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Title: FINDING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 12:35:42 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were finding the holiday spirit, and now it is time for you to post until the holiday cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 12:36:48 AM
And the word of the day is: PARABLE!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 12:46:34 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 01:02:37 AM
BK, you never answered the Ask BK question what you want Santa to bring you for Christmas.  Remember, the sky is the limit because it is all fantasy anyway.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 01:05:38 AM
Gratuitous Post #4!

;D
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 01:10:10 AM
Well, I need to go to bed.  Tomorrow morning, I gave an earlier than usual meeting for which I CANNOT be late, so I can't stay up as late as I usually do.

Good night, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 01:11:46 AM
Good night, George.
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Post by: Michael on December 22, 2016, 03:08:08 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on December 22, 2016, 03:08:28 AM
TOD

The Rachel Madow Show
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Post by: Kerry on December 22, 2016, 05:01:37 AM
It's not Friday yet,
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Post by: Kerry on December 22, 2016, 05:02:06 AM
Iy should be Friday, but it's not.
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Post by: Laura on December 22, 2016, 05:11:02 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 05:11:42 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Laura on December 22, 2016, 05:12:04 AM
TOD: I binged on some youtube videos while my foot was on ice. I watched people garden, cook, treat sore ankles, make crafts, etc.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 05:12:46 AM
TOD:

I didn't watch much TV, even on DVD, but I did like the first seasons of both Poldark and A Place to Call Home.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 05:13:28 AM
Guess I'll see Moonlight after all. That was high praise indeed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 05:30:27 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 05:32:26 AM
I had lots of dreams, but all I remember is something vague in which I made some comment about the unsuspected/unexpected private lives of public figures we think we know,
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 05:33:23 AM
Well, BK made me want to see Moonlight!  I knew nothing about it, know nly a little bit more now, but it sounds very interesting.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 05:35:27 AM
Today is a Joshie day at City Center.  We'll look over a mess I'm trying to decipher, I hope there's some proofreading of digitized scores, and he wanrs to talk through a song he has to orchestrate.  I'll bring some work home with me, since Joshie leaves for Vermont tomorrow and returns on the 27th.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 05:45:55 AM
Last night I began a quirky police drama-comedy Vexed, which stars Maggie Smith's son Toby Stephens and Lucy Punch, a pretty actress who played a very memorable spoiled rich girl who dies a nasty death on Midsomer Murders several years ago. The handsome Stephens, who usually plays brooding serious men like Rochester in Jane Eyre, is a very funny actor.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 05:56:36 AM
I'm ready to go back to bed.  My cold is finally working its way out, and I feel okay, just not quite awake yet.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 05:58:28 AM
DR JohnG, I like the Christmas musicals idea very much.  I think I may do that on Saturday, although I do find Here's Love a painful effort.
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2016, 06:49:06 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  It's another friend day for me - Sue, my former Dayton co-worker, is coming to town for lunch and a chat about cataract surgery.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2016, 07:10:46 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2016, 07:11:34 AM
The engagement is over.  Done.  Out of here.  The engagement has left the building.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2016, 07:12:15 AM
So it's a ME day, but there are a number of things I must get done or at least begun.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 07:17:16 AM
I am up and functioning .  I even slept a little.  No rich sauces for me today.  Keith has gone for coffee as I slept in.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 07:22:15 AM
DR JohnG, I like the Christmas musicals idea very much.  I think I may do that on Saturday, although I do find Here's Love a painful effort.

I left out A Christmas Carol. I, too, don't care for a lot of Here's Love. Especially "She Had to Go Back."
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 07:23:05 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  It's another friend day for me - Sue, my former Dayton co-worker, is coming to town for lunch and a chat about cataract surgery.

The friend day part sounds nice.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 07:26:17 AM
Looking forward to meeting Jane tomorrow. We'll play the restaurant choice by ear. And the margarita spot. If the weather is nice, we could go to the bar Paramour, which is on a rooftop
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 07:26:26 AM
Two!
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2016, 07:31:07 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  It's another friend day for me - Sue, my former Dayton co-worker, is coming to town for lunch and a chat about cataract surgery.

The friend day part sounds nice.

Yes, this is my third in a row this week and it's been just what I needed.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 07:42:53 AM
Pain Be Gone vibes for DR TCB.

Friend Day vibes for DR GINNY.

Titanium Mouth vibes for DR VIXMOM.
Title: Re: FINDING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 07:43:20 AM
It is up to 38 degrees here and warmer weather is expected this weekend.

It's a good thing there ain't no sanity clause.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 07:49:11 AM
I remember seeing Toby Stephens in something and being taken aback with how handsome he is.....but then of course.....it's all in the genes.

(http://media.tumblr.com/7d31482409e8be348490e375f27b6e89/tumblr_inline_mp4540Czov1qz4rgp.png)
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Post by: FJL on December 22, 2016, 07:50:15 AM
Speaking of Christmas musicals, I've been watching the musical highlights of TCB's performance as Scrooge.  Simply wonderful!   I'll try to make time to watch the whole thing again this weekend.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 07:50:20 AM
TOD:

MAD MEN....although it may have ended last year.....

The AMAZING RACE....still my favorite reality type show

Leah Remini's Scientology series
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 07:59:30 AM
Pain Be Gone vibes for DR TCB.

Friend Day vibes for DR GINNY.

Titanium Mouth vibes for DR VIXMOM.

I'll second that.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 08:00:23 AM
Keith returned with an incredible gingerbread topped with lemon icing.   I only tasted enough of the icing to know it was good.  I prefer a deep, flavourful gingerbread plain.  Keith's favorite was the rich pumpkin streusel. 
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 08:03:19 AM
Looking forward to meeting Jane tomorrow. We'll play the restaurant choice by ear. And the margarita spot. If the weather is nice, we could go to the bar Paramour, which is on a rooftop
Pain Be Gone vibes for DR TCB.

Friend Day vibes for DR GINNY.

Titanium Mouth vibes for DR VIXMOM.

I'll second that.

We are in your expert hands and will watch for a text telling G us where and when.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 08:05:22 AM
I was very good and only sampled the muffins.   We are headed out soon to explore.  On our walk will be a stop for me to see this delish bakery.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 08:05:33 AM
Have a nice day.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 08:07:36 AM
Foot vibes for DR Laura!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 09:33:22 AM
Gingerbread with lemon icing.....I think I would like to try that!
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 11:00:16 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 11:00:43 AM
Now to figure out why the Time Machine router is blinking yellow - probably time for an update since I'm on the Internet.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 11:17:01 AM
It was indeed an update, so that's done.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 11:17:48 AM
BK, you never answered the Ask BK question what you want Santa to bring you for Christmas.  Remember, the sky is the limit because it is all fantasy anyway.

Peace of mind and cash.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 11:34:55 AM
I am home from City Center with a pile of scores to work on and a check for my frst New Yorkers payment.  I won't poor for a while and that's really lovely.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2016, 11:37:28 AM
I love getting gift cards as gifts as long as they are for places that I like.  Amazon .com giftcards are the best gift ever.  Although you can't physically both those here. And nobody in my family would think to buy them online.

I think gift cards are fine as gifts if they are for places that the person would like to buy from.
Title: Re: FINDING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:39:09 AM
Well, I need to go to bed.  Tomorrow morning, I gave an earlier than usual meeting for which I CANNOT be late, so I can't stay up as late as I usually do.

Good night, Tom.

Well, I got to my meeting right on time.  It went well and only lasted about 40 minutes. 
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:39:44 AM
And now, I'm finishing up the end-of-year report for bill paying while listening to the Souvenir (http://www.kritzerland.com/kay_cole.htm) samples.  Love them!  I especially enjoyed the up-tempo "Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine." :D
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Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2016, 11:40:22 AM
Yesterday I started not feeling too great.  By dinner it felt like I had a blade in my throat every time I swallowed. So now I am trying to eat soft things.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:43:59 AM
Looking forward to meeting Jane tomorrow. We'll play the restaurant choice by ear. And the margarita spot. If the weather is nice, we could go to the bar Paramour, which is on a rooftop

Don't forget to take pictures!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:44:44 AM
Pain Be Gone vibes for DR TCB.

Friend Day vibes for DR GINNY.

Titanium Mouth vibes for DR VIXMOM.

~~~Ditto and Ditto and Ditto!!!~~~
Title: Re: FINDING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:46:33 AM
I am home from City Center with a pile of scores to work on and a check for my frst New Yorkers payment.  I won't poor for a while and that's really lovely.

Great news about the New Yorkers payment, Larry!  Congrats!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:48:20 AM
Yesterday I started not feeling too great.  By dinner it felt like I had a blade in my throat every time I swallowed. So now I am trying to eat soft things.

Sounds like what was happening to me over the last couple of weeks! 

~~~Throat-Feel-Better Vibes for Jennifer!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 12:17:17 PM
Well...
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 12:17:27 PM
...since we're so darned close...
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 12:19:29 PM
PAGE THREE DANCE!!

(http://m5.paperblog.com/i/100/1008959/top-10-images-of-three-cats-together-L-oHWeoQ.jpeg)
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Post by: William F. Orr on December 22, 2016, 12:28:09 PM
Hello and the Happiest of Holidays to old friends, new friends, and strangers.  I have, yes, been gone from this site for lo these many years, but I still loom about.  It's just that thing that always interferes.  You know, that thing that keeps you away from people and things and pleasures you really enjoy?  What's it called, that thing?  Oh yes.  It's called life.  Always getting in the way of everything. 

P.S.  Gifts with very large price tags will be accepted for my 72nd birthday tomorrow.  But they are not required.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 12:45:02 PM
Welcome back, sir.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 12:45:23 PM
Cool cats, George.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 12:46:02 PM
Great news, Elmore. Getting paid to work on Cole Porter. That's cherce.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2016, 12:58:19 PM
Bill Orr! Do not be a stramger.  i am delighted to see you!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 01:15:27 PM
So nice to see you DR WILLIAMFORR!!!

And happy 72nd less than 24 hours from now.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 01:15:43 PM
Congrats to DR ELMORE on his earned largesse!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 01:16:01 PM
Those are two nice things to ask for MR BK......
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Post by: William F. Orr on December 22, 2016, 01:24:47 PM
Hi, Larry.  Thanks. 

I shall return.  [glares ominously]
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 01:31:27 PM
Welcome back, William F. Orr!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 01:31:51 PM
Cool cats, George.

Thanks, John.  I thought so, too. 8)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2016, 02:40:19 PM
It seems like Friday, but it's not....it's Thursday.  Tomorrow is Friday....which is good.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 02:45:09 PM
Seems like I need more time to finish up everything.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 02:45:30 PM
And more time to party.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 02:46:11 PM
Someone needs to bring a margarita to my desk. Now.

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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 02:46:33 PM
I'm sure Vixmom could use one, too.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 02:56:47 PM
Seems like I need more time to finish up everything.
And more time to party.

It's a never-ending vicious cycle.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 03:02:50 PM
Well, what a damn treat to come home from a really fun lunch with Nick Redman and Mike Matessino and find posts by the long errant and truant William F. Orr.  Welcome back! 
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 03:03:17 PM
I had me a Thai salad and my usual beloved cashew chicken - all great.  Conversation was MOST amusing. 
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 03:05:30 PM
Then I picked up two packages, came home, found a screener for some movie I've never heard of called The Edge of Seventeen, printed out some orders, and realized that while I uploaded that missing fifth disc from the Barbirolli Sibelius, I hadn't actually listened - so am now to him absolutely lovely Sibelius sixth - I just love his performances of these symphonies.  Plus that missing disc also had several filler pieces that I didn't have at all, so those are next.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 05:04:12 PM
Dining room - cleaned.  Countertops in kitchen - cleaned.  Living room - cleaned.  Next up - book room - which is a major deal but I'll get it done tonight so she of the Evil Eye doesn't have to clan around things.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 05:09:44 PM
Oh, no!  I just read on the castrecl listserve (I get the once-daily digest version) that Dick Latessa (https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/dick-latessa-69651) died on Monday. :(
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 05:16:27 PM
Yes, Dick is no longer with us - he was amazing in everything I saw him in.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 05:16:42 PM
Has someone mentioned Kay's album on castrec?
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 05:18:57 PM
Has someone mentioned Kay's album on castrec?

Yes, I just came across that, also:
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After 40 years, Kay Cole, A CHORUS LINE's original "Maggie," has recorded
her first and only solo album, SOUVENIR.  It's a collection of songs from
Broadway, standards, and past-pop.

Due in early February, the CD can be pre-ordered at

http://www.kritzerland.com/kay_cole.htm

were details/track list/samples are availabe.

Max
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 05:25:10 PM
Oh, no!  I just read on the castrecl listserve (I get the once-daily digest version) that Dick Latessa (https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/dick-latessa-69651) died on Monday. :(

HERE (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/20/theater/dick-latessa-winner-of-a-tony-for-hairspray-dies-at-87.html) is an obituary for him, and it lists survivors:
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In addition to Ms. Ortiz [his daughter, Gabrielle Latessa Ortiz], he is survived by his partner, Jonathan Hilton; his wife, a writer from whom he was separated; two other daughters, Rachel Toomey and Gina Latessa; a sister, Antoinette Linden; two brothers, Donald Latessa and Gerald Latessa; and a granddaughter.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 05:25:32 PM
It's so funny to me - if it weren't for Max, who is tireless about promoting stuff, it wouldn't be mentioned there at all by that lot.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 05:31:49 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to Jerry's Deli to sup with a friend.  I'm not hungry at all, frankly.  I may have a dessert or just something really light.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 06:05:58 PM
I am now off to the movies!  My friend Margo and I are going to (hopefully) see the IMAX 3-D version of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."  Hopefully, it's not sold out!  If it is (or too full0, we can go to the later showing.  We'll see what happens.

Until later!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 06:34:56 PM
I am home from City Center with a pile of scores to work on and a check for my frst New Yorkers payment.  I won't poor for a while and that's really lovely.

Wonderful!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 06:36:01 PM
Looking forward to meeting Jane tomorrow. We'll play the restaurant choice by ear. And the margarita spot. If the weather is nice, we could go to the bar Paramour, which is on a rooftop

Don't forget to take pictures!

I will try not to forget.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 06:36:26 PM
FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR DR JENNIFER!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 06:38:07 PM
Hello and the Happiest of Holidays to old friends, new friends, and strangers.  I have, yes, been gone from this site for lo these many years, but I still loom about.  It's just that thing that always interferes.  You know, that thing that keeps you away from people and things and pleasures you really enjoy?  What's it called, that thing?  Oh yes.  It's called life.  Always getting in the way of everything. 

P.S.  Gifts with very large price tags will be accepted for my 72nd birthday tomorrow.  But they are not required.

DR William F Orr, it is a delightful surprise to see you.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 06:39:01 PM
I shall return.  [glares ominously]

GOOD!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 07:30:15 PM
We spent the day walking  around town and exploring the shops.  The people are friendly and the food is good.  We had planned to eat at a German restaurant when a Thai place was recommended to us.  Tonight we had delicious  pad see ew.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 07:36:53 PM
I found a couple of Chanukah gifts for the girls.  I hope I can shut my little roll on bag.
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 07:51:43 PM
Hello and the Happiest of Holidays to old friends, new friends, and strangers.  I have, yes, been gone from this site for lo these many years, but I still loom about.  It's just that thing that always interferes.  You know, that thing that keeps you away from people and things and pleasures you really enjoy?  What's it called, that thing?  Oh yes.  It's called life.  Always getting in the way of everything. 

P.S.  Gifts with very large price tags will be accepted for my 72nd birthday tomorrow.  But they are not required.



Bill!!   So wonderful to see you back where you belong!   I hope this becomes a regular occurrence
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Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2016, 07:54:28 PM
Thanks DR George.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 22, 2016, 07:55:37 PM
FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR DR JENNIFER!

Thanks.
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 07:58:27 PM
I had a relatively good day today
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:01:30 PM
Left the house around  6:30. Did a little shopping at Kohl's (open 24 hours  a day until Christmas)
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:04:15 PM
Went  to UPS and dropped off a package for vixdad
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:05:49 PM
Went to work where i was able to get  things done
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:06:31 PM
Conducted a  closing in the office which went very well
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:07:16 PM
Then left the office at 6:30 and went to a. Lie to home to conduct another closing which went Very well
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:09:34 PM
Then home where I met vixdad
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:12:16 PM
We decided to go to the Texas Roadhouse  for dinnerr
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:12:27 PM
It was very nice

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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:13:08 PM
And then we came home for tea and relaxation
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:13:57 PM
And the to fix that  long lost DR WFO had paid a visit
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:17:55 PM
Back vibes for TCB
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2016, 08:18:18 PM
Glad to hear things are going well for elmore
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 08:27:22 PM
Yes, Dick is no longer with us - he was amazing in everything I saw him in.

He was in Busker Alley, as I recall.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2016, 08:28:48 PM
Vibes for DR Jennifer
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 08:35:30 PM
Back from a fun dinner.  I was so not hungry, so I had a half sandwich and cup of tomato bisque - so hopefully no damage.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 08:36:07 PM
Went to Gelson's after and got all the other necessaries for the Do, at least I hope I got everything I needed, as I do NOT want to go back there.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2016, 08:38:19 PM
DR Vixmom I think this would been a good day to buy that lottery ticket. ;)
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 08:47:03 PM
I had one other (besides tomorrow's cleaning of the book room) area near the back doors to the patio, where both sides were piled high with crap.  All but two of those things are now out in the garage and in the morning I'll attend to the rest.  And frankly, if I'm feeling adventurous, I may attend to the book room this very evening - most of the stuff to move is on the couch there.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 08:58:35 PM
Listening to beautiful Copland - Eight Poems of Emily Dickenson, orchestra with Marni Nixon doing the vocals.  Stunning music. 
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 09:53:06 PM
Page 5
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 09:53:36 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 09:54:39 PM
I accomplished several "must do's" today
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 09:55:56 PM
What a treat to see William F Orr visiting.  I hope he will make it a frequent event.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 09:58:18 PM
Pain Be Gone vibes for DR TCB.

Friend Day vibes for DR GINNY.

Titanium Mouth vibes for DR VIXMOM.


Thank you, Jack.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 09:59:42 PM
Speaking of Christmas musicals, I've been watching the musical highlights of TCB's performance as Scrooge.  Simply wonderful!   I'll try to make time to watch the whole thing again this weekend.


Thank you, Fred.  How very nice of you to say so.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:00:27 PM
Pain Be Gone vibes for DR TCB.

Friend Day vibes for DR GINNY.

Titanium Mouth vibes for DR VIXMOM.

I'll second that.


Thank you, John.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:01:49 PM
I am home from City Center with a pile of scores to work on and a check for my frst New Yorkers payment.  I won't poor for a while and that's really lovely.


Congratulations, Lar.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:04:15 PM
Pain Be Gone vibes for DR TCB.

Friend Day vibes for DR GINNY.

Titanium Mouth vibes for DR VIXMOM.

~~~Ditto and Ditto and Ditto!!!~~~


Thanks, George.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:07:52 PM
Yesterday I started not feeling too great.  By dinner it felt like I had a blade in my throat every time I swallowed. So now I am trying to eat soft things.


Feel better soon, Jennifer.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:15:00 PM
Went  to UPS and dropped off a package for vixdad


Did you really have to send vixdad a package?  Couldn't you just hand it to him?
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:21:39 PM
Back vibes for TCB


Thank you, vixmom.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 10:38:59 PM
Book room is clean.  So, tomorrow I don't have to do anything at all, except in the evening when I'll do the tuna pasta salad, and the slicing and dicing.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:41:11 PM
I still have a few "must do's" to get done either tomorrow or Saturday morning.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:42:01 PM
Hopefully I can get it all done tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:43:06 PM
I may have to take a few breaks during the day.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:44:30 PM
But if I finish everything tomorrow, I can rest all day on Saturday.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:45:30 PM
I am hoping I can go to church on Christmas Eve.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 10:46:15 PM
And now I shall be clean. 
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 10:47:03 PM
Listening to the soundtracks to Close Encounters and ET - I haven't taken these newer expanded editions out and listened to them since the day I bought them.  I love the music from both films.
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2016, 10:47:34 PM
Also uploaded the rerecordings on Label X of Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:49:44 PM
Today I saw the most beautiful couple.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:52:01 PM
I stopped for lunch at one of my favorite spots.  It isn't fancy.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:53:05 PM
Some good old fashioned cooking, breakfast served all day, great desserts.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:54:40 PM
Anyway, I sat in the bar, because the bartender is a family friend.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:57:58 PM
First, this gentleman comes in the door.  He was dressed like he just walked out of GQ.  He was flawlessly groomed, well built, and incredibly handsome.  Mr. Perfect.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 10:59:55 PM
Even one of the old drunks said to him, "Damn you must really work out to have a body like that."
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 11:01:42 PM
He ordered breakfast and a drink and sat at a table by himself (Damn!)
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 11:03:25 PM
He was about half way through his breakfast when this stunning blonde walks in the door and joins him at his table.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 11:04:20 PM
She was also flawless.  Beautiful hair, stunning dress, gorgeous woman.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 11:05:05 PM
Six!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 11:06:35 PM
I think they were business associates, but what do I know.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 11:07:53 PM
I could have sat and stared at them for hours, but my back hurt.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2016, 11:08:30 PM
I just thought I would share!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:54:48 PM
Hi, Tom. 
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Post by: George on December 22, 2016, 11:55:45 PM
I'm back from seeing "Rogue One" and having a late night appetizer at Applebee's.
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Post by: TCB on December 23, 2016, 12:00:56 AM
I'm back from seeing "Rogue One" and having a late night appetizer at Applebee's.


How was the appetizer ....and the movie.
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Post by: George on December 23, 2016, 12:05:21 AM
The movie was very good.  Both Margo and I really enjoyed it.  Great special effects and the actors were all good.  It was the most racially diverse cast in any of the Star Wars movies.