Haines His Way

Very slow getting on this board just now - anyone else?  Do I need to drop our host yet another e-mail?

Now it seems to be fine - perhaps there was a hiccup of some sort.

I suppose I shall shortly be on my way to the John Scott brunch, even though for a time I thought I might not go.

I have the "younger generation" discussion with the DP all the time.  Most of the time it's not the youngin's that are at fault, it's often the way they are raised.  Most of the time by parents that spend more time on their lives than their kid's life and often leaves the kids to fend for themselves.  I feel sorry for a lot of this generation and often defend them in conversation.  

I'm sorry if I offended any parents here by the above statement.  

The American Theatre Wing tv program today on THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is wonderful.  Producer Kevin McCollom and director Casey Nicholaw seem like such great people to work with.  It's interesting seeing book writer Don McKellar outside of his role on SLINGS & ARROWS.

Happy B'day, Mr. Brockman!!! wherever you are...

Jose! It is so good to see you back on the board! I'm just itchin' to know what some of those 5 offers are... I can't imagine you'll have much of a vacation after the matinee today. Cross your fingers and you just may get a week off to rest and hack around, go to shows, see friends, alla that - before diving back into a full schedule. So proud of ya, boy!

My young nephew Travis, 23, has been supporting himself since he was 14 - yes, that's the truth. He is a great boy, loves to party, his summer job is working for NASA. His father - my own dear brother - is 53 years old, going on 14. Some people can stay adolescent forever - and yes, my brother was exceptionally spoiled by his mother. My ex - same story - only he's about 16-going-on-17.

Like Merlin, I was born old, and have been getting younger and younger - in spite of the silver hair and wrinkles.

Challenges bring out the best and worst in people - early challenges of a survival type can cause children to lose their youth - excessive pampering can keep a child from growing up. There is no ONE recipe for becoming a real adult. We all do it our own way, for our own good reasons.

AND when someone posts an opinion, it is about THAT PERSON, reflecting their thoughts, history, memories, all o' that... someone else's opinion is NOT about YOU, and does not really concern you - unless you choose to learn about that person, or choose to take offense. No one can offend you without your permission, and decision...

Thus endeth the sermon.

And the people said, "Amen."

Hi, DR PennyO!

HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN & BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:

1. She is not a "BABE" or a "CHICK" - She is a "BREASTED AMERICAN."

2. She is not a "SCREAMER" or a "MOANER" - She is "VOCALLY  
APPRECIATIVE."

3. She is not "EASY" - She is "HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE."

4. She is not a "DUMB BLONDE" - She is a "LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF
THE INFORMATION  SUPERHIGHWAY."

5. She has not "BEEN AROUND" - She is a "PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED  
COMPANION."

6. She is not an "AIRHEAD" - She is "REALITY IMPAIRED."

7. She does not get "DRUNK" or "TIPSY" - She gets "CHEMICALLY
INCONVENIENCED."

8. She does not have "BREAST IMPLANTS" - She is "MEDICALLY  
ENHANCED."

9. She does not "NAG" you - She becomes "VERBALLY REPETITIVE."

10. She is not a "TRAMP" - She is "SEXUALLY EXTROVERTED."

11. She does not have "MAJOR LEAGUE HOOTERS" - She is "PECTORALLY
SUPERIOR."

12. She is not a "TWO-BIT HOOKER" - She is a "LOW COST PROVIDER."





HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN & BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:

1. He does not have a "BEER GUT" - He has developed a "LIQUID
GRAIN STORAGE  FACILITY."

2. He is not a "BAD DANCER" - He is "OVERLY CAUCASIAN."

3. He does not "GET LOST ALL THE TIME" - He "INVESTIGATES
ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS."

4. He is not "BALDING" - He is in "FOLLICLE REGRESSION."

5. He is not a "CRADLE ROBBER" - He prefers "GENERATIONAL
DIFFERENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS."

6. He does not get "FALLING-DOWN DRUNK" - He becomes
"ACCIDENTALLY HORIZONTAL."

7. He does not act like a "TOTAL ASS" - He develops a case of
"RECTAL-CRANIAL  INVERSION."

8. He is not a "MALE CHAUVINIST PIG" - He has "SWINE EMPATHY."

9. He is not afraid of "COMMITMENT" - He is "RELATIONSHIP  
CHALLENGED."

10. He is not "HORNY" - He is "SEXUALLY FOCUSED."

11. It's not his "CRACK" you see hanging out of his pants - It's  
"REAR CLEAVAGE."

Wonder how the Lestat matinee went?  Looking forward to reports and pictures from FJL, Vixmom, and maybe even Jose!

Oh, and I chose not to partake of the food - just didn't feel like it, really.

MBarnum your interview sounds interesting.  Do you have a photo of Stuffy Singer?  I can’t seem to find one to jog my memory.

Hello Jane!!

Hi DakotaCelt.

I like most fruit except for grapefruit. I am not a fan of it.