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Runner, writer, artist, fire and police chaplain
Mindless ramblings of a runner, journalist, and artist
Westminster, Hampstead, Manchester, Taneytown, Union Bridge, Mount Airy and Sykesville in Carroll Co, Maryland... and Frederick Co.
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Trailer for McCabe & Mrs. Miller directed by Robert Altman.The screenplay is by Robert Altman and Brian McKay from the novel McCabe by Edmund Naughton. The cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond and the soundtrack includes three songs by Leonard Cohen which had been issued on his 1967 album Songs of Leonard Cohen.
Cast:
Warren Beatty - John McCabe Julie Christie - Constance Miller Rene Auberjonois - Sheehan William Devane - the Lawyer John Schuck - Smalley Corey Fischer - Mr. Elliot Bert Remsen- Bart Coyle Shelley Duvall - Ida Coyle Keith Carradine - Cowboy Michael Murphy - Sears
***** McCabe & Mrs. Miller - McCabe (Warren Beatty) & Mrs. Miller (Julie Christie) meet for the first time
McCabe & Mrs. Miller, the unconventional 1971 western directed by veteran Robert Altman, could maybe best be described as "what reality TV would have looked like, if TV had existed back then". It's a very natural, bare bones, approach to film making, as if the audience gets a peek at the normal, every day doings of settlers in a new town. Warren Beatty is excellent in one of his best roles as John McCabe, small time entrepreneur and card player, who is riding on the reputation of some McCabe who - as the movie informs us - according to myth, is a legendary gunman. The McCabe who seeks residence in the newly developing town, however, is a far cry from the cowboys that we know from more conventional westerns.
But his mistaken identity helps him become the big man around town and soon he sets up several businesses, a whorehouse with possibly the most unattractive "chippies" ever put on celluloid being one of them.
This is mostly an atmospheric movie, that is filmed in chronological order, unlike most films. So, the actual sets were being built as the movie progresses, meaning they double as the expanding town. Beatty and Christie are excellent in their unassuming roles and all the bit players and extras deserve special compliments, as many of them were not real actors, but set builders and locals.
The wonderful and oddly fitting songs by Leonard Cohen complete this uniquemasterpiece. Also starring John Shuck, Rene Auberjonois and William Devane.
The reclusive and enigmatic childhood friend of Truman Capote, Harper Lee, celebrated a birthday yesterday. She was born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama…
Song info: Lyrics and Music: Toni Stern and Carole King feat. Dina Carroll
Lyrics:
Stayed in bed all morning just to pass the time There's something wrong here There can be no denying One of us is changing Or maybe we've just stopped trying
And it's too late baby, now it's too late Though we really did try to make it Something inside has died and I can't hide And I just can't fake it
It used to be so easy living here with you You were light and breezy And I knew just what to do Now you look so unhappy And I feel like a fool
And it's too late baby, now it's too late Though we really did try to make it Something inside has died and I can't hide it And I just can't fake it
There'll be good times again for me and you But we just can't stay together Don't you feel it too Still I'm glad for what we had And how I once loved you
But it's too late baby, now it's too late Though we really did try to make it Something inside has died and I can't hide And I just can't fake it
Don't you know that I... I just can't fake it Oh it's too late my baby Too late my baby You know It's too late my baby
Smiling Faces was unsuccessfully originally recorded by the Temptations in 1971. Producer Norman Whitfield had the song re-recorded by the Undisputed Truth and released that same year, resulting in a number three Billboard Hot 100 Position. Smiling Faces was the ONLY top 40 single released by the "Undisputed Truth.
Lyrics Smiling faces sometimes pretend to be your friend Smiling faces show no traces
of the evil that lurks within Can you Dig it.
Smiling faces, smiling faces sometimes They don't tell the truth Smiling faces, smiling faces Tell lies and I got proof Oh Lord Yeah
Let me tell ya The truth is in the eyes Cause the eyes don't lie, amen
Remember a smile is just a frown turned upside down My friend So here me when I'm saying Smiling faces, smiling faces sometimes They don't tell the truth
Smiling faces, smiling faces Tell lies and I got proof
Beware, beware of the handshake That hides the snake Can you dig it, can you dig it
I'm telling you Beware Beware of the pat on the back It just might hold you back
Jealousy (jealousy) Misery (misery) Envy
I tell you, you can't see behind smiling faces Smiling faces sometimes Hey, they don't tell the truth Smiling faces, smiling faces Tell lies and I got proof
Hey Your enemy won't do you no harm Cause you'll know where he's coming from Don't let the handshake and the smile fool ya Take my advice I'm only try' to school ya
smiling faces Smiling faces sometimes they don't tell the truth Smiling faces, smiling faces Tell lies and I got proof
20090422 SDOSM 1971 Smiling Faces Tell Lies by The Undisputed Truth
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Its four in the morning, the end of December Im writing you now just to see if youre better New york is cold, but I like where Im living Theres music on clinton street all through the evening.
I hear that youre building your little house deep in the desert Youre living for nothing now, I hope youre keeping some kind of record.
Yes, and jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear Did you ever go clear?
Ah, the last time we saw you you looked so much older Your famous blue raincoat was torn at the shoulder Youd been to the station to meet every train And you came home without lili marlene
And you treated my woman to a flake of your life And when she came back she was nobodys wife.
Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth One more thin gypsy thief Well I see janes awake –
She sends her regards. And what can I tell you my brother, my killer What can I possibly say? I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you Im glad you stood in my way.
If you ever come by here, for jane or for me Your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free.
Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes I thought it was there for good so I never tried.
And jane came by with a lock of your hair She said that you gave it to her That night that you planned to go clear
-- sincerely, l. cohen
SDOSM 20090321 20090321 SDOSM Famous Blue Raincoat Leonard Cohen 19710000 MariaAdouaneta 20071220 Famous Blue Raincoat Leonard Cohen
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Part 1 of Herb Ruby and Ruby Field - Resetting a local gem to mark Ruby Field
September 20th, 2007
Friday night football is one of my fondest childhood memories.For entertainment and getting together outside in the fresh air with your family, friends and neighbors there is hardly anything better.As a community builder, sports teams and sporting events are a great democratizer.It’s folks from all walks in life and fellow community members that you wouldn’t meet if it weren’t for sports
It’s hot dogs and French fires, family and good friends and you can get in touch with your feelings and scream to your heart’s content.Call it family primal scream therapy.
Sports for young adults are a great equalizer.If your child is willing to work hard, stay disciplined, have a goal, and stay off of drugs and alcohol, everybody benefits and everyone can learn to understand the positives that come from achieving.It is inspiring to witness these young adults come together, play their hearts out and learn the value of teamwork. See:
Friends and family gathered at the rededication of the “Ruby Field” sign at the WestminsterHigh School football field on September 7.From Left to Right Adults: Jim Head, Dr. "Chuck" Ecker, Rani Ruby, Mike Ruby, Mark Ruby, Dr. Sandra Ruby, Heather Ruby, Brad Ruby, Shelley Ruby, Dr. Herbert E. Ruby III, Sally Ruby, Dr. Douglas E. Ruby, Terry Malloy, and John Seaman.From Left to Right - children: Cole Ruby, Max Ruby, Carter Ruby, Blake Ruby, and Anna Ruby.Photo courtesy of Tom Welliver.
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My September 19th, 2007 Westminster Eagle column is the “rededication” of the “Ruby Field” sign under the scoreboard at the Westminster High School football field right before the Westminster – Francis Scott Key football game on Friday, Sept. 7.
I had the pleasure to attend the “rededication” of the “Ruby Field” sign under the scoreboard at the WestminsterHigh School football field right before the Westminster – Francis Scott Key football game on Friday, Sept. 7.
A gathering of friends and family of the late Coach Herb Ruby were in attendance.In the tradition of Coach Ruby it appears the sign rededication was the result of many folks working together as a team.
It got downright humorous as everyone interviewed gave the credit for the effort to someone else.This is only fitting as Coach Ruby was well known for putting the athletes, the team, and the community above himself and abhorred having attention drawn to him individually.
It wasn’t a big splashy affair.It was small group of folks who gathered to pay their respects.A few stories were traded back and forth – in somewhat hushed tones.A picture was taken and everyone went about their business.
Coach Ruby would’ve approved.
Over the roar of the pre-game excitement from the large crowd, the football team warming-up, the cheerleaders and the band practicing, my conversation with Carroll County Schools Superintendent Dr. Chuck Ecker and (my high school football coach,) Jim Head turned to the sign and the history of “Ruby Field.”
When the “new” Westminster High School (WHS) opened in the fall of 1971, the sign did not accompany the football field moving from its former location on Longwell Avenue on the grounds of the “old” WestminsterHigh School facility located there from 1936 to 1971.
No one interviewed for this column seems to know why.It just didn’t happen.Besides, many of us in the community called the “new” field at the “new” high school “Ruby Field” anyway.It’s an honor and tribute to a great Carrollinian that remains in our hearts; a community covenant that certainly was not broken for the lack of a physical sign.
Dr. Ecker explained that in the spring of 1964, the Board of Education decided to name the football field at the old WHS, (where I graduated in 1971 and played football from 1968 – 1970,) Samuel M. Jenness field.Mr. Jenness was, at the time, the superintendent of CarrollCounty schools.
However a movement in the community quickly developed, which was supported by Mr. Jenness that the field ought to be named “Ruby Field.”It was “renamed” Ruby Field in the fall of 1964.
1957 Westminster High graduate Coach Head, former schools superintendent Ed Shilling, a 1958 WHS grad, and 1949 WHS grad Coach Earl Hersh had a series of 4 meetings with Dr. Ecker (WHS class of 1945) in recent months about moving the sign.Dr. Ecker subsequently looked into the minutes and found that the name of the field didn’t specify a particular address, just the WestminsterHigh School…
Dr. Ecker and Coach Head said there “were happy to see it moved… a fitting memorial.”The sign “should’ve been moved when the field moved was moved” years ago, remarked Dr. Ecker.
Later, as I watched the game, a spectator come over and asked, “Who is Ruby?”
I’ll bet many readers are wondering the same thing.Moreover, it is only fitting and appropriate that the question was posed in the present tense.Coach Herb Ruby passed away in April 1990 and yet his legacy is alive in our community now - more than ever.
And this is where we’ll pick up the story of Coach Herb Ruby next week, after the halftime show.For now let’s enjoy the marching band.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
