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Ah, nothing like a white Christmas. It snowed here on Christmas
evening and
Bob, Russell and I walked through Central Park. It was really
beautiful. I
hope everyone out there had a beautiful Christmas or at least a
tolerable
Festivus :)
Friday, December 27, 2002
It's SNOWWWING! (12/27/02)
Ah, nothing like a white Christmas. It snowed here on Christmas evening and Bob, Russell and I walked through Central Park. It was really beautiful. I hope everyone out there had a beautiful Christmas or at least a tolerable Festivus :)
Thursday, December 19, 2002
I LOVE BAGELS (12/19/02)
Ah a day late, but still thinking of you...
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Hi all -- Christmas is upon us. I have summarily avoided going to the shops by purchasing all of my gifts online. There was an ad on the side of the bus this morning for Yahoo Shopping which said, O come all ye lazy, which appropriately fits my shopping mood this season. I think that the economy (the bad e-word) is making this season not so merry and bright. But we all have to do what we can. The way I combat the holiday blues is to send Bush angry emails. Yes, I have become one of those wacky people who sends emails to politicos, complaining about something or other. It's hard to avoid NOT using the Internet to reach out and touch someone. Of course, I would like to slap the little bas***d, but that's neither herenor there (and I would get slammed into jail for avery long time if I did so). Don't you wish sometimes that presidents still had the Sunday afternoon chats, where they allowed the commoners to "drop" by and speak their minds? I would give Bush a piece of mind and then steal a giant wheel of government cheese(Does anyone remember if it was Madison or Jackson who opened the White House to guest and offered them giant wheels of cheese, among other party favors? ProbablyJackson. He knew how to have a good time. And wha tis it with the people's love affair with government cheese? Maybe it is a Southern thing, but some of the wealthy snobby people I knew growing up loved their government cheese).
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As you all know, I love television. I think all of those formative years spent in front of the old black and white changed my brain chemistry to leave a large section of my white matter addicted to TV. I have finally gone over the deep end and signed up for digital television. The digital part is lost on my tv-- not that sophisticated; BUT the 300 channels as well as the four premium channels (HBO, Cinemax, TheMOvie Channel and Showtime) definitely make up for the less crisp picture. So if you are in the neighborhood, call and drop by to watch the telly -- it's amazing how there really isnothing to watch on TV anymore, especially when you have 300 choices to choose from.
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This week's horoscopes go out to:
-- Bob and Russell
-- Alex
-- Mike & Jen (and Graham)
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Hi all -- Christmas is upon us. I have summarily avoided going to the shops by purchasing all of my gifts online. There was an ad on the side of the bus this morning for Yahoo Shopping which said, O come all ye lazy, which appropriately fits my shopping mood this season. I think that the economy (the bad e-word) is making this season not so merry and bright. But we all have to do what we can. The way I combat the holiday blues is to send Bush angry emails. Yes, I have become one of those wacky people who sends emails to politicos, complaining about something or other. It's hard to avoid NOT using the Internet to reach out and touch someone. Of course, I would like to slap the little bas***d, but that's neither herenor there (and I would get slammed into jail for avery long time if I did so). Don't you wish sometimes that presidents still had the Sunday afternoon chats, where they allowed the commoners to "drop" by and speak their minds? I would give Bush a piece of mind and then steal a giant wheel of government cheese(Does anyone remember if it was Madison or Jackson who opened the White House to guest and offered them giant wheels of cheese, among other party favors? ProbablyJackson. He knew how to have a good time. And wha tis it with the people's love affair with government cheese? Maybe it is a Southern thing, but some of the wealthy snobby people I knew growing up loved their government cheese).
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As you all know, I love television. I think all of those formative years spent in front of the old black and white changed my brain chemistry to leave a large section of my white matter addicted to TV. I have finally gone over the deep end and signed up for digital television. The digital part is lost on my tv-- not that sophisticated; BUT the 300 channels as well as the four premium channels (HBO, Cinemax, TheMOvie Channel and Showtime) definitely make up for the less crisp picture. So if you are in the neighborhood, call and drop by to watch the telly -- it's amazing how there really isnothing to watch on TV anymore, especially when you have 300 choices to choose from.
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This week's horoscopes go out to:
-- Bob and Russell
-- Alex
-- Mike & Jen (and Graham)
Wednesday, December 11, 2002
If you had wings, if you had wings, if you had wings, had wings, had wings... (12/11/02)
Did you visit Disney World in the 70s and 80s? Well, I was getting nostalgic and found that the Disney website (I know! They are EVIL, but what can I say? I grew up 3 hours away from that Evil Empire and anytime anyone came to visit, we went to Disney World. I have been there at least 40 times.) that they have audio clips of some of the "retired" rides. Yes, they have retired several rides, most of which were quite boring, but it was the kitsch of it all that made them great. In particular, my favorites were "If You Had Wings" sponsored by Eastern Airlines (remember that?The crazy cop directing traffic of flamingos?[http://home.cfl.rr.com/omniluxe/iyhw-music.htm]) and"Carousel of Progress" sponsored by General Electric [http://disneylandsource.com/tom/history.html]. I could spend hours explaining what the rides were like, but I don't have to. Freaks like me have already created web sites devoted to these retired rides. Unbelievable. Now if people would just spend this kind of energy helping each other...
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The following has been cribbed from an email from Mark Steyn, who is too brilliant for words:
"Song of Satan: There are two strong contenders at the moment, prime candidate one being Jennifer Lopez with Jenny from the block, which as far as I can tell is a cloying attempt to convince us all that beneath the successful, millionaire, hollywood, pop star exterior she's just the same old j-lo she's always been. Hmm. However, I think I'm going to have to give it to Christina Aguilera for Dirty. In this case it's not so much that I object to the song, it's just that everytime I see the video it makes me want to shake her and tell her to go put on some clothes!"
Girlladyfriend's response: When I see that video, I just want to take everyone in it and make them take a shower and wear something decent. I am tired of Christina wearing bandaids and bad hair extensions onTV. She needs an emergency makeover.
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This week's HUZZAHs go out to:
>> Audrey
>> Lori
>> Mark
Wednesday, December 4, 2002
Festival of Lights (12/04/02)
Hanukkah bus: there is a group who has a caravan of minibuses and campers that have electric menorahs displayed prominently and music blaring from speaker systems. I don't know their names, but they drive around NYC, waving at people, sharing the joy of the Hanukkah season. Orthodox jews sitting in their campers, driving by, waving and smiling. Makes me happy.
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NO SYMPATHY CORNER
I just got my teeth cleaned today and again no cavities. I have never had a cavity or braces. Yes, I am bragging. But the dentist want to add some sort of cap like thing on two teeth because I have worn away the gums around these teeth to overly aggressive brushing. I have to say, I am scared. I know it's a simple thing and he will just be gluing on these small thingies, but... what if I get a cavity? What if he puts on things that are too big and then I get a toothy grin?
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This week's horoscopes are dedicated to the usual suspects:
>> Russell and Bob
>> Ann and Dabney
>> Diane
>> Fiedler, get well soon!
>> Michelle E
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