Topic: WHAT A STRANGE DAY WAS YESTERDAY (Read 19102 times)

George · « **Reply #90 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:16:01 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on May 13, 2005, 09:13:45 AM

Did anybody here watch last night's APPRENTICE?

I really think based on last night's show Kendra has to have won (which is who i want to win).

I really liked tana before (and still sort of do). But her behavior last night was rude (to her team and to the governor's assistant).

I am so happy a woman will win!

I thought that they showed the rude side of Tana...and only the rude side. They didn't show anything that was good about her project. If the producers are setting up the finale to be a big upset, I don't think that that would be a good thing. Kendra was so gracious and thankful for her team. For the first time, it looked like the former contestants really helped make a final project come together...and the project manager really could thank them for it.

Iris* · « **Reply #91 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:16:57 AM »

BONNE ANNIVERSAIRE POUR LA JOLIE FEMME

And congrats to the vixter on her impressive vocal score.
You, vixmom, deserve congrats as well, for schlepping the vixter to lessons, auditions, etc. etc.
Ah, yes, I remember it well.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #92 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:41:27 AM »

Mr. Michael Forest and Ms. Leslie Parrish share a moment.

vixmom · « **Reply #93 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:46:09 AM »

Quote from: Sandra on May 13, 2005, 10:13:42 AM

English. That's because I have the ability to write a seven-page paper about a book I haven't read and still get an A or a B. It's a gift.

To me that suggests a career in politics

(no insult intended derB)

vixmom · « **Reply #94 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:47:37 AM »

Quote from: William F. Orr on May 13, 2005, 10:41:27 AM

Mr. Michael Forest and Ms. Leslie Parrish share a moment.

Ah! A little something for everybody

William F. Orr · « **Reply #95 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:03:47 AM »

Oh, and by the bye (btb in Internet Lingo), the title is not "Who Mourns for Adnonis", but rather "Who Mourns for Adonais". It is taken from a poem by Shelley.

bk · « **Reply #96 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:05:58 AM »

I shall now be on my way to my noon meeting, after which I shall return briefly before going on to Vinnie's.

vixmom · « **Reply #97 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:07:40 AM »

Quote from: bk on May 13, 2005, 11:05:58 AM

I shall now be on my way to my noon meeting, after which I shall return briefly before going on to Vinnie's.

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William F. Orr · « **Reply #98 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:17:17 AM »

The entire poem is somewhat lengthy (Shelley was never one for a quick sound bite), and can be found here.

It begins:

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I.

I weep for Adonais - he is dead!
O, weep for Adonais! though our tears
Thaw not the frost which binds so dear a head!
And thou, sad Hour, selected from all years
To mourn our loss, rouse thy obscure compeers,
And teach them thine own sorrow, say: "With me
Died Adonais; till the Future dares
Forget the Past, his fate and fame shall be
An echo and a light unto eternity!"

and goes on at turgid and melancholy length until:

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LV.

The breath whose might I have invoked in song
Descends on me; my spirit's bark is driven
Far from the shore, far from the trembling throng
Whose sails were never to the tempest given;
The massy earth and sphered skies are riven!
I am borne darkly, fearfully, afar;
Whilst, burning through the inmost veil of Heaven,
The soul of Adonais, like a star,
Beacons from the abode where the Eternal are.

But not once does Shelley mention F. Scott Fitzgerald.

See that man with hair like Shelley's?

William F. Orr · « **Reply #99 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:20:37 AM »

Not to forget the most important stanza:

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XLVII.

Who mourns for Adonais? Oh, come forth,
Fond wretch! and know thyself and him aright.
Clasp with thy panting soul the pendulous Earth;
As from a centre, dart thy spirit's light
Beyond all worlds, until its spacious might
Satiate the void circumference: then shrink
Even to a point within our day and night;
And keep thy heart light lest it make thee sink
When hope has kindled hope, and lured thee to the brink.

I believe it was written upon the death of Byron. In any case, there is not likely to be a series of movies as successful as those based upon the works of Shelley's wife.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #100 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:21:30 AM »

And here is Leslie, back in uniform.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #101 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:21:34 AM »

I shall now list my personal Top 5 New Christy Minstrels LPs:

1. Ramblin' Featuring Green Green
2. Today, aka "Advance to the Rear" Soundtrack
3. Tall Tales, Legends and Nonsense
4. Presenting the New Christy Minstrels
5. Chim Chim Cheree

Thank you.

MBarnum · « **Reply #102 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:22:21 AM »

This weeks Bollywood movie is, ta da:

MUHHSE SHAADI KAROGI (2004).

This comedy got very good reviews and stars one of my favorite Indian actors Akshay Kumar, who is better known for his action films but has turned out to be a fine comedian...and a good looking one at that!

William F. Orr · « **Reply #103 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:22:53 AM »

TURGID. Now there's a good word for the day.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #104 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:23:26 AM »

Let us ERADICATE TURGID prose.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #105 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:23:46 AM »

Le us ERADICATE TURGID amateurs.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #106 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:27:02 AM »

I love The New Christy Minstrels.

And you know of course, DRRODZINSKI that it's director Randy Sparks can be seen acting the fool and singing in COLLEGE CONFIDENTIAL.

He has also been married for over 40 years to the luscious Diane Jergens who had a brief film career herself.

MBarnum · « **Reply #107 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:27:51 AM »

Hey Rodzinski, the New Christy Minstrels are great...I keep meaning to pick up one of there CDs, but for some reason I never do!

Coincidently, the leader of the New Christy Minstrels is Randy Sparks, husband to 1950s teen actress Diane Jergens who starred in HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL and ISLAND OF LOST WOMEN...I wrote to her just recently in regards to doing an interview...but alas she has neglected to get in contact with me...presuming the letter actually reached her.

MBarnum · « **Reply #108 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:29:02 AM »

Looks like JRand54 and I have been holding our breath just waiting for someone to mention The New Christy Minstrels! LOL!

William F. Orr · « **Reply #109 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:30:30 AM »

I am my own frenzy.

TOD:

CD Player at Home: The Sexiest Man Alive singing songs by Kander and Ebb. But I mainly put it on last night to listen to the Sexiest Orchestrations Alive by our own, our very own Larry Moore. To whom I send

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CD Player at Work: The Mad Show

VHS at Home: Blank tape to record tonight's very last and final new Star Trek episode for perhaps a very long time. Sniff. There must not be a Yankees game, because New York's Channel 9 is actually showing it.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #110 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:30:33 AM »

Now tell me why they were called The New Christy Minstrels. Were there any Old Christy Minstrels? And why did Christy have minstrels to begin with?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #111 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:31:14 AM »

LOL....ain't it the truth. Diane was first married briefly to LAWMAN star Peter Brown! Does anyone know the Donna Reed connection there?

MBarnum · « **Reply #112 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:32:44 AM »

Time for to go to he gym.

William F. Orr · « **Reply #113 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:34:25 AM »

Philadelphia Composers: Edwin Pearce Christy (1815-1862)

Edwin Pearce Christy, minstrel manager and performer, was born in Philadelphia. He began his career as a minstrel in Buffalo and toured upstate New York from 1843 to 1845. The group took the name of its founder and became known as the Christy's Minstrels. In April 1846 Christy and his band of six performers began performing in New York City at Palmo's Opera House. The group performed at Mechanics Hall from February 15, 1847 to July 15, 1854. After performing at a benefit performance for Stephen Foster in Cincinnati on August 25, 1847 the group specialized in performances of Foster's works. Foster sold his song, Old Folks at Home, to Christy for his exclusive use.

Christy retired as a performer in 1855 but continued as a manager. He operated a chain of theaters called Christy's Opera Houses in several cities. The name of the original group, Christy's Minstrels, was licensed for use by a new organization and became synonymous with the performance tradition of blackface minstrelsy. Fearful of financial reverses due to the upheaval of the Civil War, Christy committed suicide in New York on May 21, 1862.

La Jolie Femme · « **Reply #114 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:34:27 AM »

FONDEST GREETONGS TO ALL KIMMLERS AND KIMMELS AND KIMLETTES ON THIS, MY VERY OWN BIRTHDAY!!!

I am simply eradicated by all the kind thoughts, wishes, musings and pastry(for this, my very own birthday).

It is the very last one I will ever celebrate for, as we all know, there is some date which becomes magical for a woman, in that she never ages past it. This day is such a one for me (on this, my very own blankety blankth birthday).

I have enjoyed all of your erudite and witty badinage this year and hereby declare you ALL geniuses...especially since you have offered me gateau avec chocolat on this, my very own, ever=lovin', super-duper, magical, mystical, last-ever-go-be-acknowledged-in-numbers BIRTHDAY!!!

Love, and love, and chocolate cake,

Moi, Julieanne
LA JOLIE FEMME

Jrand73 · « **Reply #115 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:36:18 AM »

Edwin Christy (composer of "Goodnight, Ladies") formed his Christy Minstrels in the 1840's as a group who traveled the country and performed in blackface. Songwriter formed The NEW Christy Minstrels in 1961 primarily as a vehicle for his own songs. There was dissension in the ranks once they signed with Columbia Records. "Green Green" their first hit featured a solo by Barry McGuire.

Many recording artists started with the Minstrels and its farm club The Back Porch Majority.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #116 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:37:20 AM »

All you have to do here at HHW...is ask the question.

Ginny · « **Reply #117 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:46:02 AM »

I, too, have been a fan of the New Christy Minstrels since seeing them perform at the Michigan State Fair (ahem) some 40 years ago. In addition to Rodzinski's album choices, I'd add their Merry Christmas (but NOT the sequel

)

Now when, oh when, will the movie Advance to the Rear be released on DVD?

vixmom · « **Reply #118 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:51:17 AM »

Today (New Christy Minstrels)

<chorus>:
C Am F G7
Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine,
C Am F G7
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine.
C Am F G7
A million tomorrows will all pass away,
C Am F G7 C
'Ere I forget all the joys that were mine today.

C Am F G7
I'll be a dandy and I'll be a rover,
C Am F G7
You'll know who I am by the song that I sing.
C Am F G7
I'll feast at your table, I'll sleep in your clover,
F G7 C
I'll laugh and I'll cry and I'll sing.

<chorus>

C Am F G7
I can't be contented with yesterday's glory,
C Am F G7
I can't live on promises winter to spring.
C Am F G7
Today is my moment and now is my glory,
F D7 C
Who cares what tomorrow may bring?

<chorus>

One of my favorite songs to sing around the campfire on a summer night

vixmom · « **Reply #119 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:55:01 AM »

Did you know you can download New Christy Minstrel tunes to your cell phone ringtones?

http://www.lyricsdownload.com/new-christy-minstrels-lyrics.html

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