peacheslatour March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, ByTor said: I don't know about the mother, but Capt. Lou Albano is not her father :) In 1984, Albano met pop singer Cyndi Lauper on a plane flight from Puerto Rico. Her manager, David Wolff, suggested that the two collaborate on a project at some point in the future. In 1984, the opportunity came when Lauper's video for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" needed an actor to play the singer's father, and Albano was suggested. Initially reluctant, he was convinced by his wife to agree, and Lauper and Albano thereafter formed a lifelong friendship. He appeared in several of her music videos and she appeared on Roddy Piper's "Piper's Pit" program to discuss the collaboration. 6 Link to comment
ByTor March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 I LOVED the WWF back in the 80s! I always went when they did a performance at my high school. 3 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, valleycliffe said: i just love this song and it puts a smile on my face everytime... don't know how true it is but i read that the parents were really her parents, that was their apartment and those were her real friends who participated in the video.. Cindi Lauper is very talented and accomplished. Emmy, Tony, and two time Grammy winner. She was wonderful in the Roundabout Theatre Company version of The Threepenny Opera, with Alan Cumming as Macheath -- The Ballad of the Pimp at the Tony Awards 2006 She also composed music and lyrics for the Broadway musical Kinky Boots, with Harvey Fierstein writing the book. It's based on the 2005 British film. 9 Link to comment
valleycliffe March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 oh, i saw the british movie kinky boots....it was so good.... on a sadder note, i've been watching the news about the pedestrian bridge collapse at florida international university...it opened on saturday.. one news site mentioned that the 2 companies who built it, also built other bridges that collapsed... 14. something million....sounds cheap... 5 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 15, 2018 Share March 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said: Cindi Lauper is very talented and accomplished. Emmy, Tony, and two time Grammy winner. She was wonderful in the Roundabout Theatre Company version of The Threepenny Opera, with Alan Cumming as Macheath -- The Ballad of the Pimp at the Tony Awards 2006 She also composed music and lyrics for the Broadway musical Kinky Boots, with Harvey Fierstein writing the book. It's based on the 2005 British film. She is my son's GF absolute favorite. She has the pink hair to prove it. 6 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 16, 2018 Share March 16, 2018 3 hours ago, peacheslatour said: She is my son's GF absolute favorite. She has the pink hair to prove it. Pink hair is fun. 5 Link to comment
jewel21 March 16, 2018 Share March 16, 2018 I saw "Kinky Boots" last year when the musical came to Montreal. I loved it. And I also saw the movie. 4 Link to comment
ByTor March 16, 2018 Share March 16, 2018 Well, call me an ignoramus, I thought the title "Kinky Boots" was made up by Ms. Lauper herself! 1 Link to comment
SweePea59 March 16, 2018 Share March 16, 2018 I always wanted pink hair when I was little. I used to see it on the color chart in the local beauty parlor. I'd draw pictures of girls with pink hair. In college I used to "crazy color" (the brand of hair color) my hair to be a bright purplish magenta. If and when my hair goes white I might just go for pink. As it is I have to henna tomorrow. Roots, ya know. Some of which are silver. 5 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 16, 2018 Share March 16, 2018 22 hours ago, valleycliffe said: on a sadder note, i've been watching the news about the pedestrian bridge collapse at florida international university...it opened on saturday.. one news site mentioned that the 2 companies who built it, also built other bridges that collapsed... 14. something million....sounds cheap... Bridge collapse puts spotlight on rapid building technique Met up with an old friend today ... Hey Junkie XL! 4 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 16, 2018 Share March 16, 2018 2 weeks of odd news: ‘Dead’ men; brides and Fiona’s flame NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2 Link to comment
bannana March 17, 2018 Share March 17, 2018 8 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: 2 weeks of odd news: ‘Dead’ men; brides and Fiona’s flame NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week Wow, on the not real news. 3 Link to comment
AngelKitty March 17, 2018 Share March 17, 2018 I would also like to wish every one a Happy St. Paddy's Day. Who's having corned beef and cabbage today? Mr. AngelKitty just asked me if I was going to cook it in the new Crockpot, but since I've never done it that way before, I think I'll just do it on the stove as usual. I finally found a picture of my namesake to use as a profile picture, who died about 10 years ago. His name was actually Melvin, but he was such a sweet cat that I called him my Angel 9 Link to comment
valleycliffe March 17, 2018 Share March 17, 2018 petunia13, how's the new job going? 3 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 17, 2018 Share March 17, 2018 14 hours ago, bannana said: Wow, on the not real news. Scary isn't it? 6 hours ago, AngelKitty said: I would also like to wish every one a Happy St. Paddy's Day. Who's having corned beef and cabbage today? Mr. AngelKitty just asked me if I was going to cook it in the new Crockpot, but since I've never done it that way before, I think I'll just do it on the stove as usual. I finally found a picture of my namesake to use as a profile picture, who died about 10 years ago. His name was actually Melvin, but he was such a sweet cat that I called him my Angel I had a Rueben for lunch. Our cat is named Melvin too, but he's no angel. An update on the Florida pedestrian bridge collapse -- The same engineering firm that designed and built the Miami pedestrian bridge, also designed and built the new 35W bridge, replacing the bridge that collapsed in August 2007. FIGG Bridge Group, also worked on two major bridges spanning the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota, Hwy. 43 bridge in Winona, MN, and the I-90 Dresbach bridge in La Crescent, MN and the Wabasha Freedom Bridge in St. Paul, MN. Firm that designed Florida ped bridge has worked in Minnesota 6 Link to comment
Snaporaz March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 9:09 AM, AngelKitty said: I finally found a picture of my namesake to use as a profile picture, who died about 10 years ago. His name was actually Melvin, but he was such a sweet cat that I called him my Angel That's a great picture of AngelMelvin. He looks a bit like my buddy Boris, who I lost last October and miss every day. I'll always have a soft spot for Tuxies. 8 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, Snaporaz said: That's a great picture of AngelMelvin. He looks a bit like my buddy Boris, who I lost last October and miss every day. I'll always have a soft spot for Tuxies. We've had two tuxies in the past. They both had this weird thing where they would roll onto their backs and when you went in for scritches they would attempt to rip your hand off. Our across the street neighbors had one that was the same way. 7 Link to comment
Snaporaz March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 Do NOT try to touch a Tuxie's cummerbund! 8 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Snaporaz said: Do NOT try to touch a Tuxie's cummerbund! Was your Boris that way too? 3 Link to comment
Snaporaz March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 Oh yeah, and so was my other tuxie Rocky. Belly scratches were not their thing at all. I didn't think any cat liked them. 5 Link to comment
valleycliffe March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 my terrorist cat is black and she does the same thing... she will even rub all up against you making you think it's ok and when you do, like plt says, tries to rip your hand off... maybe it's just a cat thing? 3 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 22 minutes ago, Snaporaz said: Oh yeah, and so was my other tuxie Rocky. Belly scratches were not their thing at all. I didn't think any cat liked them. All my other cats were really into belly scritches, just not the tuxies. I think it's a characteristic of them. Any one in Prevert Land have a tuxie that didn't do this? We thought we were imagining it until we met the neighbor's cat and confirmed it. I just texted my cousin who has a tuxie and said yep, that's what he does too. 3 Link to comment
Jaded March 18, 2018 Share March 18, 2018 I have a black cat with a white spot on his lower belly that despises any kind of touch directed towards that area. 4 Link to comment
AngelKitty March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 I really can't remember Melvin ever scratching me. My orange cat I have now is the one that will set the belly rub trap and I learned not to fall for it. 7 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 I had a tortoiseshell that only allowed a brush near her belly, topside scritches were welcome. Yowzers! Texans party hard on Saint Patty's Day! 7 Link to comment
AngelKitty March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 My tortoiseshell, Stella, is very affectionate, but doesn't like to be held, yet will sit on my lap and be petted. My gray tiger, Nelson, squeals if you touch him anywhere, at all. He just turned 17 this weekend. Now, my pig, Milo, loves to get his belly scratched. 6 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 (edited) Cat Lady AngelKitty ... Our tortie, Maybelline (named for sitting in my purse, chewing on a mascara tube as a kitten) was a sweet ol'thing. She went to the Cat Star 6 years ago. A Cat-Ccino just for you. Bad news for germaphobes ... Bad news for Bomb-a-Phobes in Austin, Texas. Ridiculous industry people complaining that the Roots show didn't go on because of bomb-threat. Really? From Atlantic Magazine: Photos of the Week: The Sydney Skinny, a Glacial Arch, Pelicans at Play Edited March 19, 2018 by Cupid Stunt 8 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 From CNN: All the victims have been African-American or Hispanic, leading people of color in the community to feel threatened. Police have not yet discovered a motive, but have not ruled out the possibility the bombs could be hate crimes. 4 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 No surprise to me, and Austin is supposed to be the liberal mecca of Texas. Yeah, right. Years ago, I was warned to stay away from music venues that were on the eastside of Hwy 35 (it splits the city in half, in more ways than topography), because it was considered the "bad" side of town. Yay America! 4 Link to comment
SweePea59 March 19, 2018 Share March 19, 2018 Oddly, I do think that cats have certain personality traits (?) that go with their coloration. Orange cats tend to be super friendly (and mostly males). Black cats are good at finding things. I think I used to know a few more, but forgot them. 5 Link to comment
Capricasix March 20, 2018 Share March 20, 2018 Speaking of tuxedo cats, those of you who are on Twitter might want to follow Curious Zelda... 7 Link to comment
Petunia13 March 20, 2018 Share March 20, 2018 All those tuxedo carat are so cute! And dapper. There have been bombings in the Austin TX believed to be targeting POC please be vigilant of any strange packages or boxes anywhere- some even have trip wires. Even outside of Austin be mindful. Back to a lighter note I still dislike my job and have been searching. Sometimes finding a job within a pay and location and culture criteria is hard then if you do if here's hoping they like you or someone didn't wow them first. The bright spot is I'm employed and G had been so supportive. 7 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 20, 2018 Share March 20, 2018 52 minutes ago, Capricasix said: Speaking of tuxedo cats, those of you who are on Twitter might want to follow Curious Zelda... Those eyes and whiskers are fantastic! ... Catnip pie <snerk> "When they go low, we get high high high ..." 51 minutes ago, Petunia13 said: All those tuxedo carat are so cute! And dapper. There have been bombings in the Austin TX believed to be targeting POC please be vigilant of any strange packages or boxes anywhere- some even have trip wires. Even outside of Austin be mindful. Back to a lighter note I still dislike my job and have been searching. Sometimes finding a job within a pay and location and culture criteria is hard then if you do if here's hoping they like you or someone didn't wow them first. The bright spot is I'm employed and G had been so supportive. Tuxies are great cats. The bomber has moved from targeting the "bad" side of town to the "good," and has the whole city of Austin petrified. I was at three different venues where security was wanding entrants and dogs sniffing crotches. Normally, I would take my morning run through the city to Rendon Park, but instead I've been going to a indoor running track across the street (indoor tracks stink and the gym lugs need to roll their tongues back into their collective head -- Gyms need a serious #MeToo house-cleaning). Petunia, you're doing everything you're supposed to do, and your support is top notch -- You will find the right job. U.S. sled hockey team wins gold at the Paralympics with last-minute heroics Great game! 6 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 20, 2018 Share March 20, 2018 First day of the Spring Equinox 2018! 8 Link to comment
Snaporaz March 21, 2018 Share March 21, 2018 Happy Spring, Preverts! We're having a snowstorm right now here in western Pennsyltucky, but that's ok. Spring always makes me extra-frisky, and a little snow won't bring me down. I hope things are greener wherever you may be. Speaking of storms, damn, Stormy's lawyer is hot! ? 9 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 21, 2018 Share March 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Snaporaz said: Speaking of storms, damn, Stormy's lawyer is hot! ? Oh, my yes ... Michael Avenatti is a well turned out man, charming and in-demand SoCal litigator. 7 Link to comment
ByTor March 21, 2018 Share March 21, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Snaporaz said: We're having a snowstorm right now here in western Pennsyltucky One in Philadelphia area as well. I HATE snow and the horrible car crashes and shoveling heart attacks/back injuries it causes!!!! Edited March 21, 2018 by ByTor 7 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 21, 2018 Share March 21, 2018 SoCal is getting rain. The areas from the burned out wildfires in January are under evacuation because of a 'atmospheric river' storm coming off the Pacific ... As if rain on its own wasn't enough reason for Left Coasters to panic, let's have a disorderly evacuation. 5 Link to comment
Gloriole33 March 21, 2018 Share March 21, 2018 Up to 18" expected in my area of Central Pennsyltucky. Mr. Gloriole and I have been out four times during the storm and have managed to keep the sidewalks clear. The cars are completely plowed in and the street is a mess. Our neighbors have been a great help and blessing. Happy Spring, Preverts! 9 Link to comment
ByTor March 21, 2018 Share March 21, 2018 Cars plowed in, @Gloriole33? Wow, I'm jealous, not a plow to be seen here :( 3 Link to comment
Gloriole33 March 21, 2018 Share March 21, 2018 Be careful what you wish for, ByTor. Plowed streets are great, but utterly useless if you can't get your vehicle out of its parking space and you can't get out because the plows threw up huge, heavy chunks of icy snow and buried your car in the process. I think that's what is referred to as a Catch-22. If the plows would sweep the snow away it'd be swell but that's not how it plays out in reality. Keep the faith in Philly. 10 Link to comment
ByTor March 22, 2018 Share March 22, 2018 Well, I live in a townhouse and park in a parking lot. Last night I parked in a spot where the plow normally doesn't plow the cars in too bad, but of course he left a huge pile next to my front driver's side tire. I shoveled myself out, then moved to a spot that was plowed out. In any event, I'll be sore as hell tomorrow! 5 Link to comment
boes March 22, 2018 Share March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, ByTor said: My poor Easter decorations: OMG, By Tor! It's Easter Apocalypse. I hope you have an ample supply of chocolate on hand. And wine. 12 Link to comment
crowsworks March 22, 2018 Share March 22, 2018 On a darker note: Is it wrong of me to hope the hipster couple who get the old blind man to guide them to the outlook get Toonces-ed off the cliff? 4 Link to comment
AngelKitty March 22, 2018 Share March 22, 2018 Here in South Florida we're having a bit of a cold snap - it's 55 degrees this morning, but once the sun comes up, it won't take long to warm up. This is why I moved to Florida from Maine over 20 years ago. 4 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 22, 2018 Share March 22, 2018 March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb ... Or so says the Farmers Almanac. The station rain gauge says 2.27 inches and it's pouring. 9 hours ago, crowsworks said: On a darker note: Is it wrong of me to hope the hipster couple who get the old blind man to guide them to the outlook get Toonces-ed off the cliff? Yes. 4 Link to comment
ByTor March 22, 2018 Share March 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said: March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb ... Or so says the Farmers Almanac. Looks like the lion ate the lamb this year LOL. 6 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt March 22, 2018 Share March 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, ByTor said: Looks like the lion ate the lamb this year LOL. The weather has been brutal. Speaking of water, potable, not the frozen snow and falling from the sky sort ... Today is World Water Day! If you have a free couple of hours to spare from shoveling, catching up on what you didn't get around to during the week, errands, laundry or hanging out, World Vision is sponsoring their 2018 Global 6K for Water. You can walk, run, saunter, donate your time or money to give others fresh water where there was none. 6 Link to comment
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