Topic: BETTER, BRIGHTER, AND BEGUILING (Read 16450 times)

Jennifer · « **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:04:17 AM »

Last night DR Jane wrote:

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I found ear plugs really help. I never liked goggles but have been considering them. I would need magnified ones so I could see. I wouldn't be able to wear them during the exercise class & would have to get out of the pool to switch out my glasses for my goggles, unless I can wear my glasses over my goggles while I swim. It seems so complicated so I haven't done anything about the problem.

Would you be totally blind if you just had the goggles without your glasses? I have never thought about this. I guess since you can't swim with glasses anyways wouldn't you just be able to use the goggles? Or do you swim with your head out of the water?

John G. · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:17:45 AM »

Elizabeth Taylor was indeed a great lady. I just got through reading a couple of her obituaries online and wish they had made more of her charity work. She lost more friends than Rock Hudson to AIDS. Malcolm Forbes and Roddy McDowell also come to mind.

It was weird, though, reading the New York Times obit, because the byline was Mel Gussow, who died in 2005. I know that papers write obits in advance, but that was just a little too creepy.

FJL · « **Reply #32 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:20:28 AM »

elmore - What time was you dream? I was sending "patience and financial sense vibes" to you around 1 a.m. so wouldn't that be something if it times out that way?

FJL · « **Reply #33 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:23:53 AM »

I read the notes too fast this morning and thought BK was doing a "book singing" - which sounded kind of lovely, but I'll bet the reading and signing will be just as lovely.

FJL · « **Reply #34 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:29:00 AM »

So in that "Audra McDonald to play Bess at A.R.T." story that broke yesterday

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149072-Audra-McDonald-Reveals-Casting-in-Porgy-and-Bess-at-ART

does this mean they may actually be changing (or supplementing) some of George Gershwin's own melodies and harmonies?

Jane · « **Reply #35 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:40:13 AM »

From DR Vixmom:

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Dr said I look 100% = no need for PET scan

Great news!! I even came early to read the posts since I missed it last night.

John G. · « **Reply #36 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:44:34 AM »

Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:29:00 AM

So in that "Audra McDonald to play Bess at A.R.T." story that broke yesterday

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149072-Audra-McDonald-Reveals-Casting-in-Porgy-and-Bess-at-ART

does this mean they may actually be changing (or supplementing) some of George Gershwin's own melodies and harmonies?

I wondered that myself. Or if they will go back to doing it as a musical with speech in between songs. I hope it won't end up like "Carmen: The Hip-Hopera."

Jane · « **Reply #37 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:45:10 AM »

Quote from: Ben on March 23, 2011, 06:09:04 AM

I can't find any obits other than just tweets that she died. I assume the full obits will come later.

I woke up to big headlines. While sad news I have been expecting it. I'm glad the headlines have given her the tribute she deserves.

Jane · « **Reply #38 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:46:43 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on March 23, 2011, 07:04:17 AM

Last night DR Jane wrote:
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I found ear plugs really help. I never liked goggles but have been considering them. I would need magnified ones so I could see. I wouldn't be able to wear them during the exercise class & would have to get out of the pool to switch out my glasses for my goggles, unless I can wear my glasses over my goggles while I swim. It seems so complicated so I haven't done anything about the problem.

Would you be totally blind if you just had the goggles without your glasses? I have never thought about this. I guess since you can't swim with glasses anyways wouldn't you just be able to use the goggles? Or do you swim with your head out of the water?

I absolutely need my glasses to do the exercise class. Since I swim after I just kind of started to swim wearing my glasses and liked it. I've never done that before.

MBarnum · « **Reply #39 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:47:53 AM »

Quote from: Jane on March 23, 2011, 07:40:13 AM

From DR Vixmom:
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Dr said I look 100% = no need for PET scan

Great news!! I even came early to read the posts since I missed it last night.

Ditto!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:59:21 AM »

Mail!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:01:21 AM »

I received two HHW-related items today.

DR DRUXY's movie CHEYENNE WARRIOR and Counterfeit Traitor CD....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:01:48 AM »

I keep forgetting to mention how much I like the photo on the back of the ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE cd.....

Jane · « **Reply #43 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:04:06 AM »

I'm cold this morning.

Druxy · « **Reply #44 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:06:23 AM »

Quote from: Michael S on March 23, 2011, 04:23:45 AM

Studios love to announce the weekend gross for their films and I have noticed they even announce Fridays grosses.

It is interesting to see the top ten films of all time and then the adjusted for ticket inflation.

1   Avatar   Fox   $760,507,625   2009^   (#14)
2   Titanic   Par.   $600,788,188   1997 (#6)
3   The Dark Knight   WB   $533,345,358   2008 (#28)
4   Star Wars   Fox   $460,998,007   1977^ (#2)
5   Shrek 2   DW   $441,226,247   2004 (#31)
6   E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial   Uni.   $435,110,554   1982^ (#4)
7   Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace   Fox   $431,088,301   1999^ (#20)
8   Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest   BV   $423,315,812   2006 (#45)
9   Toy Story 3   BV   $415,004,880   2010 (#88)
10   Spider-Man   Sony   $403,706,375   2002 (#35)

Adjusted for inflation

1   Gone with the Wind   MGM   $1,618,377,500   $198,676,459   1939^
2   Star Wars   Fox   $1,426,738,000   $460,998,007   1977^
3   The Sound of Music   Fox   $1,140,747,200   $158,671,368   1965
4   E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial   Uni.   $1,136,253,200   $435,110,554   1982^
5   The Ten Commandments   Par.   $1,049,310,000   $65,500,000   1956
6   Titanic   Par.   $1,028,050,500   $600,788,188   1997
7   Jaws   Uni.   $1,025,911,300   $260,000,000   1975
8   Doctor Zhivago   MGM   $994,325,000   $111,721,910   1965
9   The Exorcist   WB   $885,655,000   $232,671,011   1973^
10   Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs   Dis.   $873,090,000   $184,925,486   1937^

If intereted here is the website http://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm

Fascinating.

Jane · « **Reply #45 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:08:35 AM »

I liked the adjusted for inflation list.

Druxy · « **Reply #46 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:10:24 AM »

Did anybody see that ABC/People Magazine special last night: THE BEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME...or whatever they called it?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:16:04 AM »

I avoid television shows like that, DR DRUXY.....my guess is most of the "winners" were made since 1995.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:16:49 AM »

I am now intrigued by ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE, which I have never seen.

I ordered a VHS for $5 including shpg.....only other choices Beta tape or Laser Disc.

George · « **Reply #49 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:17:38 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 23, 2011, 06:04:59 AM

Oooohhhhh....

Rest In Peace, Elizabeth Taylor.

I just turned on the TV and that's all the morning talk shows are talking about.

Ginny · « **Reply #50 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:32:44 AM »

So, based on the forecast of thunderstorms with hail, Mom and I postponed our errands until tomorrow. The sun is shining brilliantly now

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #51 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:36:30 AM »

Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain.....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #52 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:37:27 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on March 23, 2011, 08:32:44 AM

So, based on the forecast of thunderstorms with hail, Mom and I postponed our errands until tomorrow. The sun is shining brilliantly now

It's on it's way DR GINNY.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:37:54 AM »

Help....somebody call 911....

I've been.....BITTEN BY BROADWAY!!!

ouch!

Ginny · « **Reply #54 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:45:08 AM »

Quote from: Jrand60 on March 23, 2011, 08:37:27 AM

Quote from: Ginny on March 23, 2011, 08:32:44 AM
So, based on the forecast of thunderstorms with hail, Mom and I postponed our errands until tomorrow. The sun is shining brilliantly now

It's on it's way DR GINNY.

OK, DR JRand, I'll take your word for it!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:49:12 AM »

Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:20:28 AM

elmore - What time was you dream? I was sending "patience and financial sense vibes" to you around 1 a.m. so wouldn't that be something if it times out that way?

It was around 4 am or so, DR FJL.

I've just had horrible news. My friend, actress Helen Stenborg, has died at age 86. I dearly loved her and I will miss her enormously.

I found a photo of Helen with Timothy Busfield. I just spoke to her daughter Lauren.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149087-Helen-Stenborg-Broadway-and-Off-Broadway-Actress-Dies-at-86-

elmore3003 · « **Reply #56 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:52:50 AM »

Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:29:00 AM

So in that "Audra McDonald to play Bess at A.R.T." story that broke yesterday

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149072-Audra-McDonald-Reveals-Casting-in-Porgy-and-Bess-at-ART

does this mean they may actually be changing (or supplementing) some of George Gershwin's own melodies and harmonies?

What it means is a another attempt, like the one Trevor Nunn did in London about 6 years ago, to turn a silk purse into a sow's ear.

Druxy · « **Reply #57 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:07:33 AM »

Quote from: Jrand60 on March 23, 2011, 08:16:04 AM

I avoid television shows like that, DR DRUXY.....my guess is most of the "winners" were made since 1995.

The 5 Greatest Pictures of All Time were:

GONE WITH THE WIND
THE WIZARD OF OZ
THE GODFATHER
CASABLANCA
E.T.

Druxy · « **Reply #58 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:09:58 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 23, 2011, 08:49:12 AM

Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:20:28 AM
elmore - What time was you dream? I was sending "patience and financial sense vibes" to you around 1 a.m. so wouldn't that be something if it times out that way?

It was around 4 am or so, DR FJL.

I've just had horrible news. My friend, actress Helen Stenborg, has died at age 86. I dearly loved her and I will miss her enormously.

I found a photo of Helen with Timothy Busfield. I just spoke to her daughter Lauren.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149087-Helen-Stenborg-Broadway-and-Off-Broadway-Actress-Dies-at-86-

So sorry. to hear about that. Sincere condolences.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #59 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:14:37 AM »

Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:29:00 AM

So in that "Audra McDonald to play Bess at A.R.T." story that broke yesterday

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149072-Audra-McDonald-Reveals-Casting-in-Porgy-and-Bess-at-ART

does this mean they may actually be changing (or supplementing) some of George Gershwin's own melodies and harmonies?

I hear that the show now takes place in a disco.

News:

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