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Title: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 12:55:02 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were short and semi-sweet, and now it is time for you to post until the short and semi-sweet cows come home.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 12:56:42 AM
And the word of the day is: CROMULENT!
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Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 01:19:22 AM
Wordle 1,295 5/6

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Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 01:54:04 AM
Topic of the Day:

Color:
Definitely The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, but the first movie I thought of is The Fall (https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Lee-Pace/dp/B001BPJJ9G/), starring Lee Pace.  There are several other movies called "The Fall," but this one is beautiful.

Black and White:
Metropolis
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans


Hybrid:
The Wizard of Oz ;)
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 02:50:14 AM
Fifteen pages done and I think I fixed everything I needed to fix.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2025, 04:14:27 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2025, 04:19:21 AM
After the loust night before. last night was amazing. I slept almost eright hours straight before I weoke around 4:15 for a bathroom break. I went back to sleep unril the alarm rang at 5:30. This morning I had a lot of cleanup after Stella had three - 3! count 'em 3! - hairball incidents. It was gross.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 04, 2025, 04:35:00 AM
So . . . today I need to finish the bathroom cleanup of the mess the plumbers left me and take the trash and recyclables to the basement. Then I will return to the iTunes mess. I'm still on the A's. The iTunes creators are so stupid. The mp3 files for an album are not on the computer's hard drive by title or song title. No sir, they are under the artist's name, so a cast abum or opera with 2-6 singers needs to be rebuit from a number of entries. My 2012 recording of Dearest Enemy has to be rebuit from these files:
Kim Criswell, Annalene Beechy
Kim Cruswell, Philip O'Reilly
Kim Criswell, Philip O'Reilly, John Molloy, Joe Corbett, Men's Chorus
Kim Criswell, Ladies' Chorus
Annalene Beechy, James Cleverton
Annabele Beechy, Ladies
Annabele Beechy, Rachel Kelly
James Cleverton, Men's Chorus
James Ceverton, Annabele Beechy, Ensemble
James Cleverton, Hal Cazelet
Rachel Kelly, Hal Cazelet

I'll never live to see the end of this mess. I'm now estimating this job weill take me around six months.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2025, 05:29:34 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2025, 05:30:22 AM
Another night, another bizarre dream. Good riddance to it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2025, 05:32:46 AM
On TCM last night I came in late for The Manchurian Candidate but watched to the end. Then I stayed awake for maybe half of Nightmare (1956) which seems to be a cult-like film, but I DVR'ed it so I can see it later.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: ChasSmith on January 04, 2025, 05:34:02 AM
Today is a real Saturday, but it feels like my fourth or fifth Saturday in a row.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:06:45 AM
Saturday.  And it is 15 degrees headed for 29 degrees and less than 24 hours away from 10 inches of snow - or so.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 06:22:04 AM
Bk, you wrote in the notes about possible leading ladies "the only two candidates they had either don’t want to audition or think they have other gigs"

Does "don’t want to audition" mean she'd accept an offer of the part if she didn't have to audition?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 06:22:39 AM
Rodzinski, glad you're feeling better!
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Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 06:23:19 AM
Iris, it's so good to see you posting more,  You were greatly missed.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 06:41:48 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 06:42:29 AM
Lousy night of little sleep. I dreamt of riding horses.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 06:49:54 AM
TOD 1:

B/W

8 1/2
Double Indemnity
Invention for Destruction (The World of Jules Verne)
The Bishop’s Wife
Citizen Kane
Night and the City

Color:

The Bandwagon
The Pirate
A Room With a View
Maurice
The Red Shoes
The Life and Death of Col. Blimp
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 06:50:38 AM
Plus, the movies already mentioned.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 06:51:32 AM
All-you-can-eat dim sum this morning. So much for any weighty resolutions.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2025, 07:13:32 AM
Saturday.  And it is 15 degrees headed for 29 degrees and less than 24 hours away from 10 inches of snow - or so.

Ahh...I know you are absolutely over the moon about this.  So much snow and so lovely to watch it drift from the sky and cover everything!

Or...not?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2025, 07:14:19 AM
All-you-can-eat dim sum this morning. So much for any weighty resolutions.

I could do some damage to an all-you-can-eat dim sum.  Will there be sticky rice?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 04, 2025, 07:24:12 AM
TOD:

Yes, those movies named are very beautiful, especially "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg".

I'll add, for color films:

"Lust for Life'
"The Black Rose"
"There's No Business Like Show Business"
"Leave Her to Heaven"
"Blood and Sand"
"Black Narcissus"

And for black-and-white:

"Sunrise"
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf"
"A Place in the Sun"
"Hud"
"Seconds"
"Manhattan"


Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 08:41:16 AM
Lousy night of little sleep. I dreamt of riding horses.


Maybe we can set that horse dream to music.  The (decidedly serious) show FAMILY MUSIC, which I co-wrote with the fabulous Marian Weiner, actually has a song that started with "Last night I dreamed of a grey horse, running across a cloudy sky"

"Run With Me" - at start of this Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vLnGZVtRc4
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 09:22:36 AM
DR Iris I hope you have enough food and supplies, and do not need to go outside for a few days.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 09:23:17 AM
DR Rodzinski I'm glad you can eat again.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 09:24:07 AM
Who is going to make those Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies?
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 09:24:12 AM
I guess I'm up - maybe four hours of sleep. I really think those ribs did a number on me.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 09:25:23 AM
I used to bake cereal cookies that were good, though did not look pretty like these do.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 09:25:57 AM
Freddie - it's a membership company so everyone has to audition. The only two gals they had that were anywhere near being okay for the show think they have paying gigs coming up, but my guess is those aren't  real yet and they're just hoping they are. I'm happy to go outside for that role because without someone great we don't have a show.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 09:26:38 AM
I wonder if I still have the recipe. I think they had Rice Krispies, Cornflakes, and Oatmeal.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:13:25 AM
DR Jane-

I remember baking cookies using the recipe that came with Quaker Oats.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:14:01 AM
Here it is:

Ingredients

1 1/4 Cup(s) (2-1/2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
3/4 Cup(s) firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 Cup(s) granulated sugar
1 Egg(s)
1 Teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 1/2 Cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 Teaspoon(s) Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon(s) salt (optional)
1/4 Teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
3 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)

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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:14:42 AM
Cooking Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F.
In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy.
Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well.
Add oats; mix well.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 9 minutes for a chewy cookie or 10 to 11 minutes for a crisp cookie.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack.
Cool completely.
Store tightly covered.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:14:57 AM
I added chocolate chips.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 10:15:04 AM
Two!
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 10:15:35 AM
I added chocolate chips.

Always a good idea.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:15:43 AM
Iris, it's so good to see you posting more,  You were greatly missed.

Thank you so much, Freddie!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:16:54 AM
I do need to go out on Tuesday for my follow up appointment with my surgeon.

I really hope we have no remaining snow and ice on the ground.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:17:23 AM
I added chocolate chips.

Always a good idea.

I agree!
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:18:02 AM
Hello, John G.!

Enjoy the dim sum!

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Post by: Laura on January 04, 2025, 10:19:07 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:20:06 AM
TTFN
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 10:20:25 AM
Good morning, Laura!
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Post by: Laura on January 04, 2025, 10:21:43 AM
The first big trash bag of clutter for the new year is out in the bin.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 10:22:41 AM
Freddie - it's a membership company so everyone has to audition. The only two gals they had that were anywhere near being okay for the show think they have paying gigs coming up, but my guess is those aren't  real yet and they're just hoping they are. I'm happy to go outside for that role because without someone great we don't have a show.


That's great that you're happy doing that.
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Post by: Laura on January 04, 2025, 10:24:16 AM
Great to see you, Iris! I hope you are feeling better.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 11:18:39 AM
Hello, John G.!

Enjoy the dim sum!



I ate and ate and ate. Now it's nap time.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 12:02:36 PM
Saturday.  And it is 15 degrees headed for 29 degrees and less than 24 hours away from 10 inches of snow - or so.

Oh, my goodness!  Stay safe and warm, Jrand!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 12:09:07 PM
Lousy night of little sleep. I dreamt of riding horses.


Maybe we can set that horse dream to music.  The (decidedly serious) show FAMILY MUSIC, which I co-wrote with the fabulous Marian Weiner, actually has a song that started with "Last night I dreamed of a grey horse, running across a cloudy sky"

"Run With Me" - at start of this Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vLnGZVtRc4

Very nice, Freddie. :)
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 12:11:19 PM
DR Jane-

I remember baking cookies using the recipe that came with Quaker Oats.

A tried and true recipe! ;D
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 12:12:34 PM
I added chocolate chips.

Always a good idea.

Agreed!
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Post by: MichaelG on January 04, 2025, 12:17:39 PM
TOD: For color, I found What Dreams May Come starring Robin Williams to be visually stunning. For black and white, the look of The Third Man has really stayed with me.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 12:23:36 PM
I do need to go out on Tuesday for my follow up appointment with my surgeon.

I really hope we have no remaining snow and ice on the ground.

Is someone driving you to your appointment?
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 12:29:38 PM
Thank you for the recipe DR Iris.  My recipe was different.  I went in search of it to confirm if it included Corn Flakes or not.  It didn't though I might have occassionally tossed them in the mix.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 12:29:52 PM

Here is the original receipe.

1 cup Crisco
1.5 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

2 Cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt

1 cup Quaker Oats2 cups Rice Krispies

Bake on 325 degrees until light brown
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Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 12:31:27 PM
Topic of the Day addendum:

Loving Vincent (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k8xcLdOjX6w)

The entire movie was hand-painted frame by frame!
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 12:32:12 PM
DR Iris, vibes the snow and ice are gone by Tuesday morning.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 12:44:56 PM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 12:45:04 PM
Three!
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 01:06:17 PM
Jimmy Carter said he wanted to live long enough to vote.  Then he lived even longer.  I wonder if he intentionally held out so that the flag would be flying half-staff on January 20th.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 01:59:02 PM
Good morning afternoon, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 01:59:10 PM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 01:59:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, BK, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:00:15 PM
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 04, 2025, 02:00:29 PM
Thanks for the kind thoughts Jane and Freddie. I could always eat, but o just had to be careful as I felt something bad coming in that gets much worse if I don’t adjust my eating habits. And I do have the bad habit of reclining after meals. Can’t do that.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:00:36 PM
Now spaghetti, I can really get behind!    :)
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:01:31 PM
And the word of the day is: CROMULENT!

I remember that from Sunday in the Park with George!      ;)
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 04, 2025, 02:01:36 PM
Tales of Hoffman looks great to me. Also Leave Her to Heaven.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:08:51 PM
Thanks for the recipe, DR DR Iris!
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Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 02:09:11 PM
Lousy night of little sleep. I dreamt of riding horses.


Maybe we can set that horse dream to music.  The (decidedly serious) show FAMILY MUSIC, which I co-wrote with the fabulous Marian Weiner, actually has a song that started with "Last night I dreamed of a grey horse, running across a cloudy sky"

"Run With Me" - at start of this Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vLnGZVtRc4

Very nice, Freddie. :)

Thanks, George.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 02:09:31 PM
Tales of Hoffman looks great to me. Also Leave Her to Heaven.

The Powell-Pressburger movies all look great. Black Narcissus too
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:15:06 PM
Thanks for the recipe, DR Jane.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 02:19:55 PM
Thanks for the kind thoughts Jane and Freddie. I could always eat, but o just had to be careful as I felt something bad coming in that gets much worse if I don’t adjust my eating habits. And I do have the bad habit of reclining after meals. Can’t do that.

There was a time I would look at food and decide if I wanted to deal with the pain of GERD or IBS.  Thankfully the medication I am on for GERD helps my IBS and I don't need to be as careful with food as often.

I have a friend who swore drinking lots of water cured her GERD, yet for me it seemed to make it worse.  Natural black licorice helps but it also makes IBS worse. I had to give up milk chocolate and now appreciate dark chocolate more.  Nestle chocolate really bothers me and now I use Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate chips.  Absolutely no carbinated drinks.

What foods do you find that make it worse?
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:22:32 PM
DR Jane, my DH started an Rx recently for GERD and has found it to be pretty effective. I don't know what it's called.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:23:03 PM
Before that, it was TUMS after almost every meal.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:24:00 PM
We actually saw the sun for a little bit today, which was nice. I don't think the "feels like" has gotten above 0, however.

But I'll take that over snow.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:25:58 PM
I thought the sets, costumes, and "look" of the recent Wicked were pretty impressive.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:31:16 PM
  TOD: For color, I found What Dreams May Come starring Robin Williams to be visually stunning.

Yes!!
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 02:34:10 PM
DR Jane, my DH started an Rx recently for GERD and has found it to be pretty effective. I don't know what it's called.

I'm taking Protonix.  I first one I tried didn't work and made my stomach hurt more than usual.  Nothing completely stops bad GERD but the right one makes life better.  The meds also got me off of my mostly Basmati diet I was on for my IBS.  I can east Big Ass Salads again.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 02:34:26 PM
Before that, it was TUMS after almost every meal.

Tums just make me sick.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 02:34:56 PM
Does anyone have snow yet?
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 02:40:20 PM
Keith got Wordle in three today :)
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Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 02:43:00 PM
Does anyone have snow yet?

Not here in Tumwater.
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Post by: George on January 04, 2025, 02:43:16 PM
Keith got Wordle in three today :)

Congrats to Keith!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:44:26 PM
 :)
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 04, 2025, 02:49:40 PM
Thanks for the kind thoughts Jane and Freddie. I could always eat, but o just had to be careful as I felt something bad coming in that gets much worse if I don’t adjust my eating habits. And I do have the bad habit of reclining after meals. Can’t do that.

There was a time I would look at food and decide if I wanted to deal with the pain of GERD or IBS.  Thankfully the medication I am on for GERD helps my IBS and I don't need to be as careful with food as often.

I have a friend who swore drinking lots of water cured her GERD, yet for me it seemed to make it worse.  Natural black licorice helps but it also makes IBS worse. I had to give up milk chocolate and now appreciate dark chocolate more.  Nestle chocolate really bothers me and now I use Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate chips.  Absolutely no carbinated drinks.

What foods do you find that make it worse?


When it comes on, no particular food makes it worse. Maybe tomatoes. JohnG brought up a hiatal hernia, and a lot of the symptoms tracked. I really think it happens because I eat too quickly sometimes.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 04, 2025, 02:50:14 PM
I definitely stay away from low-quality chocolate.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:52:20 PM
One more.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 02:52:27 PM
PAGE FOUR
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Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 03:04:14 PM
Does anyone have snow yet?

Not here in Tumwater.

But do they eat Tums in Tumwater?
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 03:08:30 PM
Good question, DR Freddie.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 03:08:45 PM
Do they drink water in Tumwater, for that matter?
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 03:09:13 PM
These are the burning questions of the day, which DR George must answer!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 03:09:28 PM
Got my 2024 W2 already.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 03:09:50 PM
So I'm ready to file my taxes!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 03:09:58 PM
Not really.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 03:23:29 PM
Does anyone have snow yet?

Not here in Tumwater.

LOL.  I bet you have tons of rain like we do.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 03:23:43 PM
Keith got Wordle in three today :)

Congrats to Keith!

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 03:28:54 PM
Thanks for the kind thoughts Jane and Freddie. I could always eat, but o just had to be careful as I felt something bad coming in that gets much worse if I don’t adjust my eating habits. And I do have the bad habit of reclining after meals. Can’t do that.

There was a time I would look at food and decide if I wanted to deal with the pain of GERD or IBS.  Thankfully the medication I am on for GERD helps my IBS and I don't need to be as careful with food as often.

I have a friend who swore drinking lots of water cured her GERD, yet for me it seemed to make it worse.  Natural black licorice helps but it also makes IBS worse. I had to give up milk chocolate and now appreciate dark chocolate more.  Nestle chocolate really bothers me and now I use Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate chips.  Absolutely no carbinated drinks.

What foods do you find that make it worse?


When it comes on, no particular food makes it worse. Maybe tomatoes. JohnG brought up a hiatal hernia, and a lot of the symptoms tracked. I really think it happens because I eat too quickly sometimes.

I couldn't eat tomatoes or tomato sauces for a long time.  Onions too.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:19:30 PM
On hold with UPS - no one can find this package that was supposedly delivered yesterday but wasn't. They keep telling me someone will call me and no one ever does.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:20:03 PM
Outrageous. And a twelve-minute hold.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:20:49 PM
Futzing and finessing took a long time. I've only written three or four new pages, but I should be able to do more in an hour or so.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:21:17 PM
Had a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich for food.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:21:53 PM
What is this page four malarkey?
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:22:02 PM
Not very sporting.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:22:38 PM
Been dozing off.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:22:47 PM
I hate being on hold.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:23:09 PM
I hate the music one is forced to listen to on endless repeat.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:23:47 PM
Hopefully, they'll answer soon.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 04:25:18 PM
On hold with UPS - no one can find this package that was supposedly delivered yesterday but wasn't. They keep telling me someone will call me and no one ever does.

 >:(
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 04:25:30 PM
Vibes the missing package is found.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:25:34 PM
I must say, my UPS Store has not been helpful or caring about this. They just keep saying to file a claim. First of all, I can't file anything, the shipper has to do that. They just want to get off the phone with me. I've been a customer at this UPS Store even before they moved to this location, and let me tell you how long that is - about twenty-five YEARS.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:25:45 PM
Just ridic.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 04:26:32 PM
I hate the music one is forced to listen to on endless repeat.

I hate that the music is soooo loud when I am on hold.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:27:18 PM
Have no idea if anyone at the hub has bothered to look for it because - they don't call back as promised.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:27:32 PM
No one wants to do their job.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:27:42 PM
Or take responsibility.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 04:28:09 PM
They just don't care. And it's why they're all losing money.
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Post by: MichaelG on January 04, 2025, 05:36:00 PM
I thought the sets, costumes, and "look" of the recent Wicked were pretty impressive.

Agreed!
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Post by: KevinH on January 04, 2025, 05:54:33 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on January 04, 2025, 05:54:43 PM
Wordle:  3/6
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Post by: KevinH on January 04, 2025, 05:56:32 PM
Keith got Wordle in three today :)


Congrats to Keith!
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 05:57:38 PM
Wordle:  3/6

Well done.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 05:57:49 PM
Keith got Wordle in three today :)


Congrats to Keith!

Thanks.
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Post by: KevinH on January 04, 2025, 05:58:07 PM
Wordle:  3/6

Well done.



Thanks!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: KevinH on January 04, 2025, 05:59:46 PM
Snow is coming to Northern Virginia too.  I hope there won't be as much as the weather app on my phone forecasts:  9-11 inches
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 06:20:37 PM
Six pages so far, but they're really good pages and were really fun to write. I don't know if I have nine more in me, but I'll take an hour break and then start up again and see how far I get.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:21:37 PM
That would be a lot for an area that's not used to it, DR KevinH.
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Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 06:21:38 PM
DR Kevin is the snow expected early tomorrow evening?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:32:03 PM
DR JANE no snow here in the dark.....but snow expected as the sun comes up.

We shall see what happens.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:32:20 PM
I may take a glance at WICKED tonight we shall see.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:34:21 PM
It is another fashion show at the Timberwolves game tonight.....Luka is wearing a black turtle neck shirt, black jeans, and a brown leather vest, and stylish brown shoes.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:34:33 PM
Continued writing vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:37:10 PM
This is the "chart" my DH was presented with at Temple last night, which he and the band were expected to sight-read.

The Hebrew goes from right to left, but the chord symbols go from left to right. Also, they were not advised until they started playing what key the Cantor (on guitar) was playing in.

I would have run screaming from the building.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:41:19 PM
I am bamboozled by that chart DR singdaw.

I need a drink.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:42:11 PM
Anyone planning to watch the Golden Globes tomorrow night?
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:43:44 PM
I believe they are airing on CBS and/or on Paramount+ with Showtime.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:43:52 PM
I had about $10 in Papa Johns Dough money that was soon to expire.

So I ordered two medium one topping pizzas at $6.99 each for delivery.  With all of the added charges - less my Dough - the charge was $9.69 and I tipped the driver $5.....so I have food for the snow in for about $15.

Pizza is NOT on my diet but I thought I might get by if I make it last three days and don't have to cook!

I only hope I don't lose power.

No snow yet!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:44:26 PM
Not me DR singdaw.....I have sworn off "award" shows.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 06:44:30 PM
DR JANE no snow here in the dark.....but snow expected as the sun comes up.

We shall see what happens.

Good luck.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 04, 2025, 06:45:32 PM
Tonight seems to be "improvised movies" night on TCM.

I can't think of a form I hate more.....not nearly as clever or smart or real as they think they are......

Actors really do need a script AND a director.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 06:45:46 PM
This is the "chart" my DH was presented with at Temple last night, which he and the band were expected to sight-read.

The Hebrew goes from right to left, but the chord symbols go from left to right. Also, they were not advised until they started playing what key the Cantor (on guitar) was playing in.

I would have run screaming from the building.

Oh my, how well did they manage?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:46:22 PM
~~~SURVIVING THE STORM VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand74 and DR KevinH and any others in the path. Does that include DR DR Iris?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 06:46:26 PM
I had about $10 in Papa Johns Dough money that was soon to expire.

So I ordered two medium one topping pizzas at $6.99 each for delivery.  With all of the added charges - less my Dough - the charge was $9.69 and I tipped the driver $5.....so I have food for the snow in for about $15.

Pizza is NOT on my diet but I thought I might get by if I make it last three days and don't have to cook!

I only hope I don't lose power.

No snow yet!

Oh right, power.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 06:46:59 PM
POWER STAYING ON VIBES FOR EVERYONE!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:47:30 PM
  Oh my, how well did they manage?   

I haven't listened to the stream yet, but I think the word "trainwreck" was used.       :)
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 06:47:40 PM
~~~SURVIVING THE STORM VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand74 and DR KevinH and any others in the path. Does that include DR DR Iris?

It does.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Jane on January 04, 2025, 06:48:02 PM
  Oh my, how well did they manage?   

I haven't listened to the stream yet, but I think the word "trainwreck" was used.       :)

;D
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:57:54 PM
Here is David Hurwitz's 2024 ALDA Awards - (Avoid Like Death Awards)  - Celebrating the worst of classical music in the past year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3KBxSCXRbg
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 06:58:01 PM
PAGE SIX
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 07:05:41 PM
This is the "chart" my DH was presented with at Temple last night, which he and the band were expected to sight-read.

The Hebrew goes from right to left, but the chord symbols go from left to right. Also, they were not advised until they started playing what key the Cantor (on guitar) was playing in.

I would have run screaming from the building.


As BK might say, oy and vey!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 07:13:25 PM
I had about $10 in Papa Johns Dough money that was soon to expire.

So I ordered two medium one topping pizzas at $6.99 each for delivery.  With all of the added charges - less my Dough - the charge was $9.69 and I tipped the driver $5.....so I have food for the snow in for about $15.

Pizza is NOT on my diet but I thought I might get by if I make it last three days and don't have to cook!

I only hope I don't lose power.

No snow yet!


Vibes for getting through the storm just fine!
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 07:19:53 PM
I think meteorologists should have a new storm-rating system.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 07:20:12 PM
Batten down the hatches, Gladys! It's gonna be a two-pizza storm!
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Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2025, 07:27:06 PM
Saturday night greetings!

~~~SURVIVING THE STORM VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand74 and DR KevinH and any others in the path. Does that include DR DR Iris?

We are also in the path, expecting 6-10 inches of snow >:(
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: Freddie on January 04, 2025, 07:38:17 PM
Saturday night greetings!

~~~SURVIVING THE STORM VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand74 and DR KevinH and any others in the path. Does that include DR DR Iris?

We are also in the path, expecting 6-10 inches of snow >:(


Ginny - Sending vibes for dealing with the snow to you and Richard!
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Post by: Ginny on January 04, 2025, 07:42:24 PM
Thank you, DR Freddie.  We are hunkered down, just waiting for it.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 07:54:58 PM
Sorry I missed you, DR Ginny! Of course, thinking of you as well.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 07:55:15 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on January 04, 2025, 07:55:22 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 08:23:41 PM
I do need to go out on Tuesday for my follow up appointment with my surgeon.

I really hope we have no remaining snow and ice on the ground.

Is someone driving you to your appointment?

Yes, Jane, I hired my late mother’s caregiver for all of my appointments.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 08:24:33 PM
I have been alone for all of the medical appointments, other than her.

It’s been challenging, to say the least.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 08:26:52 PM
Our current weather forecast:

Sunday Night, Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 24. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday, Snow. High near 27. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday Night, Snow likely, mainly before 1am.

🥶 I am not amused.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 08:27:22 PM
I miss living in Arizona and California!
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 08:29:21 PM
Sending weather vibes to all affected.

Stay warm and safe.

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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:49:34 PM
Good evening, all.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:50:09 PM
It's been a frazzled evening. Dance was good, just long.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:50:42 PM
After dim sum, I didn't eat much of anything tonight.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:50:52 PM
I'm hungry now.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:51:03 PM
But it's bedtime.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:51:44 PM
I started listening to the Wicked soundtrack, which I got from the library.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:52:17 PM
I listened to more of it than I have been able to of the OBC.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:52:53 PM
I only made it through 10 minutes of Baron Munchausen.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:53:21 PM
It's visually stunning, but I just wasn't in the mood.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:54:00 PM
I did manage to read four chapters of a manuscript I am late in reading.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:54:16 PM
That was good.
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:54:38 PM
Let's move on ...
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:54:51 PM
In one ...
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:54:59 PM
Seven!
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 08:55:17 PM
Hello, 0 guests!
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Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 09:11:22 PM
TOD 2:

Animation:

Spirited Away
Sleeping Beauty

Color:
Ma Vie en rose
Asteroid City
Fanny and Alexander
The Red Balloon

B/W
The Seventh Seal
Touch of Evil
Judex

Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: John G. on January 04, 2025, 09:11:35 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:33:12 PM
It's hard to go to deal with doctors without a support person there, especially for serious issues.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:33:22 PM
Ah, the page that shall not be named.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:33:56 PM
Ten pages so far and I can definitely do at least a couple more before bed, and there's nothing wrong with twelve pages in a day.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:34:19 PM
But if I'm on a roll, it could end up at fifteen. We shall see.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:34:38 PM
Time to write some notes, because I haven't already written enough today.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:34:47 PM
Why I oughta...
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:34:54 PM
Fish?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:35:11 PM
Get me off this damn Geraldine Page.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:37:00 PM
I was watching a movie that Maureen Stapleton is in. They had really good old age make-up on her, not that she wasn't old when this film was made, because she was, but boy, the makeup made her look like a slightly thinner version of my grandmother, Grandma Gelfinbaum in the Kritzer books, Grandma Gross in real life. Gussie Gross.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:37:36 PM
We haven't even gotten to 200 postings yet.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:37:43 PM
Not very sporting.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:38:07 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:38:15 PM
Certainly not here.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:38:35 PM
The East Coasters are probably snuggled in their beds.
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Post by: bk on January 04, 2025, 11:38:58 PM
I really need a good night's sleep tonight.
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Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 11:55:15 PM
It's hard to go to deal with doctors without a support person there, especially for serious issues.
It really is.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 04, 2025, 11:56:47 PM
The East Coasters are probably snuggled in their beds.

Not all.😉
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: DR Iris on January 05, 2025, 12:02:33 AM
BK, I hope you get a good night’s sleep tonight.

Hope all of us do.

Sweet dreams.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:08:06 AM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7832.0;attach=24875)

;D
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:09:23 AM
Does anyone have snow yet?

Not here in Tumwater.

But do they eat Tums in Tumwater?

I eat Tums in Tumwater! ;)
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:10:36 AM
Do they drink water in Tumwater, for that matter?

The name Tumwater comes from the "tumbling waters" of the Deschutes River that flows through the area  :)
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:11:08 AM
These are the burning questions of the day, which DR George must answer!

I has answered! :D
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:11:37 AM
Does anyone have snow yet?

Not here in Tumwater.

LOL.  I bet you have tons of rain like we do.

It's been raining most of the day today!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:12:00 AM
On hold with UPS - no one can find this package that was supposedly delivered yesterday but wasn't. They keep telling me someone will call me and no one ever does.

How rude! >:(
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:12:15 AM
Had a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich for food.

Yum!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:12:57 AM
I drove through Taco Bell and wanted to get their new chicken bites things, but they were out. :P
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Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:13:32 AM
What is this page four malarkey?

Page Four??  We're on PAGE EIGHT now!!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:13:41 AM
;D
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:14:39 AM
Snow is coming to Northern Virginia too.  I hope there won't be as much as the weather app on my phone forecasts:  9-11 inches

Yikes! :o
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:16:29 AM
This is the "chart" my DH was presented with at Temple last night, which he and the band were expected to sight-read.

The Hebrew goes from right to left, but the chord symbols go from left to right. Also, they were not advised until they started playing what key the Cantor (on guitar) was playing in.

I would have run screaming from the building.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7832.0;attach=24877)

WTH?? :o
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:17:23 AM
Anyone planning to watch the Golden Globes tomorrow night?

I didn't know that they were on!  I'll ask my sister's boyfriend to record them for me.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:19:06 AM
I had about $10 in Papa Johns Dough money that was soon to expire.

So I ordered two medium one topping pizzas at $6.99 each for delivery.  With all of the added charges - less my Dough - the charge was $9.69 and I tipped the driver $5.....so I have food for the snow in for about $15.

Pizza is NOT on my diet but I thought I might get by if I make it last three days and don't have to cook!

I only hope I don't lose power.

No snow yet!

That's grand, Jrand! ;)
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Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:20:09 AM
~~~Power-Stay-On Vibes for Jrand and Everyone!!~~~
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Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:20:50 AM
  Oh my, how well did they manage?   

I haven't listened to the stream yet, but I think the word "trainwreck" was used.       :)

::)
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Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:21:35 AM
Saturday night greetings!

~~~SURVIVING THE STORM VIBES~~~ for DR Jrand74 and DR KevinH and any others in the path. Does that include DR DR Iris?

We are also in the path, expecting 6-10 inches of snow >:(

Oh, my!
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Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:23:42 AM
Ten pages so far and I can definitely do at least a couple more before bed, and there's nothing wrong with twelve pages in a day.
But if I'm on a roll, it could end up at fifteen. We shall see.

PUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: George on January 05, 2025, 12:25:48 AM
I really need a good night's sleep tonight.

~~~Vibes for a Good Night Sleep for BK and Anyone Else!!~~~
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:39:20 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:39:27 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:39:35 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:39:45 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:39:51 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:42:32 AM
I think I'll shower and then try writing four more pages.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:42:41 AM
We'll see how that all works.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:43:15 AM
Where'd George get to?
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:43:29 AM
He's probably down a rabbit hole.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:43:42 AM
Guess I'll change the topic.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:43:49 AM
Why not?
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:43:58 AM
Who is gonna stop me?
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:44:08 AM
I won't get in my own way.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:45:01 AM
I may go shopping for an already assembled bar stool that's more comfy than this awful thing I have.
Title: Re: THE SHORT AND SEMI-SWEET NOTES
Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:45:27 AM
I have no idea where to even look for such a thing. Does Macy's have them?
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:45:36 AM
I have no idea.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:45:42 AM
Not one.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:46:08 AM
I certainly don't want to go to Ikea because I would have to assemble whatever I got there.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:46:20 AM
I must research, I guess.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:46:53 AM
I do feel that page nine is waiting in the wings.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2025, 12:46:58 AM
See?