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Archives => Archive 20 => Topic started by: bk on April 30, 2011, 12:16:11 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had rickets, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they currently have rickets and don't even know what that means.
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And the word of the day is: OSMOSE!
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good morning all
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Technically Sofia Coppolla's film debut was in The Godfather. She played Michael Francis Rizzi.
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TOD
I don't have a favorite film of either actor.
FFC we just did the other day
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Morning all.
That is all.
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I think Os Mose is a character in THE MUSIC MAN.
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TOD:
Turner:
BODY HEAT
Copolla:
THE GODFATHER TRILOGY
Cage:
Nothing. I am not a fan of this actor. He's too"out there" for my taste.
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DR JOSE's story reminds me of yet ANOTHER I Love Lucy episode.
Lucy's mother Mrs. McGillicuddy is coming into town, and there is some confusion about her arrival time. Ricky & Lucy come in from the train station to find her at the apartment.
The Mrs. M says that she got tired of waiting and took a city bus to their apartment and the driver let her off at the front door.
Lucy: But, Mother, the bus doesn't come down our street.
Mrs. M: THAT"S what the bus driver tried to tell me!
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I am getting a little annoyed that all of the reviewers keep comparing ATLAS SHRUGGED the book and Ayn Rand in with Tea Party politics and those ideas.
The movie is probably bad - but why review the book all over again, especially if it's only to trash it and look at it from today's perspective. It was written in 1957! And the reviewers all use suspiciously similar phrases and words......
Oh well.....I'm NOT an Objectivist - but I sort of understand what Rand was saying.....I think.....and it's not what some people claim.....based on what other people have written.....not on the book itself. My guess is most of these reviewers have not read the book. ;D
If you haven't read the book - JUST REVIEW THE MOVIE. >:(
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Not that it matters.
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I am off to work.
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Saturday morning greetings! I'm getting ready to attend a brunch at our local Miami University campus. It's the second annual fundraiser for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, whose local efforts are supported by our AAUW group. Last year's event was quite fun and I'm looking forward to today's.
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DR Elmore we don't get the tv guide channel in canada. But i did get to watch Joan Rivers comment on all the dresses (well coats and hats) on E!
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In kindergarten, my nieces's teacher let them watch the wedding. I thought that was sort of nice. She was in love with the hats.
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Good morning, all! Lots of weird dreams, which I can only blame on the Ben & Jerry's Banana Split ice cream, since I've had no ice cream in over six months. I remember very little of them now, but I think Twiggy was in one of them.
DR Jose, your trip home was more exciting than my entire week!
Dr cillaliz, have fun at your event. I haven't thought about putt putt golf - is that miniature golf? - in years. When I was last in Ohio, I noticed the last remaining miniature golf place in my hometown had folded.
DR Jennifer, I'm sure Joan Rivers had some good critiques for the more ridiculous hats. Have you caught the documentary yet?
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Kathleen Turner: BODY HEAT, CRIMES OF PASSION, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?, SERIAL MOM
Nicholas Cage: MOONSTRUCK, RAISING ARIZONA
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I have to hit the NYPL at Lincoln Center this afternoon. I need to find a copy of a Scottish Hebrides carol "Christ Child Lullaby" (Taladh Chriosd) for Tuesday's meeting about this Appalachian piece.
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Larry and others who have seen the great Rivers doc--that "moment" with the heckling audience member is at a little Casino which is right down the street from Betsy's parent's Northern Wisconsin cabin. It's a tiny reservation run by the Lac du Flambeau tribe. When we were watching the doc, I immediately recognized the road she's on, it's the one that is the only feeder street in that (literal) neck of the woods and I yelled out, "She's going to Lake of the Torches!" Betsy didn't believe me, but then she drives by a billboard advertising her appearance and I was proven correct. :)
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I love, love, love that opening phone call scene with Turner in SERIAL MOM, the rest of the film kind of left me cold.
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I will say that like a lot of teenagers I was an ardent Randian for a while, but I still recognized how silly her books were. :) This was the same time in my life when I literally carried around the Viking Portable Nietzsche with me wherever I went, so take my opinion with the appropriate pillar of salt.
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I had a good friend who had already read ATLAS SHRUGGED by the time I was slogging my way through. When I got to the "twist" (the secret "village"), I screamed in dismay and he said, "I know, I know, you just want to throw the book across the room, don't you?" :)
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Good morning, all.
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It's a beautiful morning in Phoenix, Arizona. I should work inside, but it's way too nice outside.
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TOD:
Turner:
Serial Mom
Body Heat
Romancing the Stone
Peggy Sue Got Married
The War of the Roses
Prizzi's Honor
Cage:
Moonstruck
Valley Girl
Raising Arizona
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Looks like we may get some actual rain, but I'm not holding my breath.
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Glad you got out of the tunnel, Jose.
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Sometimes around my neighborhood the rickets are so loud, you can't hear the music.
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True DR JMK it's not a perfect book
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I think ATLAS SHRUGGED written by Jane Austen....now THAT would have been a story!
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I think ATLAS SHRUGGED written by Jane Austen....now THAT would have been a story!
It's so weird you should say that--I am right now working on a review of FROM PRADA TO NADA, a Latino reworking of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.
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And the word of the day is: OSMOSE!
And The Song Of The Day Is: WATERS OF MARCH
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We're home...after 2 nights in Fredericksburg, about a 2 hour drive from Austin.
We went there as a getaway for our 10th anniversary.
The town is an interesting place to visit, but we'd had it after 2 days, so we came home a day early.
The town's main claim to fame is that it's the birthplace of Admiral Chester Nimitz, and there are a couple of museums there in his honor.
We did visit a private Old West Museum, which was a highlight.
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And they've just "updated" (and made unreadable) MSN. Oy.
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I am decidedly out of the preferred demographic evidently.
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I had a good friend who had already read ATLAS SHRUGGED by the time I was slogging my way through. When I got to the "twist" (the secret "village"), I screamed in dismay and he said, "I know, I know, you just want to throw the book across the room, don't you?" :)
You didn't like the book‽ While I didn't completely dislike it I thought I was in the minority of people who aren't a fan of it.
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I have enjoyed reading the suggestions for various ice cream sandwiches.
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And Where Oh Where is The Vixter????
Too Much Partying,I Suppose.
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I had a good friend who had already read ATLAS SHRUGGED by the time I was slogging my way through. When I got to the "twist" (the secret "village"), I screamed in dismay and he said, "I know, I know, you just want to throw the book across the room, don't you?" :)
You didn't like the book‽ While I didn't completely dislike it I thought I was in the minority of people who aren't a fan of it.
I thought the book was fine, I hated that stupid twist. I do think THE FOUNTAINHEAD says everything ATLAS SHRUGGED does, more efficiently and much more entertainingly.
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TOD:
Peggy Sue Got Married
Body Heat
Serial Mom
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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I had a good friend who had already read ATLAS SHRUGGED by the time I was slogging my way through. When I got to the "twist" (the secret "village"), I screamed in dismay and he said, "I know, I know, you just want to throw the book across the room, don't you?" :)
Well! I guess I can stop reading ATLAS SHRUGGED now.
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T.O.D.
Turner - ROMANCING THE STONE
Cage - NATIONAL TREASURE
FFC - APOCALYPSE NOW
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I had a good friend who had already read ATLAS SHRUGGED by the time I was slogging my way through. When I got to the "twist" (the secret "village"), I screamed in dismay and he said, "I know, I know, you just want to throw the book across the room, don't you?" :)
Well! I guess I can stop reading ATLAS SHRUGGED now.
64 years later and already on page. . .64! ;D
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I'm up. Looks like another pretty day outside. Soon I will have to pay a rather obscene number of bills.
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I think ATLAS SHRUGGED written by Jane Austen....now THAT would have been a story!
It would have a whole new approach.
Speaking of Miss Austen, I see that a film is being made of her epic novel PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES.
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It took about 90 minutes to accomplish my errands, NYPL and market. I found the Christ Child's Lullaby in a book of Christmas music that I'd given to the Miami University Library about a year ago! I photocopied the pages, stopped by the Jiulliard School Music Store to browse and took the bus up to the market. I'm making lunch and at 5, I will meet my friend Val from Barnes and Noble for dinner. I don't know where she will want to go, but it will be fun,
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TOD:
Peggy Sue Got Married
Body Heat
Serial Mom
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
I forgot all about WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT.
I love that movie.
I totally forgot that KT did the voice of Jessica.
I guess, that's what happens when you get old.
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I have been to the fundraising brunch and on a couple of errands, not sitting here like so much fish. The site wouldn't let me log out in a timely manner before I left for the campus. The brunch was lovely - the crowd was bigger than before and there were more vendors, raffles, and silent auction items than last year.
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Today we are going to see the tour of "Billy Elliot." I am not sure I am going to like it.
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I think ATLAS SHRUGGED written by Jane Austen....now THAT would have been a story!
It would have a whole new approach.
Speaking of Miss Austen, I see that a film is being made of her epic novel PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES.
I enjoyed that one, especially for the Mr. Collins and Charlotte story. But I didn't like it enough to read the whole series.
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Pilates class focused on breathing today. I'm more exhausted than when our bodies gets twisted into all sorts of strange contortions. And it was just breathing!
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Today we are going to see the tour of "Billy Elliot." I am not sure I am going to like it.
I think you might.
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This is for DR MBarnum, who needs to keep updates on all sword & sandal remakes for future dating fantasies. Here's Hnry Cavill who plays Perseus in the new THE IMMORTALS. He's been signed to be the next Superman, so he should keep Mikey in thrall for a few years and in mind for dating in around 30 years.
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Oh, and I forgot the best thing: Murder At The Masquers, An Adriana Hofstetter Mystery is now available for preorder at http://kritzerland.com/masquers.htm
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Mikey, here's the poster. I'm not a fan of 300 so I hope this one's better.
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I took a spin on my new bike. I'm going to like it but it is still a lot of work to pedal. I think there's a couple things that need tweaking but I'm definitely going to have to get in shape if I'm going to ride this very much
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Richard and I just returned from a 13-minute walk around the neighborhood. Not only have I not walked for about 10 days, my cold/allergies/sinus infection have diminished my stamina and lung capacity. If I don't feel better by Monday, I think I'll go see the doctor.
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Vibes for Ginny.
I just took a 30-minute nap, followed by making a cake. I'm ready for a nap again.
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Wow, one book order! Doin' good. :)
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I had a good friend who had already read ATLAS SHRUGGED by the time I was slogging my way through. When I got to the "twist" (the secret "village"), I screamed in dismay and he said, "I know, I know, you just want to throw the book across the room, don't you?" :)
You didn't like the book‽ While I didn't completely dislike it I thought I was in the minority of people who aren't a fan of it.
I thought the book was fine, I hated that stupid twist. I do think THE FOUNTAINHEAD says everything ATLAS SHRUGGED does, more efficiently and much more entertainingly.
I haven't read Fountainhead, if only that had been her first book I read.
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I took a spin on my new bike. I'm going to like it but it is still a lot of work to pedal. I think there's a couple things that need tweaking but it's I'm definitely going to have to get in shape if I'm going to ride this very much
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And after a somewhat overcast morning here in NYC, the clouds have parted and the sun is out, and... I think I just want to take a nap... ???
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As for the Topic of the Day...
Kathleen Turner: "Body Heat"
Nicholas Cage: "Valley Girl", "Leaving Las Vegas"
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DR Laura - I think you might like the tour of Billy Elliot too.
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DR Cillaliz - So... Have you installed the clothespins and playing cards on your new bicycle yet? ;)
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I took another ride down a very steep hill to the gas station to put more air in the tires ( I had to hand pump enough to do that). It acted strange coming up the hill, then the seat came loose, lol. So I came home, tweaked a few things and took it for one more quick ride. This time I think I've figured it all out. My neighbor was walking his dogs and couldn't believe how fast I made it up and down the hills in my neighborhood. I really think I'm going to like this. I'm going to pace myself though, I am really out of shape and I still need to pedal.
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DR Cillaliz - So... Have you installed the clothespins and playing cards on your new bicycle yet? ;)
LOL, no need to, when the motor kicks in it sort of sounds like that
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Glad you got out of the tunnel, Jose.
I'm actually glad that the bus that I was on left a few minutes late and got caught in that traffic earlier in the trip. Otherwise, there's a good chance that we would have been stuck in the tunnel, rather than on the approach to the toll plaza.
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DR Cillaliz - So... Have you installed the clothespins and playing cards on your new bicycle yet? ;)
LOL, no need to, when the motor kicks in it sort of sounds like that
Well... Will you at least be installing a banana seat? Or one of those "flags" on the long pole? ::)
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I'm supposed to totally drain the battery, but it's a Lithium-Ion so it shouldn't ruin it if I charge it tonight. I'm thinking I'll try to take a longer ride tomorrow. I'm really tired now. Happy, but tired
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DR JOSE's story reminds me of yet ANOTHER I Love Lucy episode.
Lucy's mother Mrs. McGillicuddy is coming into town, and there is some confusion about her arrival time. Ricky & Lucy come in from the train station to find her at the apartment.
The Mrs. M says that she got tired of waiting and took a city bus to their apartment and the driver let her off at the front door.
Lucy: But, Mother, the bus doesn't come down our street.
Mrs. M: THAT"S what the bus driver tried to tell me!
I love that scene!
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DR Cillaliz - So... Have you installed the clothespins and playing cards on your new bicycle yet? ;)
LOL, no need to, when the motor kicks in it sort of sounds like that
Well... Will you at least be installing a banana seat? Or one of those "flags" on the long pole? ::)
I'd really like streamers to stick out of my handlebars and maybe a basket with a flower on the front of it.
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Seriously, I may get a front basket and a water bottle holder
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As for "Atlas Shrugged", "The Fountainhead" and Ayn Rand...
I was talking with a friend of mine who is completing his Master's of Music Education in Illinois. He mentioned that there is some group who hands out free copies of "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead" to high school students. -He got his copy when one of his students had an extra one. ???
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When I was in high school, I had a history test the day I found out my grandpa died and I couldn't do it. I literally wadded it up, threw it away and walked out. My teacher gave me "Atlas Shrugged" and told me to read it and write a report on it and he'd let me take the test again. So I did. I liked it. Then we studied "The Fountainhead" in my high school college prep lit class.
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And...
In other news...
I got the "permission" to fly out to San Diego for my brother's wedding during the run of Oklahoma!. It will be a quick trip for me - just Friday to Monday - but the rest of my family will be going out for a full week, Tuesday to Tuesday. At least that gives me plenty of time to drop a few pounds and buy a new suit. ;)
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Oh...
And it looks like I may be staying on down in DC for a few more weeks after Oklahoma! closes. Details to come sooner or later. -Probably later at this point. ;)
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OK...
I think I'm going to take a quick walk over to the Park and stretch my legs and build up my Vitamin-D.
Laters...
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I think I am going to see Kevin Spirtas in concert ce soir
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I am back from My Dinner With Val. We went to Dean's Pizza and had a fantastic time. It's the first time I've been there that the service was sloppy. We sat with pour menus for over 15 minutes before any of the waiters came to our table. Food was good, though.
DR Jose, several years ago I was on a bus stuck in the tunnel coming from the Newark airport. A truck had broken down and we had to wait till the police arrived and a towing vehical. Between my clautrophobia and the fumes I was ready to do Lucia's mad scene. You were very lucky last night.
I will now watch Downton Abbey, Part 1.
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While I was waiting for Val, I got to check out all the new titles, and this book caught my eye. I think the book layout and illustrations are amazing and beautiful.
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These are most of the images on the Amazon.com page for the book, and there are others in the book even more striking.
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DR Cillaliz - So... Have you installed the clothespins and playing cards on your new bicycle yet? ;)
LOL, no need to, when the motor kicks in it sort of sounds like that
;D
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DR Jennifer, I'm sure Joan Rivers had some good critiques for the more ridiculous hats. Have you caught the documentary yet?
No, but i really want to see it.
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When I was in high school, I had a history test the day I found out my grandpa died and I couldn't do it. I literally wadded it up, threw it away and walked out. My teacher gave me "Atlas Shrugged" and told me to read it and write a report on it and he'd let me take the test again. So I did. I liked it. Then we studied "The Fountainhead" in my high school college prep lit class.
You were lucky to have a nice teacher.
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And...
In other news...
I got the "permission" to fly out to San Diego for my brother's wedding during the run of Oklahoma!. It will be a quick trip for me - just Friday to Monday - but the rest of my family will be going out for a full week, Tuesday to Tuesday. At least that gives me plenty of time to drop a few pounds and buy a new suit. ;)
They didn't give you much notice between the engagement announcement & the wedding. I'm glad you received permission to go. :)
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The weather was so nice here today. Really sunny. It was only low 60s. But compared to the cold and rainy weather we've had this was amazing. There were so many people at the lake. I rode my bike around for almost an hour. Just because it was so nice to be out in the sun.
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DR elmore thank you for the pretty illustrations.
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I took a spin on my new bike. I'm going to like it but it is still a lot of work to pedal. I think there's a couple things that need tweaking but I'm definitely going to have to get in shape if I'm going to ride this very much
I thought you didn't have to pedal at all if you didn't want to.
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DR elmore thank you for the pretty illustrations.
Here's an article from the LA Times about the artist and the book:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2011/03/artist-daniel-egn%C3%A9us-gives-little-red-riding-hood-a-stylish-makeover.html
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I have a basket on my bike. Much easier than when i had to carry my fanny pack.
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All you Titanic fanatics must watch pisode One of DOWNTON ABBEY! I was hooked within the first ten minutes, And there are five+ hours to go? What will happen? Who's watched this besides DR John G?
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Today we are going to see the tour of "Billy Elliot." I am not sure I am going to like it.
I think you will love it.
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What a day. There are Magnum wrappers everywhere.
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Glad you got out of the tunnel, Jose.
I'm actually glad that the bus that I was on left a few minutes late and got caught in that traffic earlier in the trip. Otherwise, there's a good chance that we would have been stuck in the tunnel, rather than on the approach to the toll plaza.
I never liked the Holland Tunnel. I much prefer the Lincoln. I don't know why, but the Holland seems more claustrophobic.
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When I was in high school, I had a history test the day I found out my grandpa died and I couldn't do it. I literally wadded it up, threw it away and walked out. My teacher gave me "Atlas Shrugged" and told me to read it and write a report on it and he'd let me take the test again. So I did. I liked it. Then we studied "The Fountainhead" in my high school college prep lit class.
I think Mikey would be disappointed to learn that ATLAS SHRUGGED is not a picture book.
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All you Titanic fanatics must watch pisode One of DOWNTON ABBEY! I was hooked within the first ten minutes, And there are five+ hours to go? What will happen? Who's watched this besides DR John G?
What is DOWNTOWN ABBEY?
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Gee, I thought if I dropped in here less often, people wouldn't go running for the hills every time I sign in to HHW. No such luck. I even drove the Guests out of here.
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Cilla, you asked if I read your post about a new Titanic book. I guess I must have missed your post. What is the new book called? I imagine we will have lots of new books leading up to the 100th anniversary.
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Cilla, you asked if I read your post about a new Titanic book. I guess I must have missed your post. What is the new book called? I imagine we will have lots of new books leading up to the 100th anniversary.
Including one celebrating the 100th anniversary of Cilla's book. ;D
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DR elmore thank you for the pretty illustrations.
Here's an article from the LA Times about the artist and the book:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2011/03/artist-daniel-egn%C3%A9us-gives-little-red-riding-hood-a-stylish-makeover.html
Thank you. :)
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All you Titanic fanatics must watch pisode One of DOWNTON ABBEY! I was hooked within the first ten minutes, And there are five+ hours to go? What will happen? Who's watched this besides DR John G?
I have it on our NetFlix queue & haven't gotten to it yet.
Last night we finished watching the delightful RETURN TO CRANFORD. :D
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I DID like the tour of Billy Elliot. Although one can't hear any of the words at Gammage. Their sound system sucks, as the young people would say.
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I took a spin on my new bike. I'm going to like it but it is still a lot of work to pedal. I think there's a couple things that need tweaking but I'm definitely going to have to get in shape if I'm going to ride this very much
I thought you didn't have to pedal at all if you didn't want to.
You can ride without pedaling, but with this bike it drains the battery pretty quickly and you can't put it into that mode without pedaling first. If you want something you never pedal you'd want a scooter or a moped.
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How many hills can you get up before the battery needs recharging? ;D
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75 Haines His Way / Daily Discussions / Re: I WISH I WERE AN OSCAR MEYER WIENER on: April 27, 2011, 07:02:28 PM
I was helping price and wrap the donated books that we thought may have value. I actually came home with one of them. The guys in charge gave it to me. TCB would love it. IT's Sinking of the Titanic, The World'S Greatest Sea Disaster Official Edition published in 1912. It's in really good condition, except the pages are pretty brown now. I am VERY happy to have it
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Reposted for TCB
The book isn't my copy but mine is in similar condition
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Cilla & TCB I don't recall either of you answering my question regarding the discovery of the identity of the baby. Did you see it?
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I did see the story, but I didn't see your question.
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I saw both.
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DR CILLA LIZ - congrats on the the bicycle! What fun!
The cover of your book is mesmerizing!
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I have preordered the new Adriana book.
Usually I preorder items from KRITZERLAND through PayPal directly after reading the notes.....I must say that ordering and paying through the Kritzterland site and PayPal is easy peasy lemon squeezy!
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Crazy day at WORLD OF WISDOM today....many new people.....THREE palm readings.....and I usually don't have THREE in a month!
And of course the looky-lous who wandered in at 10 minutes until six........at least they all bought something. And it is the last day of the month, which means the Book Log system does a E O M reconciliation in addition to the END OF DAY..... And my sister left the switch on LABELS, so my first report printed on LABELS.....I had to do it over again.....on paper.
But now I don't have to work until FRIDAY!
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Wasn't that interesting?
All of the ATLAS SHRUGGED comments are very interesting. I like the book and the characters....but I agree with DR JMK that it was all said already.....in THE FOUNTAINHEAD......
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What is Downtown Abbey?
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All you Titanic fanatics must watch pisode One of DOWNTON ABBEY! I was hooked within the first ten minutes, And there are five+ hours to go? What will happen? Who's watched this besides DR John G?
What is DOWNTOWN ABBEY?
A BBC series, similar to UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS, writtien by the writer of GOSFORD PARK. It's quite wonderful. It begins the morning after the Titanic sank.
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I saw both.
Are you a Titanic fan?
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VIBES FOR STOCKARD, A SWEET BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG IN THE NETHERLANDS WHO IS HAVING SURGERY TOMORROW MORNING!!!
He fell & broke his hock. The final x-ray revealed that two bones in the lower thigh/leg are broken, and they aren't sure if the hock is fully damaged or not. I don't know if the fact he is young & still growing works in his favor or against it. His people will be up with him all night taking care of him.
I'm extremely impressed with their vet who insisted on going home with them & getting Stockard. In the morning an assistant at the office will be at the house to help load him for his drive to the surgeon.
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'night
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Cilla & TCB I don't recall either of you answering my question regarding the discovery of the identity of the baby. Did you see it?
I apologize. Yes, I had seen an article earlier on the DNA testing. Still it is strange that the crew of the Mackay-Bennett were so moved by the body of one little boy, but at the same time bagged and dumped a large number of unidentifiable passengers back into the sea.
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So, TCB, what do you know about the book I got?
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I reposted just for you
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That book is a terrific find, Cilla. Congratulatons!
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G'night!
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Thanks TCB! If you say it's a terrific find, then I'm sure it is. I trust your opinion on all things Titanic!
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I tried to see Kevin Spirtas in concert tonght. He was doing the show that bk directed. I wasn't familar with the concert hall and tried to put the address into my gps, but the street for the concert hall was not recognized. I was not near a computer to try mapquest. This was the firs tine that this happened to me
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Aww, that's a shame, Michael S.
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Back from the birthday dinner at Ruth's Chris. Our work session was really fun - I have to say that working with this kid is more fun than I can tell you - and I heard her sing the song I wrote for her opening number and she's great. We lowered the key a half-step so it sits better in her voice. Ruth's Chris was amazing as always and I'm really glad I did a two and a half mile jog today. I had the New York, a lettuce wedge with thousand island dressing, and a few bites of several different vegetable side dishes. But the steak was the thing and it was brilliant.
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All you Titanic fanatics must watch pisode One of DOWNTON ABBEY! I was hooked within the first ten minutes, And there are five+ hours to go? What will happen? Who's watched this besides DR John G?
What is DOWNTOWN ABBEY?
A BBC series, similar to UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS, writtien by the writer of GOSFORD PARK. It's quite wonderful. It begins the morning after the Titanic sank.
I think Dan the Man was the one who turned me on to the series. Viva Maggie Smith.
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I tried to see Kevin Spirtas in concert tonght. He was doing the show that bk directed. I wasn't familar with the concert hall and tried to put the address into my gps, but the street for the concert hall was not recognized. I was not near a computer to try mapquest. This was the firs tine that this happened to me
Bummer.
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I can now state definitively why Leslie Uggams could not remember the lyric to "June is Bustin' Out All Over". She was still experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from this film:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Poor-Pretty-Eddie-Blu-ray/19618/#Review
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Here's a 15-minute clip of scenes from the original "On a Clear Day ...," proof that Barbara Harris will never have an equal.
http://www.theatreaficionado.com/2011/04/barbara-harris-in-on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever.html
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Here's a 15-minute clip of scenes from the original "On a Clear Day ...," proof that Barbara Harris will never have an equal.
http://www.theatreaficionado.com/2011/04/barbara-harris-in-on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever.html
John, I believe you asked about my infamous Uncle Charlie the other day. My *other* infamous Uncle, the convicted Soviet spy (no, I'm not joking), rented to Barbara for many, many years. I've told this before but before you were here--when he died and we went back to NYC to close out his estate, we found a locked cabinet that we assumed had rent checks or some valuables in it. When we got it open, out poured literally hundreds of press photos of Barbara, many of them signed. It was truly bizarre.
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Here's a 15-minute clip of scenes from the original "On a Clear Day ...," proof that Barbara Harris will never have an equal.
http://www.theatreaficionado.com/2011/04/barbara-harris-in-on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever.html
John, I believe you asked about my infamous Uncle Charlie the other day. My *other* infamous Uncle, the convicted Soviet spy (no, I'm not joking), rented to Barbara for many, many years. I've told this before but before you were here--when he died and we went back to NYC to close out his estate, we found a locked cabinet that we assumed had rent checks or some valuables in it. When we got it open, out poured literally hundreds of press photos of Barbara, many of them signed. It was truly bizarre.
What a great story.
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I had a great uncle in Germany who was a fanatic about Mussolini. He used to make pilgrimages to Benito's widow and sons. They found as deranged as the rest of us did. But he would not be moved in his admiration of the man.
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The new book is already up at amazon and barnesandnoble.com.
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Yes DR JANE - I am a Titanic fanatic.
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I don't think I knew that, Jrand
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We're still on page five?