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The music was great, the movie was AWFUL.

Where was this picture taken? Is there a story behind it?

No epiphanies yet, but I'm discovering that an artistic skill in seasoning (something I'm still learning about) makes quite a bit of difference. Garlic is my new best friend!

Please call me Paul, as per my signature!

I knew you'd show up here!

I should mention that I do a LOT of listening while exercising- either watching the TVs at the gym or listening to tunes of my own. This REALLY can make the time fly by. Anyone have any exercise music favorites?

In the short time (a couple of months) I've been going to the gym I've gone from "dreading it" to "craving it" (at least a little). I can see the whole exercise thing becoming an addiction. I want to get to the point that I can enjoy it more- then I think I'll be on my way. The similarities to musical pursuits are not lost on me- "the journey is its own reward"!

After a long period of procrastination, I finally went in for a physical in August, something I feared and avoided for a long time until my "fear of doctors and medical procedures" finally was surpassed by my "fear of not knowing where I was at health-wise". I got tired of being scared I guess. My fear of all things medical goes way back to childhood- I envy those of you unaffected by this phobia. Anyway, I came through it with no major surprises (the usual things people of my age- 47 - and lifestyle worry about: liver/heart disease, cancer (always a wild card), diabetes etc.) other than the realization that it's time to lose some weight before it kicks my ass. So (after being really grateful that I for now have no major problems) I've joined a gym and have a trainer who kicks my ass once a week. It's a real drag changing habits, but my resolve is strong (as it was three years ago when I smoked my last cig). I also participated in a "sleep study" recently to deal with poor sleep quality and probable apnea. I probably will start using of one those machines when I sleep, which will take some adjustment, but my sleep is so crappy now that I'm basically narcoleptic during the day, which really sucks. That's a whole 'nother thread right there. Very interesting experience. Anyway, the reason I started this thread was to see if any others are going through similar changes, and perhaps want to contribute words of wisdom. I also have had to really change my diet, so much of the food-related things I used to do in the kitchen are now taboo. I'm also interested in any recipes etc. that are healthy and don't taste like shit. I should add that I'm not planning to participate in any high-speed fad diets, just a lifestyle-change commitment for the long run. Moderation, diet, exercise (lots of exercise ). No more soft drinks, fried foods, buffets, crappy fast food etc. although I've been told an occasional lapse should not be considered failure. Change (on a long-term basis) can really only happen when YOU want it to- not because someone else "thinks you should do it". That's how I was able to quit smoking. Of course, concern for loved ones is always a great motivator. We don't have kids, but I still don't want to check out just yet. I know my problems are pretty insignificant compared to what some here have dealt with, but it's a big deal for me to confront this. The anxieties connected with this have had a negative effect on musical considerations including composition/arranging and improvisation. These issues have already improved following the "confrontation". There's more to share here, but this is a good start and I hope to get some responses. Thanks folks! EDIT: I should add that my goal is to lose about 75 pounds. I think if I say that publicly it might help me stay on task- not that I intend to turn this into a Weight Watchers meeting.

...not to mention the 1779 mgs of sodium. I used to enjoy the occasional McGriddle, but the nutritional stats are just about as bad so that's no longer allowed. Smoothies, baby. Taste great and keep things percolatin'.

h A p P y B i R t H d A y M a R e N! ! ! Hope you have a wonderful day! And please come visit more often. Please!

Here's creepy for you. Yowsah! Your arterties will look like the main road out of Houston before Rita hit.

I've heard a variety of definitions of this word. When looking it up I only see it spelled as "epistrophe". At one point I thought someone mentioned that it was some kind of medical procedure . Someone else said it was the "study of monks" . I've seen a definition of it as referring to similar phrases, or phrases ending in a similar manner. either of the latter two would certainly make more sense. Does anyone know the definition for sure, and how it applies to the Monk tune? I know I'll get a definitive answer here. Thanks!

I thought in the first season of the MASH series the writers at least attempted to preserve aspects of the movie- it was darker, less PC for sure. Then it was "bleached" for mass consumption and became the "laugh track sitcom" for the rest of its duration. I remember hearing Altman really hated the series, no surprise there though.

I think it's obvious the creepy vibe is intentional. All the ads have similar creepiness. Some kind of oddball ad campaign I guess. And how about that nasty-ass coronary-on-a-plate giant breakfast sandwich they're advertising. Come on, fess up, who's had one?

Pork Pie Hat? Day Of Swine And Roses? Ham I Blue? Ain't Nothin' But A Downed Hog? Jowls Friends?

Don't think so. Poor bastard.

H a P p Y B i R t H d A y M a T t H e W ! ! !

Frank Cady (a.k.a. Sam Drucker) Still alive!

Thad's solo on Blues O'Mighty (track 2) is IMHO one of his best on record. It cracks me up every time I hear it. As Mike said, this recording shouldn't have been titled in such a way as to invite inevitable comparisons to the original. It's not the classic that BITAT is, but it's great in its own way. BTW, I've always referred to this AOTW as "Blues and the Abstract Truth" without the word "The" in front. I guess I need to change that habit. Good call, John!

Very sad she's gone. Very grateful her talents were so well documented these last years. This one might be my favorite, and the title says it all: Taste, grace and class. And a hell of a pianist too. RIP

Not wrong at all. I hope you realize we (actually, just me) also were having a little fun at your expense. I guess I misinterpreted " ". Seemed like you were pissed. And I certainly don't care when Tequila was written, although I'm sure Mike Fitzgerald knows the answer.

Hey, was that a dig at Bird? ← Wow, Glenn......a 4-angry-smilie response. Your first, I believe. Welcome to the board! EDIT: Also interesting that your comment was construed as an insult to Bird. Was it interpreted as a reference to the famous Bird-plays-Bar Mitzvah gig? Had Tequila been written yet? Was he playing tenor? I think you were dissing Joe Henderson. Who the hell do you think you are? Anyhow?

Unnecessary post deleted. Sorry.

Yes, he's already out-posted Sangrey.