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Post by seasonedrefinement on Jul 2, 2011 7:03:23 GMT -8
forte said: "This is just about the picture I was thinking of. The only difference? I thought Mama Seneca (sorry, can't remember her name) would have provided Shaman Seneca with a cassette of her chanting Native American healing rituals. I think I like your version better. We all know what happens when Mama Seneca chants and it wouldn't be good for Seneca's business. The Grateful Dead is a much better choice."
LOL...why is it so easy to see this whole scene in my mind's eye? I'm suddenly thinking of Malcolm Groome's shaman website. BTW, I think Seneca's mother's name was Margarite, but that's a little too conventional for the mother of a mystical master. She'll have to adopt a pseudonym.
forte said: "Maybe that's where the mushroom shirt is; he's having it tailored to fit Buckminster. In the words of Monty Python, run away! Run Away!"
LOLOL....poor Buckminster/Buckingham/Bucky. Young, good looking, money in the bank, medical degree, and still he's reduced to being Seneca's side kick. BTW, now you have me thinking of Monty Python (the dancing torso yelling, "it's only a flesh wound! Come back, you coward!"). I still laugh when I think about Sir Robin and his men prancing through the woods on imaginary horses (banging coconuts together to sound like hooves). I'll never forget Sir Robin running away -- or more precisely, "bravely" running away.
forte said: "Thank you so much. This is really great praise coming from you. You are one of the posters I look for when I'm on the board. You always give me something to think about and I just love your sense of humor. LSU once wrote something about my posts reminding her of yours and I still feel a rush of pride at that notion."
Wow....I'll come back and reread this post when I'm having an off day. What a nice thing to say. Thanks, forte. The feeling is absolutely mutual. And I agree with you about this board -- it's often a respite for me as well.
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Post by scarlettudor on Jul 3, 2011 6:05:42 GMT -8
I agree, Seasoned. Your posts and forte's remind me of each other for the clever word smithing, the humor, the intelligence that shines through. Jackie (realriversideresident) also reminds me of you two.
It's so nice to read my feelings in other people's posts, too. This is such a unique board, imo. So many nice, smart, funny people come here. They contribute, they find it a respite (as you said) in their day.
I have felt guilty at times in the last 10 years that I 'waste' so much time on the board. Sometimes an hour or two, twice a day, when there's a lot to read and comment on.
But then I remind myself that this is my respite, just like my flower garden. I practically wear my flowers out, viewing them at least twice a day.
Some things are just good for us, and we know them.
Sue ellen
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Post by quotablewoman on Jul 3, 2011 6:35:45 GMT -8
>>I still laugh when I think about Sir Robin and his men prancing through the woods<<
(From memory, not a website) Brave Sir Robin ran away Bravely ran away away ("No I didn't") When danger reared its ugly head, He bravely turned his tail and fled.
Shut up and change your armor!
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Post by forte on Jul 3, 2011 7:31:42 GMT -8
{{I have felt guilty at times in the last 10 years that I 'waste' so much time on the board. Sometimes an hour or two, twice a day, when there's a lot to read and comment on.
But then I remind myself that this is my respite, just like my flower garden. I practically wear my flowers out, viewing them at least twice a day.
Some things are just good for us, and we know them.}}
Ok, now you're in my head! This is exactly what I was trying to convey. Since you've said it so simply and eloquently, I'll just reply by saying "What she said."
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Post by destclev on Jul 4, 2011 21:22:47 GMT -8
I wonder...I wonder why the chairs, trees, tables and decorations were bone-dry at the Medical Society dinner/dance when Faith and Pat went out on the terrace to dance...within an hour of the rain? You mean the terrace at the Crystal Palace, don't you? Really, what did they do, save and file the set drawing from this scene? I didn't see a single detail that differed from the terrace of the CP a year or two later.
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Post by Echo on Jul 5, 2011 3:10:08 GMT -8
Me either! It was truly as if Faith and Pat were dancing on the terrace at Delia's Crystal Palace!! -Echo-
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Post by raggedycheryl512 on Jul 5, 2011 13:46:15 GMT -8
I wonder...I wonder why the chairs, trees, tables and decorations were bone-dry at the Medical Society dinner/dance when Faith and Pat went out on the terrace to dance...within an hour of the rain? You mean the terrace at the Crystal Palace, don't you? Really, what did they do, save and file the set drawing from this scene? I didn't see a single detail that differed from the terrace of the CP a year or two later. No, the dance was on Long Island, not in Manhattan. The point is that it can rain in Manhattan and not rain 40 miles to the east on LI.
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Post by destclev on Jul 5, 2011 14:13:28 GMT -8
You mean the terrace at the Crystal Palace, don't you? Really, what did they do, save and file the set drawing from this scene? I didn't see a single detail that differed from the terrace of the CP a year or two later. No, the dance was on Long Island, not in Manhattan. The point is that it can rain in Manhattan and not rain 40 miles to the east on LI. CL,I wasn't referring to the rain at all, just the fact that the set for the dinner dance later turned up intact as the terrace of the Crystal Palace.
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Post by forte on Jul 11, 2011 13:42:07 GMT -8
I wonder if everyone brings every family member to a custody hearing. What exactly was Mary doing there? What did she have to contribute today except to have a front row seat for what I'm sure she expected to be Delia's comeuppance? Doesn't she have, oh, I don't know, a job, a husband in the hospital, or a doctor's appointment to keep? That's one of the things that I don't like about Mary. She seems to feel satisfied when Delia is in pain. I can understand her feeling frustrated by Delia, angry with her, and I can definitely understand why she would not like her, but I don't think it speaks well of Mary that she seems to derive some measure of satisfaction at Dee's unhappiness.
It made me feel badly for Jack, though. This is what he's going to be in for when he moves to the ever expanding apartment. Ryans everywhere, stating their opinion on anything and everything. It's a good thing he'll be in a wheelchair for a while otherwise I think he might follow in Dee's footsteps right out onto the ledge.
I wonder if KM was forced to wear the knot of hair on her head whenever she arrived to the set late. It is not her best look and I can't imagine that she was happy with that hairstyle. Were they trying to make her look matronly? Were they trying to make her look like a more age appropriate wife for Jack? She's only in her early twenties. Have these people never heard of a ponytail? It would be more typical of a young woman that age.
I wonder if Mary has ever really met her husband. She was waxing rhapsodic today over all the kids she wanted to have. If having one baby is threatening her marriage and causing her husband so much pain, what does she think a half dozen will do? And now that Maeve is official guardian for LJ, who exactly is going to watch them when Mary and Jack go to work? She wouldn't want to ask a neighbor lady for help now that she knows Frank equates that with being a bad and neglectful mother. Oh wait, that's only with Delia; Ryan Exception Rules apply to Mary so she can request and receive all the help she needs. Never mind.
I wonder why Jill has not asked anyone to lock the door on her hospital room. Apparently she learned nothing from the actual parade of people that were in and out of Frank's hospital room last year. She just keeps on getting interrupted when she tries to tell anyone about her baby daddy. Maybe she should write it down and just pass out copies to the people coming to visit her. Or better yet, put a notice in her private medical chart. Then they could read it at their leisure. If this keeps up, the baby himself will be guarding the door so that Mommy can tell Daddy about other Daddy.
I've been trying to think about this from the baby's POV. Having a choice between Daddy #1(Frank) and Daddy #2 (Seneca) I'd think I'd choose what's behind Door #3. I mean, Jill is a beautiful, intelligent, successful lawyer; these two are the best she could do? Really? What's wrong with the men in Riverside?
I wonder if anyone else thought that Seneca was going to pull out another of his "found" gifts for Jill today. She must have been somewhat relieved that it was just vitamins, although she should probably wait to speak with her OB/GYN or another actual doctor before she accepts medical advice. I think this is the first time I've even seen vitamins in a gift box, though she should probably be glad that he didn't wrap them in a leaf or something.
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Post by raggedycheryl512 on Jul 11, 2011 15:54:52 GMT -8
Kate was channelling Katherine Hepburn with the updo and the slacks. I assumed they did it deliberately.
But, yes, poor Jack. Mary really doesn't understand him at all. Asking Alex to keep him in the hospital so he doesn't have to attend Thanksgiving Chez Ryans. He's desperate to be out of their clutches!
We know that Jack ultimately becomes a Ryan in good standing but it takes quite awhile. Of course years later he becomes such a good papa that he has a teenage daughter (Zena) all by himself.
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Post by originalbunnymom on Jul 11, 2011 17:55:50 GMT -8
I wonder if everyone brings every family member to a custody hearing. What exactly was Mary doing there? What did she have to contribute today except to have a front row seat for what I'm sure she expected to be Delia's comeuppance? Doesn't she have, oh, I don't know, a job, a husband in the hospital, or a doctor's appointment to keep? That's one of the things that I don't like about Mary. She seems to feel satisfied when Delia is in pain. I can understand her feeling frustrated by Delia, angry with her, and I can definitely understand why she would not like her, but I don't think it speaks well of Mary that she seems to derive some measure of satisfaction at Dee's unhappiness.
It made me feel badly for Jack, though. This is what he's going to be in for when he moves to the ever expanding apartment. Ryans everywhere, stating their opinion on anything and everything. It's a good thing he'll be in a wheelchair for a while otherwise I think he might follow in Dee's footsteps right out onto the ledge.
I wonder if KM was forced to wear the knot of hair on her head whenever she arrived to the set late. It is not her best look and I can't imagine that she was happy with that hairstyle. Were they trying to make her look matronly? Were they trying to make her look like a more age appropriate wife for Jack? She's only in her early twenties. Have these people never heard of a ponytail? It would be more typical of a young woman that age.
I wonder if Mary has ever really met her husband. She was waxing rhapsodic today over all the kids she wanted to have. If having one baby is threatening her marriage and causing her husband so much pain, what does she think a half dozen will do? And now that Maeve is official guardian for LJ, who exactly is going to watch them when Mary and Jack go to work? She wouldn't want to ask a neighbor lady for help now that she knows Frank equates that with being a bad and neglectful mother. Oh wait, that's only with Delia; Ryan Exception Rules apply to Mary so she can request and receive all the help she needs. Never mind.
I wonder why Jill has not asked anyone to lock the door on her hospital room. Apparently she learned nothing from the actual parade of people that were in and out of Frank's hospital room last year. She just keeps on getting interrupted when she tries to tell anyone about her baby daddy. Maybe she should write it down and just pass out copies to the people coming to visit her. Or better yet, put a notice in her private medical chart. Then they could read it at their leisure. If this keeps up, the baby himself will be guarding the door so that Mommy can tell Daddy about other Daddy.
I've been trying to think about this from the baby's POV. Having a choice between Daddy #1(Frank) and Daddy #2 (Seneca) I'd think I'd choose what's behind Door #3. I mean, Jill is a beautiful, intelligent, successful lawyer; these two are the best she could do? Really? What's wrong with the men in Riverside?
I wonder if anyone else thought that Seneca was going to pull out another of his "found" gifts for Jill today. She must have been somewhat relieved that it was just vitamins, although she should probably wait to speak with her OB/GYN or another actual doctor before she accepts medical advice. I think this is the first time I've even seen vitamins in a gift box, though she should probably be glad that he didn't wrap them in a leaf or something. Oh My Grapes, Forte!
That post is quite <wait for it>... EGGSELLENT!!!
"he didn't wrap them in a leaf or something"
I am still wiping away the laughtears!!!
Marianne
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Post by raggedycheryl512 on Jul 11, 2011 19:32:31 GMT -8
I wonder why Jack's skin looks so unusually smooth in his hospital scene with Alex? Pancake for breakfast? or a little nip tuck while under the knife? (Seriously, am I the only one who noticed?)
I wonder why they didn't just check Edmund's eyes to determine paternity? Frank and Jill have blue eyes and Senaca has brown eyes. Wouldn't Frank and Jill have to have a child with blue eyes?
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Post by fairplay28 on Jul 11, 2011 19:59:41 GMT -8
If Seneca's has hybrid brown eyes, Jill and Seneca's baby could also have blue .
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Post by scarlettudor on Jul 12, 2011 5:52:25 GMT -8
BUT if the baby had brown eyes (as I actually think he does), he could not be the off-spring of recessive trait blue-eyed Frank and Jill.
At least, that's what used to be the thinking, cast in stone. However, geneticists have somewhat recently found that it IS possible for blue-eyed parents to have a brown-eyed child. Not common, but I think it's something like a rare recessive brown-eyed gene that both blue-eyes could contribute.
Sue Ellen
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Post by safeandsound on Jul 12, 2011 5:56:32 GMT -8
Jill may have blue eyes -- but many articles say Nancy Addison had green ones.
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Post by scarlettudor on Jul 12, 2011 6:05:00 GMT -8
You're right. I would say she has green eyes. I don't know how that fits into the recessive/dominant eye color gene picture. I would kind of assume it would work the same as blue.[/color]
I think of my eyes as blue/green[/b]. But some people say blue. My ex-husband's eyes are brown. One daughter has bright blue eyes. My son has grey/green/blue[/color] eyes. One daughter has what I call khaki-colored eyes.
It's interesting, how recessive and dominant genes work.
Sue Ellen
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Post by raggedycheryl512 on Jul 12, 2011 12:50:28 GMT -8
You're right. I would say she has green eyes. I don't know how that fits into the recessive/dominant eye color gene picture. I would kind of assume it would work the same as blue.[/color] I think of my eyes as blue/ green[/b]. But some people say blue. My ex-husband's eyes are brown. One daughter has bright blue eyes. My son has grey/green/blue[/color] eyes. One daughter has what I call khaki-colored eyes. It's interesting, how recessive and dominant genes work. Sue Ellen[/quote] My parents had green/hazel eyes (actually, I remember my father had blue eyes but his draft card (from 1940!) says hazel) and I have blue/slate gray eyes. My brother, you already know, is a jerk, but I think he has blue eyes too. My mission this summer, besides organizing the Head Start Library, is to find us some ethnically- and gender-diverse dollies. All of our dolls are blonde, blue-eyed babes, and they don't look like our kids at all. I found one Latina doll with brown eyes at a thrift shop, and I've been asking people to be on the look-out for some more.
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Post by destclev on Jul 12, 2011 13:21:47 GMT -8
My mission this summer, besides organizing the Head Start Library, is to find us some ethnically- and gender-diverse dollies. All of our dolls are blonde, blue-eyed babes, and they don't look like our kids at all. I found one Latina doll with brown eyes at a thrift shop, and I've been asking people to be on the look-out for some more. Good for you!
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Post by scarlettudor on Jul 12, 2011 17:36:01 GMT -8
Hey, Rags. Miz Lucy got a 'Liv doll' (I think that's what she called it) in her McDonald's Happy Meal and the doll was definitely Latina or maybe black. Very pretty!
I've seen lots of black dolls, but hardly any Asian ones.
Sue Ellen
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Post by forte on Jul 13, 2011 8:11:11 GMT -8
Rags, having dolls that bear some resemblance to the children playing with them is VERY important. You might want to check out various ethnic neighborhoods around the city. I have a friend who taught in our local public school system. She tracked down several dolls with Latin, African American, and Asian features and the response from the children in her classroom was so positive that she still tears up when she talks about it. Good luck!
BTW, I have green eyes that used to be brown, my husband has brown eyes, and my firstborn has brown eyes and my youngest has blue eyes.
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