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I've seen two films in the last week, Philomena (Judi Dench) and The Book Thief. Although both had some fine moments, I was disappointed in both and wonder how truly great movies get to be great. How a "movie" becomes real art. Part of it has to do, imo, with the camerawork, which in these two films works overtime on "sensitive" moments. That self-consciousness detracts from authenticity and reminds me of why I prefer books. That said, both films are a lot better than most out there. Wondering what others have to say about these.
Correction: New Jerseyans never say "Joisey" ... that would be closer to a Brooklyn accent. If you listen very carefully to natives of either North Jersey (NYC metro) or South Jersey (Philly metro) it actually sounds more like "Jearsey."
My parents were both from Manhattan and college educated so their accent was not the stereotypical "Brooklynese" that we associate with Archie Bunker, Ralph Kramden, or the cast of Car 54 Where Are You. Our New York accents were closer to Rudolph Giuliani, Michael Bloomberg, Phil Silvers, and the late Gilda Radner.
When I was in the Royal Merchant Navy, the Brits could not distinguish my accent only that they knew it was American and not "Southern." Southerners likewise can tell I'm a Yankee from the northeast, but when I tell them I'm from Philly they assume it's where I'm originally from and my parents as well ... they cannot discern the subtle differences.
You're right, of course. I must not be in my accent mode today. You know how sometimes you can really tune in and you can also do a good accent? Other times, not. I think it's the Lon Giland accent that I think of as NY anyway.
I was on the bus the other day when an obese lady boarded. She glared at us and said, "Isn't anyone going to offer me a seat?" I promptly got up and said, "I would be happy to make a small contribution!"
Can't you recognize a joke? It never happened. I don't ride the bus. I would never say that in real life anyway. It was just a joke, no more, no less. The disconnect between "courtesy" and the supposed response I made was intentional, was part of the tongue-in-cheek nature of the post.
Strange occurrence...brought the husband home from the hospital yesterday and after awhile realized he still was sporting his IV catheter.
The nurse was a sweet little girl and overworked as so many hospital RN's are these days and I know she would get in a lot of trouble for having let this slip by her . I really don't want that to happen so I just gave it overnight to make sure the last Heparin shot has worn off and will play 'nurse' as soon as he wakes up.
This is one hospital that isn't going to get a very complimentary review when they send out the survey so other complaints, several to do with understaffing, should cover this since mentioning it specifically would lead back to her.
Then, the other side of my brain says it should be brought up even if it gets her in hot water.
Do you argue with yourself often?
And yes, I have trouble with life's injustices, big and small.
This could be your nurse in the future, is it really worth a black mark on her record, especially when the pool is shrinking and with that comes less qualified and intelligent people entering the field?
Strange occurrence...brought the husband home from the hospital yesterday and after awhile realized he still was sporting his IV catheter.
The nurse was a sweet little girl and overworked as so many hospital RN's are these days and I know she would get in a lot of trouble for having let this slip by her . I really don't want that to happen so I just gave it overnight to make sure the last Heparin shot has worn off and will play 'nurse' as soon as he wakes up.
This is one hospital that isn't going to get a very complimentary review when they send out the survey so other complaints, several to do with understaffing, should cover this since mentioning it specifically would lead back to her.
Then, the other side of my brain says it should be brought up even if it gets her in hot water. Do you argue with yourself often?
All the time.
I think you made a very good decision based on very good reasoning. Not many are so understanding. Kudos to you
And yes, I have trouble with life's injustices, big and small.
This could be your nurse in the future, is it really worth a black mark on her record, especially when the pool is shrinking and with that comes less qualified and intelligent people entering the field?
JMHO
I would report it on the survey but I'm skeptical that it will do any good. The hospital is understaffed to save money but I bet the administrators make plenty. Maybe there's a chance that it won't be seen as a mark against the nurse but a mark against the hospital, as it should be. Is there anyone you can go to about the understaffing?
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