Patrice Baldwin

My Comments (288 so far…)

Andrew Ross Sorkin – Blame and Rewarding Failure: The Lesley Stahl Interview (Audio/Transcript)

Andrew Ross Sorkin is a very smart young man. I’m going to order his book today! He’s very thoughtful and speaks well. Charlie Rose has had him on many times, and I’ve always understood what he’s saying, which is more than I can say for some others. Maybe it’s just me.

Where Is Whoopi Goldberg's 'Thinking' Room?

I do that too, Kawaki. I’ve even dreamed up a whole book, details and all, expanded it to a trilogy and remembered it when I awoke; although I almost never remember regular dreams. I think I’m going to do that trilogy next.

One study from Yale says that women are evolving to become shorter and fatter. In recent years have you shrunk or gotten fatter?

I think I’m still about 5’4" but I’ve become a little pear-shaped. It takes just a little more ‘push’ to get out of my comfy chair.

Liz Smith: Whoopi Goldberg's Super-Smart 'Head Games' (Video)

Elinor, Whoopi isn’t the host of the show, she’s the producer. The guy with too much hair and bounce is the host.

Liz Smith: Whoopi Goldberg's Super-Smart 'Head Games' (Video)

Great new idea, Whoopi. But… lose the host. He’s just toooo much.

'Whatever' and More Communication Offenses That Annoy People, by Sybil Adelman Sage

Oh, yes, ‘Let us continya on’ was one of President Johnson’s favorites. And President Eisenhower always said, "Nukuler" instead of nuclear. Drives me nuts.

'Whatever' and More Communication Offenses That Annoy People, by Sybil Adelman Sage

It’s the initials that get me. Acronyms are a secret way of talking that I’m not privy to. On forms, on articles of information you’d like to understand.

Then there’s that always overused non-word UTILIZE. There is no place in conversation, poetry or prose where that word is preferable to plain old USE. It’s that fancyfying the language for some special effect.

The Trojan Lionesses, by Lesley Stahl

Leslie, that was a beautiful piece you wrote. So compassionate and yet not too surprised at the "animal" in all of us. Very good writing!!

Have you been watching the U.S. Open?

I thought it was basket ball. Well… I watch billiards and poker tournaments.

Have you ever gotten sick and then experienced health care in another country?

B Clark, I’m staying close to our southern border. When I lived for ten years in Mexico, I found the doctors, dentists and hairdressers to be of the highest quality. I lived in San Miguel de Allende, a smallish town in the center of Mexico, where the local small hospital was competent, and we could go to Mexico City or San Luis Potoci and receive excellent care.

Then there was the (very funny story, now) about having a hemmeroidectomy in the small clinic there…. but that’s another subject altogether. Some other time, folks.

My Midlife Fantasy, by Elisabeth Hyde

Yes, Laura, the "parallel universe" of day dreaming follows us all. I’m too old now, but if I had another lifetime, I would be right in the middle of the facinating digital animation world. I left the animation business just as it was bringing on the first CPU animation. Oh well, I guess it’ll have to remain in my dreams.

What's the most physically grueling/challenging thing you've ever done?

Skiing at ten thousand feet. Thrilling and dangerous and all downhill.

Happy Birthday, Lily!

Happy Birthday Lily. You have so many friends and fans who wish you well. I’ll just add one more.

Patrice

Liz Smith: Texas Today – Gone With the Wing-Nuts

Sc’use me. I’d like to insert a small comment in here. Just push aside and take a drink of water.

DAVID TENNANT AS THE DUKE OF WINDSOR?!!! wOWOWOWOWOWOW!

OK, you can continue your Texas Tussle.

Is Three in the Bedroom One Too Many? Maybe Not!

I think so too, Jeannot. The threesome my former husband initiated turned out to be hysterically funny to me. I just couldn’t keep my mind on things and watching the sex-position dance is nothing but humorous.

Now I have a twosome in my king sized water bed. (yes, I’ve slept on a water bed for 30 years) My Great Dane, Savannah, takes up 3/4 and I’m left clinging on to the edge. Those long legs (hers, not mine) reach over and dig into my backside when she’s having her nightly running dreams.