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Title: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 12:10:36 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were not award-winning, and now it is time for you to post until the award-winning cows come home.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 12:12:42 AM
And the word of the day is: EXHILARATED!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Rodzinski on January 06, 2026, 12:15:20 AM
Notes deviated. Septum’d.
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Post by: Rodzinski on January 06, 2026, 12:15:53 AM
Congratulations on the amazing award, BK!
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Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:31:46 AM
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Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:32:43 AM
Congrats, BK, on the book writing award!! :D
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:34:15 AM
A couple of comments about posts from last night:

Kevin:  You're welcome, Congrats, and Great Job for/about your Wordle comments last night! ;D

Freddie, that was a very sweet email that you received about the late Tatiana Schlossberg.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: elmore3003 on January 06, 2026, 04:07:15 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: elmore3003 on January 06, 2026, 04:08:50 AM
BK, how wonderful! I am very happy for you. I hope you have a good framing shop to do your award justice.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 06, 2026, 04:09:11 AM
DR Freddie, that was one lovely email!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 06, 2026, 04:10:57 AM
I did not get to my one major errand yesterday: turn off the radiator. So, this morning when I make the bed, I must attend to that issue.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:11:27 AM
BK, congratulations on winning the  International Impact Book Award!!!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:12:16 AM
DR Freddie, that was one lovely email!


Thank you so much, Larry!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: elmore3003 on January 06, 2026, 04:13:16 AM
Amazing Home Healthcare and I had a long telephone discussion yesterday, and I am going to get a re-assessment interview on Jan. 20. Julie, my liaison there, is determined to get me an aide.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:14:07 AM
A couple of comments about posts from last night:

Kevin:  You're welcome, Congrats, and Great Job for/about your Wordle comments last night! ;D

Freddie, that was a very sweet email that you received about the late Tatiana Schlossberg.


Thank you so much, George!


Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:14:16 AM
And thanks so much to Jrand and singdaw for your lovely posts in last night's posts!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:15:37 AM
Amazing Home Healthcare and I had a long telephone discussion yesterday, and I am going to get a re-assessment interview on Jan. 20. Julie, my liaison there, is determined to get me an aide.


That's so great that you have someone who could be able to do some advocating for you, Larry!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: elmore3003 on January 06, 2026, 04:16:02 AM
Joshie is bringing me two numbers this morning, "Faster than sound" and "Something is coming to tea." I think that will be the end of my Encores! work for this year.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:16:50 AM
George, that was lots of fun seeing the video game photos!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:20:36 AM
Joshie is bringing me two numbers this morning, "Faster than sound" and "Something is coming to tea." I think that will be the end of my Encores! work for this year.


Wishing you a career talking point or two in 2026, like the excellent ones you had in both 2024 and 2025, Larry! 

May it all lead to some paying work, too!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 04:41:27 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 04:41:53 AM
Sitting in a parking lot of today’s school.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 04:42:14 AM
Congratulations on the award, BK.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 04:42:45 AM
Here’s hoping for the best on the aide, Elmore.
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Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 04:43:31 AM
It’s going up to 82 today. That means toxic levels of cedar pollen. Oh, joy.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 04:44:31 AM
Sitting in a parking lot of today’s school.


Vibes your day goes well, John G!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: ChasSmith on January 06, 2026, 05:15:34 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: ChasSmith on January 06, 2026, 05:16:53 AM
Congrats to BK on a wonderful writing award.

Might I also sense a li'l Phoenix HHW reunion in the near future? Might there be donuts?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: ChasSmith on January 06, 2026, 05:17:47 AM
DR Elmore, how wonderful to hear someone there is advocating for what you need. May it come to pass!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 05:55:42 AM
Good news, DR elmore3003. Here's hoping.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 05:55:51 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 05:55:58 AM
And others.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 05:56:06 AM
On PAGE TWO
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 06:00:05 AM
Wonderful news, BK. Congratulations on your well-deserved writing award.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 06:00:28 AM
Have a great day at work, DR John G.!!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 06:23:43 AM
A seven-and-a-half hour piano sonata?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: elmore3003 on January 06, 2026, 06:58:19 AM
A seven-and-a-half hour piano sonata?

Absolutely ridiculous.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 07:15:11 AM
I'm up, I'm up - five hours of sleep.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 07:15:56 AM
The book award thing actually comes with a trophy, which I'm looking forward to.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:15:02 AM
From DR John,

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I’ve liked all of her books, some more than others. This one was upper middle for me.

This is my third book by Reid.  So far it might be my second favorite.

Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 09:15:47 AM
Congrats to MR BK on the award.

Perhaps we can watch on ZOOM or at least see lots of photos.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:16:30 AM
I have The Tale of Genji on my list of books to read.  I'm not sure I will ever tackle it. 
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 09:16:35 AM
Good news from DR ELMORE.

Hoping your advocate can make it happen.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:17:21 AM
DR Kevin, you are welcome and good job on your wordle in four yesterday.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:19:35 AM
From DR Freddie,

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I got such a touching note from a former Times reporter

That's very nice.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 09:20:25 AM
DR FREDDIE's post from a couple of days ago made me remember this:

I sell a line of plastics.

And I travel on the road.

I have a case of samples

Which believe me is a load.

Every night a strange cafe,

A strange hotel and then

Early in the morning

I am on the road again.

When the season's over

And my lonesome journey ends

That's the only time I see

My family and my friends.

I drive up Ocean Parkway

And before I park the car

My Ma leans out the window

And she hollers: "Here we are!"
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 09:20:35 AM
etc....etc
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:21:20 AM
Fun photos from DR George last night.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 09:22:40 AM
Yes!  DR GEORGE I'm thinking my brothers had something like that.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 09:23:03 AM
They also had a Game Boy console which is still around here someplace.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:23:23 AM
Bruce, congratulations on your congratulations from the International Impact Book Awards saying you have been selected as a winner in the memoir category for Richard and Me – A Supercalifragilistic Friendship.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:24:41 AM
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Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 09:25:45 AM
It is now 50 degrees with a feels like of 48 degrees.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 09:25:49 AM
It’s going up to 82 today. That means toxic levels of cedar pollen. Oh, joy.

Sending vibes it isn't too bad.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Laura on January 06, 2026, 09:26:14 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Laura on January 06, 2026, 09:26:40 AM
DR Kerry's mixer has been whirling away today.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Laura on January 06, 2026, 09:27:14 AM
I'm not so sure you should accept that award, BK. You should probably give it to a very stable genius. Just to be safe.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 09:36:56 AM
From DR Freddie,

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I got such a touching note from a former Times reporter

That's very nice.


Thanks, Jane.  It was touching to have my parody lyrics remembered by a reporter whose articles I'd commented on over seven years ago.  I see the last time was 2018!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 09:39:08 AM
DR FREDDIE's post from a couple of days ago made me remember this:

I sell a line of plastics.

And I travel on the road.

I have a case of samples

Which believe me is a load.

Every night a strange cafe,

A strange hotel and then

Early in the morning

I am on the road again.

When the season's over

And my lonesome journey ends

That's the only time I see

My family and my friends.

I drive up Ocean Parkway

And before I park the car

My Ma leans out the window

And she hollers: "Here we are!"


Love Allan Sherman!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 10:41:55 AM
Me, too, DR FREDDIE.
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Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 10:56:51 AM
A belated Happy New Year to you all
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 10:58:14 AM
My youngest brother, who resides in Virginia,, came up to take over Mom care.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 10:59:10 AM
It has been decided that Mom will sell her house and move to Virginia to live with him
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 11:00:55 AM
So now the dividing of the stuff, tossing, cleaning, painting etc has commenced
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 11:01:44 AM
It's been taking a toll on time and emotions
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 11:02:35 AM
Also my other brother's MIL passed on the 2nd, adding to the emotional turmoil.
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Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 11:02:53 AM
I have notcaught up
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Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 11:03:31 AM
But I see from today's posts that congratulations are due to our very own BK!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 11:04:31 AM
Congratulations,  Bruce! Please share photos of your trophy!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: vixmom on January 06, 2026, 11:05:04 AM
Getting an aide vibes for Elmore
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 11:05:13 AM
Also my other brother's MIL passed on the 2nd, adding to the emotional turmoil.


Oh, no!  :(

Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 11:29:17 AM
A seven-and-a-half hour piano sonata?

Absolutely ridiculous.

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 11:30:03 AM
Vibes of all kinds for Vixmom.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 11:30:47 AM
I packed way too much sugar for lunch. And it’s good.
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Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 11:31:16 AM
The day is moving slowly but steadily.
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Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 11:32:14 AM
I have The Tale of Genji on my list of books to read.  I'm not sure I will ever tackle it. 

There is a 300-page abridgment.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 11:36:50 AM
From DR Freddie,

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I got such a touching note from a former Times reporter

That's very nice.


Thanks, Jane.  It was touching to have my parody lyrics remembered by a reporter whose articles I'd commented on over seven years ago.  I see the last time was 2018!

Very touching.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 11:37:14 AM
Back from breakfast at Hugo's - eggs benedict.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 11:37:41 AM
Will now futz and finesse then write some new pages.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 11:37:56 AM
My youngest brother, who resides in Virginia,, came up to take over Mom care.

It must be a relief to you and your brother who is currently taking care of her.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 11:38:56 AM
It has been decided that Mom will sell her house and move to Virginia to live with him

Wow.  How far is the drive between you and your youngest brother?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 11:40:02 AM
So now the dividing of the stuff, tossing, cleaning, painting etc has commenced

At least you are all working together.  At least I hope you are.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 11:40:18 AM
It's been taking a toll on time and emotions

It does.  Sending hugs and coping vibes.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 11:41:03 AM
Also my other brother's MIL passed on the 2nd, adding to the emotional turmoil.

Oh no.  My condolences to your sister-in-law.  How is she managing without the full support of your brother?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 11:42:11 AM
I have The Tale of Genji on my list of books to read.  I'm not sure I will ever tackle it. 

There is a 300-page abridgment.

That is exceptionally short.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 12:22:20 PM
Vibes for DR VIXMOM and family.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jrand75 on January 06, 2026, 12:24:57 PM
Did anyone else watch the new CBS news anchor last night?

https://x.com/donwinslow/status/2008357131393663007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008357131393663007%7Ctwgr%5E68be1e0d64c249ad26157e6a1498a439520390b9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datalounge.com%2Fthreads
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 01:23:41 PM
Did anyone else watch the new CBS news anchor last night?

https://x.com/donwinslow/status/2008357131393663007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008357131393663007%7Ctwgr%5E68be1e0d64c249ad26157e6a1498a439520390b9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datalounge.com%2Fthreads


Wow, quite a mess-up.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:44:41 PM
Amazing Home Healthcare and I had a long telephone discussion yesterday, and I am going to get a re-assessment interview on Jan. 20. Julie, my liaison there, is determined to get me an aide.

That's great, Larry!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:45:12 PM
A couple of comments about posts from last night:

Kevin:  You're welcome, Congrats, and Great Job for/about your Wordle comments last night! ;D

Freddie, that was a very sweet email that you received about the late Tatiana Schlossberg.


Thank you so much, George!




You're very welcome, Freddie!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:46:00 PM
George, that was lots of fun seeing the video game photos!

Thanks, Freddie!
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Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:49:14 PM
Sitting in a parking lot of today’s school.


Vibes your day goes well, John G!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:49:54 PM
Oh, look!  It's Page Four!!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 01:51:19 PM
A seven-and-a-half hour piano sonata?
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8199.0;attach=28357)

Yikes!! :o
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 02:48:10 PM
Did anyone else watch the new CBS news anchor last night?

https://x.com/donwinslow/status/2008357131393663007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008357131393663007%7Ctwgr%5E68be1e0d64c249ad26157e6a1498a439520390b9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datalounge.com%2Fthreads

No, but I read about it.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 02:59:25 PM
Fun photos from DR George last night.

Thanks, Jane.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 02:59:58 PM
Yes!  DR GEORGE I'm thinking my brothers had something like that.

Very cool, Jrand!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:01:39 PM
They also had a Game Boy console which is still around here someplace.

I only had the Game Boy Color, which has games that can't be played on the regular Game Boy.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:02:02 PM
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Yup!!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:03:16 PM
It is now 50 degrees with a feels like of 48 degrees.

I don't know what the temperature is here now, but it's been raining all day!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:03:38 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:04:05 PM
DR Kerry's mixer has been whirling away today.

Nice!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 03:04:25 PM
It is also raining here.  Earlier we had a break from the rain, however, it was cold and windy.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:04:36 PM
I'm not so sure you should accept that award, BK. You should probably give it to a very stable genius. Just to be safe.

:))
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 03:06:25 PM
I often choose a book by the title or passed on a book simply because I did not like the title.  Yet, at the moment I can't think of a single title I loved.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 03:08:15 PM
Thinking & browsing books I have read.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:08:26 PM
It's been taking a toll on time and emotions

{{{HUGS OF COMFORT!!}}}
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:09:46 PM
Also my other brother's MIL passed on the 2nd, adding to the emotional turmoil.

Oh, no. :( My condolences to your family.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 03:16:44 PM
TOD:

The Good Companions
Pride and Prejudice; or, First Impressions
The Idiot
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
The Age of Innocence
Their Eyes Were Watching God
My Home Is Far Away
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 03:20:53 PM
I found a few to name.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 03:21:06 PM
The Winds of War
Before We Were Yours
All the Colors of the Dark
Women of the Silk
Beneath a Scarlet Sky
The Grapes of Wrath   
The Giver of Stars
Red Gold   
How Green Was My Valley
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: MichaelG on January 06, 2026, 03:24:52 PM
My condolences to DR vixmom and family.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: MichaelG on January 06, 2026, 03:25:12 PM
Congratulations on your award, bk!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: MichaelG on January 06, 2026, 03:26:17 PM
After all the rain, we finally have a full creek with rapidly flowing water. I guess the upstream reservoir is doing well.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:26:25 PM
Did anyone else watch the new CBS news anchor last night?

https://x.com/donwinslow/status/2008357131393663007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008357131393663007%7Ctwgr%5E68be1e0d64c249ad26157e6a1498a439520390b9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datalounge.com%2Fthreads

Oh, my! :-\
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:34:02 PM
Well, Shelly, Margo, and I are going to see the newest Avatar movie in IMAX 3D!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 03:35:20 PM
I can take or leave 3D, but I do love IMAX as compared to standard sizes.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 03:40:42 PM
Well, Shelly, Margo, and I are going to see the newest Avatar movie in IMAX 3D!


Have a great time!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 03:57:25 PM
I can take or leave 3D, but I do love IMAX as compared to standard sizes.

It would be nice to see at an IMAX.  The trailer looked ok.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 03:57:41 PM
Keith got Wordle in five.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 04:55:33 PM
Five!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 04:57:06 PM
Back to The Mothers-in-Law. Last disc of episodes.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 05:54:32 PM
Hey, I made Jane's list and she is a TOUGH cookie.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 05:55:09 PM
I futzed and finessed a lot, took a short break, then wrote five pages, maybe six. I'll try to do four more when I get home.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Jane on January 06, 2026, 06:07:24 PM
Hey, I made Jane's list and she is a TOUGH cookie.

I loved the name of your book, and I remember saying that when you first told us the title.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: KevinH on January 06, 2026, 06:59:50 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: KevinH on January 06, 2026, 07:02:47 PM
Thanks again, DRs Jane and George!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: KevinH on January 06, 2026, 07:03:24 PM
Keith got Wordle in five.


Good!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: KevinH on January 06, 2026, 07:03:38 PM
Congrats on your book award, BK!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: KevinH on January 06, 2026, 07:05:24 PM
Vibes for DR vixmom and family
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: KevinH on January 06, 2026, 07:06:06 PM
Did anyone else watch the new CBS news anchor last night?

https://x.com/donwinslow/status/2008357131393663007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008357131393663007%7Ctwgr%5E68be1e0d64c249ad26157e6a1498a439520390b9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datalounge.com%2Fthreads



Embarrassing!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: KevinH on January 06, 2026, 07:07:39 PM
Wordle:  4/6. 
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:09:43 PM
Nothing much of any import happened today.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:10:27 PM
My boss gets back from a weeklong vacation on Thursday, and I will be glad to relinquish the reigns.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:16:35 PM
Everyone should have a set of hot dog lights, don't ya think?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:16:59 PM
Do you like my new birdhouse?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:17:23 PM
 :)
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:17:53 PM
BK, of course, does not have that problem. He has a body that produces books on its own.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:18:39 PM
Voila!  Harvey Wallbanger cake (in the foreground):
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Freddie on January 06, 2026, 07:22:18 PM
Do you like my new birdhouse?



LOL!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: John G. on January 06, 2026, 07:33:06 PM
A full production of Redhead.

https://youtu.be/vu3dOiiFP0A?si=Mu1axQIT_TC-FtLM
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:34:02 PM
Also, Grapefruit Yogurt cake:
grapefruit yogurt cake – smitten kitchen (https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/01/grapefruit-yogurt-cake/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAPKr_5jbGNrA8qv-2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHh-OBUDi-8JEsRwPdmc40a08MAmt2Z15UKEGshkhdv5V6RaIah-t2j1DFqlT_aem_3c57JIBDSxKEfd43jucEtQ&sfnsn=mo)
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:39:24 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: singdaw on January 06, 2026, 07:39:31 PM
And others.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: Laura on January 06, 2026, 10:10:30 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 11:06:10 PM
Back from a good run-through - need some acting adjustments and one musical number was a train wreck and I was VERY strong about that - I'm just cutting to the chase with my notes now - no massaging them. The good news, the show really is in very good shape - act one ran 45 minutes tonight and act two 48, so we just need to shave off three minutes in act two - and I know exactly where they come from. Then add back five minutes overall for laughs and applause and we'll have our 95-minute show.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 11:06:33 PM
Just ordered some Jack in the Box - haven't eaten since nine this morning.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 06, 2026, 11:07:17 PM
Hopefully it will get here soon. Meantime, I'll write some damn notes, hopefully we'll get off this damn page, and then I'll write some damn book pages before hitting the hay.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:27:17 PM
Well, Shelly, Margo, and I are going to see the newest Avatar movie in IMAX 3D!


Have a great time!

Thanks, Freddie!  We did! 
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:28:33 PM
We all enjoyed it, but we felt that all the battle scenes went on far too long. ::)
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:31:11 PM
PAGE SIX AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH DANCE!!

(https://images.bauerhosting.com/empire/2025/07/avatar-fire-ash-trailer.jpg)
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:33:17 PM
I can take or leave 3D, but I do love IMAX as compared to standard sizes.

It would be nice to see at an IMAX.  The trailer looked ok.

I recommend it...unless you can't watch IMAX movies.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:33:32 PM
Keith got Wordle in five.

Good for Keith!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:34:32 PM
Thanks again, DRs Jane and George!

You're welcome, Kevin!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:35:04 PM
Wordle:  4/6. 

That's great, Kevin!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:36:32 PM
Everyone should have a set of hot dog lights, don't ya think?
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8199.0;attach=28359)

Why, yes...yes, they should!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:37:03 PM
Do you like my new birdhouse?
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8199.0;attach=28361)

:))
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:37:50 PM
:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8199.0;attach=28363)

;D
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 06, 2026, 11:38:28 PM
Voila!  Harvey Wallbanger cake (in the foreground):
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8199.0;attach=28365)

Yummy!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 07, 2026, 12:08:36 AM
A full production of Redhead.

https://youtu.be/vu3dOiiFP0A?si=Mu1axQIT_TC-FtLM

Wow...videotaped in 1982.  Very cool.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 07, 2026, 12:09:39 AM
Also, Grapefruit Yogurt cake:
grapefruit yogurt cake – smitten kitchen (https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/01/grapefruit-yogurt-cake/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAPKr_5jbGNrA8qv-2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHh-OBUDi-8JEsRwPdmc40a08MAmt2Z15UKEGshkhdv5V6RaIah-t2j1DFqlT_aem_3c57JIBDSxKEfd43jucEtQ&sfnsn=mo)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8199.0;attach=28367)

I wanna eat that! :D
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:01 AM
Page six.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:07 AM
Shame.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:14 AM
Must be a game.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:22 AM
Who can we blame.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:27 AM
Mame?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:45 AM
Another dame?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:52 AM
An old flame?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:11:57 AM
Fame?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:12:11 AM
Six is lame.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:12:28 AM
What's in a name.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:12:45 AM
What page can we tame.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:13:05 AM
Take aim.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:14:13 AM
Who to frame?
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:14:33 AM
More of the same.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:15:21 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:15:27 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:15:34 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:15:40 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: bk on January 07, 2026, 12:15:46 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 07, 2026, 12:16:17 AM
SEVEN!!
Title: Re: AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Post by: George on January 07, 2026, 12:17:42 AM
Tomorrow morning, I have a dermatology appointment in Lakewood.  Hopefully, I allow enough (but not too much) time to get there.