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what's your point?

3rd episode was again interesting.

Don't call me Shirley.

I always called him 'the cutest little quarterback in the league' when he played.

So you wanted to give him some assistance in the public restroom? Now we know how you got your screen name.

Don't hold your breath. 🤑☹️😢

Heathen!

That's basically me except for the horoscopes, jumble, & watching Fox news. And because (except for some of the sports content) it's free online, whereas the Daily News only allows a few free articles per month. I know all political articles in the post are slanted republican whereas in the Daily News they slant democratic. I pick and choose what to read in both and take everything with the appropriate right/left grain of salt.

The Emmy Award-nominated actor who plays cunning crime boss Richard Wheatley on “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” is moving to “FBI: Most Wanted,” following the departure of series lead Julian McMahon. Both series are created and executive produced by Dick Wolf, the kingpin of procedural dramas. It’s not known who McDermott will play on “Most Wanted,” but with McMahon’s team leader Jess LaCroix exiting, it’s easy to envision McDermott picking up his mantle. The 60-year-old Golden Globe Award winner rose to prominence in the late 1990s as the deeply sensitive and compassionate legal eagle Bobby Donnell on the hit ABC series “The Practice.” As Wheatley, McDermott shines playing against type with the role of the narcissist narcotics lord. It tracks with some of his more recent roles; most notably in 2020′s “Hollywood,” in which he portrayed a pimp who runs business out of a gas station. His “Organized Crime” character was reportedly only supposed to appear in the show’s first season, but proved to be so popular as the arch nemesis to Christopher Meloni’s Detective Elliot Stabler that McDermott was given a very “lucrative” deal to shoot eight episodes for the “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” spinoff’s second season. https://news.yahoo.com/dylan-mcdermott-shifting-dick-wolf-180100298.html

tee-hee 😎😁😝

Not even for one second.

A pizza deliveryman shot a would-be carjacker six times in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood on Thursday night, cops said. The 39-year-old pizza guy was delivering food on H Street just before 7:40 p.m. when an armed man approached him and tried to steal his car, WPVI-TV reported. The pizza man, who had a concealed carry permit, drew his gun and blasted the 23-year-old attacker, cops told the station. The failed thief returned fire but didn’t hit the victim, WPVI said. The would-be carjacker was driven to Temple University Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, according to the station. There have already been 90 carjackings in Philadelphia this year as officials in the City of Brotherly Love ramp up patrols to fight a surge in vehicle crime, WPVI stated. Last year, there were 757 carjackings — up from 404 in 2020, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Thursday’s shooting was the second time this month a potential carjacking victim flipped the script and opened fire on the person trying to steal their car. On Jan. 14, a 60-year-old man shot a 16-year-old in both legs after the teenager tried to take his car in the West Mount Airy neighborhood, according to the Inquirer. More than a dozen shots were exchanged when the botched theft turned violent, but the victim wasn’t injured. The man, who was licensed to carry the weapon, didn’t face any charges for shooting the teen, the newspaper reported. I guess Philadelphians are a pheisty bunch. @WilliamM probably carries a howitzer when he goes out. https://nypost.com/2022/01/28/philadelphia-delivery-man-shoots-would-be-carjacker-in-kensington/

31-year-old man who plunged 9 stories, landed on BMW in NJ released from hospital The man who plunged nine stories from a New Jersey high-rise and landed on a BMW has recovered from injuries and was released from a hospital. The 31-year-old — who smashed through the roof of a black BMW 330i parked below 26 Journal Square in Jersey City when he jumped — had been in critical condition in the days after his dramatic fall on Oct. 6. But despite a mangled right arm, possible internal injuries and bloody gashes on his head, the guy left a treatment center in mid-December, said Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, a spokeswoman for Jersey City. “The man survived and was released from the hospital last month,” she said of the still-unidentified man. The federal health privacy law HIPAA prevented her from going into more detail about his current condition, she said. Just moments after the man’s roughly 100-foot fall, he appeared to be badly injured but still talking and briefly walking. He stood up with his right arm dangling at his side and asked, according to a passerby said at the time, “What happened?” “I heard a big boom and I didn’t think it was a person at first,” Christina Smith, 21, who shot footage of the aftermath. “The back window of the car just busted out — exploded. Then the guy jumped up and started screaming. His arm was all twisted.” Video she filmed shows the jumper — who didn’t work inside the building, and later said he “wanted to die” — screaming in pain with upper body injuries, and a face mask strap still dangling from his ear. The day after his plunge, authorities told The Post his condition was “now life-threatening,” but he pulled through and was released from the hospital after two months of treatment, said Wallace-Scalcione. The man was released from the hospital after two months of treatment. https://nypost.com/2022/01/28/new-jersey-man-who-jumped-9-stories-landed-on-bmw-released-from-hospital/

Shouldn't we all behave ALL of the time because Santa is watching?

So was your dad was an etiquette instructor or a Sunday school teacher?

New series on Freeform. I watched on Hulu. Only actor I recognized was Ally Sheedy as the mom. The first two episodes held my attention. New episodes Fridays. SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE 100% AVERAGE TOMATOMETER 67% AVERAGE AUDIENCE SCORE SERIES INFO A public flameout at a New York media company forces 20-something alcoholic Samantha Fink to move back home with her overbearing mother; Samantha then sets out on a path to figure out her best self while confronted with remnants of her old life. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/single_drunk_female

He was 74.

Why have a best man for your wedding when you can have a best mutt? A Michigan couple proved every dog does indeed have his day after the groom made their pet pooch his “best boy” at their wedding. They also posted photos of the groomsdog on Facebook. “We could not have asked for a better wedding day,” Shane Hudson, 34, told Caters News Agency after marrying Amanda Hudson, 32, with their 3-year-old, tuxedo-wearing canine Weller standing beside them at the altar. The Hazel Park residents had always wanted their pet, a mastiff-Staffordshire bull terrier mix, to be part of their big day but couldn’t decide on his role. Initially tapping Weller to be the ring bearer, the pup-loving paramours “ultimately landed on him being the ‘best boy’ because, well, he is,” said Shane. “Weller is our world,” fawned the salesman, who adopted the dog as a puppy and reportedly brings him anywhere the newlyweds can take him. Thankfully, the Hudsons managed to nail down a dog-friendly venue for the occasion, and the party animal was able to accompany the couple as they said “I do,” Caters reported. Weller then joined the afterparty, whereupon he lived it up late into the night with the guests until he was dog-tired. “The day was absolutely perfect, we have some nontraditional tastes and really focused on the celebration of our love for each other,” gushed Shane of their paw-fect knot-tying ceremony. Naturally, dubbing a pooch “best man” might seem neglectful of lifelong human friends; however, the other guests were allegedly amenable to the Hudsons’ decision. “We are those annoying dog people who post pictures and videos of Weller all over our social media, so Weller has a mini fan base with our friends and family,” Shane said. Not to mention that the couple “worked very hard” on the mutt’s training ahead of the wedding to ensure he didn’t cause a scene. Shane added that he and his wife are still “getting compliments on how well-behaved he was.” https://nypost.com/2022/01/20/best-man-dog-steals-the-show-at-couples-wedding/

A speeding motorcyclist who was being tracked by a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter was killed in a brutal head-on crash during the chase. The unidentified cyclist was speeding down Roscoe Boulevard in West Hills, Calif. at about 1 p.m. on Thursday before slamming head-on into a vehicle making a left turn. Cops initially ran the license plate and determined the motorcycle was stolen, LAPD spokesman Sgt. Bruce Borihanh told the Post. The officers then called on an LAPD helicopter to track the motorcyclist, who took off at a high speed. Sgt. Borihanh said police vehicles did not pursue the motorcyclist. A local CBS news station following the pursuit caught the violent impact live on air. “Oh my Gosh!” the anchor said while clasping her hands to her face. “We have just seen — sorry, we just saw that motorcycle crash into a car there at the intersection.” Borihanh said the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. https://nypost.com/2022/01/20/motorcymotorcyclist-fleeing-lapd-dies-in-horrendous-crashclist-killed-in-lapd-pursuit/

LIVE IN A CONVERTED WONDER BREAD FACTORY (if you've got the dough) https://nypost.com/2022/01/17/historic-wonder-bread-factory-in-hoboken-turns-into-luxury-building/

Escape from NYC with your very own private island, just 30 minutes away https://nypost.com/2022/01/17/escape-nyc-with-your-very-own-private-island-30-minutes-away/ You can now buy your very own private island just 30 minutes from Manhattan — if you have $4.9 million to burn. Located in the upscale New Rochelle community known as Premium Point, the Mediterranean-style waterfront estate on Oak Island spans a colossal 7,800 square feet on nearly three-quarters of an acre of property. Modeled after an Italian villa, it boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a pool, as well as access to a private beach and boathouse, not to mention 24/7 security. For easy accessibility, the island is connected to the mainland by a 50-foot-long concrete bridge, erected when the house was constructed in 1917. The current owners have updated the residence to include a two-story addition complete with wine room and terrace with a built-in fireplace overlooking the water. The estate offers views of Long Island Sound and Premium Mill Pond and is one of some 60 islands that dot the shores of Westchester County. “You’re on the cusp of New Rochelle, which is bustling, but also the quaint village of Larchmont,” Margaret Grasso of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices told Realtor.com. “You have the best of both worlds.” The exclusive gated yachting community of Premium Point, founded in 1882, hearkens back to the Gilded Age. Back then, New Rochelle was known as “Queen City of the Sound” and a popular summer destination for the wealthy. The home at 20 Premium Point is also a relative bargain. In 2010, an estate in the community designed by Stanford White, with landscaping by Fredrick Olmstead, hit the market for $12 million. Known as “All Views,” it was built in 1890 by banker and avid yachtsman C. Oliver Iselin. Other notable Premium Point residents over the years have included artist Norman Rockwell, J.P. Morgan, Revlon founder Charles Revson, LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, Nigerian billionaire and diplomat Antonio Deinde Fernandez and former Yankees manager Joe Torre. The community has had its share of scandal. In 2005, several owners reportedly sued the community’s board over maintenance fees, which at the time cost as much as $30,000, alleging the board made “secret agreements” with select owners. The expansive patio with an entertainment lounge and an al fresco dining space. realtor.com The expansive pool and hot tub are surrounded by a lush landscape. realtor.com An entertainment-centered living room with wall-to-wall arched colonial windows. realtor.com The formal living room. realtor.com The family room. realtor.com The private island is just 30 minutes from Manhattan. realtor.com The kitchen featuring two islands. realtor.com The formal dining room. The primary bedroom with a terrace and a wood-burning fireplace. realtor.com The expansive terrace off of the primary bedroom. realtor.com The primary bathroom with a sinking tub.

DEAR ABBY: Is it customary to give a house cleaner or cleaning service lunch or offer them food if they are doing an extensive cleaning job? I ask because my mother-in-law hired a cleaning crew. She watches my infant daughter during the day. She doesn't cook or clean, although I pay her. Well, she gave the crew lunch. Mind you, she didn't ask me if it was OK or if I wanted the leftovers for my own lunch. I wouldn't mind, but I'm wondering if this is typical. -- CLEANING CREW LUNCH DEAR CLEANING CREW: Let me put it this way: It is intelligent and hospitable to offer lunch if you want a happy, energetic cleaning crew who look forward to coming back. The practice is not uncommon. P.S. If there are leftovers you would like to have for lunch, take them with you before the housekeepers arrive.

I thought the first episode showed some promise. The central character is interesting.

And which of the two are you?

No, my former roommate learned the recipe (and the one for pineapple pie that started this thread) from her aunt who called it that. Of course, the aunt has been thin her whole life, whereas my former roommate & I have not. BTW, if you can't find skor bars, heath or twix will do in a pinch.