Wendy

A site to bookmark: Johns Hopkins site tallying Coronavirus in real time.

Apparently, Diaper Don, at his South Carolina hate rally, is calling Coronavirus a hoax. Well, if any MAGA rubes get infected, I hope listening to this dangerous lie is worth dying for.

As the Coronavirus tanks the Dow and world markets, how ironic would it be if Trump and the GOP's disdain of science did them in? (CDC is largely gutted already. Comforting, no?) https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/market-plunge-over-coronavirus-fears-underscores-political-risk-to-trump/2020/02/24/331aa162-572a-11ea-9000-f3cffee23036_story.html#comments-wrapper

Guns 'N Roses did a cover of "Since I Don't Have You" back in the early '90s. Axl Rose being Axl Rose had to add in a line to the song that I think encompasses the whole Democratic position as of now: "Yep, we're f-u-c-k-e-d."

At 12:10 in this YT of commercials from 1983, is that Richard Shoberg (Tom Cudahy) in the Ultra Brite commercial? Sure looks like him!

What a dream come true that would be, especially if it would take Trump AND Barr (both obese!) out. And if McConnell and Graham could then stroke out, perfect! Yes, there would be Pence, but just remove his batteries 'til November...

This. SO. MUCH. FREAKING. THIS.

Susie is very concerned. Hope Sara Gideon makes her unemployed this November.

Hey, @dragonflies, what was the video? Says it is unavailable.

This should be the last Iowa Caucus. Jesus. This is ridiculous.

The GOP has effectively killed American Democracy, and the president is God. So...what are these American soldiers now fighting for, exactly?

Actually, I believe the opposite is true. Pretty sure Mason's age was adjusted to whomever played him. Think - been so long so I'm not sure I'm right - Gordon Thomson's Mason once referred to his mother leaving when he was around 11. Pretty sure he was younger under Lane Davies. So if the character's age depended on the actor, he stayed pretty consistent from Lane Davies to Terry Lester as both men were born in 1950. He then aged a bit under Gordon Thomson, who was born in 1945.

Well, if Bernie is the nominee (UGH!), at least when he loses, maybe his little followers will FINALLY STFU. And we can blame them for when this country finishes its journey down the toilet. Cold comfort, I know.

Remember that old quip attributed to Trump about Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yuvanovich and how she'd be "going through some stuff"? Well, some documents were released regarding Giuliani associate Lev Parnas and other criminal GOP elements tied to Trump...alluding to her being assassinated. And THAT is likely why she was given a heads up to leave ASAP. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ukraine-prosecutor-offered-information-related-to-biden-in-exchange-for-ambassadors-ouster-newly-released-materials-show/2020/01/14/cc45d19e-371e-11ea-9541-9107303481a4_story.html#comments-wrapper And wisdom has it that it was Pelosi that released this. Unsure if this is really the case, but if so, a smart move. Because this bombshell now it puts McConnell's sham trial at risk.

F-u-c-k Donald Trump and EVERY last Republican. War-mongering pieces of schitt. So, where are all the red hats?! Off to war you go! Take your Evangelical buddies with you while you're at it. And don't forget Donnie Jr. and Eric!

Not inherently political, but he did sing one political ditty for the 1970s "Schoolhouse Rock" educational cartoons! Singer Jack Sheldon, who lent his voice to "I'm Just A Bill", as well as "Conjunction Junction", has died. He was 88. As it is the political thread, here. Maybe this should be played again for the current Senate, to remind Toxic Turtle and the rest of what their job is supposed to be. This Generation X kid thanks you, Mr. Sheldon!

Yeah, but Paul was an obvious retcon, so I tend to ignore that. LOL! Interesting to note, as far as John/Marlena go, that when John/Isabella were on the cover of SOD in November 1991 (so when Roman I/Roman II were heating up and all the various romantic geometric shapes were looming amongst Marlena/Isabella and "the two Romans"), SOD claimed their mailbags were mainly pro John staying with Isabella and Marlena with Roman. Not to discount John/Marlena's massive fanbase (even if I'm not one of them as I'm not big on Marlena as a whole), but I found that surprising. Especially since, I believe, that was just prior to the pregnancy announcement with Brady. Then I'd get it, even if I do think John really did love Isabella and wasn't there just for the kid, etc. I wondered what would have happened in that regard if the rumor that John were to cheat on Isabella with Marlena happened (instead, Staci Greason decided not to renew, so we got the cancer story). I wondered if the loyalty would have just shifted to J&M as it did now or - because of Roman and Isabella - if there would be blow back. Especially when you consider how good Isabella was portrayed and how John was also a "white hat" character, etc. I guess we'll never know. Frankly, as a John/Isabella fan, I'm glad they got the ending they did. Because, with Reilly so "black and white and no shades of gray" character wise, I could see him doing to Isabella what was done with Kristen and, no thank you.

That's my affiliate! And while I never watched GL, my grandmother (RIP! ♥) was a CBS soap devotee and she hated that move. I had to set her VCR for her to record it after that change. I will note that - years later - it was moved to 10:00 a.m. (not much difference, I know) and remained a day behind to the very end, at least around here.

My God, this is still on?! I watched the very first and second seasons, as I was the target audience way back in 1992 (at 19/20). Now, maybe it was ALWAYS staged, but at least S1 and 2 gave the impression of being more off the cuff than staged from the never-ending draaaaaaaaaaama the ensuing seasons had. Probably why I quit watching so long ago. But I'll forever have a certain fondness for the original [as I read it went back there] NYC crew of Kevin, Heather, Norm, André, Eric, Julie, Becky - and Gouda, the dog!

I do remember the SOD issue previewing the Roman (John) and Diana wedding complete with Drake and Genie decked out in wedding garb - only for it to never happen. I think the Writers' Strike of '88 derailed a lot, and that was one of them. Still, SOD had egg on its face for that issue. The show actually sort of lucked out where Drake Hogestyn was concerned because, even though his acting was limited, he had charisma and charm to spare and seemed to spark with whomever the show threw at him. Remember Yvette, who was also involved with Victor? I know Roman shared scenes with her. Later, there was also a blonde shrink (?) named Whitney. I think this was also pre-Isabella. Then, after Isabella died, they had chemistry tested RoJohn with Dani Minnick's Rebecca. Now that I look at it, RoJohn seemed to have a thing for women whose names ended in vowels. LOL! Marlena Diana Isabella Yvette Rebecca I think Whitney was the exception. And that made RoJohn something of an outlier that he was able - when Marlena "died" in the '80s - to seemingly easily have success outside of that pairing. As was said, not every character is so lucky.

This is obviously VERY old, as it has almost been a full decade now (!) since she passed away, but I came across an old write up about a gathering that was held for the Days actors and BTS folks to honor Frances Reid, written by Michael Fairman, who was invited. It was nice reading all the stories and anecdotes, and I guess many past and present cast at the time had attended. One that I never knew that did - but obviously made sense - was Susan Flannery (Stephanie B&B, ex-Laura, Days). But Crystal Chappell was also there along with a ton of other names listed. It sounded like it was a blast. Here is the link if you want to read for the first time or reminisce: https://michaelfairmantv.com/donuts-in-heaven-days-of-our-lives-frances-reid-memorial-tribute/2010/03/29/

As I type, the late great David Canary is on WE in a Law & Order episode talking with the equally late great Jerry Orbach. (12/16, 6:00 p.m. episode).

It's all about the small victories here.

Maybe you're right. But if there is even one voter that voted for this a-s-s-h-o-l-e who, say, may have voted Dem before (there were apparently such voters), this could still serve its purpose. We'll see, I guess!