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« Reply #90 on: March 27, 2010, 11:14:33 AM »

And did I read that DR Ron just had the R-procedure? My sympathies, Ron.
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« Reply #91 on: March 27, 2010, 11:18:43 AM »

On the positive side, I went to a lovely concert by the LA Chamber Orchestra last week. It just so happened that they were playing my favorite Mendelssohn, the Violin Concerto in E Minor. It was the 1844 version, which I don't think I'd heard before. Always a joy to hear it live.

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« Reply #92 on: March 27, 2010, 11:22:20 AM »

On the positive side, I went to a lovely concert by the LA Chamber Orchestra last week. It just so happened that they were playing my favorite Mendelssohn, the Violin Concerto in E Minor. It was the 1844 version, which I don't think I'd heard before. Always a joy to hear it live.



Are you an LACO subscriber? A friend of mine will be a soloist with them in a few weeks.
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« Reply #93 on: March 27, 2010, 11:28:18 AM »

TOD:

I am quite the art lover. I bought a signed woodcut from a very good, but not well-known, LA artist when I was in living in Santa Monica in my twenties. I've always loved it. In those days, there were many accomplished artists here in LA, but their works did not command high prices. I can't say if that is still the case--I'm not up on the art scene. But my little woodcut was a bargain then, and even more so now.

My tastes are eclectic; I like some contemporary work and some traditional. I've become good friends with several of the artists whose work I purchased, most notably Jean Weinbaum.

I have none of my art works with me; everything is in storage. Of all that is presently in storage, it is the art I miss the most.
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« Reply #94 on: March 27, 2010, 11:28:26 AM »

bk, do you ever proofread by reading the paragraphs backwards? That's what I usually have to do so I don't get caught up in the story and forget my job.

Interesting :)
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« Reply #95 on: March 27, 2010, 11:29:44 AM »

On the positive side, I went to a lovely concert by the LA Chamber Orchestra last week. It just so happened that they were playing my favorite Mendelssohn, the Violin Concerto in E Minor. It was the 1844 version, which I don't think I'd heard before. Always a joy to hear it live.



Are you an LACO subscriber? A friend of mine will be a soloist with them in a few weeks.

I am not a subscriber, but I may need to remedy that. Who is your friend? I will be going to another concert in a few weeks. Will I be seeing him/her?
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« Reply #96 on: March 27, 2010, 11:31:40 AM »

bk, do you ever proofread by reading the paragraphs backwards? That's what I usually have to do so I don't get caught up in the story and forget my job.

Interesting :)

My voice teacher in college would always start "backwards" any time she got a new text book for review.  She usually found at least three mistakes three chapters in from the end.
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« Reply #97 on: March 27, 2010, 11:32:16 AM »

It isn't Jeremy Denk, is it?
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« Reply #98 on: March 27, 2010, 11:37:03 AM »


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Roger Ebert just posted this over on Twitter, and, well... Just watch it (if you haven't seen it already).

"@ebertchicago I don't wanna hear one more WORD about how awful depressed you are. If this doesn't cheer you up, end it all http://j.mp/b8O2Fu "

WOW!!!  What a fantastic story!!  Thank you for sharing it.
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« Reply #99 on: March 27, 2010, 11:39:01 AM »

VIBES DR JEANNE!!!
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« Reply #100 on: March 27, 2010, 11:39:51 AM »

On the positive side, I went to a lovely concert by the LA Chamber Orchestra last week. It just so happened that they were playing my favorite Mendelssohn, the Violin Concerto in E Minor. It was the 1844 version, which I don't think I'd heard before. Always a joy to hear it live.



Are you an LACO subscriber? A friend of mine will be a soloist with them in a few weeks.

I am not a subscriber, but I may need to remedy that. Who is your friend? I will be going to another concert in a few weeks. Will I be seeing him/her?

I believe the concert is in mid-April, a program of Stravinsky and Mozart at the Alex Theatre.  He, Jeremy Denk, will be the soloist for the Stravinsky "Piano Concerto" and the Mozart "Concert Rondo".
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« Reply #101 on: March 27, 2010, 11:40:18 AM »

It isn't Jeremy Denk, is it?

Yes, it is! (see above) :)
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« Reply #102 on: March 27, 2010, 11:40:22 AM »

Oh Ginny, you aren't supposed to drink at all while on blood thinners? :(  I know other people who do.  I'll have to ask them.  I thought once you are regulated it is ok.
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« Reply #103 on: March 27, 2010, 11:40:32 AM »

Thank you, Jane. And vibes back to you for continued improvement and comfort.
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« Reply #104 on: March 27, 2010, 11:41:14 AM »

Time for my first torture session of the day ;)
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« Reply #105 on: March 27, 2010, 11:42:26 AM »

It isn't Jeremy Denk, is it?

Yes, it is! (see above) :)

He will also be performing at Royce Hall (UCLA) the following day and I WILL BE THERE! Oh, how fun!
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« Reply #106 on: March 27, 2010, 11:42:58 AM »

Thanks Jeanne.
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« Reply #107 on: March 27, 2010, 11:43:34 AM »

It isn't Jeremy Denk, is it?

Yes, it is! (see above) :)

He will also be performing at Royce Hall (UCLA) the following day and I WILL BE THERE! Oh, how fun!

Ah, yes, the mini-tour of LA!
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« Reply #108 on: March 27, 2010, 11:44:15 AM »

It isn't Jeremy Denk, is it?

Yes, it is! (see above) :)

He will also be performing at Royce Hall (UCLA) the following day and I WILL BE THERE! Oh, how fun!

Ah, yes, the mini-tour of LA!

And he was just out there with Joshua Bell at Disney Concert Hall too.
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« Reply #109 on: March 27, 2010, 11:49:47 AM »

OK... That's enough couch time for me right now..

Laters...
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« Reply #110 on: March 27, 2010, 11:51:18 AM »

I need to scoot, too.

TTFN.
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« Reply #111 on: March 27, 2010, 12:22:33 PM »

BK,

This is probably old news to everybody else, but I just discovered where the "Guy Haines" name (probably) originated.

It's Farley Granger's character's name in STRANGERS ON A TRAIN.

 ;D

Did Farley ever sue?

 ::)

No one ever accused you of being ahead of the curve. :)  I have a signed photo on my piano from Mrs. Haines - Laura Elliot aka Kasey Rogers.
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« Reply #112 on: March 27, 2010, 12:24:06 PM »

RLP, if games interest you that is peachy.  And we're very happy that they aren't judgmental.  And from where I sit, plenty of people have responded to all sorts of posts from you.  But, take a break, play the game, it's all good, baby.
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« Reply #113 on: March 27, 2010, 12:32:05 PM »

I have to go and see if there's mail and then I'm home until dinnertime and The Steak Joint.
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« Reply #114 on: March 27, 2010, 12:44:04 PM »

Will you be observing Earth Hour tonight?
Perverse critter that I am, I shall be observing Edison hour instead - I shall try to enlighten the darkness so all can see the wonders of technology!

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« Reply #115 on: March 27, 2010, 12:53:43 PM »

Something for RLP's library:



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« Reply #116 on: March 27, 2010, 01:10:05 PM »

TOD:  Those of you who have been to our house know that Betsy's mom is a rather well-known and completely unique artist.  We have several of her canvas hangings here, all of which are quite beautiful.  I also love Bob Venosa, who did a bunch of the old Columbia albums in the 1960's and 1970's.  I have an original Campuzano, who evidently was a famous Spanish impressionist, though I didn't know it when I bought it.  I also have an intriguing color pastel of Frances Farmer, with a signature by an artist whose name I can't decipher, but who I was told did the illustrations for the Washington Post back in the 1930's for visiting celebrities.  I emailed the Post's archivist for info, but never heard back from her.
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« Reply #117 on: March 27, 2010, 01:12:43 PM »

They finally found an actor to play CAPTAIN AMERICA. When I met with the producer in LA, this seemed to be their biggest obstacle. They couldn't find a young actor with the right "build"...it's too popular to be skinny.

Looks like Chris Evans is very qualified!    ;)

Yes, he's a great Johnny Storm in the FANTASTIC FOUR movies, and he should be fine as Captain America. His brother Scott, of course, plays the gay cop Oliver FIsh on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.
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« Reply #118 on: March 27, 2010, 01:16:04 PM »

I watched the rest of the Disney 1951 ALICE IN WONDERLAND while I ate lunch. I had almost forgotten that I hadn't quite finished it last night.
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« Reply #119 on: March 27, 2010, 01:18:54 PM »

Then I began watching a marathon of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER episodes from the 4th season Blu-ray set. I might as well get through them. They're only 20 minutes each and they can be randomly amusing at times. Never enough for me to make the show a must-see again, but since I got the set for nothing, I have enjoyed catching up with what they gang is up to.
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