Topic: THE KING OF STEPHEN (Read 5214 times)

bk · « **on:** September 26, 2021, 12:28:52 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were King, and now it is time for you to post until the King Cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2021, 12:29:23 AM »

And the word of the day is: DEDICATION!

George · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2021, 12:39:13 AM »

Topic of the Day: back in the late '80s and early-to-mid '90s, I read a lot of Stephen King, but at some point around his Dark Tower series, I stopped reading his stuff, and haven't read probably anything since. I don't know why. $:-\$

George · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2021, 01:09:16 AM »

Today, I'm going to my mom's to help with one of her TV's, then I'll borrow my niece's car (Tom, I'll post a new picture!) for when I meet Tom in Puyallup and then we go to Seattle to meet John.

George · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2021, 01:09:39 AM »

Off to bed now.

Have a good day, all!

singdaw · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:06:27 AM »

Good morning, friends.

singdaw · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:06:38 AM »

Welcome back, DR Jeanne.

singdaw · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:07:23 AM »

Glad to read that DR John G. travelled safely. Looking forward to hearing about (and seeing evidence of) a mini-HHW reunion.

singdaw · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:07:39 AM »

Yesterday was a long day.

singdaw · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:08:05 AM »

I am up after only 5 hours of sleep, so a nap will definitely be in order later.

singdaw · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:08:30 AM »

But first I must exercise, and then off to my church gig.

singdaw · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:12:13 AM »

The DH's high school reunion yesterday was lovely. People were warm and friendly to me.

It was extremely informal and was outside; fortunately, it was a gorgeous day. Everyone brought their own chairs Iwe have two collapsible canvas chairs) and beverages - almost everyone drank water - and 15 pizzas were delivered. I was the only one wearing a mask, even outdoors, but no one questioned me about it. All in all there were probably about 65 people, and no one had to dress up.

singdaw · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:13:47 AM »

Afterward, we stopped at the assisted care facility in town to visit my mother-in-law, who seems to be doing very well. We had a nice but brief visit, and then were on the road home, arriving at about 10:30pm.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:58:43 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2021, 04:02:18 AM »

I had a long dream about working at the Drama Book Shop. Nothing much happened in it: I was asked to come back to work, as I was in 1985, because the owner needed help with stock orders. There was also something about my being at Goodspeed and a silver chair I'd brought back to Manhattan for the owner's wife, but that's all vague now.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 26, 2021, 04:02:44 AM »

I have no plans today, none.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2021, 04:03:37 AM »

I'm happy the reunion was pleasant, DR singdaw.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2021, 04:03:57 AM »

DR JohnG, enjoy your Seattle visit.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2021, 04:08:35 AM »

I first encountered Stephen King when DR Ginny brought me The Shining to read while I was home following a tonsillectomy. I finished it, ran dwn to the public library and borrowed 'Salem's Lot. I cannot remember if I saw the movie or read Carrie first, but I still believe the film is better than the book.

Druxy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2021, 05:45:28 AM »

Today is the birthday of George Raft, not the world's greatest actor, but one who certainly had an effective screen presence.

I knew Raft during his later years; lunched with him once or twice . He was a nice man; not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but a gentleman.

Though he was a major star during the 1930s-40s, by the 1950s, his star had fallen...hard. Work was difficult to find and, it's my understanding that, during his last years, he was receiving financial help from Frank Sinatra.

The last time I saw Raft, he was working as a "greeter" in a Beverly Hills restaurant. I didn't want to say "Hello," because, I thought, he might be embarrassed.

I think I captured Raft's persona in my stage play, ROBINSON & RAFT, available in both paperback and Kindle editions via Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Robinson-Raft-Play-Hollywood-Legends/dp/1530387647/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458253693&sr=1-2&keywords=robinson+%26+raft

John G. · « **Reply #20 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:43:01 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #21 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:43:35 AM »

Trying to get up and get started before the rains hit.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:45:06 AM »

Getting started vibes for DR JOHN G.

John G. · « **Reply #23 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:45:08 AM »

Dreamed I offered an opinion about how a digital experience could be better edited and ended up trying not to create a conflict of interest at work. How dull.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:45:25 AM »

I enjoyed reading about Mr Stephen King in the notes!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:45:37 AM »

Sounds like a nice day DR singdaw!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:47:17 AM »

I am so sad that the state of the Phony Tony Awards is such that it is not being discussed here.....even on the very day of the ceremony.

https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/

John G. · « **Reply #27 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:49:33 AM »

I never read Stephen King until about 25 years ago when I discovered how good he is to listen to. I think Bag of Bones is my favorite, and On Writing holds a special place for me. I agree that the original version of The Stand was too long, but the restored version with several hundred more pages was actually better and didn’t feel as long.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 26, 2021, 07:59:12 AM »

DR DRUXY - the Decades Channel is having an all day marathon of HIGHWAY PATROL today....it is most entertaining.

Donald · « **Reply #29 on:** September 26, 2021, 08:48:41 AM »

Happy Sunday everyone! There's a new Broadway Radio Show here on the website and it's very special since it's episode 700!!! I'm joined by special guest Susan Egan who was my guest on the very first episode. It's a great conversation.

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/

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