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[ChasSmith]

Good morning, all.

[vixmom]

Congratulations to BK and cady on another successful show.  I was sorry I couldn't see it when it was in NY but it was a Monday

[ChasSmith]

The revue sounds wonderful, and I second the query as to whether it was recorded and would be available for viewing.

[vixmom]

Sitting in the waiting room

[vixmom]

Vixdad took the day so he could drive me as they are supposed to dialate my eyes

[vixmom]

Of course after days of gloom and clouds and rain today is bright and sunny so I am sure to be blinded once I step outside

[ChasSmith]

I need to get me an eye exam one of these days. My previous doctor retired shortly after my last exam, and I've just been putting off the ordeal of seeking recommendations and following through on it.

[John G.]

Good morning, all.

[John G.]

And the word of the day is: BLOSSOM!

Dearie.

[John G.]

DR JohnG, you saw Gounod's opera Faust? Did he and Mephistopheles not show up in the final prison scene to sing the great trio with Marguerite before she died?

That’s the second to the last scene. Then he leaves. We’re left with Marguerite having one final battle over her soul with Satan. She wins. I guess we don’t care about Faust’s soul. He already sold it.

[John G.]

The revue sounds wonderful, and I second the query as to whether it was recorded and would be available for viewing.

Yup. I need to laugh, too.

[John G.]

I need to get me an eye exam one of these days. My previous doctor retired shortly after my last exam, and I've just been putting off the ordeal of seeking recommendations and following through on it.

Mine is this afternoon.

[Jane]

Lady Jane, did you hurt your nose?

It hurt last night but is ok now

[elmore3003]

DR JohnG, you saw Gounod's opera Faust? Did he and Mephistopheles not show up in the final prison scene to sing the great trio with Marguerite before she died?

That’s the second to the last scene. Then he leaves. We’re left with Marguerite having one final battle over her soul with Satan. She wins. I guess we don’t care about Faust’s soul. He already sold it.

That's not what the original libretto says.  In Germany, the opera is called Margerethe, since the Germans hated the treatment of Goethe's play.

[elmore3003]

My last comment on Faust is that its 19th-century bourgeois piety and religiosity too often get mocked in today's age of irony.  The current videos of this opera, trash it for all its worth, and I think it's criminal.  TheRoyal Opera production is particularly loathsome.

[Jrand73]

Congrats to MR BK & Co on their success.....and congrats to Mr. Hottie on his tour casting.....

[Jrand73]

I am horrified and sad at what DR jan is going through....wow!  I'm going to stop complaining for awhile.

I wonder if DR JANE still has her tablet on her face?

[Jrand73]

DR JOHN G's list reminded me of two revenge movies I forgot about yesterday....

Seven Samurai
The Bad Sleep Well

[Jrand73]

Yes DR TCB that is the part I wanted.....I wouldn't have minded playing the neighbor who has some very funny lines....but this guy has two scenes and can walk away with the play.....and will......

[Jrand73]

My question for ASK BK DAY:

How is your road to Social Security/Medicare coming along?  They will take over $100 per month from the check to pay for some of your Medicare, but it is well worth it.

[John G.]

DR JohnG, you saw Gounod's opera Faust? Did he and Mephistopheles not show up in the final prison scene to sing the great trio with Marguerite before she died?

That’s the second to the last scene. Then he leaves. We’re left with Marguerite having one final battle over her soul with Satan. She wins. I guess we don’t care about Faust’s soul. He already sold it.

That's not what the original libretto says.  In Germany, the opera is called Margerethe, since the Germans hated the treatment of Goethe's play.

I can see renaming it.

[John G.]

My last comment on Faust is that its 19th-century bourgeois piety and religiosity too often get mocked in today's age of irony.  The current videos of this opera, trash it for all its worth, and I think it's criminal.  TheRoyal Opera production is particularly loathsome.

But the music is heavenly.

[John G.]

DR JOHN G's list reminded me of two revenge movies I forgot about yesterday....

Seven Samurai
The Bad Sleep Well

And with Seven Samurai, the original Magnificent Seven

[Ginny]

Wednesday morning greetings!  Monday and Tuesday I had to be outta here to attend end-of-year luncheons for 2 of my ladies' groups, so I'm glad to have a slow morning today.  The luncheons were nice, but I'm glad the 2 organizations take the summer off.  I'll be busy with one of them, DAR, because I'm taking on a new role for the chapter and have a lot to learn, but no regularly-scheduled first-Tuesday meetings until October.

[Ginny]

This evening Richard and I are going to Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral for a concert by the Men's Glee Club from The University of Michigan - Go, Blue!

[Ginny]

I've missed offering vibes to a lot of people for a lot of different reasons - sorry.

Vibes for all!!!

[bk]

I'm up, I'm up - in fact I've been more up than asleep due to tummy issues, acid reflux or whatever.  There is something in the oil at Vitello's that my stomach does not like, so I have to find new things to order.  I may just stick to Caesar salads, which I love there.  I think maybe I got three hours of sleep.

[John G.]

And the word of the day is: BLOSSOM!

To quote a BK recording, “Lorraine, my blossom girl!”

[Danise]

Hi all.  Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes.  I see some of you on Facebook. I try to keep it light as I’m having some health issues and I do hate to always sound like I’m complaining.  Be well all.

[John G.]

Good to see you, Danise. Vibes.