Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on October 27, 2020, 12:02:49 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a patch of blu, and now it is time for you to post until the blu cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: DEXTEROUS!
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Topic of the Day: while I've heard that there are places in Olympia that have closed (and I can't remember which because I didn't go to them regularly, or even occasionally), fortunately, none of my regular Tumwater places have. :)
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Well, I need to get to bed. My dental appointment is in the morning, and it's before I go to work, so I need to get up earlier than usual.
Have a good day, all!
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Did more work on project one, just because I could, and now it's Szell doing the most wonderful Dvorak 8th ever. And the stereo on this one is spectacular.
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~~~DENTAL VIBES~~~ for DR vixmom this morning!
(Well, for DR George as well, but he doesn't need them quite as much)
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What if, instead of writing "Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart," Oscar Hammerstein had written "Mush on..."
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Very sad news about Jerry's and about all the businesses that have suffered during the pandemic. Individuals are suffering, too, but there is no immediate help coming from Washington DC, for purely political reasons.
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I have never even heard of A Patch of Blue. It appears to be available for streaming on Amazon, so will remedy that.
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DR TCB ha, ha, but of course the rice was cooked.
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I have never even heard of A Patch of Blue. It appears to be available for streaming on Amazon, so will remedy that.
I am surprised you never heard of it. I too think it is a wonderful film.
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Good morning, all!
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It wasn't a bad night, but it wasn't a good night. I had lots of dreams, but I only remember one, something about a production of Candide.
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Annabelle slept beside me all night. Usually, she climbs up to her hideout in the bookcases, so I was surprised to wake around 4:00 and find her next to me. Thatch and Stella made occasional stops.
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I accomplished so much yesterday that I have no plans today. I've got some work to do on the A&T book, but my chief goal is to do little as possible today.
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Well, I need to get to bed. My dental appointment is in the morning, and it's before I go to work, so I need to get up earlier than usual.
Have a good day, all!
I also have a dental. Two root canals
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About this Amy Coney Barrett appointment to the SCOTUS: if there is a huge Democrat sweep in the election, I would think there must surely be a loophole to rid the court of her and Kavanaugh. Then, again, another superspreader at the White House last night might just kill a few.
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DR JohnG, this is my favorite Dinah Washington song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6626Zmhm1Q
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Sadly Elizabeth Hartman was never able to capitalize on her terrific performance in a Patch o Blue. She eventually committed suicide at age of 43.
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My. So much dental activity going on today in the HHW community. ~~~VIBES~~~ for all!
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Tuesday morning is staff meeting for work. Since we now have to turn our cameras on, I'll have to shave and shower.
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Tuesday morning is staff meeting for work. Since we now have to turn our cameras on, I'll have to shave and shower.
And no Jeffrey Toobin hanky panky!
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Dental vibes for ALL!
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I don't know of any specific businesses that have closed in these here parts.....but I may learn of some.
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Now Jaye tells me she is bringing me some "computer equipment" before the recording tonight.
She will be here at 10:45 this morning. I do not know what it is or what it is all about. I do not know if we have to RE-record scene two and my bow.....I guess these questions will be answered soon.
Something that was supposed to be fun has turned into HELL.....so we shall see what happens.
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DR Jrand70 - your reaction shot will be so nuanced that they need special equipment to capture it in all its glory.
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DR elmore3003: I promise. 8)
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A Patch of Blu: My documentary about blue cheese.
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Good morning, all.
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Onward
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Two!
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Dental vibes for all in need.
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DR JohnG, this is my favorite Dinah Washington song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6626Zmhm1Q
Wonderful. Quincey Jones and his orchestra keep threatening to take over the song with a wild arrangement, but Dinah rules.
Too bad my showing started with a commercial featuring Charles Koch. I skipped it as soon as possible, but I also think my phone needs to be cleansed.
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Exorcised, maybe. He is a veritable minion of Satan.
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DEXTEROUS is not my favorite sugar substitute.
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Exorcised, maybe. He is a veritable minion of Satan.
I knew in the 1980s his gay brother Frederick, who wanted me to orchestrate a ballet for the NYC Ballet. Peter Martins, a real shit, vertoed me.
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Good morning, all.
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Eating-wise, there are any number of New England diners all across the region that would be a huge loss, and I've been terrified to check into each of them to see who's still standing. One local informal jernt in particular would be my number one devastating loss, should it come to that. I'm not as up to date on this as I should be, and something could be slipping through my fingers as we speak.
The loss of Westchester Broadway yesterday is a blow, even if it's a place I hadn't been to in years. At least I didn't contribute to that by staying away. They were always successful. The final cultural blow is that the landlord of the building will gut the theater and it will become a warehouse. If that landlord was going without rent for these eight months, I can understand that business decision. And where has our government been in all of this?
Theater-wise, otherwise, it remains to be seen. We're rich in regional and community theater here, and of course there's been nothing since this started. The outdoor ones have only a summer season, so they all lost an entire year. The state is supposedly entering "phase whatever" which will allow a certain percentage of indoor seating, and at least one regional theater was about ready to open in compliance with that. But I don't know the latest.
Way back at the beginning of this, the area's one (very successful) four-screen art house movie theater fell to Covid, and at least two others in different parts of the state followed. Those deaths were, like, immediate.
And so it goes.
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As I write "New England diners", I hope for the best for vixmom's Long Island diners and all the others across New Jersey and Westchester. No other part of the country is as rich in these types of places. The only real comparison I could make would be the multitude of wonderful coffee shops in Southern California...and God knows how many of the great ones were already lost in recent years due to greed and apathy.
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Well, I need to finish my li'l coffee hour and stop posting and start moving my bloomin' arse.
I need to make a run to Home Depot and then to the supermarket. I should go to Staples for a few things, but I think that's going to have to wait a few days. I will then stop by the post office to mail this DVD to DR Elmore. And through the rest of the day, I must devote myself to finishing up an odd but amusing musical transcription project for someone.
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TOD:
I’ve lost too many friends in the restaurant biz to keep track of. My favorite Italian restaurant is probably the hardest to bear. They were among the smart ones who got out at the beginning of the pandemic. The ones who are operating on a smaller scale could disappear at any moment. But as I’ve cut my circle back, I’m eating out less and less, and cooking more.
I think what scares me most about covid is the threat of the loss of smell and taste.
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Exorcised, maybe. He is a veritable minion of Satan.
I knew in the 1980s his gay brother Frederick, who wanted me to orchestrate a ballet for the NYC Ballet. Peter Martins, a real shit, vertoed me.
Martins was also fired for harassment, as I recall.
And the last I heard, they were trying to raise money to give back to the Kochs, so the hall at Lincoln Center could be named after someone less venal.
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I understand the evil Koch brothers do not acknowledge their brother Frederick and vice versa. As for Martins, I first encountered him the summer of 1973 when I worked at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival, and he was a guest star dancer for a week. He struck me then as a narcissist who would spend his time naked in front of a mirror.
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The three cats and I had a nice lie-down, and now I will check yesterday's mail.
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That is possible DR singdaw.
Now making an appearance in my kitchen: A DePauw University laptop......so hopefully tonight I will be ready to go.
No word on re-recording Scene Two.....but my guess is that we will do sooner or later.
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My town is down four police officers....and we only have one detective.
Before - there had been a hundred applicants for a position....this time around, there were eight.
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Astrological doings:
There’s no doubt about it, love is in the air when Venus moves into relationship-focused Libra. Venus is Libra’s planetary ruler, and the resulting lovely, airy energy when they pair up is like no other. There’s no rocking the boat now, as obtaining peace and harmony is one of this duo’s main objectives.
So, can anything ruin this wonderful gift of pleasantness you’ll be experiencing today? Well, funny you should mention that, because while Mercury also enters fair-minded Libra, the fact that it’s in its last retrograde cycle of the year can really turn your love life upside down. The tea can really spill now, and as the drama increases, so does your insecurity. Maybe things aren’t as lovely as they seem?
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Barnum doesn't know it but he's thrown his last raisin out of his cage for awhile.
Starting tomorrow - he gets walnuts.
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Well, I need to get to bed. My dental appointment is in the morning, and it's before I go to work, so I need to get up earlier than usual.
Have a good day, all!
I also have a dental. Two root canals
Good vibes to you.
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Now Jaye tells me she is bringing me some "computer equipment" before the recording tonight.
She will be here at 10:45 this morning. I do not know what it is or what it is all about. I do not know if we have to RE-record scene two and my bow.....I guess these questions will be answered soon.
Something that was supposed to be fun has turned into HELL.....so we shall see what happens.
I hope in the end you will be glad you did this. I am sorry it has been hell instead of fun.
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TOD:
I’ve lost too many friends in the restaurant biz to keep track of. My favorite Italian restaurant is probably the hardest to bear. They were among the smart ones who got out at the beginning of the pandemic. The ones who are operating on a smaller scale could disappear at any moment. But as I’ve cut my circle back, I’m eating out less and less, and cooking more.
I think what scares me most about covid is the threat of the loss of smell and taste.
I have not read of anyone who said their sense of small and taste did not return.
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~~~DENTAL VIBES~~~ for DR vixmom this morning!
(Well, for DR George as well, but he doesn't need them quite as much)
Thanks, Singdaw...I think. ;)
~~~Ditto Vibes for Vixmom!!~~~
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I have never even heard of A Patch of Blue. It appears to be available for streaming on Amazon, so will remedy that.
I am surprised you never heard of it. I too think it is a wonderful film.
I've heard of it, but I've never watched it all the way through. I've seen bits of it at times over the years, but not the whole thing.
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My town is down four police officers....and we only have one detective.
Before - there had been a hundred applicants for a position....this time around, there were eight.
I fear the damage to the police forces with all the hate directed at them because of the bad officers. I have a friend who's husband is an officer in a department that adopted a more progressive approach a long time ago. The verbal abuse she and her husband have had to deal with this year is sad. Understandably she already feared for his life before the attacks against officers. They have discussed his retiring very early. I hope he doesn't leave as other good officers have done.
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Barnum doesn't know it but he's thrown his last raisin out of his cage for awhile.
Starting tomorrow - he gets walnuts.
;D I hope he likes these better than raisins.
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Well, I need to get to bed. My dental appointment is in the morning, and it's before I go to work, so I need to get up earlier than usual.
Have a good day, all!
I also have a dental. Two root canals
~~~Vibes for Pain-Free-As-Possible Root Canals for Michael!!~~~
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After the service man left last Wednesday, and I began taking photos and magnets off the refrigerator door, I discovered my laundry card was missing. I'm not accusing him ofd stealing it, but it was nowhere to be found. I contacted the laundry company and my new card arrived in yesterday's post. Unfortunately, the card enclosed no instructions, so I had to finally resort to calling customer service to learn how to add the card to my account and add money.
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TCB while I have read some great memoirs they are not my favorite reading or books for discussions. While complaining at the discussion regarding the editing and lack of depth at times I was reminded that this was written & published extra fast. They wanted the book released while he is still alive and before other's wrote about him.
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I am back from Home Depot, Shop Rite, and the US Postal Service in Brookfield, CT, where DR Elmore's package begins its journey.
ETA is Friday, which seems a little bit out there, but maybe it'll do better. I've got the tracking number.
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DR Jrand70, I don't believe any of us need the tea spilling now, thankyouverymuch. Please see what you can do.
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Three!
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Hello, 1 guest!
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Good morning.
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Today I made my first trip into a large store since March. I got to Target when they opened and had a nice time walking around.
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Slutcracker, anyone?
https://deadline.com/2020/10/christmas-themed-burlesque-show-the-slutcracker-to-be-released-as-a-film-due-to-pandemic-disruption-1234604060/
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About this Amy Coney Barrett appointment to the SCOTUS: if there is a huge Democrat sweep in the election, I would think there must surely be a loophole to rid the court of her and Kavanaugh. Then, again, another superspreader at the White House last night might just kill a few.
Larry, I don't know if there's anything that anyone can do to get rid of a SC justice once they've been seated. :P
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Sadly Elizabeth Hartman was never able to capitalize on her terrific performance in a Patch o Blue. She eventually committed suicide at age of 43.
Oh, no! :(
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Exorcised, maybe. He is a veritable minion of Satan.
I knew in the 1980s his gay brother Frederick, who wanted me to orchestrate a ballet for the NYC Ballet. Peter Martins, a real shit, vertoed me.
How rude! >:(
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I’m in a zoom meeting and a leader, not realizing he wasn’t on mute, started ridiculing a woman while she was asking a rather long question. How unprofessional.
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WARNING:
USA TODAY
Listeria outbreak linked to Italian-style deli meats kills 1, hospitalizes 9 across 3 states, CDC says
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/listeria-outbreak-linked-italian-style-223344730.html
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Today I made my first trip into a large store since March. I got to Target when they opened and had a nice time walking around.
While not as large, Fred Meyer is pretty big plus we have been going to Costco.
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I’m in a zoom meeting and a leader, not realizing he wasn’t on mute, started ridiculing a woman while she was asking a rather long question. How unprofessional.
And stupid. Do you think there will be consequences?
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And on a happier note (C-natural), Judge says Justice Department cannot defend Trump in E. Jean Carroll rape defamation suit (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-says-justice-department-cannot-defend-trump-e-jean-carroll-n1244924). ;D
Trump's statements about the allegations were not within the scope of his official conduct, the judge wrote.
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Headline of the day: Screw Those Kids, Eat All the Candy Yourself
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DR elmore3003 - I hope that Customer Service also helped you de-activate the missing laundry card.
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I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of sleep and have been dealing with irritating crap since getting up, over an hour and a half of it.
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DR elmore3003 - I hope that Customer Service also helped you de-activate the missing laundry card.
Well, it's no longer on my account, and if it were indeed stolen, it can only be used with a washer or dryer from that company. I'm not going to worry about it.
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They can't get rid of anyone but the CAN add two liberal judges to even things out. That loophole is absolutely doable.
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Re Elizabeth Hartman - she did several high profile films right after A Patch of Blue - The Group, You're a Big Boy Now, The Beguiled, and the huge hit, Walking Tall. After that, she began doing TV - she even did an episode of Doctor's Hospital with George Peppard, the first episode of which I was in. She was in Full Moon High and voiced The Secret of NIMH. Apparently, she was not a happy person. She suffered from mental health issues and spent some time in treatment centers for it. She was also suicidal and finally was successful at it. She'd given up acting by the time she committed suicide.
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Last night we watched the first hour of A Street Cat Named Bob, and this ties in with yesterday's TOD. I loved the movie when I first saw it two years ago. Since then, I read the book, and while I think it's a wonderful and moving film about a recovering heroin addict's rescuing an injured alley cat who in turn rescues the addict, the book's account is loosely transferred to a screenplay, as though the screenwriter was given a brief synopsis of the book and then used his imagination to fill in the screenplay, retaining only the basic facts of the tale.
Luke Treadaway is really wonderful, and the recently deceased streetcat Bob plays himself. Joanna Froggatt, who played Anna Bates in Downton Abbey, plays his drug counselor.
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Well, I'm tired. Not unlike Lili von Shtupp, though probably for different reasons. This transcription is as good as it's going to get. Time for a break and a shower and a snack, then I can begin trying to write it out neatly.
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They can't get rid of anyone but the CAN add two liberal judges to even things out. That loophole is absolutely doable.
Then that opens another can of worms that might be a problem down the road. Of course at this point the possibility of this even being an option all speculation.
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Good Afternoon -
Just plugging along here. Had a COVID test today. Results should be in in a few days. We have to have one once a month for school. DD Ben had an OK night last night, but he was still very needy. I think we reached an understanding by 11:30pm or so and slept through to the alarm at 5:45am or so. He and DD are still at camp, and DD Ben has a vet appointment at 7:00pm this eve to check his eye. I'm sure he's fine.
TOD - I'm saddened by Jerry's Deli closing as well, as that used to be stop for me when I was in the LA area. As for around my area, I can' t think of any place that has closed because of COVID. One of my favorite restaurants closed right when lockdown began, but I think it was going to anyway.
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The only restaurant I know that has definitely closed is Cafe Frida, and I mourn its passing.
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The pain from this bladder stone has gotten worse, so I’m having an X-ray tomorrow and a doctor’s appointment Thursday. If I last that long. It’s hard moving about.
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I think I’m going to go soak for a long time with my new book, The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton. It practically leapt off the shelf yesterday.
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The pain from this bladder stone has gotten worse, so I’m having an X-ray tomorrow and a doctor’s appointment Thursday. If I last that long. It’s hard moving about.
~~~Feel Better and QUICKLY Vibes for John!!~~~
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DR John G. - I have been there, very recently, and I'm really sorry for your discomfort. I pray that you get relief soon.
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Tuesday evening greetings! I had Zoom meetings last night and at noon today and spent lots of time in the kitchen over the weekend.
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Hello, everyone.
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four!!!!
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The only restaurant I know that has definitely closed is Cafe Frida, and I mourn its passing.
I do, too, DR Elmore!
Locally, the one that comes to mind is the Houston Inn, which is outside Lebanon and was famous for its salad bar. I think those are long gone and HI announced their permanent closing in the summer.
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
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The pain from this bladder stone has gotten worse, so I’m having an X-ray tomorrow and a doctor’s appointment Thursday. If I last that long. It’s hard moving about.
~~~Feel Better and QUICKLY Vibes for John!!~~~
Ditto! I thought the stone had passed the other day. Sorry you're still dealing with it.
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Richard has a philosophy: If there’s a business you want around when this is all over, patronize them NOW. Just yesterday he drove me to Hamilton to purchase yarn at Lambikin’s Hideaway for that very reason. I’m knitting a baby blanket for our great niece who’s due in January.
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I'm very sorry that Jerry's Deli is closing. I know what a staple it has been for BK.
As for restaurants here, the salad bar I used to frequent was a real loss. I went there not so much for salad, but for the sandwich bar, soup bar, and juice bar. They're doing catering now, but their options are far fewer. A real shame.
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The pain from this bladder stone has gotten worse, so I’m having an X-ray tomorrow and a doctor’s appointment Thursday. If I last that long. It’s hard moving about.
Sorry to hear this, DR John G - hope you feel better soon.
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On the positive side, the little vegan Italian restaurant has been doing fine. They have only one table -- a large one -- for family-style dining. The owner told me that business hasn't really changed since Covid, but it was mostly take-out and delivery to start with.
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The pain from this bladder stone has gotten worse, so I’m having an X-ray tomorrow and a doctor’s appointment Thursday. If I last that long. It’s hard moving about.
:( Vibes the pain eases up.
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
I hadn't heard of the name until they mentioned it as a possibility and fell in love with it. They almost didn't give her the name as it is too popular these days.
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
Jeannie do you think it will matter if I begin the series with this book?
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
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Richard has a philosophy: If there’s a business you want around when this is all over, patronize them NOW. Just yesterday he drove me to Hamilton to purchase yarn at Lambikin’s Hideaway for that very reason. I’m knitting a baby blanket for our great niece who’s due in January.
I agree in theory but haven't been doing it. We really don't have many stores here that we frequented to begin with. So far the local restaurants we eat at are open. We have only been to Beaches once to eat there. We purchased a large credit card from them just before the pandemic so we feel as if we are supporting them.
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
Jeannie do you think it will matter if I begin the series with this book?
It's not a series. I think all his books are stand-alones. But I must warn you that it's a murder mystery and yes, the sisters are killed. Not so happy in that respect.
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Since you stop there often will you let the owner know. Pre-covid not washing his hands would have bothered me.
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Bruce was your Jerry's that just closed the last remaining Jerry's to still be open?
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
Jeannie do you think it will matter if I begin the series with this book?
It's not a series. I think all his books are stand-alones. But I must warn you that it's a murder mystery and yes, the sisters are killed. Not so happy in that respect.
I read mysteries. Since Freyja is killed I think I will pass ;D
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I agree with DH Richard's approach. I make a point of going to the mom-and-pop Mexican place as much as possible because I want them to stay in business. I didn't ask for a refund when my Indian food was delivered 2 hours and 15 minutes after I ordered it. (I did get an apology from the owner/manager and a refund offer.) I'm overlooking mistakes as much as possible because these businesses are so fragile right now. I tip even for take-out, which I didn't do until a few years ago. I'm trying to support them as much as possible.
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Since you stop there often will you let the owner know. Pre-covid not washing his hands would have bothered me.
I don't know the manager there and am reluctant to complain in a public forum such as Yelp. If I can mention something discreetly I will.
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
Jeannie do you think it will matter if I begin the series with this book?
It's not a series. I think all his books are stand-alones. But I must warn you that it's a murder mystery and yes, the sisters are killed. Not so happy in that respect.
I read mysteries. Since Freyja is killed I think I will pass ;D
Understandable.
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Once Covid is gone and people can mingle freely again new stores and restaurants will pop up. That doesn't help those who went bankrupt after decades in business and I truly hope they won't all be chains. I'd like to see a new retail landscape with fewer large chain stores and go back to the days of lots of small, unique businesses.
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Re SCOTUS:
I have a hunch that there will be a surprise with Amy Coney Barrett. I don't know what the surprise will be, but for weeks now I've had this feeling.
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Now I really should try to get a bit more done today.
TTFN.
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Richard has a philosophy: If there’s a business you want around when this is all over, patronize them NOW. Just yesterday he drove me to Hamilton to purchase yarn at Lambikin’s Hideaway for that very reason. I’m knitting a baby blanket for our great niece who’s due in January.
I have been. I would get take-out from all the local places and chains in the area that I had regularly eaten at. And now, a few places do have distanced inside seating, so there's that. :)
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Since you stop there often will you let the owner know. Pre-covid not washing his hands would have bothered me.
I don't know the manager there and am reluctant to complain in a public forum such as Yelp. If I can mention something discreetly I will.
I wouldn't want to complain in a public forum right now.
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I am back from the dentist.
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Re SCOTUS:
I have a hunch that there will be a surprise with Amy Coney Barrett. I don't know what the surprise will be, but for weeks now I've had this feeling.
I hope you are right and it is a very good surprise.
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Thank you for the vibes , they seemed to have worked
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My dentist deemed that the root canal was unnecessary and gave me a temporary crown.
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This also cut my bill in half so that was a bonus
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Vibes for John
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How are you Vixmom?
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The discussion prompted me to check on a couple of our favorite restaurants in Ashland. I was pleased to see they are still open.
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I finished the movie, and the cats, especially Thatch, want their nightly brushing.
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DR JohnG, I hope your bladder stone issues are ended very soon.
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The pain from this bladder stone has gotten worse, so I’m having an X-ray tomorrow and a doctor’s appointment Thursday. If I last that long. It’s hard moving about.
~~~Feel Better and QUICKLY Vibes for John!!~~~
Ditto! I thought the stone had passed the other day. Sorry you're still dealing with it.
Thank you, all. I think I had a kidney stone and still have the bladder stone. But we'll find out in a day or two.
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Richard has a philosophy: If there’s a business you want around when this is all over, patronize them NOW. Just yesterday he drove me to Hamilton to purchase yarn at Lambikin’s Hideaway for that very reason. I’m knitting a baby blanket for our great niece who’s due in January.
Nice gift.
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This also cut my bill in half so that was a bonus
Yay!!!!
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DR Jeanne, Freia is the Norse-German goddess of youth, who plays a major part in Wagner's opera
Das Rheingold, the first opera in the Ring Cycle.
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Since you stop there often will you let the owner know. Pre-covid not washing his hands would have bothered me.
Not washing hands is pretty much a food handlers' violation! He should've washed his hands as soon as he came back in! Definitely let the owner know!
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Since you stop there often will you let the owner know. Pre-covid not washing his hands would have bothered me.
I don't know the manager there and am reluctant to complain in a public forum such as Yelp. If I can mention something discreetly I will.
Check out their website and maybe there's a link to contact them. That might be an option.
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Re SCOTUS:
I have a hunch that there will be a surprise with Amy Coney Barrett. I don't know what the surprise will be, but for weeks now I've had this feeling.
I hope you are right and it is a very good surprise.
FYI: surprises can be good or bad...or even really bad! :o
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My dentist deemed that the root canal was unnecessary and gave me a temporary crown.
Nice!
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Well, I had decided not to adopt Lennox, and tonight the ACC posted his video. He is so adorable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsgkHjpU5Xg
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My dental appointment went well. I had some gum issues last time, so I was prescribed a mouth rinse that tends to darken teeth and encourage tartar buildup, so I could only use it for a week after I got it. After the cleaning today (and my hygienist had to use a stronger cleaning that cleans more thoroughly), I had shown improvement, so she was glad about that. So was I!
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My dentist deemed that the root canal was unnecessary and gave me a temporary crown.
Vibes you will soon be free of pain.
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This also cut my bill in half so that was a bonus
Yay.
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How are you Vixmom?
Odd, but I did not see your posts prior to asking.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Show Must Go On selection for this coming weekend is a musical version of Wind in the Willows. I think this is from the guys who wrote Honk! and the substandard additional songs in Mary Poppins.
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My dental appointment went well. I had some gum issues last time, so I was prescribed a mouth rinse that tends to darken teeth and encourage tartar buildup, so I could only use it for a week after I got it. After the cleaning today (and my hygienist had to use a stronger cleaning that cleans more thoroughly), I had shown improvement, so she was glad about that. So was I!
Very good news.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Show Must Go On selection for this coming weekend is a musical version of Wind in the Willows. I think this is from the guys who wrote Honk! and the substandard additional songs in Mary Poppins.
I can't really tell when it starts. They usually start on Friday, but this one supposedly begins tomorrow. It's being billed as a Wednesday matinee.
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Richard has a philosophy: If there’s a business you want around when this is all over, patronize them NOW. Just yesterday he drove me to Hamilton to purchase yarn at Lambikin’s Hideaway for that very reason. I’m knitting a baby blanket for our great niece who’s due in January.
DR Ginny, this thought has been in my head all day, and this afternoon I vowed to go to my #1 special place tomorrow. And this discussion has me ready to check into any other stores and eating jernts around the area that aren't chains. I might just make myself a handy list of those who in my opinion most be supported.
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It's of course also possible to be sad when something that IS part of a chain closes. Hell, we loved our Pier 1 store and as of recently all their Connecticut locations are history. I'd even be sorry if our one lone Denny's didn't make it. Y'all can chuckle at that one if you like, but once in a while stopping in there is a special thing for me because of long past associations with it, and I remember the years before the Danbury area even had one. People were truly excited when they opened here. That has to have been 25 years ago.
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Best vibes for DR John G. and the stones!
Hmm. Could that be a new band?
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Best vibes for DR John G. and the stones!
Hmm. Could that be a new band?
I might be providing a soundtrack of some sort if the pain gets worse. :)
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I am quite ready for this day to be done. Oh, it is done. Hopefully the evening will be less irritating.
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It's of course also possible to be sad when something that IS part of a chain closes. Hell, we loved our Pier 1 store and as of recently all their Connecticut locations are history. I'd even be sorry if our one lone Denny's didn't make it. Y'all can chuckle at that one if you like, but once in a while stopping in there is a special thing for me because of long past associations with it, and I remember the years before the Danbury area even had one. People were truly excited when they opened here. That has to have been 25 years ago.
We didn't go to Pier 1 all that often, still I was sorry to see it go.
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Had two chili, cheese, and onion hot dogs and one dog with mustard and onions. Didn't use that much chili either - total calories for the day thus far are 800, so I'll get something of 200 calories or less later - may go to Ralph's and get some fruit, anyway. At this point, I'm ready to eat an entire damn cake.
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Szell is at least now bringing me some pleasure - a superb Prokofiev 5th.
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Our friend who had to evacuate yesterday just returned home :)
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vixmom, what a great turn of events at the dentist. Congratulations!
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BK is killing me softly with Szell's song.
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Wonderful news - from DR vixmom and from DR Jane about her friend.
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BK is killing me softly with Szell's song.
I hear groaning is not allowed on HHW. Darn. :)
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On DR elmore3003's recommendation, we watched A Street Cat Named Bob.
I missed all the hoopla about the book when it came out in 2012, apparently.
We enjoyed it, but I was nervous about the drugs, and kept waiting for bad things to happen.
But it had a happy ending.
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Our friend who had to evacuate yesterday just returned home :)
Good news.
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Something outside has the dogs in the neighborhood all riled up. So, naturally, the bird is highly vocal, too.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Show Must Go On selection for this coming weekend is a musical version of Wind in the Willows. I think this is from the guys who wrote Honk! and the substandard additional songs in Mary Poppins.
I can't really tell when it starts. They usually start on Friday, but this one supposedly begins tomorrow. It's being billed as a Wednesday matinee.
The start times are in UK, so it's earlier for us in the US.
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Our friend who had to evacuate yesterday just returned home :)
Very good news, Jane!
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And now, I'm leaving work.
Be back later.
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I’m headed to bed. Good night, all.
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DR Jeanne, Freia is the Norse-German goddess of youth, who plays a major part in Wagner's opera
Das Rheingold, the first opera in the Ring Cycle.
Ah. In THE RAVEN'S EYE the sisters' father is a professor of old Norse history and literature.
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Since you stop there often will you let the owner know. Pre-covid not washing his hands would have bothered me.
Not washing hands is pretty much a food handlers' violation! He should've washed his hands as soon as he came back in! Definitely let the owner know!
He doesn't work in the kitchen, just at the counter, but during a pandemic he needs to take special care. I agree with you.
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Since you stop there often will you let the owner know. Pre-covid not washing his hands would have bothered me.
I don't know the manager there and am reluctant to complain in a public forum such as Yelp. If I can mention something discreetly I will.
Check out their website and maybe there's a link to contact them. That might be an option.
That's a very good point. I'll try it. Thanks.
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Our friend who had to evacuate yesterday just returned home :)
Glad to hear it. I'm sure you're relieved.
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Very good news from both Vixmom and George! I hope Michael's dental visit went well, too.
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I watched THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS the other night and tonight the special features. So beautifully done! The models of the animals are just exquisite. The voices, too. David Jason does Mr Toad and I never would have guessed it was him. Such a treat!
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Re SCOTUS:
I have a hunch that there will be a surprise with Amy Coney Barrett. I don't know what the surprise will be, but for weeks now I've had this feeling.
I hope you are right and it is a very good surprise.
FYI: surprises can be good or bad...or even really bad! :o
Many Democrats are assuming that Justice Barrett will be terrible for the ACA and gay rights. I understand their concern, but things may not go as they assume. Virtually anything would be better than what some are assuming.
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Good night.
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Finished with my viewing - went to Ralph's and got fruit plus a couple of interesting looking Healthy Choice frozen dinners of few calories, one of which I'm eating now - pretty good.
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Listening to Szell and Leon Fleisher do an incredible Grieg piano concerto - and realized I didn't load in disc 33, which I'm doing now.
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Wonderful news - from DR vixmom and from DR Jane about her friend.
Thanks.
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Our friend who had to evacuate yesterday just returned home :)
Very good news, Jane!
Thank you.
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DR Jeanne, Freia is the Norse-German goddess of youth, who plays a major part in Wagner's opera
Das Rheingold, the first opera in the Ring Cycle.
Ah. In THE RAVEN'S EYE the sisters' father is a professor of old Norse history and literature.
That fits ;D
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Our friend who had to evacuate yesterday just returned home :)
Glad to hear it. I'm sure you're relieved.
Very.
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As much as I want to see restaurants remain open, some of them need to step up to the plate. Today I went out for falafel take-out at a place I've been many times. The young man who took my order at the counter was polite and helpful, but a few minutes later went outside to say hello to his buddies. First the hug, then handshakes. He wore a mask, but his buddies did not. He came indoors and resumed his duties without washing his hands. I found this off-putting. It wouldn't have bothered me pre-Covid, but it bothers me now. I think many people only wear a mask because it's mandatory and don't understand why it's important to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. People have gotten blase and it's no wonder that the case numbers have risen.
This is not good for business! Many of us now have higher standards for restaurants than we did before Covid. We want things to be clean!
Did you still take your order?
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
Jeannie do you think it will matter if I begin the series with this book?
It's not a series. I think all his books are stand-alones. But I must warn you that it's a murder mystery and yes, the sisters are killed. Not so happy in that respect.
I read mysteries. Since Freyja is killed I think I will pass ;D
Oh, but she doesn’t die until the final page when you find out she killed all of the others (and her sister).
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TOD:
I’ve lost too many friends in the restaurant biz to keep track of. My favorite Italian restaurant is probably the hardest to bear. They were among the smart ones who got out at the beginning of the pandemic. The ones who are operating on a smaller scale could disappear at any moment. But as I’ve cut my circle back, I’m eating out less and less, and cooking more.
I think what scares me most about covid is the threat of the loss of smell and taste.
I have not read of anyone who said their sense of small and taste did not return.
It did not return for any of the dead people.
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They can't get rid of anyone but the CAN add two liberal judges to even things out. That loophole is absolutely doable.
Or someone could just kill the three oldest conservative judges.
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They can't get rid of anyone but the CAN add two liberal judges to even things out. That loophole is absolutely doable.
Or someone could just kill the three oldest conservative judges.
Or any three random conservative judges...they don't have to be the oldest. ::)
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PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!
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Hi, Tom.
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Jane, a few nights ago I started Barry Maitland's A RAVEN'S EYE. I like Maitland's work. He's a competent writer and has a different take than other mystery writers. The story revolves around two Swedish sisters, one of whom is named Freyja. I'd never heard the name until you posted that that's your granddaughter's name. This Freyja is strikingly attractive and extremely bright. Her sister is named Gudrun, which isn't nearly as pretty, IMO.
Jeannie do you think it will matter if I begin the series with this book?
It's not a series. I think all his books are stand-alones. But I must warn you that it's a murder mystery and yes, the sisters are killed. Not so happy in that respect.
I read mysteries. Since Freyja is killed I think I will pass ;D
Oh, but she doesn’t die until the final page when you find out she killed all of the others (and her sister).
:))
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TOD:
I’ve lost too many friends in the restaurant biz to keep track of. My favorite Italian restaurant is probably the hardest to bear. They were among the smart ones who got out at the beginning of the pandemic. The ones who are operating on a smaller scale could disappear at any moment. But as I’ve cut my circle back, I’m eating out less and less, and cooking more.
I think what scares me most about covid is the threat of the loss of smell and taste.
I have not read of anyone who said their sense of small and taste did not return.
It did not return for any of the dead people.
I read that those were symptoms of mild cases, at not serious.
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They can't get rid of anyone but the CAN add two liberal judges to even things out. That loophole is absolutely doable.
Or someone could just kill the three oldest conservative judges.
Or any three random conservative judges...they don't have to be the oldest. ::)
Fewer people would notice the oldest ones being gone.
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They can't get rid of anyone but the CAN add two liberal judges to even things out. That loophole is absolutely doable.
Or someone could just kill the three oldest conservative judges.
Or any three random conservative judges...they don't have to be the oldest. ::)
Fewer people would notice the oldest ones being gone.
Of course, that makes sense...but the younger ones don't deserve to be there, so they should go first. ;)
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They can't get rid of anyone but the CAN add two liberal judges to even things out. That loophole is absolutely doable.
Or someone could just kill the three oldest conservative judges.
Or any three random conservative judges...they don't have to be the oldest. ::)
Fewer people would notice the oldest ones being gone.
Of course, that makes sense...but the younger ones don't deserve to be there, so they should go first. ;)
Yeah, but that would include Amy,and she has like a dozen kids.
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Actually, I have to agree with Jeanne. I am not sure she will be a terrible judge.
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God, I just saw the most horrible Trump campaign ad. It looked like a Cecil B DeMille biblical movie.