Topic: DENNY'S - MARTIN, THAT IS (Read 2354 times)

TCB · « **Reply #60 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:11:44 PM »

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George · « **Reply #61 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:22:15 PM »

Well, I must be off. I'm going to meet with my friend Margo to see the filmed-on-Broadway production of Bandstand at the movie theater! I like the cast recording. We'll see if I like the actual show.

Be back later.

FJL · « **Reply #62 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:36:28 PM »

Apartment vibes to Larry!

vixmom · « **Reply #63 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:36:56 PM »

I arrived to work and found I had 121 emails in my primary account and 75 in my secondary account

vixmom · « **Reply #64 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:37:45 PM »

So that was fun

FJL · « **Reply #65 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:39:29 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 25, 2018, 04:19:33 AM

In 1983-85 I worked for a Canadian book chain, Classic Books, at 48th and Sixth Avenue, where a Gap now stands.

Some time during that period, there was a book signing for Connie Francis. She was a lovely lady, very friendly to the staff, and I doubt we sold a single book. That poor lady sat at a table of books for hours, and I would swear that no one stopped or purchased a book.

That sounds so strange. Had there been publicity for this? (Was this around the time of the "Where the Boys Are" film, the one that Howard McGillin was in? Or was it before that?)

FJL · « **Reply #66 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:48:25 PM »

Did the store staff are an effort to be nice to her, once they saw what was happening?

FJL · « **Reply #67 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:49:03 PM »

More vibes for Jrand's mom.

FJL · « **Reply #68 on:** June 25, 2018, 06:51:37 PM »

Quote from: George on June 25, 2018, 04:05:44 PM

Quote from: bk on June 25, 2018, 03:38:05 PM
Back from chicken tenders (TEENY) and a side Caesar salad with so much dressing I had to send it back - those who know me know I'm all about the dressing, but this I couldn't even see the lettuce.

That reminds me of a funny quote that someone posted on a tumblr account that I follow:

"Salad Dressing" sounds a lot more elegant than "Lettuce Sauce".

Reminds me of the Piaf Salad, no dressing, called (of course) Vinaigrette rien.

John G. · « **Reply #69 on:** June 25, 2018, 07:14:56 PM »

Quote from: TCB on June 25, 2018, 06:11:01 PM

I just had a piece of pie named after the former mayor of Washington D.C.

Marion berry?

bk · « **Reply #70 on:** June 25, 2018, 07:24:10 PM »

Had a really fun first rehearsal, missing one person, who'll be with us on Friday when she gets in town but she'll come in knowing everything. Great songs and I can see the show order I made last night will work really well.

bk · « **Reply #71 on:** June 25, 2018, 07:24:23 PM »

Got some junk from Gelson's for my snack.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #72 on:** June 25, 2018, 07:46:22 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 25, 2018, 04:52:47 PM

I am so goddamned pissed. I started running water for a bath, Randy called me about an offer on the property, we started talking, and I flooded the bathroom again. Val's angry, the neighbors below me are unhappy, I have a mess on my hands, and I am ready to kill.

Oy! Oy Oy Oy! So sorry to hear that!

bk · « **Reply #73 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:06:21 PM »

I'm listening to one of the greatest albums ever made. There is no other way to say it. I'm so glad I've been going through all these boxes. The album? Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Porgy and Bess, arrangements/orchestrations by the brilliant Russ Garcia (he also did the Mel Torme version a few years prior to this, but the two resemble each other not a whit). The 1958 stereo cannot be beat by those who make albums today, the orchestra sounds incredible, and Ella and Louis are at the top of their considerable game. A masterpiece.

bk · « **Reply #74 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:06:30 PM »

Get me off this damn page.

bk · « **Reply #75 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:08:17 PM »

Then I'll be listening to the Swingle Singers Christmas album, followed by a MJQ CD (The Comedy), followed by the group that was the precursor to the Swingles - Les Double Six - some of the same singers, including Christiane Legrand. Have no idea what I'm in for.

John G. · « **Reply #76 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:39:01 PM »

Quote from: George on June 25, 2018, 06:22:15 PM

Well, I must be off. I'm going to meet with my friend Margo to see the filmed-on-Broadway production of Bandstand at the movie theater! I like the cast recording. We'll see if I like the actual show.

Be back later.

I want to see that. Hope I can catch the other showing.

John G. · « **Reply #77 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:40:17 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 25, 2018, 08:06:21 PM

I'm listening to one of the greatest albums ever made. There is no other way to say it. I'm so glad I've been going through all these boxes. The album? Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Porgy and Bess, arrangements/orchestrations by the brilliant Russ Garcia (he also did the Mel Torme version a few years prior to this, but the two resemble each other not a whit). The 1958 stereo cannot be beat by those who make albums today, the orchestra sounds incredible, and Ella and Louis are at the top of their considerable game. A masterpiece.

I bought the Mel Torme version of Porgy and Bess today. Haven't had time to listen to it. I do have the Ella/Louis version. Great stuff.

John G. · « **Reply #78 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:41:07 PM »

Beginning to watch Straight, No Chaser, a documentary on Thelonious Monk. The music sure sounds good.

John G. · « **Reply #79 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:52:04 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 25, 2018, 08:08:17 PM

Then I'll be listening to the Swingle Singers Christmas album, followed by a MJQ CD (The Comedy), followed by the group that was the precursor to the Swingles - Les Double Six - some of the same singers, including Christiane Legrand. Have no idea what I'm in for.

It's not even Christmas in July yet.

John G. · « **Reply #80 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:52:22 PM »

More vibes for JRand and his mom.

John G. · « **Reply #81 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:53:11 PM »

Had an excellent slice of New York-style pepperoni pizza tonight. Really hit the spot.

I didn't care for the sub as much. The bread was sweet and puffy and inconsequential.

John G. · « **Reply #82 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:54:31 PM »

I finished my third Andrew Sean Greer novel today. The Story of a Marriage. It was an early work of his and his least successful yet. It read more like he had an agenda, which is never the best way to write. A little too strident.

John G. · « **Reply #83 on:** June 25, 2018, 08:55:59 PM »

I'm almost finished listening to Red Rising (I started before the trip). I didn't like the beginning, which had far too much exposition, but the action in the last 2/3 is fun and fast-paced. It's kinda like a Martian version of Game of Thrones. There is very little character development, which means a TV mini-series or series could be very good.

John G. · « **Reply #84 on:** June 25, 2018, 09:22:51 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 25, 2018, 08:41:07 PM

Beginning to watch Straight, No Chaser, a documentary on Thelonious Monk. The music sure sounds good.

What a sad movie, despite the excellence of the music. The man was just not mentally right, despite his musical genius. A harrowing depiction of how insanity can destroy a life.

John G. · « **Reply #85 on:** June 25, 2018, 09:22:59 PM »

I must go to bed.

John G. · « **Reply #86 on:** June 25, 2018, 09:23:11 PM »

But not before we leave this page.

John G. · « **Reply #87 on:** June 25, 2018, 09:23:22 PM »

Only a little more malarkey.

John G. · « **Reply #88 on:** June 25, 2018, 09:23:29 PM »

Then we can move along.

John G. · « **Reply #89 on:** June 25, 2018, 09:23:36 PM »

One more.

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