In my last comment the word “continuing” was changed to “confusing” and later “increasingly” changed to “unceasingly”. Is this some sort of new-fangled AI spellcheck!?! That said, I do like the word “unceasingly”. 😅
Thanks Nathan! Really trying to start a movement with Forty'leven - it does roll off the tongue, doesn't it? Except now the birthday boy is trying to push forty-twelve too, and I'm like "You're not getting this at all. Just stop." SMH 🤣
Me too ( no hashtag) in no particular order. Happy Birthday ( again) to your very charming hubby. While it’s a ways off, 60’leven gives raise to the hope of one more year in a way-too-fast decade. No, I had never heard of the Upstairs Lounge attack. Orlando comes to mind. Someday we’ll finish our chat about the confusing relevance of Queer Celebrations ( aka Pride). Never been a fan of Eurovision but admit that I’m unceasingly perceiving it as something to be consumed in the company of other festive types.
Yes, the piece was really eye-opening - I had heard about it, but it obviously has not received the scholarly and cultural attention it deserves; even the book I mentioned was self-published by the author - have not read it but seems like something deserving of more support. Thanks so much, Chloe, I always really appreciate your thoughtful comments!
Happy birthday! And thank you for reminding me of a "must-see" corny piece of TV watching during my entire childhood and teen years! Europeans love to bash the Eurovision show but take a perverse pleasure in watching it! And I love Lost City of Z...
Lost City of Z was a solid - the whole scene at the Royal Society meeting "Baa Baa! Savages with complex cities? Preposterous!" really had us in stitches... Thanks for the birthday wishes, Martine, they have been conveyed... ::))
Thanks for sharing the story about the tragic New Orleans fire. I was unaware. It's so important to remember the darker pages of our history. Y'all have an amazing celebration together!
You must have a really dreamy and charming husband! Happy birthday to him. I am sure no matter how he pronounces forty'leven that it is filled with charm and overflowing with cuteness.
Happy birthday to your husband, dear Troy! Have a fantastic celebration. I hope one day we can all live in peace and joy and safety. It is cool you follow Eurovision. I used to watch it all the time, but then I wasn't so much a fan of the direction of the music. But maybe it's becoming better again? My one sadness is that they eliminated Russia. And I get why, I do, but it's not the people's fault in Russia, they shouldn't be punished for this. But I get it on an emotional level. Ukrainian/Russian in me is very conflicted about this though overall. Also Serduchka, omg, love Serduchka.
My favorite ambiguous movie ending is “Lost in Translation,” also one of my favorite movies.
Thank you, Troy. First I've heard of the UpStairs massacre.
In my last comment the word “continuing” was changed to “confusing” and later “increasingly” changed to “unceasingly”. Is this some sort of new-fangled AI spellcheck!?! That said, I do like the word “unceasingly”. 😅
Love a good adverb! ❤️
Happy birthday to the hubby!! 🎉
Forty'leven. A fine age to be. And a fine word, it rolls off the tongue with a pleasing lilt.
I will confess my ignorance to the tragic fire. Truly awful. But thank you for raising awareness.
Re: euro. A real staple of my childhood in the UK. Terry Wogan's commentary. England always scoring Nil pwah.
Thanks Nathan! Really trying to start a movement with Forty'leven - it does roll off the tongue, doesn't it? Except now the birthday boy is trying to push forty-twelve too, and I'm like "You're not getting this at all. Just stop." SMH 🤣
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Me too ( no hashtag) in no particular order. Happy Birthday ( again) to your very charming hubby. While it’s a ways off, 60’leven gives raise to the hope of one more year in a way-too-fast decade. No, I had never heard of the Upstairs Lounge attack. Orlando comes to mind. Someday we’ll finish our chat about the confusing relevance of Queer Celebrations ( aka Pride). Never been a fan of Eurovision but admit that I’m unceasingly perceiving it as something to be consumed in the company of other festive types.
Thanks Richard! Gosh, I'm not confused at all about the continuing relevance of Pride, I hope I didn't convey that - we definitely should talk more.
Wow, The Nation piece is an intense read, I had no idea that took place, thank you for speaking to it.
I wish your husband a beautiful birthday, and I’m so sorry to hear that he keeps mispronouncing his age, but many happy returns nonetheless.
I’m almost too embarrassed to admit that I didn’t know Celine did Eurovision (and won!) but thank goodness I do now!
Yes, the piece was really eye-opening - I had heard about it, but it obviously has not received the scholarly and cultural attention it deserves; even the book I mentioned was self-published by the author - have not read it but seems like something deserving of more support. Thanks so much, Chloe, I always really appreciate your thoughtful comments!
Happy birthday! And thank you for reminding me of a "must-see" corny piece of TV watching during my entire childhood and teen years! Europeans love to bash the Eurovision show but take a perverse pleasure in watching it! And I love Lost City of Z...
Lost City of Z was a solid - the whole scene at the Royal Society meeting "Baa Baa! Savages with complex cities? Preposterous!" really had us in stitches... Thanks for the birthday wishes, Martine, they have been conveyed... ::))
Thanks for sharing the story about the tragic New Orleans fire. I was unaware. It's so important to remember the darker pages of our history. Y'all have an amazing celebration together!
Thanks Ben! It was super-casual, but the Night of San Joan also happens on his birthday, so he likes to think all the fireworks are for him... 🤣🎆🧨
You must have a really dreamy and charming husband! Happy birthday to him. I am sure no matter how he pronounces forty'leven that it is filled with charm and overflowing with cuteness.
So dreamy, so charming, simply gushing with cuteness, the world's most adorable, most exquisite, most...Beautiful Princess! 👑🥰🤩
Happy birthday to your husband, dear Troy! Have a fantastic celebration. I hope one day we can all live in peace and joy and safety. It is cool you follow Eurovision. I used to watch it all the time, but then I wasn't so much a fan of the direction of the music. But maybe it's becoming better again? My one sadness is that they eliminated Russia. And I get why, I do, but it's not the people's fault in Russia, they shouldn't be punished for this. But I get it on an emotional level. Ukrainian/Russian in me is very conflicted about this though overall. Also Serduchka, omg, love Serduchka.
Thank you Nadia! "Imagine all the people living life in peace" - still relevant, on so many levels and in so many ways. Have a wonderful holiday!!!