12.07.2007
Now that you're here, now that you're near...
Xanadu the musical - we didn't go to see it because of the Broadway stage hand strike, although for most of the audience that was the only ticket they could get. No, we went because I insisted. Douglas Carter Beane created such amazing material for Julie White in "The Little Dog Laughed" that I figured this would also be brilliant. I never saw the movie so I don't know if it was as bad, but it wasn't great. But at least we had fun.
House & Garden redux
Goodbye...
http://www.houseandgarden.com/magazine/editor/dbletter_20071106
and good luck:
From: "Townsend, Chuck"Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:12:00 -0500To: Conde Nast Publications <_2086ed@condenast.com>Conversation: Condé Nast to Close House & Garden Magazine & WebsiteSubject: Condé Nast to Close House & Garden Magazine & Website
After considerable thought, we have decided to cease publication of House & Garden, effective with the December 2007 issue. The website, houseandgarden.com, will also be shut down. I would like to thank Dominique Browning and the entire staff for their award-winning efforts throughout the years. House and Garden’s intelligent and graceful editorial attracted a loyal readership. We were proud to publish it.
http://www.houseandgarden.com/magazine/editor/dbletter_20071106
and good luck:
From: "Townsend, Chuck"
After considerable thought, we have decided to cease publication of House & Garden, effective with the December 2007 issue. The website, houseandgarden.com, will also be shut down. I would like to thank Dominique Browning and the entire staff for their award-winning efforts throughout the years. House and Garden’s intelligent and graceful editorial attracted a loyal readership. We were proud to publish it.
12.05.2007
and one more thing
Write it 20 times on the blackboard, I WILL:
-Take time off between jobs no matter how bad they want me to start (didn't do this, although got time off for thanksgiving to make up for it)
-Ask for more money (did this)
-Negotiate for more vacation if they won't give me more money (tried to do this)
But I'm still glad I made the move.
-Take time off between jobs no matter how bad they want me to start (didn't do this, although got time off for thanksgiving to make up for it)
-Ask for more money (did this)
-Negotiate for more vacation if they won't give me more money (tried to do this)
But I'm still glad I made the move.
December here we come
Since we missed November altogether, here's the rundown:
Arthur got pneumonia (who knew dogs got this?) and spent 7 days in the doggy hospital in isolation. Poor thing. But now she's fine, would never know she was sick.
Maria and I spent the week of Thanksgiving in NOLA with Theresa and Brian, Signe and Bob. Was a bit quiet and things are just not okay there, but it is pretending to be fine. At least the jambalaya at Mother's is the same as ever. Streetcar is now working from Canal to Napoleon. Best find: gay-owned restaurant called Petunia's. Yes, it's got hot pink walls, and pain perdu (french toast for the uninitiated) to die for. And the National World War II museum is really amazing. Must go to the museum of Southern Art next time.
Oh, and Conde Nast decided to shut down House & Garden, out of the clear blue sky. The nerve of them. Anyone looking for a fabulous managing editor?
Arthur got pneumonia (who knew dogs got this?) and spent 7 days in the doggy hospital in isolation. Poor thing. But now she's fine, would never know she was sick.
Maria and I spent the week of Thanksgiving in NOLA with Theresa and Brian, Signe and Bob. Was a bit quiet and things are just not okay there, but it is pretending to be fine. At least the jambalaya at Mother's is the same as ever. Streetcar is now working from Canal to Napoleon. Best find: gay-owned restaurant called Petunia's. Yes, it's got hot pink walls, and pain perdu (french toast for the uninitiated) to die for. And the National World War II museum is really amazing. Must go to the museum of Southern Art next time.
Oh, and Conde Nast decided to shut down House & Garden, out of the clear blue sky. The nerve of them. Anyone looking for a fabulous managing editor?
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