Topic: THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS (Read 14890 times)

elmore3003 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 28, 2023, 04:38:32 AM »

I will now step off my soapbox and go work on a ballet.

John G. · « **Reply #31 on:** May 28, 2023, 04:51:37 AM »

Good morning, all.

singdaw · « **Reply #32 on:** May 28, 2023, 04:52:02 AM »

Glad that BK and DR Jeanne had a lovely lunch, and that there is photographic evidence of same.

singdaw · « **Reply #33 on:** May 28, 2023, 04:52:22 AM »

The red pants await.

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** May 28, 2023, 04:53:23 AM »

Slept well. Had a recurring dream about working on a manuscript involving a recipe for the cocktail, the corpse reviver. And shopping in a second hand store.

John G. · « **Reply #35 on:** May 28, 2023, 04:53:55 AM »

Wonderful photo of DR Jeanne.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 28, 2023, 05:00:30 AM »

Story of my life!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 28, 2023, 05:01:59 AM »

I had some sort of a bizarre dream about carting around a tn of party supplies to the NYC Gay Men's Chorus for a Joel Grey performance.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #38 on:** May 28, 2023, 05:06:07 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #39 on:** May 28, 2023, 05:22:54 AM »

This is early for me on a Sunday, but I didn't want to take the chance of falling back into an annoying dream.

There was this excerpt of a musical piece that I was looking at, which wasn't identified. It was supposedly an excerpt from Bach or Beethoven - except when hearing it performed, it was obviously something in musical theatre. I couldn't pin down exactly what it was or if they (whoever "they" are) were performing it right. But this doesn't even describe it well. It can't really be described at all. It was just supremely annoying.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #40 on:** May 28, 2023, 05:25:55 AM »

I must leave around noon for my friend's annual Memorial Day Sunday cookout. It's not a huge gathering, probably a dozen people, maybe a little more than that. A good tradition, though, relaxing and enjoyable.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #41 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:02:02 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 28, 2023, 05:25:55 AM

I must leave around noon for my friend's annual Memorial Day Sunday cookout. It's not a huge gathering, probably a dozen people, maybe a little more than that. A good tradition, though, relaxing and enjoyable.

Have good time!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #42 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:02:22 AM »

I finished kitty cleanup and I've got a few A&T edits.

John G. · « **Reply #43 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:26:34 AM »

We played. The pain got bad around the time we played.

John G. · « **Reply #44 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:26:47 AM »

Then I came home.

John G. · « **Reply #45 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:27:08 AM »

I hope I can travel next Sunday.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #46 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:32:01 AM »

A blessed Sunday to you all.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #47 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:32:50 AM »

In the midst of our Memorial Day weekend, please give a thought to its purpose: To remember and honor the lives given in the service of our country.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #48 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:36:51 AM »

I slept criminally well last night. In fact, i have been out of bed only 10 minutes (so you see how I am starting my day). I haven't even made coffee yet.

I dreamed so many dreams, only wisps of which remain in my mind:

In one, I am pushing a cart up a red-carpeted street, knowing that when I reach the top I can ride the cart instead.

In another, I am in the passenger seat of a car, the driver of which remarks that he dreams of a world in which children will have a Free to be A Kid Day.

I attribute that last one to something I saw on the news. The first one seems to be related, indirectly, to my viewing of "What's Up, Doc" a couple of nights ago.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #49 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:39:40 AM »

Speaking of "What's Up, Doc", it has its really fun, funny moments.

Madeline Kahn should have been nominated for, and won, an Oscar.

The supporting players are wonderful, including Randy Quaid who made the most of his miniscule part. Mabel Albertson is terrific!! Kenneth Mars and Austin Pendleton are perfect in their roles, as well.

And then there is Liam Dunn as the judge who practically steals the film.

Ryan O'Neal is simply a mixed bag. He seems to fit right in, but his deadpan isn't funny. He could have used some coaching from Cary Grant whose professor in "Bringing Up Baby" was the obvious parallel/inspiration for Howard Bannister.

Still, with Barbra anyone looks good!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #50 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:44:39 AM »

I am not certain, but I believe I have a Zoom chat this afternoon. It's a good day for it because it's rather gray and glum outside. 53 degrees currently.

I have to decide if I want an early lunch or a brunch. Either way, I have to prepare something.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #51 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:50:26 AM »

DR Ron- What a crushing way to learn the news about Jim Whaley. I can’t remember how I heard, probably my mom told me. He was such a fixture for me in my teen years in Atlanta. I always remembered that Steve Martin moment because Steve articulated something that had been in my own head.
When I made the mistake of going off to Ole Miss for a year of college, Jim was even on the PBS local from Memphis, and that was a bit of balm for my homesickness. So nice to learn what a great friend he was.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #52 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:50:57 AM »

Are there any "Murder, She Wrote" fans here?

The Great American Family Channel (GFAM) has lots of episodes airing daily, but on Saturday's there is an all-day marathon.

I watch them for the episodes set in the south. They are hysterically funny for one reason: The most gosh-awful southern accents that have ever been recorded for posterity.

Some of the female stars in the episodes use accents so dipped in honey-fried magnolia buds that you can just imagine them in the throes of hissy fits.

Angela Lansbury, bless her heart, gave many actors opportunities to work when work wasn't to be had elsewhere. But nary a penny was ever spent on dialogue coaching (at least, I hope they didn't pay to get those over-zealous sounds).

Oh, well.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #53 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:52:52 AM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on May 28, 2023, 06:50:26 AM

DR Ron- What a crushing way to learn the news about Jim Whaley. I can’t remember how I heard, probably my mom told me. He was such a fixture for me in my teen years in Atlanta. I always remembered that Steve Martin moment because Steve articulated something that had been in my own head.
When I made the mistake of going off to Ole Miss for a year of college, Jim was even on the PBS local from Memphis, and that was a bit of balm for my homesickness. So nice to learn what a great friend he was.

It's always gratifying to learn that others watched his show. My PBS affiliate in Indianapolis showed it weekly, as well. Jim was very proud that his show was syndicated.

Our phone calls are what I miss the most.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #54 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:53:28 AM »

Quote from: John G. on May 28, 2023, 06:27:08 AM

I hope I can travel next Sunday.

I hope you feel better every day.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #55 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:54:32 AM »

Was watching What’s Up Doc clips the other night after listening to an Austin Pendleton interview on a podcast. Def was my favorite movie as a kid. The whole chase scene made me cry with laughter. I think O’Neal does a good job. Maybe his best. Barbra is luminous. Everyone is hilarious with the wordplay I appreciate in my dotage way more than the chase scene.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #56 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:55:54 AM »

I see there are a bunch of Jim’s clips on YouTube now, so I will be watching those.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #57 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:56:25 AM »

Great picture and turn of events with Jeanne yesterday!

John G. · « **Reply #58 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:58:17 AM »

Madeline Kahn deserved several Oscars and more than one Tony. She was brilliant.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #59 on:** May 28, 2023, 06:58:34 AM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on May 28, 2023, 06:55:54 AM

I see there are a bunch of Jim’s clips on YouTube now, so I will be watching those.

Check out the link I left yesterday. A load of episodes are available for viewing.

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