This morning I read about BK’s opinion of MALCOLM AND MARIE and last evening I get to see Zendaya interviewed on the Stephen Colbert show.
And the word of the day is: FABULIST!
If I sang "C'est Moi" from home, would that be "C'est Moi Chez Moi"?
And would you end with a big “MWAH!” to the audience?
I’ve watched part of it but haven’t yet gotten through the Met’s current Porgy and Bess.
I find it sterile, for lack of a better one-word description. And I’m put off by the Gershwin estate’s hijacking of the title, especially when used in the opera house. (Maybe I’m remembering wrong that that BS started with the Broadway production?)
DR Elmore — did you by any chance see their first production in 1984/1985? I always regretted not getting to the east coast for that. It might very well not have been a perfect realization either, but I’ll bet it had the passion and drive. I wonder if my off-the-air recording still plays. It had a couple of gaps in it because of a transmission problem that day, and those were still the pre-high fidelity days of the Met broadcasts.
The new Met production was the first time I’d seen Porgy and Bess all the way through. I couldn’t watch Trevor Nunn’s film because the lip syncing was so atrocious. I couldn’t even watch a bootleg of the Broadway with Audra and Norm, because it didn’t sound right. Tinny and thin. But I agree about this one not being in tip-top shape. Is there a video of one that is?
The new Met production was the first time I’d seen Porgy and Bess all the way through. I couldn’t watch Trevor Nunn’s film because the lip syncing was so atrocious. I couldn’t even watch a bootleg of the Broadway with Audra and Norm, because it didn’t sound right. Tinny and thin. But I agree about this one not being in tip-top shape. Is there a video of one that is?
There's a bootleg of the 2002 City Opera performance that I remember enjoying. John deMain conducts this score really well.
https://premiereoperaintl.com/dvd11527greatperformancesporgyandbesstv.aspx
I’ve watched part of it but haven’t yet gotten through the Met’s current Porgy and Bess.
I find it sterile, for lack of a better one-word description. And I’m put off by the Gershwin estate’s hijacking of the title, especially when used in the opera house. (Maybe I’m remembering wrong that that BS started with the Broadway production?)
DR Elmore — did you by any chance see their first production in 1984/1985? I always regretted not getting to the east coast for that. It might very well not have been a perfect realization either, but I’ll bet it had the passion and drive. I wonder if my off-the-air recording still plays. It had a couple of gaps in it because of a transmission problem that day, and those were still the pre-high fidelity days of the Met broadcasts.
I saw the old production live. My friend Bruce Hubbard was Jake, as I recall. Karla Burns might have been in it as well. My memory is that Levine conducted too slowly, and that's the only memory I have of it.
BEWARE the Valentine's Day vandal!
All that talk between DR JANE and DR IRIS about Maryland reminded me that my niece and her husband live in Point of Rocks....he works at Bethesda Games - the company owned by Linda (Wonder Woman) Carter and her husband.
My niece worked there for many years as well - but left to concentrate on her writing.....
Randy Rainbow alert. Hilarious.
https://youtu.be/jQ8ldD9wKmY
A few weeks later a friend was visiting and liked the cats....and they liked him.....my uncle said there are plenty if you want one and gave him directions to the trailer park.
A few days later he asked his friend if he got his cat. His friend said no. He stopped and the man told him that two days after my uncle got his cats - someone poisoned ALL of his cats, the adults and the kittens. He had only his one indoor kitty left......
Two kitties escaped because of my uncle......
Indeed.A few weeks later a friend was visiting and liked the cats....and they liked him.....my uncle said there are plenty if you want one and gave him directions to the trailer park.
A few days later he asked his friend if he got his cat. His friend said no. He stopped and the man told him that two days after my uncle got his cats - someone poisoned ALL of his cats, the adults and the kittens. He had only his one indoor kitty left......
Two kitties escaped because of my uncle......
A bittersweet story.
But, you did get Audra MacDonald schmoozing backstage before the show, at intermission, and after. I really hate that stuff. Just do the damn opera.
This morning I read about BK’s opinion of MALCOLM AND MARIE and last evening I get to see Zendaya interviewed on the Stephen Colbert show.
How was the interview, Tom?
What is this about a musical featuring Malcolm Gets and Marie Osmond?
What is this about a musical featuring Malcolm Gets and Marie Osmond?
Actually, I believe, it was Malcolm X and Marie Antoinette.
Wednesday afternoon greetings! Today is National Carrot Cake Day, so I’ve made some carrot cake bars that look yummy - film at 11.
Wednesday afternoon greetings! Today is National Carrot Cake Day, so I’ve made some carrot cake bars that look yummy - film at 11.
With cream cheese frosting? Are the bars similar in flavor to the cake?
My cousin John's obituary.
https://www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/John-Moore?fbclid=IwAR3KfJoqQ3w9kwd-6n2bNxV2Gsbl4AUhswMYJyn_5s8bO4b4J9pel8Pf07w
BEWARE the Valentine's Day vandal!
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6398.0;attach=11273)
Well I guess a minor major miracle is better than NO miracle at all.
My cousin John's obituary.
https://www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/John-Moore?fbclid=IwAR3KfJoqQ3w9kwd-6n2bNxV2Gsbl4AUhswMYJyn_5s8bO4b4J9pel8Pf07w
DR Elmore, thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry.
A few weeks later a friend was visiting and liked the cats....and they liked him.....my uncle said there are plenty if you want one and gave him directions to the trailer park.
A few days later he asked his friend if he got his cat. His friend said no. He stopped and the man told him that two days after my uncle got his cats - someone poisoned ALL of his cats, the adults and the kittens. He had only his one indoor kitty left......
Two kitties escaped because of my uncle......
Well last night I was looking on some Roku Channels and this show popped up....from 1956-57.....Giant Step with Bert Parks.
I had never heard of it. It is entertaining and horrifying all at the same time. The comments on the YouTube video answered my question about what happened to the young man who was the winner on the show.....
The thinking music may be familiar to readers here at HHW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq0zWjw7Hew
Randy Rainbow alert. Hilarious.
https://youtu.be/jQ8ldD9wKmY
Thank you, DR George, for the CDs just delivered!
George thank you for the wonderful package!
So my question for ASK BK DAY is: Did you have a favorite game show that you watched as a young person?
And did you have any of the Home Versions of any of the TV quiz/game shows?
Wednesday afternoon greetings! Today is National Carrot Cake Day, so I’ve made some carrot cake bars that look yummy - film at 11.
With cream cheese frosting? Are the bars similar in flavor to the cake?
Yes, cream cheese frosting. I’ll let you know about the flavor, but the batter looked and smelled like carrot cake to me.
When it snows and then rains and then freezes and then snows
“Loathe” perhaps more accurately sums up my feelings on the matter
In other news, my back hurts
BK - have you announced the title or the story of your new book?
We just received a heartwarming email with photos from Keith's cousin regarding her parents. "63 years of marriage & one very important first dose of vaccine"
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
This just in: the carrot cake bars are delicious!
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
My eyes are giving up on me.
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
Congrats! I have an appointment this Friday to get the first shingles vaccine. :) I was told that I could schedule the second vaccine at that time.
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
Congrats! I have an appointment this Friday to get the first shingles vaccine. :) I was told that I could schedule the second vaccine at that time.
Smart getting it on a Friday in case you get sick. Slowly move and stretch your arm. Ice also helps if it hurts.
You live close enough to work it will be easy enough to go home if you want. Hopefully you will be fine.
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
Congrats! I have an appointment this Friday to get the first shingles vaccine. :) I was told that I could schedule the second vaccine at that time.
Smart getting it on a Friday in case you get sick. Slowly move and stretch your arm. Ice also helps if it hurts.
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
Congrats! I have an appointment this Friday to get the first shingles vaccine. :) I was told that I could schedule the second vaccine at that time.
Smart getting it on a Friday in case you get sick. Slowly move and stretch your arm. Ice also helps if it hurts.
I never had any side effects from either part one or two.
And another news flash: Richard and I have vaccine appointments on February 18!
We’d registered with our city health department last month with the understanding we’d be notified when we became eligible (which was Monday). We received the call at 6:45 this evening.
Congrats! I have an appointment this Friday to get the first shingles vaccine. :) I was told that I could schedule the second vaccine at that time.
Smart getting it on a Friday in case you get sick. Slowly move and stretch your arm. Ice also helps if it hurts.
I never had any side effects from either part one or two.
That's encouraging. :) I've never really had any kind of reaction from medication, that I know of.