tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4176464152651313849..comments2024-03-28T14:31:25.599-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday April 28, 2010 Dan NaddorZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3948289667679733112010-04-29T04:15:41.537-05:002010-04-29T04:15:41.537-05:00Good evening C.C., Argyle, Al and kind folk,
A n...Good evening C.C., Argyle, Al and kind folk,<br /><br />A new day, a new puzzle and a new opportunity to pay homage to Dan once again!!! Right kiddies?<br /><br />It was a good puzzle, I liked the fill, too. I will admit, the only clue name I recognized was Benedict Arnold! The rest were clued in by perps.<br /><br />One thought and I'm out...AZ is developing a quasi-Nazi regime. Don't leave home without 'em and I'm not talking about Carl Malden and the Mastercard, either...your green cards or other documents showing permission granted to walk on our hallowed grounds. No papees; no stayees. So, if you have brown skin, that's the ticket. Not well dressed, that makes you more interesting...and if you don't speak much English...just put your hands behind your back and let them cuff you, you don't have a leg to stand on. If you are anywhere, if the police are suspicious of you and your brown skin, they can stop you and ask to see your papers. Mexican-American citizens of AZ are subject to the same scrutiny as the Jews were under. It being difficult for the police to tell illegal brown skin from legal brown skin. Everybody is fair game.<br />Hispanics, in AZ today, illegal or not, are the new Nazi/Jew regime of the world war II era. How long will it be before the Mexican Americans have to wear a patch on themselves in way of classification...blue star has been done before...I think a bright red/orange chili pepper would be good!<br /><br />If I have offended anyone please be informed of the fact that this is written after taking an Ambien...so PDQMOT...K? (Blame it on the meds...)<br /><br />I AM OUT!!!<br /><br />...PROBABLY BLOWING IN THE BREEZE. MY MOST HUMBLE APOLOGIES TO ANYONE I HAVE PISSED OFF, FROM JOHN MCCAIN, SHERIFF JOE ARPAIO ALL THE WAY TO THE LA TIMES CROSSWORD CORNER. (Apologize for offending, not for what I feel and believe.)Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35303187185418723872010-04-29T00:34:59.483-05:002010-04-29T00:34:59.483-05:00Jeannie, I just had to comment on your Mom having ...Jeannie, I just had to comment on your Mom having to go back to the hospital. It does sound like she is going to be fine. She, and you are in my thoughts.<br /><br />I know that you are really looking forward to your visit with her. <br /><br />"Hey" JD. I put in the same word for sky. I was fooled again. <br /><br />Dodo, we didn't have quite such heavy rain, but one downpour today lasted a long time and things got so dark that I couldn't believe it was three in the afternoon. I'm ready for it to warm up again. It has been 52 degrees in my backyard all day and very windy.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64694096201836070232010-04-28T23:50:35.539-05:002010-04-28T23:50:35.539-05:00It's very late but I want to respond to Dodo o...It's very late but I want to respond to Dodo on how I feel about the law. I haven't yet been able to define my feelings. Of course, I believe people should be here legally only and there should be a program in place to allow them to work here with permits if they so desire.<br /><br />But our federal government has neglected to set laws and policies regarding illegal immigration. Since 1965 when the "bracero" program ended, nothing has replaced it.<br /><br />That neglect has led to this extreme law and other similar ones now on our books in Arizona; yes it has 90 days before it takes effect; and yes lawsuits are being filed to challenge it. We don't yet know what the ultimate result will be.<br /><br />In the meantime the racial rhetoric is spinning out of control, hatred is rampant, prejudice is rearing its ugly head. I hate what this is doing to our state and to our citizens.<br /><br />I don't like the law and I don't like what has led us down this path. It is time for Congress to stand up to its responsibilities.<br /><br />Good night All.<br /><br />Jeannie, I don't believe that one colorful word will destroy our moral character. I'm so sorry your mother has yet another ailment, but it does sound hopeful and you shall soon be in her companyLucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6381834000957470402010-04-28T23:43:33.528-05:002010-04-28T23:43:33.528-05:00Is hiding behind Anonymous acceptable for such a j...Is hiding behind Anonymous acceptable for such a judgemental opinion?<br /><br />You question the degradation of morality, invoke that it does not bode well for "civilized culture" yet you aren't brave enough to show your face.<br /><br />'nough said.Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54199690943923215522010-04-28T23:17:39.351-05:002010-04-28T23:17:39.351-05:00Anon asked: So the use of vulgar terms is now acce...Anon asked: So the use of vulgar terms is now acceptable in any context?<br /><br />No, not in any context. But among friends in relative privacy, OK I think. I do hear young people using much more vulgar language in public very casually these days. It does bother me too.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61958623175787887882010-04-28T23:12:29.942-05:002010-04-28T23:12:29.942-05:00So the use of vulgar terms is now acceptable in an...So the use of vulgar terms is now acceptable in any context?<br /><br />This degradation of morality does not bode well for the civilized culture that used to define us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18552266025041266622010-04-28T23:00:16.154-05:002010-04-28T23:00:16.154-05:00Anon 10:48 - Because she was upset, that's why...Anon 10:48 - Because she was upset, that's why. <br /><br />Now one for you. Why not get an identity rather than hide behind Anon?<br /><br />Is there any more dramatic show on television than "24"? It gets too violent at times but it sure does hold my attention. Where is "Friday Night Lights" BTW?<br /><br />Windy here today. Sand gets blown onto the bike path. Makes it tough. <br /><br />Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies...like a banana.<br /><br />Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog...it's too dark to read. (Groucho.)Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68208824628277679662010-04-28T23:00:01.117-05:002010-04-28T23:00:01.117-05:00Ev'n'in, all. Oh, Jeannie, how too bad you...Ev'n'in, all. Oh, Jeannie, how too bad your mom had difficulties after she was doing so well. Things should be all right from now on, I hope. Sounds like Thelma is a real trouper!<br /><br />Fermatprime, I'm rereading in order some of the Elizabeth Georges and finding them just as fresh as bafore. She really puts together great stories, doesn't she? I missed some of them along the way, so it's nice to be able to get them all insequence. Haven't read Ruth Rendell for a while but I do like her books, too. Not as fond of P.D. James; somehow I can't be comfortable with Dalgliesh, especially since the t.v. series. He's such a stuffed shirt! But her plots are good and once I'm into them I can't put them down. Martha Grimes is pretty good but I have to take her a little at a time; some of her characters are pretty precious!<br /><br />Lucina, I don't envy you and have been wondering how you felt about the new 'law'. Apparently the police aren't too happy with it, either and I don't blame them! I saw an interview with the sheriff (I think he was) of Pima county and he's not a happy camper. I think they'll probably find it is unconstitutional.<br /><br />CA, have you been having all these short, very heavy showers? We had one yesterday that was like a monsoon! Lasted about five minutes, fortunately. BTW, I loved your two little poems.<br /><br />Jazzbumpa, you do have a way with words! And they're so right!<br /><br />I liked today's puzzle. Had to look up Louie Peterson and I still don't know who he is. I had put in Louis, because I knew what the food was but because of the wrong spelling I had a bad time with the N.H. college town. Did anybody else google that list of them? It's kind of unbelievable that such a tiny state can have so many colleges!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1922061275696403212010-04-28T22:48:22.883-05:002010-04-28T22:48:22.883-05:00Jeannie-
How do you define your use of 'shit&...Jeannie-<br /><br />How do you define your use of 'shit'?<br /><br />Why use a vulgar term for a casual statement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5009129999098736282010-04-28T22:45:08.514-05:002010-04-28T22:45:08.514-05:00So, I apparently stirred up a bees nest today, sor...So, I apparently stirred up a bees nest today, sorry, didn't really mean to.<br /><br />I may have mentioned that one of my favorite authors is Terry Pratchett. One of his most philosophic recurring characters is "Death", the grim reaper, who has had a lot of time to observe the human condition and thus to come to some interesting conclusions. Below is a scene from Hogfather (a not very veiled reference to Santa Claus).<br /><br />TP's "Death" character observes that it is necessary to believe in all the childhood fantasies we perpetuate on our children because it prepares us to believe in ... well I'll let him tell it:<br /><br /><b>Death:</b> Humans need fantasy to *be* human. To be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape.<br /><b>Susan:</b> With tooth fairies? Hogfathers?<br /><b>Death:</b> Yes. As practice, you have to start out learning to believe the little lies.<br /><b>Susan:</b> So we can believe the big ones?<br /><b>Death:</b> Yes. Justice, mercy, duty. That sort of thing.<br /><b>Susan:</b> They're not the same at all.<br /><b>Death:</b> You think so? Then take the universe and grind it down to the finest powder, and sieve it through the finest sieve, and then show me one atom of justice, one molecule of mercy. And yet, you try to act as if there is some ideal order in the world. As if there is some, some rightness in the universe, by which it may be judged.<br /><b>Susan:</b> But people have got to believe that, or what's the point?<br /><b>Death:</b> You need to believe in things that aren't true. How else can they become?<br /><br />So, we make our own "rightness" in the world, by believing there <b>is</b> such a thing, and mostly we do well enough that we haven't completely snuffed ourselves out, at least not yet. But by not believing in justice, or (as JZB said) fiduciary responsibility, there really is nothing to make it be so. Humans must hold each other accountable or there will be no humanity. Of course, I don't know this for certain, but it seems to me that we all are losing the childhood magic too early these days, or else never really had it in the first place.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645254428860855980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22156251245910407782010-04-28T22:43:12.993-05:002010-04-28T22:43:12.993-05:00Jeannie,
So sorry to hear about your mother's...Jeannie, <br />So sorry to hear about your mother's setback. It sounds as if things are getting better though, so hopefully your visit will be at a time when she's feeling better able to appreciate your culinary gifts, and enjoy the scrumptious productions you serve up.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59938297972013342512010-04-28T22:16:21.914-05:002010-04-28T22:16:21.914-05:00Awwww, Jeannie! I'm so sorry for your mother&...Awwww, Jeannie! I'm so sorry for your mother's set-back. Thank goodness she's doing so well and will be back home again so soon. <br /><br />You must be beside yourself with frustration at not being there! It's so nice that your sister keeps you so well informed. Families will often keep information from out-of-town family members, to not worry or stress them. Usually, the consideration is NOT appreciated!<br /><br />You and your mother remain in my thoughts.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54324487300658761262010-04-28T22:09:55.634-05:002010-04-28T22:09:55.634-05:00WM, good to hear from you. I feel special to know...WM, good to hear from you. I feel special to know "Jeannie's Daisies" inspired you to paint again. You have such talent. I will attempt a pic off my phone this to show you how my/your painting is "hung just right". Now if everything else was....Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65633808005689148682010-04-28T22:00:38.447-05:002010-04-28T22:00:38.447-05:00My mom ended up suffering from a hemmorage that pu...My mom ended up suffering from a hemmorage that put her back in the hospital. It really sucks to not be there. My sister called and said all is well and Mom can come home tomorrow sometime. She is receiving the biggest hug ever on May 29th. Shit, I don't care about hanging out in the kitchen...she can just watch me prefrom "her" magic.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32190873367128830062010-04-28T21:47:13.157-05:002010-04-28T21:47:13.157-05:00Good evening all,
Al, you are a stud; loved your ...Good evening all,<br /><br />Al, you are a stud; loved your blogging with all the extra information.<br /><br />JVN, that is how I feel about ALL of Dan's puzzles- so clever, fun wordplay, but alas, I am not at his level. I do as much as I can and just smile at all the answers."What's up?" I put "hey!"<br /><br />Never thought of ostrich leather..but hey(sky), why not? The Greeks called them strouthokamelos, meaning "camel sparrow" because of their long necks.<br /><br />Dudley, best story of the week!! I could just feel all your excitement, and I'm not even a jazz lover(except for you, Bumpa)<br /><br />WM, so good to hear from you. Did anyone else look up giclee? It popped up pretty quickly on G.<br /><br />Carol, I also had all those pre op procedures done before both of my eye surgeries also. I remember thinking what a drag it was because I knew I was healthy.<br /><br />anon @11:36, well said!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36915508553113844562010-04-28T21:28:30.980-05:002010-04-28T21:28:30.980-05:00Carol: I'm so glad your surgery was successfu...Carol: I'm so glad your surgery was successful! And thanks for explaining what having the cataract was like.<br /><br />eddyB: I haven't heard mention of Poco in years! Thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />fermatprime: Thank you for the suggestion, but I think my sleep troubles have been related more to caffiene and too many thoughts going through my head. I've resolved a few of the issues, or at least gotten over the latest hurdles, so I should be able to sleep very well tonight.<br /><br />Jeannie: Thank you, too.<br /><br />Awesome crossword puzzle experience today! :-)Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17280521617060796342010-04-28T21:16:34.333-05:002010-04-28T21:16:34.333-05:00I've had several surgeries and if an ECG had n...I've had several surgeries and if an ECG had not been performed within the six previous months, I had to get one. That included my cataract/lens replacement surgeries.<br /><br />Carol, the next time you see your surgeon, you might mention that some friends were curious about it and ask him why he thought it wasn't necessary. I'm really glad to hear that you are seeing so clearly. It is really a wonderful surprise, isn't it?<br /><br />Jazz@8:56, my sentiments exactly!<br /><br />Lois, thinking about Brooke often and sending best wishes.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7772639910764705152010-04-28T21:02:35.841-05:002010-04-28T21:02:35.841-05:00Jazz-
Huh?
Please reiterate...Jazz-<br /><br />Huh?<br /><br />Please reiterate...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29229091792912882182010-04-28T20:43:28.569-05:002010-04-28T20:43:28.569-05:00Carol,
Great to hear the good news of your restore...Carol,<br />Great to hear the good news of your restored vision. <br /><br />Clear Ayes,<br />Your second poem reminded me of a dear friend from college years who used to say, "I'm handsome, intelligent, creative, sharp-witted, and modest... above all, modest! :) <br /><br />Dudley,<br />I loved your story of a most memorable concert experience. What fun that must have been.<br /><br />Lois,<br />Your dear Brooke continues to be in my heart and prayers daily.<br /><br />Oh yes, the puzzle. Okay, my "achilles heel" for the knowledge of names had me tripping all over the grid today. OTOH, I thought the theme was delightful!<br /><br />Al,<br />Loved the links and informative information. Thank you.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41534719569709259062010-04-28T20:07:20.318-05:002010-04-28T20:07:20.318-05:00If you see leather that looks like it has goose bu...If you see leather that looks like it has goose bumps, it is probably ostrich. <a href="http://www.ostrichgoods.com/catalog/images/hipsters.jpg" rel="nofollow">Wallets</a>Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15491611708954255832010-04-28T20:01:29.061-05:002010-04-28T20:01:29.061-05:00Hi all - late to the party, vision is lots better ...Hi all - late to the party, vision is lots better so now I don't have to close one eye to do the puzzle and type on here. <br /><br />Puzzle was hard for me, too many names I didn't know. I love Dan Naddor's work and I always struggle but in the end, I find the answers are V-8 moments. :)<br /><br />The JVN: I did have cataract surgery with an lens implant. I don't have any heart issues or any real serious health problems so maybe that was why I didn't have the same tests you did. I can't believe how well I am beginning to see and how much lighter in color/hue/tone everything is. Of course the eye is still dilated but at my post-op appt today, the Dr said the beige tone I had been seeing (and still do in my left eye) is from the cataract. Amazing, it was as if someone had washed off the smoke film from my world. Those of you who have smoked and quit and washed your walls down, say prior to re-painting, know the sepia colored crap that came off of them...that is the color everything is out of my 'bad' eye. The other eye sees bright, light and gorgeous!!! I am truly in awe of the whole thing.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3977434225823502012010-04-28T19:40:27.909-05:002010-04-28T19:40:27.909-05:00Hi, All,
Not at all good today -- with a cross...Hi, All, <br /><br /> Not at all good today -- with a crossword dictionary to help, I managed only 19 words before I decided that I didn't want to work that hard to have fun. <br /><br /> I had no idea what was wanted for the theme fills. The only person I recognized was 37A, Benedict Arnold. Along with the clue's "What's for breakfast?", it should have been an AHA! moment.<br /><br /> On the other hand -- when I came here and saw the theme answers, I loved the wordplay! <br /><br />Al --<br /><br /> Thanks for the link to the cheesecake. My favorite dish!<br /><br />49A Leather source -- I'd never heard of leather from an ostrich. From snakes and alligators, yes; from cows & horses, definitely. <br /><br />carol -- <br /> <br /> Yes, my Eye doctor ordered an Electrocardiogram and blood work, along with the measurement, meds, etc. <br /><br /> Perhaps it has to do with my age; I'm 73. The procedures were done in December 2008 and November 2009.<br /><br /> But I wonder if we had the same work? Mine were cataract removals with replacement lens implants. Perhaps you had Lasik to correct your vision? <br /><br />Dudley --<br /><br /> Thanks for the Oscar Peterson story. I got goose bumps reading your post! I wish I'd been there.The JVNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57062444104987171262010-04-28T18:04:25.316-05:002010-04-28T18:04:25.316-05:00Hello All-- My first theme fill was Eggs Benedict,...Hello All-- My first theme fill was Eggs Benedict, and the others came with some lookups for the names. I, too, have trouble when there are a lot of names in a puzzle. Today, Lalo, Wyle, Alanis, Kraus,and Louie.<br /><br />I did enjoy the puzzle, and except for the above lookups, I managed to slog away and got the East side filled in without too much trouble. I then worked my way to the top to finish up. But that pesky What's up? clue got me AGAIN! I should have learned by now. <br /><br />T-Frank, I also wanted the Indy race and couldn't understand my answer when I got Ark. Thanks Al for the great blogging. <br /><br />I didn't know that lbs. came from Libra. I learn something every day.<br /><br />WM it is good to see you on the blog today. I'm sooo glad to hear that you've sold some paintings. The flag painting in particular. I love that one.<br /><br />It is cold and rainy here again today, so a good day to do indoor things, like cooking. All the food references today got me into cooking for our dinner. Jeannie's meat loaf, I think.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55313515320591302202010-04-28T17:22:02.689-05:002010-04-28T17:22:02.689-05:00EddyB,
As far as I remember the guy in question wa...EddyB,<br />As far as I remember the guy in question was an American who didn't speak Spanish, perhaps he looked Foreign to the officers but why would they not use English first and Spanish second? Go figure.Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071851300251199505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40463281880500250132010-04-28T17:15:12.097-05:002010-04-28T17:15:12.097-05:00Warren. Heard? You don't sass a police officer...Warren. Heard? You don't sass a police officer. You didn't say whether or not the man was legal or illegal.<br />Anyway, the law doesn't go in effect untill July or August. Plenty of time for review.<br />I guess you agree with Tim James<br />the GOP candidate for Alabama Gov<br />about giving the driving licence<br />test in 13 languages.<br />I wouldn't travel south of I10 with out a gun.<br /><br />eddyB<br />The IRL race from Kansas is also on SateddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.com