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[George]

PAGE THREE DANCE!!

[George]

I don't know why, but I'm reminded of the CB version of Oedipus Rex on a forgotten variety show. Their description of Oedipus' back story:

He killed his father -- that was fratricide.
Then he took his mama for a mattress ride.

And then there's Lorenz Hart's:

Sir Athelstane indulged in fratricide;
He killed his dad and that was patricide
One night I stabbed him at my mattress side
To keep my love alive,
To keep my love alive.

[John G.]

So what's this?  Justin timberlake doesn't make an album for seven years.  Now it's two in one year!  Slow down, justin!

Terrence Malick, director of today's aforementioned "Badlands," took 20 years off between 'Days of Heaven" and "Thin Red Line." Now he has five projects in various stages of post-production.

[John G.]

I don't know why, but I'm reminded of the CB version of Oedipus Rex on a forgotten variety show. Their description of Oedipus' back story:

He killed his father -- that was fratricide.
Then he took his mama for a mattress ride.

And then there's Lorenz Hart's:

Sir Athelstane indulged in fratricide;
He killed his dad and that was patricide
One night I stabbed him at my mattress side
To keep my love alive,
To keep my love alive.

Lovin' It.

[John G.]

I don't know why, but I'm reminded of the CB version of Oedipus Rex on a forgotten variety show. Their description of Oedipus' back story:

He killed his father -- that was fratricide.
Then he took his mama for a mattress ride.

Forgive my absentmindedness today. It should be patricide. And I knew that. Can't think straight. Bad headache.

[TCB]

I don't know why, but I'm reminded of the CB version of Oedipus Rex on a forgotten variety show. Their description of Oedipus' back story:

He killed his father -- that was fratricide.
Then he took his mama for a mattress ride.

Forgive my absentmindedness today. It should be patricide. And I knew that. Can't think straight. Bad headache.

Do you get headaches often?

[Jane]

Because I just came in at 1:30 in the morning from snowblowing the lower section of the driveway..

 

I'm impressed at the hour you did this. 

[Jane]

LOL - I'm anticipating a notes column titled "HOT NUTS AND WARM TOWELS" about the first class experience.  The nuts and towels are what impressed my mom immediately the first time she went busienss class (on miles, of course).

She said incredulously, "I'm sure they're getting this same treatment back in the regular seats" - I said "uh, huh" and reminded here we did use miles for the upgrade so did really pay for this, it wasn't "free" so enjoy it.

[Jane]

My niece has her first snow day ever. I think it was because it snowed all thru the night and it is supposed to snow all day and all night today. They very rarely close the schools. I think there is supposed to be ten inches.

I remember when I thought snow at Easter time was fun.  The neighbor's were really annoyed we were enjoying it so much.

[Jane]

I'm glad Precious didn't have to stay too long at the groomer's.

[Jane]

All cleaned up!

And looking good

[George]

Because I just came in at 1:30 in the morning from snowblowing the lower section of the driveway..

 

I'm impressed at the hour you did this. 

Your neighbors didn't mind??  Or are they just too far away to hear the noise?

[John G.]

I don't know why, but I'm reminded of the CB version of Oedipus Rex on a forgotten variety show. Their description of Oedipus' back story:

He killed his father -- that was fratricide.
Then he took his mama for a mattress ride.

Forgive my absentmindedness today. It should be patricide. And I knew that. Can't think straight. Bad headache.

Do you get headaches often?

No. But today I'm trying to wean myself from decongestants back to mere allergy meds, and maybe that has something to do with it.

[John G.]

JRand, loved the photo.

[bk]

No Internet on the plane - I posted from my iPad before take-off.

[Jane]

First class is always first class!

I wouldn't know...I've only ever flown coach.

Keith often flew business for business trips.  A number of times when I accompanied him I also flew business using the points he accumulated traveling so often.  Even when we flew coach he could use his million mile cards to check in at first class and to board early.

[bk]

In the hotel - a lovely suite.  I seem to be located in the heart of something called Chevy Chase - lots o' stores, so I think I'll take a walk and see what's what.  I ate the breakfast on the plane, plus some cheese and fruit, so it will have to be a very light meal tonight.  Also, no treadmill - they're being replaced with the latest and greatest this week, but will be available Friday.  So, I may get adventurous and buy some running shoes here (I can ship them home before going to the airport on Saturday) and maybe jog a bit, which I much prefer to a treadmill anyway.

[Ginny]

Welcome to the Eastern time zone, BK!

[Ginny]

Richard accompanied me to the grocery so I wouldn't have to load the car in the wind.  We've been home about an hour and there's a meat loaf in the oven that's going to smell very good very soon!

[Jrand74]

Yes Precious was glad to get home looking so nice.....while I was paying the bill, she was bossing a black lab around in the waiting room.  He didn't seem to mind much and was rather amused at her antics.

Thanks to all who commented, yes I think this is the best grooming she has had since we got her back in August.

[Jrand74]

Winds continue.

[elmore3003]

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL had me hooked from the wonderful opening credits. I really liked the film and its design. It does a great job of catching the Oz mythology from the 1939 film, including the concept of people from Kansas showing up in different but similar characters in Oz, and the musical number sounds like something Arlen and Harburg wrote for the original film. I especially liked the fact that the film, unlike the 1939 movie, dpesn't end with Oz waking up back in Kansas and it's all being a dream. Curiously, the film begins in 1905, five years after the first Oz book was published. I have a theory on that.

I liked the film's gothic quality - why couldn't someone do BABES IN TOYLAND this spookily? - and I thought Danny Elfman's score worked nicely. Halfway through theend credits, the music moves into a pop mode for a Mariah Carey piece of garbage that completely takes you out of the mood the film establishes. What ass decided that?

I had a great time with my beloved goddaughter Charlotte, to whom I gave a copy of Jack Finney's TIME AND AGAIN this afternoon, and I learned all about her auditions this week.

[elmore3003]

Yes Precious was glad to get home looking so nice.....while I was paying the bill, she was bossing a black lab around in the waiting room.  He didn't seem to mind much and was rather amused at her antics.

Thanks to all who commented, yes I think this is the best grooming she has had since we got her back in August.

And she wasn't upset at your abandoning her earlier?

[ChasSmith]

Okay, I have to see OZ.  I haven't paid any attention to it, but someone else also said I'd love it.

The crap song at the end thing is a horrible, horrible thing that started.....I don't even know when.  Does anyone know?

[ChasSmith]

Every damned movie has to have "a song".  I HATE IT.

[Jane]

In the hotel - a lovely suite.  I seem to be located in the heart of something called Chevy Chase - lots o' stores, so I think I'll take a walk and see what's what.  I ate the breakfast on the plane, plus some cheese and fruit, so it will have to be a very light meal tonight.  Also, no treadmill - they're being replaced with the latest and greatest this week, but will be available Friday.  So, I may get adventurous and buy some running shoes here (I can ship them home before going to the airport on Saturday) and maybe jog a bit, which I much prefer to a treadmill anyway.

You are near the elementary school where Craig works.  I might need info on the name of this nice hotel for a stay in the future.

[Jane]

Yes Precious was glad to get home looking so nice.....while I was paying the bill, she was bossing a black lab around in the waiting room.  He didn't seem to mind much and was rather amused at her antics.

Cute.

[Jane]

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL had me hooked from the wonderful opening credits. I really liked the film and its design. It does a great job of catching the Oz mythology from the 1939 film, including the concept of people from Kansas showing up in different but similar characters in Oz, and the musical number sounds like something Arlen and Harburg wrote for the original film. I especially liked the fact that the film, unlike the 1939 movie, dpesn't end with Oz waking up back in Kansas and it's all being a dream. Curiously, the film begins in 1905, five years after the first Oz book was published. I have a theory on that.

I liked the film's gothic quality - why couldn't someone do BABES IN TOYLAND this spookily? - and I thought Danny Elfman's score worked nicely. Halfway through theend credits, the music moves into a pop mode for a Mariah Carey piece of garbage that completely takes you out of the mood the film establishes. What ass decided that?

I had a great time with my beloved goddaughter Charlotte, to whom I gave a copy of Jack Finney's TIME AND AGAIN this afternoon, and I learned all about her auditions this week.

DR elmore it it wonderful you had a great day!!!

[John G.]

Off for some Chinese food in a moment. It's been a long day so far and not getting shorter.

[ChasSmith]

Because I just came in at 1:30 in the morning from snowblowing the lower section of the driveway..

 

I'm impressed at the hour you did this. 

Your neighbors didn't mind??  Or are they just too far away to hear the noise?

Far enough away that it isn't disruptive if someone needs to do something like that late at night.  I wouldn't go out with the trimmer or the chainsaw at that hour, and I was quick about this.