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Title: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 12:08:22 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were indeed extra crispy, and now it is time for you to post until the extra crispy cows come home.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 12:09:04 AM
And the word of the day is: CONSUMMATE!
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 12:50:16 AM
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Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 12:51:45 AM
:D
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 12:51:55 AM
Topic of the Day:  At Long Last Love and Xanadu are the two that I can think of. :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 04:32:43 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 04:35:20 AM
Awful night of sleep. I could not get comfortable and sharing my bed with Annabelle & Thatch can be either fun or hell. Last night was hell. Curiously, Stella, who lkes sleeping next to me during the day while I'm watching TV, doesn't come near the bed after 9:00PM. I wonder if A & T have told her to get lost?
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 04:37:20 AM
DR Freddie, the Facebook friend lives in Florida. I think she's getting these 25 books as Hanukka gifts. I just want her to resolve the number of books she wants and let me sign them and get them to her.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 04:38:27 AM
DR Rodzinski, I didn't realize Annabelle & Thatch was available through Barnes & Noble! Thanks for letting mne know.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 04:45:28 AM
I am taking it very easy today. Tomorrow is hopefully laundry day, and all I really want to do today is laze around and hpefully get some sleep.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 04:46:30 AM
Former DR Charles Pogue is ideed living in Kentucky, but I can never remember if he is in Lexington or Louisville.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 05:15:02 AM
DR Freddie, the Facebook friend lives in Florida. I think she's getting these 25 books as Hanukka gifts. I just want her to resolve the number of books she wants and let me sign them and get


I see, thanks for answering, Larry.  It is wonderful to have a fan like that, and she sounds worth the extra effort!
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Post by: Jrand75 on September 13, 2025, 05:37:34 AM
The Brain in Indiana - I remember that. MR BK, DR CEP, former DR KURTSOWENS and I went to a downtown deli so MR BK could see some Indianapolis Jews.....then to the theeder to see the show where we had roped off seats center center....then afterwards we joined many cast members at a nice downtown bar - I forget its name now....I think it's a woman's name....but fun was had by all.
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Post by: Jrand75 on September 13, 2025, 05:38:53 AM
Oh....I guess there WERE some words scratched on the bullets.....the cross-eyed fool was talking about it last night and bragging about how great they had done....

You didn't do nothing, idiot, the guy walked into the police station and gave himself up.
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Post by: Jrand75 on September 13, 2025, 05:39:00 AM
The End.
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Post by: Jrand75 on September 13, 2025, 05:39:22 AM
Tonight I am going to see Father of the Bride.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 05:43:00 AM
Tonight I am going to see Father of the Bride.


What has word of mouth been so far?
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:05:27 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:05:34 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:05:47 AM
Why isn't there word of ear?
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:05:56 AM
Or word of foot?
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:06:27 AM
Or foot in mouth?
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:06:38 AM
Well, maybe there is that already.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:13:24 AM
Or word of foot?

There's Horton foot.

He wrote a lot of words.




Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:13:41 AM
I guess that's Horton Foote.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:16:26 AM
 ;D
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:16:55 AM
Weird...   I can't get to Kritzerland.com on my computer (it times out), but I can on my phone.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:17:55 AM
DR George - the weird thing about that Merrily link you posted last night is that if you click on the Kindle edition, it takes you to the sheet music for the song "Merrily We Roll Along."         :P
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:18:21 AM
Can we get to page two?
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:18:30 AM
I think we can!
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:18:39 AM
PAGE TWO!!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:19:59 AM
Can we get to page two?


Dare to dream!

Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:20:08 AM
Looks like page 2 happened!
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:21:45 AM
BK, glad that you finally found some extra crispy orange chicken that was worthy.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:22:46 AM
Summer is back! 90 and humid.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:23:11 AM
The past two weeks have been cool and Fall-like.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:29:55 AM
BK, glad that you finally found some extra crispy orange chicken that was worthy.


General Tso's tastes close to orange flavor, at least at our local Ollie's restaurant - and I do notice that the General Tso's chicken from our Ollie's seems quite variable as to crispiness, though the flavor of the sauce is quite consistent.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:32:37 AM
Hmm, Google AI addresses the burning question of General Tso's vs. Orange Chicken.

"General Tso's and Orange Chicken are distinct dishes, with the key difference being their sauce: General Tso's sauce is savory, spicy, and complex with soy, garlic, and chili, while Orange Chicken is citrus-forward, sweeter, and tangier, emphasizing orange juice, sugar, and zest. General Tso's is darker and has a slight kick, whereas Orange Chicken is typically lighter in color and milder in spice."
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 13, 2025, 06:32:42 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 13, 2025, 06:33:18 AM
Saturday.

Don't quote me on this, but I think it's a real one.
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Post by: MichaelG on September 13, 2025, 06:33:39 AM
TOD: Toys, starring Robin Williams. Though most folks I know didn't like it either.
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Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 06:36:16 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 06:38:57 AM
TOD:

At Long Last Love
Slaves of New York
O.C. and Stiggs
Ishtar
Pocketful of Miracles
The Wiz
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:42:28 AM
TOD:
What Dreams May Come
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:44:49 AM
I'd include The Wiz on my list for the TOD.

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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:45:10 AM
And maybe since I already knew the songs from the Larry Kramer-Bacharach and David "Lost Horizon" by the time I first saw it, I enjoyed it.  The two parts seemed not to work together, but the movie soundtrack is most enjoyable, and the screenplay by Larry Kramer (who went on to work like The Normal Heart) seems pretty well-written.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:48:50 AM
I even named my one-act in the Midtown International Theater festival "I Never Miss a Larry Kramer Musical."
https://music-and-comedy.blogspot.com/2014/02/info-our-opening-night-program-i-never.html


(Happily, our marvelous leading lady Jennifer Pace won the Best Actress award in a field of 25 shows in the festival.)
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:52:14 AM
One might wonder whether had Larry Kramer had greater financial success in movies, success might have blunted the unbridled rage that made him such an important force in activism years later. 
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:52:52 AM
Well, I wonder about that, anyway.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:55:58 AM
Likewise, I wonder whether had Roger Ailes had greater success in his theater producing (he had a huge hit with "Hot L Baltimore" but then two very major theater producing flops in somewhat quick succession, which seemed to have driven him towards his work with Ronald Reagan), the quite injurious Fox News phenomenon might never have occurred and led us where it did lead us.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 07:00:45 AM
Even worse, that last post could have been at least three posts.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 07:05:29 AM
Interesting that Google's AI draws this line between "Lost Horizon" and "The Normal Heart"

"Larry Kramer was an influential but controversial figure, known for writing the seminal AIDS activist play "The Normal Heart" and the critically panned musical film "Lost Horizon". His work on "The Normal Heart" stemmed from his frustration with the government's response to the AIDS epidemic, while his involvement in the "Lost Horizon" musical was a financially lucrative but artistically disappointing decision that financed his activism."
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 07:09:03 AM
DR Freddie, the Facebook friend lives in Florida. I think she's getting these 25 books as Hanukka gifts. I just want her to resolve the number of books she wants and let me sign them and get them to her.


I see, thanks for answering, Larry.  It is wonderful to have a fan like that, and she sounds worth the extra effort!


She's been an animal rescue friend for several years, but this has been our first real interaction.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 13, 2025, 07:15:00 AM
That's a great thing she's doing. I hope the eventual completion of the signing etc. isn't a huge pain in the ASS.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 13, 2025, 08:13:48 AM
That's a great thing she's doing. I hope the eventual completion of the signing etc. isn't a huge pain in the ASS.

I don't think it will be. She's really a good Brooklyn girl, and her husband's a retired Bronx fella.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 08:45:32 AM
I suppose I'm up - three hours of sleep and the steady obnoxiousness of a jackhammer from the morons across the street. Over TWO YEARS to build this monstrosity.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 08:53:20 AM
Not sure I shared our one and only Barnes and Noble review. This woman and her daughter have reviewed almost all my books and they've written me several lovely emails over the years. They are certainly what I'd call loyal readers. It's always fun to get a nice review, but it's more fun when it's from folks you've never really met.

"☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars.   · a month ago 
Supercalifragilistic Is The Perfect Description

My daughter and I love this author - we never know what to expect and we're always surprised, in a good way. We discovered him when a friend recommended his Adriana Hofstetter mysteries, which my then pre-teen daughter fell in love with. Those led us to his other books. Whether fiction or memoir, we are always delighted. We love the Harry Stearns mysteries and his Benjamin Kritzer books so much. When we read that his latest was about his friendship with one half of the Sherman Brothers we couldn't wait to get it. Who didn't grow up loving the songs from Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charlotte's Web? The portrait painted in this loving memoir is so vivid and warm that you feel that you know Richard Sherman. As Mr. Kimmel says in the book, it was impossible to meet Richard Sherman and not fall in love and that is evident on every page. The story of this unexpected friendship delighted us from start to finish.

As she always does, my daughter grabbed it first and disappeared into her room. When she emerged after finishing it, she was wiping tears away. She handed me the book and told me I had to read it immediately and I did and I was in tears by the end of it too. But it's not a sad book. It's a book about two people who were soulmates who were meant to meet. The way they met is so astonishing and one of my favorite parts of the book. We are so grateful he decided to write this book and both daughter and mom think you will love it - if you love the songs of the Sherman Brothers and especially if you've ever had a friend who was a true soulmate."
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 08:55:01 AM
Not sure I shared our one and only Barnes and Noble review. This woman and her daughter have reviewed almost all my books and they've written me several lovely emails over the years. They are certainly what I'd call loyal readers. It's always fun to get a nice review, but it's more fun when it's from folks you've never really met.

"☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars.   · a month ago 
Supercalifragilistic Is The Perfect Description

My daughter and I love this author - we never know what to expect and we're always surprised, in a good way. We discovered him when a friend recommended his Adriana Hofstetter mysteries, which my then pre-teen daughter fell in love with. Those led us to his other books. Whether fiction or memoir, we are always delighted. We love the Harry Stearns mysteries and his Benjamin Kritzer books so much. When we read that his latest was about his friendship with one half of the Sherman Brothers we couldn't wait to get it. Who didn't grow up loving the songs from Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charlotte's Web? The portrait painted in this loving memoir is so vivid and warm that you feel that you know Richard Sherman. As Mr. Kimmel says in the book, it was impossible to meet Richard Sherman and not fall in love and that is evident on every page. The story of this unexpected friendship delighted us from start to finish.

As she always does, my daughter grabbed it first and disappeared into her room. When she emerged after finishing it, she was wiping tears away. She handed me the book and told me I had to read it immediately and I did and I was in tears by the end of it too. But it's not a sad book. It's a book about two people who were soulmates who were meant to meet. The way they met is so astonishing and one of my favorite parts of the book. We are so grateful he decided to write this book and both daughter and mom think you will love it - if you love the songs of the Sherman Brothers and especially if you've ever had a friend who was a true soulmate."


Beautiful review!
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 08:59:35 AM
Lovely review.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 09:04:05 AM
Just ordered orange chicken and kung pao chicken from the same jernt as yesterday - just really wanted it again. Cheesecake Factory is too crazy on the weekend.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 09:06:09 AM
Speaking of "extra crispy," my DH always orders his martinis "extra cold," but they hardly ever shake them long enough.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 09:06:20 AM
PAGE THREE
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Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 09:06:38 AM
The FB post from Charles Edward Pogue is very nice.
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Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 09:09:58 AM
Cute test photo from last night.
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Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 09:10:36 AM
Wordle 1,547 3/6

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Great!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 09:17:10 AM
Not sure I shared our one and only Barnes and Noble review. This woman and her daughter have reviewed almost all my books and they've written me several lovely emails over the years. They are certainly what I'd call loyal readers. It's always fun to get a nice review, but it's more fun when it's from folks you've never really met.

"☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars.   · a month ago 
Supercalifragilistic Is The Perfect Description

My daughter and I love this author - we never know what to expect and we're always surprised, in a good way. We discovered him when a friend recommended his Adriana Hofstetter mysteries, which my then pre-teen daughter fell in love with. Those led us to his other books. Whether fiction or memoir, we are always delighted. We love the Harry Stearns mysteries and his Benjamin Kritzer books so much. When we read that his latest was about his friendship with one half of the Sherman Brothers we couldn't wait to get it. Who didn't grow up loving the songs from Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charlotte's Web? The portrait painted in this loving memoir is so vivid and warm that you feel that you know Richard Sherman. As Mr. Kimmel says in the book, it was impossible to meet Richard Sherman and not fall in love and that is evident on every page. The story of this unexpected friendship delighted us from start to finish.

As she always does, my daughter grabbed it first and disappeared into her room. When she emerged after finishing it, she was wiping tears away. She handed me the book and told me I had to read it immediately and I did and I was in tears by the end of it too. But it's not a sad book. It's a book about two people who were soulmates who were meant to meet. The way they met is so astonishing and one of my favorite parts of the book. We are so grateful he decided to write this book and both daughter and mom think you will love it - if you love the songs of the Sherman Brothers and especially if you've ever had a friend who was a true soulmate."

This is a Beautiful review.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 09:19:42 AM
The Brain in Indiana - I remember that. MR BK, DR CEP, former DR KURTSOWENS and I went to a downtown deli so MR BK could see some Indianapolis Jews.....then to the theeder to see the show where we had roped off seats center center....then afterwards we joined many cast members at a nice downtown bar - I forget its name now....I think it's a woman's name....but fun was had by all.

Am I the only one who needs to ask who CEP & KURTSOWENS are?  Thinking a few posts would jog my memory I looked at our members list to see their posts. I don't see them listed as members. 

Correction, I now get who CEP is.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 09:20:48 AM
I'm pretty sure CEP is Mr. Pogue.
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Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 09:33:16 AM
Thanks, makes sense.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 10:25:51 AM
Loud movers for the fellow in the back house, and driveway blocked again, so good thing I didn't want to go anywhere. Jackhammer has stopped but I know the minute I go back to bed it'll start up again.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 10:29:15 AM
BK, your description made me curious (ok, I'll admit it, intrigued) about the French onion soup burger from Shake Shack, so I had to try it. 

It's an interesting combination of toppings, but I'd have to agree with you that $14.99 plus tax is a bit pricy for what you get.   
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 10:30:28 AM
It might be something worth duplicating at home, though.
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 11:35:41 AM
Strange headlines on this.  I know a Broadway musical may be a small matter in the scheme of everything, but hoping the many talented people associated with QUEEN OF VERSAILLES don't find their livelihoods or art affected negatively by this.

"Kristin Chenoweth Faces Fan Blowback for Charlie Kirk Post"
https://www.thedailybeast.com/kristin-chenoweth-faces-fan-blowback-for-charlie-kirk-post/

Edit:
The New York Times even spent a lot of the start of this article on the Kristin Chenoweth part of the story
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/style/chenoweth-blair-charlie-kirk-social-media.html
"What Does Posting About Charlie Kirk Really Say About You?"
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:47:42 AM
DR George - the weird thing about that Merrily link you posted last night is that if you click on the Kindle edition, it takes you to the sheet music for the song "Merrily We Roll Along."         :P

I know!  WTH?  I've come across quite a few wonky links like that over the years. :P
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:51:34 AM
Not sure I shared our one and only Barnes and Noble review. This woman and her daughter have reviewed almost all my books and they've written me several lovely emails over the years. They are certainly what I'd call loyal readers. It's always fun to get a nice review, but it's more fun when it's from folks you've never really met.

"☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars.   · a month ago 
Supercalifragilistic Is The Perfect Description

My daughter and I love this author - we never know what to expect and we're always surprised, in a good way. We discovered him when a friend recommended his Adriana Hofstetter mysteries, which my then pre-teen daughter fell in love with. Those led us to his other books. Whether fiction or memoir, we are always delighted. We love the Harry Stearns mysteries and his Benjamin Kritzer books so much. When we read that his latest was about his friendship with one half of the Sherman Brothers we couldn't wait to get it. Who didn't grow up loving the songs from Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charlotte's Web? The portrait painted in this loving memoir is so vivid and warm that you feel that you know Richard Sherman. As Mr. Kimmel says in the book, it was impossible to meet Richard Sherman and not fall in love and that is evident on every page. The story of this unexpected friendship delighted us from start to finish.

As she always does, my daughter grabbed it first and disappeared into her room. When she emerged after finishing it, she was wiping tears away. She handed me the book and told me I had to read it immediately and I did and I was in tears by the end of it too. But it's not a sad book. It's a book about two people who were soulmates who were meant to meet. The way they met is so astonishing and one of my favorite parts of the book. We are so grateful he decided to write this book and both daughter and mom think you will love it - if you love the songs of the Sherman Brothers and especially if you've ever had a friend who was a true soulmate."

That's wonderful, BK!
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:54:12 AM
Wordle 1,547 3/6

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Great!

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 12:07:33 PM
DR George - the weird thing about that Merrily link you posted last night is that if you click on the Kindle edition, it takes you to the sheet music for the song "Merrily We Roll Along."         :P

I know!  WTH?  I've come across quite a few wonky links like that over the years. :P


And there was the time when I ordered MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG tickets and the computer wondered whether I'd like some "Roll Along Luggage" to go with that.
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 12:25:47 PM
A match made in advertising heaven!
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 12:26:34 PM
Just attended a 100th birthday party for Pearl, a resident in our building. She is radiant, and a testament to a life well-lived.
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 12:26:43 PM
DR George - the weird thing about that Merrily link you posted last night is that if you click on the Kindle edition, it takes you to the sheet music for the song "Merrily We Roll Along."         :P

I know!  WTH?  I've come across quite a few wonky links like that over the years. :P


And there was the time when I ordered MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG tickets and the computer wondered whether I'd like some "Roll Along Luggage" to go with that.

:))
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 12:26:59 PM
Just attended a 100th birthday party for Pearl, a resident in our building. She is radiant, and a testament to a life well-lived.

Very cool!
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Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 12:29:47 PM
Meet Pearl Mitchell-Jackson, a Minnesota community activist and changemaker who’s been making #herstory (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/herstory/) for nearly a century!

She began her barrier-breaking journey as the first girl of color to join the all-white Girl Scout troop at her elementary school in St. Paul. Pearl said of this experience, "Girl Scouts made me resilient, and it made me comfortable with myself." Pearl has been involved with Girl Scouts ever since, helping lead our Movement and exemplifying courage, confidence, and character through her commitment to inclusiveness and racial understanding.

A legendary activist, retired social worker, and community leader, Pearl was the first female president of the Council of International Programs and was an active Board member of the Minnesota Museum of Art, Minnesota International Center, Macalester College World Press Institute, and the Rainbow Club. In 2022, the History Theater play “Not for Sale” honored her work against redlining and racial covenants in South St. Paul in the 1960s.  Still active in the community in her 90s, Pearl continues to make history to this day ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
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Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 12:40:24 PM
Just attended a 100th birthday party for Pearl, a resident in our building. She is radiant, and a testament to a life well-lived.


Happy birthday, Pearl!
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Post by: Jrand75 on September 13, 2025, 01:07:26 PM
DR JANE, KURT is at the top of page 8.  I guess he only used his first name for the few posts he made here.....
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Post by: Jrand75 on September 13, 2025, 01:09:17 PM
No WOM on the show DR FREDDIE.

The only ones posting about it are the director and her mother - in GLOWING terms.

I am headed out in about three hours and I shall be brutal in my assessment.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 01:15:32 PM
Be as brutal as you want, as long as you give it an A-plus rating!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 01:16:15 PM
  I am headed out in about three hours and I shall be brutal in my assessment.

Can't wait!       :)
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 01:16:42 PM
A post here
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 01:16:49 PM
A post there
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 01:17:02 PM
And soon, you're making real pages!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 01:17:10 PM
As in...   PAGE FOUR
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 01:17:29 PM
Page Four will be a brutal assessment.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 01:17:37 PM
You can count on it.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 01:18:15 PM
Be ruthless in your unflinching praise - sounds like a line from something.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 01:21:15 PM
And I'm supportive but viciously brutal
Partly Aunt Polly and part Polly Poodle
But alive!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 01:21:54 PM
I think (?) brutal rhymes with poodle.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 01:42:26 PM
Tamale pie
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 01:42:52 PM
I hope it’s nearly as good as it smells.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 01:45:14 PM
Listening to the musical version of Benjamin Button. I’m finding it pretty dreadful in that not-quite-West End sounds of the 1980s meets Britain’s Got Talent. Think musical Return of the Native.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 01:46:05 PM
Exposition is left to narrators. Meh.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 01:50:04 PM
Tamale pie


Wow!


Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 01:51:25 PM
Exposition is left to narrators. Meh.

Does the narrating in Hamilton work for you, though, since the piece adopts it as a style?
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 02:03:47 PM
No.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 02:04:40 PM
The more I listen to it, the more I think the orchestration is striving for Once. But it all feels twice baked.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 02:05:52 PM
No.

Just because something works in one show doesn’t mean it will work for everyone.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 02:07:17 PM
I’m going back to my mediocre Lizbeth Salander mystery.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Laura on September 13, 2025, 02:10:28 PM
Good afternoon.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 02:13:49 PM
No.

Just because something works in one show doesn’t mean it will work for everyone.

That makes sense.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 02:19:36 PM
Just attended a 100th birthday party for Pearl, a resident in our building. She is radiant, and a testament to a life well-lived.

That is wonderful.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 02:20:41 PM
Meet Pearl Mitchell-Jackson, a Minnesota community activist and changemaker who’s been making #herstory (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/herstory/) for nearly a century!

She began her barrier-breaking journey as the first girl of color to join the all-white Girl Scout troop at her elementary school in St. Paul. Pearl said of this experience, "Girl Scouts made me resilient, and it made me comfortable with myself." Pearl has been involved with Girl Scouts ever since, helping lead our Movement and exemplifying courage, confidence, and character through her commitment to inclusiveness and racial understanding.

A legendary activist, retired social worker, and community leader, Pearl was the first female president of the Council of International Programs and was an active Board member of the Minnesota Museum of Art, Minnesota International Center, Macalester College World Press Institute, and the Rainbow Club. In 2022, the History Theater play “Not for Sale” honored her work against redlining and racial covenants in South St. Paul in the 1960s.  Still active in the community in her 90s, Pearl continues to make history to this day ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿


What a wonderful woman.  I'm glad you were able to celebrate with her.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 02:21:55 PM
DR JANE, KURT is at the top of page 8.  I guess he only used his first name for the few posts he made here.....

Thank you.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 02:38:11 PM
And I'm supportive but viciously brutal
Partly Aunt Polly and part Polly Poodle
But alive!

 ;D
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 02:38:35 PM
Tamale pie sounds wonderful to me.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 02:38:44 PM
But then almost any pie would.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 02:43:08 PM
Meet Pearl Mitchell-Jackson, a Minnesota community activist and changemaker who’s been making #herstory (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/herstory/) for nearly a century!

She began her barrier-breaking journey as the first girl of color to join the all-white Girl Scout troop at her elementary school in St. Paul. Pearl said of this experience, "Girl Scouts made me resilient, and it made me comfortable with myself." Pearl has been involved with Girl Scouts ever since, helping lead our Movement and exemplifying courage, confidence, and character through her commitment to inclusiveness and racial understanding.

A legendary activist, retired social worker, and community leader, Pearl was the first female president of the Council of International Programs and was an active Board member of the Minnesota Museum of Art, Minnesota International Center, Macalester College World Press Institute, and the Rainbow Club. In 2022, the History Theater play “Not for Sale” honored her work against redlining and racial covenants in South St. Paul in the 1960s.  Still active in the community in her 90s, Pearl continues to make history to this day ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8084.0;attach=27431)

Very cool!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 02:45:08 PM
Tamale pie
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8084.0;attach=27433)

I've never had one, but it looks pretty tasty.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 02:46:18 PM
Listening to the musical version of Benjamin Button. I’m finding it pretty dreadful in that not-quite-West End sounds of the 1980s meets Britain’s Got Talent. Think musical Return of the Native.

Interesting.  I got the CD last week and plan to listen to it during my travels to and back from rehearsals.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 02:47:21 PM
The more I listen to it, the more I think the orchestration is striving for Once. But it all feels twice baked.

Ah.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: MichaelG on September 13, 2025, 02:47:54 PM
TOD:
What Dreams May Come

Did that get bad reviews? I don't recall hearing about it when it came out, but was steered to it after Robin Williams' death by a rave from our local film critic, now my film professor.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 02:52:25 PM
Can we get to page 5 before 6 pm (Eastern)?
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 02:52:39 PM
Page Five!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 02:53:14 PM
Food arrived. As is sometimes the case, the day chef isn't as good or attentive to instructions as the night chef - no EXTRA CRISPY today - just a bit - it was still good. The Kung Pao was not to my liking at all so most of that went in the trash.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 02:53:34 PM
About to take the plethora of pills.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 02:53:41 PM
Just been zoning out.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 02:54:19 PM
Will watch something shortly.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 02:54:36 PM
Why shouldn't I?
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 02:55:16 PM
BTW, if you feel like it, and you DO, cut and paste your Amazon review into Barnes and Noble - it would be helpful there, too.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 02:55:36 PM
And Goodreads, too, if you happen to be on there.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 02:55:47 PM
Skip's watching the British Baking show.

Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 02:55:59 PM
I'm contemplating taking an extra low-dose blood pressure pill before we watch episode 5 of the rollercoaster that is THE GIRLFRIEND. 
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 02:58:38 PM
If your heart starts pounding during the Mother's half-hour, it's sure to happen again seeing the same mayhem from the Girlfriend's point of view.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 03:14:03 PM
Food arrived. As is sometimes the case, the day chef isn't as good or attentive to instructions as the night chef - no EXTRA CRISPY today - just a bit - it was still good. The Kung Pao was not to my liking at all so most of that went in the trash.

That's too bad...especially about the Kung Pao!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 03:52:04 PM
I'm contemplating taking an extra low-dose blood pressure pill before we watch episode 5 of the rollercoaster that is THE GIRLFRIEND. 

Oh my.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 03:52:39 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 04:54:20 PM
I'm contemplating taking an extra low-dose blood pressure pill before we watch episode 5 of the rollercoaster that is THE GIRLFRIEND. 

Oh my.

Neither the mother nor the girlfriend has any redeeming social value. :) The evil writers and director terrorized us about thirty seconds in from the mother's perspective, then when the same scene came around from the girlfriend's viewpoint they nailed us again.   


Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 04:54:33 PM
Skip wants to save the final episode for tomorrow to draw it out.   I'm fine with that, since I'd rather not watch this show while it's dark out. 
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 04:59:36 PM
I'm contemplating taking an extra low-dose blood pressure pill before we watch episode 5 of the rollercoaster that is THE GIRLFRIEND. 

Oh my.

Neither the mother nor the girlfriend has any redeeming social value. :)


A big reason for me to never watch this-lol
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 05:08:43 PM
This is terrible!  This is my review of RICHARD AND ME on Barnes and Noble, and it somehow registered as "one star."  I can't figure out how that happened!  I can't find what to do to get this fixed.  Any ideas?

Highly Recommended!
I was looking forward to this book, having been a fan (for their separate work) of both Bruce Kimmel and of Richard Sherman as far back as childhood. That these two notable figures clicked with each other professionally and as friends when chance brought them together years later makes for a well-told beautiful story full of laughter and tears, with a touch of show business challenges (from others) thrown in. I recommend this book highly!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 05:13:24 PM
I know on Goodreads you can delete a record of reading the book and start over.  I hope you figure this out.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 05:15:57 PM
At least it begins with "Highly recommended!" which pops out.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 05:17:22 PM
DR Fred, I found this:

"You cannot directly change the star rating on an existing Barnes & Noble review; instead, you must delete your old review and post a new one with the correct star rating. To do this, submit a deletion request to reviewmoderation@bn.com with the product title, its ISBN/EAN, and your username or email address.
Steps to Change Your Rating
1. Request Deletion:
Send an email to reviewmoderation@bn.com.
Include the Product Title, EAN/ISBN, and your email address or username in the email.
Once your review is deleted, you will be able to post a new one.
2. Post a New Review:
Go to the product's page on the Barnes & Noble website.
Click the "Write your review" button.
Select the desired star rating.
Write your review.
Click "Post Review" to submit it."
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jeanne on September 13, 2025, 05:21:27 PM
Hello, everyone, from a very stressed DR Jeanne.

This escrow is driving me nuts. The difficult seller was annoying, but some of the mortgage staff are sexist, demanding, inaccurate, and just plain make me want to scream. I have been reviewing and signing documents from them non-stop, under constant pressure. FedEx envelopes arrive every morning with more documents. Now the escrow company is doing the same. I called my broker and told him it is not humanly possible to do all these at once. He will call the escrow company and tell them to back off. It’s fortunate that much of it is done electronically because it would require all the trees on earth to make so many paper documents.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 05:21:44 PM
DR Fred, I found this:

"You cannot directly change the star rating on an existing Barnes & Noble review; instead, you must delete your old review and post a new one with the correct star rating. To do this, submit a deletion request to reviewmoderation@bn.com with the product title, its ISBN/EAN, and your username or email address.
Steps to Change Your Rating
1. Request Deletion:
Send an email to reviewmoderation@bn.com.
Include the Product Title, EAN/ISBN, and your email address or username in the email.
Once your review is deleted, you will be able to post a new one.
2. Post a New Review:
Go to the product's page on the Barnes & Noble website.
Click the "Write your review" button.
Select the desired star rating.
Write your review.
Click "Post Review" to submit it."


Great!  Thanks, Jane!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 05:23:37 PM
Hello, everyone, from a very stressed DR Jeanne.

This escrow is driving me nuts. The difficult seller was annoying, but some of the mortgage staff are sexist, demanding, inaccurate, and just plain make me want to scream. I have been reviewing and signing documents from them non-stop, under constant pressure. FedEx envelopes arrive every morning with more documents. Now the escrow company is doing the same. I called my broker and told him it is not humanly possible to do all these at once. He will call the escrow company and tell them to back off. It’s fortunate that much of it is done electronically because it would require all the trees on earth to make so many paper documents.


Oh no, Jeanne!  Sorry for what you're going through.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jeanne on September 13, 2025, 05:24:07 PM
We are technically on hold as the difficult seller is out of the country and has not provided HIS documents. I am going forward, anyway.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jeanne on September 13, 2025, 05:26:51 PM
Hello, everyone, from a very stressed DR Jeanne.

This escrow is driving me nuts. The difficult seller was annoying, but some of the mortgage staff are sexist, demanding, inaccurate, and just plain make me want to scream. I have been reviewing and signing documents from them non-stop, under constant pressure. FedEx envelopes arrive every morning with more documents. Now the escrow company is doing the same. I called my broker and told him it is not humanly possible to do all these at once. He will call the escrow company and tell them to back off. It’s fortunate that much of it is done electronically because it would require all the trees on earth to make so many paper documents.


Oh no, Jeanne!  Sorry for what you're going through.

Thank you. We WILL get through this. But I may need a year at a spa after it’s over.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jeanne on September 13, 2025, 05:28:02 PM
Happy Birthday to the wonderful Pearl!

Can we clone her? We need more people like her, IMHO.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jeanne on September 13, 2025, 05:29:48 PM
Bruce, I’m glad you found someplace that has your extra crispy chicken — at least some of the time. It’s so hard to lose a favorite restaurant.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jeanne on September 13, 2025, 05:33:10 PM
There was an article in the NYT about LA’s restaurants. Covid, of course, decimated the entire restaurant industry, but we also had the writers’ strike, and now two huge fires. It’s really taken a toll.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jeanne on September 13, 2025, 05:35:50 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 05:36:11 PM
DR Fred, I found this:

"You cannot directly change the star rating on an existing Barnes & Noble review; instead, you must delete your old review and post a new one with the correct star rating. To do this, submit a deletion request to reviewmoderation@bn.com with the product title, its ISBN/EAN, and your username or email address.
Steps to Change Your Rating
1. Request Deletion:
Send an email to reviewmoderation@bn.com.
Include the Product Title, EAN/ISBN, and your email address or username in the email.
Once your review is deleted, you will be able to post a new one.
2. Post a New Review:
Go to the product's page on the Barnes & Noble website.
Click the "Write your review" button.
Select the desired star rating.
Write your review.
Click "Post Review" to submit it."

Here's what I sent.

Product title: "Richard and Me"
ISBN 9798823054348
FJL1960@aol.com Fred Landau

I loved this book, and intended to give it five stars, but I must have clicked wrong because it says one star.

Please delete the review.  I'd like to resubmit it.

Thank you,
Fred Landau
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 05:37:59 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.


Take care, Jean.  Vibes for things going smoother from now on.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 06:03:34 PM
Hello, everyone, from a very stressed DR Jeanne.

This escrow is driving me nuts. The difficult seller was annoying, but some of the mortgage staff are sexist, demanding, inaccurate, and just plain make me want to scream. I have been reviewing and signing documents from them non-stop, under constant pressure. FedEx envelopes arrive every morning with more documents. Now the escrow company is doing the same. I called my broker and told him it is not humanly possible to do all these at once. He will call the escrow company and tell them to back off. It’s fortunate that much of it is done electronically because it would require all the trees on earth to make so many paper documents.

I am shocked.  Vibes everything improves and the process becomes easier.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 06:04:18 PM
DR Fred, I found this:

"You cannot directly change the star rating on an existing Barnes & Noble review; instead, you must delete your old review and post a new one with the correct star rating. To do this, submit a deletion request to reviewmoderation@bn.com with the product title, its ISBN/EAN, and your username or email address.
Steps to Change Your Rating
1. Request Deletion:
Send an email to reviewmoderation@bn.com.
Include the Product Title, EAN/ISBN, and your email address or username in the email.
Once your review is deleted, you will be able to post a new one.
2. Post a New Review:
Go to the product's page on the Barnes & Noble website.
Click the "Write your review" button.
Select the desired star rating.
Write your review.
Click "Post Review" to submit it."


Great!  Thanks, Jane!

You are welcome and good luck with that.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 06:04:35 PM
We are technically on hold as the difficult seller is out of the country and has not provided HIS documents. I am going forward, anyway.

Groan.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Jane on September 13, 2025, 06:05:02 PM
There was an article in the NYT about LA’s restaurants. Covid, of course, decimated the entire restaurant industry, but we also had the writers’ strike, and now two huge fires. It’s really taken a toll.

:(
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Laura on September 13, 2025, 06:38:17 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:39:51 PM
Sorry, DR Jeanne. I hope it improves. It will all be worth it in the end.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:40:13 PM
And a year at a spa sounds lovely.      :)
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:40:52 PM
I have been feeling tired and run-down all day. Didn't do much but laundry.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:41:03 PM
Bed is caling me..    calling me.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Laura on September 13, 2025, 06:41:03 PM
I was kinda worried this afternoon. I tried to take a nap this afternoon. I only do that when I'm sick. Or if I have a reaction to a vaccination.

I was not able to go to sleep and I feel fine, so I guess it was a reaction to the covid shot. They don't usually do that to me any more.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:41:18 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:41:25 PM
And others.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Laura on September 13, 2025, 06:41:44 PM
FYI, I saw on the innerwebs that the minimum age for a covid shot may be increased to 75. So get it right away.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: singdaw on September 13, 2025, 06:42:25 PM
Hope things are back to normal for you very soon, DR Laura!!!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:47:18 PM
I have been feeling tired and run-down all day. Didn't do much but laundry.

Hope you feel better soon, singdaw.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Freddie on September 13, 2025, 06:49:16 PM
I was kinda worried this afternoon. I tried to take a nap this afternoon. I only do that when I'm sick. Or if I have a reaction to a vaccination.

I was not able to go to sleep and I feel fine, so I guess it was a reaction to the covid shot. They don't usually do that to me any more.


Vibes that all is OK, Laura.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Laura on September 13, 2025, 06:52:05 PM
I'm fine. It's probably just that I got up at 3 a.m. today and have been busy all day.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Laura on September 13, 2025, 06:52:36 PM
Feel better, Singdaw! Get your shot if you are eligible!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: Laura on September 13, 2025, 06:53:22 PM
I think I'm ready for that anniversary party tomorrow. I've packed my car with quite a few things.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 08:36:52 PM
I also attended a party for a 100-year-old tonight. Bob has been dancing for a years now and it was great to see him do a waltz and a rumba. He also blew out the three candles on his cake (1-0-0).
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 08:37:05 PM
He’s my role model.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 09:09:41 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:29:43 PM
Just watched The Unholy Trinity with Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson and violence, violence, violence.

Not recommended by me, but there were one or two moments.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:37:15 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:37:33 PM
But first …
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:37:46 PM
Let’s ditch this page.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:38:06 PM
It’s all the rage …
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:38:31 PM
It’s an unlocked cage …
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:38:38 PM
Seven!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: John G. on September 13, 2025, 09:38:50 PM
Howdy, Rupert!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 09:46:07 PM
My viewing was a documentary - more about it in the notes. Just ordered some damn clam chowder and a tiny salad for a snack. I only had the small portion of orange chicken and a tiny bit of the kung pao.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 10:18:54 PM
Waiting patiently for food to arrive. I hope the soup is extra crispy.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:41:15 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Nice!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:43:31 PM
Hello, everyone, from a very stressed DR Jeanne.

This escrow is driving me nuts. The difficult seller was annoying, but some of the mortgage staff are sexist, demanding, inaccurate, and just plain make me want to scream. I have been reviewing and signing documents from them non-stop, under constant pressure. FedEx envelopes arrive every morning with more documents. Now the escrow company is doing the same. I called my broker and told him it is not humanly possible to do all these at once. He will call the escrow company and tell them to back off. It’s fortunate that much of it is done electronically because it would require all the trees on earth to make so many paper documents.

Oh, my goodness, Jeanne! :o

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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:44:03 PM
~~~Coping Vibes for Jeanne!!~~~
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:44:08 PM
New notes are written.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:44:16 PM
I writ them.
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:44:29 PM
DR Fred, I found this:

"You cannot directly change the star rating on an existing Barnes & Noble review; instead, you must delete your old review and post a new one with the correct star rating. To do this, submit a deletion request to reviewmoderation@bn.com with the product title, its ISBN/EAN, and your username or email address.
Steps to Change Your Rating
1. Request Deletion:
Send an email to reviewmoderation@bn.com.
Include the Product Title, EAN/ISBN, and your email address or username in the email.
Once your review is deleted, you will be able to post a new one.
2. Post a New Review:
Go to the product's page on the Barnes & Noble website.
Click the "Write your review" button.
Select the desired star rating.
Write your review.
Click "Post Review" to submit it."


Great!  Thanks, Jane!

Hopefully, it won't take too long!
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:44:40 PM
Them I writ.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:44:48 PM
Every bit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:44:55 PM
With a bit of wit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:45:03 PM
And no spit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:45:16 PM
I did not write them as a Brit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:45:31 PM
But they're a good fit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:45:45 PM
Soon we'll say to this page, git.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:45:55 PM
The torch will be lit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:46:05 PM
We'll pick a nit.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:46:26 PM
Stay out of the pit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:46:34 PM
But never quit.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:46:59 PM
The whole caboodle and kit.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:47:05 PM
FYI, I saw on the innerwebs that the minimum age for a covid shot may be increased to 75. So get it right away.

WTH?? :o Why would they not allow younger people to get the shot??
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:47:21 PM
Gratuitous Post #203!!
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:47:26 PM
Tat for tit.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:47:39 PM
Hope no one has a zit.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:48:08 PM
Ever so close.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:48:17 PM
Closer than ever.
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:48:25 PM
Any minute now.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:48:36 PM
Is there gaslighting going on?
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:48:41 PM
I also attended a party for a 100-year-old tonight. Bob has been dancing for a years now and it was great to see him do a waltz and a rumba. He also blew out the three candles on his cake (1-0-0).

That's wonderful, John.  Happy 100th Birthday to Bob! :)
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Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:48:41 PM
See?
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:48:57 PM
PAGE EIGHT DANCE!!
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:52:11 PM
Tonight, I went to my quasi-monthly dinner with my high school friends and we just finished a little while ago.
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:52:54 PM
We met at 4:00 and finished around 11:30...which is actually a little early for us. ;D
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:53:34 PM
I like a nice quasi dinner.
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:54:17 PM
I'm sitting in my car, still in the restaurant parking lot, making sure that I posted something before the end of the day today.
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:54:47 PM
I like a nice quasi dinner.

It was nice, and a lot of food.  I ate it all!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 13, 2025, 11:55:43 PM
Got another review on Amazon - I'll post it tomorrow.
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Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:56:23 PM
Got another review on Amazon - I'll post it tomorrow.

Very cool!
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: George on September 13, 2025, 11:57:13 PM
Well, I need to head home, so I'll be back later. :)
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 14, 2025, 12:06:01 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on September 14, 2025, 12:06:09 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: EXTRA CRISPY NOTES
Post by: bk on September 14, 2025, 12:06:16 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on September 14, 2025, 12:06:23 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on September 14, 2025, 12:06:28 AM
I wrote them.