tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5748241754734094291..comments2024-03-28T18:45:22.098-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Gail GrabowskiZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6973166298891571622009-09-09T01:17:34.581-05:002009-09-09T01:17:34.581-05:00Okay, I knew when I did it that I should NOT have ...Okay, I knew when I did it that I should NOT have brought a large coffee back from lunch today... It's actually 2:15 AM here.<br /><br />Clear Ayes, good for you! My mother always used to tell us to "make our own fun in life", and she definitely practised what she preached. I've embraced that lesson pretty well, but am still working on the "not caring what other people think" lesson...<br /><br />The only one who appreciates my singing other than me is my cat. It seems to relax him, and our favorite song is "Moon River". Around other people, even trying to sing "Happy Birthday" is torture for me!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48832775721263543612009-09-09T00:30:33.555-05:002009-09-09T00:30:33.555-05:00Oops, even with previewing I misspelled disappoint...Oops, even with previewing I misspelled disappointment! I couldn't leave it that way.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59718734441424741522009-09-09T00:23:14.083-05:002009-09-09T00:23:14.083-05:00CA: that such a good poem by Billy Collins, and Ja...CA: that such a good poem by Billy Collins, and Jazz your version made me laugh outloud. CA, I to watch you sing someday or maybe join you (but I never remember all the words). I am enthusiastc even if I'm botching the melody and lyric. <br /><br />Chickie; with everything else going on in /the US it seems like the people who worried about kids being exposed to a role model come across as strident. Much ado about nada.<br /><br />BillG. I rely on perps a lot. Not a speed solver here, but early in the week I do try to guess the answer or an alternative without the crosses, but whatever helps get the grid solved after Mon,Tue, I use! We all work a little differently. If I make a mistake, it's no big deal. We're not very competitive here; we just try to get better. <br />Cheers to all. I'm bushed tonight. <br />#4 and am going, going, gone!PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35637321281061983612009-09-08T23:46:50.877-05:002009-09-08T23:46:50.877-05:00Annette, I have a dear friend who is a much better...Annette, I have a dear friend who is a much better singer than I. She is a big slice of ham on rye, just like me. We have been known to break out in duets in clothing boutiques, malls, restaurants just about anywhere the fancy takes us. Life is too short to be worried about what other people are going to think about you. It is funny, but people seem to enjoy seeing two middle-sixties aged women throwing their arms around each others shoulders and belting out whatever comes to mind, usually show tunes. Sometimes it's good, sometimes not, but it is always great fun.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40610784150898618622009-09-08T23:19:23.487-05:002009-09-08T23:19:23.487-05:00I enjoyed today's puzzle - almost as much as I...I enjoyed today's puzzle - almost as much as I enjoyed the blog! So many fun links, great photos, interesting facts, WOWs, poems, the idea of Clear Ayes and family breaking into such a fun, lively song in the middle of a restaurant, etc.!<br /><br />I liked the clue for flirt, and the link showing it coming from both sides.<br /><br />I disagree with today's WOW, but then I'm a tortoise currently trying to survive the last 16 days of working for a paranoid, vindictive hare... She's being let go, not me. The fun, easier puzzles lately sure have helped keep my spirits and self-esteem up!<br /><br />Tortoise - that might be a fun fill for a constructor to fit into their grid! I'm sure I've seen it as a clue, but don't recall seeing it as a fill.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8960082864743340502009-09-08T22:24:20.114-05:002009-09-08T22:24:20.114-05:00Matt, I wish some of us lived closer so we could a...Matt, I wish some of us lived closer so we could attend your performances. Keep us posted on how things go.<br /><br />CA, thank you for Billy Collin's poem and Jazz, your "redo". Very clever. Both contributions were so enjoyable. <br /><br />If Obama isn't a role model to students, who is? Such a todo about something that should have been applauded by parents. I heard that one HS with about 2000 students had 10 who opted out. <br />My big disapointement comes with those school districts who opted not to broadcast it at all.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36731733303963352042009-09-08T21:55:11.845-05:002009-09-08T21:55:11.845-05:00MJ, I don't think we've heard the last fro...MJ, I don't think we've heard the last from Lubna Hussein.Unfortunately, the govt.allied Journalist Union paid her $200, so she was released from jail. She, on the other hand, wanted to bring more attention to these injustices and report from jail.People with that kind of courage amaze me; it's not what most of us would do.<br /><br />Loved today's poems, matt's picture and Lemonade's life's guide.Now what's for dessert?<br />I'll go look into history; I don't want to be 3 days off.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41116779521941921132009-09-08T21:37:59.035-05:002009-09-08T21:37:59.035-05:00It's late on the east coast, so goodnight, eve...It's late on the east coast, so goodnight, everyone.<br /><br />ClearAyes and Jazzbumpa: enjoyed Billy Collins' poem and Jazz's parody of it. Great going guys.<br /><br />And CA, thanks for the copy of THE SPEECH. What idiocy to not allow it, as was done in Naples.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69827504747926893562009-09-08T20:52:48.452-05:002009-09-08T20:52:48.452-05:00MJ- I agree with Dennis, but I did double check al...MJ- I agree with Dennis, but I did double check all my perps. The phrase, "a bubble bath" instead of "the bubble bath" did give me pause. I think 'bubble' may be standard Wall Street jargon for any situation where something is inflated above its true worth. If that is the case, then anytime the bubble bursts and people take a 'bath', the phrase, "a bubble bath" would be appropriate, with 'dot.com' specifying which bubble the user was talking about.<br /><br />Then again, I may not have the slightest clue what I'm talking about. ;o)Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29711850197248455602009-09-08T20:29:18.244-05:002009-09-08T20:29:18.244-05:00So enjoyed the discussions today, plus the WOWs, p...So enjoyed the discussions today, plus the WOWs, poetry, photos, fun facts and much more. Thanks, everyone! There's always a lot to learn here.PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64744266221601672102009-09-08T20:18:17.648-05:002009-09-08T20:18:17.648-05:00Dennis-Thanks for the dotcom clarification. I tho...Dennis-Thanks for the dotcom clarification. I thought this puzzle from Dan was pure genius!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85063336931257145542009-09-08T20:14:46.182-05:002009-09-08T20:14:46.182-05:006:21 today.
I'm extra-late because of a lunch...<b>6:21 today.</b><br /><br />I'm extra-late because of a lunch with friends from out of town. I have nothing pertinent to add to the blog except that it was hard to tell whether the photo of the girls was for HOT PANTS or HOT CROSS BUNS. I guess both (undoubtedly Jazz's intention).embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46033034600708613662009-09-08T19:41:41.172-05:002009-09-08T19:41:41.172-05:00ClearAyes, I agree; it was a typical kneejerk reac...ClearAyes, I agree; it was a typical kneejerk reaction we see so often in politics. His talk was as apolitical as it could be.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-63257410982415798652009-09-08T19:39:14.385-05:002009-09-08T19:39:14.385-05:00MJ, when the dotcom bubble burst, a lot of people ...MJ, when the dotcom <i>bubble</i> burst, a lot of people took a <i>bath</i>.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4210999163493070532009-09-08T19:22:35.212-05:002009-09-08T19:22:35.212-05:00Jazz, as always, a clever parody of Billy Collins ...Jazz, as always, a clever parody of Billy Collins poem. <br /><br />KQ, I agree about the earlobe gauging. I think it is very unattractive. OTOH, my mother practically went into cardiac arrest at the thought of her daughters just getting their ears pierced. I didn't get my ears pierced until I was in my 30's. My daughter has two pierces per ear. The 19 year old grandson had his ears pierced, but he kept forgetting to put the studs in and the holes healed over. He hasn't had them redone. <br /><br />Best of all, he hasn't shown an interest in tattoos. I don't have anything against tattoos, but young adults should think twice and then twice more. Once it is done, it is very difficult and expensive to remove.<br /><br />I was totally shocked at the conservative uproar about President Obama's school speech. If you didn't see it, <a href="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/09/07/obama.school.speech.pdf" rel="nofollow">read it here</a>. How people can make such uncalled for and insulting comments is beyond me. The speech was totally non-political and the only agenda was "work hard and stay in school".Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38129475030203737002009-09-08T19:21:17.074-05:002009-09-08T19:21:17.074-05:00@JD-I forgot to respond to your mention of the sto...@JD-I forgot to respond to your mention of the story of the Sudanese woman who was arrested on the charge of public indecency for wearing pants in public. More to the story is that she was a UN employee, and therefore immune to prosecution. She quit her job so the case wouldn't be dismissed. She had been arrested with about a dozen other women, most of whom have since paid a find or been flogged. Thank goodness for people like this woman who are standing up and fighting for reasonable human rights. It will be interesting to see where this goes.<br /><br />@Jazzbumpa-Very clever, insightful poem of the "Poet's Mouse." You are one very talented trombonist!<br /><br />@Argyle-I also copied and completed Dan G.'s May 17, 2007 puzzle. One thing I didn't understand. The clue for 35D is "Part of a bubble bath?" The answer I got was DOTCOM. If that's correct, what does it mean?MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409431043640770889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1774729176864709002009-09-08T19:13:39.873-05:002009-09-08T19:13:39.873-05:00Good evening.
Oprah update: Black Eyed Peas, Jame...Good evening. <br />Oprah update: Black Eyed Peas, James Taylor and Jennifer Hudson performed. Got a couple text messages and seems it was a very long day and very crowded. Standing room, only, so many people were tired after getting there at the crack of dawn. Crowd management was a little weak, and there were a few moments of mayhem when the the horde was jockeying for position, but the local news says it was a safe day. Folks are streaming out of downtown now. No idea how they can get back home! Oprah's fans were raving about the event; other people inconvenienced by the gala are less enthused! Lol.<br /><br />See y'all later!PJB-Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942109541224252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43349636308962960302009-09-08T19:11:22.267-05:002009-09-08T19:11:22.267-05:00Dot - I will bring pix of Zoe. I can bring my lap...Dot - I will bring pix of Zoe. I can bring my laptop if you want and show you thousands!! Just joking - will bring just enough to show off my precious gem without becoming a bore to my audience... :)<br /><br />Her first day went great - she played well with the other kids, followed instructions, ate her whole lunch, and took a great nap. I'm hoping between it getting dark earlier and her new longer day at school, we have an earlier bedtime in our future!<br /><br />I also don't understand the issue with Obama addressing the students - regardless of who is in office, I think it's a powerful message to young people that they are an important part of our society and deserving of the President's time and attention.<br /><br />Off to call grandparents and report on the big first day!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409346798876179471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37353737702703907632009-09-08T18:56:33.263-05:002009-09-08T18:56:33.263-05:00Jazz, As a former kindergarten teacher (and a gra...Jazz, As a former kindergarten teacher (and a grandma) I loved the pictures. She looks like she thinks she is on a very serious venture.<br /><br />We enjoyed the puzzle & found it fairly easy.<br /><br />I want you all to know that not all conservative, fundamentalists objected to Pres. Obama speaking to the students. Kids need all the encouragement they can get to realize how important an education is & as long as he stuck to the subject of education I don't interpret it as political. We used to tell kids if they studied and worked hard, they could grow up to be president. I suppose now that would be considered wrong advice for some reason.<br /><br />Andrea, will you have pictures of Zoe's first school day to show off when we meet?<br /><br />DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55286070259585117922009-09-08T17:16:28.836-05:002009-09-08T17:16:28.836-05:00Hey, great job, Jazz, on a puzzle with the maximum...Hey, great job, Jazz, on a puzzle with the maximum number of entries. And a short night, to boot.<br /><br />I rode with a friend to his VA appointment this morning. His quote, "It shouldn't take long." <br /><br />Ha!<br /><br />I took Don Gagliardo puzzle from <a href="http://picayune.uclick.com/comics/tmlad/2007/tmlad070517.pdf" rel="nofollow">LAT May 17,2007</a>, and did it while I was waiting(and waiting). It was one that Dan Finan mentioned in his <a href="http://crosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2009/08/interview-with-daniel-finan.html" rel="nofollow">interview</a> with C.C. and it was as much fun as Dan said it was. <br />And then I waited some more.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8674518210330496052009-09-08T16:34:03.414-05:002009-09-08T16:34:03.414-05:00Anyone see this type of ear lobe recently. I have...Anyone see this type of <a href="http://z.hubpages.com/u/109509_f260.jpg" rel="nofollow">ear lobe</a> recently. I have been seeing lots of them lately, and I cannot even look at the persons ear before I start to get queasy. It is called "gauging" and I think is becoming more popular.<br /><br />Forgot to tell Matt what a fun picture of you and your gang. Would love to see the production.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64013644647479111532009-09-08T15:46:51.957-05:002009-09-08T15:46:51.957-05:00Hi C.C.,Jazz and group of super solvers!
I didn&#...Hi C.C.,Jazz and group of super solvers!<br /><br />I didn't have any real problems..stumbled on 30A (Hard G), I'll bet Lois got it right off though -LOL<br />She will have fun with this puzzle: Sweat it, Flirt, Hot Cross Buns, Salad Oil...well, you know. <br /><br />54A (Infield Protector)/Tarp was not what I thought of.<br /><br />Jazz: Great job and fun links (esp for the guys). Also your little waif is just toooo cute! What a picture.<br /><br />Lemonade: Good list!<br /><br />As was mentioned - let's see how many days go by before we see 'Birthday Suit' in a puzzle.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14415260669469179822009-09-08T14:58:00.236-05:002009-09-08T14:58:00.236-05:00ALL GRAVY NO GRIEF,
I agree. I sometimes get so a...ALL GRAVY NO GRIEF,<br />I agree. I sometimes get so angry about the opposition to everything this president does or wants to do, when all of it has been with his heart in the right place, and his hands not in the pockets of the big corporations like some before him. <br /><br />It is in the best interest of corporations, religious extremists and the super-wealthy to keep the general population as stupid and uneducated as possible. Say what you will, but they are doing a bang-up job.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80428953146671679132009-09-08T14:27:10.289-05:002009-09-08T14:27:10.289-05:00Good afternoon, everyone.
Wow, go away for the we...Good afternoon, everyone.<br /><br />Wow, go away for the weekend and work like a dog to get caught up on everything when you return!<br /><br />@argyle Great job doing what needed to be done to get Monday posted. Hope you don't have to go through that again.<br /><br />@jazzbumpa Marvelous write-up and a fabulous picture of Emily! Glad to hear that she had a successful first day experience.<br /><br />The Oregonian announced that they would try to bring back the Wayne Williams puzzle and would keep the readership posted. Suddenly, with no announcement, we now have A DAILY CROSSWORD with no credits that seems to have replaced TODAY'S CROSSWORD (also with no credits). Temporary or permanent? Who knows? It'll be interesting to follow.<br /><br />Nice picture yesterday and today. <br /><br />Wow, almost posted this on on Monday's comments. Better get in posted before I mess it up. <br /><br />Annette, you will be on the map shortly.Crockett1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/06404431645533093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74701779895343103822009-09-08T14:22:35.143-05:002009-09-08T14:22:35.143-05:00Bill,
If you watch Fox out of reality channel Gle...Bill,<br /><br />If you watch Fox out of reality channel Glenn Beck and Michelle Malkin were saying Obama's speech was going to indoctrinate kids and turn them into socialist democrats. Even though they never bothered to read the speech even after it was posted on the White House web site. <br /><br />TO say nothing of the fact that Reagan and Both Bush's didn't require parental permission to address school children during their terms in office. Reagan went off on a tangent of the evils of income tax during his speech, Bush Sr. asked children what could they do to help him succeed as president. <br /><br />ALL GRAVY NO GRIEFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com