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[bk]

Have you seen this absurd plastic shield that people are wearing OVER the mask???  Someone posted a photo saying how safe they felt.  I responded by saying I felt it was absurd.  His response was two words, the first beginning with the letter F.  I unfriended immediately and before I could block he blocked me.  These jerks are so typical - they're like little sheep.  He friended me for whatever reason, I certainly didn't friend him.  These idiots don't want anyone to have any opinion or thought that isn't in lockstep with theirs, theirs being whatever is current and happening.  Good riddance.

[Jrand74]

Nice video DR JANE.

[elmore3003]

During this Covid-19 sabbatical, I've dealt with many wonderful customer service reps for Amazon and other venues, but I do believe that my encounter with Juan at Santander Bank about five minutes ago was the absolute best of all my dealings.

I've also encountered the absolute nadir of Amazon sellers, nothing but thieves: V(US local delivery).  May they rot in hell.

[ChasSmith]

For what it's worth, the Barnes & Noble 50%-off sale on Criterions begins today. That's always been something I liked going into the store for, because your B&N membership card would get you another 10% off. Unfortunately, I hear tell they've all but decimated the value of having that card, partly by no longer allowing the discount on pre-existing discounts of over 20% or 30% or something. And if that's the case, I won't be renewing my membership. They've diluted their "brand" to the point that their only distinction as what used to be a fine bookstore is that they still carry SOME books.

A shame.  I still prefer purchasing my eBooks from Barnes & Noble Nook vs Amazon Kindle.  I have noticed lately my options have been greater on Amazon.  Mostly due to the same few authors, still I worry about B & N going out of business.

I went to the Westport store to grab a few goodies, and was happy to find that they ARE allowing the member discount as before. That's just in-store, not online -- I think they make up for that with free shipping (?). So all is well on that front.

I haven't checked in the past week, but I don't know if the Barnes & Noble on the corner of Broadway is open or not.

That was my first ever Barnes & Noble, and I believe it was in fact the first of the new stores in NYC back in the early 1990s. I had mail-ordered stuff from the original B&N on lower Fifth Avenue years before, but this was the coming of the new world in bookstores. The scandal then was that these new behemoth chain stores would cause the likes of Shakespeare & Co. to go out of business. Now they're in their own death throes.

But what a thrill it was to wander through that Broadway store back in the day. Did that one ever expand into carrying music and movies? I think my first B&N that had that department was the one on Sixth Ave. in the twenties.

[ChasSmith]

What a weird day. Is it a Friday? I can't even tell from the way it feels. And this weather. Tropical storm rains off and on for the rest of the day and tomorrow as well? Yuck.

[ChasSmith]

Have you seen this absurd plastic shield that people are wearing OVER the mask???  Someone posted a photo saying how safe they felt.  I responded by saying I felt it was absurd.  His response was two words, the first beginning with the letter F.  I unfriended immediately and before I could block he blocked me.  These jerks are so typical - they're like little sheep.  He friended me for whatever reason, I certainly didn't friend him.  These idiots don't want anyone to have any opinion or thought that isn't in lockstep with theirs, theirs being whatever is current and happening.  Good riddance.

My doctor the other day was wearing that combination, while his assistants just had masks on. But I guess he's excused.

[ChasSmith]

I’m guessing that dentists in particular are wearing the combo, what with all the stuff spraying out of our pie holes.

[Jane]

Nice video DR JANE.

Thanks. 

[Jane]

Bryan wears the combo at work.  It protects the eyes and face from all sorts of gross splatter, visible and invisible.  How safe he feels I don't know but it is far safer than without it.

[Jane]

Bruce if you can become infected through your eyes this should help.  What doesn't work is wearing the shield without the mask.

[Jane]

Have you seen this absurd plastic shield that people are wearing OVER the mask???  Someone posted a photo saying how safe they felt.  I responded by saying I felt it was absurd.  His response was two words, the first beginning with the letter F.  I unfriended immediately and before I could block he blocked me.  These jerks are so typical - they're like little sheep.  He friended me for whatever reason, I certainly didn't friend him.  These idiots don't want anyone to have any opinion or thought that isn't in lockstep with theirs, theirs being whatever is current and happening.  Good riddance.

I think the response to you was rude and unnecessary.

[elmore3003]

For what it's worth, the Barnes & Noble 50%-off sale on Criterions begins today. That's always been something I liked going into the store for, because your B&N membership card would get you another 10% off. Unfortunately, I hear tell they've all but decimated the value of having that card, partly by no longer allowing the discount on pre-existing discounts of over 20% or 30% or something. And if that's the case, I won't be renewing my membership. They've diluted their "brand" to the point that their only distinction as what used to be a fine bookstore is that they still carry SOME books.

A shame.  I still prefer purchasing my eBooks from Barnes & Noble Nook vs Amazon Kindle.  I have noticed lately my options have been greater on Amazon.  Mostly due to the same few authors, still I worry about B & N going out of business.

I went to the Westport store to grab a few goodies, and was happy to find that they ARE allowing the member discount as before. That's just in-store, not online -- I think they make up for that with free shipping (?). So all is well on that front.

I haven't checked in the past week, but I don't know if the Barnes & Noble on the corner of Broadway is open or not.

That was my first ever Barnes & Noble, and I believe it was in fact the first of the new stores in NYC back in the early 1990s. I had mail-ordered stuff from the original B&N on lower Fifth Avenue years before, but this was the coming of the new world in bookstores. The scandal then was that these new behemoth chain stores would cause the likes of Shakespeare & Co. to go out of business. Now they're in their own death throes.

But what a thrill it was to wander through that Broadway store back in the day. Did that one ever expand into carrying music and movies? I think my first B&N that had that department was the one on Sixth Ave. in the twenties.

A few movies, no music.

[Jane]

Bruce the person would have been better to simply counter with an article from the Cleveland Clinic and then let you maintain your opinion or alter it.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/will-a-face-shield-protect-you-from-the-coronavirus/

Actually this might be an option for you since you have issues wearing a mask, unless you have gotten used to it.

[elmore3003]

Finished the Paul Hirsch book and am now listening to Mr. Toscanini have his way with the Beethoven symphonies.  He was a wonderful conductor who could be quite a nasty piece of work to his bands.  But the performances are wonderful and I must say I like hearing these symphonies in monophonic sound.

I sent you a We Transfer piece by Dohnanyi piece I thought you might like.

[George]

DR George, that's a neat gift!

Thanks, Larry.  I hope I can line it all up when I put it in the frame.  That's always the hard part when the frame is larger than the picture.

[George]

Yesterday this happened in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue.

Nice!

[George]

Yes DR GEORGE we need to see the framed poster.

You will...later tonight!

[Jrand74]

I used to love WaldenBooks - and there was another similarly named bookstore in the same mall that I would visit.

I switched to big box music/video store that was around for a few years.....but I keep coming back to Half Price Books [and Records].

Sometimes the clerks there are very helpful and nice....and sometimes they are just the opposite.

[Jrand74]

Very cloudy here today - so we mowed the lawn front & back.

Rain forecast for Sunday.....temps still in the upper 80's.....

[Jrand74]

Good DR GEORGE.

[Jrand74]

Sometimes when the frame is too big, I use the reverse side of the poster page - it is usually white.  Then I can attach the photo or poster to the middle of it while it's on a flat surface and when it's put in the frame - it's centered and nice. 

Sometimes I use some wrapping paper or even newspaper if that's appropriate to make a kind of backing.  I have even used aluminum foil which ended up looking very interesting.....

[Jane]

I used to love WaldenBooks - and there was another similarly named bookstore in the same mall that I would visit.

I switched to big box music/video store that was around for a few years.....but I keep coming back to Half Price Books [and Records].

Sometimes the clerks there are very helpful and nice....and sometimes they are just the opposite.

Yes, Walden Books until they were just small stores in malls.

[Jane]

I asked a friend to stop with the hate and anger because of the effect on me.  Instead of compassion I was treated in the same manor that the person he hates treats other people.  I was mocked, humiliated, and unfriended

[ChasSmith]

The Toscanini Beethoven set is truly at the top of the heap. The only other complete set I ever owned and listened to was Szell’s. Also liked Bruno Walter’s “Pastoral”.

For me, the Ninth is the killer, and I’ve listened to the Toscanini more times than the law should allow. My other favorite is the Sixth. Those two, man.

[bk]

elmore, got it and will listen after we do the live test - I have some version of it, can't remember whose - may be in the Munch set?

[bk]

For me, the shield is ridiculous and my opinion won't be changing.  It's not going to protect the eyes because the bottom and sides are open, but if it makes millions for whichever enterprising company is making them, then that's nice.  I will always have issues with anything covering my face, nose, or mouth.

[elmore3003]

City Vet posted this great photo of Thatch's vet, Dr Romero.  I guess today is National Kitten Day.

[Jeanne]

Hello, everyone.

[Jeanne]

I've read the Notes, but not the posts, so I've no idea what's going on with all of you.

Vibes to you all.

[Jeanne]

I've been making a concerted effort to catch up on a thousand things this week. Making progress, but there's more to do.