Wow! We had a full weekend, so how was yours? Come on now … tell us about.
Friday’s key event was the handbell choir playing for the Southern Ohio Lutherans at the convention’s service. Weaver Chapel at Wittenberg University served as a wonderful setting (but in an acoustic sense, it’s a tough place for bell choirs. Nonetheless, we played well and many strangers stopped by to say their appreciation for our effort.
Although Wittenberg is a 90-minute drive time away, we were able to return to the dance studio for the receptionist’s final day … so we got a little dance time.
Last week I cleaned my grandmother’s sewing machine … the kind with the foot pedal to move the needle. It’s been in various basements and storage sheds for the past 30 years, and we received it from my sister last year. It was an easy restoration, and we replaced the damaged lid with a piece of granite that come on Saturday … it’s now a beautiful small corner table. Hopefully I’ll share a pic before the end of the week.
Saturday night we hosted our dinner group … actually the first non-family event at the new address. With “Fruit” as the theme, the evening was filled with good food, good people, and good wine. (I figs were my favorite.)
- (Course 1) Toasted Olive and Cheese Bread, Grilled Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Agave Nectar, Sparkling White Sangria
- (Course 2) Chilled Strawberry Soup and Pineapple & Almond Bread
- (Course 3) Roasted Pork Loin Stuffed with Mango and Rhubarb and Topped with a Bourbon-Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce, Pasta (Gemelli) Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette
- (Course 4) Strawberry Jello Cheesecake
Celebrations
- (Week) Clothesline Week, Body Piercing Week, Flag Week, Men’s Health Week, Automotive Service Professionals Week, Graffiti Week, Clay Week, Pet Appreciation Week, Fraternal Week, Nursing Assistants Week, Meet a Man Week
- (Mon) Donald Duck Day, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Day, Abused Women and Children’s Awareness, Strawberry Rhubarb Day
- (Tues) Ball Point Pen Day, Iced Tea Day, Alcoholics Anonymous Founders Day, Pet Memorial Day, Black Cow Day
- (Wed) Corn on the Cob Day, Nachos Day, German Chocolate Day
- (Thurs) Crowded Best Awareness Day, Loving Day, Jerky Day, Peanut Butter Cookie Day, Nurse Assistants Day, Day Against Child Labor
Life: The Musical returns this week. With the previous acts of Life, Born, Name, and Youth, Act 5 focuses on dreams. So start looking for your song titles that include dream(s), dreamers, dreaming, and compound words beginning with dream. Curtain time for Act 5 will be Wednesday, 9:30 PM (Eastern USA).
My unknown eye condition remained stable over the weekend. Although last week’s test were negative, the condition is now persistent … so I’ll be contacting the doctor Monday morning.
The Carol Burnett Show from 1967-1978 was highly successful. Although comedian Tim Convoy was famous for making actors laugh when they weren’t supposed to, the role is reversed in this clip. Enjoy and have a great week.
What a wonderful banquet – figs and all! Loved the Carol Burnett Show – I wish they still made shows like that! My weekend was entirely focused on cat and dog needs. Hopefully next weekend will actually involve some people!! Have a great week and good wishes for that eye Frank!
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Pauline,
When our group gets together, we eat and drink well! The Carol Burnett Show was a classic … and I recall that it was still a top show when it went off the air. Cheers to your pets!
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The Carol Burnett show was fabulous, sad there is nothing like that today. My weekend was filled with the usual groceries and laundry. Our teenage boy finally found a summer job so he is a happy camper knowing he can pay rent for his apartment in Quebec. He is a dishwasher at a very nice restaurant and comes home with hilarious tales. I do miss his stories when he is away at school so I savor every minute of them.
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Catherine,
Glad you enjoyed the clip .. and cheers to your son finding a summer job!
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Great clip, Frank. We spent the weekend driving south from a quick trip to Maine. BEEM ME UP, SCOTTIE!
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Elyse,
Leaving your beloved Maine probably isn’t easy for you … but hey … at least you are returning to a view of the AC compressors.
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You are mean AND nasty, Frank.
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… hey now … at least you don’t have a view of the dumpster!
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That Carol Burnett clip was beyond hilarious, just the way those two were spun laughing while the straight guy kept going… I love the thought of laughter being irrepressible. Thank you for this, Frank.
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Trent,
I’m with you regarding the irrepressible laughter … but gotta love the straight guy who can keep it together!
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Yeah. Actually, watching him just made me want to giggle, because it seemed he actually did smile a few times.
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Trent,
I noticed that too … but as a whole, Steve Lawrence kept his cool and kept pouring it on.
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I read about your eye problem while on the golf course, sorry to hear it persists.
White Sangria, Bourbon -I doubt it was my post that made you dizzy.
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Hudson,
The eye issue is very strange … so time will tell what this week brings. Meanwhile, your post did have me spinning!
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Good luck getting the eye problem addressed–sorry it is still persisting. But great to hear you otherwise had a great weekend, as usual. I loved the Carol Burnett bit–anytime Tim Conway is laughing rather than causing the laughter is a hoot to see. Looking forward to all the musical entries for your fifth act. My weekend included a nephew’s wedding–very nice!–and not too bad traffic on the drive back and forth.
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Patti,
Absolutely with you regarding Tim Conway, who went to the same university as me! Cheers to your family wedding!!!
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It’s fun to laugh at people laughing. The clip was great. I love the Carol Burnett show. That takes me back. I used to watch her show with my mom. Sounds like a yummy banquet! I’ve spent hours at the pool deck today. About 9 hours in the heat! 100 degree heat.
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Amy,
Ah ha .. you must be a sun goddess! But hey … cheers to staying cool!!! Saturday night’s dinner was quite the delight!
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Your Saturday night dinner sounds like it was a wonderful affair.
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Shimon,
This group has consistently gathered since 1999, and we eat good food and have good wine to pair with the good company.
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Carol Burnett was one of the comedy greats. Thanks for reminding me. I’m celebrating Clothesline Week today. Just about to peg out the laundry. 🙂 Your banquet sounds so delicious. I’ve never had stuffed figs. Each course must have been a sheer delight for the taste buds. 🙂
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Sylvia,
The figs were simply fabulous!!! …. and the entire dinner was wonderful! Enjoy Clothesline Week!
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Thanks, Frank. We have perfect weather for clothesline week. 🙂
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Peg on!
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Some are dry already. Now for the ironing. 🙂
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Clothesline week is off to a good start!
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Figs are great for the bowels. Clothesline week has gone up a peg or two in my estimation
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GFB,
We don’t have figs very often, so I assume Bob endorses them.
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Wholeheartedly
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Not a surprise.
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I remember playing with my grandmother’s treadle sewing machine. Show us a picture asap.
We have a Democratic Party organizer staying with us for the week while she finds permanent housing and learns the ropes in the area. Hardly ever see her as she is very busy.
I dug out a dead shrub that didn’t survive the harsh winter. Two more to go.
Dream should be an easy word to find in song titles.
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Jim,
Political organizers have quite the job … and doing it by moving around can’t be an easy life.
I can’t imagine how many shrubs didn’t survive the winter. … and digging them at (depending on the species) can be difficult. …. Meanwhile, I’ll have to work on those pictures.
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You two are Way Cool in what you do on the weekends!
I like figgy puddings.
I’ll be dreamin’ this Wed. at 9:30 pm.
Hold off digging up those shrubs! Our horticulturist neighbor showed us how to save them.
I plan to celebrate Crowded “NEST” Awareness Day this Thursday.
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Tim,
We try to keep our weekends under control .. and the stuffed figs were outstanding. Meanwhile, no digging shrubs for me, thus an advantage of condo ownership.
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You accomplish more in a weekend than I accomplish in a month–socially, anyway. 🙂 Sorry the eye problem has persisted. I hope things turn out okay.
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Carrie,
We seem to keep busy on weekends. Meanwhile, the eye issue has some consistency now … so I have set another appointment .. fortunately, got it this afternoon.
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I hope your eye problem can be resolved soon….Thanks for the morning laugh….I wish that we had comedians today that were half as good as these guys were…sigh…
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Suzanne,
Those comedians created great laughs with simple things and easy language … a true art. Thanks for the best wishes on the eye … back to the doc this afternoon.
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Good Luck Frank…
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Thank you
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Can I have the entire menu (with recipes) for your dinner party please. Gad, I was salivating just reading it.
Should I assume the Loving Day on Thursday is to honor the Loving’s of Loving v. State of Virginia?
Your weekend sounds just fabulous.
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Val,
I’m glad you enjoyed seeing our menu. Because this group has been together since 1999, we’ve often stated too bad we didn’t compile the recipes because we do eat well!!!
Loving v Virginia’s decision is celebrated June 12th, so good catch!!!!
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Sending many good wishes Frank to you for speedy recovery of eye health. Minimize strain and take good care.
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Dilip,
Many thanks for the best wishes. I’m leaving in about an hour for the doctor with hopes of better guidance on the issue.
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What a fun filled weekend, Frank! [with one exception which I hope has started behaving… the disobedient eye I mean]
I wonder if anyone could possibly hold their laughter when he said ‘Oh? – I suppose our contract means nothing to you’!!! with this rather unnatural tone!!!
Wishing you a great week, my friend! [I hope the eye is listening!] 🙂
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Marina,
It was a fun weekend with a variety. The disobedient eye is still troublesome … I made it to the doc today, and it’s off to a retina specialist tomorrow (Tuesday). Glad you enjoyed the clip!!!
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Sounds nice! Have you had stuffed dates? They are delicious! We had a relaxing weekend. How’s the weather over there?
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Java,
I’ve had stuffed dates as appetizers … very good … but this figs were spectacular. This weekend’s weather was very pleasant, but rain is on the way for the next two days .. .but time will tell if that’s so. Keep smiling!
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I rescued a treadle sewing machine – it’s in the kitchen with a nice chunk of specially purchased exotic wood. I used it in college (with a different top) as a desk – that rocking pedal was a nice stress reliever.
The Sat. dinner sounds tasty!
Glad you are keeping an eye on that annoying condition…maybe German Chocolate cake on Wed will fix you up? Worth a try…I’ll go with that as preventative medicine
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Mouse,
This weekend’s dinner was wonderful as everything was quite tasty. I can see how the sewing machine served as a stress reliever … and I will show mine in the next post (going up in about an hour) … along with an other eye update.
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What a wonderful menu for your dinner, Frank. I’m looking forward to our mid-week musical!
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Debra,
This was a wonderful menu … then again, that’s what our group does!
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Sounds like a great dinner! The TV clip was fab!!! Thank you!
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Resa,
It was a wonderful dinner, but that’s common for this group!
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Frank, I’ve been at the beach for a while (celebrating our anniversary and my b-day). I just got caught up on all your blogs that I missed and was horrified to read about your eye situation. Wow! Definitely adding you to my prayers and so sorry to hear about all this. Don’t you hate getting older? I wake up with something new that is broken on my body every month.
Loved your dinner party menu centered around fruit. I read it to WW–he loved it. We are into throwing the multi-course dinner parties but have never done one around fruits. Loved how creative and very inventive the courses were.
Take care of yourself, my friend. I’ll be praying. . .
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E-Tom,
Cheers to your anniversary and birthday … plus I’m sure that WW spoiled you beyond his normal spoilage.
Glad you enjoyed the our dinner group menu. We’ve been together since 1999, and for sure … we eat well, drink good wine, and have a good time. You need to see tidbit 2 in this post. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/on-unrelated-tidbits/
Thanks for the best wishes about the eye. It’s been strange.
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