Hi, everyone.
My decrepit, aging home PC was infected with a major virus that has shut it down; it's going to take some major doing to get it back up and running. And it is crazy here at work, so I'm not sure when I'll be back on and caught up. But just wanted everyone to know that I'm fine, and will be back with you as soon as possible!
And the word of the day is: BULBOUS!
Computer vibes to Singdaw
Hope you're feeling better soon, Larry
I saw a pretty little snake yesterday.
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/08/terrestrial-gartersnake.html
I saw a pretty little snake yesterday.
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/08/terrestrial-gartersnake.html
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
Great Harvey photo, JRand.
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
Good thoughts to Larry regarding his MRI tomorrow!
Sign, sorry to hear about the PC. Hope it resolves faster than you think.
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
Hoo and Ray
I am now finally, officially recognized by the IRS/Department of Treasury as a Married Man. Now my employer can treat my health insurance premiums like other legally married couples who have a family insurance plan and I will stop being taxed just because I include Anthony on my health plan.
IRS/Department of Treasury Recognizes Same Sex Marriage (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2153.aspx)
Hoo and Ray
I am now finally, officially recognized by the IRS/Department of Treasury as a Married Man. Now my employer can treat my health insurance premiums like other legally married couples who have a family insurance plan and I will stop being taxed just because I include Anthony on my health plan.
IRS/Department of Treasury Recognizes Same Sex Marriage (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2153.aspx)
Oh Lordy, I can't think of any Sherman Brothers song I haven't been utterly charmed by. But I guess there have to be some favorites. Have to think about that. I could just name the entire MARY POPPINS score, but even doing that feels unsatisfactory and slights so many others. Well, I shall enjoy everyone else's postings.
Great notes, and a wonderful story about PETER PAN -- which has become one of my own favorite albums. I do believe I'll take it out and play it today. On the Big Speakers.
Oh Lordy, I can't think of any Sherman Brothers song I haven't been utterly charmed by. But I guess there have to be some favorites. Have to think about that. I could just name the entire MARY POPPINS score, but even doing that feels unsatisfactory and slights so many others. Well, I shall enjoy everyone else's postings.
Great notes, and a wonderful story about PETER PAN -- which has become one of my own favorite albums. I do believe I'll take it out and play it today. On the Big Speakers.
How did I miss a story about PETER PAN?
Hope you're feeling better soon, Larry
Major vibes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Welcome to new DR Robin Raianiemi!
The story in the notes is about the follow-up album to Peter Pan, Cinderella.
I enjoyed reading the notes today.....most excellent story.
Many of my favorites have already been mentioned....
I have a special place in my heart for all the tunes the brothers wrote for Miss Annette....
I will also add:
Let's Go Fly a Kite.....which was so perfect in MARY POPPINS....the father left the bank to go with his children and fly a kite....
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
The only Baz Luhrmann movie that I've seen was "Strictly Ballroom," and I love it!
I enjoyed reading the notes today.....most excellent story.
Many of my favorites have already been mentioned....
I have a special place in my heart for all the tunes the brothers wrote for Miss Annette....
I will also add:
Let's Go Fly a Kite.....which was so perfect in MARY POPPINS....the father left the bank to go with his children and fly a kite....
Excuse me?Spoiler Alert!
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
The only Baz Luhrmann movie that I've seen was "Strictly Ballroom," and I love it!
Hoo and Ray
I am now finally, officially recognized by the IRS/Department of Treasury as a Married Man. Now my employer can treat my health insurance premiums like other legally married couples who have a family insurance plan and I will stop being taxed just because I include Anthony on my health plan.
IRS/Department of Treasury Recognizes Same Sex Marriage (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2153.aspx)
Oh Lordy, I can't think of any Sherman Brothers song I haven't been utterly charmed by. But I guess there have to be some favorites. Have to think about that. I could just name the entire MARY POPPINS score, but even doing that feels unsatisfactory and slights so many others. Well, I shall enjoy everyone else's postings.
Great notes, and a wonderful story about PETER PAN -- which has become one of my own favorite albums. I do believe I'll take it out and play it today. On the Big Speakers.
How did I miss a story about PETER PAN?
I didn't see it either!
Well, no check from the Sonavabitch in Philadelphia today. I am not amused at all. I can barely stand or walk, I have no money, no work, and bills to pay. I am not sure of my next move.
ASK BK THURSDAY
Has Mr. Sherman made any mention of the upcoming film about th making of MARY POPPINS, with Tom Hanks playing Walt Disney?
ASK BK THURSDAY
Has Mr. Sherman made any mention of the upcoming film about th making of MARY POPPINS, with Tom Hanks playing Walt Disney?
He seems very happy with it. We talked about it a lot last night. I'll be seeing a screening early and am very much looking forward to it.
ASK BK THURSDAY
Has Mr. Sherman made any mention of the upcoming film about th making of MARY POPPINS, with Tom Hanks playing Walt Disney?
He seems very happy with it. We talked about it a lot last night. I'll be seeing a screening early and am very much looking forward to it.
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
The other night on a JEOPARDY rerun of their Teen Tournament, the category was song lyrics. I don't remember the exact answer, but basically it was "Frank Sinatra sang, If I can make it there I'm gonna make it just about anywhere, about...."
All three of the teens looked at Alex as if he had two heads. And there was no recognition when he told them it was New York, New York. Hello!
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
The only Baz Luhrmann movie that I've seen was "Strictly Ballroom," and I love it!
George, you never saw MOULIN ROUGE?
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
The only Baz Luhrmann movie that I've seen was "Strictly Ballroom," and I love it!
George, you never saw MOULIN ROUGE?
Nope. Should I?
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
The only Baz Luhrmann movie that I've seen was "Strictly Ballroom," and I love it!
George, you never saw MOULIN ROUGE?
Nope. Should I?
I found"Moulin Rouge" difficult to watch. Not a fan...
Oh, but it's so much better than you'd think it would be. Bacon and chocolate are FABULOUS together
Good thoughts to Larry regarding his MRI tomorrow!
Good thoughts to Larry regarding his MRI tomorrow!
Sign, sorry to hear about the PC. Hope it resolves faster than you think.
I saw a pretty little snake yesterday.
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/08/terrestrial-gartersnake.html
I saw a pretty little snake yesterday.
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/08/terrestrial-gartersnake.html
That is indeed a snake. My mother would not find it pretty (in fact she'd go into hysterics at the mere mention of a snake), but I find his coloring very pretty.
Thursday morning greetings! We've been to the cardiologist's office and back for the stress test Richard had to have to qualify for cardiac rehab. When he enrolls, I'm going to return for at least the first month to get myself back on the exercise track.
HARVEY photo.
Hoo and Ray
I am now finally, officially recognized by the IRS/Department of Treasury as a Married Man. Now my employer can treat my health insurance premiums like other legally married couples who have a family insurance plan and I will stop being taxed just because I include Anthony on my health plan.
IRS/Department of Treasury Recognizes Same Sex Marriage (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2153.aspx)
That's great, Ben!! ;D
Sorry DR TCB.....I forgot the movie hasn't been released yet in the Northwest.
I saw a pretty little snake yesterday.
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/08/terrestrial-gartersnake.html
Hoo and Ray
I am now finally, officially recognized by the IRS/Department of Treasury as a Married Man. Now my employer can treat my health insurance premiums like other legally married couples who have a family insurance plan and I will stop being taxed just because I include Anthony on my health plan.
IRS/Department of Treasury Recognizes Same Sex Marriage (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2153.aspx)
Okay, I'm on my way out to fill my gas tank, then buy some damned ham, some damned cheese, and some damned lettuce. I already have the damned rye and the damned mustard.
HARVEY photo.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xD2aguGkX_o/Uh9rljVFSsI/AAAAAAAAJrI/ycSOsIoJCPc/s640/mikeharvey1.JPG)
Thursday morning greetings! We've been to the cardiologist's office and back for the stress test Richard had to have to qualify for cardiac rehab. When he enrolls, I'm going to return for at least the first month to get myself back on the exercise track.
Good for you Ginny! Is Richard going to join you on your heart healthy diet?
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
The other night on a JEOPARDY rerun of their Teen Tournament, the category was song lyrics. I don't remember the exact answer, but basically it was "Frank Sinatra sang, If I can make it there I'm gonna make it just about anywhere, about...."
All three of the teens looked at Alex as if he had two heads. And there was no recognition when he told them it was New York, New York. Hello!
Maybe that just means that none of them are gay. ;)
Thursday morning greetings! We've been to the cardiologist's office and back for the stress test Richard had to have to qualify for cardiac rehab. When he enrolls, I'm going to return for at least the first month to get myself back on the exercise track.
Good for you Ginny! Is Richard going to join you on your heart healthy diet?
Baby steps, DR Jane, baby steps...
Thursday morning greetings! We've been to the cardiologist's office and back for the stress test Richard had to have to qualify for cardiac rehab. When he enrolls, I'm going to return for at least the first month to get myself back on the exercise track.
Good for you Ginny! Is Richard going to join you on your heart healthy diet?
Baby steps, DR Jane, baby steps...
Don't you do the cooking ;)
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
The other night on a JEOPARDY rerun of their Teen Tournament, the category was song lyrics. I don't remember the exact answer, but basically it was "Frank Sinatra sang, If I can make it there I'm gonna make it just about anywhere, about...."
All three of the teens looked at Alex as if he had two heads. And there was no recognition when he told them it was New York, New York. Hello!
Maybe that just means that none of them are gay. ;)
I didn't know that Frank Sinatra was a gay icon.
Thursday morning greetings! We've been to the cardiologist's office and back for the stress test Richard had to have to qualify for cardiac rehab. When he enrolls, I'm going to return for at least the first month to get myself back on the exercise track.
Good for you Ginny! Is Richard going to join you on your heart healthy diet?
Baby steps, DR Jane, baby steps...
Don't you do the cooking ;)
Yes, and the shopping. But, I also go to bed earlier than he does...
Though I wish the song "My Way" was never written. Jeeze, what an awful song.
Let's Go Fly a Kite.....which was so perfect in MARY POPPINS....the father left the bank to go with his children and fly a kite....I'm rather fond of the Sainsbury's ad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mmVJILLVrI) using that song.
Liza, schmiza. The Chairman of the Board owns that song.
Though I wish the song "My Way" was never written. Jeeze, what an awful song.
I agree.
From DR Cilla:QuoteOh, but it's so much better than you'd think it would be. Bacon and chocolate are FABULOUS together
Just the thought of it makes me wince, and bacon is sooooooo bad for you. We basically gave it up before we became vegetarians. If I am in a situation where I need to eat protein from an animal I go for something a bit healthier.
Think about other people your age. Some probably look 10 years older than you, while others appear 10 years younger. People age at different rates, and some live much longer than others. Dr. Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research at Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ponders these facts daily. His Longevity Genes Project studied more than 500 healthy participants ranging from 95 to 112 years old. The results? Half were overweight or obese, 60 percent of men and 30 percent of women had smoked for many years, and few exercised. Only 2 percent were vegetarians. “As a group, they didn’t do what we ask our patients to do,” Barzilai said. The biggest predictor of living to 100 was how long people’s parents had lived, not lifestyle factors. But Barzilai and other researchers are also studying how personality affects longevity.
-- By Teresa Bergen for MSN Healthy Living
Though I wish the song "My Way" was never written. Jeeze, what an awful song.
I agree.
I disagree...sort of. I don't like the song that's known as "My Way," but the original French is called, "Comme D'Habitude." Deborah Boily is a singer who translated the original French lyrics and recorded them on her live CD, Thank You For the Music (http://castalbums.org/recordings/Thank-You-For-The-Music-2004-Deborah-Boily/13791). On the CD, she tells how she was in France and heard a song and the music sounded familiar. She realized that it's "My Way," but those lyrics have nothing to do with the original French lyrics, so she translated them and eventually recorded the original French with her new English lyrics on her CD. However, it's part of a medley and none of the on-line samples that I've found feature that part of the track. I really do like her English version of "Comme D'Habitude," called "As Usual." :)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51kDIQL%2BfPL.jpg)
HARVEY photo.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xD2aguGkX_o/Uh9rljVFSsI/AAAAAAAAJrI/ycSOsIoJCPc/s640/mikeharvey1.JPG)
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
Hoo and Ray
I am now finally, officially recognized by the IRS/Department of Treasury as a Married Man. Now my employer can treat my health insurance premiums like other legally married couples who have a family insurance plan and I will stop being taxed just because I include Anthony on my health plan.
IRS/Department of Treasury Recognizes Same Sex Marriage (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2153.aspx)
Sorry DR TCB.....I forgot the movie hasn't been released yet in the Northwest.
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
The other night on a JEOPARDY rerun of their Teen Tournament, the category was song lyrics. I don't remember the exact answer, but basically it was "Frank Sinatra sang, If I can make it there I'm gonna make it just about anywhere, about...."
All three of the teens looked at Alex as if he had two heads. And there was no recognition when he told them it was New York, New York. Hello!
I don't think I could do justice here about my "Fan Boy" status about the Sherman Brothers. Recently, I saw Richard Sherman in concert at the D23 Expo in Anaheim a few weeks ago. It was an hour of pure bliss. He was on a bill with Alan Menken, who played the second hour and was amazing also. Part of my love for Disney goes back to my interest in Walt Disney himself, and I'm always excited when people talk about working with Walt, and that's what Richard did in his portion of the concert. He played and sang bits of almost everything he and his brother wrote for the Disney company.
The cross section of everyone attending the concert was interesting (I waited in line for 4 hours, and I'd do it again in a second) people were very polite with their applause when Richard did his thing, but they went wild when Alan Menken did his part. I always wonder about these young Disney fans. Do people even know that Walt Disney was a person? Do they know that the company produced fantastic movies BEFORE "The Little Mermaid"?
I have found that many of the 20somethings I work with have no foundation in anything that happened before their time -- history, literature, culture, music, anything. And they don't care.
The other night on a JEOPARDY rerun of their Teen Tournament, the category was song lyrics. I don't remember the exact answer, but basically it was "Frank Sinatra sang, If I can make it there I'm gonna make it just about anywhere, about...."
All three of the teens looked at Alex as if he had two heads. And there was no recognition when he told them it was New York, New York. Hello!
Maybe that just means that none of them are gay. ;)
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
The only Baz Luhrmann movie that I've seen was "Strictly Ballroom," and I love it!
George, you never saw MOULIN ROUGE?
Nope. Should I?
I found"Moulin Rouge" difficult to watch. Not a fan...
Just came from a screening of Blue Jasmine, which I adored. There was a trailer for the new "Making of Mary Poppins" movie attached to it, and the Sherman Brothers looked like, well, the Sherman Brothers. Which is good. Tom Hanks looks about as much like Walt Disney as I do, but whatever, as the kids these days says.
Is it my imagination, or has Woody Allen gotten his groove back? His last half-dozen or so movies have been wonderful. IMHO, of course.
Ah well, tonight it's laundry and the score album to The Time Machine, by Russell Garcia. And grapes. Must not forget the grapes.
Though I wish the song "My Way" was never written. Jeeze, what an awful song.
I agree.
I disagree...sort of. I don't like the song that's known as "My Way," but the original French is called, "Comme D'Habitude." Deborah Boily is a singer who translated the original French lyrics and recorded them on her live CD, Thank You For the Music (http://castalbums.org/recordings/Thank-You-For-The-Music-2004-Deborah-Boily/13791). On the CD, she tells how she was in France and heard a song and the music sounded familiar. She realized that it's "My Way," but those lyrics have nothing to do with the original French lyrics, so she translated them and eventually recorded the original French with her new English lyrics on her CD. However, it's part of a medley and none of the on-line samples that I've found feature that part of the track. I really do like her English version of "Comme D'Habitude," called "As Usual." :)
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Just came from a screening of Blue Jasmine, which I adored. There was a trailer for the new "Making of Mary Poppins" movie attached to it, and the Sherman Brothers looked like, well, the Sherman Brothers. Which is good. Tom Hanks looks about as much like Walt Disney as I do, but whatever, as the kids these days says.
Is it my imagination, or has Woody Allen gotten his groove back? His last half-dozen or so movies have been wonderful. IMHO, of course.
Ah well, tonight it's laundry and the score album to The Time Machine, by Russell Garcia. And grapes. Must not forget the grapes.
Glad to hear the good report. I'd like to see it.
I spent most of today screwing around on the computer, playing games, etc. Finally about 3:30, i got my act together and headed out to run my errands. Just as I turned off the engine of my car in the Safeway parking lot, the clouds that had been threatening all day, opened up and dumped all of this rain. By the time I got my wheelchair out of the trunk and rolled myself to the store, i got completely soaked. Seriously, I looked like I was ready to enter a wet t-shirt contest.
Okay. Time to read. Then time for sleep.Sounds like a fun trip. I will be traveling across Texas where it goes from hot to hotter.
Tomorrow, my fiancee and I are going to Iowa. Cedar Rapids, to be more precise. To visit Mike's Aunt, to be even more precise. And to attempt to avoid this gosh-darned heat, to pinpoint the point down to a fine point.
Okay. Time to read. Then time for sleep.
Tomorrow, my fiancee and I are going to Iowa. Cedar Rapids, to be more precise. To visit Mike's Aunt, to be even more precise. And to attempt to avoid this gosh-darned heat, to pinpoint the point down to a fine point.
Second rehearsal went very well, but the actor who wasn't prepared on Tuesday is still struggling - I really don't think he's spent the time necessary and one can only hope he buckles down, Winsocki and nails his lyrics by Saturday.
Bruce--
Yeah, the new version of The Great Gatsby features style over substance. But then, so does every version, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's original. (Because I'm not an F. Scott fan, that makes me pretty much a heretic here in Minnesota, where he has many worshippers at his altar.) Baz Luhrman (sp?) specializes in style over substance, so for me, it's a marriage made in purgatory. Or something.
Oddly enough, the only Luhrman entertainment I actually found entertaining was Australia. And that pretty much bombed, if memory serves.
The only Baz Luhrmann movie that I've seen was "Strictly Ballroom," and I love it!
George, you never saw MOULIN ROUGE?
Nope. Should I?
I found"Moulin Rouge" difficult to watch. Not a fan...
Vixdad had a bowl of chili and a cheesburger
Okay. Time to read. Then time for sleep.
Tomorrow, my fiancee and I are going to Iowa. Cedar Rapids, to be more precise. To visit Mike's Aunt, to be even more precise. And to attempt to avoid this gosh-darned heat, to pinpoint the point down to a fine point.
Okay. Time to read. Then time for sleep.
Tomorrow, my fiancee and I are going to Iowa. Cedar Rapids, to be more precise. To visit Mike's Aunt, to be even more precise. And to attempt to avoid this gosh-darned heat, to pinpoint the point down to a fine point.
It's hot in Iowa too, trust me on that one
Aww DR TCB, yet you braved the rain instead of sitting in your car. You should be pleased with yourself.