And the word of the day is: YAMMER!Are you a yammer, or do you prefer russets?
I think Derek's wish would be that we all register as organ donors. He was given the gift of four extra years of life. I spoke to Derek's sister Maureen this evening. I've not met his other siblings - Judith and Jamie. I will be sure to pass on the feelings of the DRs here and to let the family know how Derek appreciated the goodness and support he found from this worldwide network of friends.
RE: The Friendship from BIG BROTHER 6.
I don't like any of the members of that little clique.
I have read some news stories about people offering their homes as havens for the refugees, people in Georgeia, New Mexico, Arizona etc offering anywher froma bed to three bedrooms to whomever needs it for as long as they need it....
I'll see if I can find the story again and post it here
My Friends in Pennsylvania would like to host a small family for a few months.
Please respond with as much information as you can.
We may even be able to help out with airfare.
Let's just say my Spring is now set, and that it will be spent here in New York City in the pit of a Broadway show!
Needless to say, I am VERY happy right now.
:D
Now, maybe It's meant the hours I've spent
Feeling broken and bent and unwell
But there's still no cure so heaven sent
As the chance to raise some hell
When Woody home from work last night, he demanded that I take him out to some place expensive................
So I took him to a gas station!!!!!!!
der Brucer
DRStuart, is it possible that you, too, are thinking about a trek to the City in October? That would be fantastic!
DR Elmoore:
Would that I could. I was curious, because somewhere along the line I think you were planning on doing your "I'm eating my way through the Big Apple" tour on either the 5th or 6th. Is that true?
If so, I caution you about not wasting too much time trying to get to too many places on the Lower East Side (or even some on the Upper West Side), since those two days are Rosh Hashanah, and many of the proprietors of LES shoppes will probably be closed for at least one of the two days (and may even close early on Tuesday).
It would, to use a phrase someone recently said to me, like being in Paris on Yom Kippur. (ie: Not being able to take advantage of the marvelous French food on a fast day.)
That was why I asked. Dat's all.
DRStuart, tarnation! I was so hoping it meant you would show up. When you elect to do so, you have many friends here waiting to see you.
DRStuart, tarnation! I was so hoping it meant you would show up. When you elect to do so, you have many friends here waiting to see you.
..many of the proprietors of LES shoppes will probably be closed for at least one of the two days
I have been a proponent of Organ Donation for years, Vixdad and Vixgrandma & Vixgrandpa and I are all listed as organ donors on on driver's licenses.
I know that they can certainly be convienent and I've even called my friends on their cell phones to finalize plans, etc. but as BK said, we got along just fine without them for eons.I couldn't say it any better than Ben already did, so why even try?
I don't understand the need to be connected every minute of your waking day. I appreciate the technology and realize the benefits but come on. Whatever happened to books or plain face to face conversation or taking a walk with a friend (leaving your cell phone at home). Those of us who haven't joined the cell phone revolution are now deigned by many to be curmudgeons because we don't want to stand in an elevator and hear about weekend plans. Or WE are told to lower our voices because WE are intruding on a phone conversation in a PUBLIC PLACE!!! I have to stop now or my rant will go on and on.
I think I may well be the only person left between the ages of 18 and 35 without a cell phone.
And back to cellphones for a sec...
Well, if I had not picked up my cell phone this morning - and I happened to be receiving a call from a cell phone - I would not have been able to have been offered and to accept(!) an amazing job! Let's just say my Spring is now set, and that it will be spent here in New York City in the pit of a Broadway show!
Needless to say, I am VERY happy right now.
:D
Oy, the A&E Bio on Frances must have aired again yesterday. I have a new bunch of fauning acolytes' emails to wade through. ;)
For Big brother fans, some great pics of Kaysar on the set of the Young and the Restless:
http://www.kaysarridha.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=34
Happy birthday to Ron P.
Without your encouragement and example, I might never have made the push to become a Senior Member by the end of August, and I thank you for that.
I have alredy had two cell phone conversations this morning and I assume I shall have more. So There!
For BB6 fans: I was pleased with the results last night. Very pleased. As for former housemate Jenny: Lose the 'tude! you were the FIRST one in the jury house. I'm thinking that America loathes you!
Speaking of Frances...Jeff, check your mail in a few days! ;D
DR RONP, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday from The Friendship. :)
(http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother6/_show/_w09/_photos/_snapshots/37.jpg)
For Big brother fans, some great pics of Kaysar on the set of the Young and the Restless:
www.kaysarridha.com/forum/view...read.php?tid=34 (http://www.kaysarridha.com/forum/view...read.php?tid=34)
To Hell with Kaysar, who is the other hunk in the photos?
elmore, I have the sax part. I haven't had sax in ages, so I just took it.
As for New York real estate...
I've been noticing a bunch of closed store fronts in midtown lately during my walks. Who knew that that electronics store that was advertising "Closing Soon" was really closing? And I noticed that the Manhattan Chili Co. off of Times Square has shuttered. And a little further down the island, The Big Cup in Chelsea has closed. -And it's not like that place was not doing any business. Apparently, the rent on that building has tripled over the past couple of years, and I'm pretty sure making the rent by primarily selling lattes and iced coffees to the bois was next to impossible.
And back to cellphones for a sec...
Well, if I had not picked up my cell phone this morning - and I happened to be receiving a call from a cell phone - I would not have been able to have been offered and to accept(!) an amazing job! Let's just say my Spring is now set, and that it will be spent here in New York City in the pit of a Broadway show!
Needless to say, I am VERY happy right now.
:D
elmore, I have the sax part. I haven't had sax in ages, so I just took it.
.he is one handsome and smart guy!
DRMBarnum, am I correct in translating this as "hairy chest, can chew gum and walk at same time"?
DRMBarnum, am I correct in translating this as "hairy chest, can chew gum and walk at same time"?
Judge for yourself!
(http://tinypic.com/bgxoaq.jpg)
I wish Marcellas would refer Kaysar to one of those eyebrow-pluckers he told James about on today's "House Calls."
Judge for yourself!
(http://tinypic.com/bgxoaq.jpg)
Eyebrow-PLUCKER? From their appearance, I thought James was an eyebrow-WAXER!
(Those were some of the most feminine eyebrows since Will!)
BB6:
Did anyone here watch "House Calls" today? And do you remember the past two evictee interviews?
I'm really amazed that they had James "on" the show on their set. Both Jennifer and Rachel were interviewed via telephone (IIRC).
elmore, I have the sax part. I haven't had sax in ages, so I just took it.
I've done two things good for my soul today: I went to Holy Trinity and prayed for Derek, and I just gave money to the Red Cross at this site:
http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate2/
Oh, I think it's his B.O. (Big Olives).
When Woody home from work last night, he demanded that I take him out to some place expensive................BULL-LOGNA!
So I took him to a gas station!!!!!!!
der Brucer
Tomovoz,, so sorry to hear of Ozderek's passing. For the short time he was here on the site, he was a lovely and charming presence.Thank you Charles.
And back to cellphones for a sec...
Well, if I had not picked up my cell phone this morning - and I happened to be receiving a call from a cell phone - I would not have been able to have been offered and to accept(!) an amazing job! Let's just say my Spring is now set, and that it will be spent here in New York City in the pit of a Broadway show!
Needless to say, I am VERY happy right now.
:D
Well I should think the danger of cell phones will be apparent to vixmom and all who bear witness to the above.
After two cell calls today, she has lost the "a" in "already"...The Lord only knows what she's going to lose next!!!
Today I mostly spent in the kitchen preparing a dinner for two New Orleans evacuees, my step-cousin and her husband. I baked both an apple and a cherry pie; roasted two small eye of rounds; homemade mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Laurel and Jose were transferred (via work) to New Orleans only two weeks ago - they had just settled into their new apartment. Still they evacuated on Saturday - to Biloxi! They followed the advice of Jose's employer, and following a night in Biloxi were sent north to Tennessee, then to wherever they normally called "home." On evacuation from New Orleans, they were only able to take the clothes on their backs and their two cats. They left behind the furniture which they had just purchased as well as one motorcycle and one truck. Thankfully, they and their pets survived the deluge, and prepared to face whatever comes their way now. It looks as if Jose will be transferred to the tri-state area now, so they will happily be nearer to friends and family.
I'm so hungry I could eat my foot.
Thank goodness they are safe at least. Will they be staying with you until they get resettled?
Jose, great news! Just make sure you are in town on the 5th, October that is. Speaking of our walking tour, will Arties be open? I forgot to ask when you mentioned stopping there.
Time for me to say goodnight-even before Danise does. ;D
The NY DAILY NEWS has its own charity set up for hurricane relief. I agree that it is hard to trust some of these organizations, but what can you do?
I don't know Monica Lewis.
But was Scott Morrow ever on the Donna Reed show?
Yes, on several episodes he played a character on several episodes named PeeWee.
I am now starving and am about to eat a Healthy Choice TV dinner. I wonder how healthy they really are?
Am determined to be fit as a fiddle for my NY visit...although I have yet to get to the gym today...and probably won't.
Finished having a wonderful interview/conversation with former child actor Scotty Morrow (PEYTON PLACE, THE COSMIC MAN, and just about every TV show made between 1955 and 1965). He had a lot of wonderful memories and had worked with quite of few of my previous interviewees!
In addition to the Donna Reed Show, Scotty Morrow starred in an unsold TV show called THE JOLLY GENIE. Along with the pilot episode (which was released to kiddie matinees some years later) they filmed 7 episodes...I think I need to find this show!
(http://www.kiddiematinee.com/images/j-jgenie03.jpg)
There is a poem whose title I can’t remember, nor can I remember who wrote it.
Christina Georgina Rossetti is buried in Highgate Cemetery, North London. She was buried in the same grave as her mother and father.
Rossetti suffered with poor health for much of her life and as a result she rarely went out or received visitors. She lived with her mother for most of her life.
She was born into an artistic family. One of her brothers was Dante Gabriel Rossetti - the painter and a poet - while the other was William Michael Rossetti - a leading art critic and editor. It was William who edited her complete works in 1904 (10 years after her death).
At one stage she was engaged to painter James Collinson - a member of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood - but the engagement was broken off in 1850.
Her poetry, which is often compared to that of Emily Brontë, is characterised by an overwhelming sense of melancholy.
Rossetti contracted cancer in 1891, but an operation prolonged her life until December 1894.Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you planned:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
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Ron Pulliam, Happy Birthday to my dim sum buddy!!! Wishing you many smiles.
In addition to mopping the kitchen tomorrow, it looks like I might have to mow the front yard, too. It's looking pretty scruffy.
For those who think he's saying I'm not very bright at math, "dim sum" is Chinese for hors d'oeuvres.
Geez! You really know how to have LOTS and LOTS of FUN, dontcha!!!