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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 11, 2012 2:54 pm
David says Jaycie swam the length of the pool on her own for the first time!
Don Stephens Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 11, 2012 2:55 pm
She is precious...thanks for sharing a smile
alice Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:03 pm
She is so happy and cute!
Shelagh Admin
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:36 am
alj wrote:
A new fun way to feel joy: Scroll through Facebook, ignoring all the c**p and "like-ing" everything that makes you laugh.
Annie
This made me laugh:
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:40 am
alice Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:01 am
Good one!
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:29 am
Quote :
Writer’s block results from too much head. Cut off your head. Pegasus, poetry, was born of Medusa when her head was cut off. You have to be reckless when writing. Be as crazy as your conscience allows.
A Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflections on the Art of Living
I didn't know that - cool
The too much head part is certainly true for me.
I'm very happy to be finally moving out of a "head" phase that started back in September. I added several new scenes to DD on Sunday.
A sizeable group from the Double-R is ready to head out for Palo Duro Canyon with horses and cattle for Quanah Parker's Quahadi Comanche camp, and a reunion between Daniel and his son, Ahoti.
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:12 am
Morning widget:
Quote :
Nobility of spirit is the grace—or ability—to play, whether in heaven or on earth.
Joesph Campbell; Masks of God: Primitive Mythology
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 18, 2012 3:14 pm
Tonight's joy - finishing tasks in time to end the evening watching AXS TV's rerunning of TOFOG and Kristofferson - an old PBS concert from 2003, taped in Chicago, that I have only, until now, been able to catch in bits and pieces on my computer. The DVR is set, and after tonight, I can go to it whenever I want. Two fave's in one "swell foop" as my mother used to say.
AXS TVPREMIERE Sun, Nov 18th 9:40 PM CST (replays Mon, Nov19 @ 1:25 and 11:50 AM) 30 Odd Foot of Grunts with Russell Crowe and Kris Kristofferson Russell Crowe's 30 Odd Foot of Grunts give an engaging, rough-edged, guitar-infused performance that includes a guest appearance by Kris Kristofferson.
Before New Zealander Russell Crowe became an Oscar-winning Hollywood heavyweight, he was a guy in a band writing songs about his parents, his politics and his sweetheart (and now wife), Danielle. Today, Crowe continues his first passion (he wrote his first song at age 6) with the band 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, or TOFOG - the name for a sound effect that Crowe heard while working on the set of the 1995 film, Virtuosity. Together since the late '80's Crowe and his band mates give a performance that features the bravado-stripped, engaging and garrulous Crowe along with the rocking, carefree, and guitar infused Grunts.
Crowe's baritone is deep as he sings songs written for his wife "Inside Your Eyes," along with the song "Swallow My Gift" a tune he wrote in response to critics who over-scrutinize his music. The band features other songs off their recent album Other Ways of Speaking including "Never Be Alone Again," "What's Her Name?" and "Charlie's Song." Crowe's cover of "Ring of Fire" reveals the rough-edge rock that the band builds from while also hinting at their blues, folk and pop influences.
The highlight of the evening comes in the form of an onstage duet with country-pop icon Kris Kristofferson. TOFOG and Crowe cover the hits "Me and Bobby McGee," originally sung by Janis Joplin, and Kris' "Sunday Morning Coming Down," recorded by Johnny Cash. On his own, Kristofferson performs hits that highlight his philosophical lyricism and poignant arrangements including "The Circle," "A Moment of Forever" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night."
What a way to go to sleep!
alice Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:11 pm
Crowe--Thanks!
I should have known.
Now if I could only have the entire Fall Guy Series...
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:19 pm
Crowe AND Kristofferson
I've been a Kris fan since the late 1960's.
alice Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:08 pm
How long a Crowe fan?
Whicih one do you like the most?
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:24 pm
I've been a fan of RC for about two years, since I watched M&C so I could get a feel for sailing on a tall ship while I was writing From Belfast to St. Joe for Forever Travels. It's hard to compare the two gentlemen - apples and oranges.
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:02 am
You have very good taste! I can see the attraction.
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:41 am
One from THE late 60's; the other from MY late 60's.
This one runs a close second: http://thoroughlyrussellcrowe.com/nightjob/soundstagevids.html
They each do their own work during the show as well. Bits and pieces are available at the TRC site, like the one above.
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:51 am
Lynn's new Facebook photo, from a snapshot taken by Dave at a NJ winery on Friday:
alice Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:25 am
She is gorgeous and I love her hair. I wish I could be a hair thief.
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:46 am
Isn't it glorious, and to think, until she was a year old, her hair (or lack thereof) prompted comments like the one from mom's friend, Margie ( a Cajun from Baton Rouge) "I've seen better hair on salt pork."
Shelagh Admin
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:50 am
Now, let me think, who does Lynn remind me of? You'd think I'd know, wouldn't you? Something about the eyebrows and the smile.
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:53 am
I would have a hard time denying any of them, Shelagh,
alice Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Nov 25, 2012 3:56 pm
You lucky one- You have a marvelous head of hair too.
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:10 am
I am soooo ready for Christmas Day and the opening of Les Miserables.
For any of you who were still skeptical, here is an early YouTube clip from last night's Crowe and Doyle's Indoor Garden Party # 2 in NYC - with surprise guest, Hugh Jackman:
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:16 am
OK, one more(for now) especially for Hugh Jackman fans:
alj Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:22 am
You have to admit - it's about as far away from Jean Valjean as you can get.
Annie
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alice Five Star Member
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Subject: Re: Ann's Joy Thread Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:01 am
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