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Title: THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 12:12:33 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you've hummed the notes beautiful maladies, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're trying to find the malady, but frankly they are tone deaf.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 12:15:36 AM
And the word of the day is: AGGLOMERATE!

Smoke on your pipe and put THAT in!
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Post by: Sandra on December 09, 2005, 01:12:34 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I really hate pulling all-nighters. Why do I do it? Why? Why? Why can't I write a decent paper some time before the night before it's due? I actually try. I sit there with my lucky pencil and everything and just wait for all the brilliant ideas to come, and NOTHING. I am physically unable to write a paper unless the eight-hour countdown has already started.

Anyway, DC Joshie is keeping me company as I slowly churn out the last paper of the semester. (Have you guessed that it's due tomorrow?) I hope the dreaded Dr. C. gets about twenty really nasty paper cuts from this paper while he's reading it.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Sandra on December 09, 2005, 01:13:10 AM
Put THAT in your pipe and blow bubbles with it!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 01:13:41 AM
Glad to see we have at least one late-night denizen.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 01:13:53 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 01:14:25 AM
Soup?  I'll give you soup.

Floop?  I'll give you floop.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 01:14:45 AM
AGGLOMERATE, baby, AGGLOMERATE!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Sandra on December 09, 2005, 04:19:50 AM
Yay! I'm done! And it's not even 5:30 in the morning.
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2005, 04:28:19 AM
TOTD:
DVDs last viewed - (1) A King In New York
                               (2) Racing Stripes

CDs: Percy Faith - Columbia Singles 1959 - 1967
                             Good tracks but some notes would have been useful.  Where were the Themes from "A Summer Place" and "Sons And Lovers"  and "Theme For Young Lovers"? Very odd.
Maybe DR JMK has the answers?
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2005, 04:45:05 AM
Good morning, all!  The city is very quiet this morning.  I've heard only one snow shovel raking againt the concrete in the past 40 minutes, and usually the din has begun by now.

Today, I tie up some loose ends for Christmas, finish the band parts, call the harpist to deliver her part (it's Karen Lindquist, BK), perhaps attempt the post office, and maybe watch a dvd.  I found an OP (used?) Criterion disc of Pasolini's SALO yesterday and I need to watch it before I give it as a gift since it's nonreturnable.

Hello, DR Tomovoz!  I've missed you the past couple of mornings.

TOD:
  DVD:  Salo, King Kong, The Ref
  CD:  Holiday compilations, Bing Crosby
  VHS:  el cheapo del grosso
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Kerry on December 09, 2005, 05:09:28 AM
Another day gone by.  Even the most joyous of holidays has to come to an end.

Happy Friday, everybody!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 05:13:33 AM
DR Jose - Actually, Sag Harbor (which I really had liked) changed its name to Red, and now I believe Red is gone as well.  I think the restaurant that is in that spot on 44th St. is no longer part of the Pietrasanta-Rachel's "family."

I'm pretty sure the Coffee Pot left the Pietrasanta-Rachel's family quite a while ago as well.



Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2005, 06:24:39 AM
Friday greetings!  After my horrendous trip home last night, imagine my delight at having to do the drive all over again this morning.  It wasn't too bad and I actually got to work early - as opposed to coworkers who live right here in Dayton.

Media check:

CD(car) - audiobook, Memoirs of a Geisha; CD(home) Christmas, a compilation by DR elmore, bk's Broadway Christmas and Hollywood Christmas, Barbara Cook's Count Your Blessings, New Christy Minstrels' Merry Christmas

DVD - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Disney's Snow White, because I just read in the Gower Champion book about Marge being the model for the title character.

VCR - nothing
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2005, 06:43:34 AM
Back from the Post Office.  The walk was slippery and the drifts are piled up, but the City is beautiful.  Walking down Amsterdam to Broadway, Holy Trinity Church, which faces my apartment, and all the trees and buildings were decked out in sparkling white and a few little sparrows hopped about looking for food.  I fell in love all over again with Manhattan.

Of course, by tonight, the snow will be black and gray, I'll be slushing through puddles and hating the who megillah.  But right now, I'm quite content.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 06:44:30 AM
Vixmom - Did the little package ever get to you?
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 06:58:17 AM
Elmore3003, can you post a photo of the snowy scene! Remembering the view of the church from your window, I can imagine it is beautiful!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2005, 07:01:44 AM
Elmore3003, can you post a photo of the snowy scene! Remembering the view of the church from your window, I can imagine it is beautiful!

Well, you had to have someone looking out for you on that fire escape and  I suppose Jesus looked out for you.  I have no means of posting a photo, but the view is lovely, even if the church hasn't gone wild with the Christmas decorations yet which are very tasteful:  lots of green and red banners and evergreen.

BTW, I mailed your birthday gift today.  Do not open in public.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 07:05:20 AM
Well, no HHW birthdays today!??

In that case let us all wish a happy birthday to Mr. William Reynolds star of CULT OF THE COBRA and ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS!

(http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/ce/06/e1_1_b.JPG)
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 07:06:13 AM

BTW, I mailed your birthday gift today.  Do not open in public.

Just like many of your e-mails!  8)
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Jason on December 09, 2005, 07:07:40 AM
I agree - the City is beautiful in the snow right now. I took a few pictures from my apartment this morning - nothing glamourous, but a nice documentation of how much snow we had on our balcony. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to close the office. :-\
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 07:07:51 AM
Good Morning all.  I am sorry to have been E & T but it was unavoidable.  (closings outside of the office... seminars outside of the office and two nights of school concerts)


DR FJL there was a lovely suprise in our mailbox when we got home last night!! Thank you so much! :-* :-*

Please also pass along our thanks to Skip and to your talented pooches (who knew they could write?!)



 
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 07:12:14 AM
On Long Island the snow turned to rain straight away... some of the school districts closed but not mine, much to the Vixter's disgust.  I told her it was just as well as too many snow days would make the school district shorten  the Christmas vacation (ok I lied, they'll REALLY take away from the Spring break).  She immediately cheered up and decided that it was better to go to school now then during the week after Christmas

Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2005, 07:21:37 AM
DR vixmom - tell The Vixter that I was disappointed not to have a snow day today, too!
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 07:37:48 AM
I just started cartching up and just finished the rest of the posts on Jane's birthday... Jason I am so sorry for your Mom's ebay issues I wish I had words of wisdom to fix it but I am neither ebay nor Western Union  saavy enough so I will send

                    ~~~~VIBES~~~~~~

that it will be resolved and your Mom will get her money back



As far as your Mom unloadingon you... although it's hard to be a sounding board for your Mom ( I know... I am my mother's sounding board and have been for years) try to accept it it as your mom's acknowledgenment of you as an adult and a friend, as well as her child.

The fact that she thinks of you as a safe person to discuss her feelings and issues shows that you are not just loved but very much trusted.

Also you should know that the fact that  she tells you her problems doesn't  necessarily mean she wants you to SOLVE them....sometimes a woman just wants someone to listen to her, acknowledge that , yes she is indeed going through a tough period whether it be her own fault or not, that she is entitled to fee crappy about what's going on in her life and that she has your sympathy and understanding.

I repeat, You don't have to FIX her problems just acknowledge them!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 08:10:44 AM
Friday!  The snow finally stopped and I shall get a picture of the FINAL result in a bit.  

My nephew is coming to shovel our walk and driveway in a little while which is the good news.  I am glad I don't have to SHOVEL all that snow.

Some delays today, but no closings.

DR GINNY if you and DH RICHARD make it to Indy this weekend, I am working 3 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and Noon to 6 pm on Sunday.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 08:13:27 AM
TOD:

CD: DREAMGIRLS Original Broadway Cast

DR TOMovOZ - it is strange that A SUMMER PLACE is not on that Faith Cd...hmmm....wasn't his the Number One single version?  I have Billy Vaughn's album....hmmmm

DVD: KING KONG

VCR:  CIRCUS WORLD with John Wayne, John Smith, Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth, Lloyd Nolan
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2005, 08:18:16 AM
DR GINNY if you and DH RICHARD make it to Indy this weekend, I am working 3 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and Noon to 6 pm on Sunday.

DR JRand - our timetable is uncertain for tomorrow, but I'm thinking we might try to stop at your store on our way into town.  Sunday we'll be at the Indiana State Museum (http://www.in.gov/ism/) for the Lord of the Rings exhibit.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 08:28:34 AM
Yesterday Ann said
Quote
Was it vixmom who was talking about Walking In The Air a few weeks ago?  I'm singing it in a concert this weekend, and I can tell her how to get the music if she wants.  That is, if it's the same song...


YES!  Yes please!! If it's this song....


We're walking in the air
We're floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly

I'm holding very tight
I'm riding in the midnight blue
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you

Far across the world
The villages go by like trees
The rivers and the hills
The forest and the streams

Children gaze open mouthed
Taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes

We're surfing in the air
We're swimming in the frozen sky
We're drifting over icy mountains floating by

Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Arousing of a mighty monster from its sleep

We're walking in the air
We're floating in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly

Thank you!!



Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Elan on December 09, 2005, 08:41:12 AM
Didn't Fabrizio sing something in "Piazza" about "It's like a malady/like there you go"?

recent DVDs: Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (can't remember which is currently in there)

CD: Luke Sandford's "Shimmer"

Oh, and in the better-late-than-never dept... The Lovely Wife(tm) was shocked to walk into our living room to find me sleeping with a younger man (Meishar Shimon made his debut October 6th):
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 08:44:09 AM

(Partial lyric for "The Glamorous Life")

[QUINTET]

Hi-ho, the glamorous life!
Run for the carriage, la la la,
Wolf down the sandwich, la la la,
Which town is this one, la la la,
Hi-ho, the glamorous life!

[MADAME ARMFELDT:]

Ordinary daughters agglomerate their lot,
Use their charms and choose their futures,
Breed their children, heed their mothers.
Ordinary daughters, which mine, I fear, is not,
Tend each asset, spend it wisely
While it still endures--
Mine tours!

Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 08:45:23 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]How-do-you-do, we've reached our Page 2[/move]







Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Jason on December 09, 2005, 08:52:45 AM
Elan - congratulations to you and your DW(tm)!! The baby is adorable.

And now that I know you're married and have a baby, I know that you are not the Elan of whom I spoke a few days back. The one I know may be married, though I don't think he is, but I know for sure he hasn't got a baby. :)
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Elan on December 09, 2005, 08:54:42 AM
Thanks, Jason!

I was going to respond to you yesterday, but I didn't see your comment till late: TLW(tm) and I haven't been out to see a show for the past two months (a wee bit busy with the little one), so it couldnt've been me. Nice to know that there's another Elan out there, though!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 08:55:44 AM
Congratulations Elan on your new son!!

I wish you joy, wonder and some sleep!!!


Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 08:58:50 AM
And here it is...my final working day of calendar year 2005.

I've turned and burned all week putting some finishing touches on projects and trying to finish the first big project that will come my way in the new calendar year.

I attained levels of stress this week that I haven't experienced in years...but it was all self-imposed.  I'm glad it's nearly over and I look forward to the rest of the month as a blissful retreat into self-serving loafing and lounging.

Let the joyous news be spread, the past year's workload's been put to bed.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 09:02:35 AM
"Survivor: Guatemala" -- SPOILER



SPOILER


Last night's episode yielded zero surprises for me, although I wasn't sure who would be voted out.  I thought they'd rid themselves of Cindy or Lydia or Danni...and then they edited it to make it seem Rafe would be going.

As it stands now, Steph probably doesn't have a vote on the jury against any of the remaining ladies.  Time will tell.  I think if Danni and Rafe were the final two, the jury would have a tough time deciding who to vote for because I think that both are quite popular, although it was Rafe who instigated Jamie's and Judd's departure (and Steph is probably being given the blame).  So who knows?!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 09:03:59 AM
What a wonderful picture Elan! And congratulations!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2005, 09:32:15 AM
DRElan, it's good to see you and to know the baby arrived safely.  It's a great photo, to boot!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: TPunk on December 09, 2005, 09:35:09 AM
DR Jose - Actually, Sag Harbor (which I really had liked) changed its name to Red, and now I believe Red is gone as well.  I think the restaurant that is in that spot on 44th St. is no longer part of the Pietrasanta-Rachel's "family."

I'm pretty sure the Coffee Pot left the Pietrasanta-Rachel's family quite a while ago as well.





I know the restaurant you are talking about, I went there when it was called Red. They had really good risotto.  Now I think it's called etcetera.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2005, 09:35:36 AM
...TLW(tm) and I haven't been out to see a show for the past two months (a wee bit busy with the little one....

DR Elan - when our son was born (20 years ago - it goes fast), my sister sent us a card that said:

"Now that you have a baby,
Life as you've known it is over."

That can be taken all kinds of ways, but I hope for your family it means lots of lovely adventures and plentiful moments like the one in your photograph.  Congratulations!

Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: TPunk on December 09, 2005, 09:38:21 AM
What an adorable baby!
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Post by: TPunk on December 09, 2005, 09:39:48 AM
My professor just emailed me my final grade- the grades for my classes are now all in- straight A's!

Just one more semester to go and then I will have letters after my name.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2005, 09:42:22 AM
My professor just emailed me my final grade- the grades for my classes are now all in- straight A's!

Just one more semester to go and then I will have letters after my name.

Congratulations, DR TPunk!  You've worked hard for those grades.

I got to wondering the other day how your mother liked the ceramic pumpkin you bought at Broadway Panhandler.  Wasn't it going to be a Thanksgiving present?
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2005, 09:49:08 AM
AGGLOMERATE, baby, AGGLOMERATE!
Agglomerate...
  agglomerseven...
    agglomersix...
      agglomerfive...
        agglomerfour...
          agglomerthree...
            agglomertwo...
              agglomerone...

[move=up,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=20]WE HAVE LIFTOFF!!!!!!![/size][/move]
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 09:49:40 AM
DR RLP Enjoy your well earned vaction!  happy traveling Vibes to you!!


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Post by: Jason on December 09, 2005, 09:50:05 AM
Way to go, TPunk!! Congratulations!!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 09:50:32 AM
Congratulations  Dean's List Honoree TPunk!

Now tell Rodzinski he must take you out for a celebratory dinner!!
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 09:52:49 AM
My professor just emailed me my final grade- the grades for my classes are now all in- straight A's!

Just one more semester to go and then I will have letters after my name.
and what will those letters be? PHD? MA? MBA? Enquiring minds want to know what sort of intellectuals we are rubbing elbows with on this here site..... :D



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Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2005, 09:52:58 AM
Congrats to Elan!

Congrats to TPunk!
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2005, 09:55:36 AM
I just finished watching The Polar Express.

Wierd looking film.  

And clearly designed to be seen in an IMAX theater.

Barf bags (in case of motion sickness) will be provided upon request.

 :o
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2005, 09:58:01 AM
Der B and I will be off in a few minutes to grandlad-sit while Mommy gets to X-mas shop.

And we're taking them to see Narnia.  After that, we'll be meeting Mommy for dinner at a restaurant.

She would invite herself.  It's a lot more fun with just the lads.   :-\
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2005, 10:01:05 AM
A question for everyone: In these politically correct times, do you still like to say "Merry Christmas," or "Happy Holidays?"

(Personally, I like to say "Have a pleasant holiday," because it's nondemominational, and doesn't discriminate against those who are depressed by demanding that they be happy.  Rather, the phrase suggests that they be able to ease through these trying times.)

( 8))
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 10:13:05 AM
Good afternoon!

What a day, and it's not half over! Morning started quietly enough. Beautiful, cold, but no snow or ice, and the rain didn't freeze badly enough overnight to do any damage, and it was gone by the time I got up and started stirring around the house.

But then, the phone started ringing during my workout, and it was non-stop until noon when I had to run out and get some things.

My lunch is ready now, so I'll be posting more a little later.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 09, 2005, 10:14:14 AM
Re: last night's Survivor.


My favorites in order are Steph (who i really like), danni (who i like), rafe (who i used to like) and lydia (who i really cannot stand).

I was very disappointed that these people keep flip flopping on their alliances.  It's stupid.  Judd/jamie/rafe/steph/cindy had it made.  Rafe comes across as so sweet and honest.  BUt in fact it has been him who has been the key force in everyone's demise.

I was actually very happy that steph went back and told cindy what rafe had said.  I was disappointed she voted for cindy. But if lydia/danni/rafe had made up their mind, there was really nothing they could do. I wish that steph and cindy had talked to lydia about voting out danni. I know they did talk to danni and lydia about voting out rafe. But of course they did not know of danni and rafe's final two alliance.

I don't think cindy will be mad at steph. I do think jamie and judd will be.  Although if it is rafe and steph at the end perhaps steph can convince the guys that it was rafe's plan.

I was disappointed to see Cindy go.  Not liking rafe too much right now.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 10:15:07 AM
Great news, DR TPunk. Hope the remaining classes go equally well.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 10:15:35 AM
And now, my stomach clock has gone off (a Snoopy reference).

WBBL.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 10:15:42 AM
A question for everyone: In these politically correct times, do you still like to say "Merry Christmas," or "Happy Holidays?"

(Personally, I like to say "Have a pleasant holiday," because it's nondemominational, and doesn't discriminate against those who are depressed by demanding that they be happy.  Rather, the phrase suggests that they be able to ease through these trying times.)

( 8))

My answer:  I generally tend to wish folks a happy holiday season -- in a general sense.  But I wish "Merry Christmas" loudly and lustily to all and sundry as the day draws near.

Anyone offended by it should move to a country where religious FREEDOM is not observed or tolerated.

And woe unto those who try to make this country one of those.

Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 10:19:22 AM
But that was a good point, S. Woody, about folks who get depressed during the holidays.  

I sure don't want to depress anyone.  But I'd like to cheer them up, if possible.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 10:23:14 AM
Question for anyone of Jewish background:  I have long been told, by my Jewish friends, that they are bemused by the commercialization...and elevation...of Hanukkah alongside Christmas.  They have told me that Hanukkah was always a minor holiday on the Jewish calendar and that it has been inflated into something that it was never meant to be.

Also, there has been talk (oh, yes! Talk!) that Christians should acquire some proportion on their own sense of Christmas when they jump on the everything-is-equal bandwagon this time of year.

But...I say these things not to offend, but to acquiree ask for thoughts from others in this forum....i.e. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 10:24:45 AM
Congrats, TPunk - your scholastic success is well deserved.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 10:26:17 AM
A dance in honor of TPunk's straight A's:

Well, you'll just have to imagine it - I can't do graphics.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 10:32:18 AM
I'm paraphrasing, but the Hannukah miracle was summarzied by (I believe) Sandra Bernhard as:

Oh good, the candle is lit.
Oh good, the candle's lit another day!
Is the candle lit?  Yeah, isn't that wonderful?
Is it still lit?  Yeah, yeah, it's still lit.
Still lit?  (getting exasperated) Yeah, enough already, it's still lit.
Still lit?  (getting really annoyed) Yeah, the damn thing is still lit! Stop asking already.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 10:33:57 AM
Hmmm...If I really wanted to get to post #900 today, I guess I could have spread that last post into 7 separate posts.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 10:39:26 AM
Jason  - I never quite understood.  How did your mother figure out that the person she was dealing with on Ebay was a fraud?

I would say, however, that it could turn out to be a blessing that such a valuable life lesson was learned for only about $800 or so.  I know it's a lot, but once someone's been burned, they're more likely to be cautious in the future, and she'll obviously always be more careful about all transactions in the future.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 10:44:06 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  I have no idea if I slept one hour or ten because my throat felt scratchy and when that happens I have one night where I just can't fall asleep (or I think I can't).  And, even if I am sleeping I'm dreaming  that I can't fall asleep.  I hate that, but it always happens without fail.  Sometimes I wish it would happen WITH fail because fail always feels left out.

Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 10:44:32 AM
Until TPunk's other letters arrive, we shall call her TPunk, HHW.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Elan on December 09, 2005, 10:54:32 AM
Question for anyone of Jewish background:  I have long been told, by my Jewish friends, that they are bemused by the commercialization...and elevation...of Hanukkah alongside Christmas.  They have told me that Hanukkah was always a minor holiday on the Jewish calendar and that it has been inflated into something that it was never meant to be.

Also, there has been talk (oh, yes! Talk!) that Christians should acquire some proportion on their own sense of Christmas when they jump on the everything-is-equal bandwagon this time of year.

But...I say these things not to offend, but to acquire thoughts from others in this forum.

Ron:

Where's the question in your post? :)

Hanukkah is, indeed, a "minor" holiday, in that it's post-biblical in origin, and, unlike the biblical festivals of Passover, Sukkot (Tabernacles), and Shavuot (Pentecost), did not involve a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The tradition of giving gifts on Hanukkah probably does derive from competition with the Christmas tradition; at any rate, it certainly has no rabbinic basis that I'm aware of.

On the other hand, a significant motif of the lighting of the menorah is the publicizing of the day, so increasing awareness of the holiday, "minor" though it may be, is perfectly in keeping with its spirit.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 10:54:44 AM
Finally got the courage to listen to the interview Donald Feltham did with Skip and me on the Broadway Radio Show.  We didn't embarrass ourselves too badly, although as Skip says, there are always things you wish you'd said differently.  

Thanks, BK, for arranging it.  It was fun to do, and now that I've listened to it, it wasn't so bad after all.  :)
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2005, 10:55:29 AM
Congratulations TPunk.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 11:01:40 AM
Wow!  Congratulations to TPUNK!!  Straight A's - Mensa is next, I am sure!

What a cute huggable baby.  Thanks for sharing the photo DR ELAN. :)  I love baby pictures!

DR GINNY please stop by tomorrow if you can, I'll be there after three.  Some friends saw the LORT exhibit and had a great time!  I am NOT a great fan (Although I own all three of the movies) so I probably wouldn't enjoy it as much as someone who is very knowledgeable about the whole thing!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 11:02:41 AM
Hmmm.....if the main character in BK's play is a new widow....and yet her husband is listed in the cast as a character....does that spoil a surprise?  Or is it so cleverly constructed that something else is up?  I am confused.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 11:03:47 AM
I did a bit of shoveling in the snow just so my nephew would know exactly where to shovel....his is busy now.

While I was outside, two people stopped and offered to finish for me for the low price of $20.  
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 11:05:33 AM
Yeah, what Elan said.  :)

A side point on Jewish people and the holiday season:  I spent 12 years going to Yeshivah elementary school and high school, and for the first five or six of those 12 years, they had us going to our Hebrew classes though Christmas Day (except for the one year Christmas fell on a Saturday, but we did have  Sunday classes in those days), and intentionally didn't start the winter break until after Christmas Day was over.  At some point, I think it was around 1970, the Yeshivah just decided to stop doing that - some people had argued that it bred some sense of there being a conflict between religions to deliberately have classes run through Christmas.  Of coures, Hannukah not being a holy day, we didn't have off for Hannukah unless it fell during the winter break.  (We did get days off for extra holidays of Sukkoth and Shavuoth, though, so we weren't really being cheated out of holidays off.)  
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Post by: George on December 09, 2005, 11:14:29 AM
My professor just emailed me my final grade- the grades for my classes are now all in- straight A's!

Just one more semester to go and then I will have letters after my name.

and what will those letters be? PHD? MA? MBA? Enquiring minds want to know what sort of intellectuals we are rubbing elbows with on this here site..... :D

I knew a couple of people who only went to college to get their MRS degree...but I don't think that that's what you're going for. ;)

Otherwise, congratulations, TPunk!  And good luck with the rest of your classes!
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 11:16:31 AM
Jrand - could be flashbacks, could be video - but I shall say nothing.

And has everyone else listened to our current radio show, yes or no?

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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 11:17:53 AM
I am learning all about Hannukah today.  How interesting.  
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 11:18:37 AM
Jrand - could be flashbacks, could be video - but I shall say nothing.

And has everyone else listened to our current radio show, yes or no?



Ahhh.....interesting. Interesting.....

I shall be hearing the radio show tonight.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 11:19:48 AM
Well....here in Indiana.....I have had directors tell the cast of the DIARY OF ANNE FRANK:  "Everyone put on your menorrahs and light your yamulkes..."

So ANY information is much appreciated.
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 11:20:53 AM
And has everyone else listened to our current radio show, yes or no?


I still cannot listen to the radio show because my dial up at home is slow it times out and there are no speakers on the work computer.


Has there ever been any seroius consideration of my request that the shows be made available on CD or tape?

 

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Post by: George on December 09, 2005, 11:20:58 AM
Jrand - could be flashbacks, could be video - but I shall say nothing.

And has everyone else listened to our current radio show, yes or no?

I plan on listening to it tonight, also. :D
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Post by: George on December 09, 2005, 11:24:56 AM
I still cannot listen to the radio show because my dial up at home is slow it times out and there are no speakers on the work computer.


Has there ever been any seroius consideration of my request that the shows be made available on CD or tape?

There are some people here who can make their own CDs of Donald's shows...and have...and plan to tonight (but don't tell anyone! ;) )
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 11:27:10 AM
Congrats, TPunk!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 11:27:26 AM
TOTD:
DVDs last viewed - (1) A King In New York
                               (2) Racing Stripes

CDs: Percy Faith - Columbia Singles 1959 - 1967
                             Good tracks but some notes would have been useful.  Where were the Themes from "A Summer Place" and "Sons And Lovers"  and "Theme For Young Lovers"? Very odd.
Maybe DR JMK has the answers?

I don't really know (!) but, if those versions were also released on Lps, they might be on the cd version of the Lp release.

Am I making sense? No more than usual, right? :D
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 11:39:58 AM
Vixmom - I can confirm for you right now that that is indeed the song Ann is singing this weekend.  By the way, she sounds fantastic... I got to play piano for her as she practiced last night. :D

I'm sure she'll talk to you about getting hold of the music when she gets home from work this evening.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 11:45:24 AM
Didn't Fabrizio sing something in "Piazza" about "It's like a malady/like there you go"?

recent DVDs: Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (can't remember which is currently in there)

CD: Luke Sandford's "Shimmer"

Oh, and in the better-late-than-never dept... The Lovely Wife(tm) was shocked to walk into our living room to find me sleeping with a younger man (Meishar Shimon made his debut October 6th):


I don't know, dear readers, but, for Xmas, I think we should all pitch in and offer Daddy & baby a.... BED!

Now, who's watching over who on that cute pic??? :)
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Post by: George on December 09, 2005, 11:53:40 AM
In my CD player:  BK's "The Stephen Sondheim Album," after that will be the original soundtrack to "The Producers" that I got from Borders (with an extra Borders-only bonus track!).

In my DVD player:  the new release of "The Muppet Movie."  I also just ordered the new "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas."  Even though this new release doesn't have Kermit anymore, it otherwise has all the dialog that was cut from the first video/DVD release (which I have, also).

In my VCR:  a tape to tape tonight's "Ghost Whisperer" and "20/20," where they're supposed to do a segment on LaChanze!  After those will be Wednesday's episode of Martha Stewart's "The Apprentice."
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 11:56:03 AM
A question for everyone: In these politically correct times, do you still like to say "Merry Christmas," or "Happy Holidays?"

I'm very much a "Merry Christmas" guy.  I have very little patience for December's ultra political correctness.  It just gets so ridiculous, going so far that a local elementary school principal has done away with the "giving tree" in the office, as the word "tree" being used in December implies Christmas and, therefore, Christianity.  Ugh!

I also find it funny that only the majority can ever be un-P.C.  My degree is in music education, and I can tell you that you can program as much Hanukkah music and such as you like with no complaint whatsoever from anybody.  But dare program one song for your December concert that mentions Jesus and all hell breaks loose.

Bear in mind that this is coming from an agnostic guy whose only trips to a church in his life have been for weddings and choir concerts.  I just don't see it as anything to get so wound up about.  For many people (myself included), Christmas is a societal holiday just as much as a religious one.  Public acknowledgement that it's happening isn't going to be catastrophic for anybody, even if it is religion based.

SWoody, I loved that little Christmas rant animation link that you posted a few days back.  It has supplied me with my new holiday mantra…
'Tis the season to shut the f*** up and stop being a whiny little b****!  ;D
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 12:00:27 PM
There are some people here who can make their own CDs of Donald's shows...and have...and plan to tonight (but don't tell anyone! ;) )

If such people or persons or person were able to make a copy and send it to a certain other person,that other person would be very grateful

 ;)l
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 12:04:39 PM
Vixmom - I can confirm for you right now that that is indeed the song Ann is singing this weekend.  By the way, she sounds fantastic... I got to play piano for her as she practiced last night. :D

I'm sure she'll talk to you about getting hold of the music when she gets home from work this evening.

That would be a wonderful thing... the only versions we have been able to locate were arrangements for choral groups and the Vixter wants the solo version


Will there be a recording or videoing of Ann's performance?

I knew Ann sang, but I never knewed  you played the pianny!

 


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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 12:10:55 PM
Re the Happy Holidays vs Merry Chriostmas question, it depends on where I am and who the other person is.

If the other person is sporting a Christmas tree lapel pin or some such other indication that they are probably clebrating Christmas I will wish them a Merry Christmas, if they are wearing a yamulke or Star of David necklace, I would wish them a Happy Hannukah... if there is no clear indication and  I don't know then personally I would wish them  Happy Holidays

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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 12:12:56 PM
Page Four Dance


hard to dance when you gots feet of snow.....



or no feets are all.
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Post by: George on December 09, 2005, 12:14:07 PM
If such people or persons or person were able to make a copy and send it to a certain other person,that other person would be very grateful

 ;)l

Well, as long as people who might possibly be doing such things still had certain other people's street addresses (which they probably do), it could happen very quickly. ;)
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Post by: Jennifer on December 09, 2005, 12:14:32 PM
DR MattH asked a question about this week's ALIAS which I did not get a chance to watch on Wednesday.

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You asked about Jack's playing the piano at the end of the show.

I'm not sure exactly what it meant, except that his old friend (the french ambassador's wife) asked if he still played.  And he made a point to tell her that he had given it up. I'm assuming it meant something to him/them in the past.

I'm also thinking that he has either been playing this whole time.  Or perhaps he really had given it up and her reminding him of it got him to do so again.

Okay now i think i've confused us both!

but what about that preview for next week????

My gosh they really gave away a lot!

I don't get why they showed it that way.  I would have thought they might have made it seem like a certain character might come back.  But certainly not show him!
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 12:14:37 PM
That would be a wonderful thing... the only versions we have been able to locate were arrangements for choral groups and the Vixter wants the solo version

Will there be a recording or videoing of Ann's performance?

I knew Ann sang, but I never knewed  you played the pianny!

Even if Ann can't track down a copy of the sheet music for the Vixter, I'm sure we could manage to whip up a copy on Finale (albeit with a very simplified piano part).  I don't really play, I just fake it enough to get by.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 09, 2005, 12:18:18 PM
Re: Happy holidays vs Merry Christmas.

There was a very heated discussion about sending Christmas cards on The View one day this week.

Elisabeth said that she just sent everybody Christmas cards, and Joy was sort of put off by that.

I do like Elisabeth but I found what she was saying sort of obnoxious.  I do think that the card is meant FOR THE OTHER person not for you. If you know the person you are sending the card to is Jewish then why would you send them a Christmas card.

Most people I know send cards that are appropriate for the person receiving the card.  And if they happen to have one card they send out to everybody, then at the very least they would write in "happy channukah" or whatever.

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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 12:20:08 PM
I wish we had snow in the summer so we could enjoy it while it was warm.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 09, 2005, 12:26:17 PM
It is snowing here today and I'm not liking it too much!
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Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2005, 12:28:39 PM
Question for NYC denizens:  As I'm reading the Gower Champion bio, it makes me want to see the dancing.  I'm waiting for library copies of Lovely to Look At and Give a Girl a Break.  Is there somewhere in the City where one can go to see video of TV programs like Your Show of Shows, The Bell Telephone Hour, and The Ed Sullivan Show?  This book cries out for a companion DVD!
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 12:37:32 PM
Well, as long as people who might possibly be doing such things still had certain other people's street addresses (which they probably do), it could happen very quickly. ;)

and certain other people are very excited and happy and grateful and working on suprises of their own!  :-*
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 12:39:26 PM
I wish we had snow in the summer so we could enjoy it while it was warm.

 ;D
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 12:41:34 PM
I'm almost finished with the Champion book - I find it endlessly sloppy, filled with wacky assertions, contradictions (sometimes within the same paragraph), and flat-out mistakes.  Nice to have, but one wishes that someone with writing talent could have tackled this - every chapter is basically written the same, just the show changes.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 12:45:58 PM
Basically the same, just the show changes.

Yup - that's Gower Champion!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2005, 12:50:23 PM
Thanks for the thought François.  It may be only Percy Faith singles NOT also on albums. No notes from "Collectables" to help out. Maybe the tracks I mentioned are on the earlier volume though they did not chart until  1960 or later.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 12:57:43 PM
Thanks for the thought François.  It may be only Percy Faith singles NOT also on albums. No notes from "Collectables" to help out. Maybe the tracks I mentioned are on the earlier volume though they did not chart until  1960 or later.

You might find more information here:

http://homepages.tesco.net/~alan.bunting/contents.htm
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 01:05:50 PM
I didn't have as much time this afternoon as I needed to get things watched that I had planned. Even though there are new episodes on tonight for most network TV shows, I don't watch any of them and will have the night free to continue watching things on my Friday Media Check which will be my next post.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 01:08:24 PM
DR Jennifer:

I didn't watch the previews for ALIAS, so I can't discuss them. I almost never watch previews of the next week's show. It's spoils fun and surprises for me.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 01:11:32 PM
Friday Media Check:

CD - SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (soundtrack)
        THE ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS ALBUM
        MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE - Clay Aiken
        THE PERRY COMO CHRISTMAS ALBUM

DVD - MURDER SHE WROTE - Season 2, Disc 1, Side B
          THE DARK CORNER
          WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS

DVR - last night's SMALLVILLE
         POLYESTER
         
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 01:13:47 PM
I watched two episodes on the MURDER SHE WROTE DVD set. Always fun shows with lots of guest stars.

In one set on a soap opera (Lloyd Nolan's last TV appearance before his death), Nicholas Hammond played the soap's resident hunk. And he WAS a hunk in this episode. My, Fredrich Von Trapp had really grown up to be a gorgeous man.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 01:14:49 PM
Also, finally finished the Agatha Christie DEAD MAN'S FOLLY. Ended as I remembered it and glad to add it to my Agatha Christie mystery collection.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 01:16:40 PM
Glad we didn't get the ice and snow we might have gotten (the western and northern parts of the state seemed to have gotten it instead), but it is cold! Going to be 24 tonight which is cold for this part of the world.
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 01:27:15 PM
Re: Happy holidays vs Merry Christmas.

There was a very heated discussion about sending Christmas cards on The View one day this week.

Elisabeth said that she just sent everybody Christmas cards, and Joy was sort of put off by that.

I do like Elisabeth but I found what she was saying sort of obnoxious.  I do think that the card is meant FOR THE OTHER person not for you. If you know the person you are sending the card to is Jewish then why would you send them a Christmas card.

Most people I know send cards that are appropriate for the person receiving the card.  And if they happen to have one card they send out to everybody, then at the very least they would write in "happy channukah" or whatever.



I have a very good friend, who  told me (many years ago, when we first met) that she didn't send out Christmas cards because she was Jewish, and said she hoped I wouldn't be insulted when I didn't get one.  So I told her of course I wouldn't be insulted, but asked her if she refrained from sending out birthday cards to her friends and family because it wasn't her birthday.

Since then every year I get a Christmas card from her and without fail, I send her a Hannukah card and make sure I get a Hannukah stamp from the post office to put on her envelope.

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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 01:36:36 PM
I'm Jewish but I celebrate Christmas as a non-religious holiday, as well as Hannukah.   I know my parents don't technically celebrate Christmas, but they always seem to have some party or another to go to on Christmas Day - but they don't technically celebrate Christmas.  Confusing?
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 01:37:00 PM
DRMATTH - I always liked seeing the old-time stars on MURDER SHE WROTE, although I didn't watch it regularly.

I especially liked it the couple of times that Carroll Baker was on.   That meant they got along when they made HARLOW and liked working together enough to stick it out for a quick television show schedule.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 01:40:10 PM
DEAD MAN'S FOLLIES - that's the name of the next Sondheim murder mystery.
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 01:41:26 PM
Relaxing, and had some cake to boot.  I always enjoy booting cake, although the boots are then cake-encrusted.  One simply cannot have enough cake-encrusted boots - Cake-encrusted Boots - that's the title of my next novel.

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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 01:43:55 PM
DR Jennifer:

I didn't watch the previews for ALIAS, so I can't discuss them. I almost never watch previews of the next week's show. It's spoils fun and surprises for me.

Please don't interpret this as snide or bitchy, because it truly is not intended to be, but do you realize that your nightly TV recaps basically serve as just such episode previews for those of us on the west coast?
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 01:46:45 PM
I'm Jewish but I celebrate Christmas as a non-religious holiday, as well as Hannukah.   I know my parents don't technically celebrate Christmas, but they always seem to have some party or another to go to on Christmas Day - but they don't technically celebrate Christmas.  Confusing?

We have had Hannukah dinners at our Lutheran home in honor of some of our Jewish friends...and on those days we put up Hannukah decorations on the front door and cooked  latkes and blintzes and had a menorah so they could light it and say the appropriate prayers.

This past year the Vixter was invited to her friend's house for a Passover Seder (which she pronounced "reallly Cool") and in HER honor, they said everything in both Hebrew and English so she could follow along


I see nothing strange or confusing with you or your parents or anybody else that's Jewish attending a party on Christmas and more than it would be odd for them to be attending anybody else's birthday party!



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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 01:49:03 PM
Relaxing, and had some cake to boot.  I always enjoy booting cake, although the boots are then cake-encrusted.  One simply cannot have enough cake-encrusted boots - Cake-encrusted Boots - that's the title of my next novel.



Speaking of cake, dear BK, do you know who left you the cake on your doorstep or was it an anonymous gift?


And if was an anonymous gift shouldn't it have been immediatly discarded?! :o)
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Post by: JMK on December 09, 2005, 01:50:39 PM
A day late and a lot more than a dollar short department:   ;D

[size=8][move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BK!![/move][/size]
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Post by: JMK on December 09, 2005, 01:51:58 PM
Elan, October 6th is a very good birthday!   ;D

If your son follows my family tradition, he will be left-handed.  I, an Uncle and an Aunt were all born on October 6 and we're all left-handed!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 01:55:48 PM
Vixmom - Hmm...That may explain why I don't enjoy attending other people's birthday parties as much as I enjoy attending birthday parties for me.   That, and the fact that I never get any presents at other people's birthday parties.  (Although at birthday parties for my father I can usually rely on him giving whatever I buy for him right back to me, so I make sure I get him something that Skip or I would like in case he gives it back.)  :)

Just kidding, of course - I see your point.  
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 01:57:49 PM
Please don't interpret this as snide or bitchy, because it truly is not intended to be, but do you realize that your nightly TV recaps basically serve as just such episode previews for those of us on the west coast?

They may very well be true, but they don't usually contain any information that's not available in TV GUIDE or other TV lsitings. When I give pertinent plot points, I have started inserting spoiler in the text of the messages.

And, of course, just as I have the option to turn off the TV before previews are shown, you have the option to skip my posts without reading them.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 01:58:28 PM
And of course, no one enjoys a good party like my Mom.  A real party girl, especially when they get to Florida, it seems.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 02:00:52 PM
I knew that Fox had canceled KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL, but now they are saying they will show no more episodes that have already been filmed. Reruns of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT will air in that time period.

Well, that will save my DVR from recording a half hour of program for the rest of the season.
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Post by: vixmom on December 09, 2005, 02:03:27 PM
I wonder if they will still release a Season Three DVD of Arrested Development.....
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 02:16:53 PM
Our office's holiday party will be on Friday Dec. 16th in a really good kosher restaurant.  

Although I'm already very deep into gift-ordering, the timing of Hannukah this year makes that feel too early.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 02:17:11 PM
Why not burn them off?  Strange....oh well.  Goodbye, Kitchen Confidential!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 02:17:56 PM
I wonder if they will still release a Season Three DVD of Arrested Development.....

I'm sure they will, but it won't be a full season of episodes. What are they doing this season, 13?
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 02:19:22 PM
Why not burn them off?  Strange....oh well.  Goodbye, Kitchen Confidential!

I thought the same thing, DR JRand, but according to the news release, reruns of other shows get a larger audience than new episodes of KC. Thus, for business reasons, it makes sense to play what will draw the most people.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 02:21:13 PM
And speaking of ratings, ALIAS did really badly on Wednesday night at 10, too. I'm sure ABC will be glad to get that last episode shown next Wednesday night and put something else on in the time slot.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 02:22:47 PM
And as a side benefit, might that not make it more likely that KC fans will buy the inevitable DVD if there are episodes that have never been shown on TV?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 02:35:07 PM
Good Afternoon!

On dinner break.... First preview/paying audience in 2 hours and 24 minutes...

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 02:36:01 PM
Friday Media Check...

VCR - ______
DVD - ______
CD - ______
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 02:36:56 PM
...But I've had a copy of the Damn Yankees piano/conductor's score sitting on my music stand for the past week... or two... or five.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 02:37:19 PM
DR Elan - Mazel Tov!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 02:38:02 PM
DR TPunk - Mazel Tov!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 02:40:48 PM
And as a side benefit, might that not make it more likely that KC fans will buy the inevitable DVD if there are episodes that have never been shown on TV?

It sure worked for FIREFLY. That box flew off the shelves in part for the three unseen episodes in the set.

It, too, was a Fox series unjustly canceled before it could catch on.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 02:41:36 PM
I guess I must head down now and get to that most unpleasant task of mopping the kitchen floor.


WBBL.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 02:43:49 PM
DR FJL - Thanks for the info on Sag Harbor/Red...  Isn't the Coffee Pot back in business?  I know they closed down for a few weeks for some remodeling and updating, and the last time I walked by that corner, the place seemed open for business.  -But maybe the ownership has changed. ???
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Post by: Charles Pogue on December 09, 2005, 02:46:44 PM
Ishall be incommunincato for several days to a week.  At which point, I'll have some interesting news!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 02:51:04 PM
Ishall be incommunincato for several days to a week.  At which point, I'll have some interesting news!

Pec implants?

;)
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 02:56:57 PM
Jose - What I heard is that the coffee house was split off a long time ago as part of a divorce.  I think it may have been sold since then, though.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2005, 02:57:29 PM
Ishall be incommunincato for several days to a week.  At which point, I'll have some interesting news!

DRCharlesPogue, you know I am looking forward to hearing it!  I hope the week goes well for you.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2005, 02:58:46 PM
Good Afternoon!

On dinner break.... First preview/paying audience in 2 hours and 24 minutes...

:)

DRJose, are you still coming in on Monday?  I have to be at the Men's Chorus rehearsal at 6:30 at Riverside Church.  Do you want to come along and find another date?
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 02:58:58 PM
We shall keep the home fries burning until Pogue's returning.  I know the news, but I'm keeping mum on the subject, oh, yes, I'm keeping mum on the subject. Mum would like to get off the subject, frankly, but I'm afraid I'm keeping mum ON the subject.

I skip all TV-related posts, or just glance at them.

Edie Falco has dropped out of The Threepenny Opera (the new Wallace Shawn translation) because of scheduling conflicts with The Sopranos.  Now, correct me if I'm wrong, which I'm not, hasn't The Sopranos been off the air now for two solid years.  Do these cocky producers and networks really think anyone is going to care when they finally bring the show back?  TWO YEARS.  Sorry, but I will not be watching it because they have basically spit in the face of their loyal viewers.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2005, 02:59:45 PM
Question for anyone of Jewish background:  I have long been told, by my Jewish friends, that they are bemused by the commercialization...and elevation...of Hanukkah alongside Christmas.  They have told me that Hanukkah was always a minor holiday on the Jewish calendar and that it has been inflated into something that it was never meant to be.

Also, there has been talk (oh, yes! Talk!) that Christians should acquire some proportion on their own sense of Christmas when they jump on the everything-is-equal bandwagon this time of year.

But...I say these things not to offend, but to acquiree ask for thoughts from others in this forum....i.e. WHAT DO YOU THINK?



It's now a question.  

I aim to please the qubiblers/pedants  everyone.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 09, 2005, 03:05:24 PM
DR Vixmom that is an interesting story about Christmas cards.  Although I think there are many Jewish people who don't send Christmas/holiday cards.  Not really just because they don't celebrate Christmas.  But probably they were just not brought up that way.

I think it is fine though to send Christmas cards even if you are Jewish, since the people who get them celebrate that holiday.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 09, 2005, 03:10:10 PM
DR MattH, I'll bet ALIAS would do better if LOST had a new episode. Not sure if that will happen next week.

And DR Jed, re: DR MattH's comments.  I think they are way more than previews, as he is discussing the entire show.  I always skip the ones I plan on watching /taping, and read them after I've seen the show.
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 03:11:44 PM
Pedants?  Quibblers?  We have no pedants or quibblers - we're all just folks, looking for love in all the wrong places, like a gazelle after a sex change operation.
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 03:14:12 PM
Alias wouldn't have done better, because people have had it with the show.  Again, cockiness has killed what was a fun and interesting show for two seasons.  Of course, what they all forgot to tell us was that J.J. Abrams, who created it and did the bible for those seasons, left the show.  If he'd remained, I doubt Miss Garner would have become a "director" and then a pregnant "producer".  No one on the show seems to have a clew as to why it was such giddy fun in the first place.

Alias est morte.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 03:31:45 PM
DR elmore - I won't be heading up this Monday.  I just know I'm going to be too tired after this week of tech rehearsals and first previews.  -And I have to be back by 11:00am on Tuesday for more rehearsals, so...

However, I will be up the following Monday... and I won't have to head back until Tuesday afternoon.  Hope to catch up with you in person then.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 03:33:29 PM
...And as for Edie Falco pulling out of Threepenny...  Hmm... I thought it was strange "timing" as it was...  I mean, I knew the "final" season of "The Sopranos" was to start filming again sometime "soon", so...

???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 03:34:13 PM
DR Tomovoz - Thank you for your Christmas "card". :)
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 03:41:07 PM
I am watching Mr. Paul Bartel's ever so wacky Death Race 2000.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 03:42:30 PM
And as for Christmas, Holiday, Channukah, etc. cards...

When I wish someone "Merry Christmas", I'm not wishing them a "Happy Anniversary of Jesus' Birth Day"...  I'm simply wishing them a "Hope You Have A Wonderful Time During The Final Weeks Of The Year"... or something like that.  ;)

I do buy both Christmas and Holiday cards... But I base most of my decisions on the card design and not necessarily the sentiment inscribed in it.

"Merry Christmas" is the tradition I grew up with.  And that's the tradition I wish to keep.  And if I do happen to offend someone by sending them a "Christmas" card, I would hope that they would take a second to consider that just the fact that I sent them a card - any card - is a sign that I am thinking about them this time of year.

...Of course, the past couple of years, I've meant to send out boxes of cards, but only end up getting a few, if any, in the mail.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 03:46:28 PM
...And I guess we ended up with about three to four inches of snow this morning in my parents' neighborhood.  Thankfully, by the time I had to head out, the streets had been plowed and/or cleared by all the driving, and my car windows just needed a minor "dusting" since most of the snow had already melted thanks to the sun(light).

...But it sure did look pretty!
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Post by: JMK on December 09, 2005, 03:56:34 PM
Classic watching King Kong for the first time comment department (courtesy of my 9 year old):  "How could they not know that was a stegosaurus??"
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 03:56:44 PM
Well.. Back to the Salt Mines... I mean Purgatory... I mean Limbo... I mean Hell... I mean the Dugout... I mean the Bull Pen... I mean...  Well, I mean under the stage - literally - the pit...

*For each production, we name the pit area something different, something show-related.  For South Pacific it was "The Bubble Room" (I'm still not sure how we came up with that one).  For Camelot it was "The Dungeon" - or something like that.  I'll see what the Stage Manager calls it tonight when she makes her "Musicians to the 'Pit'" announcement.

;-)

Laters...
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 09, 2005, 04:38:06 PM
DEATH RACE: I love Stallone's entrance as Machine Gun Joe Viterbo. Just firing bullets willy nilly into the crowd.


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Post by: Rodzinski on December 09, 2005, 04:40:30 PM
Well, I have returned from the doctor with some meds and a generally clean bill of health pending one more test, so, good news.

Vixmom, I took TPunk out for a nice dinner after she finished her final exams, so she has been feted.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 09, 2005, 04:41:28 PM
I never understood the concept of the Sopranos disappearing for so long. But I was never into the show.

I'm sure the hype will swirl and draw people back in.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2005, 04:54:12 PM
I never understood the concept of the Sopranos disappearing for so long. But I was never into the show.

I'm sure the hype will swirl and draw people back in.

I can't wait!  I LOVE IT!  I also look forward to DEADWOOD.
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Post by: JMK on December 09, 2005, 05:00:37 PM
I just uploaded a new avatar, because it is one great pic of the family in front of the military museum building named after my Dad.  Since it's wide, it transfers to avatar land a little on the small side, but here it is a little bigger:
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 05:05:13 PM
Well, I have returned from the doctor with some meds and a generally clean bill of health pending one more test, so, good news.

Good news, indeed!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 05:20:45 PM
Rodzinski - So great to hear that.  The medical stuff, that is (not that you're not taking TPUNK out to another special dinner for her straight A's).
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 05:26:15 PM
My professor just emailed me my final grade- the grades for my classes are now all in- straight A's!

Just one more semester to go and then I will have letters after my name.

Wow TPunk that is fantastic! I knew you were a smart cookie! Soon you will be able to prove it!
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Post by: JMK on December 09, 2005, 05:28:52 PM
TPunkm

Evidently she already has at least one letter after her name.   ;)  ;D
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 05:48:23 PM
Lol JMK!

I fixed!

Although TPunk'n would be a good name! I shall call her that for now on!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 05:49:05 PM
I took a loooooooooooooooooong nap this afternoon!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 05:57:33 PM
I tend to also choose my cards for the graphics and looking at the 10 boxes of Christmas cards that I have....some say Merry Christmas...some say Season's Greetings...some say Happy Holidays...

If I worked with the public I, myself, would most certainly refrain from saying "Merry Christmas" to anyone unless I was certain that they celebrated it. Happy Holidays would seem more appropriate and inclusive as this season does have more then one holiday going on. Just my opinion.

I know, from reading letters to the editor, that some people get very upset about "Happy Holidays"...which I find silly.

I am agnostic by I do celebrate Christmas. Of course if I had more Jewish friends here in Oregon I would celebrate any and all Jewish holidays...same with Hindu holidays, Muslim holidays, or any other holidays if I had the opportunity! I think it would be fun!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 06:00:11 PM
Media check:

DVD: HOLIDAY AFFAIR episode of LUX VIDEO THEATER

CD: Compilation CDs by JRand55 and my friend Dave who lives up in Washington.

VCR: Last nights SURVIVOR.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 06:04:00 PM
My Bollywood movie for the weekend...which I started watching prior to my looooooooooooooong nap... RAJA JANI (1970) starring Dharmendra, Hema Malina, Johnny Walker, and Premnath.


(http://66.223.111.68/dvdImages/b786.jpg)
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 06:09:09 PM
I shall now be on my way to rehearsal, after which I shall return.
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 06:09:33 PM
Elan the photo is precious.  I’m looking forward to more photos in the future.  Congratulations!

TPunk congratulations!  While I’m not surprised, I’m very happy for you.
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 06:15:20 PM
I know, from reading letters to the editor, that some people get very upset about "Happy Holidays"...which I find silly.

I am agnostic by I do celebrate Christmas. Of course if I had more Jewish friends here in Oregon I would celebrate any and all Jewish holidays...same with Hindu holidays, Muslim holidays, or any other holidays if I had the opportunity! I think it would be fun!

To clarify my own comments from earlier, I have no problem with "Happy Holidays" and such, I just don't see the need for such furor against "Merry Christmas."
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 06:17:03 PM
Am I the only one who sees the name of the movie MBarnum is watching - RAJA JANI - and thinks of the Jewish new year Rosh Hashana?

Maybe Raja Jani should be a cause for celebration.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 06:21:32 PM
Happy Raja Jani, everybody!  
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 06:23:08 PM
Question for anyone of Jewish background:  I have long been told, by my Jewish friends, that they are bemused by the commercialization...and elevation...of Hanukkah alongside Christmas.  They have told me that Hanukkah was always a minor holiday on the Jewish calendar and that it has been inflated into something that it was never meant to be.

Also, there has been talk (oh, yes! Talk!) that Christians should acquire some proportion on their own sense of Christmas when they jump on the everything-is-equal bandwagon this time of year.

But...I say these things not to offend, but to acquiree ask for thoughts from others in this forum....i.e. WHAT DO YOU THINK?



I’m not offended at all.  It is actually an interesting question.

When we lived in Connecticut I went to a meeting led by a Rabbi to discuss Jews and the holidays and how to deal with them.  He felt the importance of Chanukah should be downplayed and not used simply to compete with Christmas.  It made sense to me.  Then he said Jews should never celebrate Christmas or have a tree, even if we keep religion out of it.  At that moment I was reminded of why we did not join his temple.

SWW for the most part I refer to the holidays, not a particular one.  That works fine until Chanukah and then I switch to Christmas.  This year it will be in reverse, Holiday until the 25th and then I shall switch to Chanukah.  
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2005, 06:25:18 PM
To clarify my own comments from earlier, I have no problem with "Happy Holidays" and such, I just don't see the need for such furor against "Merry Christmas."
OR "Mary Christmas" and "Marry Christmas"?
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Post by: George on December 09, 2005, 06:26:39 PM
I usually only say "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" or whatever when (or if) someone says it to me first, then I don't have to worry about what might offend them.  Otherwise, I just say "have a good evening" and leave it at that! ;)
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 06:27:36 PM
OR "Mary Christmas" and "Marry Christmas"?

Naturally.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 06:33:34 PM
All sorts of Raja Jani references in musical theater:

Jani One Note

Surabaya Jani

La Raja Folles

Little Jani Jones

Raja Moan (the souce matetrial for SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE)

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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 06:34:43 PM
I'm very much a "Merry Christmas" guy.  I have very little patience for December's ultra political correctness.  It just gets so ridiculous, going so far that a local elementary school principal has done away with the "giving tree" in the office, as the word "tree" being used in December implies Christmas and, therefore, Christianity.  Ugh!

I also find it funny that only the majority can ever be un-P.C.  My degree is in music education, and I can tell you that you can program as much Hanukkah music and such as you like with no complaint whatsoever from anybody.  But dare program one song for your December concert that mentions Jesus and all hell breaks loose.

Bear in mind that this is coming from an agnostic guy whose only trips to a church in his life have been for weddings and choir concerts.  I just don't see it as anything to get so wound up about.  For many people (myself included), Christmas is a societal holiday just as much as a religious one.  Public acknowledgement that it's happening isn't going to be catastrophic for anybody, even if it is religion based.


I listen to all the beautiful Christmas music at home but boy did I cringe when the school included songs about Jesus for my children to sing.  I could overlook everything else but that.

Doing away with the “giving tree” seems a bit absurd.  Does the concept still exist?
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 06:40:01 PM
KRIS MISSES CHRISTMAS - the title of my next holiday epic.  Mr. Kringle falls asleep and doesn't wake up until December 26th, when it just happens to be Hannukah.  A sincere plea for love among the faiths, should rake in a fortune at the box office.
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 06:40:33 PM
Re: Happy holidays vs Merry Christmas.

There was a very heated discussion about sending Christmas cards on The View one day this week.

Elisabeth said that she just sent everybody Christmas cards, and Joy was sort of put off by that.

I do like Elisabeth but I found what she was saying sort of obnoxious.  I do think that the card is meant FOR THE OTHER person not for you. If you know the person you are sending the card to is Jewish then why would you send them a Christmas card.

Most people I know send cards that are appropriate for the person receiving the card.  And if they happen to have one card they send out to everybody, then at the very least they would write in "happy channukah" or whatever.



Jennifer I understand how you feel.  We receive some very religious Christian cards.  I just consider the source and understand how much this means to them & remember to be pleased they wrote.  Then I tuck those cards behind others. ;D

We received a beautiful homemade Chanukah card in the mail today.  :)  
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 06:46:31 PM

Well, DR td has not posted since November 29!

This November, that is!

Let's hope nobody has "offended" him with some unwelcome "Merry Christmas"and that he's doing ok!
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 06:47:11 PM
I have a very good friend, who  told me (many years ago, when we first met) that she didn't send out Christmas cards because she was Jewish, and said she hoped I wouldn't be insulted when I didn't get one.  So I told her of course I wouldn't be insulted, but asked her if she refrained from sending out birthday cards to her friends and family because it wasn't her birthday.

Since then every year I get a Christmas card from her and without fail, I send her a Hannukah card and make sure I get a Hannukah stamp from the post office to put on her envelope.


LOL!!

When I was young my parents would try to invite a non-Jewish friend to join our Passover Seder's.  

I'm really lucky having grown up celebrating two sets of holidays.  I never found it confusing, some (Christian holidays) were fun and filled with material gifts, others (Jewish) had special meaning and gave me far greater gifts I still carry with me.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 06:53:34 PM
I listen to all the beautiful Christmas music at home but boy did I cringe when the school included songs about Jesus for my children to sing.  I could overlook everything else but that.

Doing away with the “giving tree” seems a bit absurd.  Does the concept still exist?

My argument as a music teacher is that a great amount of the music written a few hundred years back was written for religious purposes.  This includes some of the greatest choral music out there.  To not include ANY of this music in your repertoire is doing a disservice to the kids as students of music.  Personally, I don't find singing religious lyrics to be in any way promoting one religion or minimilizing others.  Maybe it's just me, I dunno.

As for the banned giving tree, they now have a "giving counter."
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 06:53:57 PM
VALISE NAVIDAD - That's the title of my next indie Christmas film, about a couple that spends all day on Christmas looking for their lost luggage.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:00:59 PM
VALISE NAVIDAD - That's the title of my next indie Christmas film, about a couple that spends all day on Christmas looking for their lost luggage.

What about: Felix Navy Dad??   (No comment! ;D)
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:02:25 PM
Does anyone remember the Feliz Navidad parody that was making the rounds a number of years ago.  Seriously, I'm not making this up.

Phylicia Rashad, Phylicia Rashad, Phylicia Rashad
She play the Mom, Bill Cosby play the Dad

She is the sister of Debbie Allen,
She is the sister of Debbie Allen,
She is the sister of Debbie Allen,
Who used to be on Fame.



I forget the rest of it.  :(

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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:03:14 PM
VALISE NAVIDAD - That's the title of my next indie Christmas film, about a couple that spends all day on Christmas looking for their lost luggage.

And only finding it the following day?
A Jewish miracle? :D
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 07:07:35 PM
Jed, giving counter-LOL.

At the elementary school level there are plenty of songs to challenge their voices, IMHO.  I had no objection to the songs chosen by the choir teacher in Middle School-but then that school was sensitive to the "other" populations of students. ;)

If you had been the music instructor and had explained why non-Jesus mentioning songs weren’t musically challenging I’m sure I would have felt differently than I did.  When these songs were included due to lack of sensitivity or prejudice against other races and religions it was very upsetting.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:08:59 PM
Darn, I just googled VALISE NAVIDAD and found out it's been done already.
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 07:09:52 PM
Good news vibes for Rodzinsky.

JMK-great family photos.

François-LOL.  Td hasn’t been offended.  He should return soon. :)
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:10:46 PM
Jed, giving counter-LOL.

At the elementary school level there are plenty of songs to challenge their voices, IMHO.  I had no objection to the songs chosen by the choir teacher in Middle School-but then that school was sensitive to the "other" populations of students. ;)

If you had been the music instructor and had explained why non-Jesus mentioning songs weren’t musically challenging I’m sure I would have felt differently than I did.  When these songs were included due to lack of sensitivity or prejudice against other races and religions it was very upsetting.


Gee, whiz!

I do NOT believe in Santa Claus AND I don't feel offended if I sing songs that "praise his glory"! :D
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:10:53 PM
As has POLICE NAVIDAD - many references to that.  :(
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 07:11:20 PM
Charles Pogue, just in case, good vibes your interesting news is good news.  
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:11:38 PM


François-LOL.  Td hasn’t been offended.  He should return soon. :)


I hope it's BEFORE December the 25th!!! :D
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:13:52 PM
EVERYBODY'S WAITING FOR THE MAN WITH THE GAG -  a short subject about a town starved for holiday humor
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:14:35 PM
Darn, I just googled VALISE NAVIDAD and found out it's been done already.

Ckeck! It might be just... by you! (Bayou?!) ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:16:41 PM
EVERYBODY'S WAITING FOR THE MAN WITH THE GAG -  a short subject about a town starved for holiday humor

Could not it be a WOMAN?

Mrs S.?
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:20:39 PM
Francois - Was your post above a sly reference to the song "Christmas Bayou" by any chance?  :)
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:23:12 PM
I wonder if I can make it to post #900 on page 9 on the 9th - if I can do that, I can give up being obsessive-compulsive for the rest of the year.
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:23:21 PM
Francois - Was your post above a sly reference to the song "Christmas Bayou" by any chance?  :)

Hmmm... don't know this one!

Bayou always makes me think of Blue Bayou sung by Karen Charpentier, I mean... Carpenter! Btw, Joseph was a carpenter!
We stay in the theme, don't we?
Title: Re:THE MALADY LINGERS ON
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 07:25:32 PM
Last night we watched the final episode of THE TRIANGLE.  I have a question regarding the last scene.  Possible spoiler warning…….Was that a medal?  
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:25:37 PM
I wonder if I can make it to post #900 on page 9 on the 9th - if I can do that, I can give up being obsessive-compulsive for the rest of the year.

The rest of the year!!... the rest of the year!!

That should be a short rest!

(December the 25th, me dear! december the 25th! Bah! Home bug!)
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:27:50 PM
I associate Blue Bayou with Linda Ronstadt for some reason.
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 07:29:08 PM
Keith is waiting to watch something.  I should know what being that it is Friday.

Playing in the jukebox were tons of CD’s ALL DAY LONG!  It is wonderful having music again.

‘night.
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Post by: Jane on December 09, 2005, 07:30:27 PM
 Karen Charpenter sang Blue Bayou?  I'm with you FJL.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:32:44 PM
I sent someone a Godiva package that was shown as "out for delivery" on Wednesday morning, and UPS keeps changing the delivery date.  I called uPS and they said they'd have to start an investigation.  Isn't that great?  You want to surprise someone with a nice holiday present, and suddenly there's an investigation.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:32:53 PM
I associate Blue Bayou with Linda Ronstadt for some reason.

Linda who???? ;)

Yep! Her version is more famous I guess!

"Linda Ronstadt"! That reminds me of..... who did make that remark?... what what said of Marlene Dietrick's name...

Something like, it starts like a carress and ends like the crack of a whip!! ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:34:41 PM
Karen Charpenter sang Blue Bayou?  I'm with you FJL.

Yes she did! Yes she did!

Now, would MOI lie to YOU???? :o

Dubya, maybe but not I!!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:35:46 PM
I wrote a song about my Godiva experience.  (If you're easily offended, scroll down to the next post):



It's called "Nearer My Godiva to Thee"
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:37:28 PM
"Soylent Night" - a song about Christmas at the house where they get all that lovely green coloring for the holiday food
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:39:39 PM
Starts with a carress and ends like a crack of the whip?

Kind of like George Stephanopolous.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:39:50 PM
Yes she did! Yes she did!

Now, would MOI lie to YOU???? :o

Dubya, maybe but not I!!

In her... bathroom!! I'm sure she did sing BLUE BAYOU in her bathroom!! :D

Well, I'm sorry... I'm thinking of JAMBALAYA (On the bayou!)
Close, hey!

Have a shrimp!! ;)
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:40:29 PM
Or Melina Kanakaredes.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:42:06 PM
Speaking of Jumbalaya - Remember the Partridge Family's big song "Bandala."
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:42:20 PM
Starts with a carress and ends like a crack of the whip?

Kind of like George Stephanopolous.

Oh but "Stephanopoulos" sounds "sweet" to my ear!

Jambalaya!
Box of choc'lates!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:45:19 PM
OK, you;re right about George.  Sounds kind of like "Snuffeluppulus" (Sp?) from SESAME STREET.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:45:43 PM
Or Melina Kanakaredes.

Mele Kalikimaka????

Oh, Lord! That Xmas thing again!! ;D
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:47:40 PM
She was on the show PROVIDENCE which IIRC took place in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:48:32 PM
How can i stretch this to 38 posts?
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:49:14 PM
I mean, dragging things out is not one of my strong points.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:50:56 PM
I don't understand how Ron Pulliam manages to stretch things out when he's approaching a milestone without making a nuisance of himself.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:51:09 PM
Speaking of Jumbalaya - Remember the Partridge Family's big song "Bandala."

No! I've never seen the Partridge (in a pear tree?) show, even though I do like Shirley a lot!
Got a cd a songs from that show recently, mostly sung by that Cassidy kid (then) and... frankly (or Françoikly) I don't care for any of them! :D

That's what makes horse radish, right?
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:51:47 PM
Dites moi, Francois,
La vie et elle
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:53:21 PM
I sent someone a Godiva package that was shown as "out for delivery" on Wednesday morning, and UPS keeps changing the delivery date.  I called uPS and they said they'd have to start an investigation.  Isn't that great?  You want to surprise someone with a nice holiday present, and suddenly there's an investigation.

That's what I was saying!! BOX of choc'lates, Mr Hank! :)

FJL.... the surprise is on you! :-\
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:53:25 PM
That's terrible French, but at least it's an educational post.  :)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:54:03 PM
Dites moi, Francois,
La vie et elle

Oui, la vie est gaie!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:54:34 PM
Actually, I had sent them a whole tower of Hannukah chocolate...
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2005, 07:54:40 PM
How sad. Blue Bayou was written and sung by Mr Roy Orbison when those two ladies were in grade school.
(OK - High School - It was 1963 - They were both 17 that year. I wonder if they learned the truth)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:54:49 PM
That's terrible French, but at least it's an educational post.  :)

It's Hammerstein French!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:55:41 PM
Is la vie gaie, or is it just that movie BROKEBACK MOUNTIN'?
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:57:22 PM
I don't understand how Ron Pulliam manages to stretch things out when he's approaching a milestone without making a nuisance of himself.

He DOES make a nuisance of himself, believe me!!

We're just good sports and bear (Winnie-the-Pooh!) with it, that's all!! ;D ;D
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:57:33 PM
Ron?
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You
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mean
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the
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chap
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who
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:58:26 PM
I kept pronouncing the word "elle" with two syllables in high school French, and poor Mrs, Kaiser kept correcting me.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:58:28 PM
loves
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to
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post
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like
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 07:59:00 PM
that?????
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 07:59:39 PM
Yes
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that's
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the
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guy
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I'm
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talking
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about
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:01:11 PM
I kept pronouncing the word "elle" with two syllables in high school French, and poor Mrs, Kaiser kept correcting me.
As you know it's as if you were to say the letter L!

L.... is for the way you look at me....

It actually is

La Vie Est Belle...
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:01:28 PM
but
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:01:40 PM
that
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:01:55 PM
calls for
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a certain
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amount of
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:02:36 PM
desperation, so
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:02:55 PM
I'm switching
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to two-
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word posts
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so as
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not to
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look too
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:04:32 PM
obsessive-compulsive
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:04:49 PM
about it.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:05:04 PM
How sad. Blue Bayou was written and sung by Mr Roy Orbison when those two ladies were in grade school.
(OK - High School - It was 1963 - They were both 17 that year. I wonder if they learned the truth)

Sad? No! Such a good song... it had to be revived, so to speak!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:05:29 PM
Oh darn I didn't make it to 900 on page 9, but I will do it on the 9th.  :)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:06:28 PM
Oh darn I didn't make it to 900 on page 9, but I will do it on the 9th.  :)

That is
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:06:43 PM
all correct!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:08:53 PM
Sad? No! Such a good song... it had to be revived, so to speak!

I was going to write "such a sood gong" and then realized I was "speaking" chinese! Silly me! ;)
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:09:44 PM
Wow, I've been singing the song wrong all these years.  Darn that cheap monaural speaker.  And my parents for making me listen to show tunes through that cheap monaural speaker.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:09:47 PM
There was a musical revue about Roy Orbison a few years back in London, England!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:11:51 PM
And for making me listen to the Brazzi-Gaynor soundtrack when my friend Marc had the Pinza-Martin cast album.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:12:08 PM
The paroles sont:

Dites-moi
Pourquoi
La vie est belle,
Dites-moi
Pourquoi
La vie est gaie,
Dites-moi
Pourquoi,
Chère Mad'moiselle,
Est-ce que
Parce que
Vous m'aimez?
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:13:15 PM
And all this happened when I was nine...
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:14:31 PM
Nine, Guido - er, I mean Francois.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:15:41 PM
I thought I'd recognized the word Mame in the last word of that song.  Ah, how all musical theater flows together.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:16:33 PM
And all this happened when I was nine...

Oh... I understand the trauma! :)

Real correct French would say:

Est-ce parce que vous m'aimez?

and not "est-ce (que) parce que vous m'aimez? which is a little "heavy" in style, but since it's a children ditty and... French Canadian!! :o ;D
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:17:38 PM
How does Hammerstein French compare with Sheldon Harnick French in "Allons" in THE ROTHSCHILDS, I wonder.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:18:54 PM
Nine, Guido - er, I mean Francois.

You say "nine!"

I say "eight and a half!"

Let's call the whole thing off!... Ginger! ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:20:51 PM
How does Hammerstein French compare with Sheldon Harnick French in "Allons" in THE ROTHSCHILDS, I wonder.

"I Wonder" is NOT in the Rothschilds! It's in Disney's Sleeping Beauté! :D
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:21:05 PM
After all that, I'd better make my 900th post count, right?
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 08:22:01 PM
Had three enjoyable video experiences tonight.

First up was THE LADY IN THE LAKE which was on the DVR and I had forgotten about. This is the Phillip Marlowe mystery with Robert Montgomery playing Marlowe and also directing the film. For about 85% of the running time, we see everything from a first person point of view and only occasionally glimpse him in mirrors or other glass. The other characters talk directly to the camera.

I wouldn't want to see many movies like this, but for a one-shot deal, it's pretty interesting, and the mystery is a typical Chandler jumble. Everything gets sorted out at the end satisfactorily.

I have to say that I've seen this movie two or three times in my life (not in a long time), and I thought I knew the identity of the murderer so I watched everything carefully thinking I knew who the guilty party was going to turn out to be. Turns out I had remembered incorrectly and had a wonderful time being surprised when the identity of the actual murderer was revealed.

I dubbed this onto a DVD to watch and enjoy again.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:22:23 PM
SLEEPING BOOTY - I can't say I'm familiar with that one.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:23:24 PM
Well, at least I reached post #900 on the 9th with class and dignity.  
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:23:46 PM
How does Hammerstein French compare with Sheldon Harnick French in "Allons" in THE ROTHSCHILDS, I wonder.

Funny, you said that because i listend to The Rothschilds again the other day, something I had not done in a LONG time!

ALLONS is pretty correct, as I remember!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 08:24:22 PM
Next, I watched last night's SMALLVILLE, a variation on IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE as Lex Luthor was given a glimpse of a life he might possibly have in the future if he'd give up his evil ambition and live an honest life.

Most interesting to see how different things in Smallville would be with a good Lex, and the show gave Michael Rosenbaum quite a rich expanse to play this week. He did very, very well.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 08:26:12 PM
And then I completed my evening's viewing with another MURDER SHE WROTE episode, this one with wonderful guest stars like Polly Bergen, Roddy McDowall, June Lockhart, and John Vernon.
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:27:18 PM
The nice thing about not having made it to 900 on page 9 is that now I don't have to fulfill my pledge not to be obsessive-compulsive for the rest of the year.

:)
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:28:11 PM
SLEEPING BOOTY - I can't say I'm familiar with that one.

You sure know this one!

(Mary Costa's the voice!)

I wonder, I wonder
I wonder why each
Little bird has someone
To sing to sweet things to
A gay little love melody?
I wonder, I wonder
If my heart keeps singing
Will my song go winging
To someone who'll find me
And bring back a love song to me?
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 08:28:27 PM
While I mopped the kitchen floor today, I listened to THE ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS ALBUM, probably my favorite of all the CHristmas CDs I have.

That might be a fun topic one day = to name our all-time favorite Christmas song and all-time favorite Christmas album.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:30:09 PM
Well, at least I reached post #900 on the 9th with class and dignity.  

Class and dignity! that's what this place is all about!!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:30:59 PM
What prompted you to listen to THE ROTHSCHILDS?

I remember one of the critics from way back when saying that "Allons" was basic high-school French.  That critic happens to live in our building and I just saw him on the elevator, so I was free associating.  I've always wanted to ask him what high school he learned French in if "Allons" was high-school French.  But of course I lack the nerve (a WIZARD OF OZ reference).
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:35:26 PM
While I mopped the kitchen floor today, I listened to THE ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS ALBUM, probably my favorite of all the CHristmas CDs I have.

That might be a fun topic one day = to name our all-time favorite Christmas song and all-time favorite Christmas album.

While mopping the floor, did you "whistle while you work(ed)"?

Agree with you about Andy Williams, but I know 2 A. Williams' albums!
Dame Julie has some good Xmas albums too and I guess I'll place Johnny Mathis second to Andy!

AND, like DR Tomovoz mentioned the other day, the Carpenters' Xmas albums are just cheer delight!
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:38:32 PM
What prompted you to listen to THE ROTHSCHILDS?

I remember one of the critics from way back when saying that "Allons" was basic high-school French.  That critic happens to live in our building and I just saw him on the elevator, so I was free associating.  I've always wanted to ask him what high school he learned French in if "Allons" was high-school French.  But of course I lack the nerve (a WIZARD OF OZ reference).

Oh, I just noticed the title in my pile of Columbia/Sony Broadway cds!

Yes, it's "basic" but, being a military song it's suitable! :D
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:40:02 PM
Since I'm still on a Cy Coleman kick, I'd have to say my favorite Christmas song is "Lovers on Christmas Eve."

"We Need a Little Christmas" was a real favorite also, until someone pointed out that Jerry Herman had used the same music for "It Takes a Woman" give or take a note or two.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:40:24 PM
What prompted you to listen to THE ROTHSCHILDS?

I remember one of the critics from way back when saying that "Allons" was basic high-school French.  That critic happens to live in our building and I just saw him on the elevator, so I was free associating.  I've always wanted to ask him what high school he learned French in if "Allons" was high-school French.  But of course I lack the nerve (a WIZARD OF OZ reference).

Btw, I wonder (and I'm no Sleeping Booty myself) whatever happened to Jill Clayburgh.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:41:47 PM
Since I'm still on a Cy Coleman kick, I'd have to say my favorite Christmas song is "Lovers on Christmas Eve."

"We Need a Little Christmas" was a real favorite also, until someone pointed out that Jerry Herman had used the same music for "It Takes a Woman" give or take a note or two.

Well, that's ok; he only stole from himself!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:43:10 PM
Actually, Jill Clayburgh just starred in a play (A NAKED GIRL ON THE APPIAN WAY) on Broadway that ran its limited run, and is set to open in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK in a few months.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:43:42 PM
Since I'm still on a Cy Coleman kick, I'd have to say my favorite Christmas song is "Lovers on Christmas Eve."

"We Need a Little Christmas" was a real favorite also, until someone pointed out that Jerry Herman had used the same music for "It Takes a Woman" give or take a note or two.

Lovers On Christmas Eve

and

Divorcés On New Year's Day???? :D
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:45:16 PM
Actually, Jill Clayburgh just starred in a play (A NAKED GIRL ON THE APPIAN WAY) on Broadway that ran its limited run, and is set to open in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK in a few months.

Well... that lady really does not care for garments and such!! She's sure to catch a cold!! :)
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:46:22 PM
I know Herman only stole from himself, and I know I really can't fault him for that, but I find myself drifting into "It Takes a Woman" whenever I have "We Need a LIttle Christmas" running through my head.  
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:49:30 PM
Oops!

I must go on "hiatus!"

I need to attend to the breakfast needs; it's 5:50 am here and I'm supposed to be working!!

See you later!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2005, 08:51:20 PM
He's having breakfast, and I'm going to bed.

Good night, all!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 08:52:23 PM
LOL!  I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read that Clayburgh comment.  I'm going to have to steal it, I mean, use it and attrbute it to you.

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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 08:52:50 PM
He's having breakfast, and I'm going to bed.

Good night, all!

Oh no, not I! I'm getting the breakfast place ready for the hotel guests! I'll only have breakfast arounf (arounf??) 8:30 am!

You all had to know!

Good night DR MattH!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 08:57:52 PM
What part will Jill be playing?  The mother, I am assuming?
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 08:58:21 PM
Class and dignity?  Ain't it the truth.

When it comes to class and dignity, we here at HHW are the first hogs to the trough.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 09:01:14 PM
I thought "Lex" did a nice job, too, DR MATTH.  He is my favorite actor on the show - but I just don't watch it regularly.  I am afraid my Superman/Superboy/Lois/Lana mythology was formed with the comic books in the 1960's and I find some of the revisionism a bit jarring.

I did always think it was interesting that Superman/boy's love interests had a particular alliteration...LL...Lois Lane and Lana Lang....and that his "enemy" was Lex Luthor.  If course his last name on Krypton was El.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 09:01:50 PM
Hello, DR FRANCOIS!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 09:02:22 PM
I keep forgetting to ask DRJOSE what the baseball players wear during the locker room scenes.....so now I'm asking.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 09:04:41 PM
Time for to go to bed.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 09:05:44 PM
Very EXCITED to hear DR CP's news!!!

I doubt that he has stolen John Wayne's footprints from in front of Graumann's Chinese Theatre....but I bet it's something JUST as exciting!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2005, 09:06:36 PM
Good news from DR RODZINSKI.....

I have a couple of work days coming up....so I must prepare!!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 09:06:45 PM
Yeah, Jill Clayburgh will be playing the mother.  (I know that means she's gotten much older, but more importantly, it means I've gotten much older.)

The stud-starred cast features Patrick Wilson, Amanda Peet, Clayburgh and (I believe) Tony Roberts.
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Post by: François de Paris on December 09, 2005, 09:12:40 PM
Tony Roberts... a Dame Julie's pal!


Good night Jrand!
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Post by: FJL on December 09, 2005, 09:32:16 PM
Good night, all.

Enjoy your breakfast, Francois, whenever you get to have it.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2005, 09:39:36 PM
Am I the only one who sees the name of the movie MBarnum is watching - RAJA JANI - and thinks of the Jewish new year Rosh Hashana?

Maybe Raja Jani should be a cause for celebration.

Of course any Bollywood movie is a cause for celebration!
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Post by: Jed on December 09, 2005, 09:42:13 PM
Jed, giving counter-LOL.

At the elementary school level there are plenty of songs to challenge their voices, IMHO.  I had no objection to the songs chosen by the choir teacher in Middle School-but then that school was sensitive to the "other" populations of students. ;)

If you had been the music instructor and had explained why non-Jesus mentioning songs weren’t musically challenging I’m sure I would have felt differently than I did.  When these songs were included due to lack of sensitivity or prejudice against other races and religions it was very upsetting.

Oh, at the elementary school level I certainly agree that we can do without the religious songs.  Middle school could probably get by reasonably without them too, but once you get to high school, I just think it would be hard to put together a sufficiently well-rounded repertoire of vocal music for the students without including a piece with a sacred text here and there.  Simple fact is 80% of classical vocal music has sacred text... too much to completely discard from school music programs.  Programming songs out of prejudice is so beyond my comprehension that I guess it just never occurs to me as a possible motive for some teachers.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 09:56:04 PM
Good Evening!

A very good first preview.

WHEW!!!!

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 09:57:31 PM
DR JRand - ...And I keep forgetting to answer you...

The baseball players are wearing boxers underneath their uniform pants.  Yes, I know that the compression pants were 'regulation', but I have to say the boxers are a bit more revealing... and I mean that in a good way!

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 09:58:42 PM
...And just in case any DR happens to have some time to kill while at the computer...

BUBBLE WRAP (http://fun.from.hell.pl/2003-11-24/bubblewrap.swf)
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Post by: Jason on December 09, 2005, 10:12:30 PM
Good eve, all. I'm just in from my friend's new off-Broadway play, DOG SEES GOD. I'm so incredibly proud of him getting this show produced - and it really is pretty good. One of the stars of the show is Ian Sommer-whatsit from "Lost."

For those of you in the southwest who've not seen a great deal of snow...I woke up this morning and looked out of the balcony window and this is what I saw:
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Post by: Jason on December 09, 2005, 10:13:47 PM
And in the other direction:
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 10:19:07 PM
And now...

Goodnight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2005, 10:19:31 PM
OOoh!  And Page 12 too!

:)
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Post by: Iris* on December 09, 2005, 10:44:13 PM
Hi Vixmom--

This may already have been answered, but that song that you mentioned is the theme from "The Snowman", written by Howard Blake. I once ordered it at sheetmusicplus.com

Sorry if this was already posted--I only have time to browse as I'm in the middle of moving. And we all know how much fun THAT is....
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Post by: Ann on December 09, 2005, 10:47:29 PM
vixmom - The music I have for Walking In The Air is a simple piano version.  The sheetmusicplus.com version might well be the same, I haven't looked it up.  I think we found it on amazon.com.  DB Jed transcribed it this afternoon on to Finale (music writing program) and we'd be happy to send it to you if you like.  I can also send you a copy of the orignial this weekend when I get to my copy of it.  Just let me know...
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Post by: Ann on December 09, 2005, 10:48:57 PM
This afternoon I took my infants for a walk in the park and this is what I saw
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Post by: Ann on December 09, 2005, 10:50:28 PM
This is the little park beside our daycare faclility.  I have a 6 passenger stroller that I use to take my babies out.  I call it my Suburban stroller.  
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2005, 10:53:08 PM
Lovely photo too DR Ann.
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Post by: bk on December 09, 2005, 11:01:30 PM
Back from a very intense but good rehearsal - finished blocking act one - the last third of it took two days - about fifteen minutes worth of play, but very complicated, blocking-wise.

Ate some Taco Bell, and was delighted to see that we had us a frenzy tonight.