tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post826840464215164828..comments2024-02-22T13:53:00.516-05:00Comments on Elizabeth Spiegel's blog: 69 Love SongsElizabeth Vicaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-11512950465586026612009-02-07T23:16:00.000-05:002009-02-07T23:16:00.000-05:00OK, how's this?He's from NY, turns 33 on Valen...OK, how's <BR/><A HREF="http://www.delish.com/cooking-shows/food-tv/single-celebrity-chef-dinner-date?GT1=47010" REL="nofollow">this?</A><BR/>He's from NY, turns 33 on Valentine's Day & lists his turn-ons as: Likes a challenge & a "kick ass" sense of humor. Even if you're gun shy of popcorn & breakfast in bed on the third date, at least he can cook & has a job.<BR/>He's on the food channel; maybe it's time for a chess channel.<BR/>-CupidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-59953199174382649642009-02-01T23:28:00.000-05:002009-02-01T23:28:00.000-05:00You can't go wrong with a Magnetic Fields post, wh...You can't go wrong with a Magnetic Fields post, whatever its source, or with the ability to realize that one's own problems are not problems in the sense a lot of folks face problems these days.<BR/><BR/>I listen to mostly instrumental music these days, but I always like Steve Wynn's Dream Syndicate lyric (to the best Lou Reed song that Lou Reed never wrote or sang):<BR/><BR/>"I thought I knew the answer--but no question was posed".<BR/><BR/>Near-constant anxiety has its uses, too-and what matters is what you make of it, I believe.Gurdonarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808311825546186934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-66991504310482711562009-01-31T11:08:00.000-05:002009-01-31T11:08:00.000-05:00I was kidding?I was kidding?Bill Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550157556545540714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-40579089927549027372009-01-31T06:33:00.000-05:002009-01-31T06:33:00.000-05:00wow, two funny comments in a row. good job, bill!wow, two funny comments in a row. good job, bill!Elizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-61466752761332743192009-01-30T23:13:00.000-05:002009-01-30T23:13:00.000-05:00You are skipping ahead to the "Problem of Exchangi...You are skipping ahead to the "Problem of Exchanging."<BR/><BR/>When one has a long-lasting positional advantage, forcing play is premature.Bill Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550157556545540714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-47414116469543967452009-01-29T17:03:00.000-05:002009-01-29T17:03:00.000-05:00I had all three of those thoughts myself, also.I had all three of those thoughts myself, also.Elizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-4873243458883854462009-01-29T14:28:00.000-05:002009-01-29T14:28:00.000-05:00Maybe looking outside of the chess community for y...Maybe looking outside of the chess community for your next relationship. There are a lot of writers in Brooklyn. Though I have to say that Yury Shulman looks really cute in jeans and a t-shirt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-73715384724719431332009-01-28T19:56:00.000-05:002009-01-28T19:56:00.000-05:00"Do not hurry!"--Shereshevsky, All I Really Needed..."Do not hurry!"<BR/><BR/>--Shereshevsky, <I>All I Really Needed to Know about Relationships I Learned from <B>Endgame Strategy</B></I><BR/><BR/>Chocolates & valium are covered in the chapter on the principle of two weaknesses.Bill Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550157556545540714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-15830585474939697832009-01-28T18:44:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:44:00.000-05:00i've played much worse games than that.i've played much worse games than that.Elizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-69920405189453657752009-01-28T18:37:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:37:00.000-05:00Wow, her chess IS bad.lookWow, her chess IS bad.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1398958" REL="nofollow">look</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-37518390896152507472009-01-28T18:14:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:14:00.000-05:00it's ok if your chess is bad. my chess is bad too....it's ok if your chess is bad. <BR/>my chess is bad too. <BR/><BR/>i can't deal with someone out of state though. i've had too many long distance relationships and i want to be happy now. <BR/><BR/>i can't believe i'm using my blog to find dates. oh god.Elizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-75960615546053202662009-01-28T17:57:00.000-05:002009-01-28T17:57:00.000-05:00I'd ask you out, but I'm sort of in another state....I'd ask you out, but I'm sort of in another state. However, if you can help me land a teaching job in New York, preferably one that won't make me suicidal, then maybe we can get something going.<BR/><BR/>I warn you, my chess is terrible. Is that a deal-breaker?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-79528331104417730152009-01-27T00:12:00.000-05:002009-01-27T00:12:00.000-05:00Well, for my part, I'll cling to my illusions and ...Well, for my part, I'll cling to my illusions and continue to regard you as dynamic and interesting. :) Might see you at the World O... not sure yet. Man, that thing is still expensive, even though Mr. Goichberg is dropping the price a bit this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-56561217996240273752009-01-26T11:07:00.000-05:002009-01-26T11:07:00.000-05:00other good songs:"warning sign" by coldplay"heaven...other good songs:<BR/>"warning sign" by coldplay<BR/>"heaven forbid" by the fray<BR/>linger, dreams, ode to my family by the cranberries are also great.<BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-38163698406542709952009-01-26T10:44:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:44:00.000-05:0069 Love Songs is an awesome album, one of my favor...69 Love Songs is an awesome album, one of my favorites, unfortunately marred by some atrocious singing on a few songs.dfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523251716744122695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-15159557824455032782009-01-26T09:49:00.000-05:002009-01-26T09:49:00.000-05:00Winning Chess Strategy for Kids by Jeff Coakley. N...Winning Chess Strategy for Kids by Jeff Coakley. No other chess book for children is even remotely close to as good. The 8 year old will be able to read most of it by himself, plus it's got cartoons and is extremely fun.Elizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-37137786749906415132009-01-26T09:44:00.000-05:002009-01-26T09:44:00.000-05:00hi Lizzy - I read your "...Top 10 Teaching Books" ...hi Lizzy - I read your "...Top 10 Teaching Books" and want to thank you for it, and all of the wonderful time you dedicated to coaching kids and disseminating information. I'm writing because I want to purchase a book for a friend's 8 year old son (who reads at a relatively high level), and has recently taken an interest in chess, but knows little at this point (he's on the Left Coast, and I've only played with him a couple times.)<BR/>After reading your excellent article, I am a bit overwhelmed as to, if I could just pick one "learn-it-yourself" book, well, if you could possibly help me, I'd appreciate it enormously.<BR/>thanks!<BR/><BR/>-Jackson in Keene, NHfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642196773461944739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-70839884646334228162009-01-25T23:52:00.000-05:002009-01-25T23:52:00.000-05:00so you broke up with Shaba? that's great, you fin...so you broke up with Shaba? that's great, you finally realized that you are in a league that he should only be able to dream about. hot girls shouldn't date ugly dudes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-81508617913574268442009-01-25T22:30:00.000-05:002009-01-25T22:30:00.000-05:00"Sweet-Lovin' Man" is just about the greatest song..."Sweet-Lovin' Man" is just about the greatest song ever written, and "Washington, DC" is not far behind. <BR/><BR/>Hey, you're the best! Keep teachin', keep bloggin', keep rockin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-91156378543706050692009-01-25T07:57:00.000-05:002009-01-25T07:57:00.000-05:00maybe I should change it to chocolates or valium?maybe I should change it to chocolates or valium?Elizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-44811569940027090972009-01-24T22:06:00.000-05:002009-01-24T22:06:00.000-05:00isn't a constant state of near anxiety the norm fo...isn't a constant state of near anxiety the norm for new yorkers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-60159660107241948612009-01-24T22:00:00.000-05:002009-01-24T22:00:00.000-05:00I read your phrase "I'm just animated by near-cons...I read your phrase "I'm just animated by near-constant anxiety" and I immediately thought of a close relative who was going through something similar. Her doc gave her medication, which they had to tweak but turned out to be 100% effective. On the basis of her experience let me suggest you talk to your GP about it. Good luck and God bless you, honey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-18953680970465681042009-01-24T21:22:00.000-05:002009-01-24T21:22:00.000-05:00Lol look out for the vast massess of American ches...Lol look out for the vast massess of American chess players to dig in their pockets :P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-60261716982274477212009-01-24T20:02:00.000-05:002009-01-24T20:02:00.000-05:00Many people who are considered very successful by ...Many people who are considered very successful by conventional standards will express fears of anxiety or being unable to live up to expectation. This "looking over one's shoulder" feeling is actually common - don't what that says about our society or whether it is just a natural feeling. I suppose it is better than feeling overconfident or cocky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com