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These ASMR vids haven't triggered the intended soothing or sedative effect but they have greatly enhanced my comprehension. I am amazed by how clearly I can hear dialogue (especially the cross-talking) that I always missed at normal volume, even with re-watching. I never realized how effective whispering could be! It fits the drama so much better. I could almost wish to go back in time and change-up my own game plan. Well, there's always the future... These vids are my new guilty pleasure and they never get old. Kudos to Hiyo for digging them up.

This article has an April dateline. Remote or electronic proctoring? WTH? The June “baby bar” for first-year law students at unaccredited schools will be administered online with remote and/or electronic proctoring. Students will have four opportunities, instead of the current limit of three, to pass the exam to be eligible for law school credit beyond the first year. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/california-aims-for-september-online-bar-exam-due-to-virus

Some zoo residents are doing just fine without visitors. And some are making it clear how much they rely on human interaction. When Michael Jackson lived at Neverland Ranch, he owned a flamboyance of Chilean flamingos. (Yes, “flamboyance” is the actual collective noun). https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/06/24/some-zoo-animals-are-doing-fine-without-visitors-many-are-lonely-without-us/?arc404=true

Cali reported 5019 new cases Tuesday, a highest-ever jump, followed by 7149 new cases Wednesday, a new highest-ever jump. The latest 7-day average is up 46% compared to one week ago and the state now has more than 190,000 cases. Florida had 5508 new cases Tuesday, bringing its total to over 109,000. 49,500 people signed a petition against Disneyland re-opening on July 17. 7,000 thus far have signed a petition against Disney World re-opening on July 11. (The overseas parks have already re-opened). But... Disney's theme park division estimates a One Billion Dollar loss in the first quarter this year. One guess as to how this will turn out. I wish I still had littles so my saying "Disney is dead to me" would have some bite to it. As it is, all I can do is SMH.

7000' elevation, Christine is fried like an aig and Janelle ain't far behind. ETA: GMTA, Sandy.

Woot.

Evelyn was riding with Beth and Kayce.

I think the Times has the best graphics and many are interactive. I check them in all categories, every day.

When you stop to think about it, it feels like the pandemic has given heightened importance to the phrase "When I die, clear my search history."

I am hooked now, and my house can just stay dusty.

Now THAT is funny. I watched that a few times!

Today is June 24; thus far only crickets have commented on Me-riah's June 7 blog post. PS: we need a Gah emoji.

I have seen a bunch of roadside urinal devices on Amazon. They are molded yet flexible and soft. Some are meant to funnel into a bottle of your choice. Some have a small bag with a magic substance that will convert liquid to gel. Easi Pee is one name that I remember. They are quite affordable, enough so that you could practice at home a few times before hitting the road. Some are used while standing and some while sitting. Some are male or female specific, some are unisex. Sporting goods and camping supply stores sell them also. What a wonderful world!

Lock your cars, it's zucchini season!

I started watching this a few weeks ago when Comcast made the Peacock app (and thus the Paramount channel) available for free. Imagine my surprise tonight when I happened upon the first ep of S3 on the TV Land channel. I'll take what I can get. For free.

I enjoy the small moments. John reaching out to steady his father's upper body while their horses ford a stream. Beth rejoicing in Rip's good fortune, followed by his tears. Drawing the talismans on Rip's horse. Amped for S3!

Inquiring minds wonder what Mommy Dearest thinks about this defection. What a freakin' slap in the face, amirite?

Promise is noted for "award-winning after-school programs and family services."

A very important point in both the book and the movie is that there were only two people whose approval man-of-the-world and wealthy bon vivant Rhett Butler valued: Melanie Wilkes - and Mammy. He had Melanie's approval from Day One because Melanie was a reliable judge of character and recognized that his core was good. He knew that Mammy disapproved of him and he knew why and he knew that her judgment of him was valid. But he intuited that he knew the way to Mammy's heart because his mammy always said she wanted a taffeta petticoat that rustled like the sound of angel's wings. That's why he gifted Scarlett's Mammy with a red taffeta petticoat and why, after Bonnie Blue was born, he was able to say "What is that rustling noise I hear?" Mammy rocked his world when she said "You bad" and slightly lifted the hem of her dress to show him that she was wearing it, and their mutually respectful relationship began at that moment. In the entire GWTW universe, Rhett recognized Mammy and Melanie as persons of quality and good character and that is why their opinions of him mattered to him. I think that message says a lot and is too often overlooked. (Yes, he sucked up to Mrs Merriweather and her posse and pretended that their opinions about child-rearing and his parenting mattered but that was only because he wanted wanted his daughter to be accepted by the old hens who decided who was in and who was out. He was laying groundwork for the future when "they" would decide which families made the cut, and which boys would court Bonnie when she came of age). I think Mammy, Melanie and Rhett are the most decent and honorable characters in GWTW and discussing them with kids/students/whoever is a good way to point out positive messages. Be this, not that.

I was watching something on Lifetime tonight and saw a promo for a show called Dirty John that is doing the Betty Broderick story this season. I don't know, man. Meredith Baxter NAILED that role in '92 so good luck, Amanda Peet. In addition to the uncanny physical resemblance MB was totally, convincingly nutz.

She lives to take inventory. She constantly monitors what she doesn't have, or what other people have that she never considered having but now wants because someone else has it. Her default mode is to piss, moan, bitch and complain.

I heard about that. It's a prequel to the old show, starring Matthew Rhys from The Americans. Perry is a PI, not yet a lawyer and Paul Drake is not a PI yet, he's an officer with the LAPD. But I don't have HBO so I will miss out. 😞

I'm a recovering news junkie who's been watching old TV like Perry Mason and Barney Miller because it's a lot more satisfying than my previous choices. It's a trip to see the '50s fashions and how well-groomed everyone was on PM and an eye-opener to see how the men addressed Della Street and felt free to comment on her attractiveness. The writing rarely disappointed on Barney Miller and the characters were well-cast and I remember that we never made plans on Thursday night. I had forgotten how much they smoked and that one actor played two of my favorite guest characters, Jesus Christ and a werewolf who surrendered himself just prior to a full moon. Jack Soo/Detective Yemana was scared spitless of the werewolf they locked up for a few hours until he could be be transferred to a hospital for observation and he asked Barney if he should "put some papers down in the cage." Soo's face was priceless when the wolfman grabbed onto the bars and commenced howling. Wojo felt nervous and guilty about having to lock up JC, who overheard Harris on the phone making suggestive plans with an upcoming date. Awkward. JC appreciated being treated with respect and as he was being transferred for observation he offered to Wojo that "You guys are a lot nicer than last time." Wojo: "New regulations." ROFL

June 17, 2020 The actor Danny Masterson, known for his roles in the sitcoms “That ’70s Show” and “The Ranch,” has been charged with raping three women in the early 2000s, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office said on Wednesday. Masterson is accused of raping a 23-year-old woman whom he had invited to his home in Hollywood Hills some time between October and December of 2003, the district attorney’s office said in a news release. He is also accused of raping a 28-year-old woman that same year as well as a 23-year-old woman in 2001. All of the allegations of rape occurred in the actor’s home, the news release said. Masterson, 44, was charged with three counts of rape by force or fear, and faces a maximum sentence of 45 years to life in prison if convicted. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/arts/television/danny-masterson-rape-charged.html?action=click&module=Latest&pgtype=Homepage

For those of us who have been wondering about this aspect of returning to normal: The outbreak that didn’t happen: Masks credited with preventing coronavirus spread inside Missouri hair salon. ...But then a hair stylist in Springfield was diagnosed with covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, in late May, directly exposing 84 customers who had sat just inches from her face for up to 30 minutes each. And Goddard would end up changing his thinking about masks. The next day, a second stylist at the same Great Clips tested positive for the coronavirus. She’d worked on 56 clients. The city faced a potentially huge outbreak, just two weeks after reopening barber shops and salons. “Alarm bells went off,” Goddard said. But then there were the face masks. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/17/masks-salons-missouri/#comments-wrapper