Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on April 28, 2015, 12:33:55 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were private and yet not, and now it is time for you to post until the private cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: VERIDICAL!
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Great pictures, BK!
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Job vibes for D R John!
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DR TCB I hope you are feeling better.
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First post in the morning!
(I think.)
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For the TOD, among people we know, I think BK is among the very best, but it seems that recently BK's work is starting to be more widely sung and appreciated.
Of course, I think Skip's work is not well-known enough - yet!
Among people we don't really know personally, I think Michael Stewart never really got his due in terms of reputation as a lyricist, but that may be because he only wrote lyrics for two hit shows, I Love My Wife and Barnum. i think Martin Charnin is undervalued as well, in terms of his overall body of work.
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Job vibes for John G!!!!
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I am still awake :(
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Some good sleep vibes to Jane!
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Good morning, all! I dreamed i was back at Goodspeed with my friend Meggie Cansler. The Big Dream before that is too fragmented now for me to remember.
Today is City Center with Joshie day. It should be fun. I have to work on "Happy Birthday," which is being being transposed for Zoe Wannamaker.
BK's day was a party I wish my days were. He gets a couple of fun rehearsals, although Sami's was more a tryout performance, and I get a long laundry day: clothes and bedding and a royal workout assembling the bed with new mattress cover, sheets and blankets. Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
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Great pictures,
Ditto.
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Good morning, all! I dreamed i was back at Goodspeed with my friend Meggie Cansler. The Big Dream before that is too fragmented now for me to remember.
Today is City Center with Joshie day. It should be fun. I have to work on "Happy Birthday," which is being being transposed for Zoe Wannamaker.
BK's day was a party I wish my days were. He gets a couple of fun rehearsals, although Sami's was more a tryout performance, and I get a long laundry day: clothes and bedding and a royal workout assembling the bed with new mattress cover, sheets and blankets. Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
I agree about those darn fitted sheets and mayress pads.
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Some good sleep vibes to Jane!
Thank you. I am going to try again. If I'm lucky I might manage to get 3 hours in.
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Glad the reading went well, bk. Sounds like a fun show.
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I hope your impression was wrong, DR John G. - but if not, I'm sorry.
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~ ~ ~ ALL SORTS OF HEALTH VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR TCB!!!
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Good Morning to all
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Vibes to everyone who needs them.
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Good morning, all.
Thank you, all, for the job vibes. If it's not meant to be right now, then that's OK. The plate is overflowing at the moment.
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I would like to see David Friedman and John Bucchino better known outside the cabaret world. They have written so many wonderful songs. Friedman was lucky to have had Nancy LaMott to record so many of them.
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TOD:
Fran Landesman
Richard Maltby Jr.
Carolyn Leigh
Andy Razaf
Noble Sissle
Hugh Martin
Leo Robin
Richard Wilbur
John Latouche
Hal David
Billy Strayhorn
Wright and Forrest
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Happy belated birthday, DR Jennifer.
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It sounds like many good vibes are needed all over the place!
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Tony Nominations (http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html)
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Slighted again......
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DR TCB - I am sorry you are feeling bad......hopefully it will be as quick for you as it was for me....I am feeling no ill effects today.
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Enjoyed reading about the reading....sounds most entertaining. The pictures were also great!
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TOD:
Many of the names already listed, but I will add Bob Merrill...especially his ensemble numbers for NEW GIRL IN TOWN....and couple of the solos, including "Did You Close Your Eyes?".....
And this....although it's a great duet in the show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x8IYpJ_Pr8
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I got up onstage last night and couldn't remember many of my lines.....perhaps age IS more than just a number.
This is a very talented group of young performers....well college age.....they can be very funny.....and the show and songs are okay.....it just seems a bit rushed to me.
We have an "until we're done" rehearsal tonight, then Wednesday off....then performances Thursday and Friday....then DONE.....
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Thanks DR Cillaliz!
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Here is the dance from DWTS that I was talking about last night. Derek Hough choreographed it (but is out with a broken toe and twisted ankle).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP3jN3OZn9U
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Page Two Rosalind Russell Dance.
(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/67/6719/VGVA100Z/posters/gypsy-rosalind-russell-karl-malden-natalie-wood-1962.jpg)
They re-shot some of "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and instead of calling Wood and Malden back.....they used a photo of them pasted on a piece of plywood.....very noticeable if you watch the movie.
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Nice dance.....but I only counted one Charleston step.
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Good morning, all.
Thank you, all, for the job vibes. If it's not meant to be right now, then that's OK. The plate is overflowing at the moment.
:)
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Tony Nominations (http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html)
This reminds me, I did not see any responses to my request for play recommendations for Keith's cousin. Did I miss them?
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Tuesday morning greetings! After my 2 meetings yesterday, I'm glad to have a day at home to regroup and continue the great Momcave clean-up.
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Slighted again......
I offer my annual Tony-snub ode:
Kiss your hopes goodbye
Take comfort in the dollars
They had luck, a shame for you
And do not forget
What you did got snubbed
What you did got snubbed
Why’d you even try
The voice inside you hollers
It’s all such a big to-do
So go on and fret
What you did got snubbed
What you did got snubbed
Gone, snubs are never gone
As you soldier on
The snub’s what you’ll remember
Kiss your hopes goodbye
As Nietzche taught the scholars
Good things come to very few
Get upset, go and fret
What you did got snubbed
What you did got snubbed
What you did got – Nothing.
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Mark and I enjoyed Sami's performance very much! We loved all the new songs we'd never heard before and enjoyed the old ones too. I was quite surprised and pleased at how many new songs there were - they were super fun! It must be challenging to write from the viewpoint of a 14-year old. We look forward to seeing the show again when Sami's off-book and with the complete staging. :D I know we ran out kind of quickly afterwards, but we knew you didn't want comments and Mark's allergic to eggs and can't eat lemon meringue pie. :-\
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Tony Nominations (http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html)
This reminds me, I did not see any responses to my request for play recommendations for Keith's cousin. Did I miss them?
I don't remember replying.
These are all MY opinions and my opinions alone. They do not reflect the views of the theatre going public
Stay away from Living for Love if it's still running when Cousin is here. It will probably close very soon due to no nominations and mixed to bad reviews.
Wolf Hall is OK I was not thrilled by it but it's not bad. It's not a fabulous piece of work. It came with great notices and, I think, huge expectations. It's doing well but it's not the box office draw they thought it would be, methinks. It's always on TKTS and it's often on TDF. Based on word of mouth from London I thought it would become a sell out but it's not done that. It's not the huge success that Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nigh has been. It's well done British theatre but it's also PBS on stage.
I loved Something Rotten. A certain boob who works for the NYTimes didn't like it but that only confirms my opinion that he is, indeed, one of the biggest boobs writing reviews in New York.
I found The Visit to be slow, boring, tedious and, overall, tiresome. I know that other people are peeing their pants about it but I don't think it will last long after the Tony awards. I think the only reason it's still open is because they were waiting for the award announcements so they could play them up. The show runs between 95 and 100 minutes, no intermission and it's still TOO LONG!!! I don't remember a note of music from the show and a cast of excellent actors does not do their best work.
I'm of 2 minds about Fun Home. I think it has limited audience appeal. I also saw it downtown at the Public in the first incarnation. Everyone LOVED it but I was not taken by it. I much prefer the book (a bio of the lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel presented in graphic novel/comic book form). A couple of people said it's better after the move. If they are interested in seeing a show (with not so memorable music) about a lesbian growing up in a home with a closeted father they may enjoy it (I'm giving it short shrift I know but I'm just not crazy about the show).
I haven't seen On the 20th Century. It's hard to get discount tickets and if it's not on discount I don't see it.
Kevin saw The Audience and thought it was well worth full price. I probably won't see it because again, it's not discounted enough.
I may try and see Finding Neverland only because I love the movie. There are cheap balcony seats so I may try to see it before the Awards. It didn't get any nominations but it's doing very well so they can live without the nominations.
I didn't much care for It Shoulda Been You and I think it will close soon since it got no nominations. I am VERY surprised that Lisa Howard didn't at least get a nomination. She was wonderful in a not very good show. It's a sitcom musical with stars. The excellent cast tried their best but they couldn't save the not very good show. Again, I don't remember a note from the music and the book is a tired old sitcom plot with a twist that doesn't work (for me).
I have to get back to work. Perhaps I can post more later but that's it for now.
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I have not seen Dr. Zhivago, Gigi or American in Paris. I have no desire to see any of these 3 shows. AIP got great reviews, the other 2 not so much but again, I have absolutely no interest in seeing any of them.
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Those three shows seem like such a waste of time to me DR BEN......none of the movies was a particular favorite of mine either.
What I find interesting is that a PLAY is nominated for best choreography. Did the DOG play have music and dancing.....or I guess I should ask HOW did the DOG play having music and dancing?
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I haven't seen Curious so I'm not sure how it all works but according to a friend it's "choreographed" within an inch of it's life as part of the direction. Almost every movement has some meaning and is worked into the play. The Nominating Committee said that the "direction/choreography" could be considered for Best Choreography though I'm sure that award will go to An American in Paris
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Tony Nominations (http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html)
This reminds me, I did not see any responses to my request for play recommendations for Keith's cousin. Did I miss them?
I don't remember replying.
These are all MY opinions and my opinions alone. They do not reflect the views of the theatre going public
Thanks for the long post. Keith's cousin can read reviews. What is wanted was the opinion of my NY friends :)
Thank you very much. I have sent it on to her.
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I haven't seen Curious so I'm not sure how it all works but according to a friend it's "choreographed" within an inch of it's life as part of the direction. Almost every movement has some meaning and is worked into the play. The Nominating Committee said that the "direction/choreography" could be considered for Best Choreography though I'm sure that award will go to An American in Paris
LOL I should have waited half a sec before emailing her. I sent this addition. Again, thank you.
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Also, like Larry, I loved On the Town. And I'll always recommend A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.
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I haven't seen Curious so I'm not sure how it all works but according to a friend it's "choreographed" within an inch of it's life as part of the direction. Almost every movement has some meaning and is worked into the play. The Nominating Committee said that the "direction/choreography" could be considered for Best Choreography though I'm sure that award will go to An American in Paris
"Dancing at Lughnasa" in the 1990's was another example of a non-musical play which got a choreography Tony nomination. That play did have a spectacular big dance number, though.
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I remember that DR FJL.
Thanks, DR BEN.....that is most interesting.
And I agree I really enjoy A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE.....on CD and it seems like something I would like to see onstage as well.
Since I am NOT a Gene Kelly fan, I can't even imagine AN AMERICAN IN PARIS being entertaining since his smug face is all over it in my mind.....but maybe the show would make me forget that.....
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Good
morning afternoon, all.
Arose at 6 a.m. to get to the morning performance of ANNIE. It's really worth getting up at that time to beat the morning traffic. I'll do it again on Thursday.
Coffee! Lunch! I'm hungry!
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Great notes and great photos, BK. Very glad the reading went so well.
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Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
Yes! Yes! A thousand times Yes!!
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Congrats to all the Tony nominees, a huge number of whom I've worked with. But especially Beth Malone, who did the first living room reading of the stage version of Nudie Musical (as Rosie) and a memorable Kritzerland performance, and our two Outside the Box actors, Brad Oscar and Brandon Uranowitz.
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I'm up - didn't get to sleep until two-thirty, but got about eight and a half hours - with some very weird but interesting dreams.
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Now there's a living room reading I would give anything to see!
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I would like to see David Friedman and John Bucchino better known outside the cabaret world. They have written so many wonderful songs. Friedman was lucky to have had Nancy LaMott to record so many of them.
I have John Bucchino's CD and songbook, "Grateful (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0634020005/)." I've even performed a couple of his songs in the past. He writes some great songs!
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It took me three hours to proof "Happy Birthday," since I was proofreading from two different Don Walker scores. I bought home the score for "Yassou" to work n the dance music.
And I am home!
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Slighted again......
I offer my annual Tony-snub ode:
Kiss your hopes goodbye
Take comfort in the dollars
They had luck, a shame for you
And do not forget
What you did got snubbed
What you did got snubbed
Why’d you even try
The voice inside you hollers
It’s all such a big to-do
So go on and fret
What you did got snubbed
What you did got snubbed
Gone, snubs are never gone
As you soldier on
The snub’s what you’ll remember
Kiss your hopes goodbye
As Nietzche taught the scholars
Good things come to very few
Get upset, go and fret
What you did got snubbed
What you did got snubbed
What you did got – Nothing.
This is great, Fred!
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Thanks, Ben, for the notes on the Tony shows. Was surprised so many shows were ignored . No Honeymoon in Vegas, Side Show, Finding Neverland, It Shoulda Been You, etc.
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Great -and true - lyrics, Fred.
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Three!
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I know that both Larry and Fred really enjoyed Honeymoon in Vegas and I appreciate and respect their opinions but I found the show tired, unfunny and TOO LONG!!!
Except for Rob McClure's performance and one of the best opening numbers I've seen in years (I Love Betsy) the show didn't work at all for me. I thought after that opening the show would be great but it rapidly declined and I left the theatre disappointed. I didn't like the book (I never saw the movie and now have no plans to see it), Tony Danza was mediocre (his character was creepy) and the music (except for Betsy) was unmemorable. I'm not surprised it didn't get any nominations.
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Except for Lisa Howard's snub, again I'm not suprised that It Shoulda Been You didn't get any nominations. I saw the show and would have been surprised if it got anything for book or music/lyrics.
I think even though Finding Neverland is doing well at the box office one of the producers is not a well-liked person in the Broadway community and his arrogance and bullying behavior has come back to bite him in the behind.
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I haven't seen Skylight (a London import) and probably won't see it.
I've heard mixed things about Hand to God (nomination for best New Play - won't win). Some people think it's, coarse, vulgar, mean and very one-note with nothing to recommend it while others consider it to be a vital new play and an exciting new voice in the theatre. 2 people I respect did not like the show so I doubt I will bother spending money on it.
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Perhaps the uptick in purchases of THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL is related to the upcoming release of Ms Cindy Williams' autobiography.
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I have been working on my lines all day, so tonight should be very different than it was last night.....for me at least.
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Thanks, George and John!
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Indeed, i loved HONEYMOON IN VEGAS. Very surprised at its not getting any nominations at all.
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I just read that Suzanne Crough from the Partridge Family died suddenly today at the age of 52.
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I thought the Tony Nominations had 5 nominees in each category, but it seems the most categories only had four and Musical Revival had only three missing was Side Show that had good reviews but no audience. I guess they didn't want to fill up the category with a show that's not even running.
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Hello, everyone.
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Glad to hear that DR JRand has recovered.
Line vibes!
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Jane, you will have a lovely view from your new condo. I'm not surprised that it has a woodsy sort of feel.
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I'm not planning a trip to NY anytime soon, but I enjoyed DR Ben's reviews.
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Today is City Center with Joshie day. It should be fun. I have to work on "Happy Birthday," which is being being transposed for Zoe Wannamaker.
I've been enjoying Zoe Wannamaker in MR SELFRIDGE.
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Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
Speaking of DR Ben, perhaps he could have a word with Bill and Melinda Gates about this. I would think that a micro grant could drum up some much-needed innovation.
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I saw a new cardiologist today. I wasn't happy with the one I saw last fall, who I felt brushed me off. Heart health is sufficiently important that patient concerns should not be dismissed. IMHO.
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The one I saw today was a young(er) Asian female. I found her a bit abrupt, but she was better than the last one. She explained some things that neither of the other cardiologists had mentioned and that have a lot to do with patient comfort and confidence. On the other hand, she make a remark that indicated that she has little knowledge of nutrition or biochemistry. I give her a C+. I'd really hoped to find someone whose attitudes and values are closer to mine. I returned home feeling quite frustrated. On the positive side, I like my primary care physician, who is an osteopath, and whose views are much closer to my own.
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I am now catching up on some laundry.
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I have a hunch that DR John G's next interview will result in an offer.
(Where do hunches come from? I have no idea why this comes to me, but it did. FWIW.)
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I'm considering a nap. I'd been told "no naps!" in order to sleep better at night, but DR FJL's comment yesterday made me reconsider this. The length of the nap may make the difference. (I woke up at 5:30 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep.)
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First, must tend to laundry and those pesky fitted sheets.
TTFN.
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Jane, you will have a lovely view from your new condo. I'm not surprised that it has a woodsy sort of feel.
I'm not sure it is woodsy until our walk takes us through the park. Yes, we like views. To prove this we lived in a strange house in Michigan, first time, just to look at the beautiful ravine behind it.
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DR Jeanne I'm sorry you weren't happier with the new cardiologist.
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DR Ben Keith's cousin appreciated the information you provided. She had seen Curious Night in London and liked it. She purchased tickets for her parent's since they are traveling together.
The last time I was in NY they were there and I spent a lovely day with them.
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Back from a nice lunch with Kay Cole - I had a taco salad with no sugar. Then I went to see my editor, Marshall Harvey and we shot our little video thing and he's now preparing it. You'll know what all this is about come Friday morning.
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Jeanne, I've been trying to find the video of that very recent Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN health report on cnn.com, but so far it may not be up yet.
The most startling thing he said (if I'm recalling right) was something about if you only have one free hour during the day to either exercise or to power nap, you're better off with the power nap.
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Thanks DR FJL though I believe you meant to address that to DR Jeanne.
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I would go with exercise, not a power nap.
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Downsizing is not easy. It means getting rid of cherished keepsakes and books, along with a ton of other stuff.
What I didn't expect was for Keith to find my missing post card collection that has been in the back of the closest in the garage all these years.
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In the collection is my postcard signed
"To Jane
Best Wishes from Davy
Fess Parker"
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There is a cute photo of Circus Boy aka Micky Dolenz signed
"Sincerely Corkey"
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There is a postcard with a photo of Peter Brown (not the best one IMHO). On the back it says
"Thanks a lot for your letter, and for watching 'Lawman".
You're the Greatest
Peter Brown"
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Thanks DR FJL though I believe you meant to address that to DR Jeanne.
Great, i fixed the post!
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Most of all I was thrilled to find my lost Fess Parker card. I remember my parent's asked him to write it when they met him while on vacation.
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Then I found a treasure. Post cards addressed to Janie from my mother dated Dec 1960. They are very sweet and filled with love.
My mother used to return to England to spend time with her family. This trip was one of her longer ones and so there are a number of cards from her. Because I collected post cards I also have a couple she wrote my brother. I will have to send them to him.
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I did laugh at one card. She said if I was going to write so little a letter I should give it to Daddy to mail with his and not waste the 15 cents for a stamp.
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In the collection is my postcard signed
"To Jane
Best Wishes from Davy
Fess Parker"
That's pretty cool! When my dad was in Viet Nam (during the war), he was able to get a picture with Fess Parker!
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Back from a nice lunch with Kay Cole - I had a taco salad with no sugar. Then I went to see my editor, Marshall Harvey and we shot our little video thing and he's now preparing it. You'll know what all this is about come Friday morning.
BK, does it have anything to do with a season 3 of "Outside the Box"? I hope you're going to continue with that series.
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In the collection is my postcard signed
"To Jane
Best Wishes from Davy
Fess Parker"
That's pretty cool! When my dad was in Viet Nam (during the war), he was able to get a picture with Fess Parker!
I think that is cool.
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I'm two-thirds through the trombone parts for "Y'Assou." I'm ready for bed.
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R.I.P. Suzanne Crough
Wow, she was just two years older than me and was a grandma! Married nearly 30 years. Can only imagine her as a little girl.
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Good evening!
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Back from my quick trip to NYC. On Sunday I saw The Visit. I enjoyed it very much, if only to see Chita Rivera in what may be her Broadway swan song. I was familiar with two of the songs so that always helps.
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On Sunday night I saw Something Rotten. I agree with DR Ben on this one. It was a lot of fun. So many theatre references. I think I got most of them, but they come so fast it's easy to miss them.
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Last night I attended the Chaplin Awards. Barbra S presented the award to Robert R. Jane Fonda, John Turturro and Elisabeth Moss all gave nice speeches about the honoree. Barbra was the highlight, of course. The rest of the show was mostly filled with film clips.... many, many film clips.
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Glad to hear the reading went well, BK!
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I was surprised that Nathan Lane and Hugh Jackman didn't get Tony nominations, not that I thought either of their shows were great.
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Page Two Rosalind Russell Dance.
(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/67/6719/VGVA100Z/posters/gypsy-rosalind-russell-karl-malden-natalie-wood-1962.jpg)
They re-shot some of "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and instead of calling Wood and Malden back.....they used a photo of them pasted on a piece of plywood.....very noticeable if you watch the movie.
I'll have to watch this, JRand64. Thanks!
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Page Two Rosalind Russell Dance.
(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/67/6719/VGVA100Z/posters/gypsy-rosalind-russell-karl-malden-natalie-wood-1962.jpg)
They re-shot some of "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and instead of calling Wood and Malden back.....they used a photo of them pasted on a piece of plywood.....very noticeable if you watch the movie.
I'll have to watch this, JRand64. Thanks!
Wait...this is for real? I thought that this was a joke! I have the Blu-ray. I'll definitely watch this tonight when I get home.
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And on that note (G-natural), I'm leaving work and going to my parents' for dinner. My mom said that something's wrong with their front door knob, so I'll take a look at that. I'm wondering if some screws just needs to be tightened, or if something else is going on.
Be back later!
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Tragic news about Joni Mitchell.
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Good morning, all! I dreamed i was back at Goodspeed with my friend Meggie Cansler. The Big Dream before that is too fragmented now for me to remember.
Today is City Center with Joshie day. It should be fun. I have to work on "Happy Birthday," which is being being transposed for Zoe Wannamaker.
BK's day was a party I wish my days were. He gets a couple of fun rehearsals, although Sami's was more a tryout performance, and I get a long laundry day: clothes and bedding and a royal workout assembling the bed with new mattress cover, sheets and blankets. Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
That is why all of my sheets have stripes. not big bold stripes, but stripes nonetheless.
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Back from my quick trip to NYC. On Sunday I saw The Visit. I enjoyed it very much, if only to see Chita Rivera in what may be her Broadway swan song. I was familiar with two of the songs so that always helps.
It is hard to believe that Chita made her Broadway debut in 1957, and she is still performing onstage. Amazing!
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I have a hunch that DR John G's next interview will result in an offer.
(Where do hunches come from? I have no idea why this comes to me, but it did. FWIW.)
I like your hunches, DR Jeanne.
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Back from my quick trip to NYC. On Sunday I saw The Visit. I enjoyed it very much, if only to see Chita Rivera in what may be her Broadway swan song. I was familiar with two of the songs so that always helps.
It is hard to believe that Chita made her Broadway debut in 1957, and she is still performing onstage. Amazing!
Chita made her debut in Can-Can, which was 1953.
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What is not amazing is that it is 7:30 left coast time, and I am the only person here.
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In the collection is my postcard signed
"To Jane
Best Wishes from Davy
Fess Parker"
That's pretty cool! When my dad was in Viet Nam (during the war), he was able to get a picture with Fess Parker!
I think that is cool.
Friends of mine went to visit his winery in California (it was the one filmed in Sideways), and he was there that day. He talked a lot to their son, who had no idea about the TV show Davy Crockett, but Patrick was gracious about it all, and Parker was nice to all three. Memorable day for all of them. And Pat knows all about Fess Parker now.
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Today is a total blur.
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However, I am feeling a lot better tonight.
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However, I am feeling a lot better tonight.
Glad to read that, DR TCB.
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Five!
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Five
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Must get back to work.
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Thank you John for dropping in, and for making me a liar about being alone.
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And I did change my (striped) sheets today.
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BK, had you been in touch with Suzanne Crough at all over the years?
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Good morning, all! I dreamed i was back at Goodspeed with my friend Meggie Cansler. The Big Dream before that is too fragmented now for me to remember.
Today is City Center with Joshie day. It should be fun. I have to work on "Happy Birthday," which is being being transposed for Zoe Wannamaker.
BK's day was a party I wish my days were. He gets a couple of fun rehearsals, although Sami's was more a tryout performance, and I get a long laundry day: clothes and bedding and a royal workout assembling the bed with new mattress cover, sheets and blankets. Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
That is why all of my sheets have stripes. not big bold stripes, but stripes nonetheless.
LOL. I never thought of that. and I love stripes, too.
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So sorry to hear about Suzanne Crough. I didn't know the two younger kids on the show much, but the couple of times they were around, they were very sweet and down to earth. I did meet Suzanne many years later at one of the Ray Courts shows and she was really a doll.
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However, I am feeling a lot better tonight.
Glad to hear it. Hope it continues.
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Good morning, all! I dreamed i was back at Goodspeed with my friend Meggie Cansler. The Big Dream before that is too fragmented now for me to remember.
Today is City Center with Joshie day. It should be fun. I have to work on "Happy Birthday," which is being being transposed for Zoe Wannamaker.
BK's day was a party I wish my days were. He gets a couple of fun rehearsals, although Sami's was more a tryout performance, and I get a long laundry day: clothes and bedding and a royal workout assembling the bed with new mattress cover, sheets and blankets. Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
That is why all of my sheets have stripes. not big bold stripes, but stripes nonetheless.
LOL. I never thought of that. and I love stripes, too.
Stripes keep me sane.
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And I did change my (striped) sheets today.
So to change your bed linens you strip the stripes, right?
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I wonder if the chat people have to take a test to work for the companies they are supposed to trouble to shoot. I had been having problems signing on the internet service of SIRIUSXM. It just loading and loading. They told me to download another web browser and recommended Google Chrome. I really didn't want to do that.
So I thought what if I cleared my browsing history.
Well it worked and I didn't have to download a new browser.
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DR Dan M, any news?
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And I did change my (striped) sheets today.
So to change your bed linens you strip the stripes, right?
Touché!
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Fred, thanks for the follow-up post on napping.
I found this:
How do you combat stress?
Studies show people who nap five times a week have less heart disease. For me to take a nap is next to impossible, but finding ways to get rid of every day anxiety can be as simple as a meditation, a walk, or a prayer. Healthy behaviors are as infectious as the flu, and loneliness can be as bad for you as a smoking habit. So surround yourself with good people and try to get six hours of face-to-face interaction everyday. As a whole, we are not as communal as we use to be. Fifteen years ago, on average, we had three good friends each and today we only have 1.5.
(http://www.palmspringslife.com/Palm-Springs-Life/Medical-Guide/Annual-2013/Doctor-Without-Borders/)
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Interesting about exercise vs napping. I certainly think it's beneficial to take a stress break (or three) during the day, whether that's exercise or a nap. Exercise has so much more credibility, though! Napping does seem like laziness.
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Fred, thanks for the follow-up post on napping.
I found this:
How do you combat stress?
Studies show people who nap five times a week have less heart disease. For me to take a nap is next to impossible, but finding ways to get rid of every day anxiety can be as simple as a meditation, a walk, or a prayer. Healthy behaviors are as infectious as the flu, and loneliness can be as bad for you as a smoking habit. So surround yourself with good people and try to get six hours of face-to-face interaction everyday. As a whole, we are not as communal as we use to be. Fifteen years ago, on average, we had three good friends each and today we only have 1.5.
(http://www.palmspringslife.com/Palm-Springs-Life/Medical-Guide/Annual-2013/Doctor-Without-Borders/)
But my .5 friend is fun to be around.
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Just back from a really wonderful concert by the cathedral choir of St. Paul's, London.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/st%20pauls%20cathedral%20choir_zpsrcecer8i.jpg)
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And here is Lincoln, delivering the Getty's bird a dress.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/lincoln2_zpsy8m69xel.jpg)
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It's a good thing there is no groaning here on HHW. ;D
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And here is Lincoln, delivering the Getty's bird a dress.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/lincoln2_zpsy8m69xel.jpg)
ROTFLMAO!
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Good morning, all! I dreamed i was back at Goodspeed with my friend Meggie Cansler. The Big Dream before that is too fragmented now for me to remember.
Today is City Center with Joshie day. It should be fun. I have to work on "Happy Birthday," which is being being transposed for Zoe Wannamaker.
BK's day was a party I wish my days were. He gets a couple of fun rehearsals, although Sami's was more a tryout performance, and I get a long laundry day: clothes and bedding and a royal workout assembling the bed with new mattress cover, sheets and blankets. Why don't the manufacturers of contour sheets and mattress pads tell the buyer which side of these items is the long side and the short side? By the time I've figured it out, I'm exhausted.
That is why all of my sheets have stripes. not big bold stripes, but stripes nonetheless.
Hmmm, maybe I will do that next time.
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In the collection is my postcard signed
"To Jane
Best Wishes from Davy
Fess Parker"
That's pretty cool! When my dad was in Viet Nam (during the war), he was able to get a picture with Fess Parker!
I think that is cool.
Friends of mine went to visit his winery in California (it was the one filmed in Sideways), and he was there that day. He talked a lot to their son, who had no idea about the TV show Davy Crockett, but Patrick was gracious about it all, and Parker was nice to all three. Memorable day for all of them. And Pat knows all about Fess Parker now.
I would like to stay at his hotel, wish I had done so years ago.
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However, I am feeling a lot better tonight.
Good to hear.
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Tummy's feeling a little wonky again - I really just wish this would STOP. Sipping on 7-UP right now.
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Finished with my viewing.
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Had Dinner at Eight on while I worked. Hadn't seen in years. It isn't the greatest movie ever made, but parts of it remain powerful. And Harlow is better than the script.
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Watching a bio of Harlow now.
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Good evening. Not much news. Bought a new lawn mower today. It's self propelled. I had no idea that it would make as much difference as it does. When the guy from the hardware store delivered it, he looked at my old mower and said "Oh my, that would make mowing REALLY hard work" well duh, I should have done this years ago
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Glad to hear the private reading was a success bk
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Vibes for john G
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It has officially been the Vixter's birthday for 38 minutes.
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Due to the ridiculous schedules we are all keeping these days we don't know when we will get a chance to celebrate
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A very happy birthday to the Vixter!
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She was upstairs skipping with her bf when it turned midnight so we called her to come downstairs for a moment
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She was surprised and pleased to find a card and some wrapped gifts
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Feel better vibes for TCB and Bk
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Memory vibes for jrand
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DR Dan M, any news?
I've been calling and left messages since Friday, but no responses yet. So, I still don't know what the biopsy results are. I will try again tomorrow. Maybe I haven't heard anything because there's nothing to report, but I can't assume that as much as I'd like to.
Feeling a bit better today. Had major constipation from the combination of the anesthesia and the oxycodone. I don't know how people who need to take that stuff deal with that problem.
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Cilla, congrats on finally getting an easy mower.
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Memory vibes for jrand
Ditto!
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DR Dan is it getting any easier yo eat? Prunes or other dried fruit helps as does black licorice. Drinking lots of water can as well.
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Since it is tomorrow in NY, happy birthday Vixter.
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Ate some cucumber roll, just because I think rice is supposed to settle the stomach.
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It has officially been the Vixter's birthday for 38 minutes.
A Very Happy (early left coast) Birthday to Vixter!!
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DR Dan M, any news?
I've been calling and left messages since Friday, but no responses yet. So, I still don't know what the biopsy results are. I will try again tomorrow. Maybe I haven't heard anything because there's nothing to report, but I can't assume that as much as I'd like to.
Feeling a bit better today. Had major constipation from the combination of the anesthesia and the oxycodone. I don't know how people who need to take that stuff deal with that problem.
Lots and lots of water!! And an occasional stool softener.