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[Ron Pulliam]

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Practically a whisper.

[George]

The bad news is I think we have a thief in the building. I didn't know that Ann and Jen were away for the weekend, and I saw a package for Ann on either Friday or Saturday. Someone's snatched it.

Oh, no!

[George]

Of course nowadays the world has front porch thieves who literally cruise neighborhoods for packages to swipe. That in itself makes me glad this house is so secluded from the street.

That's the main reason I'm very glad that I can have my packages sent to my work.

[Jane]

No posts in 75 minutes? Where are DRs RonPulliam and Slingshot this morning?

Blissfully in my bed asleep until 9:15 a.m.  I got 10-plus hours of sleep, and I am delirious about it.

I got about eight hours last night

[Jane]

It wasn't enough and I am still sleepy.

[Jane]

Tuesday morning greetings!  I have been E & T for no good (or bad) reason.  The weekend weather was pretty distracting, though, and I spent quite a bit of physical and emotional energy looking after Richard as he, bit by bit, cleared most of the ice and snow from our driveway.  He had some help from our neighbors Mark and Rosemary.

I am glad he had some help.

[Jane]

DR JANE I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed your parasailing story!

Thank you.

[Jane]

DR JANE I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed your parasailing story!

Took my breath away.

[Jane]

DR JANE I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed your parasailing story!

Took my breath away.

Mine, too, figuratively...but I could imagine myself not being able to get it back.  Hyperventilation!!

I know how to keep them from getting out of control.  If one got bad today I am sure I would find it frightening when back then it wasn't scary at all.

[Jane]

As I am sure I have mentioned, Riley's on Main is actually on Calhoun Street, which is our main thoroughfare through town.

Riley's got started in another town on its main street, hence the name.

That's confusing

[Jane]

Oscar noms - was really hoping Emilia Jones would get up, but noooo - we must have the always-nominated Olivia Coleman and Nicole Kidman. The latter is especially infuriating. And I like Javier Bardem but his nomination for that film is a joke. Glad the supporting guy is up for CODA and I think he has a real chance. And it's up for best picture, which is nice, although I find the ten films thing stupid.

I agree with you about Emilia Jones and CODA. 

[Jane]

VIBES GEORGE'S CAR ARRIVES ON TIME!

Thanks, Jane!  I just wish I actually had a more specific ETA.

I can imagine it is difficult not to receive updates.

[Jane]

The bad news is I think we have a thief in the building. I didn't know that Ann and Jen were away for the weekend, and I saw a package for Ann on either Friday or Saturday. Someone's snatched it.

Unless a neighbor took it in to keep it from being snatched.

My thoughts.

[Jane]

Of course nowadays the world has front porch thieves who literally cruise neighborhoods for packages to swipe. That in itself makes me glad this house is so secluded from the street.

That's the main reason I'm very glad that I can have my packages sent to my work.

You are lucky to be able to do that, and to live close enough that on your days off you can easily stop in to collect your packages.

[elmore3003]

I've begun my Betty White festival. When I finish all of Hot in Cleveland, which really makes me laugh, I will move on to all of Mary Tyler Moore Show.

[Jane]

Our baby sprinkler gifts were delivered last night and left at the front door.  I hope they were delivered to the correct home and collected. 

[elmore3003]

Keyboard  player Nick Archer posted this story on Facebook:
One night at the Plymouth Theatre, with PASSION (1994), one of the Clarinetists (either Al Regni or Les Scott) was unable, at the last minute, to get to the theatre for the show. As luck would have it, Jonathan Tunick just happened to be backstage that night and, as even MORE luck would have it, one of the other reed players had a spare clarinet. So, Jonathan played the show that night, with Paul Gemignani conducting. I spoke with Jonathan a few days later about all this and his only comment was referencing Gemignani, saying, "He didn't even throw me a cue!"

Gemignani does not like Jonathan, which is very clear in the Lapine book on Sunday in the Park with George. In 1998, I recommended Jonathan to conduct Jubilee at Carnegie Hall, and Gemignani turned him down. When I told Jonathan, he said, I'm not surprised. Paul only works with me on a show by Steve. He usually works with Brohn or Starobin.

[John G.]

Interesting. Very interesting.

[John G.]

I have actually seen a best picture nominee this year. Granted, it was West Side Story. No big surprise. I do have Dune at home.

[John G.]

Waiting for a doctor’s appointment

[ChasSmith]

Keyboard  player Nick Archer posted this story on Facebook:
One night at the Plymouth Theatre, with PASSION (1994), one of the Clarinetists (either Al Regni or Les Scott) was unable, at the last minute, to get to the theatre for the show. As luck would have it, Jonathan Tunick just happened to be backstage that night and, as even MORE luck would have it, one of the other reed players had a spare clarinet. So, Jonathan played the show that night, with Paul Gemignani conducting. I spoke with Jonathan a few days later about all this and his only comment was referencing Gemignani, saying, "He didn't even throw me a cue!"

Gemignani does not like Jonathan, which is very clear in the Lapine book on Sunday in the Park with George. In 1998, I recommended Jonathan to conduct Jubilee at Carnegie Hall, and Gemignani turned him down. When I told Jonathan, he said, I'm not surprised. Paul only works with me on a show by Steve. He usually works with Brohn or Starobin.

Incredible. All of it.

[John G.]

The Razzie nominations were fun. Sad that Judy Kaye got a nod, but not sorry for Diana the Musical.

[Jrand74]

I shall probably skip the Academy Awards Programme this year - it was embarrassing last year and I don't think it will be much better this year.....

[Jrand74]

For some reason seeing the list of nominees just makes me depressed rather than excited.

And Aaron Sorkin wrote an article for Entertainment Weekly defending his RICARDOS script under the headline ACCURACY vs. TRUTH.

He says of course it didn't happen the way it happens in the movie, he wanted to make the week dramatic so he took several years worth of incidents and crowded them in there.....BUT he told the TRUTH about who Lucy & Desi were.....so he's in the clear.

[Jrand74]

I saw Nathan Chen do his routine - it was indeed terrific.

I didn't realize that the program was being broadcast on USA Network and wasted a lot of time watching speed skating and skiing waiting for it......then it scrolled across the bottom of the screen....

I watched almost ALL of the second to last group - then when the final group came on, they switched to the NBC broadcast station where I watched the rest.

[Jrand74]

The Mercury retrograde has ended - but we do have a Mars-Uranus Trine that may be causing friction today.

[singdaw]

When it gets above 30 degrees, Minnesotans be like...

[singdaw]

On This Day in 1960, the first 8 stars were added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To date, there are now over 2,400.

[George]

Interesting. Very interesting.

Agreed!

[singdaw]

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