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Title: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 12:05:33 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were written and had wind, and now it is time for you to post until the windy cows come home.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 12:06:31 AM: And the word of the day is: OBSCURANTISM!
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Post by: Ben on January 19, 2010, 03:13:08 AM: Morning all. Back to work this morning after MLK Day.

I'm oatmealing and coffeeing at the moment. I must get to the Post Office sometime today.

We went grocery shopping yesterday so now the house is full of good things to eat like fish and turkey breasts and strawberries and salad and carrots and grape tomatoes and oatmeal and dried fruit and dried nuts and wild rice and coffee and tea and hearty brown bread and mini whole wheat bagels and bananas, apples and clementines and lots more. We won't have to go shopping for a month!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 04:23:40 AM: Tuesday morning greetings! No, I didn't sit here all night like so much fish - just couldn't connect when I tried to log out.

Surgery vibes to DR der Brucer!!!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 04:26:13 AM: I have a follow-up doctor's appointment today, after which I'm going to take some boxes to the booksale site that I really, really want out of my car. This stuff was donated by someone who does animal rescue and the boxes are covered in cat hair - AH-CHOOO! I'll probably stay to help sort and price books, go out to lunch with my friends, and then go to my mom's to take some empty boxes to the trash for her.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 05:03:25 AM: Good morning, all! Today is a McGlinnventory day followed by a trip to Toyland. After that, I'm back here to other various and sundry jobs, the most important being the IRS; I have to begin sorting my 2009 receipts so i can set up an appointment with my accountant.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for Der Brucer! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 05:04:50 AM: Surgery vibes to DR DerBrucer. ~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 05:06:32 AM: I've just been catching up on people's favorite toys from youth (yesterday's TOD). I know i also had an easy bake oven, and lite brite.

The interesting thing when you have kids in your life now is seeing which toys lasted. My niece is too young for an easy bake oven (although they still make them). But she has lite brite.

And now i even get to color again. I'm much better at it now! :)
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 05:16:14 AM: Vibes for Der B!!
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 05:17:29 AM: The things I played with the most were creepy crawlers (I didn't like the edible ones) and spirograph. I got pretty artistic with both of them!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:18:38 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 05:06:32 AM

And now i even get to color again. I'm much better at it now! :)

I always wanted that big 64-crayon box that the other kids had. So many colors to choose from! And it had a crayon sharpener built in!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 05:20:03 AM: A little something dedicated to the full-body scanners at airports AND to the upcoming FRANK SINATRA/TWYLA THARP musical.

Here's the link to FLY ME IN THE NUDE, parody of FLY ME TO THE MOON, and it is (to my knowledge) the first YouTube parody video meant to honor the upcoming debut of the Twyla Tharp musical based on Frank Sinatra's songs. The video has a twist of the airline security scanners that reportedly reveal every intimate detail of the passenger's body.

It's only about two minutes. And despite its title, it's totally suitable for all ages!

If you enjoy it, please pass the link along to others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn3AcCmPL00

Thanks if you have time to watch.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 05:26:30 AM: TOD: Tony Curtis: THE GREAT IMPOSTER, HOUDINI, SOME LIKE IT HOT, TRAPEZE, CAPT. NEWMAN, MD, THE GREAT RACE, SEX AND THE SINGLE GIRL

Dean Martin: Most of the Martin and Lewis movies, ROBIN AND THE SEVEN HOODS
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:33:18 AM: That's great, FJL.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM: Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 05:37:26 AM: Surgery vibes for DR derBRUCER.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 05:37:34 AM: Very funny DR FJL.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 05:38:53 AM: TOD:

Tony Curtis - SOME LIKE IT HOT, SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, JOHNNY DARK

Dean Martin - SOME CAME RUNNING, THE YOUNG LIONS, ADA
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 05:39:16 AM: Now I am off to do some Monday things.

I know....I know.....

AND the car goes into the shop today......
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 05:40:18 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Thank you, DR MattH! I sure a lot of the impetus was my anger over GUIDING LIGHT and the fact that my best friend is now uemployed but I also do not understand the low ratings for OLTL. It's a much better soap than AS THE WORLD TURNS and DAYS OF OUR LIVES. In 11 years of working out of my apartment, I've seen most of them at one time or another!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 05:42:46 AM: Quote from: FJL on January 19, 2010, 05:20:03 AM
A little something dedicated to the full-body scanners at airports AND to the upcoming FRANK SINATRA/TWYLA THARP musical.

Here's the link to FLY ME IN THE NUDE, parody of FLY ME TO THE MOON, and it is (to my knowledge) the first YouTube parody video meant to honor the upcoming debut of the Twyla Tharp musical based on Frank Sinatra's songs. The video has a twist of the airline security scanners that reportedly reveal every intimate detail of the passenger's body.

It's only about two minutes. And despite its title, it's totally suitable for all ages!

If you enjoy it, please pass the link along to others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn3AcCmPL00

Thanks if you have time to watch.

That was cute, DR FJL!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 05:44:44 AM: * * * * * Surgery Vibes for DR DerBrucer * * * * *
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Ben on January 19, 2010, 05:56:31 AM: Hope the surgery goes well DB!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 06:00:25 AM: Quote from: FJL on January 19, 2010, 05:20:03 AM
A little something dedicated to the full-body scanners at airports AND to the upcoming FRANK SINATRA/TWYLA THARP musical.

Here's the link to FLY ME IN THE NUDE, parody of FLY ME TO THE MOON, and it is (to my knowledge) the first YouTube parody video meant to honor the upcoming debut of the Twyla Tharp musical based on Frank Sinatra's songs. The video has a twist of the airline security scanners that reportedly reveal every intimate detail of the passenger's body.

It's only about two minutes. And despite its title, it's totally suitable for all ages!

If you enjoy it, please pass the link along to others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn3AcCmPL00

Thanks if you have time to watch.

Wow--that was fast. Seems like we were discussing this over dinner only last week! (I got the full body scan on my way to NY.)

I would love to send this to the head of the Sinatra foundation--I think he'd get a kick out of it and it promotes the show. But I'll wait for the go-ahead first.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 06:01:06 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Awww...I missed it. Is it online?
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 06:06:27 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 05:40:18 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Thank you, DR MattH! I sure a lot of the impetus was my anger over GUIDING LIGHT and the fact that my best friend is now uemployed but I also do not understand the low ratings for OLTL. It's a much better soap than AS THE WORLD TURNS and DAYS OF OUR LIVES. In 11 years of working out of my apartment, I've seen most of them at one time or another!

Very cool on having your letter published, DR Elmore! I did read that letter but did not take notice of the name. Congrats!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Kerry on January 19, 2010, 06:11:52 AM: Quote from: Ben on January 19, 2010, 03:13:08 AM
Morning all. Back to work this morning after MLK Day.

I'm oatmealing and coffeeing at the moment. I must get to the Post Office sometime today.

We went grocery shopping yesterday so now the house is full of good things to eat like fish and turkey breasts and strawberries and salad and carrots and grape tomatoes and oatmeal and dried fruit and dried nuts and wild rice and coffee and tea and hearty brown bread and mini whole wheat bagels and bananas, apples and clementines and lots more. We won't have to go shopping for a month!

I think I'll move to your house!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Kerry on January 19, 2010, 06:16:17 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on January 19, 2010, 05:38:53 AM
TOD:

Tony Curtis - SOME LIKE IT HOT, SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, JOHNNY DARK

Dean Martin - SOME CAME RUNNING, THE YOUNG LIONS, ADA

I'm surprised "So This Is Paris" is not on your list!
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Kerry on January 19, 2010, 06:17:34 AM: TOD

The Great Race
Operation Petticoat
Some Like It Hot
Houdini
The Prince Who Was a Thief
The Users
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Kerry on January 19, 2010, 06:18:04 AM: Vibes to der Brucer.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 06:18:35 AM: And still more surgery vibes for DerBrucer.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 06:22:40 AM: TOD:

I've never been much of a fan of either Tony Curtis or Dean Martin.

However, with regard to Curtis, I do like SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS and SOME LIKE IT HOT, and the sequence in THE GREAT IMPOSTER where he over medicates Edmond O'Brien is a classic.

Re: Martin, I really like THE YOUNG LIONS.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 06:31:34 AM: TOD:

Tony Curtis--

SOME LIKE IT HOT
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
THE DEFIANT ONES
THE BOSTON STRANGLER
THE SCARLETT O'HARA WARS

Dean Martin--

SOME CAME RUNNING
THE YOUNG LIONS
RIO BRAVO
FOUR FOR TEXAS
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 06:36:55 AM: About a year ago, I recorded and tried to watch Curtis and Martin in WHO WAS THAT LADY? but I couldn't get past the first ten minutes and gave up on it. I've since been told that it gets much better so I've been looking for another TCM showing.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 06:42:34 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 06:36:55 AM
About a year ago, I recorded and tried to watch Curtis and Martin in WHO WAS THAT LADY? but I couldn't get past the first ten minutes and gave up on it. I've since been told that it gets much better so I've been looking for another TCM showing.

I recall seeing Sterling Holloway star in a stage production of WHO WAS THAT LADY? at Seattle's Cirque Playhouse back in the late 1950s.

That production was much funnier than the movie, probably because Sterling never stuck to the script.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 06:54:50 AM: Good morning!

It's going to be a gorgeous day here with temps inching into the 60s. I'm loving this weather. My heating bill is also loving it.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 06:56:56 AM: TOD:

Tony Curtis:

SOME LIKE IT HOT
THE GREAT RACE
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
THE BOSTON STRANGLER
THE SQUARE JUNGLE
CAPTAIN NEWMAN, M.D.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 06:58:56 AM: Dean Martin:

SOME CAME RUNNING
ROBIN AND THE SEVEN HOODS

I wish I could add BELLS ARE RINGING. He's absolutely perfectly cast, and his voice is just wonderful in the singing. But in the actual film, he's BARELY trying at all. In the "I Met a Girl" number, he doesn't even bother to open his mouth to lip-synch during the playback. (He actually appears to be drunk while fighting his way through those crowds.)

I know there are a lot of Jerry Lewis fans on the site, but Martin is the only reason I can make it through the Martin & Lewis comedies now. I just find Jerry so oppressively "on" all the time, and I lose patience with his characters within ten minutes of his first appearance in those movies.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:02:38 AM: Today I'm starting of the Roberto Rossellini WAR TRILOGY from Criterion, and the first one up is the most famous: ROME OPEN CITY which I haven't seen in over 30 years. I remember very little about it, so I'm looking forward to seeing it again. The three films are on separate discs and are all loaded with bonus features, so I'll be doing one disc a day to work my way through everything.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:04:00 AM: TV Note:

WHITE COLLAR returns tonight with new episodes at 10 p.m. on USA. This is not a one-time move to Tuesdays but appears to be permanent (at least for the rest of its first season). Of course, if the ratings tank, I guess USA may move it back to Friday, but we will have to wait and see about that.

Note to DR JRand:

SOUTHLAND airs its second episode tonight on TNT at 10.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:05:20 AM: Most of the rest of the evening's programming is reruns apart from reality shows like IDOL and THE BIGGEST LOSER.

ABC also has new episodes of SCRUBS and BETTER OFF TED at 9 and 9:30.

Those who might want to try out Fox's new HUMAN TARGET show with Mark Valley will find the pilot being repeated tonight at 9 on Fox. A new episode airs tomorrow night in its regular spot at 9 on Fox.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:18:39 AM: I noticed that Steven Suskin's SHOW TUNES has a new edition coming out next month. I've never owned any of the other editions of the book. Is it worth getting? On the surface it sounds like an indispensible book for lovers of musicals, but until the write-up at Playbill, I had never heard about it.

So, opinions anyone? I'm sure some of you must have one of the previous editions.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 07:27:43 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I need to head out of the apartment in a few minutes, but before I do...
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 07:30:13 AM: ~~~~~CONTINUED SURGERY VIBES TO DR DER BRUCER~~~~~
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:32:50 AM: Absolutely! Sending best surgery wishes to DR derBrucer.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:33:24 AM: And now I'm going to head downstairs to clean up for my lunch outing today (one day late) with best friend John.

WBBL.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JMK on January 19, 2010, 07:33:31 AM: Today is the brokers' open house on our current house. Vibes for a quick and easy sale would be appreciated.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JMK on January 19, 2010, 07:34:01 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:18:39 AM
I noticed that Steven Suskin's SHOW TUNES has a new edition coming out next month. I've never owned any of the other editions of the book. Is it worth getting? On the surface it sounds like an indispensible book for lovers of musicals, but until the write-up at Playbill, I had never heard about it.

So, opinions anyone? I'm sure some of you must have one of the previous editions.

I like it, though I must admit I don't really turn to it that often.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 07:34:31 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:18:39 AM
I noticed that Steven Suskin's SHOW TUNES has a new edition coming out next month. I've never owned any of the other editions of the book. Is it worth getting? On the surface it sounds like an indispensible book for lovers of musicals, but until the write-up at Playbill, I had never heard about it.

So, opinions anyone? I'm sure some of you must have one of the previous editions.

DR MattH - I have copies of the two previous editions. As much as I appreciate the annotated index of shows and show tunes, what I find most valuable are the essays and the brief bio/profiles of the composers.

And since I just played an event for it... If you don't already "collect" them, are you interested in the latest edition of "Theatre World" (http://www.amazon.com/Theatre-World-2008-2009-Complete-American/dp/1423473698/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263915016&sr=1-1)? In general, the pictures(!) in "Theatre World" are more than worth the price of the tome.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 07:35:15 AM: ~~~~~QUICK AND EASY SALE-ING VIBES TO DR JMK~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 07:39:50 AM: And just in case any DR has any questions...

Tips for Safe and Efficient Haiti Donations (http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/tips-for-safe-and-efficient-giving-to-help-haiti/)

-from the NY Times. *Note the information regarding the distribution of the funds donated via text messages.

And here's a (partial) list of other charities and organizations that are contributing to the cause:

Haiti Disaster Relief: How to Contribute (http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/haiti-disaster-relief-how-to-contribute/)
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 07:41:13 AM: OK... Time for me to run an errand...

Laters...
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 19, 2010, 08:18:35 AM: Tony Curtis:

Black Shield of Falworth
The Vikings
Some Like It Hot
The Rat Race
Spartacus
Taras Bulba
Sweet Smell of Success

Dean Martin:

Rio Bravo
Career
Some Came Running
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 08:40:40 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on January 19, 2010, 08:18:35 AM
Tony Curtis:

Black Shield of Falworth
The Vikings
Some Like It Hot
The Rat Race
Spartacus
Taras Bulba
Sweet Smell of Success

Dean Martin:

Rio Bravo
Career
Some Came Running

I've always liked CAREER. Love the final line.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Charles Pogue on January 19, 2010, 08:47:00 AM: I don't know that CAREER totally works, but it's eminently watchable and probably resonates with anyone in show business. Yes, great final line. Based on a play.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 08:47:29 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on January 19, 2010, 08:18:35 AM
Tony Curtis:

Black Shield of Falworth
The Vikings
Some Like It Hot
The Rat Race
Spartacus
Taras Bulba
Sweet Smell of Success

Dean Martin:

Rio Bravo
Career
Some Came Running

Re: THE VIKINGS

Curtis' first scene was cut from the movie after its initial release, and (apparently) that's the only version of the movie that still exists.

I recall seeing the movie first run at the Coliseum Theater in Seattle. In that screening, there definitely was an initial scene between Curtis and Kirk Douglas that was missing when I saw it later on TV and the scene did not reappear when the movie went to home video.

If you look at the movie as it now stands, the first time that Douglas encounters Curtis, Kirk's opening line is "You again!"

Obviously, something has been cut.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:54:10 AM: And one hour and four posts later...

I'm ba-ack.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 08:57:24 AM: Thanks to Laura, Jrand, Dan and Edi

Jrand - Comment on YouTube is much appreciated!
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Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 09:06:24 AM: Edi - Just sent you a private message. Basically, if your sense is that they're generally OK with parodies, that would be great!!!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 19, 2010, 09:06:26 AM: Druxy, I have the film; haven't seen it for awhile (I actually have three different posters of this movie on the wall of my TV room...a Polish, Italian, and American). My recollection is that Tony is a slave who has been secretly training a hawk. When his hawk snatches prey from Douglas' hawk, Douglas tries to take tony's Hawk. Tony has the hawk attack and it takes Douglas' eye out.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 09:24:36 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 06:06:27 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 05:40:18 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Thank you, DR MattH! I sure a lot of the impetus was my anger over GUIDING LIGHT and the fact that my best friend is now uemployed but I also do not understand the low ratings for OLTL. It's a much better soap than AS THE WORLD TURNS and DAYS OF OUR LIVES. In 11 years of working out of my apartment, I've seen most of them at one time or another!

Very cool on having your letter published, DR Elmore! I did read that letter but did not take notice of the name. Congrats!

I was really surprised when EW contacted me about publishing it!

Greetings from Toyland.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 09:27:48 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:18:39 AM
I noticed that Steven Suskin's SHOW TUNES has a new edition coming out next month. I've never owned any of the other editions of the book. Is it worth getting? On the surface it sounds like an indispensible book for lovers of musicals, but until the write-up at Playbill, I had never heard about it.

So, opinions anyone? I'm sure some of you must have one of the previous editions.

I had the first and second editions and, much as I like Steve, I don't think I will buy the new one without perusing it in a B&N somewhere. Most of the stuff that interests me is earlier than the date where Steve chooses to begin!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 19, 2010, 09:36:37 AM: JRand, that car of yours sure spends a lot of time in the shop...have you been drag racing again?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 09:40:21 AM: Re: the Golden Globes ceremony Sunday:

I was delighted by a number of the winners, including Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Drew Barrymore and Michael Giacchino.

I thought the taste levels were breached at various points, primarily in Gervais' tasteless opening monologue, and in subsequent comments from Gervais and one or two presenters.

And I give a rat's ass in hell whether or not James Cameron had to "pee" or whether he subsequently relieved himself (or not).

The most boring acceptance speech, I'm sorry to say, came from Christoph Waltz, whose droning expostulations about Tarantino's hiring of him were vomit-inducing for me. Seriously...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 09:40:56 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on January 19, 2010, 09:36:37 AM
JRand, that car of yours sure spends a lot of time in the shop...have you been drag racing again?

I suspect the car has a crush on one of the mechanics.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: MBarnum on January 19, 2010, 09:41:21 AM: TOD:

Tony Curtis:

SOME LIKE IT HOT

THE ALL AMERICAN

Dean Martin:

No favorites, but do enjoy him in the films with Jerry Lewis.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 09:45:13 AM: Quote from: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 06:22:40 AM
TOD:
Re: Martin, I really like THE YOUNG LIONS.

Dean Martin surprised me regularly...and almost always when he was away from other Rat Packers.

I think he is delightful in "Bells Are Ringing"....and superb in "Toys in the Attic." I enjoy, thoroughly, his "western" performances, too.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 09:57:17 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on January 19, 2010, 09:36:37 AM
JRand, that car of yours sure spends a lot of time in the shop...have you been drag racing again?

Yes, me and Lori Nelson - who was once married to Johnny Mann (of the Johnny Mann singers), as Lori always says interviews.
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 09:59:10 AM: Watching A TIME FOR SINGING on TCM with Hank Williams Jr. A Sam Katzman/Four Leaf Craptacular.

Williams, Jr, has a nice voice and does some fine country singing.....and Shelley Fabares shows she has more guts than anybody by getting up in a Hank Williams Jr movie and "singing" a song called "Next Time I Say Goodbye, I'm Leaving."
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Post by: PennyO on January 19, 2010, 09:59:29 AM: Wholeness vibes for my pal, Der Brucer.

Congrats to Elmo!!!

Some Like It Hot!!!!

and "Yonda is de kay-assle a'my faddah!"
Title: Re: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 09:59:39 AM: DR MATTH thanks for the bulletins on HUMAN TARGET and SOUTHLAND.
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Post by: PennyO on January 19, 2010, 10:01:01 AM: Oh! One of my stories is in the next Chicken Soup for the Soul book, "Thanks, Mom" which comes out March 23. Since I've been dealing with a bit o' short term memory loss, I have to ask: Did I tell you this already???
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Post by: John G. on January 19, 2010, 10:03:19 AM: More surgery vibes for DR derBrucer.

Tony Curtis: Some Like It Hot, Sweet Smell of Success, Great Race

Dean Martin: Rio Bravo

BK, take a train ride some place or a ride out in the country and get some new scenery. It will help with the exhaustion. It's helping me.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 10:04:11 AM: Can't find DR ELMORE's letter on the EW website, but it doesn't look too easy to navigate....it might be there.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 10:04:41 AM: Quote from: PennyO on January 19, 2010, 10:01:01 AM
Oh! One of my stories is in the next Chicken Soup for the Soul book, "Thanks, Mom" which comes out March 23. Since I've been dealing with a bit o' short term memory loss, I have to ask: Did I tell you this already???

Last time we heard, it hadn't been a done deal! Congrats!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 10:06:21 AM: Oh.............it's Shelley's birthday so that's why we're having the TCM cheapjack musical festival.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 10:13:16 AM: I'm up. It's not raining at the moment, but looks like it might.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 10:13:30 AM: Excellent vibes and xylophones for der Brucer.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 10:13:49 AM: I'll try to smooth out yesterday's writing before Cason gets here.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:21:41 AM: Good Afternoon!

Hmmm... I'm watching "The Young & The Restless" and wondering, "When did that mole appear?"
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:21:50 AM: Anyhoo...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:21:58 AM: Cranberries!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 10:22:09 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 09:45:13 AM
Quote from: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 06:22:40 AM
TOD:
Re: Martin, I really like THE YOUNG LIONS.

Dean Martin surprised me regularly...and almost always when he was away from other Rat Packers.

I think he is delightful in "Bells Are Ringing"....and superb in "Toys in the Attic." I enjoy, thoroughly, his "western" performances, too.

I forgot about TOYS IN THE ATTIC--I like Martin a lot in that one too.

I need to add CAREER to my "Must See" list...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:22:13 AM: Post dilated.
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Post by: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 10:23:15 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on January 19, 2010, 09:06:26 AM
Druxy, I have the film; haven't seen it for awhile (I actually have three different posters of this movie on the wall of my TV room...a Polish, Italian, and American). My recollection is that Tony is a slave who has been secretly training a hawk. When his hawk snatches prey from Douglas' hawk, Douglas tries to take tony's Hawk. Tony has the hawk attack and it takes Douglas' eye out.

That is Curtis' first scene in the "current" version of the movie, but he had another scene earlier, as (I believe) he was getting off one of the boats and he had an exchange with Douglas.

Douglas' first line in the version you have certainly indicates that there was an earlier scene between them.

I have no idea why it was cut.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 10:25:50 AM: I read just now on Twitter that Kate McGarrigle has died.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 10:27:41 AM: Well, I have a ~~waste of time~~ meeting to attend so off I go...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:31:28 AM: Some passings of note from the past week or so...

Teddy Pendergrass (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/arts/music/15pendergrass.html)

George Jellinek (http://www.wqxr.org/articles/wqxr-news/2010/jan/18/wqxr-music-host-george-jellinek-90-dies/)

Kate McGarrigle (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8468913.stm)

Robert B. Parker (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/01/spenser-for-hire-author-robert-b-parker-dies-at-77/1)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 10:34:50 AM: I'm still here.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 10:36:41 AM: Now I want to watch Rock and Dorothy and Robert and Lauren......

A faithless lover's kiss is written on the wind
A night of stolen bliss is written on the wind
Just like the tide leaves
Our dreams we've calmly thrown away
Now they've flown away

The promises we made are whispers in the breeze
They echo and they fade just like our memories
Though you are gone from me
We never can really be apart
What's written on the wind
Is written in my heart

Though you are gone from me
We never can really be apart
What's written on the wind
Is written in my heart
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:36:59 AM: In happier news...

I was very happy to learn that the lovely and talented - and Tony Nominee - Celia Keenan-Bolger - was recently engaged to John Ellison Conlee.

And HHW favorite, Donna Lynn Champlin, has also been recently engaged. -Or however I'm supposed to state that.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:38:59 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on January 19, 2010, 10:34:50 AM
I'm still here.

Noted.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:39:18 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 10:37:15 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:21:58 AM
Cranberries!

Isn't this horse dead yet?

Shall I add it my previous listing?
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 10:50:48 AM: That's a LOT of names for just three people, DR JOSE!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:55:47 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on January 19, 2010, 10:50:48 AM
That's a LOT of names for just three people, DR JOSE!

Well... I was trying to avoid the whole trifecta thingy.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:56:22 AM: Oh... DR JRand... I guess you were talking about the first post on the page. ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:59:13 AM: And now...

Time for me to head back out into the wiles of New York City. I have a brief audition session to cover this afternoon, and then another class tonight.

Laters...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 11:00:16 AM: Oh no...

The NY Times just reported the death of author, Erich Segal (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/20/books/20segal.html).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 11:00:47 AM: Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings this afternoon.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 11:24:19 AM: ONE LIFE TO LIVE is cooking with gas today, although I doubt they can top yesterday's food fight with Roxie.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 11:30:51 AM: Quote from: JMK on January 19, 2010, 07:33:31 AM
Today is the brokers' open house on our current house. Vibes for a quick and easy sale would be appreciated.

VIBES!!!
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 11:36:22 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:31:28 AM
Some passings of note from the past week or so...

Teddy Pendergrass (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/arts/music/15pendergrass.html)

George Jellinek (http://www.wqxr.org/articles/wqxr-news/2010/jan/18/wqxr-music-host-george-jellinek-90-dies/)

Kate McGarrigle (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8468913.stm)

Robert B. Parker (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/01/spenser-for-hire-author-robert-b-parker-dies-at-77/1)

Erich Segal
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 11:38:32 AM: I'm currently reading my first Robert B. Parker novel, an early Spenser one. interesting timing.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 11:41:54 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 11:00:16 AM
Oh no...

The NY Times just reported the death of author, Erich Segal (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/20/books/20segal.html).

this article does not mention ACTS OF FAITH, his one book i enjoyed very much.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 11:42:22 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 11:00:47 AM
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings this afternoon.

Well, with derBrucer indisposed, I suppose you felt you needed to pick up his slack.
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 11:45:27 AM: ~~~EASY SURGERY AND QUICK RECOVERY VIBES FOR DR DER BRUCER!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 11:47:23 AM: ron i would laugh except i don't feel well today, not bad but not good. i really don't feel like doing my morning exercises. i normally feel better after i've done them, and feel like i do now while doing them :P
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 11:59:29 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Congrats, Larry! Which issue is it in? Our library subscribes to Entertainment Weekly. :)
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Post by: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 11:59:48 AM: I went and got my flu shot today. Has anybody else gotten theirs yet?
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 12:00:29 PM: Quote from: JMK on January 19, 2010, 07:33:31 AM
Today is the brokers' open house on our current house. Vibes for a quick and easy sale would be appreciated.

~~~Quick and Easy Sale Vibes for DR JMK and Family!!~~~
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Post by: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 12:00:52 PM: We get WHITE COLLAR still on fridays. But i think the new show airs for us this week too. I can't wait!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 12:01:08 PM: I think the only thing i have on tonight is IDOL, since THE GOOD WIFE Is a repeat.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 12:01:21 PM: Quote from: George on January 19, 2010, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Congrats, Larry! Which issue is it in? Our library subscribes to Entertainment Weekly. :)

Jan 22, 2010, the latest issue.
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 12:11:25 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 12:01:21 PM
Quote from: George on January 19, 2010, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Congrats, Larry! Which issue is it in? Our library subscribes to Entertainment Weekly. :)

Jan 22, 2010, the latest issue.

Thanks...I just placed a hold.
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 12:15:46 PM: Quote from: FJL on January 19, 2010, 05:20:03 AM
A little something dedicated to the full-body scanners at airports AND to the upcoming FRANK SINATRA/TWYLA THARP musical.

Here's the link to FLY ME IN THE NUDE, parody of FLY ME TO THE MOON, and it is (to my knowledge) the first YouTube parody video meant to honor the upcoming debut of the Twyla Tharp musical based on Frank Sinatra's songs. The video has a twist of the airline security scanners that reportedly reveal every intimate detail of the passenger's body.

It's only about two minutes. And despite its title, it's totally suitable for all ages!

If you enjoy it, please pass the link along to others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn3AcCmPL00

Thanks if you have time to watch.

Funny!!
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 12:15:57 PM: Quote from: PennyO on January 19, 2010, 10:01:01 AM
Oh! One of my stories is in the next Chicken Soup for the Soul book, "Thanks, Mom" which comes out March 23. Since I've been dealing with a bit o' short term memory loss, I have to ask: Did I tell you this already???

Congrats to PennyO!!
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Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 12:37:35 PM: Thanks for watching, George!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 12:37:49 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:56:22 AM
Oh... DR JRand... I guess you were talking about the first post on the page. ::)

Mais oui.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 12:37:56 PM: House showing vibes for DR JMK.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 12:39:05 PM: Feeling better vibes for DR JANE.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 12:58:19 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 11:59:48 AM
I went and got my flu shot today. Has anybody else gotten theirs yet?

we were getting those while you were waiting to get your h1n1
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:04:01 PM: thanks jrand. i rested for a bit & then managed my exercises without any problems, unless sherlock bouncing around to entice me to play with him is a problem.;) he was so cute i had to break and play with him. next round of exercises i'll repeat the ones i did & add a series of more difficult, and more painful ones. they are satisfying though as they are one step closer to my using my arm.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 01:06:28 PM: I am having a sardinacado sandwich. Yummy!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 01:06:48 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 11:00:47 AM
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings this afternoon.

Reporting the death of Erich Segal means never having to say you're sorry.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 01:11:53 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 11:36:22 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:31:28 AM
Some passings of note from the past week or so...

Teddy Pendergrass (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/arts/music/15pendergrass.html)

George Jellinek (http://www.wqxr.org/articles/wqxr-news/2010/jan/18/wqxr-music-host-george-jellinek-90-dies/)

Kate McGarrigle (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8468913.stm)

Robert B. Parker (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/01/spenser-for-hire-author-robert-b-parker-dies-at-77/1)

Erich Segal

I'm especially sad to hear about Kate and Teddy...they made some great music
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:12:16 PM: I totally forgot about THE VIKINGS for Tony Curtis. Add another item to my list of favorite films of his.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:13:35 PM: Quote from: George on January 19, 2010, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 05:34:22 AM
Congratulations to DR Elmore for having his letter to the editor published in this week's ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for writing!

Congrats, Larry! Which issue is it in? Our library subscribes to Entertainment Weekly. :)

AVATAR is on the cover.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:14:35 PM: Lunch started late and ran long. Consequently, I didn't get anything watched before I headed out. This made me very frustrated.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:18:04 PM: When I got in, I immediately watched ROME OPEN CITY. This is often stated as being one of the first of the neorealist Italian films, but apart from some street scenes with children and the occupying German soldiers, this is mostly a studio-bound film shot with professional actors.

It's very good, but I still find neorealist films like De Sica's SHOESHINE and BICYCLES THIEVES much truer to the neorealist style and genuinely moving with their amateurs in the leading roles. And Magnani is really missed once she's gone after the first half of the movie.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:18:57 PM: I started listening to the very excellent commentary (done for the laserdisc in 1995), but only got about 20 minutes in. This is one I'd like to hear all the way through.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:19:44 PM: I haven't had a chance to watch today's soaps or last night's CASTLE yet, and I still have all of the bonuses on the disc after the commentary, so I still have much work to do today on OPEN CITY.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:19:44 PM: :D :D :D

DerBrucer is out of surgery & looks good. He is still sleeping. there should be another report this evening.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:20:34 PM: oh, it was a triple-by-pass.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:24:45 PM: great story of survival in a haiti hotel.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/34933053/ns/today-today_people/from/ET
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 01:25:52 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 10:36:59 AM
In happier news...

I was very happy to learn that the lovely and talented - and Tony Nominee - Celia Keenan-Bolger - was recently engaged to John Ellison Conlee.

And HHW favorite, Donna Lynn Champlin, has also been recently engaged. -Or however I'm supposed to state that.

:)

So, will Celia become Celia Conlee-Keenan-Bolger? or Celia Keenan-Bolger-Conlee? or maybe Celia Keenan-Bolger-Ellison-Conlee?? :D
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 19, 2010, 01:28:59 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:19:44 PM
:D :D :D

DerBrucer is out of surgery & looks good. He is still sleeping. there should be another report this evening.

Terrific news, DR Jane!

* * * * * QUICK RECOVERY VIBES FOR DR DERBRUCER * * * * *

...though they'll probably have him up and walking by tomorrow...
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:35:09 PM: if not this evening. they have to remove the horrible breathing tube first.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:36:59 PM: RECOVERY & HEALING VIBES FOR DR DERBRUCER!

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/GetWellSoon128407326867783750.jpg)
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 01:37:44 PM: Thanks for the DerBrucer report, Jane.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:38:47 PM: COPING VIBES FOR DR S.W.W.!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:48:08 PM: Good news. Will keep thinking positive thoughts for DR derBrucer.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 01:48:45 PM: I must now hop off-line and get some writing done. Then it's back down to finish the bonus features on OPEN CITY.

WBBL.
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 01:48:50 PM: Topic of the Day:

Tony Curtis movies:
The Great Race
Operation Petticoat
The Rat Race
Some Like It Hot
Sweet Smell of Success

Dean Martin movies:
Airport
Bells Are Ringing

I know that I've seen some Martin and Lewis films, I haven't seen one since I was very young and can't remember what they are.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 01:58:15 PM: Thanks for the report, DR JANE!

Today I bought the 6 CD set of the Shostakovich String Quartets by the Fitzwilliam String Quartet.

Very nice....and of course the Goodwill price $1.99 for the set was very nice too.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 02:12:09 PM: Packages are done, and Cason's just finishing the postage. I shall then go do some errands and whatnot and then eat, then return and finally get down to writing. Luckily, I did about three or four pages before Cason got here - but those were all additions, so I haven't actually progressed from where I was yesterday - but I shall.
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Post by: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 02:19:38 PM: We turned in the keys to Mom's former home this afternoon and you could just see the relief on her face. She still has a lot to unpack, but she's glad to have the move behind her.
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Post by: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 02:20:15 PM: DR Jane - thank you for the report on DR der Brucer.

Continued vibes for DRs der Brucer and SWW!!!
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Post by: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 02:36:59 PM: I love DR FJL's most recent parody!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 02:42:44 PM: Congrats, DR GINNY......mission accomplished!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 02:45:51 PM: Well.....watching all of these movies today, I have to say that Boris Sagal directed Elvis in what is a much better movie than I remembered it to be....GIRL HAPPY.

This is Elvis' first outing with Shelley Fabares, and it includes Nita Talbot, Gary Crosby, Jimmy Hawkins, and Mary Ann Mobley among others. There are the usual misunderstandings, fights, and songs....but everybody is having a good time, and the songs are among the better ones in the mid-60's Elvis movie library.

Fabares even gets into the act dancing Ann-Margret like to "Meanest Girl in Town" (I don't think A-M would lose any sleep over the routine).

Nice job, everybody, and kind of a rediscovery for me GIRL HAPPY.....I know I saw it at the drive in!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 02:50:22 PM: Oh and Norman Woo Woo Grabowski as an undergraduate.
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 03:06:28 PM: It is raining.
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 03:06:39 PM: Huzzah!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 03:13:40 PM: Page Six Norman Woo Woo Grabowski Dance

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_i_AovfzNXgQ/SRJNAHh_qcI/AAAAAAAAcFM/RUf116bZwd8/s400/Norman%2BGrabowski%2509.jpg)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 03:28:11 PM: Yesterday, I watched a motion picture entitled "My Bill" starring Kay Francis. She had four children, three of whom were poster children for devil seed.

The youngest was played by Dickie Moore. He was terrific and was, for all intents and purposes, the real star of the movie. He and Kay Francis worked well together. Bonita Granville was in the film, but she wasn't particularly impressive or pleasant.

Earlier, I watched Kay Francis and Errol Flynn in "Another Dawn". A rather enjoyable film for what it was...about a triangle between Francis and her husband (Ian Hunter)_ and Francis and Flynn (her husband's second in command and best friend). It was all noble and about personal sacrifice and respect and love...and it was all decked out with a sumptuous Erich Wolfgang Korngold score. Very beautiful love theme graced this film.

I like Kay Francis. Wish her films had been better than they were.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 03:31:54 PM: Back from errands and whatnot and lunch at Hugo's. And now I shall write. It was raining up until about one-thirty, then the sun started peeking through, but only in one tiny area, otherwise the sky is totally gray.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 03:32:11 PM: Mad World will be here Friday morning.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 19, 2010, 03:33:35 PM: Quote from: bk on January 19, 2010, 03:32:11 PM
Mad World will be here Friday morning.

Wonderful!
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 03:36:59 PM: wow, you don't see this tornado warnings in so. california very often:

A storm moving through Central and Southern California has brought high winds, waves and lightning, prompting a tornado warning and pier closures.

Officials shut down piers in Ventura, Seal Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach because of 15-foot waves.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 19, 2010, 03:50:45 PM: Piers Shut Down!

This sounds like a headline in The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms!
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 03:52:13 PM: Quote from: bk on January 19, 2010, 03:32:11 PM
Mad World will be here Friday morning.

Yay!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 03:56:16 PM: I know, I know, who is this Miss Karen person posting gratuitous nothings ... But I have a good excuse this time for my E and T behavior. Caught the flu (I think from one of the little kids I costumed for our holiday show). Right before Christmas and just now feel almost human again. Never been that sick ...
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 03:58:47 PM: ... and for so long ... Knocked me for a loop, literally!

So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (better late than never)
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:02:26 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:36:59 PM
RECOVERY & HEALING VIBES FOR DR DERBRUCER!

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/GetWellSoon128407326867783750.jpg)

Ditto!!
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:10:35 PM: hi miss karen, sorry you were so sick for christmas and beyond. are you fully recovered?
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Post by: Druxy on January 19, 2010, 04:11:33 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on January 19, 2010, 03:50:45 PM
Piers Shut Down!

This sounds like a headline in The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms!

THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS was the first sci-fi movie I ever saw. It's still one of my favorites.
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Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 04:15:32 PM: Thanks so much, Ginny!
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Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 04:16:05 PM: Vibes upon vibes to der B and to Woody
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:16:29 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:10:35 PM
hi miss karen, sorry you were so sick for christmas and beyond. are you fully recovered?

Hi Jane ~ Thanks (me too!). Today was the first day I felt up to going out and running some errands (talk about cabin fever!) so I think I can be put in the recovered column finally.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 04:16:36 PM: Wrote two more pages. So much fun reliving this whole Nudie Musical experience.
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Post by: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 04:17:19 PM: Oh, DR Miss Karen, welcome back! Did you have THE flu?
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:21:38 PM: miss karen i'm glad you are back out into the world. don't overdo it at first.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:23:52 PM: Quote from: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 04:17:19 PM
Oh, DR Miss Karen, welcome back! Did you have THE flu?

Great to be back! My DH (a DDoc) didn't think is was the swine flu, but I had the one that knocks ya down for about 3-4 weeks (the sore throat, congested chest type symptoms that wouldn't go away)
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:28:28 PM: a DDoc?
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:28:49 PM: So what all did I miss here at HHW?

(just kidding, I know it's my responsibility to go back and get caught up -- may need to take one of those speed reading courses...)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 19, 2010, 04:29:34 PM: Quote from: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: Ginny on January 19, 2010, 04:17:19 PM
Oh, DR Miss Karen, welcome back! Did you have THE flu?

Great to be back! My DH (a DDoc) didn't think is was the swine flu, but I had the one that knocks ya down for about 3-4 weeks (the sore throat, congested chest type symptoms that wouldn't go away)

Howdy, DR Miss Karen! I'm sorry to hear you've been ill for some time. I'm glad you're feeling better.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:30:03 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:28:28 PM
a DDoc?

a dear doctor (I guess that's what we call 'em here in dear HHW Land)
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:30:54 PM: I hope this young cat makes you smile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqrMzcJPzos
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:31:23 PM: Quote from: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:30:03 PM
Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:28:28 PM
a DDoc?

a dear doctor (I guess that's what we call 'em here in dear HHW Land)

what kind?
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:31:47 PM: [/quote]

Howdy, DR Miss Karen! I'm sorry to hear you've been ill for some time. I'm glad you're feeling better.
[/quote]

Howdy back at cha, my darling DR Elmo!
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:32:13 PM: i'm still typing with my left hand one finger, the reason no caps.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:33:30 PM: what kind?
[/quote]

internal medicine
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:35:20 PM: Quote from: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:31:47 PM

Howdy, DR Miss Karen! I'm sorry to hear you've been ill for some time. I'm glad you're feeling better.
[/quote]

Howdy back at cha, my darling DR Elmo!
[/quote]

Me and my computer skills! How did I mess up DR Elmo's quote?
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:35:42 PM: good field. i have/had a few docs in the family & found our dinner conversations very interesting.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:36:29 PM: Quote from: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:33:30 PM

what kind?

internal medicine
[/quote]

See! I did it to DR Jane's too!
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:37:18 PM: Quote from: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:35:20 PM
Quote from: Miss Karen on January 19, 2010, 04:31:47 PM

Howdy, DR Miss Karen! I'm sorry to hear you've been ill for some time. I'm glad you're feeling better.

Howdy back at cha, my darling DR Elmo!
[/quote]

Me and my computer skills! How did I mess up DR Elmo's quote?
[/quote]

not sure since all you have to do is click on quote, and then type below the last [/quote] ;D
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 04:38:08 PM: interesting, it is still doing it. i have no idea why ;D
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 04:45:41 PM: Welcome back, Miss Karen! Glad you're feeling better. :)
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Post by: MBarnum on January 19, 2010, 04:55:10 PM: Why Miss Karen, how do you do!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:00:54 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:18:38 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 05:06:32 AM

And now i even get to color again. I'm much better at it now! :)

I always wanted that big 64-crayon box that the other kids had. So many colors to choose from! And it had a crayon sharpener built in!

Me too! My parents always thought that 48 was more than I needed, but would give in and let me get that...64? nope. I actually bought one the other day. I was going to have crayons at the office but have been convinced that I should do puzzles instead. So, I have some crayons and coloring books...lol. One of these days I may just have to sit and color
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Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 05:05:57 PM: Welcome back. Miss Karen
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:10:02 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 11:59:48 AM
I went and got my flu shot today. Has anybody else gotten theirs yet?

I got the regular flu shot in September and the H1N1 in December
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:10:57 PM: Congrats to Penny O!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:11:26 PM: Funny, DR FJL....and funny DR FJL
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:11:37 PM: Congrats DR Elmore
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:11:58 PM: Surgery and recovery vibes to DR Der Brucer ~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:12:48 PM: Feel better to DR Jane
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:12:59 PM: I'm glad Miss Karen is feeling better. The flu is awful.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:13:03 PM: Speedy Sale Vibes to DR JMK
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:13:23 PM: Vibes to everyone else~~~~~
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:14:02 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:10:02 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 11:59:48 AM
I went and got my flu shot today. Has anybody else gotten theirs yet?

I had my flu shot in September and the H1N1 in November.

I got the regular flu shot in September and the H1N1 in December
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:14:06 PM: We're now under an ice storm warning. Everyone was leaving the building today with bags and boxes of work. We're getting this take the office home for bad weather thing down pat
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:17:17 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 01:24:45 PM
great story of survival in a haiti hotel.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/34933053/ns/today-today_people/from/ET
I enjoyed the story about the guy trapped in the grocery store who said he's never eaten so much peanut butter...you can tell what aisle he was in when it hit
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:18:51 PM: Just read your report on Der Bruicer, Jane. Great news! Healing vibes to Der Brucer
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 05:19:39 PM: Holy moley on rye. I had a visit from a dealer bringing me some CDs. He and his partner were sitting at my dining room table. The table, which is round and marble sits on a pedestal. The one guy got up, pressing down on his side of the table. The entire third of the opposite side of the table broke off and shattered. I think at some point it had gotten "scored" or damaged, but boy was it shocking. I got the mess cleaned up and thankfully it didn't do any damage, but now I've got to go find another dining table asap, since I do all the Kritzerland shipping on it and there's not enough room now. I may go over to Restoration Hardware in Sherman Oaks, to see what they have that's reasonably priced.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:20:27 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on January 19, 2010, 03:50:45 PM
Piers Shut Down!

Is that a relative of Piers Brosnan?
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:20:46 PM: Yikes, BK. That's strange the table should just break like that.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 05:21:02 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:12:48 PM
Feel better to DR Jane

thanks. i've been a bit off the last couple of days, on & off. i did get out for a walk today in spite of the windy & chilly day. keith really didn't want to go but sherlock obviosly wanted to burn off energy, and the rain took a break. lucky me :)
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:21:21 PM: It is still raining. It should continue to rain for the next couple of days. Expect wildflower photos shortly.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 05:22:19 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:14:06 PM
We're now under an ice storm warning. Everyone was leaving the building today with bags and boxes of work. We're getting this take the office home for bad weather thing down pat

;D
safe storm & driving vibes!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:25:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:21:21 PM
It is still raining. It should continue to rain for the next couple of days. Expect wildflower photos shortly.

Looking forward to it!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:25:14 PM: Wild cranberry flowers!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:26:44 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 19, 2010, 05:22:19 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:14:06 PM
We're now under an ice storm warning. Everyone was leaving the building today with bags and boxes of work. We're getting this take the office home for bad weather thing down pat

;D
safe storm & driving vibes!

I had set aside tomorrow as a research and writing day - no appointments or court dates, so if it's bad I'll work at home and if it isn't I'll work at the office. I've already told Edith if there is an ice storm, we are closed.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 05:28:40 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:20:46 PM
Yikes, BK. That's strange the table should just break like that.

it sure is! how long have you had it?
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 05:30:05 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:21:21 PM
It is still raining. It should continue to rain for the next couple of days. Expect wildflower photos shortly.

wonderful news you have rain. we really need the rain we are getting, and more.
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 06:22:35 PM: quiet night.
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 06:33:36 PM: RAPID RECOVERY VIBES TO DER BRUCER
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 06:34:01 PM: COBGRARTS ON BEING PUBLISHED TO ELMORE AND PENNY O!!
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 06:34:20 PM: COBGRARTS?
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 06:34:48 PM: Congratulations, that should read
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 06:38:13 PM: COBGRARTS.....I like that
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 06:43:27 PM: congrats penny!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516MA6-WLcL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 06:53:57 PM: Nice, Jane!
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 06:54:12 PM: Congrats DR Elmore!

(http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/covergallery/img/2010/jan222010_1086_lg.jpg)
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 06:54:26 PM: Belated birthday wishes to Noel and Charles
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Post by: Jane on January 19, 2010, 06:55:17 PM: thanks vixmom. Elmore's took me much longer to find.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 06:55:22 PM: Hi Vixmom, good to see you!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 06:58:06 PM: I went to the grocery store this noon and it was already packed full of people getting supplies for the ice storm. I still laugh at the way we all run to stock up on supplies like we will be trapped for weeks. It may be a day or so if it's really bad, but that's not how people stock up. Of course I was there doing the same thing. I am really hoping that we don't lose power.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:09:28 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on January 19, 2010, 02:45:51 PM
Well.....watching all of these movies today, I have to say that Boris Sagal directed Elvis in what is a much better movie than I remembered it to be....GIRL HAPPY.

This is Elvis' first outing with Shelley Fabares, and it includes Nita Talbot, Gary Crosby, Jimmy Hawkins, and Mary Ann Mobley among others. There are the usual misunderstandings, fights, and songs....but everybody is having a good time, and the songs are among the better ones in the mid-60's Elvis movie library.

Fabares even gets into the act dancing Ann-Margret like to "Meanest Girl in Town" (I don't think A-M would lose any sleep over the routine).

Nice job, everybody, and kind of a rediscovery for me GIRL HAPPY.....I know I saw it at the drive in!

I saw a little bit of it on TCM-HD, and it looked fabulous. The color was super-saturated.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:14:42 PM: I had an nice evening of viewing: part work and part fun.

I began by watching the four lengthy bonus features on the ROME OPEN CITY DVD. They were all interesting features, but one was a video interview with a Rossellini scholar who discussed Roberto's use of locations in the three movies in the set. The problem was that I've never seen the other two, and he gave major plot points about the films away including the ending of the third one. No big deal; I'm not one to get freaked out by spoilers, but I have to think that was a poor idea. Of course, I'll be sure to alert readers about this when I write up the bonus features.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:19:30 PM: After I finished my work project for the day, I watched last night's CASTLE. A good episode and a nifty mystery, but I was not surprised by the assassin's identity, not because of the clue slipped into the script but

because the guilty party didn't bother to give any description at all of the person the police were supposed to meet for the payoff. They went in blind not knowing what he looked like which, for me at least, would not be something I'd let an informer do and give him immunity for. It just didn't make sense unless he didn't want to describe himself.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:21:11 PM: I skimmed through today's soaps. ONE LIFE TO LIVE really got to Fish's potential fathering much quicker than I would have ever thought they would do, but I'm so glad they did it this way and not having Kyle sneaking around trying to get DNA samples to check against hospital records to determine paternity before he told Oliver what was happening. Having everything above board was much, much better, especially for their future relationship.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:22:03 PM: Then I skimmed through AS THE WORLD TURNS. Luke and Noah were on today, too, along with the doctor who's going to do Noah's surgery. Right now, the doctor despises Luke. I suspect that's going to change.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:23:01 PM: I ended my evening with tonight's NCIS rerun. Yes, it was an early episode from this season, but I honestly didn't remember much of it, and I enjoyed playing along with them as they solved the case.
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 07:31:55 PM: Belated Anniversay wishes for Ginny & Richard . I am so glad youposted the weddinga nd anniversary pictures!
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 07:32:26 PM: VIBES fir Cilla that yousaty warm and toasty in your house duringteh ice storm
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 07:34:51 PM: I had the table for about twelve years. I think in one of the moves the movers must have cracked that side of the table - a hairline crack you could see, but I didn't think there was any danger. Anyway, I'm back and I bought a new black round wood table - simple and elegant - not as elegant as the marble, but that's fine. This one is sturdy and it's attached to a very sturdy pedestal. The pedestal on my old table was way too small and insubstantial and has always been a problem. New table will be here in a week or so. I first went to Restoration Hardware - they had one round table - I liked it fine but man was it expensive. So, I told them I'd think about it. Then on the way home I passed by a really nice furniture place on Ventura Blvd. They were still open, so I went in - and there was this black table. It was almost the exact same price as the other table with one key difference - this one was on sale at 50% off. I couldn't pass that up and bought it.
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 07:37:27 PM: Congratuations on your new table - I am glad that no one was hurt in the landslide of your last table
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Post by: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 07:38:11 PM: Well it is quite late nad i am tired so beddy bye for the likes f me -
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:40:11 PM: TOmorrow my work project will be the second film in the Rossellini set: PAISAN, which, as I said earlier, I've never seen before. Looking forward to a new Rossellini experience.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:40:23 PM: Guess I'll finish writing up the bonus features on the OPEN CITY disc and then head down for bed.

Good night!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:40:36 PM: Page Nine Dance!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 19, 2010, 07:41:04 PM: And now I'm REALLY going!

;D
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Post by: George on January 19, 2010, 07:54:21 PM: As am I. It's time for me to head home.

Until later!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 07:54:55 PM: Quote from: vixmom on January 19, 2010, 07:32:26 PM
VIBES fir Cilla that yousaty warm and toasty in your house duringteh ice storm

Thanks Vixmom...I'm hoping the same
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 07:56:20 PM: Congrats on your new table, BK, good shopping!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 07:56:34 PM: Cranberries
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 07:57:12 PM: Just found out the Morrell's pork plant here is going to close in April. That's a loss of 1500 jobs. that's really going to hurt the area
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 07:59:09 PM: That will really hurt the immigrant community here
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 08:06:46 PM: Cobgrarts on the new table, BK.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 08:08:57 PM: I wrote fourteen pages or so today. I believe I'm ready for the couch.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 19, 2010, 08:11:41 PM: Der Brucer is doing well. The tube was removed, making him much happier - he does not do tubes graciously, ever. Of course, it was removed on hospital time, which means that when they said they'd be taking it out in fifteen to twenty minutes, they really meant for us to wait a hour.

I'll be heading back to the hospital tomorrow morning.

The dogs are coping as well as they can.
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 08:12:36 PM: Thanks, Woody. Give him our best and let him know we are all sending vibes!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:14:47 PM: Good Evening!

Well... I didn't think i would have a long day today, but I did. Well, at least it felt long. Well... I'm more tired right now that I thought I would be, should be...

yadda, yadda, yadda....
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Post by: Kerry on January 19, 2010, 08:19:23 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on January 19, 2010, 08:11:41 PM
Der Brucer is doing well. The tube was removed, making him much happier - he does not do tubes graciously, ever. Of course, it was removed on hospital time, which means that when they said they'd be taking it out in fifteen to twenty minutes, they really meant for us to wait a hour.

I'll be heading back to the hospital tomorrow morning.

The dogs are coping as well as they can.

Glad to hear you're all coping. Hug each other tight!
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Post by: Kerry on January 19, 2010, 08:21:32 PM: BK- Nice you got a new table, although I was thinking you could just get a new marble top for the old table, but I guess this way is cheaper and less hassle, I suppose..
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:31:21 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on January 19, 2010, 08:11:41 PM
Der Brucer is doing well. The tube was removed, making him much happier - he does not do tubes graciously, ever. Of course, it was removed on hospital time, which means that when they said they'd be taking it out in fifteen to twenty minutes, they really meant for us to wait a hour.

I'll be heading back to the hospital tomorrow morning.

The dogs are coping as well as they can.

~~~~~RECOVERY AND RECUPERATION VIBES TO DR DER BRUCER~~~~~

*DR SWW - Do you have anyone helping you out at home?
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 08:35:20 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 05:00:54 PM
Quote from: Laura on January 19, 2010, 05:18:38 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on January 19, 2010, 05:06:32 AM

And now i even get to color again. I'm much better at it now! :)

I always wanted that big 64-crayon box that the other kids had. So many colors to choose from! And it had a crayon sharpener built in!

Me too! My parents always thought that 48 was more than I needed, but would give in and let me get that...64? nope. I actually bought one the other day. I was going to have crayons at the office but have been convinced that I should do puzzles instead. So, I have some crayons and coloring books...lol. One of these days I may just have to sit and color

I always wanted that, too. I mentioned it to Greg once, and the following Christmas...

Then we ended up giving it to my godson. It's the thought that counts!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:39:16 PM: Quote from: bk on January 19, 2010, 05:19:39 PM
Holy moley on rye. I had a visit from a dealer bringing me some CDs. He and his partner were sitting at my dining room table. The table, which is round and marble sits on a pedestal. The one guy got up, pressing down on his side of the table. The entire third of the opposite side of the table broke off and shattered. I think at some point it had gotten "scored" or damaged, but boy was it shocking. I got the mess cleaned up and thankfully it didn't do any damage, but now I've got to go find another dining table asap, since I do all the Kritzerland shipping on it and there's not enough room now. I may go over to Restoration Hardware in Sherman Oaks, to see what they have that's reasonably priced.

And, as I thought, I guess you found out that "reasonably priced" doesn't really exist at Restoration Hardware. ;)
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 08:40:19 PM: Great news about Der B, and here's to a speedy healing!
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 19, 2010, 08:40:36 PM: Congrats to Penny O---very cool!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 08:45:00 PM: Thanks for the update Swoody, glad things are going well. Continuing vibes to Der B, SWoody and the dogs ~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: FJL on January 19, 2010, 08:47:44 PM: Thanks so much, Cilla
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 08:47:49 PM: Think I'll head upstairs. I need to get up in the morning and do a lot of work, even if I have to do it here instead of at the office
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 08:48:14 PM: Quote from: FJL on January 19, 2010, 08:47:44 PM
Thanks so much, Cilla

You're most welcome
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:49:26 PM: My parents always bought the Crayola 64 box. More crayons = less fights between me and my three brothers.

*And I even recall getting the special 96-box too!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:53:50 PM: DR Cillaliz - Any idea of how many school (elementary and high school) days have been lost so far in your area? -And just how many they build into the school calendar?

~~~~~STAY SAFE AND WARM VIBES~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 08:57:11 PM: OH! Today Edith came in and told me that some of the skywalkers (the regulars who hang out on the skywalk) were on Maury Povich on one of those Who's the daddy shows. She saw the girl and asked her if she had been on TV, she said yes and when Edith asked what show she said "Maury Povich" she said they paid their air fare and hotel but nothing else. She said she was humiliated. Well duh, she had narrowed it down to 5 possible men. They tested 3 and all were not the father. It was really a sad story, but was also very odd and kind of funny when you see people loitering around all day and then there they are on Maury. Since I don't watch I had to see it on Youtube. I'm surprised that Ruth gave Edith a link on how to get to it. Of course, i also don't understand how anyone could go on those shows

Here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzhIRwnq-uE It's a sad story, but one of the guys is a security guard who was fired. Part of his job was walking by our old office many times a day.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 08:57:45 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:49:26 PM
My parents always bought the Crayola 64 box. More crayons = less fights between me and my three brothers.

*And I even recall getting the special 96-box too!
Wow, I'm jealous ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 09:05:15 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 08:53:50 PM
DR Cillaliz - Any idea of how many school (elementary and high school) days have been lost so far in your area? -And just how many they build into the school calendar?

~~~~~STAY SAFE AND WARM VIBES~~~~~

Not really sure. The big Christmas blizzard happened while they were on break. We had snow earlier in December and the last blizzard was right after they went back to school. I'm not sure how many days they build into the school year, but they always make some allowances for the weather. Perhaps if I had kids I'd pay more attention to it ;)

No cancellations for tomorrow yet, but the freezing rain isn't too far south of here and it's heading this way, so I'm sure there will be by morning. We're used to snow, but we're really not used to ice. When we have ice storms, they are usually really bad news. I'm just hoping the powerlines don't go down. That's when it really gets nasty
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 09:06:17 PM: It is pouring rain.
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 09:06:36 PM: Page 10 Rain Dance!
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 09:07:03 PM: Joshie thinks he wants to go outside. Let's see how long that lasts.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 09:08:29 PM: Just looked online. I only see 2 snow make-up days on the calendar. it has to be really bad for Sioux city to cancel and they have cancelled a couple times, at least. They'll just have to extend the school year if they don't have enough days
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 09:09:21 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 19, 2010, 09:06:17 PM
It is pouring rain.

Remember not to drive through a wash when there is water present :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 09:09:41 PM: It's raining cranberries!!
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 09:10:02 PM: That is deeply ingrained, Cillaliz.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 19, 2010, 09:13:38 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 19, 2010, 09:10:02 PM
That is deeply ingrained, Cillaliz.

I thought so, it's the first thing I thought of when I read "it's pouring" and I've been gone for about 17 years now
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Post by: Laura on January 19, 2010, 09:16:41 PM: But we'll read in the paper about people needing to be rescued tomorrow.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 09:29:13 PM: Earlier this evening, I attended a duo vocal recital that was presented at Carnegie Hall as part of the Marilyn Horne Foundation's "The Song Continues..." series. On tonight's bill was a soprano and a baritone, Nadine Sierra and Edward Parks (http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_12925.html?selecteddate=01192010). Both had very good voices, and presented some varied material. It was a nice recital, and only a $5 ticket to boot!

*The biggest highlight of the recital for me was when Marilyn Horne came out on stage at the beginning of the recital to introduce the singers. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 19, 2010, 09:29:35 PM: And... Now... Since I really am already sleepy...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Sam on January 19, 2010, 09:35:06 PM: Hi

Vibes, Vibes, Vibes :) ;) ;D

Night
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 09:57:43 PM: Glad to hear the surgery went well.
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Post by: bk on January 19, 2010, 09:58:50 PM: I finished The Great Imposter and just wrote one additional paragraph - I'd left out the little story of Cindy's falling in love with the line "stunk co*k" and how she kept adding it into every line of hers in that scene.