Angels We have heard on high again
Some nice pop rock version, female vocal WRMB ofcourse
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Monday, December 30, 2019
Saturday, December 28, 2019
The part of the store,
Where the counter and drink station work, is narrower, presumably for the drive-thru.
I don't see height differences in seating, but it's not completely open. got the black and white decor and some light wood, not as Slinky as the dark wood, and the phrase creamy Sunday and another one "Delicious Burger," just seemweird.
I don't see height differences in seating, but it's not completely open. got the black and white decor and some light wood, not as Slinky as the dark wood, and the phrase creamy Sunday and another one "Delicious Burger," just seemweird.
Former ghetto McDonald's is out of shakes
And ice cream machine, it's been broken for decades, dot-dot-dot I hope it's been replaced.
Ghetto TAP
Well, I just finished two short plays from memory, and one with the script, don't think I've ever performed to play with the script before. But anyway, something told me to check out the ghetto McDonald's, which looked like it was going to open send last time I was here. But, yeah they are, I'm inside. They're open.
Not yet
LeAnn Rimes All I want for Christmas is you
Somebody singing about Christmas lights left up until January
Somebody? Larnelle Harris jr.? Christmas is for boys and girls.
Somebody singing about Christmas lights left up until January
Somebody? Larnelle Harris jr.? Christmas is for boys and girls.
Friday, December 27, 2019
really hoping to hear
Something else.
At least, what are you doing New year's Eve, which I think I've only heard once, or auld Lang syne fogelberg style wish I think I've only heard once.
I'm thinking about that Judy Garland song and when she doesn't want to be dumped until after the holidays.
Last Christmas song?
Un to us and some jazzy arrangement I wrnb and some unheard-of song from Mary's point of view. Both seem vaguely Christmas, but mainly Christian.
Upon further reflection, the current song, might not be for Christmas.
And I like unto us all the time. But then of course, this is our Melody jazzy arrangement isn't exactly handle.
Upon further reflection, the current song, might not be for Christmas.
And I like unto us all the time. But then of course, this is our Melody jazzy arrangement isn't exactly handle.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Christmas music
Santa Claus is coming to Town oh, very nice, ever since I heard Chyna Phillip's version with a care of Wilson sisters I realize that they're pretty good.
Madonna Santa Baby again, and this time it struck me that it might have been recorded when I'm breathless was recorded. So is one of my favorite albums, I looked up I'm breathless and Santa baby was first in 1987 so I think there's no correlation in the recording, but of course, in the style.
Madonna Santa Baby again, and this time it struck me that it might have been recorded when I'm breathless was recorded. So is one of my favorite albums, I looked up I'm breathless and Santa baby was first in 1987 so I think there's no correlation in the recording, but of course, in the style.
Last Christmas music
Hopefully not
Finally heard the Chipmunks.
And Christmas Shoes once again.
A nice Trans-Siberian thing; finally in the mood for it.
Finally heard the Chipmunks.
And Christmas Shoes once again.
A nice Trans-Siberian thing; finally in the mood for it.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Christmas music
Finally heard Christmas shoes by NewSong and discovered that it was from the year 2000.
Monday, December 23, 2019
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Christmas Music
Aaron Neville
Finally
I'm loving Ella Fitzgerald Let It Snow. The middle/end is even better than the start, which was perfect.
Finally
I'm loving Ella Fitzgerald Let It Snow. The middle/end is even better than the start, which was perfect.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
At first I thought it was a Wi-Fi thing
Then I thought it must be a fluke and then it was my imagination but comments don't register here.
So I guess all the brilliant insights I tried to add are gone.
2nd freebie
First was today I'm one because they didn't click anything or rather, punch the free card score free meals a week for a year. the quarter pounder was good. And the coke was good, I think maybe I usually don't use ice and maybe that's why it tasted a little different.
I'm in the former Mayan McDonald's, and I just got 10 buttermilk crispy tenders I supposed to see if I could.
I'm in the former Mayan McDonald's, and I just got 10 buttermilk crispy tenders I supposed to see if I could.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Christmas music
Ella on my CD
Ella giddy yap at Wendy's
Followed by Mahalia Jackson singing Silver Bells. I must have heard this one before, but I sure forgot it. I think a Silver Bells bells as too modern, and there aren't any grammatical errors in it that I can see. I like that, it's very secular, and it's more r&b than I expect.
It just means I need some more Mahalia Jackson in my life and of course the biopic is on its way.
Al Green Jingle Bells, not so much. Not bad, I just like his other stuff better.
Speaking of Michael, give a little more love on Christmas day I had forgotten about it. Haven't Determined if there any Adult Christmas songs, well I mean songs he sang when an adult.
He could have redone that as an adult, to success, I think. He sounds good there, and everywhere. Even though I don't think of his voice is changing as a castrato, it sounds very different then later stuff.
I continue toI really like This Christmas.
So nice to hear an R & B version, slow, of Merry Christmas Baby. He's hitting all my sweet spots.Jingle Bells reference, on point.
All lit up like a Christmas tree even tho not drinking? I thought "lit" was newer. Once again the trend gets to white culture in subsequent decades.
Ronnie Spectre I mean Spector. Mommy Kissing...
Ella giddy yap at Wendy's
Followed by Mahalia Jackson singing Silver Bells. I must have heard this one before, but I sure forgot it. I think a Silver Bells bells as too modern, and there aren't any grammatical errors in it that I can see. I like that, it's very secular, and it's more r&b than I expect.
It just means I need some more Mahalia Jackson in my life and of course the biopic is on its way.
Al Green Jingle Bells, not so much. Not bad, I just like his other stuff better.
Speaking of Michael, give a little more love on Christmas day I had forgotten about it. Haven't Determined if there any Adult Christmas songs, well I mean songs he sang when an adult.
He could have redone that as an adult, to success, I think. He sounds good there, and everywhere. Even though I don't think of his voice is changing as a castrato, it sounds very different then later stuff.
I continue toI really like This Christmas.
So nice to hear an R & B version, slow, of Merry Christmas Baby. He's hitting all my sweet spots.Jingle Bells reference, on point.
All lit up like a Christmas tree even tho not drinking? I thought "lit" was newer. Once again the trend gets to white culture in subsequent decades.
Ronnie Spectre I mean Spector. Mommy Kissing...
Monday, December 16, 2019
Dinner Detective
So I was just offered a day in December to work, but I don't remember what it was cuz I need to learn my lines for December 28th. Two plays.
Then there are three days in January, and they want to know my availability for February soon.
Neither parent has paid for Orlando rent due November 5th or December 5th.
Then there are three days in January, and they want to know my availability for February soon.
Neither parent has paid for Orlando rent due November 5th or December 5th.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Christmas decorations
I just saw Santa inflatable, dressed in camouflage. I don't remember seeing one of those before.
Lately I've been seeing jools Holland lights, no, Jewel tone lights, and enjoying the Facebook group dedicated to lights that are not done very well.
And lots of inflatables that have been deflated.
A house here long 13th Street by the Wendy's, at hypoluxo, a nice strange purple set of lights and very particular color, draped all over these jungly looking plants. And some of the usual suspects elan seacrest, have overdone it.
Pine point villas looks quite nice.
Lately I've been seeing jools Holland lights, no, Jewel tone lights, and enjoying the Facebook group dedicated to lights that are not done very well.
And lots of inflatables that have been deflated.
A house here long 13th Street by the Wendy's, at hypoluxo, a nice strange purple set of lights and very particular color, draped all over these jungly looking plants. And some of the usual suspects elan seacrest, have overdone it.
Pine point villas looks quite nice.
The ghetto McDonald's
So, on the day the Mayan McDonald's can be seen to no longer be Mayan, I decide to stop on by and see what's going on in front of the Maritime Academy.
And looking like a boring box, the building itself looks almost complete. Some people are painting some trim, palm trees have been planted around the perimeter and the stone accent piece with the golden m looks nice.
I can see that the menu boards with the pretty pictures of food AR working even through the windows from far away.
This was the store that needed remodeling a decade ago, and they actually closed it, turned off the electricity and open it up again when a deal ran through.
And this whole time, the big m, the sign four people traveling i-95 to come here, has been on, lit up at night, and leading people to a closed building.
I wonder if McDonald's pays the Maritime academy for the use of its pretend second floor as a place to hold their sign?
I'm sure I could find that out, since I've already discussed McDonald's with Miss Cooper.
And looking like a boring box, the building itself looks almost complete. Some people are painting some trim, palm trees have been planted around the perimeter and the stone accent piece with the golden m looks nice.
I can see that the menu boards with the pretty pictures of food AR working even through the windows from far away.
This was the store that needed remodeling a decade ago, and they actually closed it, turned off the electricity and open it up again when a deal ran through.
And this whole time, the big m, the sign four people traveling i-95 to come here, has been on, lit up at night, and leading people to a closed building.
I wonder if McDonald's pays the Maritime academy for the use of its pretend second floor as a place to hold their sign?
I'm sure I could find that out, since I've already discussed McDonald's with Miss Cooper.
Christmas Music
More Frank Sinatra than I remember from other years- but not repeats, unlike Let it Snow Dean Martin. I sure do like Frank more than I used to.
Some more Amy Grant; I think I heard her guesting on Silver Bells which means there is no Christmas song she hasn't done now. Except hippopotamouses and crocodiliousses.
I am not feeling Carol of the Bells this year. I loved it, particularly in high school, singing it. Like gospel, it didn't seem as repetitive when performing it. And I certainly have enjoyed listening to it many years in the past.
Last year I was really liking those Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra pops things. Not hearing as many this year, and not missing them. But I loved the one concert I played some. I think it was Silent Night that was my favorite? Not sure, been a while, but one carol was so simple with just some rhythmic change, and of course drums, that it was genius.
The meme on Facebook that comes to mind is ... maybe the Grinch wouldn't be so crappy if somebody wasn't singing about how awful he is every 15 seconds. And they are playing that a lot- several versions. I heard Burl Ive's Rudolph a few times- not just Holly Jolly. It would be nice to hear some Diana Ross Christmas- not sure if any songs were released as singles- I guess not, I guess that's the answer. And I remembering that Sandi Patti duet with Amy Grant- Angels From the Realms of Glory. Is it really as great as I remember? I can't find it. That was a great album. I put it in the category with Avalon's Christmas album. Margaret Becker's O Come O Come Emmanuel was awesome too. They are Christmas recordings that are not timeless but so good! I love Christmas music because it encompasses the 50s pop rock, and the 80s pop rock, and the singer songwriter guitar, and the orchestras and the loungey jazzy stuff- and of course the country. I think, only Gene Autry remains of the Country Christmas standards- surely there were more... Brenda Lee and Bobby Helms have scooted over in my mind away from Country. I haven't even heard Tennessee Christmas this year. Cracker Barrel of course has played lots of these Countrifieds, but why none on the mainstream Christmas radio stations taken over this time of year? I was glad to hear Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimbley and Santa's Got a Brand New Bag in unfamiliar versions among the standard stuff. As far as Christian radio- nice try, I like it, but disappointed in that they play a few too many unfamiliar Christmas tunes- ones with current doctrinal emphasis, and a few too many Santa songs. Why not stick to a little less of both? Also, hoping 100.3 will go more holiday soon, and not just for one or two days.
Lori Morgan's and Mary J. Blige and Susan Boyle- why can't I hear them? I heard Faith Hill. Where's Winona's White Christmas this year? And if I remember right, Michael McDonald has a few great cuts- but maybe it's just a great vibe on the whole album. So many people have Christmas songs now. Trot out Leslie Uggams, why don't ya? Crystal Gayle. I have heard two Jackson 5s. Did Michael do any by himself? I think not.
Been thinking about Rudolph's "There's Always Tomorrow." It needs a good reworking. But actually the original is perfect.
Janis Orenstein – voice of Clarice ("There's Always Tomorrow")
Wow. Gotta Google her. Upon this listening, I notice how she sounds a little younger than I remember, but so accomplished, still.
Wikipedia tells me that "We're a Couple of Misfits" was removed for awhile. Well, that's a song that needs to be heard. Who made that decision?
IMDB quotes her:
If I ask myself 'Did I become the human being I wanted to be?' the answer is 'Yes. Yes I did.' So there's nothing I have left unfinished.
Some more Amy Grant; I think I heard her guesting on Silver Bells which means there is no Christmas song she hasn't done now. Except hippopotamouses and crocodiliousses.
I am not feeling Carol of the Bells this year. I loved it, particularly in high school, singing it. Like gospel, it didn't seem as repetitive when performing it. And I certainly have enjoyed listening to it many years in the past.
Last year I was really liking those Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra pops things. Not hearing as many this year, and not missing them. But I loved the one concert I played some. I think it was Silent Night that was my favorite? Not sure, been a while, but one carol was so simple with just some rhythmic change, and of course drums, that it was genius.
The meme on Facebook that comes to mind is ... maybe the Grinch wouldn't be so crappy if somebody wasn't singing about how awful he is every 15 seconds. And they are playing that a lot- several versions. I heard Burl Ive's Rudolph a few times- not just Holly Jolly. It would be nice to hear some Diana Ross Christmas- not sure if any songs were released as singles- I guess not, I guess that's the answer. And I remembering that Sandi Patti duet with Amy Grant- Angels From the Realms of Glory. Is it really as great as I remember? I can't find it. That was a great album. I put it in the category with Avalon's Christmas album. Margaret Becker's O Come O Come Emmanuel was awesome too. They are Christmas recordings that are not timeless but so good! I love Christmas music because it encompasses the 50s pop rock, and the 80s pop rock, and the singer songwriter guitar, and the orchestras and the loungey jazzy stuff- and of course the country. I think, only Gene Autry remains of the Country Christmas standards- surely there were more... Brenda Lee and Bobby Helms have scooted over in my mind away from Country. I haven't even heard Tennessee Christmas this year. Cracker Barrel of course has played lots of these Countrifieds, but why none on the mainstream Christmas radio stations taken over this time of year? I was glad to hear Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimbley and Santa's Got a Brand New Bag in unfamiliar versions among the standard stuff. As far as Christian radio- nice try, I like it, but disappointed in that they play a few too many unfamiliar Christmas tunes- ones with current doctrinal emphasis, and a few too many Santa songs. Why not stick to a little less of both? Also, hoping 100.3 will go more holiday soon, and not just for one or two days.
Lori Morgan's and Mary J. Blige and Susan Boyle- why can't I hear them? I heard Faith Hill. Where's Winona's White Christmas this year? And if I remember right, Michael McDonald has a few great cuts- but maybe it's just a great vibe on the whole album. So many people have Christmas songs now. Trot out Leslie Uggams, why don't ya? Crystal Gayle. I have heard two Jackson 5s. Did Michael do any by himself? I think not.
Been thinking about Rudolph's "There's Always Tomorrow." It needs a good reworking. But actually the original is perfect.
Janis Orenstein – voice of Clarice ("There's Always Tomorrow")
Wow. Gotta Google her. Upon this listening, I notice how she sounds a little younger than I remember, but so accomplished, still.
Wikipedia tells me that "We're a Couple of Misfits" was removed for awhile. Well, that's a song that needs to be heard. Who made that decision?
IMDB quotes her:
If I ask myself 'Did I become the human being I wanted to be?' the answer is 'Yes. Yes I did.' So there's nothing I have left unfinished.
December 14, 2019
So, I am learning "Us Two" by Jeff Locker. And I am playing George.
George is probably what most people see when they see me; but don't know me.
I am also learning "It's All in the Eye" by Marj O'Neill-Butler. I suppose I am somewhat like Jacques, if I had my act together.
I really wanted to do "Brown Bag" by Jeff Locker, as well. I think it's wonderful, but I don't have time to learn there- I don't think. Either way, I will be doing two. They wanted me to do three and suggested I clone myself. What a compliment.
If only they knew.
Today, I had a great thing happen. And my lack of appreciation and real appreciation of things kicked in.
Last night at Starbucks- spending a $1.85 for an everything bagel; extremely well toasted, with almost enough cream cheese, I got a call from a dear friend.
The story of me and gift cards; and my McDonald's obsession are at play here....
Last Christmas, I felt as if I was doing a few Christmas musical things- much more than usual, and probably not near the amount I will do in the future. I assumed since I did a few things last year, this year might be full. But no, I am studying those 2 plays- which is enough.
I mean, I know so many Christmas songs from their first notes from the radio- and remember so many Christmas lyrics, and used to do them better than anything else on the viol and etc... but this Christmas isn't what I expected a year from last year at all- in terms of performance, and in terms of Yuletide Carol and family, which hasn't kicked in yet. Mom is doing great by the way- nearly completely detached from me.
Anyhoo
So last Christmas I blew an entrance that the choir director worked on specifically for us baritones- and I knew he was counting on me and I knew I could do it- but I only did it right in one rehearsal. And I saw the fleeting moment when he realized that I had missed the entrance- he was looking at me- while playing piano- to give me the cue. And although I remember it a year later- I saw how he moved on in his head to the next measure and went on to the next note and the next.
A lesson for me.
So, I got a $5 gift card to Starbuck's- didn't think I was getting anything. And then realized that it was a $25 dollar gift card to Starbuck's- about the time I found a $45 dollar gift card to Walmart, because I saw it in the parking lot when I was going there to spend three $10 gift cards.
Then of course I have a twenty to that Corner Porch restaurant I went to with was it Lesley, Madeleine, Meghan and... wow, wish I had a picture.
So, with my McDonald's obsesssion- yes., obssesssssion- I want to go there nearly every day because it is clean- not too clean- compared to my hoarder's place in Oh Lando and Pine Point additional hoard. So, obviously, that's what I am working on. One or two hospitable places not full and comfortable. And what most people would have done in a month... I haven't.
But I kind of live proud that I am not like most people.
I am a people though. Figured that out.
So last night at Starbuck's my friend just like me- 2 condos, three houses, car full- called me and wanted me to give blood knowing god damn well I faint whenever I hear or think the word vein.
A good exercise for me would be to watch veins on tiny screens- phone, then laptop, then in real life- but I seriously am getting light headed just typing...
Anyway, we're going to Bel and Grande's or Bel and Deal's or something for free. We just have to hear about cremation. Now, since I like my food golden brown to burnt- why not think of burning flesh while trying a new restaurant?
Another restaurant my people have gone to but I haven't, is Old Key Lime House. I went Sunday, and I didn't realize it was so big. I thought it was just the front building; didn't know it extended back to the boat docks and intracoastal. Perfect fish and chips- not particularly English as the ones at Epcot which are also perfect... excellent key lime pie. Free meal for taking someone for a colonoscopy. This person insists on paying gas money and/or providing food when you do them a favor.
So the Mayan McDonald's was closed for a little bit... This is across the canal, katty corner to Darbster.... at first the drive thru was open, then none of it. I was surprised because hot mess Lantana ghetto 6 Motel Dollar General I 95 McD's finally closed, PLUS Jog Rd near Boynton Beach Blvd. How weird that three would be closed, but of course ghettooo hot mess McDs remains closed. It needed a lot of work. They're the ones with leaks in the ceiling; bathroom, behind the scenes I am told in the storage and kitchen, then over and around the main light fixture above the counter- you know, dripping on the counter just enough to make one think they might have imagined it but then months later obviously a problem extending to left out yellow mop buckets and then over the drink station... that was a little disconcerting, thinking of water dripping from the ceiling into the drink station cups...
So the Maya McDonald's today... is no longer Mayan. No sepia pics of zapatas, nor masks of suns, nor other artifacts left... just a subdued wood tone- comfortable collection of browns and tans. I will have to look again. I can't remember but there must have been some colors. Nice four top high seats- I shared mine with a Guatemalan family of three. And talked to another family- a huge woman and her normal sized companions. It was crowded and friendly in there today because of the reopening.
So, anyway, my friend told me to get to McD at 10:30 or did he say 10:00? I don't remember because I don't want to do anything anyone else suggests.... I planned to get there in time for a steak egg and cheese biscuit or steak egg and cheese McMuffin. Why nobody in McD's has realized that grilled onions, which are standard with steak- should be offered on everything since grilled onions are the best thing in the world....
But I was horrified to find myself at home and it was approaching 10:15. It's all a blur now, but I was not wanting to miss it... First 50 people to buy something after 11:00 get a free weekly meal FOR A YEAR. I am now one of these people.
It was kind of sad; the McD people trying to get us to be festive in line. But you know, I really was happy to be there, about 15th in place- well within the 50, so I knew I had gotten the wonderful prize... They had a big yellow scissors, and took our picture, and took some video... but it just was an image that wouldn't translate into jubilation- or even worth posting. I took 2 pics of 10 people or so in a line- you know, a part of a straggly line- only showing some of its occupants- and I don't even think it worthy of posting. The front of some scowling senior, the back of four nondescripts, a person or two with a smile... can't even tell, next to the tan wall, that it's McDs. They did a good job with what they had... white and red balloons everywhere, round long bags or satchels looking decorated like loooong Big Macs- first stripe a bun, etc.... I wanted one, although I want nothing in terms of possessions, yet keep collecting playbills... Ah... when will I no longer be a person with stuff? When I am a spirit??? And nothing I touch stays in my hands?
So I was surprised how good it felt to get such a useful prize, and how good a hot Quarter Pounder with Cheese tasted.
You could see some of the employees and some of the regular customers- particularly one friendly lady who talked to me for awhile and said she eats there every day for breakfast... for the last 30 years.... see each other since it had been awhile, and be a part of something festive together; hugs and smiles.
George is probably what most people see when they see me; but don't know me.
I am also learning "It's All in the Eye" by Marj O'Neill-Butler. I suppose I am somewhat like Jacques, if I had my act together.
I really wanted to do "Brown Bag" by Jeff Locker, as well. I think it's wonderful, but I don't have time to learn there- I don't think. Either way, I will be doing two. They wanted me to do three and suggested I clone myself. What a compliment.
If only they knew.
Today, I had a great thing happen. And my lack of appreciation and real appreciation of things kicked in.
Last night at Starbucks- spending a $1.85 for an everything bagel; extremely well toasted, with almost enough cream cheese, I got a call from a dear friend.
The story of me and gift cards; and my McDonald's obsession are at play here....
Last Christmas, I felt as if I was doing a few Christmas musical things- much more than usual, and probably not near the amount I will do in the future. I assumed since I did a few things last year, this year might be full. But no, I am studying those 2 plays- which is enough.
I mean, I know so many Christmas songs from their first notes from the radio- and remember so many Christmas lyrics, and used to do them better than anything else on the viol and etc... but this Christmas isn't what I expected a year from last year at all- in terms of performance, and in terms of Yuletide Carol and family, which hasn't kicked in yet. Mom is doing great by the way- nearly completely detached from me.
Anyhoo
So last Christmas I blew an entrance that the choir director worked on specifically for us baritones- and I knew he was counting on me and I knew I could do it- but I only did it right in one rehearsal. And I saw the fleeting moment when he realized that I had missed the entrance- he was looking at me- while playing piano- to give me the cue. And although I remember it a year later- I saw how he moved on in his head to the next measure and went on to the next note and the next.
A lesson for me.
So, I got a $5 gift card to Starbuck's- didn't think I was getting anything. And then realized that it was a $25 dollar gift card to Starbuck's- about the time I found a $45 dollar gift card to Walmart, because I saw it in the parking lot when I was going there to spend three $10 gift cards.
Then of course I have a twenty to that Corner Porch restaurant I went to with was it Lesley, Madeleine, Meghan and... wow, wish I had a picture.
So, with my McDonald's obsesssion- yes., obssesssssion- I want to go there nearly every day because it is clean- not too clean- compared to my hoarder's place in Oh Lando and Pine Point additional hoard. So, obviously, that's what I am working on. One or two hospitable places not full and comfortable. And what most people would have done in a month... I haven't.
But I kind of live proud that I am not like most people.
I am a people though. Figured that out.
So last night at Starbuck's my friend just like me- 2 condos, three houses, car full- called me and wanted me to give blood knowing god damn well I faint whenever I hear or think the word vein.
A good exercise for me would be to watch veins on tiny screens- phone, then laptop, then in real life- but I seriously am getting light headed just typing...
Anyway, we're going to Bel and Grande's or Bel and Deal's or something for free. We just have to hear about cremation. Now, since I like my food golden brown to burnt- why not think of burning flesh while trying a new restaurant?
Another restaurant my people have gone to but I haven't, is Old Key Lime House. I went Sunday, and I didn't realize it was so big. I thought it was just the front building; didn't know it extended back to the boat docks and intracoastal. Perfect fish and chips- not particularly English as the ones at Epcot which are also perfect... excellent key lime pie. Free meal for taking someone for a colonoscopy. This person insists on paying gas money and/or providing food when you do them a favor.
So the Mayan McDonald's was closed for a little bit... This is across the canal, katty corner to Darbster.... at first the drive thru was open, then none of it. I was surprised because hot mess Lantana ghetto 6 Motel Dollar General I 95 McD's finally closed, PLUS Jog Rd near Boynton Beach Blvd. How weird that three would be closed, but of course ghettooo hot mess McDs remains closed. It needed a lot of work. They're the ones with leaks in the ceiling; bathroom, behind the scenes I am told in the storage and kitchen, then over and around the main light fixture above the counter- you know, dripping on the counter just enough to make one think they might have imagined it but then months later obviously a problem extending to left out yellow mop buckets and then over the drink station... that was a little disconcerting, thinking of water dripping from the ceiling into the drink station cups...
So the Maya McDonald's today... is no longer Mayan. No sepia pics of zapatas, nor masks of suns, nor other artifacts left... just a subdued wood tone- comfortable collection of browns and tans. I will have to look again. I can't remember but there must have been some colors. Nice four top high seats- I shared mine with a Guatemalan family of three. And talked to another family- a huge woman and her normal sized companions. It was crowded and friendly in there today because of the reopening.
So, anyway, my friend told me to get to McD at 10:30 or did he say 10:00? I don't remember because I don't want to do anything anyone else suggests.... I planned to get there in time for a steak egg and cheese biscuit or steak egg and cheese McMuffin. Why nobody in McD's has realized that grilled onions, which are standard with steak- should be offered on everything since grilled onions are the best thing in the world....
But I was horrified to find myself at home and it was approaching 10:15. It's all a blur now, but I was not wanting to miss it... First 50 people to buy something after 11:00 get a free weekly meal FOR A YEAR. I am now one of these people.
It was kind of sad; the McD people trying to get us to be festive in line. But you know, I really was happy to be there, about 15th in place- well within the 50, so I knew I had gotten the wonderful prize... They had a big yellow scissors, and took our picture, and took some video... but it just was an image that wouldn't translate into jubilation- or even worth posting. I took 2 pics of 10 people or so in a line- you know, a part of a straggly line- only showing some of its occupants- and I don't even think it worthy of posting. The front of some scowling senior, the back of four nondescripts, a person or two with a smile... can't even tell, next to the tan wall, that it's McDs. They did a good job with what they had... white and red balloons everywhere, round long bags or satchels looking decorated like loooong Big Macs- first stripe a bun, etc.... I wanted one, although I want nothing in terms of possessions, yet keep collecting playbills... Ah... when will I no longer be a person with stuff? When I am a spirit??? And nothing I touch stays in my hands?
So I was surprised how good it felt to get such a useful prize, and how good a hot Quarter Pounder with Cheese tasted.
You could see some of the employees and some of the regular customers- particularly one friendly lady who talked to me for awhile and said she eats there every day for breakfast... for the last 30 years.... see each other since it had been awhile, and be a part of something festive together; hugs and smiles.
Friday, December 13, 2019
Audition
Palm Beach Gardens
There were nachos and lemonade there and bottles of water and ice tea.
Tesa sang with me and the guitarist she looked familiar. King of My Heart and Glorious Day. And I talked to Nate.
There were nachos and lemonade there and bottles of water and ice tea.
Tesa sang with me and the guitarist she looked familiar. King of My Heart and Glorious Day. And I talked to Nate.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Christmas music
Just thinking I hadn't heard much Mariah Carey,
And here she is.
Finally heard breath of heaven by Amy Grant.
And again, I have to stay there Andy Williams most wonderful Time of the year is perfect.
This afternoon I heard Love has come play Amy Grant also. Anf Martin let it Snow.
And here she is.
Finally heard breath of heaven by Amy Grant.
And again, I have to stay there Andy Williams most wonderful Time of the year is perfect.
This afternoon I heard Love has come play Amy Grant also. Anf Martin let it Snow.
Friday, December 6, 2019
Sky stripes
Active right now
Tramontina
Yeah text to speech I'm sure that's what I said.
From Lantana to the Northeast and from the same spot, to the northwest. Happening now 4:30 or so.
Tramontina
Yeah text to speech I'm sure that's what I said.
From Lantana to the Northeast and from the same spot, to the northwest. Happening now 4:30 or so.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Latest 3 auditions
Man I hate the grammar errors, capitalization errors, and spelling errors or should I say word choice errors that come with text-to-speech.
Text to speech, and I don't feel like editing.
The Delray playhouse it's nestled in the park, and they don't use Mike's, so I guess they're from a previous time. We all auditioned in front of one another, and I should have stayed and net worked, but I didn't, I've never been there before, and I rushed through my phone. But not as fast as my accompanist I mean I really rushed through some enchanted evening, which is dumb, but there you go. I was very nervous
The dinner detective audition, was filled with people who are very nervous. But I wasn't that nervous. They all ask too many questions, and dumb questions, Rihanna not you, who are reading this, you were fabulous. And it's so great to work with you.
By paragraph
I followed the directions, and three out of the six of us did not. Well didn't follow directions at one point. And the last improv I didn't have much to say, cuz I couldn't think of anything worthwhile but I think they hired all of us.
Today I auditionef for 10-Minute plays, and sought I'm there from Footloose. I'm really interested in what he can do when he's not a villain. I like to see him play billing again as well. They weren't ready for the audition, and had us read one line. So without context and direction, I did the best I could. I'm exaggerating, but really all additional should contain a conversation. And context.
I think I just auditioned for 4 short 10-Minute plays, so I think I'll get one. I got nervous afterward. I do think I went too fast during the audition.
Text to speech, and I don't feel like editing.
The Delray playhouse it's nestled in the park, and they don't use Mike's, so I guess they're from a previous time. We all auditioned in front of one another, and I should have stayed and net worked, but I didn't, I've never been there before, and I rushed through my phone. But not as fast as my accompanist I mean I really rushed through some enchanted evening, which is dumb, but there you go. I was very nervous
The dinner detective audition, was filled with people who are very nervous. But I wasn't that nervous. They all ask too many questions, and dumb questions, Rihanna not you, who are reading this, you were fabulous. And it's so great to work with you.
By paragraph
I followed the directions, and three out of the six of us did not. Well didn't follow directions at one point. And the last improv I didn't have much to say, cuz I couldn't think of anything worthwhile but I think they hired all of us.
Today I auditionef for 10-Minute plays, and sought I'm there from Footloose. I'm really interested in what he can do when he's not a villain. I like to see him play billing again as well. They weren't ready for the audition, and had us read one line. So without context and direction, I did the best I could. I'm exaggerating, but really all additional should contain a conversation. And context.
I think I just auditioned for 4 short 10-Minute plays, so I think I'll get one. I got nervous afterward. I do think I went too fast during the audition.
Christmas radio
Nat King Cole singing chestnuts it's perfect.
Nice to hear Noel he's here on the Christian station. Perfect vocals, not so great a compliment.
Nice to hear Noel he's here on the Christian station. Perfect vocals, not so great a compliment.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Christmas music at KFC
I kind of wanted to look up everything, and see what all these unfamiliar versions were about, when they were released and who sang them.
But I decided again that I just wanted to leave, but then I heard the most wonderful Time of the year by an unidentifiable voice. It reminded me of Miley Cyrus and Shirley bassey. And a very good way. Good trumpet too
So I had to stay but then I was chased out by two or three or four terrible singers singing home for the holidays. It was so bad.
But I decided again that I just wanted to leave, but then I heard the most wonderful Time of the year by an unidentifiable voice. It reminded me of Miley Cyrus and Shirley bassey. And a very good way. Good trumpet too
So I had to stay but then I was chased out by two or three or four terrible singers singing home for the holidays. It was so bad.
I saw this
Burping, chewing or maybe enjoying the feel of some food on her tongue with her mouth open, and signing on Skype:
I always wonder about the socialization of deaf people. It's different- but not just what noise they make. I mean, if they can't hear- of course they would do things differently that make noise- because they aren't thinking about that. But why are their facial expressions and body language so different?
Jabba the Hut with a wig.
I always wonder about the socialization of deaf people. It's different- but not just what noise they make. I mean, if they can't hear- of course they would do things differently that make noise- because they aren't thinking about that. But why are their facial expressions and body language so different?
Jabba the Hut with a wig.
So
I want to write about stupid people but I have to be vague because this is going out to my zero followers on Blogger.com.
I have worked at three campuses.
The first one- I had a lovely quick interview with someone who seemed to be filling in for someone else. She basically assumed I would be a substitute at that school and just wanted to meet me.
So far, so good.
Then, somebody else at the front desk needed to give me some paperwork. They didn't know what to do and asked someone else, and then I think they asked the person I had interviewed with and then at some point somebody gave me some paperwork and told me where to take it.
I sat in a waiting area for hours while the workers admitted their friends in front of the waiting people. Then in the fingerprinting office, they really get a kick out of not telling people to sit down until we come up to the counter and then they act like we should know that we should have not come up to the counter and we should have sat down. I think this happens to everybody who enters and the staff, some of who helps people and some who sit there doing other things- actually like to be annoyed/powerful because we don't know their arrival procedure.
Also, they told somebody not to use a cell phone. I thought that meant don't talk on the phone. But no, they were very happy to tell me to put mine away when I was doing other things. Like, really happy to act mad.
So the first school- after I went to three offices at the School Board and back to the school, and emailed my transcripts- called me in a month and said they didn't have the transcripts. So, like I did the first time they asked, I emailed it right away. Never heard from them again.
Oh wait, I called their once and the person who was hard to understand said my contact didn't have a voicemail.
At the two schools I have substituted at,some people really seem to know what they are doing and the rest don't seem to know where they are. The ones who know what to do, and the ones who don't know what to do- like to tell me that other people should have done things.
So the app to clock in and out was not mentioned, the paperwork for hiring wasn't completed and there is no internet to get the app? No internet at a school? Okay.
Yesterday, many kids told me that their teacher can't teach and several said they wanted me to be their teacher and lots of them were mad when I said I was only going to be there one day. I thought they were just being dumb "Are you our teacher today?" Which isn't really dumb. What I mean is, I thought they were just asking a question that they didn't need to. But what they were actually doing was trying to hold on to some hope that they never have to see their regular teacher again.
The high schoolers were better in their response to me than the elementary kids. All the kids have a problem not realizing when they are talking, and telling me- key word TELLING me, that they aren't talking. "I am not talking. He is talking." But this happens much less at the high school.
All the kids were friendly and wanted respect or attention from an adult. The high schoolers say hello and thank you like well behaved salesmen. Then of course, they go back to acting like kids. But the social interaction of please and thank you at the high school, and the genuine "we like you" feeling from almost all the kids is nice.
There is generally a kid who wants to talk and comes up to me and talks about just anything. But most kids just want to look like they don't want positive attention.
Unrelatedly, I notice lately that I can't tell where sounds are coming from. I think my phone is buzzing when it's somebody else's on the other side- I heard a loud bump in the classroom yesterday and it sounded to me like it was from the ceiling. I had never been there before- thought maybe they had a second story- but the kids said it was from next door.
I have worked at three campuses.
The first one- I had a lovely quick interview with someone who seemed to be filling in for someone else. She basically assumed I would be a substitute at that school and just wanted to meet me.
So far, so good.
Then, somebody else at the front desk needed to give me some paperwork. They didn't know what to do and asked someone else, and then I think they asked the person I had interviewed with and then at some point somebody gave me some paperwork and told me where to take it.
I sat in a waiting area for hours while the workers admitted their friends in front of the waiting people. Then in the fingerprinting office, they really get a kick out of not telling people to sit down until we come up to the counter and then they act like we should know that we should have not come up to the counter and we should have sat down. I think this happens to everybody who enters and the staff, some of who helps people and some who sit there doing other things- actually like to be annoyed/powerful because we don't know their arrival procedure.
Also, they told somebody not to use a cell phone. I thought that meant don't talk on the phone. But no, they were very happy to tell me to put mine away when I was doing other things. Like, really happy to act mad.
So the first school- after I went to three offices at the School Board and back to the school, and emailed my transcripts- called me in a month and said they didn't have the transcripts. So, like I did the first time they asked, I emailed it right away. Never heard from them again.
Oh wait, I called their once and the person who was hard to understand said my contact didn't have a voicemail.
At the two schools I have substituted at,some people really seem to know what they are doing and the rest don't seem to know where they are. The ones who know what to do, and the ones who don't know what to do- like to tell me that other people should have done things.
So the app to clock in and out was not mentioned, the paperwork for hiring wasn't completed and there is no internet to get the app? No internet at a school? Okay.
Yesterday, many kids told me that their teacher can't teach and several said they wanted me to be their teacher and lots of them were mad when I said I was only going to be there one day. I thought they were just being dumb "Are you our teacher today?" Which isn't really dumb. What I mean is, I thought they were just asking a question that they didn't need to. But what they were actually doing was trying to hold on to some hope that they never have to see their regular teacher again.
The high schoolers were better in their response to me than the elementary kids. All the kids have a problem not realizing when they are talking, and telling me- key word TELLING me, that they aren't talking. "I am not talking. He is talking." But this happens much less at the high school.
All the kids were friendly and wanted respect or attention from an adult. The high schoolers say hello and thank you like well behaved salesmen. Then of course, they go back to acting like kids. But the social interaction of please and thank you at the high school, and the genuine "we like you" feeling from almost all the kids is nice.
There is generally a kid who wants to talk and comes up to me and talks about just anything. But most kids just want to look like they don't want positive attention.
Unrelatedly, I notice lately that I can't tell where sounds are coming from. I think my phone is buzzing when it's somebody else's on the other side- I heard a loud bump in the classroom yesterday and it sounded to me like it was from the ceiling. I had never been there before- thought maybe they had a second story- but the kids said it was from next door.
Music Mostly Christmas
Finally heard Mariah Carey.
On my way to my audition for Dinner Detective, and then it was playing on the way out too.
Last night, finally heard the Carpenters. And this morning, finally George Michael but after Tayor Swift.
I don't remember the conspiracy theorists, making a big deal, the Christmas after George Michael's death, calculator, talking about Last Christmas. But it sure comes to mind.
Last night at McDonalds. I heard Diana Ross the Boss. That is, the boss Diana Ross singing the Boss. I don't think I ever heard that on a public music in store platform before.
On my way to my audition for Dinner Detective, and then it was playing on the way out too.
Last night, finally heard the Carpenters. And this morning, finally George Michael but after Tayor Swift.
I don't remember the conspiracy theorists, making a big deal, the Christmas after George Michael's death, calculator, talking about Last Christmas. But it sure comes to mind.
Last night at McDonalds. I heard Diana Ross the Boss. That is, the boss Diana Ross singing the Boss. I don't think I ever heard that on a public music in store platform before.
Monday, December 2, 2019
JunsKitchen - White Fish with Orange Sauce
Jun's kitchen is back with Jun, Haku and an absent Rachel. I hope she got to try the sauce.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Christmas music 2019 continued
As we approach the roaring twenties,
I finally heard Ella Fitzgerald, 2 Johnny Mathis and 2 Nat King Cole and two Grinches.
Two unexpected ones were A Baby Changes Everything and when I think I don't remember, a candle in a window in Virginia.
I heard a lot of ones, that I wouldn't have heard anywhere else, at Cracker Barrell today. As well as the standard Gene Autry and Bobby Helms.
And ice Louise Mandrell and a nice Lacy J Dalton, Here Comes Santa Claus on CD.
I finally heard Ella Fitzgerald, 2 Johnny Mathis and 2 Nat King Cole and two Grinches.
Two unexpected ones were A Baby Changes Everything and when I think I don't remember, a candle in a window in Virginia.
I heard a lot of ones, that I wouldn't have heard anywhere else, at Cracker Barrell today. As well as the standard Gene Autry and Bobby Helms.
And ice Louise Mandrell and a nice Lacy J Dalton, Here Comes Santa Claus on CD.
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