Topic: VIS-A-VIS (Read 15976 times)

bk · « **on:** May 21, 2020, 12:04:00 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were vis-a-vis, and now it is time for you to post until the vis-a-vis cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:04:53 AM »

And the word of the day is: COWCATCHER!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:08:18 AM »

I had a really interesting telephonic conversation yesterday with a total stranger who'd written me after doing a Google search on a certain human and finding an extract from Album Produced by online (Amazon, one would presume). She wrote me after reading said extract and told me how much she commiserated with me because the person she read about in the extract is part of her family and, she said, nothing but weird, and that she was not surprised by anything she read. So, yesterday I got an earful about this person and the stories were pretty horrifying. Sometimes it's fun to be validated by knowing and hearing from someone who tells you you weren't crazy to think what you thought. It was fun and she was the voice twin of dear reader Jeanne, actually.

George · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:22:33 AM »

Quote from: bk on May 21, 2020, 12:08:18 AM

I had a really interesting telephonic conversation yesterday with a total stranger who'd written me after doing a Google search on a certain human and finding an extract from Album Produced by online (Amazon, one would presume). She wrote me after reading said extract and told me how much she commiserated with me because the person she read about in the extract is part of her family and, she said, nothing but weird, and that she was not surprised by anything she read. So, yesterday I got an earful about this person and the stories were pretty horrifying. Sometimes it's fun to be validated by knowing and hearing from someone who tells you you weren't crazy to think what you thought. It was fun and she was the voice twin of dear reader Jeanne, actually.

That's very interesting. And kind of sad. Why do people have to be like that. $:-\$

bk · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:25:47 AM »

There are usually medical reasons why people behave irrationally. This woman was very sweet. I mostly listened, but had a few things to say

bk · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:26:07 AM »

Listening to the film music of Stanley Myers - love this guy.

Jane · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:48:51 AM »

Quote from: bk on May 21, 2020, 12:08:18 AM

I had a really interesting telephonic conversation yesterday with a total stranger who'd written me after doing a Google search on a certain human and finding an extract from Album Produced by online (Amazon, one would presume). She wrote me after reading said extract and told me how much she commiserated with me because the person she read about in the extract is part of her family and, she said, nothing but weird, and that she was not surprised by anything she read. So, yesterday I got an earful about this person and the stories were pretty horrifying. Sometimes it's fun to be validated by knowing and hearing from someone who tells you you weren't crazy to think what you thought. It was fun and she was the voice twin of dear reader Jeanne, actually.

George · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:56:47 AM »

So, I burned the first DVD of the videotapes that my mom gave me. It's five hours of when my dad went with his church to Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic, New York City, and then Seattle in 1996. There's no narration, no title cards, just completely random video.

George · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2020, 01:02:15 AM »

Now, I'm burning the next DVD, which is just random home movies of our family with my dad's youngest sister and mom (who has since died) visiting from California, as well as other videos of my mom's brother and his wife visiting from Germany, and my parents' 30th wedding anniversary party. In amongst all this footage are at least three friends of my parents' that have since passed away. I'm sure that they'll like that.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2020, 03:58:38 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2020, 04:00:29 AM »

I slept rather well with a bed full of cats last night. It was rather chilly, and I buried myself under a lot of blankets. I did not want to get out of bed.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2020, 04:02:09 AM »

As soon as kitty cleanup is finished, I must run off to Dr Aronoff's office for another pre-surgery prep kit. I am concerned that everything is set except for the damned HMO approval.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2020, 04:03:35 AM »

Last night I started to watch Orson Wells' Chimes At Midnight and decided I wasn't in the mood.

John G. · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:15:13 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:15:41 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 21, 2020, 04:03:35 AM

Last night I started to watch Orson Wells' Chimes At Midnight and decided I wasn't in the mood.

That’s on my to-watch list.

John G. · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:16:25 AM »

I had a good night’s sleep and am rather amazed at that.

Druxy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:31:21 AM »

Follow-up at the doctor today.

No big deal, but it gets me out of the house.

Druxy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:37:24 AM »

T.O.D.

Off-hand, I can't think of any film score that made a lasting impression on me during the past 20 years. If it HAD made an impression, I would have bought the CD.

I think the last 2 movie sound tract CDs i bought were TITANIC (1997) and ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA (1984).

If there were others, I don't recall.

Druxy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:39:57 AM »

I published my new one-person play last night.

The Kindle edition is already available.

Waiting for Amazon to approve the paperback before I announce. the title.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:29:35 AM »

Good morning, all.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:31:14 AM »

If it hadn't been so expensive, I would have purchased the optional COWCATCHER for my PT Cruiser.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:31:29 AM »

SUPER VIBES for DR VIXMOM.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:32:58 AM »

Glad to hear that MR BK's rehearsals are moving along well. Of course we at PCPH will be having a virtual something or other, probably in September.....time will tell what it will be.

I really don't think folks would be interested in sitting at their computers for more than two hours and watching a play.....some can hold interest, but I'm not sure something we produce can do so.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:34:15 AM »

The only time I hear or read soundtracks and music discussed is here at HHW......I am not sure I have a favorite from the last couple of decades.

I did, as did DR DRUXY and a several million others, buy the Titanic soundtrack.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:34:26 AM »

Doctor visit vibes for DR DRUXY.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:36:54 AM »

MR BK when you are doing a Google Search, you can click on "Books" at the top of the page and you'll get a list of books, some with excerpts, that talk about your subject.

Using quote marks sometimes narrows down the search.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:41:09 AM »

For instance I found this mention of MR BK in the preface of a book.

https://www.google.com/books/edition/From_Immigrants_to_U_S_Citizenship_to_th/zXWtAQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Bruce+Kimmel%22&pg=PR11&printsec=frontcover

Jrand74 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:46:29 AM »

It is only going to be in the 60's today, so I'm going to attempt the Beef Stew.....we shall see what we shall see.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #28 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:47:16 AM »

I just read this article from American Cinematographer on
The Dramatic Photography of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
that made me want to watch the film again. Like, real soon.

Which wouldn't be a bad idea since I haven't watched it since way before the Warner Archives Blu-ray was released. The article and included images are wonderful. The photo of the books in the living room makes me want to know what each one was, especially since they very carefully hand-picked each book. But that's just one aspect of an amazing set.

I think BK said the film's score by Alex North is a bit of a letdown, and my vague recollection tells me I probably agree with that assessment.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #29 on:** May 21, 2020, 06:50:30 AM »

Quote from: Jrand69 on May 21, 2020, 06:46:29 AM

It is only going to be in the 60's today, so I'm going to attempt the Beef Stew.....we shall see what we shall see.

It's supposed to be just about 70 here today and tomorrow. I haven't looked ahead yet but as of yesterday it was even supposed to reach (gasp!) 80 for a couple of days next week.

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