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[bk]

Musical director has - Covid. Trying to replace him now - if we can't, we may have to cancel. Even if he tests negative on Monday at the end of his quarantine, I don't think my singers will want to be anywhere near him.

[Jane]

Sorry.  I hope you find a replacement.

[John G.]

Vibes for BK and company.

[John G.]

Talked with Mom earlier. She sounded much better. She also was no longer really cold. So, I'm hoping she turned a corner.

[John G.]

Starting Licorice Pizza. I'm surprised that I don't hate it.

Christine Ebersole does a rather spot-on impersonation of Lucille Ball.

[John G.]

Costco had my favorite flavored seltzer on sale yesterday. Now enjoying a Strawberry Waterloo.

[George]

I’m glad Beto called our idiot governor out for his inaction.

Good!

[George]

I hope the voters heard him and that he is the next governor.

Ditto!!

[Jane]

Talked with Mom earlier. She sounded much better. She also was no longer really cold. So, I'm hoping she turned a corner.

I didn't realize she was super cold.  Continued healing vibes for her!

[John G.]

Gratuitous post 99!

[John G.]

Talked with Mom earlier. She sounded much better. She also was no longer really cold. So, I'm hoping she turned a corner.

I didn't realize she was super cold.  Continued healing vibes for her!

Only yesterday. She had me worried.

[Jane]

To avoid reading all the sad news of today I have lost myself in a novel that takes place in Britain, and beyond, during WW2

[Jane]

'night

[John G.]

I'm halfway through Licorice Pizza and I've found that P.T. Anderson has lost control of the flow. It's still interesting, but the scenes peter out before they're done. I also find that Sean Penn, as he ages, is growing into his looks. Tom Waits is a hoot.

[John G.]

But I think I'm going to finish it tomorrow night.

[singdaw]

Good trip so far.

[singdaw]

However, I am finding that just sitting and talking for hours in a warm room makes me very sleepy.

[singdaw]

Looking forward to starting the Paul Gemigniani book and the edited letters of Oscar Hammerstein by Mark Eden Horowitz.

[singdaw]

Good night, friends.

[George]

I now have an orderly bookcase, still two books deep, with bins in front of it full of more books and ephemera. It looks sooo much better! BUT, what do I now do with the two big piles of books that didn't fit?? Harrummpphh!

Can you donate them to your local library?  Or to a senior center?  Or sell 'em on eBay??

[George]

https://mashable.com/article/used-books-donation-literacy-campaigns

Too many books?

Or what he said!

[Ron Pulliam]

Another day is done!  Cannot brag about any of my activities today.  Went nowhere, but I did move my recyclable bin to roadside for tomorrow morning's pickup.

I am doing my physical therapy exercises, but there is still a good deal of weakness and some pain in my left leg that puzzles me.  I guess I am going to have to rely on that to-be-scheduled MRI to figure out what is really wrong.

Although...I have heard acupuncture is often helpful, and the recent talk about this practice has made me think I should attempt to find a reliable practitioner just to see if some of this pain can be relieved.

[Ron Pulliam]

I wish everyone pleasant dreams when it is your time to flirt with the sandman!

Good night, good health and good dreams.

[John G.]

Looking forward to starting the Paul Gemigniani book and the edited letters of Oscar Hammerstein by Mark Eden Horowitz.

Want to read both.

[Jeanne]

I am not keen on the bottle though I greatly prefer it to the singles.

The bottle takes a little getting used to. But the drops seem more effective than some of the others, maybe because they are thick. Often there isn't enough in the singles for one dose, given my aim. The Refresh Relieva are cheaper, too.

[Jeanne]

Jeanne I am glad Brian is still cleaning for you.  How often do you have him?  I recall his time was previously limited.

He's come only once since Covid and that was about a month ago. I need to contact him. There wasn't enough time last time to do it all. It had been two years since the apartment had had a thorough cleaning. The sofa needs to be pulled out and I can't do it. Plus there's some other stuff that I could do, but would be happy to delegate.

Oh, I had thought he was returning on a regular basis. 

He doesn't have the time. But his partner's mother does.

And is she willing to do what you need or have a straight fee for standard cleaning?

I think Brian explained to her the kinds of things I want done. I don't pay extra for "deep cleaning." I think that's bull. It's all ordinary cleaning. I've done it all myself and it really isn't any different. I do take into account that some tasks require heavy lifting and many women aren't able to do them. I pay well, but expect a good job. I'm not interested in whining or the "I'm a professional. I know what needs to be done" attitude. I pay by the hour, which I feel is an honest approach. Some cleaners want to see the place first, then say how much they'll charge. Nope. That makes no sense since they don't know what I want done. I've used many cleaners over the years and few are really good. I also know the games they play. I don't want the games, just honest work. You can see why it's so hard for me to find someone.

[Jeanne]

Now I must figure out what to do with all the books that didn't fit.

Good luck.

Indeed. Good luck. And share your answer, please.

Some books are in a pile on the floor in front of the bin that's in front of the bookcase. Some books are in a pile on top of the bin that's in front of the bookcase. And some were boxed up and are stashed with other boxes which also need to be done through. In other words, just a temporary solution. But at least they're no longer in the middle of the floor.

[Jeanne]

I'm afraid to give books to the Goodwill because I might go there and buy them back.

I would have to take them to a Goodwill in another zip code.

I can relate to that.

[George]

Musical director has - Covid. Trying to replace him now - if we can't, we may have to cancel. Even if he tests negative on Monday at the end of his quarantine, I don't think my singers will want to be anywhere near him.

~~~Musical Director Vibes for BK!!~~~

[Jeanne]

I hope all MY books fit - it's fun to see all of 'em together, ain't it?

Bruce, your books were the first to go into the bookcase, in a secure and honored position and are all together.