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« Reply #30 on: April 29, 2020, 05:47:26 AM »

I've finished kitty cleanup, taken the recyclables to the basement, and picked up yesterday's mail.  When I came back to the apartment, I discovered that Stella has shredded another roll of toilet paper.

That’s like shredding hundred dollar bills, STELLA!!!!!!!
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« Reply #31 on: April 29, 2020, 06:38:20 AM »

I started reading T.C. Boyle’s short stories, After the Plague, last night. Dreamed of the story, Termination Dust, about the killing snows of Alaska and the people who choose to live there.

Have you read his wonderful novel Water Music?

I read about five or six of his books years ago, but haven’t read anything recently and I haven’t read that one. I like his writing a lot. His novel about Kinsey was excellent. Will look for Water Music.
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« Reply #32 on: April 29, 2020, 06:48:52 AM »

I’m surprised I didn’t dream about Jack in the Box. But now with today’s further mention of it, I probably will tonight.

Because ladies and germs, for the first time in years I am DYING for Jack in the Box.

I can’t feel that for Jack, which is just around the corner, but White Castle ... now there’s another story ... Sliders!
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« Reply #33 on: April 29, 2020, 06:55:27 AM »

Happy anniversary, Druxy and Sandy.

Thank you.
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« Reply #34 on: April 29, 2020, 07:04:44 AM »

White Castle always, DR John G.  Now and forever.
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« Reply #35 on: April 29, 2020, 07:11:20 AM »

I've just read that cellist Lynn Harrell died at age 76. No cause of death announced, but that's a shocker even though I wouldn't have the slightest idea whether he'd had any health issues. As far as I know, he's been active.

I knew him back in my Cleveland days, though I doubt we ever did anything together beyond playing in the school orchestra and opera and maybe chamber ensembles. Was he teaching then? I don't remember, but I'm sure I played in coaching sessions led by him.
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« Reply #36 on: April 29, 2020, 07:14:36 AM »

Ask BK:

I browsed Jack in the Box's web site and wondered which tacos you're referring to, the tiny ones or regular ones. The latter are pictured with a slice of American cheese in them which is certainly strange. That wouldn't necessarily keep me from putting away a few, but it's one thing I noticed.
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« Reply #37 on: April 29, 2020, 07:28:39 AM »

I started reading T.C. Boyle’s short stories, After the Plague, last night. Dreamed of the story, Termination Dust, about the killing snows of Alaska and the people who choose to live there.

Have you read his wonderful novel Water Music?

I read about five or six of his books years ago, but haven’t read anything recently and I haven’t read that one. I like his writing a lot. His novel about Kinsey was excellent. Will look for Water Music.

It's his picaresque novel.
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« Reply #38 on: April 29, 2020, 07:33:07 AM »

Good morning!
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« Reply #39 on: April 29, 2020, 07:33:53 AM »

I really enjoyed "Simply," BK!  Looking forward to the Krizerland show!
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« Reply #40 on: April 29, 2020, 07:34:08 AM »

Happy Birthday to the vixter!
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« Reply #41 on: April 29, 2020, 07:34:39 AM »

Happy Anniversary, DR Druxy and Sandy!
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« Reply #42 on: April 29, 2020, 07:43:41 AM »

DR Cilla stay healthy vibes to your mother and brother.  I don't think any ER rooms are giving out mask.  They are lucky to have supplies for the staff.  It is possible they give them to people they suspect of having the virus.
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« Reply #43 on: April 29, 2020, 07:45:24 AM »

It sounds like you are lucky to have Krista.
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« Reply #44 on: April 29, 2020, 07:46:09 AM »

I've finished kitty cleanup, taken the recyclables to the basement, and picked up yesterday's mail.  When I came back to the apartment, I discovered that Stella has shredded another roll of toilet paper.

That’s like shredding hundred dollar bills, STELLA!!!!!!!

I'd said as a joke, that if they run out of toilet paper, just use paper towels.  The markets are overflowing with paper towels even while the toilet paper supply dwindles. 

I was compared to a certain person who said "Let them eat cake."  I'm hoping a smiley was implied, but these days, you never know. 
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« Reply #45 on: April 29, 2020, 07:47:44 AM »

I tried "Let them use their bidet" - but made sure to add a smiley And an LOL.
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« Reply #46 on: April 29, 2020, 07:48:01 AM »

I missed TCB last night.
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« Reply #47 on: April 29, 2020, 07:48:42 AM »

Bruce I was actually sleeping last night.
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« Reply #48 on: April 29, 2020, 07:49:24 AM »

In some sections and discussion areas, I'm now guessing "Comments are moderated for civility" really means "Comments are moderated for civility, so please try to keep civility to a minimum."
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« Reply #49 on: April 29, 2020, 07:49:37 AM »

Happy birthday to the Vixter!
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« Reply #50 on: April 29, 2020, 07:49:41 AM »

Unfortunately I only slept until 5:00.
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« Reply #51 on: April 29, 2020, 07:49:56 AM »

Thanks for the French and Saunders link, DR JohnG.  It was very funny!
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« Reply #52 on: April 29, 2020, 07:53:32 AM »

A little birdie (and I don't mean Thelma Ritter) suggested that I'd better stop being truant about giving birthday wishes on sites if I hope to get birthday wishes. 

The good news is that once I'm 60, they WILL be able to consider me eligible to take "The test" -
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« Reply #53 on: April 29, 2020, 07:53:41 AM »

that means they can consider me, not they will  next week - but they really said wait because it WILL be no while I'm 59.  No joke!
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« Reply #54 on: April 29, 2020, 08:16:05 AM »

ChasSmith, yes, those larger ones.  They're odd and weird but there's something appealing about them. 
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« Reply #55 on: April 29, 2020, 08:20:44 AM »

And yes, I appear to be up after two hours of sleep.  Going back to bed.  I was restless because we've been doing these tests for my commentary for the show and I just hate the look of them.  The idea is great - I sit at the computer like so much fish, have the iPhone on short sticks (the low tripod) which sits in the middle of the ring light.  But the angle looks terrible, the computer light is adding very unpleasant light to the ring light and there's simply no way to make it look good.  So, since I couldn't fall back asleep (yet), and disheveled as I am, I moved the set-up to the living room - there's kind of a counter there with bar stools.  I put the camera on the actual tripod and kept that at its lowest position, but which is higher than the short tripod, I found the most subtle ring light setting that looked good, and got a bit closer to the camera and I must say the difference is quite radical in a good way. 
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« Reply #56 on: April 29, 2020, 08:26:36 AM »

But the issue is the commentary.  I do the opening off book, but everything else I read.  That was the one thing that worked perfectly being at the computer, because I'd position the commentary between the ring light and could scroll and it never looked like I was reading.  Can't do that here - I could use the laptop but the screen is just too small and it throws off worse light than the desktop.  So, I printed out one commentary, which sits at the top of the page.  And I recorded a test and it kind of works pretty well.  It's somewhat small for me and because I don't want my eyes locked on it, when I occasionally look up slightly, sometimes, depending on the length, it's hard to find my place.  I may try enlarging the type and see if that helps, but the idea is not to have it go down to far on the page, if you get my meaning.  And I've learned that even if I'm looking in the center of the iPhone, it in fact looks like I'm looking slightly off and that's because the camera ain't in the center of the phone, it's at the top, so I have to remember to keep adjusting to that.  But that's why we're doing all these tests.  I sent it to Hartley and if she likes it, then that's what we'll do.  Back to bed for me.
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« Reply #57 on: April 29, 2020, 08:34:37 AM »

I missed TCB last night.

I did, too.
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« Reply #58 on: April 29, 2020, 08:36:19 AM »

I’m taking the afternoon off.
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« Reply #59 on: April 29, 2020, 08:36:36 AM »

Let’s move on ...
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