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[Ginny]

Monday morning greetings!  So far this morning, I have resolved a health-care premium issue and had a nice (accidental) video chat with my sister.

Oh, and I started Page 2!

[Ginny]

TOD - by far, the best (if not the ONLY good) thing that happened in 2020 was the birth of our precious granddaughter Charlotte.

[John G.]

Will this work day ever end?

[Jane]

Today, I'm back to work, and hopefully, the end-of-the-year fiscal roll-over that I did on Saturday won't cause any problems.  I don't think it will, but I'll find out soon enough! 

good luck there aren't any problems.

[Jane]

TOD:


Highlights of 2020 for me have been returning to the HHW fold, surviving some pretty traumatic health issues, and finding resilience despite stay-at-home protocols.

I am very glad you have survived, returned to the fold, and found resilience.

[John G.]

Daily dose of sweetness

https://youtu.be/to7uIG8KYhg

[Jane]

Last night, we watched FIRST COW, which seems to be winning most of the film critics awards for 2020.

My wife didn't care for it, and I thought it was just so-so.

Certainly they did an excellent job of re-creating the time and place.

There was an interesting story somewhere in there, but the film could have easily lost 15-20 minutes. It would have also been nice if they'd lit the night scenes better, so that you could tell who was who and what was happening.

Is this really the best film we have this year?

It wasn't a feel good movie, something I am more inclined to watch these days.

[Jane]

TOD - by far, the best (if not the ONLY good) thing that happened in 2020 was the birth of our precious granddaughter Charlotte.

Don't forget to add you were able to hold her

[Jane]

Daily dose of sweetness

https://youtu.be/to7uIG8KYhg

[Jane]

Finally having a grandchild which gives us great joy.

Wonderful, beautiful video chats to see our granddaughter.  While fitting the positive part of the question, after the chats I spiraled into a depression and struggled to come out of them.  Like DR Singdaw I am resilient. 

[KevinH]

Good afternoon!

[KevinH]

Daily dose of sweetness

https://youtu.be/to7uIG8KYhg

Thanks, DR JohnG!  That was so cute, especially when the twins looked at each other!

[KevinH]

Thanks to DR Jrand70 and DR Jane for your comments on "Mank,"

[Ginny]

TOD - by far, the best (if not the ONLY good) thing that happened in 2020 was the birth of our precious granddaughter Charlotte.

Don't forget to add you were able to hold her

Yes, DR Jane, and I'll never stop being grateful for that - and for the fact that neither of our in-person encounters resulted in serious health outcomes for them or us.

[Druxy]

Last night, we watched FIRST COW, which seems to be winning most of the film critics awards for 2020.

My wife didn't care for it, and I thought it was just so-so.

Certainly they did an excellent job of re-creating the time and place.

There was an interesting story somewhere in there, but the film could have easily lost 15-20 minutes. It would have also been nice if they'd lit the night scenes better, so that you could tell who was who and what was happening.

Is this really the best film we have this year?

It wasn't a feel good movie, something I am more inclined to watch these days.

Me, too.

[ChasSmith]

Positive highlights o' the year:

1. It seems like a lifetime ago, but being part of a funny and successful revue throughout February that miraculously wasn't touched by what was then known as the "novel coronavirus" would be the first good thing. Not being touched by it directly AT ALL is the biggie, of course, and I knock wood and vow to continue living safely as I say that.

2. The three of us in this household managing to keep ourselves safe and sane throughout the year, and ending up having holiday weekends and major holidays that were as wonderful as ever.

3. Playing one (count it!) unique and unforgettable gig, and learning that its composer had watched from right behind me.

4. BK's shows were a standout among all the goodies made available online through the year. Thinking back on it, there were some real stinkers from a few quarters, especially early on. I'm thinking of some local efforts, but there was pro stuff that missed the mark as well. The greatest stuff was top notch throughout.

[Jane]

TOD - by far, the best (if not the ONLY good) thing that happened in 2020 was the birth of our precious granddaughter Charlotte.

Don't forget to add you were able to hold her

Yes, DR Jane, and I'll never stop being grateful for that - and for the fact that neither of our in-person encounters resulted in serious health outcomes for them or us.

Had we been closer, we too would have braved it at least once.  There was a stretch where Bryan wasn't seeing too many covid patients.

I am glad you are not taking any chances while things are worse.

[John G.]

Daily dose of sweetness

https://youtu.be/to7uIG8KYhg

Thanks, DR JohnG!  That was so cute, especially when the twins looked at each other!

Yes.

[John G.]

Getting a trip in just before the restrictions set in was a thrill that has lasted me since March. And I rammed so much into those three days in San Francisco. The highlight of highlights was certainly the catamaran trip across the bay, past Alcatraz and down to the bridge. But dinner at Chez Panisse and seeing Sting in The Last Ship are near that.

[John G.]

Spending time in Louisville with Mom has been good, for her, for JB and for me.

[John G.]

Taking on debt to have the house resided was necessary. In ways, it feels like I have a new house.

[John G.]

Working from home has been a huge plus, especially in terms of recognizing where some allergic spots for me are. I have also been more productive.

[John G.]

Losing dancing was the worst part of the year.

[George]

Today, I'm back to work, and hopefully, the end-of-the-year fiscal roll-over that I did on Saturday won't cause any problems.  I don't think it will, but I'll find out soon enough! 

good luck there aren't any problems.

Thanks, Jane.  A couple of goobers have appeared (so far), but nothing major, at all...so far.

[ChasSmith]

Also, along the lines of what BK said about listening to operas, and what I said above about various online things that came about wholly in response to the pandemic...

I'm grateful for the considerable number of MET telecasts I've been able to catch, thanks to their continuing free nightly streams. There have been several times over the years that I considered becoming a subscriber, and each time, I could never justify the price. So I gratefully take what's free, and if a few of the newer things I like ever become available on disc, they'll definitely get some money from me for those.

I think I've been exposed to more musical works and more performances in general this year, certainly not just opera.

[George]

Daily dose of sweetness

https://youtu.be/to7uIG8KYhg

That is sweet!

[John G.]

Also, along the lines of what BK said about listening to operas, and what I said above about various online things that came about wholly in response to the pandemic...

I'm grateful for the considerable number of MET telecasts I've been able to catch, thanks to their continuing free nightly streams. There have been several times over the years that I considered becoming a subscriber, and each time, I could never justify the price. So I gratefully take what's free, and if a few of the newer things I like ever become available on disc, they'll definitely get some money from me for those.

I think I've been exposed to more musical works and more performances in general this year, certainly not just opera.

Amen. I had never seen a Strauss opera before. And I have seen a few masterpieces that were new to me.

[John G.]

Thomas Ades is a living composer I very much admire now.

[John G.]

I did hear about a new work, can’t remember the composer’s name, called Knoxville Summer of 2015. Sounds vaguely sacrilegious, IMO. What next? Madame ButterflyII: Cio-Cio-San’s Revenge?

[John G.]

Onward