Theme: "Let It Go"
23. Ready to move on from reading Beat poetry?: OVER THE COUNTERCULTURE.
36. Would really prefer to use a globe?: AGAINST THE WALL MAP.
57. No longer interested in fairy tales?: PAST ONE'S BEDTIME STORY.
79. Trying to keep cool in a more eco-friendly way?: OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER.
99. So done with craft beers?: BEYOND THE PALE ALES.
118. Feeling too good for the family car?: ABOVE ONE'S STATION WAGON.
So each theme entry has four words (four parts in the first theme answer), the first word hinting at the "over/done". Five of the first words are prepositions, PAST is not. The starting three-word is a common phrase, the last two is a common phrase also.
I had to ask Agnes and
D-Otto for the title. When I first opened the grid, I thought the
gimmick would be remove IT from each common phrase.
Across:
1. Board in a wooden deck chair: SLAT.
5. Continent with the highest and lowest points on Earth: ASIA. Mount Everest & the Dead Sea.
9. Fragile juggling props: EGGS.
13. Tell the teacher: TATTLE.
19. Baja resort: CABO. Looks amazing.
20. Remain unsettled: PEND. I've only used PENDING.
21. Actress Spelling: TORI.
22. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" king: OBERON. Sometimes we see his wife TITANIA.
27. Enter with flair: WALTZ IN.
28. Warsaw __: PACT.
29. Wobbly, quaintly: ATEETER. This word looks funny.
30. Some poets: ODISTS.
33. Get better: HEAL.
35. "Macbeth" role: HAG.
43. Netflix's "The Haunting of __ Manor": BLY.
44. Tag figure: PRICE.
45. Big name in coolers: YETI.
46. Aim high: ASPIRE.
48. Uber offer: RIDE.
49. __ Springs: PALM.
51. Singer Carly __ Jepsen: RAE. We had fun with "Call Me Maybe" a few years ago.
54. Grab: SNATCH.
62. 18-wheeler: RIG.
63. Marketing fees: AD RATES.
64. Smack: SLAP.
65. "This could be a problem": OH BOY.
69. Bozos: OAFS.
72. The "kid" in "Here's looking at you, kid": ILSA. "We'll always have Paris."
73. Ski resort hangout: LODGE.
74. Dijon deity: DIEU.
75. Large wardrobe: ARMOIRE.
77. Hush-hush org.: NSA.
86. Disorderly protester: RIOTER. Stunned to read these protests. My brother Andy has been sleeping in his company in Xi'an for 3 days. One of his colleagues tested positive for COVID, then no one in the company was allowed to leave.
87. Bag-screening org.: TSA.
88. Actress Mireille: ENOS.
89. "Misery" actor James: CAAN.
91. __ to go: RARING.
94. Spot for a nap: SOFA.
96. Tempo similar to lento: LARGO.
97. "SmackDown" org.: WWE.
104. With it, once: HEP.
105. Hideaway: LAIR.
106. 2013 Lady Gaga album: ART POP.
107. "And when I love thee not, / Chaos is come again" speaker: OTHELLO.
111. Step after using a sous vide, maybe: SEAR. I think I heard of "sous vide" from our Steve or Tony.
113. Sears partner: ROEBUCK.
122. "Hakuna __": "The Lion King" song: MATATA. Wikipedia says this is Swahili for "No worries".
123. Expansive: VAST.
124. Latin years: ANNI.
125. Blackthorn fruit: SLOE.
126. Like some patches: IRON-ON.
127. "Orinoco Flow" singer: ENYA.
128. Diamond corner: BASE.
129. NASCAR driver Petty: KYLE. Richard Petty's son.
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Down:
1. Flat-bottomed boat: SCOW.
2. 9-Down output: LAVA. 9. Sicilian volcano: ETNA.
3. Cain's brother: ABEL.
4. Legal wrong: TORT.
5. Rose garden pests: APHIDS.
6. "Not this movie again!": SEEN IT.
7. Company abbr.: INC.
8. Brouhaha: ADO.
10. "Roger that": GOTCHA.
11. Grimm girl: GRETEL. Hansel and Gretel.
12. Title for Patrick Stewart: SIR.
13. Talk up: TOUT.
14. Up to it: ABLE.
15. Béret spot: TETE.
16. "If I'm honest ... ": TRUTH BE TOLD. Great fill.
17. "Because you're worth it" cosmetics brand: L'OREAL.
18. Zip: ENERGY.
24. Oily part of the face, to dermatologists: T-ZONE. Guys probably don't know this.
25. Surprise victory: UPSET.
26. Soothes: CALMS.
31. Concern for the "Queer Eye" guys: STYLE.
32. "__ the breaks": THEM'S.
34. Birmingham's st.: ALA.
36. Big month for a CPA: APR. We'll always have D-Otto!
37. Handlebar part: GRIP.
38. Verdi opera: AIDA.
39. Treats with a cold pack: ICES.
40. Technology magazine: WIRED.
41. Church recesses: APSES.
42. Banking IDs: PINS.
47. "Midnight Cowboy" role: RATSO.
49. Taro dish: POI.
50. Wool source: ANGORA.
52. Brody of "Peaky Blinders": ADRIEN.
53. Etc. kin: ET AL.
55. Rock climber's handful: CRAG.
56. Boost: HYPE.
58. Give it a go: TRY.
59. Nuts and bolts: BASICS.
60. Part of TGIF: ITS.
61. Treating with contempt: MEAN TO.
65. Aroma: ODOR.
66. Old 45 player: HI-FI.
67. Pre-makeover image: BEFORE PHOTO.
68. "Straight __ Compton": OUTTA. Ice Cube and his son here.
70. French friend: AMI.
71. Stronghold: FORT.
73. Asian language: LAO. Meaning "old" in Chinese. Boomer calls
me "Lao Po". Sadly I heard "Lao Po" many many times last night. He was
just so uncomfortable and needed attention. He even chokes on water.
75. Hilltop nest: AERIE.
76. Swelter: ROAST.
78. Female sib: SIS.
80. Marjoram, e.g.: HERB. Never had marjoram.
81. Put off: DEFER.
82. Unsuitable: INAPT.
83. Rose Bowl org.: NCAA.
84. __ Grey tea: EARL.
85. Fury: RAGE.
90. Lottery ticket picks: Abbr.: NOS.
92. Hose material: NYLON.
93. State in southwest India: GOA.
95. "Home Alone" actress Catherine: O'HARA.
96. Looney Tunes stinker: LE PEW.
97. Question in an identity crisis: WHO AM I.
98. Home mixologist's dream: WET BAR.
100. Leaf manufacturer: NISSAN.
101. Somewhat formal: DRESSY.
102. Cook wear: APRONS.
103. Canadian coin, familiarly: LOONIE.
108. 2008 AL Rookie of the Year Longoria: EVAN.
109. Mother of Artemis: LETO.
110. Bank offering: LOAN.
112. Naan flour: ATTA.
114. Luxuriate (in): BASK.
115. Far from fair: UGLY.
116. "Sounds good": COOL.
117. __-slapper: KNEE.
119. Festive night, often: EVE.
120. Diner check: TAB.
121. Food Network host Garten: INA.
We
finally got an hospital bed with an air mattress last Monday.
Unfortunately things went downhill very fast. Boomer's oxygen level and blood
pressure have been very low. He hardly eats anything and is sleeping most of the time.
The hospice nurse told us on Friday that Boomer might have two weeks left.
Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
C.C.
Good morning!
ReplyDeleteToday's was a weird theme, but d-o managed to complete the puzzle in good time. He's never been one to let the theme get in the way of his puzzle solving enjoyment. Did not know that "Hakuna MATATA" was a song from The Lion King -- only knew it as one of the three tribes in Meerkat Manor Rise Of The Dynasty. Thanx, Katie and C.C.
That's very sad news about Boomer. We'll keep you in our thoughts as you both go through this journey.
This one took 13:32 to finish.
ReplyDeleteI think this use of "past" is used as in "getting past" something. For example, D-O offended me, but I got past it already. (Just an example, D-O didn't offend me.)
Sorry to hear about Boomer's condition.
Praying for improvement.
Hoping for a miracle.
118A went with "abandon one's station wagon" but could not make sense of the perps. In the end the light dawned.
ReplyDeleteVery sad to hear of Boomer's decline. I will be thinking of him, surely, and hoping for peace for both of you.
ReplyDeleteHola!
ReplyDeleteWhat? Only one comment posted? Tryptophan must have conquered everyone!
It's good to see you, d-otto!
This puzzle filled really fast, well, in a slog sort of fast. Sunday puzzles are never fast for me. However, since no foreign phrases or wickedly obscure words appeared, I zipped through it.
As you all know, I love puns and really enjoyed those in the puzzle. AGAINST THE WALL MAP really made me chuckle. I have a large magnetic MAP hanging in the hallway and after visiting any state, a magnet goes on the map. It includes Canada and I've been to a couple of those areas so they are also covered. Mexico, too, but not CABO. In Mexico I've visited Yucatan, Monterey, Mexico City, Mazatlan, Cancun and Guadalajara. (Remember, it's WA- not GUA) Wa-da-la-hara.
To me ADRIEN Brody will always be THE PIANIST.
PALM Springs is only a few hours away so it's a convenient place to meet family members who live in California.
I love L'OREAL face cream!
ARMOIRE is armorio in Spanish.
CSO to Canadian Eh at LOONIE.
Ah. I drove my NISSAN for many, many years. Thirteen if memory serves me.
EARL Grey tea. One of my many birthday gifts was a tower of teas.
I hope you all enjoy a stupendous Sunday!
I, too, am sorry to hear of Boomer's condition and will continue to pray for him. He will be especially remembered at Mass today.
ReplyDeleteOh, my, it's the first Sunday of Advent! Where did the time go?
FIW, missing my wag at Natick MATAdA x LEdO. I blame Boz Scaggs. Six erasures.
ReplyDeleteFoghorn Leghorn would like AM I (70d), I say son WHO AM I (95d).
PINS aren't banking IDs. They are a weak security device.
I like the Catherine OHARA commercial for Kevin Hart. She loses him, and quips "Its a Christmas tradition."
I love Lady Gaga's voice, but I can't name one of her albums.
Thanks to Katie for the fun challenge, even if it was just a bit beyond my capabilities. My favorite was "Leaf manufacturer" for NISSAN. And thanks to CC for the fun review. Sad to hear about your brother's plight. Even sadder to hear Boomer's status. Prayers for both of you.
I have following this blog for several years and have come to enjoy the personal messages as much as the answers to the crosswords.
ReplyDeletePlease know that I am always thinking of you and your family. Let Boomer know his love of crosswords is contagious.
Loving thoughts and prayers to CC and Boomer. My heart goes out to you both.
ReplyDeleteFIR. Lots of unknowns for me which made this puzzle a task for me, but fortunately the perps saved the day again.
ReplyDeletePraying for Boomer and you.
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ReplyDeleteGood morning. Thank you, Katie, and thank you, C.C.
I solved this gem without paying much attention to the theme clues and answers, and never looked at the title. Then when I noticed that one of the theme answers had two distinct phrases, I looked back at the others that were arleady filled. I thought the joining of the phrases was clever.
Catherine O'HARA was fine in the role of the harried mom in Home Alone, but she nailed her role in Schitt's Creek
In re, Andy - I watched some TV news coverage of the protests at the Apple iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, followed by a segment about thousands and thousands of workers in many cities not being allowed to go home from work because of someone testing positive for covid. Anger is rising and protests are growing as more are calling for Xi Jinping to step down.
I just heard that our county has a $40M surplus due to unexpected tax revenues from online purchases. The upcoming year's budget calls for decreasing property taxes, making some infrastructure improvements, some renovations at the county owned nursing home, and giving pay raises to county employees. Sounds like a good plan to me.
C.C., we are saddened. Tell Boomer he is loved.
Before posting a comment, I always check to see that my post hasn't already been shared by someone else, I don't want to be redundant. But after getting to know Boomer and CC over years of enjoying this blog, I feel I must say my thoughts and prayers are with you both during this trying time. I wish I could say something to give you peace and comfort during these final days of Boomer's journey.
ReplyDeleteGood morning all, especially C.C. and Boomer. Andy must feel like he's in jail, being confined to his office and have no idea about when he can go home.
ReplyDeleteTRUTH BE TOLD, and in spite of many unknowns filled by perps, I was WALTZIN' through the puzzle until the SW corner and had to guess the correct spelling of Hakuna MATATA crossing the unknown LETO. MATADA & LEDO looked just as good. I got lucky and FIR---I thought. Then I noticed I spelled LOREIL instead of LOREAL. THEM'S the breaks.
The theme fills were easy to guess after some perps but when was the last time anybody bought a STATION WAGON. The last American label one made was the Ford Flex. But if you think about it every SUV is basically a station wagon.
WHO AM I and a "Queer Guy" clue in the same puzzle? Okay.
BLY, ENOS, CAAN, ART POP, SEAR, T-ZONE, ADRIEN, HERB, EVAN, OHARA- filled by perps
ATTA- learned earlier this week.
We get many visitors to our state and even STATION WAGONS appear occasionally. Some look like they have been through some hard weather and others look pristine. The auto show in January also brings some unusual sights of cars including the above mentioned STATION WAGON.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have insight into what appears to be frequent coordination between puzzle constructors/editors regarding the use of the same unusual words in a particular day's puzzle? For example, Saturday's 38A in the LA Times and 44A in the NYT puzzles, both using the name ELMER. Is there a of group of constructors/editors that coordinates this and perhaps issues a challenge to include a certain word on a certain day? It happens much more frequently than would seem to be attributable to coincidence. Simultaneous use of common crosswordese words is understandable, but words like ELMER...?
ReplyDeleteAnon@10:26 -- I don't think there's any collusion. ELMER happens to be a vowel-rich, puzzle-friendly name. What's that expression? Stuff happens...
ReplyDeleteAfter many years enjoying this blog I am jumping off the wall to offer prayers and angel blesssings for you and Boomer.Thank you for the community and sharing the love of crosswords.
ReplyDeleteCC.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and Boomer. Sending you both love and angels to ease your paths.
Be real gentle with yourself. You are loved.
So sorry to hear about Boomer. Although I don't post here frequently, know I'm thinking of you both.
ReplyDeleteI really liked figuring out the long clues--they were very clever. Although I still don't get the title clue. Does it imply expand the phrase?
Re. Wall Map - lots of folks put them on the back of doors, so I always thought the Matchbox Twenty song 3AM was MAP instead of MAT in this line-> "She thinks that happiness is the mat that sits on her doorway" My mind is full of lyrics from songs I've heard that I'm sure are way wrong.
Had much fun with the theme. Several unknowns but we soon got acquainted. At first I was puzzled by a word beginning with TZ, they worked out T ZONE.
ReplyDeleteI stuck with HiP until the bitter end because I always think of HEP as “square” and HIP as “with it”, at least in Jazz parlance.
It saddens me to read what Boomer and CC are going through. They remain in my thoughts.
Musings
ReplyDelete- The fun of this puzzle by Patti’s assistant editor was tempered by the news about Boomer.
- Nepotism - TORI Spelling : 90210 :: Sofia Coppola : Godfather III
- I’ve seen people WALTZ IN at the end to take credit for hard work done by others
- C.C. - I remember your fondness for Carly RAE when her song was a national trend
- SNATCH defeat from the jaws of victory - Husker FB went 5 – 21 in one-score games in the woeful Scot Frost era before they fired him
- Poirot- “Mon Dieu! It is that in this country you treat the affairs gastronomic with a criminal indifference.”
- Years ago, I would have to wait a week to see if ENOS was correct
- The WWE puts on spectacular athletic soap operas
- Some PR peeps have to be ABLE to TRY to TOUT and HYPE some very bad to mediocre to bad clients
- My daughter owns an electric LEAF but only for intown driving
- ATTA – Patti is determined to drive this into our head. Recently we saw chakki which is an ancient device for making ATTA
CC, I feel for Boomer, but hope he is somewhat peaceful now. I feel even more for you, afterward. Your friends on this blog and elsewhere will be supporting you, I know. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYou're right CC I did not know about the TZone. Very interesting to hear about your brother but so sorry to hear about being trapped at your workplace. Fun puzzle "Let It Go" meaning I'm over it or I'm done with it, etc. I guess I'm not above the station wagon because I still drive one because they drive like a sedan and I can still carry stuff. I pray for Boomer's peace and comfort. I am so sorry to hear about his suffering. Life can be so unfair. He will be sorely missed. GC
ReplyDeleteFIR. Thank you, Katie, and thank you, C.C.! Hand up for expecting "it" to be removed because of the "Let it go" title but enjoyed the phrase mash-ups even more.
ReplyDeleteFAVs: Grimm girl, Leaf manufacturer, and Diamond corner. AGAINST THE WALL MAP was my fav themer.
We learned from H-Gary's link yesterday that 72A was an ad lib.
59D. BASICS came to me right away after blogging Tuesday's "nuts and bolts" puzzle.
Yes, continuing to keep you and Boomer in my thoughts and prayers.
I enjoyed the puzzle very much. The themers were clever, and the other clues seemed to be in my wheelhouse for an easy, and unusually so, workout.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katie. Thank you C.C. For your fun tour. Under the circumstances, I don’t know you continue to do these for us, but your courage is inspirational . Jack and I send love and peace to you and Boomer as you go through this last journey together.
Thank you Katie for a fun FIR with lots of sparkly fill. The best compliment I can give you is that, with THREE Shakespeare clues, a mythology reference, and a Verdi opera, I fully expected to see Jeffrey Wechler's name at the top when I opened the web page. I loved the punny theme, sussed it right away, and the rest of the themers practically filled themselves.
ReplyDeleteThank you C.C. for the review, but must especially for your courage and devotion to your, and our, beloved Boomer. You are a rock, but not just a rock, a gem. Please tell Boomer that God loves him and we love him, and ask him to pray for all of us when he gets to heaven.
Just a few favs:
107A OTHELLO. Not just Shakespeare, but also VERDI: his next to last opera OTELLO is widely regarded as his masterpiece. His last opera was FALSTAFF, his ONLY comedy, yet one of the greatest in that operatic genre.
112D ATTA. The most rapid ramp up on record to crosswordese status.
121D INA. A close second.
24D TZONE. Never 'eard of it.
80D MARJORAM. I think it's a variety of OREGANO, or at least a close relative.
109D LETO. I'll give you one guess as to who the father was.
Cheers ant tears,
Bill
C.C. your news about Boomer is heartbreaking this morning. I pray for you both every day and have been praying that he will make it to the end of January at the very least. And I prayed yesterday that Boomer would be doing the blog commentary again on Monday. So this is just such sad news, and my heart goes out especially to you and your incredible strength and courage in giving him such loving support, and including all of us emotionally into your family. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDelightful Sunday puzzle, many thanks, Katie, for giving us this treat. And, of course, thank you, C.C. for your always helpful commentary.
ReplyDeleteWell, if anyone is not feeling great today, it may be best not to get UPSET but to CALM yourself, go to your LAIR and settle down on the SOFA and try to HEAL yourself. You might have some EGGS for breakfast, along with some ICE tea, and turn on your HI-FI to listen to some music from AIDA, or turn on the TV and see if you can maybe watch OTHELLO or a movie with ILSA in it. By then you might be ready for a BED TIME STORY, even if it's only afternoon.
Have a delightful Sunday, everyone.
The grace and love of this community for Boomer (and C.C.) brings tears to my eyes. May I add my prayers for a peaceful passing for Boomer and angelic consolation for C.C.? He will be sorely missed, I’m sure. Now in terms of the puzzle, I looked in vain for some theme beyond the obvious but didn’t find one. Anyway, FIR, so I’m happy (though this is tempered with sadness for Boomer and C.C.’s situation.)
ReplyDeletePraying for peace and comfort for Boomer & CC at this most difficult time.
ReplyDeleteDear C.C., I'm praying for relief from pain for Boomer and you. Such a sad, trying time for you both. I hope you have enough help to make it through this. We do love you both.
ReplyDeleteI saw the China protests and thought of you and your brother Andy, hoping that he stays safe. People value freedom everywhere.
I liked this puzzle.
ReplyDeleteApparently, as far as the car insurance companies are concerned, the Suburu Outback is a STATION WAGON. As a result, the insurance for it is cheaper than it would be if it were categorized as an SUV.
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all! Thank you, Katie, for an amusing theme and fun puzzle. Spent the same amount of time of this Sunday puzzle as I did on Saturday's. Great expo, C.C., thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw "Roger that", I immediately typed "ten four" which is what a CBer or a pilot would say. We used Citizen Band radios for years in the house, machinery, and vehicles. My husband & son were pilots. Nobody would say GOTCHA over the air. Just wrong!
ReplyDeleteMuch love and prayers, Boomer and C.C. What Subgenius said about this community.
Sending prayers for CC as you ease Boomer's transition with loving care. Hope you have sufficient help to support your health at this time.
ReplyDeleteSunday Lurk say...
ReplyDeleteBack safe and sound from SFO. What fun visiting DW's Aunt & Cousin (and his SO)! Oh, and the food!
Eldest was back in VA b/f we took to air this morning (7:30a PST), so all is back to normal (for at least 2 weeks - then DW heads to Morocco(?!?) for work b/f the mad-dash towards Christmas).
Cool theme, Katie. I couldn't find the LA Times puzzle at the airport (had to fly out of San Jose) so I did the NYT. I think I got it all right (w/ a few ink-overs).
C.C. - I'm so sorry to read of Boomer's health. You will soon need our prayers more than he. Loving thoughts to you both. And extra "safety love" to your brother, Andy.
BTW, C.C., LOL Lao means old. I thought it meant "Mr.".
At the lab I worked at in college, Billy called Mr. Di "Lao Di." I thought he (Billy) was being respectful, so I started calling him Lao Di too. ;-)
//Mr. Di was PhD candidate for Chemistry and ran the night-shift at the commercial environmental-waste lab across the street from Tech. We mostly tested wastewater & dirt from oil-wells for hydrocarbon contaminates... Welcome to the awl patch, as D-O would say :-)
T-Zone: As an American mutt w/ predominantly Italian genes, I learned of T-Zones from the dermatologist when fighting acne against my naturally oily skin. I was a very spotty teen ;-)
//on the plus: all those oils still keep my hair, 52 yrs on, thick & dark, so I've got that going for me. :-)
HG - OMG. I never really thought about it but, YES!, WWE (et.al.) is a soap-opera for dudes. Makes total sense why some of my male-buddies loved (and knew all the stories of) fake-wrestling as much as my female-buddies loved Santa Barbara and other afternoon soaps on their VCRs.
Misty - I enjoyed your Bed Time Story, even if it's only afternoon 'cuz it's time for a little nap b/f calling Pop.
Cheers, -T
Thank you for the kind comment, AnonT. And I'm so glad you're home safely after a wonderful Thanksgiving trip and visit with family! Have a good week ahead.
ReplyDelete-T, as far as I can remember, the only pro wrestling fan in my family was my grandmother. Appointment TV for her before the term was coined. I also spent some time with a lovely young lady one year, instead of going to the Kentucky Derby. She was gay, and thought that being a pro wrestler was a job she was meant to take. She went to a tryout, and was taught the falls and other fakery. She also told me that even with all the stagecraft, she could hardly move for a week after her tryout, and decided that she would decline any offer. (The offer never came.)
ReplyDeleteC.C.- sending love and prayers to you and Boomer at this hard time.
ReplyDeleteThis supportive community that you have created stands behind you, and wishes you strength and courage.
We are also thinking of your brother Andy and his situation, as this is an added stress for you.
Wrestling?! My maternal grandmother was a devotee of wrestling! She watched faithfully every Friday night. Picture her70+self watching, punching the air and yelling verbal directions to the wrestlers! She was completely transformed while watching those matches.
ReplyDeleteQuick late post to thank Katie and C.C.
ReplyDeleteI required a couple of red letter helps, but otherwise found this a good Sunday solve.
Hand up for thinking the title meant we were going to remove IT from a quotation. But it was Let it Go as in the song from Frozen (shall I link it for anyone who doesn’t know it LOL).
No Elm today, but I knew ATTA. Third time is a charm. Patti must be laughing at us.
I’ll take my CSO with LOONIE. I waited for perp to decide it wasn’t the more valuable Toonie.
More Canadian content with Carly RAE Jepson and Catherine O’HARA.
Wishing you all a good night.
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, i was a semi-passionate fan of WWE. The whole show was so "over-the-top" that it was fun ... for a while.
ReplyDeleteThe very hard part of Boomer and Zhonquin's journey is the tension between what we hope, and the powerlessness we have. Prayer is the only weapon in our control, so even if you think it's all hooey, say "Lord, have mercy on Boomer and CC."
After reading this blog and struggling with the puzzle (way too many pop-culture references for me) I realize this Thanksgiving was a total disaster for me. First, all my family was down with the flu. Then I fell to sleep and didn't hear the oven alarm. The Turkey burned and the smoke alarm brought the fire trucks. Then my pecan pie burned to a crisp. Next my dog got sick eating burnt turkey. I'm looking for a cave to hide in!!!
ReplyDelete@12:10a - Your post sounds like a Country (and Western!) song in the making.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your Thanksgiving was less than ideal. The firemen were (at least) cute / hunky? No?
//Always look on the Bright Side of Life [Python]
Michael - Thank you. That is the best prayer / life affirming grace anyone (well, me anyway) could think of. God Speed to our Corner Hosts. //ibid Python.
Lucina - living in Houston and visiting dives (great food!), I've learned about the Mexican tradition of mask'd wrestling - a telenovela indeed. //posters hang in the men's room
Anyone (Looking at you C, Eh!) who wants to take out the IT from Katie's grid and/or modern society...
//There's an Information Technology joke there somewhere but I'm too tired to see it. I'll blame jet-lag.
Cheers, -T
Amen to Michael’s comment. Praying for CC and Boomer.
ReplyDeleteCould someone tell me who C.C. and Boomer are ? I just found this site while looking to find the 2 missed squares I had.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, gentle site. No braggers, no bullies, just a lot of nice things said while discussing a puzzle. I enjoyed this site almost as much as solving the grid.