibes for DR Elmore!!~~~
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~~~Continued Get Better Vibes for DR Matt H.!!~~~
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You're the top
You're the bailout package
You're the top
Paris Hilton's rackage
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Back from the long jog, which was long. It's gonna be another hot day here in the City of Studio. I must now leave, but before I do, here's a fun something to do today - and it will be very helpful to me:
In the Kevin and Linda show, we're doing You're The Top - first with a lot of the fun original lyrics, but then we're doing a section of what it would be like if Cole Porter had to write the lyric today - so, here's one possible line:
You're the top,
You're an iPod mini
So, come up with your version of today's You're The Top lyrics - so much to choose from - rhyming is the hard thing and no cheating in terms of scan - it must fit exactly and the emphasis on words can't be off. Facebook, YouTube, hybrid cars, trendy foods, trendy people like Obama (rhymes with drama, so that should be easy), Martha Stewart, anything happening and now - restaurants, artists, singers, actors, writers, trinkets, gadgets, gamebox, Playstation 3, all of it. To it and have FUN!
This probably doesn't count as a "real" rhyme, but here's my contribution:
You're the top,
You're a mini iPod
You're the top,
Only dress in IZOD (http://www.izod.com/)
;)
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I've been very ambitious today, and I hope it will not not cause me a bad day tomorrow. I just finished the laundry and i'm all caught up on my proofreading for Life Begins At 8:40.
DR Matt H, Peter Jacobson lives somewhere near me. I see him occasionally at Artie's. He plays obnoxious folk very well, but he seems pleasant enough whenever I run across him.
I also spoke to my beautiful goddaughter Charlotte. We've made a tentative date to see the new Harry Potter film on Wednesday night.
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Back from the long jog, which was long. It's gonna be another hot day here in the City of Studio. I must now leave, but before I do, here's a fun something to do today - and it will be very helpful to me:
In the Kevin and Linda show, we're doing You're The Top - first with a lot of the fun original lyrics, but then we're doing a section of what it would be like if Cole Porter had to write the lyric today - so, here's one possible line:
You're the top,
You're an iPod mini
So, come up with your version of today's You're The Top lyrics - so much to choose from - rhyming is the hard thing and no cheating in terms of scan - it must fit exactly and the emphasis on words can't be off. Facebook, YouTube, hybrid cars, trendy foods, trendy people like Obama (rhymes with drama, so that should be easy), Martha Stewart, anything happening and now - restaurants, artists, singers, actors, writers, trinkets, gadgets, gamebox, Playstation 3, all of it. To it and have FUN!
This probably doesn't count as a "real" rhyme, but here's my contribution:
You're the top,
You're a mini iPod
You're the top,
Only dress in IZOD (http://www.izod.com/)
;)
You could change the last line to:
If it's made by Izod
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I've been very ambitious today, and I hope it will not not cause me a bad day tomorrow. I just finished the laundry and i'm all caught up on my proofreading for Life Begins At 8:40.
DR Matt H, Peter Jacobson lives somewhere near me. I see him occasionally at Artie's. He plays obnoxious folk very well, but he seems pleasant enough whenever I run across him.
I also spoke to my beautiful goddaughter Charlotte. We've made a tentative date to see the new Harry Potter film on Wednesday night.
Oh Lar, I hope you will be able to go.
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I've been very ambitious today, and I hope it will not not cause me a bad day tomorrow. I just finished the laundry and i'm all caught up on my proofreading for Life Begins At 8:40.
DR Matt H, Peter Jacobson lives somewhere near me. I see him occasionally at Artie's. He plays obnoxious folk very well, but he seems pleasant enough whenever I run across him.
I also spoke to my beautiful goddaughter Charlotte. We've made a tentative date to see the new Harry Potter film on Wednesday night.
Oh Lar, I hope you will be able to go.
I'll take plenty of drugs!
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FJL's doing great - now how about the rest of you. Don't sit on your collective ASSES - be brilliant! I want something with iPod, laptops, iPhones, trendy restaurants and foods and people - Lindsay Lohan would be fun, Brittney, Paris Hilton, botox, collagen, plastic surgery, Meg Ryan's lips, Julia Roberts' lips, Robert Downey and jail and drugs, Johnny Depp.
Sorry, BK, I am usually pretty good with this, but today I seem out of touch, and rather weird.
I rhymed "LuPone's new photo"
To "Filet of Toto"
"Mel Gisbson's jailin'"
"To Sarah Palin"
"The Yankee's Jeeter"
"The lastest Tweeter"
See, I am just not in the right mood.
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I've been very ambitious today, and I hope it will not not cause me a bad day tomorrow. I just finished the laundry and i'm all caught up on my proofreading for Life Begins At 8:40.
DR Matt H, Peter Jacobson lives somewhere near me. I see him occasionally at Artie's. He plays obnoxious folk very well, but he seems pleasant enough whenever I run across him.
I also spoke to my beautiful goddaughter Charlotte. We've made a tentative date to see the new Harry Potter film on Wednesday night.
Oh Lar, I hope you will be able to go.
I'll take plenty of drugs!
But isn't that how you see all the HARRY POTTER movies?
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Back from the long jog, which was long. It's gonna be another hot day here in the City of Studio. I must now leave, but before I do, here's a fun something to do today - and it will be very helpful to me:
In the Kevin and Linda show, we're doing You're The Top - first with a lot of the fun original lyrics, but then we're doing a section of what it would be like if Cole Porter had to write the lyric today - so, here's one possible line:
You're the top,
You're an iPod mini
So, come up with your version of today's You're The Top lyrics - so much to choose from - rhyming is the hard thing and no cheating in terms of scan - it must fit exactly and the emphasis on words can't be off. Facebook, YouTube, hybrid cars, trendy foods, trendy people like Obama (rhymes with drama, so that should be easy), Martha Stewart, anything happening and now - restaurants, artists, singers, actors, writers, trinkets, gadgets, gamebox, Playstation 3, all of it. To it and have FUN!
This probably doesn't count as a "real" rhyme, but here's my contribution:
You're the top,
You're a mini iPod
You're the top,
Only dress in IZOD (http://www.izod.com/)
;)
You could change the last line to:
If it's made by Izod
Well, my (very anal retentive) concern is that true rhymes are supposed to be rhymed on the accented syllable and EYE (of ipod or IZOD) is the accented syllable. It really should be something like "my pod" to officially rhyme with "ipod."
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I've been very ambitious today, and I hope it will not not cause me a bad day tomorrow. I just finished the laundry and i'm all caught up on my proofreading for Life Begins At 8:40.
DR Matt H, Peter Jacobson lives somewhere near me. I see him occasionally at Artie's. He plays obnoxious folk very well, but he seems pleasant enough whenever I run across him.
I also spoke to my beautiful goddaughter Charlotte. We've made a tentative date to see the new Harry Potter film on Wednesday night.
Oh Lar, I hope you will be able to go.
I'll take plenty of drugs!
But isn't that how you see all the HARRY POTTER movies?
Not since 1979!
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Back from the long jog, which was long. It's gonna be another hot day here in the City of Studio. I must now leave, but before I do, here's a fun something to do today - and it will be very helpful to me:
In the Kevin and Linda show, we're doing You're The Top - first with a lot of the fun original lyrics, but then we're doing a section of what it would be like if Cole Porter had to write the lyric today - so, here's one possible line:
You're the top,
You're an iPod mini
So, come up with your version of today's You're The Top lyrics - so much to choose from - rhyming is the hard thing and no cheating in terms of scan - it must fit exactly and the emphasis on words can't be off. Facebook, YouTube, hybrid cars, trendy foods, trendy people like Obama (rhymes with drama, so that should be easy), Martha Stewart, anything happening and now - restaurants, artists, singers, actors, writers, trinkets, gadgets, gamebox, Playstation 3, all of it. To it and have FUN!
This probably doesn't count as a "real" rhyme, but here's my contribution:
You're the top,
You're a mini iPod
You're the top,
Only dress in IZOD (http://www.izod.com/)
;)
You could change the last line to:
If it's made by Izod
Well, my (very anal retentive) concern is that true rhymes are supposed to be rhymed on the accented syllable and EYE (of ipod or IZOD) is the accented syllable. It really should be something like "my pod" to officially rhyme with "ipod."
Well, then, how 'bout
Kathy Griffin's "my God"
;D
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I've been very ambitious today, and I hope it will not not cause me a bad day tomorrow. I just finished the laundry and i'm all caught up on my proofreading for Life Begins At 8:40.
DR Matt H, Peter Jacobson lives somewhere near me. I see him occasionally at Artie's. He plays obnoxious folk very well, but he seems pleasant enough whenever I run across him.
I also spoke to my beautiful goddaughter Charlotte. We've made a tentative date to see the new Harry Potter film on Wednesday night.
Oh Lar, I hope you will be able to go.
I'll take plenty of drugs!
But isn't that how you see all the HARRY POTTER movies?
Not since 1979!
That must have been some good s*** for you to have seen a HARRY POTTER movie in 1979. :)
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Two left feet? No problem:
http://www.sonnyradio.com/swanlake_0001.swf
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Wow.
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Heading out to the theater.
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I'm leaving work. I'm going to a birthday party tonight! I don't think we need to bring gifts, but I'm going to bring some food and I need to go get it.
Have a good evening, all. :D
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You're the top.
You're an Idol singer
You're the top.
You're on Jerry Springer.
You're the baby's dad
A junkie's pad
On Cops.
And if Tyra wants a model
You're the top!
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You're the top.
You're Steve Jobs on Dancin'.
You're the top.
That's some fancy prancin'.
You're Simon's thrills
And the pills
That Paula pops!
And if Seacrest needs a date
You're the top!
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That's all I got right now.
Mediocre at best, but perhaps a talented person can improve.
DR MATTH - my vacation coincides with the run of LA MANCHA....so I just have to think about one thing...and my sister Molly who is coming in from Seattle on August 11 for a couple of weeks!
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We've made our daily visit to the hospital (no change for John) and met up there with our DS Rob. We had a nice dinner with him at Red Lobster and now we're in for the evening.
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So, come up with your version of today's You're The Top lyrics - so much to choose from - rhyming is the hard thing and no cheating in terms of scan - it must fit exactly and the emphasis on words can't be off.
You’re the tops
You’re a secret Santa
You’re sparkling sweet
Like a drink of Fanta
You’re the tops
You’re nice and kinky
You’re lush and sweet
You’re a deep-fried Twinkie
You’re the tops,
You’re an Octo-momma
I like the movie clips,
With kids in Cinerama
You’re the tops
You’re the Princess Di
You’re the dessert
You’re a key lime pie
You’re the tops
You rhyme like Adoph Comden
You’re the tops
Like a hit of OxyContin
You’re the tops
You’re a queen in drag
You’re the tops,
With your Prada bag
(I didn't cheat anymore than Porter did!)
Now, back to my day job.
der Brucer
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Continued prayers for John.
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Hi derBrucer. How is Woody?
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I watched ROYAL PAINS while I ate lunch. I have really, REALLY tired of the Evan character. Is it the writers' objective to make him as irritating and objectionable as possible? I understand he masks his inferiority complex with ego-driven mania, but it is SUCH a turn-off. He has NO social graces at all and never knows WHEN to shut up or to know his place. I REALLY cannot stand the show when he's taking it over.
It would work better if the writers had Evan get egg on his face a few times.
der Brucer
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Thank you, DR Laura.
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Hi derBrucer. How is Woody?
On the mend - he's back at work but tires easily.
der Brucer
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Tell him we miss him.
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Today is DakotaCelt's wedding.
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Today is DakotaCelt's wedding.
Really?
Wedding vibes to DakotaCelt and her new husband!
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My continued prayers and vibes to DR Ginny's BIL John.
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Continued healing vibes to DRs Matt H. and elmore.
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We've made our daily visit to the hospital (no change for John) and met up there with our DS Rob. We had a nice dinner with him at Red Lobster and now we're in for the evening.
Ginny, do John's doctors have any ideas or suggestions?
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Am I talking to myself?
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Vibes to TCB's self.
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G'night!
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That's all I got right now.
Mediocre at best, but perhaps a talented person can improve.
DR MATTH - my vacation coincides with the run of LA MANCHA....so I just have to think about one thing...and my sister Molly who is coming in from Seattle on August 11 for a couple of weeks!
That's great! I know when I was working, it was very hard doing shows, and I was always happy when one would fall during spring break or summer or Christmas vacation.
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Thank you, DR TCB, and best wishes back at 'cha.
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I started my evening with two MURDER SHE WROTE episodes.
The first had Jessica and her newest millionaire friend Loretta Swit handling a murder.
Let's talk a minute about what Loretta Swit has done to HER face: as horrifying and as modifying as the jobs done to Cher, Lisa Renna, Carol Burnett, and others. Grotesque.
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And coincidentally, the second MURDER SHE WROTE I watched featured Wayne Rogers as the primary guest star!
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Next came the next Lex Barker Tarzan in the order he made them: TARZAN'S PERIL. Featured in this is his third different actress playing Jane (and the worst yet). I remembered this one well from my childhood because of the phrase that gets repeated over and over during the movie: "Radecek escape." Criminal mastermind Radecek is played by George Macready. And guess who plays the new queen of a jungle tribe? Dorothy Dandridge!
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And then I watched APPALOOSA. I did enjoy it. Renee Zellweger plays a pretty dislikable character, but the male bonding between Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen is beautiful to see. I LOVED their easy relationship with each other. And Viggo's explanation to Renee that they were both with Harris and that's why nothing would ever develop between them was a touch of genius. First time I've ever heard it put that way in a western, especially with a straight man talking about his love/friendship/faithfulness for another straight man. Really terrific and unique explanation.
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Fingers crossed for another decent night of sleep. I'm heading downstairs now to see what happens.
Good night!
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Countdown to 45000 for MattH
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Thanks for the vibes Elmoore
But today was not a good day.
I had a very difficult time sleeping last night. Tried without the collar, but I needed it. I eventually fell asleep and when I woke I was in more pain as if the adjustment didn't work. Luckily my doctor works on Saturdays and I went to see. Then I came home and had a light lunch. I tried to do some work on the play, but I was just too tired and I lay down and slept for several hours.
I woke and decided to fulfill by obligations for the evening. I made short stays at each place. It was hot and it made the collar uncomfortable. Came home and did some work on the pay and now I'm ready to go to bed.
I hope everyone else's day was better.
VIBES TO ALL THAT NEED THEM!!!!!
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Just finished watching the 1973 musical Lost Horizon for the first time. Some of the numbers were certainly cringe-worthy, but overall it was campy fun.
Where did you or how did you watch it? TV? Video? Laser Disc?
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And the word of the day is: GALLIMAUFRY!
Sounds like The Doctor's home planet that has since been destroyed.
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I saw LOST HORIZON on a big, big screen when it first came out.
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Good Evening!
I'm back from spending a couple of hours out and about an Richmond. I did my usual walk up and down Carytown - including a stop into "For the Love of the Chocolate". I didn't buy any chocolate this time, but I did pick out a selection of some of their "gummi" selections.
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Then I headed on over to Dogwood Dell to catch a presentation of A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. It was nice being back at the Dell again, although, the last time I was there, I was actually conducting Jekyll & Hyde. I ran into some old friends, and even some of my former neighbors. It was great seeing them again, and they brought back some wonderful memories of one of my former landlords, Mrs. Lane. What a true Lady. Sadly, she passed away two years ago, but she lived a very full and sprightly 105 years!
And the weather could not have been nice for a show in the great outdoors tonight. Not too warm, and there was a nice breeze blowing throughout the evening. Best of all, no bug bites!
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~~~~~CONTINUED NECK VIBES TO DR MICHAEL S~~~~~
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DR td - Congrats on being "officially" part of the reading!
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~~~~~NON-ACHY MUSCLE VIBES TO DR MATTH~~~~~
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DR FJL - As for one of your "Top" lyrics - A "Gig of RAM" is the norm nowadays. ;)
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In other news...
I need to start getting my stuff together since I'll be heading back up to NYC in a couple of hours. -Yes, this was a very quick trip, but I'm glad I was able to fit it in - even with the almost nine-hour bus trip yesterday. And I even got to see my niece, Alexandra, too since my brother and her came down to Richmond earlier this evening too!
Goodnight.
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***HEALTH VIBES TO ALL DRs NEEDING THEM***
including Jennifer, Matt H., elmore3003, Michael S., TCB
and of course, for DBIL John and the sister of DR Laura
and vixmom and family!!!!!!
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You're the top
You're Barack Obama
Not the flop
Of Skip Gates' "Yo' mama"
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You're the top
You're the new moon mission
You're the top
In high definition