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[JMK]

LOL DR JMK & Zach.

Did Zach have anything to say about any of the auditioners?

LOL DR MATTHEW....it should be interesting!

He was out in the hall ensconced with the laptop.

[bk]

It's still gray out, but I'm holding out hope it will clear up in an hour or two - I wouldn't be ready to jog before then anyway.  Meanwhile, perhaps I'll start writing in about thirty minutes.  Priority package rates went up today.

[JMK]

I had a number of most peculiar dreams last night, including one featuring our very own BK.  BK and I, along with several other "extras," were sharing a house and I found out that BK had been tangling with my "Wikipedia nemesis" on several articles he had a personal interest in.  Strange.

[Dan (the Man)]

I ordered the Spinetti bio, DR ELMORE....  But you know, and this is not on the book jacket as far as I know, I am getting a bit weary of people saying the were "the fifth Beatle"......

There were only four when they hit it big.  Everyone else was a hanger-on.  If anyone could have the title it would be Epstein....or out of the group Mr Murray the K.

I often think of myself as the 2,176,835th Beatle.

[Jrand73]

Thanks, DR ELMORE....I shall look forward to reading it.

Then that makes me 2,176,836, DR DtM.

[Jrand73]

LOL DR JMK & Zach.

Did Zach have anything to say about any of the auditioners?

LOL DR MATTHEW....it should be interesting!

He was out in the hall ensconced with the laptop.

I thought he might come in to read for you as a fill in.

[Dan (the Man)]

Thanks, DR ELMORE....I shall look forward to reading it.

Then that makes me 2,176,836, DR DtM.

We need to get crackin' on our books then.

[JMK]

LOL DR JMK & Zach.

Did Zach have anything to say about any of the auditioners?

LOL DR MATTHEW....it should be interesting!

He was out in the hall ensconced with the laptop.

I thought he might come in to read for you as a fill in.

Believe me, he would have indubitably done better than some of the real auditioners. 

[TCB]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ODR AMY WIFE OF ODR MARK!

[JMK]

I told JR this yesterday, but some other film/theater aficionados here may be interested to know that our pre-cast Bialy is longtime PDX actor Jay Pevney, who just happens to be the son of famed former Group Theater member and longtime film/tv director Joseph Pevney.

[Edisaurus]

I found the real story after posting the email. Thanks for all the extra info, DR Jose!

You're welcome, DR edisaurus.

*A friend of mine spent last week back in Atlanta visiting his family.  He had some "suggestions" for me: Inman Perk, West Egg, and Fat Matt's BBQ.  -Any thoughts?

I almost took you to West Egg for brunch before you left, (it's the place that has the Coca Cola cupcakes) but it is usually so crowded you have to wait for at least a half-hour. It is good, but my favorite breakfast place is this:  http://www.suninmybelly.com/simbcafe.html

We went there just yesterday. I took my little French boy there recently, too. Soooo goooood.

Also near West Egg, a favorite dinner place: http://www.jctkitchen.com/  (I've posted this before). West Egg and JCT are near Flip, which we hope to try soon. That area seems to be a popular place for new restaurants...it's also near Bacchanalia, everybody's favorite (pricey) restaurant: http://www.starprovisions.com/

Fat Matt's is very close to our house and is our favorite quick BBQ. They don't have a huge selection but what they do have is great, and the music is usually good. They used to have a place next door for fried chicken and catfish which we loved, because it had great collards and other veggies, but they have been closed for months with no clue as to when/if they will ever re-open.

For old school BBQ (and the best cornbread!) http://www.daddydz.com/ (not far from your last hotel)

For new, with yummy sides http://www.foxbrosbbq.com/ (also nearby)

Haven't been to Inman Perk, but there is a coffee shop we like, also near the West Egg area, called Octane. A few of the baristas from our Marietta coffee shop ended up there: http://www.octanecoffee.com/  There is a lot going on there besides coffee, and you can follow it all on Twitter. We may watch the ceremony there tomorrow.

Does this make me a gourmand-in-training?

[Dan (the Man)]

It's lightly snowing here and the streets almost look lovely.

[TCB]

DtM-  I think I could get you a good deal on an mp3 if you want one e-mailed to you.  The cost would be zip!

I thought the cost would be fish, not zip?

[JMK]

It's lightly snowing here and the streets almost look lovely.

When did you move to Portland, DtM?   

[Jane]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OCCASIONAL DEAR READER AMY WHO IS MARRIED TO OCCASIONAL DEAR READER MARK!!

[Jrand73]

We need to get crackin' on our books then.

I just have to get a new title for mine, someone stole the one I was planning on using.

Once Upon a Mattress.

[Jane]

Speaking of Washington D.C.: Jose, did you ever hear this story?

A Violinist in the Metro

A man sat at a metro station in  Washington , DC  and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few second s and then hurried up to meet his schedule.

A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk.

A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly, he was late for work.

The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tugged him along, hurriedly, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally, the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.

In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there an y recognition.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.

Two days before playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in  Boston , and the seats averaged $100.

This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?

One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?

I saw the video of this-WOW!  I'm sure many of those that rushed along wished they had the time to stop.

[TCB]

WOW!  Here's a pic of yesterday's concert and crowd(!!!) taken from the top of the Washington Monument:

I think I can see you, DR JoseSPiano!!  

And when, exactly, do you return to NYC?

I'm still checking on return trips to NYC.  Right now, the best time to travel is Tuesday morning.  However, it looks like I'll be returning late Wednesday night.

I thought you wanted to get out of town before the Inaguration?

I didn't see the concert yet (George?), so I am a bit confused.  I understood that the concert was on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.  So what is that large group of ants doing right below the Washington Monument?

[elmore3003]

We need to get crackin' on our books then.

I just have to get a new title for mine, someone stole the one I was planning on using.

Once Upon a Mattress.

How about Only Once Upon A Mattress?

It's time for my walk! I hope it isn't too cold out.

[DERBRUCER]

A dreary day



Someday a Christmas tree?



Back from Arizona



And for MBarnum:

Mom



Pop


der Brucer

[Jane]

Matt H.

I saw that THE MENTALIST started 20+ minutes late, so I set the DVR to record the next two programs after the scheduled end of THE MENTALIST just to make sure I got the entire episode.

The opening of THE MENTALIST didn't look right & the background sound was there but we couldn't hear them speaking.  The sound improved with only one slight lapse.   Eventually we figured out we only had the last half of the show.

How did we end up with the second half when it began 20 minutes late?  Not that I'm complaining.  I would rather miss the first half than the second. 

[DERBRUCER]

Newcomers







Old Friends




der Brucer

[DERBRUCER]

Matt H.

I saw that THE MENTALIST started 20+ minutes late, so I set the DVR to record the next two programs after the scheduled end of THE MENTALIST just to make sure I got the entire episode.

The opening of THE MENTALIST didn't look right & the background sound was there but we couldn't hear them speaking.  The sound improved with only one slight lapse.   Eventually we figured out we only had the last half of the show.

How did we end up with the second half when it began 20 minutes late?  Not that I'm complaining.  I would rather miss the first half than the second. 

Matt's "20+" was actually about 40 minutes.

der Brucer

[TCB]

TOD:

I've mentiond this every time we do this topic: STARS OF THE SILVER SCREEN 1929-1930 which contains studio recordings of some big stars' talkie film debuts (Fannie Brice, George Jessel, Everett Marshall, John Boles. Maurice Chavelier, Jeanette MacDonald, Gloria Swanson).

The London cast recording of HELLO, DOLLY! with Mary Martin.

B'way: A TIME FOR SINGING, THE THREEPENNY OPERA (1976).

DR Matt, the HELLO DOLLY!  is available through ArkivMusic.com:
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=202001

How could I forget John Morris' glorious A TIME FOR SINGING?

Thank you so much, DR Elmore! The last time we had this topic, you directed me to the PORGY AND BESS soundtrack, and now HELLO, DOLLY! You are the greatest!

I think the Mary Martin version is my very favorite HELLO, DOLLY!  I do love the Pearl Bailey version, because that is the cast I saw on Broadway; but I think I still prefer the London cast.

[JoseSPiano]

I thought you wanted to get out of town before the Inaguration?

I didn't see the concert yet (George?), so I am a bit confused.  I understood that the concert was on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.  So what is that large group of ants doing right below the Washington Monument?

That was the plan. However, since I "forgot" that the train and bus schedules and routes could possibly be adjusted due to the Inauguration traffic, well...  -Usually, I just buy the return ticket once I'm down here, which is what I intended to do this time.  However, it looks like the bus lines and Amtrak focused on getting everyone into to DC over the past few days, and many of my regular outbound routes were either re-routed or cancelled.

As for those "ants" - They were just enjoying the concert with everyone else.

[Dan (the Man)]

It's lightly snowing here and the streets almost look lovely.

When did you move to Portland, DtM?  

You mean to tell me that it's snowing there, too?

[JoseSPiano]

OK - Time to stop looking at a computer screen for a while.

Laters...

[Dan (the Man)]

We need to get crackin' on our books then.

I just have to get a new title for mine, someone stole the one I was planning on using.

Once Upon a Mattress.

Likewise with mine:  With Six You Get Eggroll

[DAW]

As for those "ants" - They were just enjoying the concert with everyone else.

I think they had jumbo-tron monitors set up all over the Mall.

[Jrand73]

It's a thought DR ELMORE - not quite accurate, but maybe I could market it as fiction, since many autobiographies should be anyway.

I want a Jumbo-Tron monitor.