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[John G.]

Page three "On the 20th Century" Dance.

[ArnoldMBrockman]

And the word of the day is: ECHOLALIA!

And The Song Of The Day Is: MAIRZY DOATS

[George]

Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!

Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head."  Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!

~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~

At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts.  Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):

Now, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.

Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.  

[Cillaliz]

DR Cilla I believe you are the reason I had a strange dream last night about 3 cats.

LOL!!!!  THey do look pretty strange without ears and with human bodies

[Cillaliz]

From DR Vixmom:

if we all agreed to  contribute $20 to a worthy charity I would be OK with that   - and frankly  a big Christmas party where once again  I am forced to take time away from my family-- I don't know I guess I am just old and grumpy and miserable and mean

I think that is a great idea, give a charity $20 and make it your gift.  I'm serious about this.

I bet if it was an exchange where you steal the gifts people would all want the charity gift.

Not the people I know, lol

[Cillaliz]

So we had snow.  Only about 3 1/2 inches but much more south of here.   I got up late and fired up the snow blower and shoveled the walks.  I've thought about going to work.  I could get there, no problem, but I've decided that since my hearing in Omaha was cancelled due to snow, I really do just want a snow day.    I have been calling and getting messages, but other than that...just hanging out

[John G.]

The library finally got the Rick McKay movie, Broadway: The Golden Age, not to be confused with the PBS series. I was watcching one of the extras, which had to do with the premiere party at Sardi's. In it, Peter Jackson and Fay Wray are both guests. This was a year before his version of "King Kong" was released. They're never shown together, but I have to wonder if the two of them met.

[John G.]

I found my own answer by goggling it, and it explains why both Jackson and Naomi Watts were at a party for the movie even though neither was in it:

 Naomi Watts Talks About Meeting Fay Wray: “Meeting Fay was wonderful. We had a fantastic night in New York. A gentleman by the name of Rick McKay hosted a small dinner and Peter clearly had been in love with this woman since he was about nine years old, that was his first crush. He talked with her and told her that he was doing this film and how much it meant to him, and how it drove him to being a filmmaker. She was very attentive.

I think he was very moved by the experience of actually being in the same room as her. In fact, I think I saw a tear well up. It was a lovely moment. And then he introduced me as being the new Ann Darrow and she looked up at me and went, ‘You're not Ann Darrow, I am! [laughs] I'm Ann Darrow!’ And I thought, ‘Oh great! She's 96, and her humor is still right there.’ And then I had a moment of like, ‘Oh God, what if she doesn't like me? What if she thinks I'm not good enough?’ And all that typical stuff.”

Naomi Watts on Getting Fay Wray’s Blessing: “We had a nice dinner and chit-chatted. At the end of the night, we dropped her home to her house and she got out of the car. We all kissed and hugged, and she whispered in my ear, ‘Ann Darrow's in good hands.’ And that was a special [connection.] That was some great passing words because it felt like she was giving me permission, and I was given the baton, you know? I was hoping that that night was going to be the first of more, which it was for Peter and Fran. But sadly she passed away a few months later and I wasn't in the country to meet her again, in between that time and her death. But, you know, you didn't want to overwhelm her with too many questions.”

[Laura]

Vibes for Vixmom!!!

[Jrand74]

Fay was right the first time.

[John G.]

Fay was right the first time.

I agree.

[Jennifer]

From DR Vixmom:

if we all agreed to  contribute $20 to a worthy charity I would be OK with that   - and frankly  a big Christmas party where once again  I am forced to take time away from my family-- I don't know I guess I am just old and grumpy and miserable and mean

I think that is a great idea, give a charity $20 and make it your gift.  I'm serious about this.

I bet if it was an exchange where you steal the gifts people would all want the charity gift.

I think that if DR Vixmom gave the person who organized this a "charity" gift she would not be happy.

[Jrand74]

Very high winds right now.....but still temps in the 40's.

All appliances have been delivered and installed and tried.....Miss Molly was very surprised and happy and grateful.

[Jane]

Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!

Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head."  Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!

~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~

At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts.  Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):

Now, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.

Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.  

This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.

[Jane]

DR Cilla I believe you are the reason I had a strange dream last night about 3 cats.

LOL!!!!  THey do look pretty strange without ears and with human bodies

Like you looked normal

[Jane]

I found my own answer by goggling it, and it explains why both Jackson and Naomi Watts were at a party for the movie even though neither was in it:

 Naomi Watts Talks About Meeting Fay Wray: “Meeting Fay was wonderful. We had a fantastic night in New York. A gentleman by the name of Rick McKay hosted a small dinner and Peter clearly had been in love with this woman since he was about nine years old, that was his first crush. He talked with her and told her that he was doing this film and how much it meant to him, and how it drove him to being a filmmaker. She was very attentive.

I think he was very moved by the experience of actually being in the same room as her. In fact, I think I saw a tear well up. It was a lovely moment. And then he introduced me as being the new Ann Darrow and she looked up at me and went, ‘You're not Ann Darrow, I am! [laughs] I'm Ann Darrow!’ And I thought, ‘Oh great! She's 96, and her humor is still right there.’ And then I had a moment of like, ‘Oh God, what if she doesn't like me? What if she thinks I'm not good enough?’ And all that typical stuff.”

Naomi Watts on Getting Fay Wray’s Blessing: “We had a nice dinner and chit-chatted. At the end of the night, we dropped her home to her house and she got out of the car. We all kissed and hugged, and she whispered in my ear, ‘Ann Darrow's in good hands.’ And that was a special [connection.] That was some great passing words because it felt like she was giving me permission, and I was given the baton, you know? I was hoping that that night was going to be the first of more, which it was for Peter and Fran. But sadly she passed away a few months later and I wasn't in the country to meet her again, in between that time and her death. But, you know, you didn't want to overwhelm her with too many questions.”

Thank you for this beautiful story.

[Jane]

From DR Vixmom:

if we all agreed to  contribute $20 to a worthy charity I would be OK with that   - and frankly  a big Christmas party where once again  I am forced to take time away from my family-- I don't know I guess I am just old and grumpy and miserable and mean

I think that is a great idea, give a charity $20 and make it your gift.  I'm serious about this.

I bet if it was an exchange where you steal the gifts people would all want the charity gift.

I think that if DR Vixmom gave the person who organized this a "charity" gift she would not be happy.

I considered that, agree and don't care.

[Jane]

Very high winds right now.....but still temps in the 40's.

All appliances have been delivered and installed and tried.....Miss Molly was very surprised and happy and grateful.

I bet she was happy & grateful.

[Jane]

All day it has looked like the inside of a glass snow globe.

I had mail to get out today so around 11:00 we bundled up for a walk to the mailbox.  On the way down the driveway Keith shoveled.  Once we returned he continued shoveling, beginning with the section of the road which meets our driveway.  After a long while I decided instead of watching him I would walk back to the mailbox to see if the mailman had arrived.  On a normal day 12:40 would be late enough to pick up the mail but during the holiday season it has been arriving closer to 3:00.  I really don't feel like bundling up again and walking back down there in the wind and snow.

[George]

Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!

Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head."  Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!

~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~

At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts.  Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):

Now, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.

Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.  

This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.

That's the best part...you can participate or not.  If you don't, you just don't open a gift.

[John G.]

Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!

Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head."  Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!

~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~

At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts.  Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):

Now, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.

Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.  

This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.

That's the best part...you can participate or not.  If you don't, you just don't open a gift.

But, beware. There will still be some indignant person who dislikes the fact you're spoiling all the fun -- in his or her opinion -- by not taking part. I've been there, I've been cowered into submission and then when I still haven't acted like it's the funniest thing since Debra Messing, I'm made out to be the party pooper. I find them exhausting. 

[MBarnum]

TOD:

This is my favorite performance of the year.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8hdllwZfNU

[elmore3003]

I am home from the orchestra readthrough.  Joshie did a great job copying and it was fun to hear Sauter's work. I don't think all the orchestrations work - too many ideas canceling each other out - and some sound thoroughly 1960s, like Ralph Burns' work on "Sweet Charity."  There was, though, some really gorgeous writing, like LoisLane's lament for Superman; there were some very funny ones, and "We Don't Matter At All," sparkles with great momentum. It was a good day.

[MBarnum]

Oh my goodness, I see I missed two more birthdays!

[MBarnum]

A very happy, yet belated, birthday greetting to DR DanTheMan!

[MBarnum]

And also, a very happy belated birthday to DR PennyO!

[Jane]

Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!

Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head."  Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!

~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~

At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts.  Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):

Now, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.

Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.  

This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.

That's the best part...you can participate or not.  If you don't, you just don't open a gift.

Yup. 

[Jane]

Megasuper vibes for DR Vixmom!

Some of the tensest times in our family have been when I've had what Rob calls "Holiday Head."  Hang in there, Dear, and have some hot chocolate - or a glass of wine!

~~~Ditto to Vixmom!!~~~

At my work, we have a special way of exchanging gifts.  Here are our instructions (we've been doing it this way for as long as I've worked here...almost 30 years!):

Now, for the gift exchange: bring a wrapped, non-gender-specific gift (around $10.00, please). DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! You can either leave it on your desk (or in your area) for others to exchange or you can go around and trade another gift for yours. There is no limit to how many times you may exchange gifts ~ however, just one gift for one gift! This continues until “the bell rings” around 10:00 a.m. At that time, everyone comes to the large conference room to partake of the previously mentioned goodie-snacks and to open the gift each person is holding.

Doing it this way (if it's an option), you don't have to get anything for anyone specific, just something reasonable.  

This sounds like fun, and it should be fun not an obligation forced on you.

That's the best part...you can participate or not.  If you don't, you just don't open a gift.

But, beware. There will still be some indignant person who dislikes the fact you're spoiling all the fun -- in his or her opinion -- by not taking part. I've been there, I've been cowered into submission and then when I still haven't acted like it's the funniest thing since Debra Messing, I'm made out to be the party pooper. I find them exhausting. 

Unfortunately that is true & sometimes it is easier to pretend we are enjoying the activities.

[Jane]

I am home from the orchestra readthrough.  Joshie did a great job copying and it was fun to hear Sauter's work. I don't think all the orchestrations work - too many ideas canceling each other out - and some sound thoroughly 1960s, like Ralph Burns' work on "Sweet Charity."  There was, though, some really gorgeous writing, like LoisLane's lament for Superman; there were some very funny ones, and "We Don't Matter At All," sparkles with great momentum. It was a good day.

Good days are nice, especially when a person special in your life makes you proud.

[Jane]

I'm glad we aren't driving to Portland today as we wouldn't get there.  The pass is closed.  We wouldn't want to be going to California either.  Skiing was also closed due to high winds.