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Well this is interesting and pushing me towards getting tickets for CHESS?
Sarah Michelle Gellar's post on FB:
You all know my friend “superstar”strongdanny. You also might know that chessbway is my all time favorite music from a musical. In fact, it was one the things Danny and I first bonded over. And about ten years ago, Danny called me , and in secret, told me he was going to be writing a new book for Chess in the hopes of bringing it back to Broadway for the first time since I was 8 years old. I have followed his progress over the years, flying all over to see try outs and readings. Well he did it. I got to fly to nyc and see my favorite musical on Broadway (in the same theatre I first saw it in ) I am at a loss for words to tell you how brilliant every aspect of this show is. Obviously the book is incredible. But this cast exceeds all expectations. leamichele seeing you sing this show in person blew my mind. Your voice is a gift. nikriz watching you sing Anthem had me in tears. And aarontveit you are a rock star truly. Also have to mention thisishannahcruz iamibradleydean seanallankrill and thebrycecapades and the entire cast. I will be back (many times) Also the music you hear in this post is sung by murrayheadmusic - yes the brother of my ❤️ anthonystewardhead (who was also in the original west end production) I will always be tied to this show. And I’ll stop rambling, but Danny, there is nothing you can’t do. You are brilliant and deserve all the accolades that I know on their way.
Ironically, I started watching Buffy because I'd fallen in love with Anthony Stewart Head in Chess. My Buffy and Chess fandoms have collided?
I was obsessed with CHESS in the 1980s. I'm not now though? But it is intriguing that it's Gellar's favorite musical and she was flying all over the country to support Danny Strong (aka Jonathan from Buffy).
Another case of fandoms that have collided? Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, just stated in a recent interview that she comfort watches Buffy, specifically Season 6, and even came close to calling her most recent album - "Season 6". Someone in the comments to the video where she announces this - wondered how you can comfort watch S6. Folks, we all have things that comfort us? Some people like Hallmark Movies, some baseball games, some Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
I found Season 6 Buffy very relatable and comforting - and it's what brought me into the fandom. Don't judge. It's okay if you don't get it.
The fact that one of my favorite musicians does...is more than enough for me.
Oh from the Calvin and Hobbes Fandom - Bill Waterstone who drew and wrote Calvin and Hobbes, states that the two versions of Hobbes aren't meant to convey Calvin's imagination vs. Reality, but rather Calvin's perception of Hobbes and other's perceptions of Hobbes. Waterstone wanted to get across that we all see the world or perceive the world and reality differently, and literally drew those differences into his comic strip. [I've only really been a huge fan of Calvin and Hobbs when it comes to comic strips.]
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Optometrist appointment was obscenely expensive - it was the contact fittings and new contacts. My insurance refused to pay more than $51 for it. And the FSA wouldn't cover it. [I need contacts, because glasses give me a headache and I have no depth perception with them.]
But I rewarded myself with a trip to Planted to pick up a blueberry muffin, apple tart (about the same as the fruit tart, but better crust and a touch sweeter), corn bread, and a chocolate chip cookie. I ignored the Matcha glazed donut and the brownie (didn't much like either last round). Then took a long walk to the Seventh Avenue Subway Station (as opposed to the Carrol Gardens station) through Gowanus and Park Slope. It was a lovely afternoon - in the low sixties with clear blue skies, and the trees aflame with color, so why not?
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4. Have you ever received a birthday present that was just perfect for you? What was it?
Probably? But no real memory of it at the moment. My brain is blank.
5. Monopoly went on sale for the first time on this day in 1935. Have you ever played it?
Many, many, many times while growing up. Multiple versions. Not really a fan.
6. Have you ever listened to a play on the radio?
Yes, Star Wars radio play, along with a few others here and there.
7. How long can you stand on one leg – is it easier on your left leg, or your right leg?
Been doing a lot lately due to sciatic nerve - so about twenty-thirty minutes, maybe longer or as long as is necessary? Lately it is easier to stand on the left - because the right has sciatic nerve.
8. Have you ever collected pinecones to display in your home?
Not since I was a child. I have a small home now, so no space, also no pine cones that are readily available.
Photo from Today's Walk. Six to ten blocks down from my old brownstone apartment - they've really built a bunch of luxury apartments along the Gowanus (which smells like rotten eggs), and have a walk way along it (even though it still smells like rotten eggs). I'm so glad I moved to Kensington, better apartment, more trees, and it doesn't smell like rotten eggs.
Well this is interesting and pushing me towards getting tickets for CHESS?
Sarah Michelle Gellar's post on FB:
You all know my friend “superstar”
strongdanny. You also might know that chessbway is my all time favorite music from a musical. In fact, it was one the things Danny and I first bonded over. And about ten years ago, Danny called me , and in secret, told me he was going to be writing a new book for Chess in the hopes of bringing it back to Broadway for the first time since I was 8 years old. I have followed his progress over the years, flying all over to see try outs and readings. Well he did it. I got to fly to nyc and see my favorite musical on Broadway (in the same theatre I first saw it in ) I am at a loss for words to tell you how brilliant every aspect of this show is. Obviously the book is incredible. But this cast exceeds all expectations. leamichele seeing you sing this show in person blew my mind. Your voice is a gift. nikriz watching you sing Anthem had me in tears. And aarontveit you are a rock star truly. Also have to mention thisishannahcruz iamibradleydean seanallankrill and thebrycecapades and the entire cast. I will be back (many times) Also the music you hear in this post is sung by murrayheadmusic - yes the brother of my ❤️ anthonystewardhead (who was also in the original west end production) I will always be tied to this show. And I’ll stop rambling, but Danny, there is nothing you can’t do. You are brilliant and deserve all the accolades that I know on their way.Ironically, I started watching Buffy because I'd fallen in love with Anthony Stewart Head in Chess. My Buffy and Chess fandoms have collided?
I was obsessed with CHESS in the 1980s. I'm not now though? But it is intriguing that it's Gellar's favorite musical and she was flying all over the country to support Danny Strong (aka Jonathan from Buffy).
Another case of fandoms that have collided? Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, just stated in a recent interview that she comfort watches Buffy, specifically Season 6, and even came close to calling her most recent album - "Season 6". Someone in the comments to the video where she announces this - wondered how you can comfort watch S6. Folks, we all have things that comfort us? Some people like Hallmark Movies, some baseball games, some Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
I found Season 6 Buffy very relatable and comforting - and it's what brought me into the fandom. Don't judge. It's okay if you don't get it.
The fact that one of my favorite musicians does...is more than enough for me.
Oh from the Calvin and Hobbes Fandom - Bill Waterstone who drew and wrote Calvin and Hobbes, states that the two versions of Hobbes aren't meant to convey Calvin's imagination vs. Reality, but rather Calvin's perception of Hobbes and other's perceptions of Hobbes. Waterstone wanted to get across that we all see the world or perceive the world and reality differently, and literally drew those differences into his comic strip. [I've only really been a huge fan of Calvin and Hobbs when it comes to comic strips.]
********
Optometrist appointment was obscenely expensive - it was the contact fittings and new contacts. My insurance refused to pay more than $51 for it. And the FSA wouldn't cover it. [I need contacts, because glasses give me a headache and I have no depth perception with them.]
But I rewarded myself with a trip to Planted to pick up a blueberry muffin, apple tart (about the same as the fruit tart, but better crust and a touch sweeter), corn bread, and a chocolate chip cookie. I ignored the Matcha glazed donut and the brownie (didn't much like either last round). Then took a long walk to the Seventh Avenue Subway Station (as opposed to the Carrol Gardens station) through Gowanus and Park Slope. It was a lovely afternoon - in the low sixties with clear blue skies, and the trees aflame with color, so why not?
****
4. Have you ever received a birthday present that was just perfect for you? What was it?
Probably? But no real memory of it at the moment. My brain is blank.
5. Monopoly went on sale for the first time on this day in 1935. Have you ever played it?
Many, many, many times while growing up. Multiple versions. Not really a fan.
6. Have you ever listened to a play on the radio?
Yes, Star Wars radio play, along with a few others here and there.
7. How long can you stand on one leg – is it easier on your left leg, or your right leg?
Been doing a lot lately due to sciatic nerve - so about twenty-thirty minutes, maybe longer or as long as is necessary? Lately it is easier to stand on the left - because the right has sciatic nerve.
8. Have you ever collected pinecones to display in your home?
Not since I was a child. I have a small home now, so no space, also no pine cones that are readily available.
Photo from Today's Walk. Six to ten blocks down from my old brownstone apartment - they've really built a bunch of luxury apartments along the Gowanus (which smells like rotten eggs), and have a walk way along it (even though it still smells like rotten eggs). I'm so glad I moved to Kensington, better apartment, more trees, and it doesn't smell like rotten eggs.
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Date: 2025-11-12 01:43 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-11-12 02:27 am (UTC)But ABBA music is basically ear-worm songs. I listen to a song, and can't get it out of my head for weeks.
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Date: 2025-11-12 03:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-11-12 01:02 pm (UTC)I don't have any memory for music, lyrics, tunes, any of it. The best I can do is three words. But I can draw and paint things from memory.