tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5204223096839348895..comments2024-03-28T09:31:18.199-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Donna S. LevinZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71457982381357800422011-12-22T12:28:35.672-06:002011-12-22T12:28:35.672-06:00Jeannie, this was moved from Thursday back to Wed....Jeannie, this was moved from Thursday back to Wed. I hope you see it...let me know if/when you do...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61097014433554003422011-12-22T11:04:02.882-06:002011-12-22T11:04:02.882-06:00Jeannie: posting just for you; Good to hear from y...Jeannie: posting just for you; Good to hear from you...would have done it privately but you aren`t "blue." I have not nor will I forget to do what you asked me to! Here`s another cliche: The cream <i>always</i> rises to the top and <i>you</i> my friend are Grade A! <br /> My best wishes to all the regulars (and "irregulars" of which I`m chief! :) during this most Holy season.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457316489674295230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65574824761853700732011-12-22T01:01:36.919-06:002011-12-22T01:01:36.919-06:00Jeannie: So great to hear from you! I hope you fin...Jeannie: So great to hear from you! I hope you find another job soon!!!<br /><br />Boy, did I kick up a fuss with the <i>Homeland</i> remark! CA: we must discuss this further!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19465865578369793932011-12-22T00:54:57.812-06:002011-12-22T00:54:57.812-06:00Jeannie,
The single best thing that ever happened...Jeannie, <br />The single best thing that ever happened to me (other than getting the Irish drunk that time in 1991) was getting fired from a job. <br />Everyone here is pulling for you, and we miss seeing you here. Take your time, find the right place for you, and enjoy this time.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75074526202460234662011-12-22T00:41:56.879-06:002011-12-22T00:41:56.879-06:00Jeannie, 'bout damn time! You've been mis...Jeannie, 'bout damn time! You've been missed here and you've got a lot of shoulders to lean on. Keep your chin up; it's always darkest before the light.<br /><br />Jeez, think that's enough cliches? But it's all true.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28919043429045075332011-12-21T23:40:57.916-06:002011-12-21T23:40:57.916-06:00Oh, Jeannie! I am so glad to hear from you. I ha...Oh, Jeannie! I am so glad to hear from you. I have been worried that something had happened to you, an accident or you were incapacitated in some way.<br /><br />What a relief! I am certain that you will find a job. You have so many contacts and a fine reputation. My prayers will be with you.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25819196709367393002011-12-21T23:14:51.858-06:002011-12-21T23:14:51.858-06:00YAY! Jeannie! You've been missed!YAY! Jeannie! You've been missed!LaLaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614753577019280766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14804852654411641712011-12-21T23:14:20.073-06:002011-12-21T23:14:20.073-06:00Jeannie/Lolita, it's great to hear from you ag...Jeannie/Lolita, it's great to hear from you again. I was laid off three times; twice as an engineer and once as a teacher. Collecting unemployment wasn't any fun but it sure helped. It was easy to get discouraged. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. I wish I could do more.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40920961339340250562011-12-21T23:14:00.645-06:002011-12-21T23:14:00.645-06:00Hello Jeannie, I was so worried about you. Hoping...Hello Jeannie, I was so worried about you. Hoping that you were ok. Losing your job is not something anyone wants to happen, but just know that we are all rooting for you and hoping that you will keep all of us posted on how you are doing. <br /><br />I've done a couple of your recipes lately and have wondered each time I pulled one up on the computer what you were up to.<br /><br />Hang in there.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35259327291293745942011-12-21T23:01:55.535-06:002011-12-21T23:01:55.535-06:00WooHoo!Jeannie,so glad that you have returned to t...WooHoo!Jeannie,so glad that you have returned to the flock. You've been missed. We'll keep our fingers and toes crossed for something to come along your way in Jan.This could happen to any of us. Remember Moon?<br /><br />Bill, I have Pandora on my ipad ; I typed her in and voila..so many beautiful tunes. They mix it up with a few Norah Jones...not bad either.<br />Thanks again.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61334580285527326352011-12-21T22:53:02.104-06:002011-12-21T22:53:02.104-06:00I just got a great big hug that was desperately ne...I just got a great big hug that was desperately needed. I can't go home for Christmas so will have other mis-fits for dinner Christmas Eve. I had a party last Saturday and it went well.<br /><br />Argyle, recipe to come. In the last couple weekends I cooked/catered for a couple of friends parties. Everyone wanted the recipes. <br /><br /><br />The job market is tight right now, and am thinking of opening my own catering business. Problem is banks are really tight on lending money right now for folks that are unemployed. Go figure.<br /><br />Hi to all my friends. I don't want to start naming them in case I forget someone. You know who you are.Jeannie/Lolitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11555140548875212592011-12-21T22:48:54.505-06:002011-12-21T22:48:54.505-06:00Spoiler Alert ... or not. You decide.
In our fin...Spoiler Alert ... or not. You decide.<br /><br /><br />In our final episode,<br /><br />1. Carrie is having an abortion - ( Sorry, right -to -lifers, but it was the Veep's baby.)<br />2. The CIA is outsourced to the Philippines. ( God help us).<br />3. The Veep forgets to cast the tie breaking vote to break the Congressional FICA tax dispute - by eloping with his page, or pager to Samoa.<br />4. Saul claims the 'insanity' defense.<br />5. ( The series itself is cancelled).Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38139735107504812802011-12-21T22:42:53.668-06:002011-12-21T22:42:53.668-06:00Argyle@10:11, you are too kind. Since we didn'...Argyle@10:11, you are too kind. Since we didn't see Homeland-dish etc.'s original comment, it's difficult to know whether or not we'd want to. Hahtool was the one who was concerned about spoilers and I think it is her opinion that would count. She is certainly a valuable member of our posting community and H.D.S. is (until now) an unknown.<br /><br />We often comment on favorite movies and books and art. I don't know why Homeland-dish Security@4:38 would be condescending about a TV show he/she hadn't seen. I think Yellowrocks may have the right idea.<br /><br />Sallie, Charley is doing fine, as long as he remembers to dodge the boxes that are stacking up. So far, so good.<br /><br />PK, I''m trying not to think about things we have collected and may have to let go. It isn't always easy.<br /><br />Jeannie, so good to hear from you. Don't be embarrassed. Nowadays anyone can be on the chopping block. We will all root for you!!Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64187660750390109262011-12-21T22:41:09.082-06:002011-12-21T22:41:09.082-06:00Jeannie/lolita, hang in there, girl! Losing a job ...Jeannie/lolita, hang in there, girl! Losing a job can really hurt your self-esteem, but in this economy is no measure of your real worth. Sometimes what seems to be a curse turns out to be a blessing if you are free to take something better suited to your talents and energies.<br /><br />-PKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9434865220684336422011-12-21T22:37:23.294-06:002011-12-21T22:37:23.294-06:00Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie,
I've been missing ...Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie,<br /><br />I've been missing my recipe fix.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64990548480446291812011-12-21T22:34:28.959-06:002011-12-21T22:34:28.959-06:00JD, enjoyed the Spin and Marty clip. However, I wa...JD, enjoyed the Spin and Marty clip. However, I was deprived as a child--had no TV, so never saw Mickey Mouse Club. Had to make do with real hayrides. The boys were just as cute but not famous. LOL<br /><br />- PKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51333046090210034852011-12-21T22:32:32.929-06:002011-12-21T22:32:32.929-06:00Baby steps. I lost my job in Septemher and to tel...Baby steps. I lost my job in Septemher and to tell the truth, I felt embarrassed to post to you fine folks until now. Now, I don't know.<br /><br />I have been diligently looking for work to no avail, but am told that more should open after the first of the year as that is when budgets are open. More later, I haven't counted my lines.Jeannie/Lolitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8837231809857577582011-12-21T22:20:44.166-06:002011-12-21T22:20:44.166-06:00He was indeed. Pretty obvious.He was indeed. Pretty obvious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83259453290828862732011-12-21T22:11:35.772-06:002011-12-21T22:11:35.772-06:00To me it was clear that Homeland-dish Security was...To me it was clear that Homeland-dish Security was apologizing to ME and did not intend to be snarkyArgylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34822449188907483572011-12-21T21:48:50.763-06:002011-12-21T21:48:50.763-06:00JD, I'm glad you and others were as appreciati...JD, I'm glad you and others were as appreciative of Eva Cassidy as I was. I found a lot of her versions of standards in several albums on iTunes. If I get up the courage, I'm going to download 15 or so favorites and burn them onto a CD. I'm guessing Apple has made it easy enough that even an inept twit like me can figure it out. <br /><br />Yeah Yellowrocks! Homeland-dish Security is just too clever for us. I'm sure he/she can find a blog where that level of snark is appreciated.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7216632804919777802011-12-21T21:08:42.260-06:002011-12-21T21:08:42.260-06:00All this talk about hay made me think of a scene f...All this talk about hay made me think of a scene from the old Spin and Marty series. I have never been on a real hayride, but remember this one with Annette?<a href="http://wn.com/Spin_and_Marty" rel="nofollow"> 40 years later</a> <br /><br />a few reruns....JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30775639467757616482011-12-21T20:31:43.444-06:002011-12-21T20:31:43.444-06:00Good evening all,
Sure do love Donna"s puzz...Good evening all,<br /><br />Sure do love Donna"s puzzles, but I must say we saw a new side of her with the "eat me" fill. Loved the clue "collegiate climber"-fun.<br /><br />Haven't had to G for awhile, but looked up Pedro (who knew?..OK, most of you) and apia. Had a tough time filling in illinI crossing In on. <i>Hay</i> wait...I left it empty.If Adam (another great clue Donna) hadn't finally come to me, I never would have filled chirAc.<br /><br />Bumpa, you are a gem..loved your write up.<br /><br />THANKS to Argyle and Bill last night for introducing me to Eva Cassidy. What a sad story, but she left us with some beautiful music.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37393718218109136582011-12-21T19:56:49.843-06:002011-12-21T19:56:49.843-06:00Hi All ~~
Another fun Donna Levin puzzle. It was...Hi All ~~<br /><br />Another fun Donna Levin puzzle. It was quick but enjoyable! I smiled at the comments about being told to 'finish all your food because the __ were starving.' In our house it was "starving Armenians." I'm not sure how my mother came up with that one ... this was in the 1950s. I also smiled at 'Not a _ out of you.' I'm sure Dad heard our soft "peeps" as he was walking out of the room. Ah, the memories ~~<br /><br />Jazz ~~ I always look forward to your write-ups ~ you really outdid yourself today. Thanks so much for the info and the entertainment!LaLaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614753577019280766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4380518462180480042011-12-21T18:59:19.374-06:002011-12-21T18:59:19.374-06:00Yellowrocks, Homeland posted what I thought was a ...Yellowrocks, Homeland posted what I thought was a spoiler but it turns out I was mistaken. If CA clears it I'll repost it.<br /><br />to be con't.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8515321463959965832011-12-21T18:48:14.825-06:002011-12-21T18:48:14.825-06:00Homeland-dish Security said...
"I have bette...Homeland-dish Security said... <br />"I have better things to do, like spilling my guts and mugging for applause, on this blog, for instance." Please pursue those "better things." We are kindred spirits here in our little community. If you have better things to do and are out of sync with us, be my guest and pursue elsewhere.<br /><br />Chapstick2, Thanks. Yes I need an<br />orthrodepedic doctor. The holidays are the worst time to come down with an ailment. I will pursue this first thing in January, I need physical therapy to overcome this.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.com