Topic: RIM SHOT (Read 4402 times)

singdaw · « **Reply #90 on:** January 23, 2021, 02:59:11 PM »

FOUR!

singdaw · « **Reply #91 on:** January 23, 2021, 02:59:26 PM »

And I ain't talking about golf!

Jane · « **Reply #92 on:** January 23, 2021, 03:30:31 PM »

It is 48 degrees and sunny here, a beautiful afternoon. It also means the walking path is filled with people walking, jogging, and bicycling. Most of them think it is ok to be outside without a mask. True, unless it is crowded.

John G. · « **Reply #93 on:** January 23, 2021, 03:32:28 PM »

Walter Bernstein, who wrote The Front based on his own experiences, has died at 101.

Great story from his obituary:

As a roving correspondent, he covered the brutal campaigns in Sicily and Italy. He also tramped a week over mountains in German-occupied Yugoslavia to obtain one of the first interviews by a U.S. newsman with the anti-fascist partisan revolutionary Josip Broz Tito.

The expedition to reach Tito, the future Communist strongman, was arduous but not without its cheerier moments. Mr. Bernstein recalled the partisans teaching him their patriotic marches, and they wanted him to reciprocate with rousing American songs. Stumped, he said the best he could do was “Buckle Down Winsocki,” from the Broadway musical “Best Foot Forward,” set in a military academy.

Jeanne · « **Reply #94 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:12:31 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #95 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:13:08 PM »

A bit of rain (!!) here. We REALLY need it.

Jeanne · « **Reply #96 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:14:34 PM »

I've been doing a little laundry and cleaning. I've always washed my hands a lot, but since Covid I really go through hand towels quickly.

Jeanne · « **Reply #97 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:16:01 PM »

Quote from: John G. on January 23, 2021, 03:32:28 PM

The expedition to reach Tito, the future Communist strongman, was arduous but not without its cheerier moments. Mr. Bernstein recalled the partisans teaching him their patriotic marches, and they wanted him to reciprocate with rousing American songs. Stumped, he said the best he could do was “Buckle Down Winsocki,” from the Broadway musical “Best Foot Forward,” set in a military academy.

All these years at HHW and I never knew the history to that famous phrase. I should have known.

Jeanne · « **Reply #98 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:16:54 PM »

TCB, how are you doing? Are you getting the health care and equipment you need?

Vibes that you do.

Jeanne · « **Reply #99 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:20:40 PM »

TCB has THREE cats now? I knew of the second one, but not the third.

Thanks to TCB and George for the photos.

Jeanne · « **Reply #100 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:21:05 PM »

And congrats to TCB on his casino winnings. Very nice!

Jeanne · « **Reply #101 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:23:01 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 23, 2021, 08:34:59 AM

I've been following Debbie Wileman on FB. She is a great singer in her own right, but also does impressions.

Here's Judy Garland singing "As If We Never Said Goodbye":
https://youtu.be/MwhayBKE5d8

She's impressive. I hadn't heard of her.

Jeanne · « **Reply #102 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:25:19 PM »

John G, are you feeling better today and over your shingles reaction? I do hope so. What a bummer.

Jeanne · « **Reply #103 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:26:26 PM »

TTFN.

bk · « **Reply #104 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:31:36 PM »

Back from seeing the first cut -more about that in the notes, but it was really good.

John G. · « **Reply #105 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:54:39 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on January 23, 2021, 04:16:01 PM

Quote from: John G. on January 23, 2021, 03:32:28 PM

The expedition to reach Tito, the future Communist strongman, was arduous but not without its cheerier moments. Mr. Bernstein recalled the partisans teaching him their patriotic marches, and they wanted him to reciprocate with rousing American songs. Stumped, he said the best he could do was “Buckle Down Winsocki,” from the Broadway musical “Best Foot Forward,” set in a military academy.

All these years at HHW and I never knew the history to that famous phrase. I should have known.

Great Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane song.

John G. · « **Reply #106 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on January 23, 2021, 04:25:19 PM

John G, are you feeling better today and over your shingles reaction? I do hope so. What a bummer.

I am feeling better. Tiny bit of fever, 99.1, and still tire easily. But I see an end to this. Thank you.

John G. · « **Reply #107 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:57:02 PM »

Just watched episode six of All Creatures. I'm really enjoying this show. It's about people. Go figure.

John G. · « **Reply #108 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:57:57 PM »

While I was watching, I ate some of the leek and lentil gratin I made today. Wonderful vegetarian dish, and the house smelled heavenly when the leeks were cooking.

John G. · « **Reply #109 on:** January 23, 2021, 04:59:40 PM »

And now to have a slice of pie, because it is National Pie Day. Not Pi Day, which is another chance to have pie -- not that I need a special occasion to have pie.

As Jerry Herman once wrote:

Light the candles,
Get the pie out,
Roll the rugs up.
It's today!

Jane · « **Reply #110 on:** January 23, 2021, 05:45:49 PM »

Quote from: John G. on January 23, 2021, 03:32:28 PM

Walter Bernstein, who wrote The Front based on his own experiences, has died at 101.

Great story from his obituary:

As a roving correspondent, he covered the brutal campaigns in Sicily and Italy. He also tramped a week over mountains in German-occupied Yugoslavia to obtain one of the first interviews by a U.S. newsman with the anti-fascist partisan revolutionary Josip Broz Tito.

The expedition to reach Tito, the future Communist strongman, was arduous but not without its cheerier moments. Mr. Bernstein recalled the partisans teaching him their patriotic marches, and they wanted him to reciprocate with rousing American songs. Stumped, he said the best he could do was “Buckle Down Winsocki,” from the Broadway musical “Best Foot Forward,” set in a military academy.

Thanks for sharing the story. 101, nice.

Jane · « **Reply #111 on:** January 23, 2021, 05:47:22 PM »

Quote from: John G. on January 23, 2021, 04:55:35 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on January 23, 2021, 04:25:19 PM
John G, are you feeling better today and over your shingles reaction? I do hope so. What a bummer.

I am feeling better. Tiny bit of fever, 99.1, and still tire easily. But I see an end to this. Thank you.

I am glad the worst of it is over. Keep improving.

Jane · « **Reply #112 on:** January 23, 2021, 05:47:51 PM »

Quote from: John G. on January 23, 2021, 04:57:57 PM

While I was watching, I ate some of the leek and lentil gratin I made today. Wonderful vegetarian dish, and the house smelled heavenly when the leeks were cooking.

It sounds deliciious.

Jane · « **Reply #113 on:** January 23, 2021, 05:49:51 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on January 23, 2021, 04:20:40 PM

TCB has THREE cats now? I knew of the second one, but not the third.

Thanks to TCB and George for the photos.

I believe that was three photos of two cats.

singdaw · « **Reply #114 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:01:53 PM »

RIM SHOT!

singdaw · « **Reply #115 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:03:27 PM »

We watched the movie about Bette Davis as a pianist (thanks, DR John G.!) and then the original Wuthering Heights.

My goodness, there have been so many versions!

singdaw · « **Reply #116 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:36:26 PM »

Glad things went well with Project One, bk.

singdaw · « **Reply #117 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:36:45 PM »

Many creative things to look forward to!

singdaw · « **Reply #118 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:36:53 PM »

And...

singdaw · « **Reply #119 on:** January 23, 2021, 06:37:06 PM »

Since we're so close...

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