Topic: THE LONG-FORGOTTEN HONEYMOONERS EPISODE STARRING ME (Read 5995 times)

Dan M · « **Reply #90 on:** June 04, 2015, 01:45:51 PM »

TOD: Part the Third (Epilogue):

With what I've written, you'd think I would have gone into something creative. I didn't unfortunately. Another hint cropped up in college. I was working at that time in the student union as a food server/kitchen help. I hated it but there weren't any "good" jobs left that semester. My way to get through the drudgery and dealing with spoiled brat kids (ahem, fellow students) was to joke around, do impressions and just riff off of what others had said. I defused many potentially bad situations because some of these students really acted horribly as spoiled kids are wont to do.

One of my co-workers, he was a slightly older student. I may have been a sophomore and he was either a senior in a 4 year program or he was in an accelerated 5 year program. In any event, he was working on his thesis, but it was a project for the MFA in which he was learning how to be a director. This fellow, I don't remember his name, but I’ll call him Len, really liked me and said I was perfect for being the star in his "production". My best friend at that time was also my roommate and he said I should try it, what the heck. Len’s instructor was David Feldshuh, the brother of Tovah Feldshuh, so the name rang a bell, but I didn't have any context at the time to understand everything. I tried to beg off many times, but Len would have none of that.

singdaw · « **Reply #91 on:** June 04, 2015, 01:51:47 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 04, 2015, 01:27:43 PM

In Jefferson's room, his music stand holds -- not a piece by J.S. Bach, or any violin work at all, but a page of vocal parts to "Sit Down, John".

They were meta before meta was even trendy!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #92 on:** June 04, 2015, 01:53:43 PM »

I am sorry you don't have access to those old "books," DR Dan M. What fun they would be to reminisce over!

bk · « **Reply #93 on:** June 04, 2015, 02:15:44 PM »

Back from Uncle Bernie's deli in Encino. This took over Froman's there. I'd eaten at this place once before with Barry Pearl, and I remembered it being good - but I was just kind of grossed out by it this time so shan't be back. I had a sky high pastrami with cole slaw and russian dressing but it was just heavy and weird. Had some kishka on the side - it was good but the gravy was terrible, so I only ate a little of it, but I feel like I've eaten three meals instead of one.

John G. · « **Reply #94 on:** June 04, 2015, 02:30:07 PM »

Trouble connecting today. Anyone else having that problem?

George · « **Reply #95 on:** June 04, 2015, 02:45:48 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 04, 2015, 02:30:07 PM

Trouble connecting today. Anyone else having that problem?

Yup...earlier, I couldn't get on HHW for about 15 or 20 minutes. $:-\$

And I only had the problem on HHW. It all seems to be okay now.

Dan M · « **Reply #96 on:** June 04, 2015, 03:07:30 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 04, 2015, 02:30:07 PM

Trouble connecting today. Anyone else having that problem?

Yes. Sometimes can't get on HHW. Sometimes through link at Kritzerland. Sometimes not at all.

Dan M · « **Reply #97 on:** June 04, 2015, 03:09:01 PM »

Here's the epilogue to the epilogue (couldn't post it earlier due to website problem?):

Len’s play was theater of the absurd with no props and no scenery. I had never acted, knowingly anyway. Len gave me a crash course for about 10 days. I learned the script. I was the show. Len had an offstage sort of narration, but other than that, he couldn't give me any clues or shown to be coaching me. I guess it was part of what he had to prove to Professor Feldshuh as his final project/thesis. We were the last to go on. I was very nervous and for some reason when I get like that (or maybe at that time) I would go into another register of my voice, deeper for some reason, but something just took over and it got me through my fear. Anyway, it must have worked because I later learned that Len received an A and received special notice from the professor given that I was a "raw talent" that he shaped for his play. I found out that everyone else used acting students in their projects.

I had very low self-esteem in those days. As an example, I was taking a fencing class; never had I fenced before. Each time, the instructor (with the perfect last name, Gillette) would make me come up front and use me a demonstration partner. I thought he was picking on me. What turned out later was that I was reacting perfectly to his moves, although I was using moves we didn't learn yet. I just thought I stunk at it. If only I had thought positively, who knows what could have happened?

Anyway, back to the MFA project. After Professor Feldshuh evaluated Len’s project in front of everyone, it was my turn, and I dreaded it. I was like, I'm no actor, I have no right to be here. I braced for the worst. But, the professor said that I was quite good especially that I really was raw to begin with. He even said that I should contact him and change my major, etc. It all sounded great, but being shy and low on self-esteem, I enjoyed the spotlight, but quickly shrunk back to the wallpaper. After the fact, I found out that such praise coming from David Feldshuh did mean something and that was a serious offer, but at that time I was far too dense to appreciate and understand. I could've been in theater, or something.

Now, I have this second chance at life. Maybe I need to revisit these brief forays into creative fields. It's always been there, I was just too stupid to see what has always been right in front of me.

Dan M · « **Reply #98 on:** June 04, 2015, 03:34:59 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on June 04, 2015, 01:53:43 PM

I am sorry you don't have access to those old "books," DR Dan M. What fun they would be to reminisce over!

All I have left is a vague memory.

FJL · « **Reply #99 on:** June 04, 2015, 04:00:14 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 04, 2015, 02:15:44 PM

Had some kishka on the side -

A Little Kishka on the Side - sounds like it should be a line from something

FJL · « **Reply #100 on:** June 04, 2015, 04:02:06 PM »

Kishka involves intestines, so i steer clear of it.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #101 on:** June 04, 2015, 04:47:59 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 04, 2015, 02:30:07 PM

Trouble connecting today. Anyone else having that problem?

Yes. I did around 4:00 EST. I could not log on for about an hour.

Jeanne · « **Reply #102 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:02:00 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #103 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:06:00 PM »

I had a long lunch with my friend Jan today. That was nice. She is conveniently taking a yoga class each week at the YMCA across the street from a restaurant I frequent. When we walked in today, the guy at the counter looked at me and said, "Veggie burger?" No, today I had the tilapia on fresh kale and spinach. Actually, I was there yesterday and had the veggie burger.

Jeanne · « **Reply #104 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:06:48 PM »

I was able to read the Notes earlier, but couldn't access the posts. Strange server hang-ups.

Jeanne · « **Reply #105 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:07:09 PM »

PAIN-FREE VIBES to DR MICHAEL!

Jeanne · « **Reply #106 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:07:40 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on June 04, 2015, 03:40:15 AM

Good morning, gentle DRs.

And what about the rest of us, huh?

Jeanne · « **Reply #107 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:12:06 PM »

Trouble posting again. But why is it letting me now but not a moment ago??

Jeanne · « **Reply #108 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:12:17 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on June 04, 2015, 04:32:17 AM

One thing I have discovered in this job is that there is a lot today money out there

Perhaps you could charge a commission, a percentage of the sales price of the property. While you're at it, fire your boss and make your own hours.

Jeanne · « **Reply #109 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:15:24 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 04, 2015, 05:26:06 AM

Nice idea, vixmom. Perhaps the binder and cutter can transition to more leisurely work on the Giland.

Binder and Cutter, Attorneys at Law.

Wouldn't that be nice. Vixmom could be an entry-penewer.

Jeanne · « **Reply #110 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:27:26 PM »

Quote from: Jane on June 04, 2015, 09:55:10 AM

We really lucked out with our realtor though she is not the first one to take me on fun excursions after we moved in. Her husband, our contractor, is equally great.

Your realtor and her husband have a very convenient and complementary arrangement. Does she specialize in homes that need considerable work?

Jeanne · « **Reply #111 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:30:22 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 04, 2015, 02:30:07 PM

Trouble connecting today. Anyone else having that problem?

YES! And many of my posts aren't going through.

Jeanne · « **Reply #112 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:30:40 PM »

I snuck up on that last one and it took.

George · « **Reply #113 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:31:05 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 04, 2015, 01:27:43 PM

Thanks to the wonderful transfer, this bit of trivia revealed itself to me last night:

In Jefferson's room, his music stand holds -- not a piece by J.S. Bach, or any violin work at all, but a page of vocal parts to "Sit Down, John".

That's funny! Hopefully, I'll eventually get to see this myself.

Jeanne · « **Reply #114 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:36:08 PM »

DR Dan M, I enjoyed your early theatrical story. I do feel you should explore some creative pursuits. Full-time or part-time. I think it would enrich your life.

Of course, posting on HHW is a creative pursuit.

Even more so when your posts post.

Jeanne · « **Reply #115 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:37:04 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on June 04, 2015, 05:46:29 AM

My favorite Boynton is the one of the two cats. One cat says to the other, "If I had two dead rats I'd give you one." Such love!

Jeanne · « **Reply #116 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:37:37 PM »

Finally! I tried to made that last post about 6 or 7 times.

Jeanne · « **Reply #117 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:43:31 PM »

TOD:

One of them was the day Jan (the friend I lunched with today) and I went to the Rollerdrome to roller skate. We met these two boys there, one of whom started this website.

Jeanne · « **Reply #118 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:44:54 PM »

MEGA HEALTH VIBES to all!

Jeanne · « **Reply #119 on:** June 04, 2015, 05:45:05 PM »

TTFN.

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