tomthestagman
Spectator
And by what stage name does the fair Marie MacDonald Maclaughlin Laurie perform?
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I had to look it up, which is cheating...so I won’t say, being the good honest wholesome Midwestern girl that I am.
Let’s see if someone who really knows the answer posts.
windar
Teller of Tales
Wholesome?I had to look it up, which is cheating...so I won’t say, being the good honest wholesome Midwestern girl that I am.
Let’s see if someone who really knows the answer posts.
I was thinking Piper Laurie, but she was born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit...
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montycrusto
Guest
I had to loolook it up as well. Fail.
cynthia the inocent
Tribune
I didn't know any of this
The educational component of CF addresses topics far afield from wood and nails and sweat and blood and nudity.
The educational component of CF addresses topics far afield from wood and nails and sweat and blood and nudity.
At least every now and than we do interrupt regularly scheduled programming for something uplifting
twonines
LIMERICUS
It is easy for us Brits, so I won`t spoil it by revealing the answer, but there`s a clue.I had to look it up, which is cheating...so I won’t say, being the good honest wholesome Midwestern girl that I am.
Let’s see if someone who really knows the answer posts.
Crux-Emperor Baracus X
Rectidolor
Let me guess....Lulu. ??
Crux-Emperor Baracus X
Rectidolor
This day today....
William John Clifton Haley passed away...
Better known as Bill Haley,the first 'King of Rock n Roll.'
(pictured here,with his successor)
6 July 1925. - 9 February 1981
Synonymous with hits,such as
"Rock around the Clock"
"Shake,Rattle and Roll"
and "See you later,Alligator"....plus others.
R.I.P Bill Haley.
William John Clifton Haley passed away...
Better known as Bill Haley,the first 'King of Rock n Roll.'
(pictured here,with his successor)
6 July 1925. - 9 February 1981
Synonymous with hits,such as
"Rock around the Clock"
"Shake,Rattle and Roll"
and "See you later,Alligator"....plus others.
R.I.P Bill Haley.
For Americans of a certain age, by which I mean rapidly aging Boomers like me, actor Robert Conrad's passing at 84
brings back memories of one of the weirdest products of the mid-60’s spy movie and TV boom.
brings back memories of one of the weirdest products of the mid-60’s spy movie and TV boom.
twonines
LIMERICUS
At the height of Bill Haley`s fame there was a cartoon in the Daily Telegraph of a violinist and a flautist coming out of The Royal Academy of Music and as they parted, the violinist said "See you later, Haley hater"
malins
Stumbling Seeker
Li Wenliang, died 7 February 2020 at the age of 33, you will perhaps like me, have heard of him recently, but never before.
His fate is a reminder of the true importance of Freedom of Speech.
It's not only about whether you are allowed to draw a cartoon of this or that, or use this or that word.
But if you're allowed to communicate the very basic truths you've seen with your own eyes, that could avert a threat to many.
As such it's truly a matter of life & death,
"He who holds the firewood for the masses is the one who freezes to death in wind and snow." - Xuecun Murong
"Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves!" - Ironically, the opening line of Chinese national anthem.
www.nytimes.com
His fate is a reminder of the true importance of Freedom of Speech.
It's not only about whether you are allowed to draw a cartoon of this or that, or use this or that word.
But if you're allowed to communicate the very basic truths you've seen with your own eyes, that could avert a threat to many.
As such it's truly a matter of life & death,
"He who holds the firewood for the masses is the one who freezes to death in wind and snow." - Xuecun Murong
"Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves!" - Ironically, the opening line of Chinese national anthem.
Widespread Outcry in China Over Death of Coronavirus Doctor (Published 2020)
The doctor, Li Wenliang, had been silenced by the police after warning about the new coronavirus that has killed hundreds in China and sickened thousands.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder
Joseph Shabalala
Joseph Shabalala
Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dies
The musician founded the world-famous South African choral group and directed it for 50 years.
www.bbc.co.uk
twonines
LIMERICUS
Very good, they were even better in live performance, I managed to see them in the 1980s .Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder
Joseph Shabalala
Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dies
The musician founded the world-famous South African choral group and directed it for 50 years.www.bbc.co.uk
old slave
FELIS RESPICIENS
General Motors has said it will retire the iconic Australian car brand Holden as it leaves more markets.
And I never got to crash one!
Who put that tree there?