Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on June 12, 2020, 12:07:49 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had context, and now it is time for you to post until the contextual cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: ATTRACTANCY!
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Another movie that is vilified now is Disney's Song of the South. I'm sure that it's complete revisionist history, but it wasn't supposed to be an accurate representation of the Reconstruction era. It's a story about a boy and his experiences with a black storyteller who tells his stories. I actually bought a UK PAL VHS tape about 20 years ago and was able to have it converted to a US NTSC VHS tape, and I made a DVD of that. It looks pretty good for all the converting that was done. But recently, someone was (someones were?) able to create a Blu-ray quality version that anyone can download here:
https://archive.org/details/SongOfTheSouthHD/ (https://archive.org/details/SongOfTheSouthHD/)
You can watch it online, but the downloadable MATROSKA file (under the DOWNLOAD OPTIONS) is 22 GB and looks incredible. If you click on the SHOW ALL under the DOWNLOAD OPTIONS, there are more options.
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If other movies like Gone With the Wind and The Birth of a Nation, especially, are also so horrible, why are they continuously being re-released and watched? People are able to put those into historical perspective...why not Song of the South?
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Good morning, all!
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I could be wrong, but I'm of the opinion that roo many "woke" people are simply dumber than a box rocks. It took a lot of people I once considered sane, if not intelligent, to fuck up that last PC-Carousel revival.
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I had a pretty good night of sleep, but I plan to spend most of the day lying down.
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I have a ton of laundry to do, and I hope I can do it all over the weekend.
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Kitty cleanup is over and the cats have fresh litter, the bed is made, and I am on my second cuppa coffee.
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I've been debating laundry, but I think I just may wait until tomorrow morning. I'm sure I have at least 3-4 loads.
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Good morning, all.
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I don't think I ever heard of Made in Paris.
I must say, BK sure is taking a few for the team lately. :)
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Good morning, all.
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I finally got to start the book yesterday and I'll have it finished before the weekend is up. Hell, if I didn't have things I need to do, I'd plow through the rest of it today. It's really engaging.
BK, what do they call the surface or texture of this hardcover binding? I always remove the dust jacket to protect it while reading a book, so I'm ultra-aware of its uniquely luxurious "feel". It's not something I've paid a lot of attention to in books, but I like this one.
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Last night, we watched TAKE HER, SHE'S MINE with Jimmy Stewart, Sandra Dee and my late lady friend, Charla Doherty.
Fun movie, but it made me sad.
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Good morning!
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Vibes for DR cillaliz and Mom.
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Well Ann-Margret certainly owes a lot of her movie career to her ATTRACTANCY.
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I think I PAID to see MADE IN PARIS (wink wink) at a drive in theatre....
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DR CILLA LIZ - wow! Glad your Mom is okay. That is a scary story.
Kitty vibes as well!
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Glad to hear that DR LAURA's friend is home!
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Finding the items VIBE$ for MR BK.
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Well the set is done for the shoot tomorrow.....I'm trying to figure out how to post a photo here.
I don't want to put it on BookFace yet.
It still needs to be dressed, but I will do that before shooting tomorrow.
We are going to do SIX interviews tomorrow.....we shall see how it goes.
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DR JOHN G in dancing it is not called social distancing....it is called leaving room for the Holy Spirit.
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TOD:
I have no idea what I will watch this weekend. Maybe Jean Renoir’s Can-Can.
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We did line dancing. Built-in social distancing.
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I hate the Woke Culture that has been exacerbated, embraced, and emboldened by social media....which is as awful as it is helpful.
It has also led to Cancel Culture which is horrible.
I do NOT have to convince people to support my opinions in order to make my opinions valid to me - if YOUR opinion is not the same as mine, we'll be okay. We can talk about something else.
It is not my goal in life to change someone's mind about anything they think is so! Contrary opinions don't have to make people so contrary.
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Hmmm....let's see....
(https://images2.imgbox.com/69/bd/0nwoWlxj_o.jpeg)
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Hopefully that works.....here is where the Man In the Chair will conduct the interviews..... Just needs some dressing.....
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That's a very pleasant set, DR JRand69!
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I decided to stop fretting about the laundry and just do it. The remainder of my day is all set now.
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Page 2 Dance!
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Friday afternoon greetings! Much to my surprise, pictures of CBP and her parents started showing up on Facebook this morning, so I've shared one on my page (after receiving permission, of course!).
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DR Cillaliz, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you Mom. The aging-parent waters are turbulent, for sure, and I wish you all the best as you navigate them.
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DR CILLA LIZ - wow! Glad your Mom is okay. That is a scary story.
Kitty vibes as well!
Thanks JRand and thanks to Tom for the prayers last night. This one is the hardest for me. My mom is my best friend. I call her every day. I've almost lost her to dementia and now this. I'm afraid she doesn't want to get better and with Dad's first birthday after he died is coming up next week, I hope it isn't all too much for her. My heart is broken
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DR Cillaliz, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you Mom. The aging-parent waters are turbulent, for sure, and I wish you all the best as you navigate them.
Thanks Ginny. It's only been a little over 6 months since my sister died, then dad 105 days later and now mom's final downward spiral has definitely begun. It's just too much in this short period of time.
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DR Cillaliz, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you Mom. The aging-parent waters are turbulent, for sure, and I wish you all the best as you navigate them.
Thanks Ginny. It's only been a little over 6 months since my sister died, then dad 105 days later and now mom's final downward spiral has definitely begun. It's just too much in this short period of time.
{{{Hugs}}}
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The rugs are now in the dryers. This will be a long afternoon.
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I'm up, I'm up - six-and-a-half hours of sleep - I may try for another hour.
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I think another hour is a good idea MR BK.
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got a better report on mom. She's stronger today. I'm going up tomorrow to give her caretaker a break. It will be good to spend the day with her
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Ginny I'm very happy to hear about your new granddaughter. Congrats!
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Friday afternoon greetings! Much to my surprise, pictures of CBP and her parents started showing up on Facebook this morning, so I've shared one on my page (after receiving permission, of course!).
I went and looked at the sweet photo :)
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got a better report on mom. She's stronger today. I'm going up tomorrow to give her caretaker a break. It will be good to spend the day with her
I am pleased both that your mother is stronger today and that you can spend tomorrow with her.
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The rugs went back for a second turn in the dryers, and I put in the first load of clothes. In ten minutes, I'll put in the second and final load.
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Ed Sullivan news:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ed-sullivan-show-streaming-1013750/
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I'm on the final load of clothes, and I am going to be so happy when this is finished!
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Have a good rest when you are done.
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Hmmm....let's see....
(https://images2.imgbox.com/69/bd/0nwoWlxj_o.jpeg)
Very nice, Jrand!
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DR CILLA LIZ - wow! Glad your Mom is okay. That is a scary story.
Kitty vibes as well!
Thanks JRand and thanks to Tom for the prayers last night. This one is the hardest for me. My mom is my best friend. I call her every day. I've almost lost her to dementia and now this. I'm afraid she doesn't want to get better and with Dad's first birthday after he died is coming up next week, I hope it isn't all too much for her. My heart is broken
{{{HUGS!!}}}
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I think another hour is a good idea MR BK.
I don't think that there's any such thing as too many another hours. ;D
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DR CILLA LIZ - wow! Glad your Mom is okay. That is a scary story.
Kitty vibes as well!
Thanks JRand and thanks to Tom for the prayers last night. This one is the hardest for me. My mom is my best friend. I call her every day. I've almost lost her to dementia and now this. I'm afraid she doesn't want to get better and with Dad's first birthday after he died is coming up next week, I hope it isn't all too much for her. My heart is broken
{{{HUGS!!}}}
Thanks George
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Laundry is finished and put away! I am very happy it's over. And on my last trip to the basement I ran into a nice young man with a foreign accent who had just finished repairing the front door buzzer. All is good.
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DR CILLA LIZ - wow! Glad your Mom is okay. That is a scary story.
Kitty vibes as well!
Thanks JRand and thanks to Tom for the prayers last night. This one is the hardest for me. My mom is my best friend. I call her every day. I've almost lost her to dementia and now this. I'm afraid she doesn't want to get better and with Dad's first birthday after he died is coming up next week, I hope it isn't all too much for her. My heart is broken
{{{HUGS!!}}}
And more hugs.
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Didn't get the other hour.
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Did an hour in the garage - just getting stuff out of the way so I can actually look for what I'm looking for, which will be tomorrow's work.
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Cilla I am so sorry to hear about your Moms mishap. How terrible that she was there so long. Sending you both vibes and prayers
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Congratulations again to Gram and Granddad Palmer
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Continued healing vibes for Elmore
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Yes MR BK it's something when you have to move things so that you can find other things.....
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Page Three.
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I got here just in time.
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Congrats to DR VIXMOM on her Universal Extension.
It sounds like a tool.
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Or something they would try to sell on Shark Tank.
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Hot today.....
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Hmmmm I don't notice the two Frances Farmer appearances on Ed Sullivan on the list....I would have thought they would have been the first ones digitized and put out there....just to meet the demand.
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Yes MR BK it's something when you have to move things so that you can find other things.....
Oh hell, that’s the story of my life.
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Hello, everyone.
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Cilla, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Enjoy your time with her tomorrow. Vibes of strength to both of you.
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I went to acupuncture today, then stopped for some Italian food to go. They've opened for lunch now, dine-in. Last week they opened for dinner for the first time since the lockdown. They're a bit expensive, but offer a real bargain for lunchtime take-out. I'm happy with take-out and enjoy the bargain price ($7).
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Jane, what sort of masks did you decide on? When Covid hit the US it was a scramble to find a mask, period. A few weeks ago I realized I needed a mini mask wardrobe. I've been using a washable allergy mask, but used a disposable mask yesterday at the hairdresser. I think I'll want to wear a mask for some time.
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Today's cutest mask:
A handmade mask of comic book characters, which said "Bam!" and "Ka-pow!" The wearer told me that the characters are fighting the virus, keeping it at bay.
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Yes MR BK it's something when you have to move things so that you can find other things.....
I'm quite familiar with that situation.
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Jane, what sort of masks did you decide on? When Covid hit the US it was a scramble to find a mask, period. A few weeks ago I realized I needed a mini mask wardrobe. I've been using a washable allergy mask, but used a disposable mask yesterday at the hairdresser. I think I'll want to wear a mask for some time.
In support of the hospital workers I did not buy a mask. Later a neighbor/friend gave us some plain hospital masks to use while we waited for the ones Keith ordered online. They are basically the same except the ones from our friend are smaller. I use those while Keith uses the regular size. To go grocery shopping where not everyone wears a mask, we wear the N19 ones Bryan sent from his personal supply. At Costco yesterday we felt comfortable wearing the plain ones.
I suppose our mask are disposable but we air them out for days before wearing them again.
We also have cloth ones a friend made but find them less comfortable though they are more attractive and can be washed.
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Today's cutest mask:
A handmade mask of comic book characters, which said "Bam!" and "Ka-pow!" The wearer told me that the characters are fighting the virus, keeping it at bay.
:) I like that.
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Vibes to all.
TTFN.
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Jane, what sort of masks did you decide on? When Covid hit the US it was a scramble to find a mask, period. A few weeks ago I realized I needed a mini mask wardrobe. I've been using a washable allergy mask, but used a disposable mask yesterday at the hairdresser. I think I'll want to wear a mask for some time.
In support of the hospital workers I did not buy a mask. Later a neighbor/friend gave us some plain hospital masks to use while we waited for the ones Keith ordered online. They are basically the same except the ones from our friend are smaller. I use those while Keith uses the regular size. To go grocery shopping where not everyone wears a mask, we wear the N19 ones Bryan sent from his personal supply. At Costco yesterday we felt comfortable wearing the plain ones.
I suppose our mask are disposable but we air them out for days before wearing them again.
We also have cloth ones a friend made but find them less comfortable though they are more attractive and can be washed.
I find my allergy (cloth) masks pretty comfortable, but some people get warm in cloth masks and prefer the paper. I've heard some people wash the paper masks by hand. I sprayed mine with disinfectant, then reused it, but I don't know how effective that is.
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TTFN2.
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Jane, what sort of masks did you decide on? When Covid hit the US it was a scramble to find a mask, period. A few weeks ago I realized I needed a mini mask wardrobe. I've been using a washable allergy mask, but used a disposable mask yesterday at the hairdresser. I think I'll want to wear a mask for some time.
In support of the hospital workers I did not buy a mask. Later a neighbor/friend gave us some plain hospital masks to use while we waited for the ones Keith ordered online. They are basically the same except the ones from our friend are smaller. I use those while Keith uses the regular size. To go grocery shopping where not everyone wears a mask, we wear the N19 ones Bryan sent from his personal supply. At Costco yesterday we felt comfortable wearing the plain ones.
I suppose our mask are disposable but we air them out for days before wearing them again.
We also have cloth ones a friend made but find them less comfortable though they are more attractive and can be washed.
I find my allergy (cloth) masks pretty comfortable, but some people get warm in cloth masks and prefer the paper. I've heard some people wash the paper masks by hand. I sprayed mine with disinfectant, then reused it, but I don't know how effective that is.
We initially did that. I think giving the germs time to dry works.
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Laundry is finished and put away! I am very happy it's over. And on my last trip to the basement I ran into a nice young man with a foreign accent who had just finished repairing the front door buzzer. All is good.
Nice.
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Ginny I'm very happy to hear about your new granddaughter. Congrats!
Thanks, DR Cillaliz! One bright spot in 2020...
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Congratulations again to Gram and Granddad Palmer
Thank you, DR Vixmom!
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Friday afternoon greetings! Much to my surprise, pictures of CBP and her parents started showing up on Facebook this morning, so I've shared one on my page (after receiving permission, of course!).
I went and looked at the sweet photo :)
At first glance, I thought you said you’d looked at the sweet potato.
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TOD - we just watched “JoJo Rabbit,” a very peculiar movie.
And I’ve been meaning to mention James Taylor’s new CD, “American Standard.” Richard got it from the library in our first curbside pick up and we listened to it in the car. I liked it so much I bought it from Apple Music for my phone.
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I loved JoJo Rabbit.
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Vibes for DR Cillaliz's mom. I am so sorry! How on earth did nobody notice her for 12-18 hours? If she decides to stay home then maybe she can check in with someone every few hours. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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DR CILLA LIZ - wow! Glad your Mom is okay. That is a scary story.
Kitty vibes as well!
Thanks JRand and thanks to Tom for the prayers last night. This one is the hardest for me. My mom is my best friend. I call her every day. I've almost lost her to dementia and now this. I'm afraid she doesn't want to get better and with Dad's first birthday after he died is coming up next week, I hope it isn't all too much for her. My heart is broken
{{{HUGS!!}}}
And more hugs.
Thanks John. I'm looking forward to seeing her tomorrow. They are leaving me a whole list about how to care for her and this is only for a day. I'll stay until her night caretaker arrives
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Cilla I am so sorry to hear about your Moms mishap. How terrible that she was there so long. Sending you both vibes and prayers
Thanks Vixmom.
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Cilla, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Enjoy your time with her tomorrow. Vibes of strength to both of you.
Thank you Jeanne, I appreciate it. I do think it will help us both to spend time together
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Vibes for DR Cillaliz's mom. I am so sorry! How on earth did nobody notice her for 12-18 hours? If she decides to stay home then maybe she can check in with someone every few hours. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Their house is up long driveway through the trees. If someone went bu on the street, they probably wouldn't have noticed her. It's also a quiet neighborhood with no traffic. Her caretaker was there until late afternoon. She was fine in the house and was under strict instructions not to go outside but she's pretty stubborn and decided she wanted some peonies so she went out. It was early evening as she had turned on the outside lights. When her caretaker arrived she saw the lights on and the door open and then saw mom and her cat in the driveway. It's not surprising no one saw her and she had been told many times if she fell, no one would see her until Krista arrived - which is what happened. Of course she was also told if she fell she'd go to the nursing home, but we're still trying everything to avoid that as no one wants that for her, especially now. My brother found someone to spend the night so Krista could go home to her own family at night. Mom goes back to the doctor on the 23rd. I guess she's improving and they are hoping she can be alone while she sleeps.
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They have cancelled the baseball season for my minor league team. Bummer. There were never very many people there so it would have been easy to social distance, but whatever. I'll miss it. I had season tickets.
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Lots of people are out and about now. I went to the new hardware store tonight and there were about 20 or so people. There was one customer and one employee in masks, no one else is wearing them. The other stores I've been to are the same. Our numbers aren't zero, but much better than they were. At the resort area where I used to live, they opened big on Memorial Day and acted like they were immune. They have a lot of cases for the size of the area and have now closed the amusement park and museums.
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I was also at a rummage sale for a local charity today. I think I saw one mask. I've decided to wear one tomorrow and I can easily sit on the other side of the room. I'm healthy so not too concerned about that.
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32 showed up for the movie. Then we had a fire alarm go off and to evacuate. Strange evening.
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Tomorrow is a free chamber music concert.
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32 showed up for the movie. Then we had a fire alarm go off and to evacuate. Strange evening.
Well it's 2020, expect the unexpected
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One last thing, we will now have all sorts of technology so if mom falls, three people will receive texts and she'll be able to push the help button, so hopefully it's covered. She's having PT now and is getting stronger so that should help too. She had pretty much quit exercising before this happened and was unsteady even with her walker.
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Yes MR BK it's something when you have to move things so that you can find other things.....
Oh hell, that’s the story of my life.
Wait isn’t that what everyone does?
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Lots of people are out and about now. I went to the new hardware store tonight and there were about 20 or so people. There was one customer and one employee in masks, no one else is wearing them. The other stores I've been to are the same. Our numbers aren't zero, but much better than they were. At the resort area where I used to live, they opened big on Memorial Day and acted like they were immune. They have a lot of cases for the size of the area and have now closed the amusement park and museums.
The stores here all have signs requiring masks I have not yet seen anyone arguing about it. Of course living so close to NYC and knowing the death toll there is probably influential compliance
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One last thing, we will now have all sorts of technology so if mom falls, three people will receive texts and she'll be able to push the help button, so hopefully it's covered. She's having PT now and is getting stronger so that should help too. She had pretty much quit exercising before this happened and was unsteady even with her walker.
I’m looking into alert systems now for my mom. The one that seems most useful is called Medical Alert. It’s about $500 a year if you pay upfront and my mom is balking at the price. I’ve pointed out it’s less a weeks salary for a part time aide...
We’ll see
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One last thing, we will now have all sorts of technology so if mom falls, three people will receive texts and she'll be able to push the help button, so hopefully it's covered. She's having PT now and is getting stronger so that should help too. She had pretty much quit exercising before this happened and was unsteady even with her walker.
I’m looking into alert systems now for my mom. The one that seems most useful is called Medical Alert. It’s about $500 a year if you pay upfront and my mom is balking at the price. I’ve pointed out it’s less a weeks salary for a part time aide...
We’ll see
I'll get you the name of the one they are getting for mom. My sister in law spent days researching all the companies and the product in depth and ended up picking one that had the fewest complaints and the best contract that you can get out of if you don't need it at some point. I guess some of them you can't get out of the contract even if you don't need it any more.
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Lots of people are out and about now. I went to the new hardware store tonight and there were about 20 or so people. There was one customer and one employee in masks, no one else is wearing them. The other stores I've been to are the same. Our numbers aren't zero, but much better than they were. At the resort area where I used to live, they opened big on Memorial Day and acted like they were immune. They have a lot of cases for the size of the area and have now closed the amusement park and museums.
The stores here all have signs requiring masks I have not yet seen anyone arguing about it. Of course living so close to NYC and knowing the death toll there is probably influential compliance
Our retail doesn't have a mandatory mask requirement. I don't think they ever did. Restaurants have rules, but I haven't gone to one for anything but take out so I don't know what they are.They can operate at 100% capacity now. We had high numbers, but it was mostly the packing plants. Lots of people here are pretty much going back to normal. The courts aren't open for in person hearings so I'm still working at home.
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We watched THE GENE KRUPA STORY (1959) tonight. I'd never seen it before.
Sal Mineo was very good in it, though the movie, which was produced (Philip Waxman) and scored (Leith Stevens) by two former publicity clients was just so-so.
Sal Mineo was one of my first clients. Not for publicity. He hired me to write a script for him.
So sad the way he died.
Leith Stevens, too.
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32 showed up for the movie. Then we had a fire alarm go off and to evacuate. Strange evening.
Well it's 2020, expect the unexpected
We had 28 ushers working, so there was an usher practically per guest.
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We watched THE GENE KRUPA STORY (1959) tonight. I'd never seen it before.
Sal Mineo was very good in it, though the movie, which was produced (Philip Waxman) and scored (Leith Stevens) by two former publicity clients was just so-so.
Sal Mineo was one of my first clients. Not for publicity. He hired me to write a script for him.
So sad the way he died.
Leith Stevens, too.
That's one I'd like to see, just for the music. I wonder if the script bore any resemblance to the true story.
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Good evening.
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Hi, Tom.
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I got onepost done last night before my iPad battery went dead.
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Late for bed.
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Bye, Tom.
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Lucky I started with my post to Cilla.
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I had hoped I could use my new laptop for rehearsal, but I couldn’t get it to connect to Zoom.
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So, I used my iPad for rehearsal.
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Continued vibes to Cilla!
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Nope, my battery is not dead.
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Whew, what a relief.
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Lucky I started with my post to Cilla.
Awww, thanks Tom
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Continued vibes to Cilla!
Thanks. I'm feeling better. I'm glad I'm going there tomorrow.
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I need to get some sleep.....night and thanks everyone. I really did need the support today
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Finished with my viewing and with my viewing I'm finished.
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Had a frozen pizza - couldn't finish it so it was under 1000 calories, so that's good.
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DR Cilla with someone there at night your mother shouldn't have to go to a nursing home. Have you considered also getting her a medical alert call bracelet?
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Continued vibes to Cilla!
Thanks. I'm feeling better. I'm glad I'm going there tomorrow.
Have a good visit.
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32 showed up for the movie. Then we had a fire alarm go off and to evacuate. Strange evening.
:o
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One last thing, we will now have all sorts of technology so if mom falls, three people will receive texts and she'll be able to push the help button, so hopefully it's covered. She's having PT now and is getting stronger so that should help too. She had pretty much quit exercising before this happened and was unsteady even with her walker.
Ignore my question.
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Lots of people are out and about now. I went to the new hardware store tonight and there were about 20 or so people. There was one customer and one employee in masks, no one else is wearing them. The other stores I've been to are the same. Our numbers aren't zero, but much better than they were. At the resort area where I used to live, they opened big on Memorial Day and acted like they were immune. They have a lot of cases for the size of the area and have now closed the amusement park and museums.
The stores here all have signs requiring masks I have not yet seen anyone arguing about it. Of course living so close to NYC and knowing the death toll there is probably influential compliance
I would think so.
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One last thing, we will now have all sorts of technology so if mom falls, three people will receive texts and she'll be able to push the help button, so hopefully it's covered. She's having PT now and is getting stronger so that should help too. She had pretty much quit exercising before this happened and was unsteady even with her walker.
I’m looking into alert systems now for my mom. The one that seems most useful is called Medical Alert. It’s about $500 a year if you pay upfront and my mom is balking at the price. I’ve pointed out it’s less a weeks salary for a part time aide...
We’ll see
Good luck finding something better.
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One last thing, we will now have all sorts of technology so if mom falls, three people will receive texts and she'll be able to push the help button, so hopefully it's covered. She's having PT now and is getting stronger so that should help too. She had pretty much quit exercising before this happened and was unsteady even with her walker.
I’m looking into alert systems now for my mom. The one that seems most useful is called Medical Alert. It’s about $500 a year if you pay upfront and my mom is balking at the price. I’ve pointed out it’s less a weeks salary for a part time aide...
We’ll see
I'll get you the name of the one they are getting for mom. My sister in law spent days researching all the companies and the product in depth and ended up picking one that had the fewest complaints and the best contract that you can get out of if you don't need it at some point. I guess some of them you can't get out of the contract even if you don't need it any more.
That is shocking about the contract.
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DR TCB I hope you are feeling better since receiving your good news from the cat scan.
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Have I remembered to congratulate Grandma Ginny and Grandpa Richard on their new addition to the family.
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A very pretty name.
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Vixmom, I am happy that you will have a two-week vacation.
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I am surprised you are going to Florida. Haven’t you been there before?
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You might want to try Hawaii. Or Seattle.
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Just a thought.
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One last thing, we will now have all sorts of technology so if mom falls, three people will receive texts and she'll be able to push the help button, so hopefully it's covered. She's having PT now and is getting stronger so that should help too. She had pretty much quit exercising before this happened and was unsteady even with her walker.
I’m looking into alert systems now for my mom. The one that seems most useful is called Medical Alert. It’s about $500 a year if you pay upfront and my mom is balking at the price. I’ve pointed out it’s less a weeks salary for a part time aide...
We’ll see
I'll get you the name of the one they are getting for mom. My sister in law spent days researching all the companies and the product in depth and ended up picking one that had the fewest complaints and the best contract that you can get out of if you don't need it at some point. I guess some of them you can't get out of the contract even if you don't need it any more.
That is shocking about the contract.
I know! Sounds as bad as student loans. :o
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Tomorrow, the family is all getting together for an early dinner.
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I think we're supposed to meet at my parents' house around 3:00.
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I'll call around noon to confirm.
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We're going to have tacos!
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I said that I'd bring both crunchy corn and soft flour tortillas, and refried beans.
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I went to Fred Meyer a few days ago, so I'm ready.
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I also bought two sizes of the flour tortillas.
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A smaller taco size and a larger burrito size.
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And the crunchy corn torillas are larger than the usual smaller tortillas, too.
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:)
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I like to make a taco in the crunch shell, fill it with everything I want...
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...then I take a soft flour tortilla and put a layer of refried beans on it...
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I gotta tell you.
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Notes are posted.
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Posted are notes.
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...then wrap that around the crunch taco for a homemade Double Decker Taco Supreme, like Taco Bell has!