When I read today's cryptoquote, I thought it was more appropriate for spring."I like to think of thoughts as living blossoms borne by the human tree"--James (Jim) Douglas
There are a million men with this name out there, but I found the correct one. This James Douglas is a four-time Vermont governor and is currently the executive in residence at Middlebury College. He was the first governor to meet President Obama, and the initially vetoed the same-sex marriage bill. The House and Senate of Vermont overrode him, and it became a law in 2009.
Today's crossword by Gail Grabowski is called "Watch List." Here are the theme answers:
21A: Romantic songs, informally (SLOW NUMBERS). I find most romantic songs sappy and I simply can't listen to them. When I was in 5th or 6th grade, there was a boy in our class (Joe, where are you?) who would sing along to "My Love" by Paul McCartney. . . .Give me some Barry White any time! His numbers could melt even the iciest person.
48A: Get a new owner (CHANGE HANDS). I can imagine in this economy how many companies have been reorganized.
3D: Formal event music group (DANCE BAND). When my brothers celebrated their bar mitzvahs, dance bands were the big thing. I think they're still popular at weddings, but DJs are in vogue for major celebrations these days. Watching "I Love Lucy" over the weekend brought back the days when dance bands and night clubs were big business. Those were the days when people got dressed up and went out in their finest clothes.
32D: Emotionless look (POKER FACE). I've been waiting for this answer for the longest time! It gives me the excuse to air Cartman's hilarious performance of the Lady Gaga hit:
A good friend of ours finally got a job after being out of work for over three months. He has been in and out of jobs for a long time; I hope this one lasts!
Sorry for another short entry, but it's a busy day at the salt mines. Till tomorrow.
Signing off,
The Puzzlechick
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