If anyone's interested, the Berlin Komische Oper's new production of the Weill-Brecht opera, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahahonny, is on YouTube through Oct. 29.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQsgynlWGRg
:)
And in my house, with the Southern Baptist background, sh*t was commonplace. Largely because it's not considered a swear word in Germany. We knew not to say it in public. But hell or damn were strictly forbidden.
So, Extea vibes for BK that his woes get solved.
So, adding insult to our various injuries...
Gasoline is up nearly 20 cents from a week or two ago.
Prices are up on MANY of the usual things I buy at the supermarket. Of course those have been creeping up for a while.
But worst of all, there are signs of shortages -- at least in paper goods. I'm late to the par-tay on this one, because I only got wind of it yesterday evening when I made that stop in a supermarket outside of my own local area, and noticed that their paper goods aisle was COMPLETELY EMPTY. Just like in spring of 2020. I kid you not.
I asked someone up front, saying I was only curious, but are we in an actual shortage again? She said not necessarily, but every time they stock up, their customers empty those shelves in pretty short order. She actually said "they seem to be pretty grabby around here", and "here" happens to be a fairly well to do community.
So this morning I checked in on the news, which I simply don't do every day, and sure enough, they're hinting at it, blaming it on the backlog at the ports. I said to myself, the HELL with this, and I just came back from two stores with a few 12-packs of toilet paper. We're good on paper towels here, and those seem to be in better supply. But I'll be taking inventory of what we've got, and damn it to HELL we're building that stash back up again. Not inordinately, but we're going to have at least a few months supply here, which we've basically done since things became available again after last time.
TECH WOES!!!!!! :P
The audio of State of Terror just came in at the library, not even 24 hours after I placed a reservation. I’m still on with IT or I’d start listening now.
If anyone's interested, the Berlin Komische Oper's new production of the Weill-Brecht opera, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahahonny, is on YouTube through Oct. 29.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQsgynlWGRg
:)
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Hi, George!
My apologies DR George, and condolences on the loss of your friend Rick :(
So, adding insult to our various injuries...
Gasoline is up nearly 20 cents from a week or two ago.
Prices are up on MANY of the usual things I buy at the supermarket. Of course those have been creeping up for a while.
But worst of all, there are signs of shortages -- at least in paper goods. I'm late to the par-tay on this one, because I only got wind of it yesterday evening when I made that stop in a supermarket outside of my own local area, and noticed that their paper goods aisle was COMPLETELY EMPTY. Just like in spring of 2020. I kid you not.
I asked someone up front, saying I was only curious, but are we in an actual shortage again? She said not necessarily, but every time they stock up, their customers empty those shelves in pretty short order. She actually said "they seem to be pretty grabby around here", and "here" happens to be a fairly well to do community.
So this morning I checked in on the news, which I simply don't do every day, and sure enough, they're hinting at it, blaming it on the backlog at the ports. I said to myself, the HELL with this, and I just came back from two stores with a few 12-packs of toilet paper. We're good on paper towels here, and those seem to be in better supply. But I'll be taking inventory of what we've got, and damn it to HELL we're building that stash back up again. Not inordinately, but we're going to have at least a few months supply here, which we've basically done since things became available again after last time.
I read an interesting interview with a worker at one of the ports. He said everyone is blaming someone else for the problem. Previously I had only heard that the truckers are to blame. This guy said trucks were there.
From DR John:QuoteAnd in my house, with the Southern Baptist background, sh*t was commonplace. Largely because it's not considered a swear word in Germany. We knew not to say it in public. But hell or damn were strictly forbidden.
This thinking is probably why it is the word of choice for me.
I did have to curtail the use of the word when almost two year old used it in an embarrassing situation ;D
My condolences on the loss of your friend, DR Geroge.
I picked up my new/refurbished lap top today and set it up. I also picked up my EOL laptop and will eventually take it to the prop room at the Putnam County Playhouse where one day it will be just what some director needs.
I am waiting for a flower burger to be delivered. Has anyone heard of a flower burger? It's a nationwide chain of vegan burgers. Very limited menu -- SIX! types of vegan burger, baked potato wedges, a few other things. I just heard about it the other day.
My flower burger is here.
TTFN.
From DR John:QuoteAnd in my house, with the Southern Baptist background, sh*t was commonplace. Largely because it's not considered a swear word in Germany. We knew not to say it in public. But hell or damn were strictly forbidden.
This thinking is probably why it is the word of choice for me.
I did have to curtail the use of the word when almost two year old used it in an embarrassing situation ;D
When one of the daughters of my friend Margo was three or four, Margo said that in response to something that Margo told her, one of them said very nonchalantly, "Mom, don't f*ck with my mind."
:o
Margo didn't laugh in front of her, but it was difficult. She did have a talk with her daughter about what words she could say and shouldn't. :))
I am sort of looking around for a local shop that will service the Smart Car - my first query was a no go.
I used to work with a woman who didn't want her kids to call other people stupid and therefore that was a forbidden word. When they'd get angry they'd say, "Stupid, stupid, stupid" rather than the classic swear words.
The flower burger was an interesting experience. Not great, but not bad. Next time I'll try a different one. It seems they were born in Italy and LA is the only US location. I do like the concept.
DR Jeanne what was the combination you got?
DR Jeanne what was the combination you got?
I tried the Classic Chickpea. It had a yellow bun. It was a bit plain, but it could be doctored up a bit. Grubhub allows you to choose extra toppings. Next time I'll probably try the Tangy Chickpea. The burgers are big and the potato wedges were good.
DR John I am glad I know people like you who live in Texas. The news from there lately is crazy at times.
What a headline!
"Books on Holocaust should be balanced with 'opposing' views, school leader tells teachers"
https://www.yahoo.com/news/southlake-school-leader-tells-teachers-190009419.html
The audio of State of Terror just came in at the library, not even 24 hours after I placed a reservation. I’m still on with IT or I’d start listening now.
I'm on the seventh of 14 parts, so I'm zipping right through. It's fun. Great lit? No. But a very enjoyable thriller.
I don't know that I want to read it. I am sure to find your comments very interesting.
DR John I am glad I know people like you who live in Texas. The news from there lately is crazy at times.
What a headline!
"Books on Holocaust should be balanced with 'opposing' views, school leader tells teachers"
https://www.yahoo.com/news/southlake-school-leader-tells-teachers-190009419.html
Lots of a-holes here in Texas.
The audio of State of Terror just came in at the library, not even 24 hours after I placed a reservation. I’m still on with IT or I’d start listening now.
I'm on the seventh of 14 parts, so I'm zipping right through. It's fun. Great lit? No. But a very enjoyable thriller.
I don't know that I want to read it. I am sure to find your comments very interesting.
Political thriller, I should say.
Then I spoke with Mom for a while as I made my galette.
Then I spoke with Mom for a while as I made my galette.
Is that was the photo was of? It looked good.
Forgot to mention that in that horrid Diabolique remake, a young and quite bad actor plays a member of a two-person video crew doing a commercial for the school where the film takes place. His name was Jeffrey Abrams and he would, of course, soon become J.J. Abrams - and I find him to be just as uninspired as a filmmaker.
Does it indeed have only 3 wheels, DR Jrand71? It was kind of hard to tell from the picture.
I used to work with a woman who didn't want her kids to call other people stupid and therefore that was a forbidden word. When they'd get angry they'd say, "Stupid, stupid, stupid" rather than the classic swear words.
I like this :)
DR George have you read the latest news?
"People who got Johnson & Johnson Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine as a first shot had a stronger immune response when boosted with vaccines from Pfizer Inc /BioNTech SE or Moderna Inc , a study run by the National Institutes of Health showed on Wednesday."
DR John I am glad I know people like you who live in Texas. The news from there lately is crazy at times.
What a headline!
"Books on Holocaust should be balanced with 'opposing' views, school leader tells teachers"
https://www.yahoo.com/news/southlake-school-leader-tells-teachers-190009419.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/southlake-school-leader-tells-teachers-190009419.html)
Tonight’s experiment
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Tonight’s experiment
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Yummy!! What's in it that makes it red?
What is this page five malarkey?
Tonight’s experiment
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Yummy!! What's in it that makes it red?
Blood.
Our weather is definitely Autumn weather.
Although we may get back into the sixties on Saturday.
Are you watching ONLY MURDERS IN OUR BUILDING?
I don’t remember THINNER.
Are you watching ONLY MURDERS IN OUR BUILDING?
I've never heard of this.
Are you watching ONLY MURDERS IN OUR BUILDING?
I've never heard of this.
Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez, with Nathan Lane and Sting.
I don’t remember THINNER.
I read the book, but I've never seen the movie. The book was very good...from what I remember.
I don’t remember THINNER.
I read the book, but I've never seen the movie. The book was very good...from what I remember.
That was a Richard Bachman book, wasn’t it.