Mr. Mac Man said that rather than deal with a new modem from Adelphia, he just picks up an inexpensive Linux (?) device, and the current modem connects to that, and then he puts one router somewhere else in the house, so that all rooms will have signal. The router also somehow makes the iTunes on the Powerbook play back wirelessly through my stereo speakers - don't ask me how, but apparently it works.
And now for a few real Questions for Ask BK Day:
Were there any shows for which you produced the cast recordings of that you did not see the actual production? If so, do you think the situation made it harder or easier for you to put the album together?
Was there an artist or group that came to you asking you to produce an album for them, but you turned them down... that then went on to have a successful album come out (produced by someone else)?
I've been approached by lots of people and have opted not to do solo albums with them - I can't really remember any of them going on to big solo recording careers, though... One was Ann Miller, one was Lauren Bacall, and one was Nancy Sinatra - all three would have been fun to do.
My ASK BK question would be What novel that has never been filmed, do you wish someone competent would bring to the screen?
James Hadley Chase, who wrote No Orchids for Miss Blandish.I think it was very nice of Mr. Chase to dedicate a novel named No Orchids for Miss Blandish, whoever she was, but how is it you come to remember such a detail? I am astounded by your limitless knowledge, as always!
BK - So does that mean you actually saw Bed and Sofa?
;)
Last week a DR mentioned the late Steve Tesich. He wrote a play called SQUARE ONE, a two-hander that I worked on in Indianapolis. Interesting play, good actors, okay production.
Mr Tesich came to opening night and autographed my script for me and had some very nice things to say.
Nice guy.
Going back to my high school summer reading lists, I would be interested in seeing J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" on screen. Hmmm... And strangely enough, I think that's a role I could actually see Leonardo diCaprio playing. -I can't remember the specifics of Holden Caulfield's physical description right now... so... Or maybe even Robert Sean Leonard. ??? The book is just so "literary" to me, it would just be really interesting to see how a director would choose to flesh it out on the silver screen.
I just heard that Jerry Orbach passed away this morning. I knew he was sick but didn't know how sick. Long after people have forgotten his television work he will be remembered for THE FANTASTICKS, CARNIVAL, PROMISES PROMISES, 42nd STREET, etc.
Rest in Peace.
I just heard that Jerry Orbach passed away this morning. I knew he was sick but didn't know how sick. Long after people have forgotten his television work he will be remembered for THE FANTASTICKS, CARNIVAL, PROMISES PROMISES, 42nd STREET, etc.
Rest in Peace.
MBarnum - You have a good looking family!
...Who am I all of a sudden, Shirley MacLaine?Don't do this to me! I read this, and the first thing that popped into my head was Shirley in Steel Magnolias!
I'm driving to Woodland Hills tonight to a sparkling dinner with friends I haven't seen in years. Their son, who will be present, is a senior NYU and is on his way to being a faboo film director. He "co-directed" a prize-winning claymation short with DD when both were in Grade Five. The little film was superb. Hilarious and very sophisticated (the fact that the boy's mom is one of the people who heads international TV animation at Disney didn't hurt. She didn't do the project FOR them, but she was a relentless task master.)
The young man and DD haven't seen each other in years - although they keep in touch by e-mail. A Kodak moment reunion is in the works. And these people are incredible gourmet cooks - so it should be a fun evening. -- If the rains don't mess everything up, that is.
I'm sure DRs Elmore and JMK are thoughtful buyers/sellers. But I totally hate the way the feedback is setup. Basically if you rightfully give someone negative feedback, then it makes sure that they idiot ruins your record.
DR DTM mentioned the other day about wanting to convert all his VHS videos to DVD.
My dad has been doing this like crazy recently. He bought a dvd recorder, and has been transferring everything he owns (since he's decided videos will be worthless in 2 years).
DR DTM mentioned the other day about wanting to convert all his VHS videos to DVD.
My dad has been doing this like crazy recently. He bought a dvd recorder, and has been transferring everything he owns (since he's decided videos will be worthless in 2 years).
I forgot that I dragged elmore to Bed and Sofa - his memory is correct - we did run into Adolph Green that night, and he was very sweet and we told him we'd done our Peter Pan album.
BTW DR MBarnum nice family snaps, thanks for sharing!
:D
Are they still "snaps' if they're digital? :-\
Not a shiney face among them!
I don't know why my face is always shiny in pictures...or most pictures!A light application of powder... ::)
I don't know why my face is always shiny in pictures...or most pictures! And the older I get the less photogenic I get..I hate that! Or good G*d maybe I look like my pictures in real life! Argh!
Dear BK, I have a question for you, on this the very last "Ask BK Day" of 2004... if this is YOUR site, why are you member 12?
I wonder how many episodes of Orbach's new LAW & ORDER: TRIAL BY JURY series Jerry was able to film before he got too sick to work? Anyone have any clue. There was nothing about this in any obits I read this morning.
Being only a junior, I need some technical advice. How do I upload pictures to this site? ???
Just talked to Heidi at the Mac place I'm ordering from - very sweet. She is suggesting I don't actually place the order until 1/10 because Mac World is coming then, and they frequently announce upgrades, and this computer I want would be cheaper then, or I could go with the upgraded one. This came up because I want the larger 128 Graphics card rather than the one that comes installed. They don't have any in stock that way (they usually do) and they said that it would take five to ten days to get it because of Mac World - so, I've called Mr. Mac Man and he's looking into all this for me. I'll keep you updated, of course. Waiting until January 10 is not a horrible problem except I was now excited to get it.
When you "Reply" or "Quote" a message, below the "Message" box where you type your message is a box labeled "Attach:" Just click on "Browse..." and find the picture that you want to attach to the message then click "Open." The file path will then be in the "Attach:" box.
Hope that helps!
Actually, if you look at the member list, I'm number five and Craig is number six - the others before me were the people helping with the site design and testing. I don't know what these other numbers under our avatars mean.
Thanks!! I am going to try to post my picture to my profile. Is that the same technique? I need to have someone take a picture of me as well, perhaps I should use DR Elmore's suggestion and take the precaution of afixing some linoleum on the lens first, to avoid nightmares amongst the squeamish
Catcher in the Rye has never been made into a film, Dear Brother/Reader Stuart.
Note the following, however, from the IMDB, regarding My Foolish Heart:
J.D. Salinger so despised this adaptation of his short story "Uncle Wiggly in Connecticut" that he never again allowed any of his work to be adapted to film.
Your dad's a smart cookie! I should follow his example.
DR vixmon - If you were already able to load up/select the "Coming Soon" animated gif to your profile page, then you're already more than half way to posting your own pic on this site.
On you Mark... Get set....
I think Bollo being "mentally challenged" was actually not far off from the truth. :)
Where in Tarnation is DR JRand54 this morning..I hope he is feeling better.
And DR Elmore3003, sorry I missed your call. I stepped out of the office to powder my nose.
Well - HE should know. I have also been considering Wireless....but since I only use the computer in one room...and don't have a laptop....why?
My ASK BK question would be What novel that has never been filmed, do you wish someone competent would bring to the screen?
DR DTM mentioned the other day about wanting to convert all his VHS videos to DVD.
My dad has been doing this like crazy recently. He bought a dvd recorder, and has been transferring everything he owns (since he's decided videos will be worthless in 2 years).
Hmmm, DR MBarnum, if Bollo cracks you up you must have loved watching him count at the IKEA store.
68, 69, 80, 81 ...
I will admit, that amused me.
One more comment about him. Since they are professional wrestlers, it was pointed out to me that perhaps they are acting. I'd never thought about them playing parts until I heard that. Hmmm ...
I don't know why my face is always shiny in pictures...or most pictures! And the older I get the less photogenic I get..I hate that! Or good G*d maybe I look like my pictures in real life! Argh!
More TAR:
DR MBarnum, re: Kris and Jon
They showed some stuff last night which I am surprised that they didn't show before. Kris is a darling. They showed her helping out the friends (maria and someone) when their car kept stalling.
They also showed her at the beach in africa i think. She was swimming in the ocean with the kids saying how much she loved them. They showed that in contrast to kendra whining about the poverty and how much she hated that "these people" kept breeding.
To answer your question, Kris and Jon have finished first a lot. And I think they have not been the focus because they will be in the final 3. And they are telling their story slowly. I am in love with this couple. They seem truly nice.
And because of the editing (and how much they showed kendra whining), I think her and freddie will also be final 3. And of course we have the bad guy jonathan. They will be top 3 or 4.
I can't figure out hayden and aaron. I do really like them. And they seem to always finish near the top. But as the teams continue to be bunched together, it's possible at any time for any team to go.
But i'd guess the wrestlers should go next week, followed by adam/rebecca and father/daughter.
I had to go wireless in my house simply because I was told there there was no simple way to get a cable into my study without ripping up a wall or two. A Linksys wireless modem\router was an exquisite solution, and allowed me to connect from everywhere via my laptop.
I've always thought that my favorite unfilmed book would be Mark Helprin's Winter's Tale, but I haven't read it in years and I wonder if it still holds up or if it's time has past (the second part of the book takes place during the new millenium.)
-WOW! We've reached 60 degrees (F) here in Fairfax!Not bad.
Here's a picture of Tewkes!:D how sweet! ;D
DR Jose, did you get my 2nd PM, or just the first one? I am afraid it might have gotten lost in cyperspace.
What do you wireless users use for a firewall to keep the baddies out of your stuff?
DR DTM, re: the dvd recorder question.
Apparently there are a number of options. You have 1 hour dvds, 2 hour dvds and up. My dad has been buying the one time only dvds (you can only record on them once).
And he's been using the 2 hour mode (for 2 hour movies ...). Apparently it comes out MUCH clearer this way.
From what I've been told, most wireless routers have built-in firewalls or some other sort of built-in protection. It shouldn't be a problem.
Here's a picture of Tewkes!And he definately looks like a Tewkes!
I received word yesterday that the Director of Music at the parish where I happen to be the school music teacher is losing their Director of Music becuase of illness. To make a long story short, I inquired about the job and received a call from the Pastor (I was busy, he left a message) asking (actually, hoping) that I was interested in expanding my ministry at the parish.
So, I'm asking for some HHW vibes as I go through these next few days chatting with the Pastor and hoping that this parish will work for all of us involved.
Do you realize it has been an hour since the last post! What will BK say about that!
Wonderful article about one of my heroes, Susan Sontag, in today's LA TIMES.... Excerpted below
I'm watching the 1970 Wuthering Heights on FLIX channel. For me, it is the best version. Much better than the Olivier-Oberon version which is just a little too dainty and polite for me. This one is dirty and earthy and much more believeable. Tim Dalton as Heathcliffe and Anna-Calder Marshall as Cathy. Whatever happened to her?
Anyway, back to Sontag. My last memory of seeing her name was when she and Annie Liebowitz had a child a couple of years ago. Am I making this up?
I haven't heard of a child. They had a long-term but very discreet relationship. I think Leibowitz had a child by artificial insemination, but I'm not sure. Who am I all of a sudden, Rona Barrett?
Must get ready to go out. Laters!
Love that barbecued chicken. Faboo. Yep, 1967 was Evening Primrose's only TV showing, part of the marvelous failed ABC Stage 67 series. I also have the even rarer On the Flip Side with Ricky Nelson and Joanie Sommers, with score by Bacharach and David and direction by Joe Layton - unlike Evening Primrose (all copies look like crap because they're dupes of dupes of dupes) my On the Flip Side is spectacular - right off Miss Sommers' three-quarter inch tape, which was right off the master.
Can you see me? I think I'm hidden.
But do you see me? Do you see my photo like before?
...Who am I all of a sudden, Rona Barrett?...It's true, blondes have more fun!
The evening news on NBC just had a wonderful tribute to Jerry Orbach. The film critic doing the tribute said there are two of the new LAW & ORDER spinoff episodes that he'll be seen in. I gather tonight's episode was dedicated to him as well.
Can you see me? I think I'm hidden.
Well, DR Elmore3003 finally did it...he watched the nightclub musical number from GUMNAAM! I am so proud of him!!!
ACK--- I just found out that the materials for "Zombie Prom" do NOT include vocal books... Damn Samuel French... damn them ALL!!!!
"G'night" What are you, an Australian WUSSBURGER all of a sudden? How dullsville.Me thinks I have just been insulted by our host!
There was one chipper guy who was manning one of the registers, and he seemed OK. But then I heard him answering a query from a lady who was waiting to be rung up. She pointed out that the woman who was being rung up on the other side of the counter had actually gotten there after she had, and wondered why she was not the actual next person in line then. Well, the clerk responded, "Well, it's up to you to speak up and put your merchandise down on the counter." -What kind of an answer is that?!?!? At least she was then the "next" person in line, and since two registers had opened up, she was being rung up at the same time the that the lady who had "cut in" was being rung up. In any case...With today's computerized cash registers, clerks usually have to "log in" to use the register. And, of course, a clerk can only log in to one register at a time. Mr. Chipper was probably logged into Ms. Cut's register. This keeps in-house theft down, and also helps management keep track of which clerks are making errors and need extra training.