Haines His Way

I think if "news" items are posted here, as they so often are, I think it only natural to expect some reaction/commentary from those who actually read it.

I could have better protected myself if I had posted the AP link and not just made the summary comment.

der Brucer

re: big brother without giving anything away to spoil last night's show for DR MBarnum.

I think that people's opinions of the players are mostly set. If you liked dan before, you will probably still like him. If you liked ollie or jerry before, you will probably still like them.

I sent my Katrina money to the Red Cross.

I'm sure your money helped pay the Director's $450,000 salary.

der Brucer

Speaking of Raymond Cruz, I meant to mention last night that I was surprised to see him among the mercinaries in CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER along with Benjamin Bratt. I hadn't remembered that either of them were in the movie. Great surprise, and Raymond gave another very strong performance.

Then I watched THE EXECUTIONER'S SONG. Good performances (Tommy Lee Jones won the Emmy that year against Anthony Andrews and Jeremy Irons in BRIDESHEAD REVISTED and Richard Chamberlain in THE THORN BIRDS; I think the wrong person won), but the direction is rather stodgy and Norman Mailer's screenplay, at least in this director's cut, muddles into mush the appeals section of the story.

So, it's a pretty good movie, but seems like I remember lots of excitement and discussion about the movie when it aired, and seeing this, I don't quite understand why.

My goodness. The next three Criterion discs ended up on my doorstep this afternoon. I'm going to be a very busy bee over the next few weeks with lots of last season's TV box sets arriving and these Criterion discs showing up, too.

Welcome to NYC, Ginny and Richard!

Thank you, DR FJL!  We're looking forward to seeing you and Skip at the show tomorrow night!

As you may have guessed, DH Richard and I are back at our apartment for a little rest before our evening begins.  We had a quick lunch at Europa Cafe and I waited there while he went into the subway for our Metro cards.  We then took the bus up to Lincoln Center to pick up our South Pacific tickets, had a pick-me-up at Starbucks, and took the bus back here.  I'm icing my foot and Richard's taking a nap.

~~~Foot Vibes for DR Ginny!!~~~

Thanks, DR George!  It's not really painful anymore, just swollen and achy.  The ice helps with the swelling and feels good, too!

re: big brother without giving anything away to spoil last night's show for DR MBarnum.

I think that people's opinions of the players are mostly set. If you liked dan before, you will probably still like him. If you liked ollie or jerry before, you will probably still like them.

That's not the story I've been reading at Television Without Pity...several folks on there have been very vocal about now hating folks they used to like and liking folks they used to hate.

I also sent my contribution to the Red Cross.

Well, imaybe we're paying for a large salary rather than a billion dollar war, DR DearReaderLaura? I was told my money was going to the "Katrina Fund," which is more than the IRS tells me.

DR Jane, we missed you and were thinking about you and Keith. Continued comfort vibes to you!

Thank you.  It is very strange in so many little ways, let alone the large ones.

In the mist of this my very dear friend is suffering from complications due to  brain surgery the morning of my mother in-laws funeral.  The surgery was a success, now I'm praying she fully recovers from the complications.  I'm very scared right now.

DR Jane - vibes for your friend and for you for some peace of mind.

I've made an appointment for tomorrow afternoon to see my doctor, who doesn't seem capable of putting together symptoms as quickly as DRs Ben, Jose, and MBarnum, and I will ask him to test me for diabetes type 2. I think the ultrasound is important to rule out drastic stomach concerns, but I honestly believe it's diabetes. We'll see.

Welcome back, Nursie!

Thank you.  I hope you don't have any kind of drastic stomach problem, or diabetes 2.  I'm glad you are getting both tests done.  Vibes it is something on the mild side.

One of Keith's cousin's just lost tons of weight & her diabetes symptoms are just about gone.

Taking "Blame The Victim" to new heights:

Critics Slam Elizabeth Edwards for Silence on Husband's Affair

How ridiculous!  I know I wouldn't want to shout something like that to the world, maybe not to anyone. That is if I made the decision to stay in the marriage.