Topic: WORKIN' IT OUT (Read 9074 times)

Druxy · « **Reply #60 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:36:47 AM »

Quote from: Jrand65 on January 16, 2016, 06:51:48 AM

I am curious about the film DR DRUXY....but not so curious that I need to see it.

My son said I'd enjoy it.

I have now informed him that I am adjusting my will, so that the $1.63 I paid for the Red Box rental will be deducted from his share of the estate.

John G. · « **Reply #61 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:42:01 AM »

Good morning, all.

My condolences, TCB.

Laura · « **Reply #62 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:42:49 AM »

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, TCB.

John G. · « **Reply #63 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:44:26 AM »

Finishing the ~~Hat~~ Book vibes for BK.

John G. · « **Reply #64 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:47:42 AM »

TOD:

Love most anything Indian, and the further south you get in the country's cuisine, the spicier and richer it gets. It's also more vegetarian. My favorite dish is probably an egg curry, which isn't curry in the British sense (yes, that yellowish spice blend called curry is British and is never found in Indian food as it's a shortcut the Brits made and that Indians would never take when they cook).

I don't know that I've found too many cultures with cuisines I don't like.

I eat. Sometimes for better or for worse.

FJL · « **Reply #65 on:** January 16, 2016, 07:52:42 AM »

I'm off to New Jersey to see some friends in a play.

John G. · « **Reply #66 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:04:42 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 16, 2016, 05:26:11 AM

I love The Merry Widow, which is usually destroyed by opera companies in casting it for older divas wanting an easy ride, which then casts every character too maturely, and by Hollywood for making the Lana Turner version, which I have never seen complete; I usually turn off the TV in dismay after the first 10 minutes. If I want to see Lana, give me Peyton Place or The Postman Always Rings Twice.

I agree. And the attempts of everyone to waltz around the distinctly non-dancing Turner are hilarious.

John G. · « **Reply #67 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:06:19 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 16, 2016, 05:24:57 AM

At 3:30 I will see a reading of a new musical based on Hardy's The Return of the Native. I hope it's not awful.

The Trollope Facebook page has decided to have a group read of Hardy's The Well-Beloved. Haven't read it. Don't even know if I'd ever heard of it. But I think I'm going to join in.

John G. · « **Reply #68 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:07:02 AM »

Fred, I'm sorry I wasn't able to hire you this week. But I guess I just wasn't supposed to win the lottery this time.

FJL · « **Reply #69 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:09:18 AM »

Quote from: John G. on January 16, 2016, 08:07:02 AM

Fred, I'm sorry I wasn't able to hire you this week. But I guess I just wasn't supposed to win the lottery this time.

I understand completely. Good luck winning the billion next time.

FJL · « **Reply #70 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:11:21 AM »

Quote from: Jrand65 on January 16, 2016, 06:51:48 AM

I am curious about the film DR DRUXY....but not so curious that I need to see it.

Great line! I've quoted it three times already. (only I left out the "DR DRUXY")

FJL · « **Reply #71 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:14:54 AM »

I'm really looking forward to the play this afternoon, but I was warned that it's one act, no intermission.

FJL · « **Reply #72 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:16:54 AM »

For some reason, it seems we're not daunted by a two-hour-plus movie, but 100 minutes no intermission at a play sounds long.

FJL · « **Reply #73 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:18:00 AM »

I wonder if it's because at a movie we don't think twice about going to the bathroom in the middle if needed, while at a play you feel you can't.

Jane · « **Reply #74 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:25:54 AM »

DR TCB, my condolences on the loss of your dear friend Patsy.

Jane · « **Reply #75 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:34:04 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 07:10:02 AM

DRs John G and Jane both commented on the new Anne Tyler book Vinegar Girl. It's part of the

Hogarth Shakespeare series

and is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.

It will be my first Boston collection read, as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now and then the Inspector Gamache for Thursday's book group. Generally, I don't like Anne Tyler's books as much as I want to...

I have not read any Ann Tyler books yet because I expect to have the same reaction. Which Gamache book are you reading? I have read the first 7 books.

Ginny · « **Reply #76 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:40:30 AM »

Quote from: Jane on January 16, 2016, 08:34:04 AM

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 07:10:02 AM
DRs John G and Jane both commented on the new Anne Tyler book Vinegar Girl. It's part of the

Hogarth Shakespeare series

and is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.

It will be my first Boston collection read, as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now and then the Inspector Gamache for Thursday's book group. Generally, I don't like Anne Tyler's books as much as I want to...

I have not read any Ann Tyler books yet because I expect to have the same reaction. Which Gamache book are you reading? I have read the first 7 books.

We're reading The Long Way Home, which is #10 in the 11-part series. I have read none of them and am quite discombobulated about not having read 1-9 first

Jane · « **Reply #77 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:41:01 AM »

Quote from: John G. on January 16, 2016, 07:47:42 AM

TOD:

Love most anything Indian, and the further south you get in the country's cuisine, the spicier and richer it gets. It's also more vegetarian. My favorite dish is probably an egg curry, which isn't curry in the British sense (yes, that yellowish spice blend called curry is British and is never found in Indian food as it's a shortcut the Brits made and that Indians would never take when they cook).

I don't know that I've found too many cultures with cuisines I don't like.

I eat. Sometimes for better or for worse.

I did not know that about curry, which Keith and I don't care for as it tends to be too spicy for us.

One of the tofu dishes they made for us on the ship was a too spucy curry dish with garbonzo beans, veggies and tofu. Because it was the first healthy dish they made we ate it anyway but it wasn't easy to do.

Ginny · « **Reply #78 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:46:35 AM »

...and now we're having the dreaded "wintry mix." Guess that shopping trip will have to wait.

Jane · « **Reply #79 on:** January 16, 2016, 08:49:36 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 08:40:30 AM

Quote from: Jane on January 16, 2016, 08:34:04 AM
Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 07:10:02 AM
DRs John G and Jane both commented on the new Anne Tyler book Vinegar Girl. It's part of the

Hogarth Shakespeare series

and is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.

It will be my first Boston collection read, as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now and then the Inspector Gamache for Thursday's book group. Generally, I don't like Anne Tyler's books as much as I want to...

I have not read any Ann Tyler books yet because I expect to have the same reaction. Which Gamache book are you reading? I have read the first 7 books.

We're reading The Long Way Home, which is #10 in the 11-part series. I have read none of them and am quite discombobulated about not having read 1-9 first

This is a series that should be read in order, or at least have read the first book to understand the relationship of the town and the people to the inspector.

Ginny · « **Reply #80 on:** January 16, 2016, 09:23:13 AM »

That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...

Druxy · « **Reply #81 on:** January 16, 2016, 09:25:31 AM »

My play, LOMBARD, had its premiere performance in Burbank, CA on January 16, 1992, the 50th anniversary of Carole's passing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA1Zkyk-ZqM

Jennifer · « **Reply #82 on:** January 16, 2016, 09:36:47 AM »

Sorry for your loss DR TCB!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Jrand74 · « **Reply #83 on:** January 16, 2016, 09:39:13 AM »

I think that deduction is fitting retribution DR DRUXY.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 16, 2016, 09:39:51 AM »

I don't play nicely anymore. DR GINNY.....I'm too old....and life is too short.

Jennifer · « **Reply #85 on:** January 16, 2016, 09:40:20 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 09:23:13 AM

That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...

Who picks a book #10 for a book club??

Jane · « **Reply #86 on:** January 16, 2016, 10:21:29 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 09:23:13 AM

That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...

In a discussion about the book that would be one of my first comments. Prior to the discussion I would be tempted to stop reading and read the first book instead

Ginny · « **Reply #87 on:** January 16, 2016, 10:21:56 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on January 16, 2016, 09:40:20 AM

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 09:23:13 AM
That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...

Who picks a book #10 for a book club??

Actually, DR Jennifer, it's someone who's doing a fabulous job with the book group I started in 1992. She's very well-read, picks challenging books for us, and provides great background info right before our meetings. That's why I'm not making a big issue out of this - it may work out fine.

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** January 16, 2016, 10:23:07 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on January 16, 2016, 09:40:20 AM

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 09:23:13 AM
That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...

Who picks a book #10 for a book club??

I have read a book in a series for a discussion without having read previous books, and fortunately it was ok with those books.

Jane · « **Reply #89 on:** January 16, 2016, 10:24:27 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 10:21:56 AM

Quote from: Jennifer on January 16, 2016, 09:40:20 AM
Quote from: Ginny on January 16, 2016, 09:23:13 AM
That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore. Just trying to play along nicely...

Who picks a book #10 for a book club??

Actually, DR Jennifer, it's someone who's doing a fabulous job with the book group I started in 1992. She's very well-read, picks challenging books for us, and provides great background info right before our meetings. That's why I'm not making a big issue out of this - it may work out fine.

I'm sure she will give you the much needed background when you gather for the discussion, though I personally thing having the background prior to beginning the book would have been a better idea

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