tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post369034808412744975..comments2024-03-28T02:28:44.292-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Paul CoulterZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61987894911137995162021-01-13T02:14:27.015-06:002021-01-13T02:14:27.015-06:00
No Politics.<br /><br />No Politics.TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91930541522667438802021-01-13T00:24:07.953-06:002021-01-13T00:24:07.953-06:00AnonT:
Yes, I'm glad you are going to study fo...AnonT:<br />Yes, I'm glad you are going to study for your physical test! I expect you'll ace it.<br /><br />EVENSONG is actually called Vespers. I haven't expanded on it before but all that praying is actually a collection of psalms called Matins, Lauds Vespers, Compline and Prime. Originally of course they were chanted in Latin and if anyone is interested recordings by the Trappist monks and others are available and provide beautiful listening. Hmmm. I had not thought of it but they might be available on You Tube. Many chapels/churches were designed with good acoustics because of that daily ritual.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58119789163119105242021-01-12T22:26:00.633-06:002021-01-12T22:26:00.633-06:00Hi All!
Wasn't sure I was going to pull this ...Hi All!<br /><br />Wasn't sure I was going to pull this one out: 46a - LE-- and 50a --NA with no idea what an AER--ROME would be. Once KITE went in wagging the O for AERO made sense and, since we already had ETNA, went with a D. Not quite a hole-in one but I'll take it.<br /><br />Thanks Paul for the puzzle; cute theme. Thanks for stopping by the corner.<br /><br />Great Expo Hahtoolah - the last comic was so funny I shared with DW.<br /><br />WO: BEDdings -> BED LINEN (Hi RayO & C, EH!)<br />ESPs: [see intro], URU, CITY as clued.<br /><b>Fav</b>: <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SDuSRKt8Vk" rel="nofollow">IT'S IN [the hole]</a></b>.<br /><br />{A, B+}<br />It was going to be RAY-O, OKL, or C.Moe that was going to do a HABIT pun :-)<br />No backstory but I like the anagram OMK.<br /><br />Welcome back Old Okie. Sorry to hear about your health issues. Stay strong.<br /><br />You too WindyBird. Glad to know you're better.<br /><br />D-O: we were on the same wrong page with TWIN-SET.<br /><br />C, Eh! - So how does it come out that things aren't dominated by two parties? Ranked voting? //note: Google later.<br /><br />Thanks for clearing up EVENSONG Lucina. I knew Monster.com (used it for recruiting before) but I've never heard of WORK Search, Job search, sure but not the former.<br /><br />We took Youngest for a Covid test this morning - she may have been exposed at dance pictures Saturday morning and she slept all day yesterday. That pushed my scheduled physical at least two weeks (gives me time to study :-))<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59764700052390177902021-01-12T21:47:02.026-06:002021-01-12T21:47:02.026-06:00Lemonade ~
I'm lost too, apparently along wit...<b>Lemonade</b> ~ <br />I'm lost too, apparently along with <b>Wilbur</b>. <br />Why are you asking why all those words don't rhyme--when they in fact do, all except GREAT.<br />I hope there's a riddle in there.<br />~ <b>OMK</b>Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27798689126471539822021-01-12T21:36:06.080-06:002021-01-12T21:36:06.080-06:00I know they do not rhyme, but why not? EAT-TREAT-S...I know they do not rhyme, but why not? EAT-TREAT-SEAT-BEAT-HEAT GREAT?Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85376265455893775642021-01-12T20:48:16.899-06:002021-01-12T20:48:16.899-06:00I wonder why it said I was unknown. I know my acco...I wonder why it said I was unknown. I know my account is in there. I’m JD. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768089518318687756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1430764134714480332021-01-12T20:45:52.481-06:002021-01-12T20:45:52.481-06:00Paul, how nice that you dropped by. Enjoyed your p...Paul, how nice that you dropped by. Enjoyed your puzzle, but DNF due to nabe crossing IBO. <br /><br />Hatoolah, it is always a treat to read and see your review. It must take you hours , so I continue to thank you. I should hang a giant placard around my neck to tell me to SLOW DOWN. The only thing that I do slowly is the puzzle, so that is one reason why I rarely write.<br /><br />Evensong😇...I heard vespers sung every evening by the Dominican nuns who I was privileged to have as my teachers in h.s.<br /><br />Wendybird, happy to hear that you and Paul are recovering. I agree with your thoughts about Ken Jennings first night on Jeopardy. His pace was a tad faster, but he spent a little more time with the contestants. I just finished Alex Trebek’s memoir. There was so much we did not know about this decent humanitarian.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768089518318687756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11362012902633261662021-01-12T20:08:33.417-06:002021-01-12T20:08:33.417-06:00NaomiZ,
I intended to respond earlier, but got di...<br />NaomiZ,<br /><br />I intended to respond earlier, but got distracted.<br /><br />A couple of years ago, someone else asked about Joyce. C.C. provided a copy of of Rich's response from when she asked him back in 2010:<br /><br /><br />"Joyce was LA Times puzzle editor long before I arrived. I began working with her 10 years ago, at which time we shared editing responsibilities. She's now retired, though we do talk regularly about the puzzles. I do all the editing, and she's among the professionals who check my work. Her name remains on the byline in recognition of her years of service to the LAT Crossword."TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43543382328986661932021-01-12T20:04:22.748-06:002021-01-12T20:04:22.748-06:00desper-otto -- Yes, I was able to follow the link:...desper-otto -- Yes, I was able to follow the link:<br /><br />https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/si1YgIGcVBMfAgCaVP6NvI2zZZQBLRcU-urz2mLfapEMyS3sMI4PA9nR8-1oYQ9GTPERHIlZEfetX2-kYWE39MthUJvj0h3B8IIemfkw6UwVE9w2qbgFCoIy<br /><br />Sorry for the delay. I just got back on the computer. Been out looking for printer cartridges. Found enough to get me by for awhile. With all these peeps working from home, they are hard to come by. Had to get the color cartridges at Best Buy, and the black ones at Sam's.LEO IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109264341518680358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26221737378658991722021-01-12T19:32:46.594-06:002021-01-12T19:32:46.594-06:00Once again Paul delivers entertainment and comes b...Once again Paul delivers entertainment and comes by to discuss the puzzle with us. Awesome, the puzzle was a treat and your visits are great. Now explain to me why <b>TREAT </b> and <b> GREAT </b> do not rhyme and I will be a happy camper. <br /><br />Oo and I joined the Pfizer brigade and received our initial stick today - no side effects.<br /><br />Time for some new grandkids pics, Paul...Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32923331493903863912021-01-12T18:12:09.497-06:002021-01-12T18:12:09.497-06:00I liked this puzzle. Last cell to fill was the U c...I liked this puzzle. Last cell to fill was the U crossing URU and REUSE.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39368704782691083722021-01-12T15:22:34.477-06:002021-01-12T15:22:34.477-06:00
A nice Wednesday grid from PC.
But I must agree,...<br />A nice Wednesday grid from PC.<br /><br />But I must agree, I’ve never heard anyone say “NABE” at any time for any reason. <br /><br />Whoever does the checking for “illegal” posts ought to take a look at the last 2 from yesterday. Really. <br /><br />Stay safe. AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15067561387500855612021-01-12T15:20:30.323-06:002021-01-12T15:20:30.323-06:00Paul, this was an excellent puzzle. Actors' na...Paul, this was an excellent puzzle. Actors' names are my Kryptonite: I had Jared LEnO instead of LETO, and put a big question mark next to "Sky box" KInE. FIW! Thanks, Hahtoolah, for figuring it all out and explaining. I know Rich fine tunes the clues. What is Joyce's role? I suspect it is crucial but unsung. NaomiZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024038841021678864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82181146671064422892021-01-12T14:24:04.247-06:002021-01-12T14:24:04.247-06:00LEO III, were you able to see Husker's "H...LEO III, were you able to see Husker's "House Party" link? All I get is Error 403<br /><br />WendyBird, good to hear that you and Jack got only a "light hit." I got my first jab this morning; 2nd scheduled in 3-1/2 weeks. desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79041707507421692842021-01-12T14:22:50.728-06:002021-01-12T14:22:50.728-06:00Puzzling thoughts:
Thanks Paul and Susan. Quite e...Puzzling thoughts:<br /><br />Thanks Paul and Susan. Quite enjoyable puzzle and recap!<br /><br />I had TEA PARTY/TEA DANCE and BEDDINGS/BED LINEN. I never figured out the reveal until it smacked me in head when I finished the puzzle <br /><br />From the archives:<br /><br />Woman quit smoking<br />Before becoming a Nun.<br />You could say she gave up one<br />HABIT, for another ... <br />Chairman Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51428052056085067702021-01-12T12:43:37.477-06:002021-01-12T12:43:37.477-06:00Glad everyone enjoyed the puzzle. Thanks to Rich,...Glad everyone enjoyed the puzzle. Thanks to Rich, I'm back twice more this month.<br /><br />oc4beach - yes, still trying, but the odds for any particular applicant to get a Jeopardy spot are slim. I watched Ken Jennings last night, too, and I agree with WendyBird he did an excellent job.Paul Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01234149998274865753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38563310234066437272021-01-12T12:39:40.855-06:002021-01-12T12:39:40.855-06:00Very nice Tuesday puzzle. Thanks Paul, and thanks...Very nice Tuesday puzzle. Thanks Paul, and thanks for stopping by the Corner. Very nice expo, Hahtoolah.<br /><br />FIR, in pretty good time for me. Even remembered to look for the theme. As with others, my potential hangup was URU/REUSE. I had originally entered URG (the only abbreviation for Uruguay I’ve ever seen), but I knew REGSE couldn’t be correct, so I left it until everything else was finished. Finally understood the meaning on the clue in 33D, so REUSE became obvious.<br /><br />Yes, HG, I have enough miles on the tires.<br /><br />And the other golfer’s cry is, “This is going to cost me at the 19th hole!”<br /><br /><a href="https://collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu/hole-in-one-traditions/" rel="nofollow">Hole-in-One Traditions</a>LEO IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109264341518680358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4450221429313547602021-01-12T12:35:55.860-06:002021-01-12T12:35:55.860-06:00An enjoyable Paul Coulter puzzle today and Susan&#...<br />An enjoyable Paul Coulter puzzle today and Susan's romp through the grid 'splained the things I didn't know, like the theme. Plus her cartoons were fun.<br /><br />Only real hangup was Uruguay. Had the UR_ but wasn't sure of the rest of the abbreviation. <br /><br />Today is National Glazed Doughnut day. Maybe we should all go out to get some.<br /><br />Paul, are you still trying to become a Jeopardy contestant? I hope so. We'll see how Ken Jennings, Katie Couric and the others make out as guest hosts. <br /><br />Have a great day everyone, and please wear your masks.<br /><br />oc4beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06568497002517859531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5441684932477069102021-01-12T12:22:21.707-06:002021-01-12T12:22:21.707-06:00Good puzzle , as Paul’s always are.
I thought K...Good puzzle , as Paul’s always are. <br /><br />I thought Ken Jennings did a great job on Jeopardy last night. Of course, Alex is irreplaceable, but Ken struck the right note of revering Alex while managing the pace and tone of the game with humor and empathy.<br /><br />Jack and I are recovering from Covid. We got a fairly light “hit”, thanks to getting an infusion of monoclonal antibodies. We feel very lucky!<br /><br />Stay safe, everyone.Wendybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680784385470001268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13063920265244621472021-01-12T12:22:11.878-06:002021-01-12T12:22:11.878-06:00Good puzzle , as Paul’s always are.
I thought K...Good puzzle , as Paul’s always are. <br /><br />I thought Ken Jennings did a great job on Jeopardy last night. Of course, Alex is irreplaceable, but Ken struck the right note of revering Alex while managing the pace and tone of the game with humor and empathy.<br /><br />Jack and I are recovering from Covid. We got a fairly light “hit”, thanks to getting an infusion of monoclonal antibodies. We feel very lucky!<br /><br />Stay safe, everyone.Wendybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680784385470001268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10612018947435351532021-01-12T12:04:37.546-06:002021-01-12T12:04:37.546-06:00Delightful Tuesday puzzle, Paul--many thanks. And ...Delightful Tuesday puzzle, Paul--many thanks. And thank you too for stopping by, and for your thoughtful comment. Hahtoolah, your pictures are just a treat, and, like Irish Miss, I too found the Yorkie in high heels my favorite. <br /><br />Many fun moments in this puzzle, like TRALA and YOHOHO. Cute to see OTHER on top of ANYONE. <br /><br />Enjoyed your poems, Owen.<br /><br />Thank you for the mention, Shankers. <br /><br />Welcome back, Old Okie, and hope you'll have a healthier and better year coming up.<br /><br />Have a good week, everybody.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31667501050729304382021-01-12T11:30:46.975-06:002021-01-12T11:30:46.975-06:00This is the first puzzle I have worked in about fo...This is the first puzzle I have worked in about four months, Turning 80 has got me, been in the hospital 4 times in the last few months, Hope 2021 is better than last year,<br />It was an interesting puzzle, got through it without much trouble, and I was proud I finished it.Old Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546961093911305772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62115862053111097382021-01-12T11:28:11.833-06:002021-01-12T11:28:11.833-06:00Canada Eh
Never understood the concept of the Can...Canada Eh<br /><br />Never understood the concept of the Canadian <i> Queen's Privy Council</i> <br /><br />Why an advisory board in or for an outhouse?<br /><br />But seriously <br /><br />It's obviously difficult for you to fully explain your political system in such a small space. Amazing that the Ontario border is less than a 5 hour drive away but as in so many other cases Americans (me) have such scant knowledge of mechanics of other political systems.<br /><br />🍁Ray - O - Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04864005198472595370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54850539252459267752021-01-12T11:18:05.518-06:002021-01-12T11:18:05.518-06:00Thanks Paul for a quick, easy, and clever Tuesday ...Thanks Paul for a quick, easy, and clever Tuesday treat. Hahtoolah, Loved the pictures, specially the lighted Superdome.<br /><br />I remember TEA DANCES from my long ago youth. They were usually held in the Audubon Tea Room, of course. I don’t remember any tea, however<br /><br />I wanted Norwegian for NORSE too. <br /><br />Owen, A+, A.<br /><br /><br />SwampCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893584705424353444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64062951724903820542021-01-12T11:01:20.923-06:002021-01-12T11:01:20.923-06:00Hola!
Thank you, Paul Coulter, for the PARTY toda...Hola!<br /><br />Thank you, Paul Coulter, for the PARTY today! Looking at your name just reminded me that I once lived on Colter Street. Oh, how the mind wanders.<br /><br />EVENSONG is one word, IM, and certainly stirs up memories of chanting it every day wearing a HABIT.<br /><br />Does ANYONE really say NABE? <br /><br />I have no idea what Monster.com is so so WORDSEARCH looked acceptable even if ANDLES didn't. I thought it might be an obscure word Paul used to confound us.<br /><br />Susan, thank you for posting a picture of EDNA Ferber; I had never before seen her. In fact, thank you for all your amusing illustrations!<br /><br />One of my favorite novels is The KITE Runner which takes place in Afghanistan.<br /><br />A friend and I happened to be in ATHENS just before the 2004 Olympics and construction was running behind on the required venues but caused numerous traffic jams and Greek people are not known for their patience!<br /><br />Actually folding a fitted sheet is an acquired skill and requires patience but few if any are now made of LINEN.<br /><br />It's hard to forget the havoc caused by ENRON especially since many states invested money from retirement accounts which was of course subsequently lost. One of our former governors had the same idea to "borrow" money from those retirement accounts but luckily the board of directors nixed it.<br /><br />I can never remember the names of all those MOONs so was in the dark about Phobos until NABE emerged but DNF because I had LPO instead of LBO which I should know as it's been in so many CWDS.<br /><br />Thank you again, Hatoolah and Paul!<br /><br />Enjoy your day, everyone!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.com