In an effort to clean up my email I had to take a trip down memory lane and reread 100's of emails from not only my present account but also my old email accounts. I never did so in the past, but for some reason after re-reading some of my mother's past email, I couldn't help but smile, and even laugh. Out loud. She really is a funny woman. Not sure why I am sharing this with the public. Maybe you can learn something from a Jewish mother who can't stop worrying about her youngest son. I don't know. Just read and enjoy.

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Regarding my father's outpatient operation:

hi:

aunt marilyn e-mailed me and said helaine [cousin] was listening to Howard Stern yesterday on 9/11 and they replayed your 9/11 interview from 02. did you know they were doing that????

can you check it out or get a replay of his show.

we got home from hospital at 3:30. dad was in and out of surgery in 1 hr by 9:30am but he could not pee so they would not discharge. we sat there till 2pm and have about 10cups of ice water and ice chips - RESULTS. imagine what we take for granted. Urinating - we all applauded him!!!! like a baby's first POOP in the toilet!!!! HA - now he hasn't stopped pissing. oh well. at least it's over and all went well.

gotta go. call later

luv mom.

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To the whole family regarding Labor Day Weekend:

hi all:

this weekend doesn't look too promising weather wise - unless we get awfully lucky and you know how optimistic i am always about the weather - the only thing I'm optimistic about.

so - be prepared - for a nice long weekend of family bonding. bring books, magazines, games, DVD's, CD's etc. to provide entertainment for our stay indoors. however, there are plenty of sales going on to motivate us to SHOP - snacks for all day eating will be had. however, i think drugs/alcohol would probably be better. NO SUGAR for kids - we don't want them hyped up indoors. Our goal anyway is to have fun, treasure our time together!!! and make the best of our last weekend of the season inspite of the weather.

luv mom

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Regarding a bad cough I had:

hi:

don't forget to make an appt and get that cough checked out. it sounds bronchial and if it's not taken care of you will wind up with pneumonia cause you sound run down.

luv mom xoxoxox

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Regarding my Las Vegas Blog:

hi:

that was quite a readfull. thank you for sharing so much with your public - maybe a little too much - looking at the clock - now took me 20mins to read and had to catch up on the Crispy Noodle blog. - at this point dad - is screaming for me to join him on the patio for dinner and just couldn't tear myself away from your infamous BLOGS.

KEEP ON BLOGGING they're terrific.

luv MOM

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Regarding pics I sent from a girl I "reconnected" with:

hi:

got the pics. she looks adorable. is she a redhead???

luv mom

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Regarding Courage & Stupidity (film I did where I played young Steven Spielberg) website:

hi:

great website - actually was able to download it and go thru each category. very good. nice photoshoots.

was at shore for weekend. the Salernos invited us for dinner and we watched the Jets/Pittsburgh game w/them. she made a lasagna w/homemade gravy - and baked an excellent cake - it was all delicious and we had a great time.

we rented 3 movies.

OPEN WATER - disturbing -
DODGE BALL - funny
DOOR IN THE FLOOR - depressing but excellent acting Jeff Bridges and Kim Bassinger

hope you & [ex] had a good weekend - bet you were watching football games and getting ready for Golden Globes - too bad COURAGE & STUPIDITY is not up for a Documentary award.

luv MOM
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hi:

not sure which is your e-mail address anymore so sent to all.

did you forget about dad's b-day -???? gift??? or are you waiting to send his & mine together???? mine is next SUN. MAKE A NOTE!

if you get HBO on demand - catch the Louis Black special. it's hysterical.

snowing here hard & heavy now. we're going to hunker down

luv ya MOM

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Regarding my parents trip to the city and plans to stay at my place:

Hi:

we are planning to come into the city tomorrow - later in the afternoon about 4:00pm is maybe a bit earlier - let's do dinner tomorrow night for your b-day - make a reservation - near your house maybe IL Pomedoro on 73'rd street - near aunt Marilyn - we ate there before w/you unless you have another suggestion nearby locally. not too expensive - or NINO's. or the one next door to Nino's. something close by we could walk to. clean your apt. good - and fresh bedding & towels - please. like we provide for you. Haha.

we'll bring in some bagels from NJ - make sure you have coffee and OJ. some cereal too.

luv MOM

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Hi:

to let you know we will be staying by Lauren & Andrew [sister and brother-in-law]. Fri - Sun. I will probably need an IV drip of high energy like glucose by Sun. night. the girls are high maintenance!!! will keep them away from sugar all weekend.

follow up with your flu shot. being you have a chronic condition you might be eligible to get one.

too bad about Elizabeth Edwards. hope it's in early stage. girls check your breasts.
she now has to undergo 16 weeks of chemo and radiation. see how things work out. could you imagine if Kerry/Edwards were elected and they had to go thru running the country with the stress of battling cancer. Kerry also had prostate cancer.a few years ago.

well have a happy yo all.

luv MOM

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After hearing the news DreamWorks received a copy of Courage & Stupidity:

Hi:

we'll keep our fingers crossed. unlike you, Spielberg is probably heading for Temple tonight for Kol Nidre and fasting his 24hrs. he's very observant of the holidays if I remember correctly. reading it in one of the trash tabloids.

I'm sure you'll get good feedback. perhaps a sign on bonus to one of his projects for a cool $2million and then you can pay off our mortgage at the shore house. thx.!!!! so we'll certainly be praying for you among other things. Health, safety well-being happiness success financial security & stablilty - marriage, babies.

anyway going to yoga and now I take pilates. (that's a hard one) lots of stress on lower back.

dad printed out the photos on the set. great!!!

Third Watch and CSI: NY and Rescue Me all filmed in NYC. maybe you'll land another part after your Law & Order debut.

see you tomorrow. will need your help in helping dad carry out some stuff to the street for discard. like my exercise machines which are outdated.

luv MOM

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After hearing the news I won't be home for the Jewish holiday and giving her thoughts on relationships (sent in 2004):

Hi:

[Ex] is welcome in your place. we'll make her fast for Yom Kippur.. have her take some classes on Judiasm. she probably knows more than us.

her job sounds great - expecially the dress code. new jobs are always overwhelming for the first 6 months. then it's home free. she's smart and will do great. too bad about her cold. have her diss on Emily.

glad she takes good care of you. love the massage bit. can she do me???? I pay $40/month for mine. quite a saving to you

don't care so much about losing the job - just want to be able to collect over the next few months and then I'm eligible for my SS and will remain retired. have had it in the work world for now. but we'll see what happens tomorrow. preparing for warfare.

I know she loves the kids - she's so good w/them and sounds like she wants one of her own. better check your sperm count out. and effects if any on meds you are taking

also remember no one is perfect and the longer you stay single the harder it is to compromise and share. most important things in relationships aside from love/sex are mutual respect, friendship, common likes, interests & dislikes. if you have that you're 99% there.

luv MOM

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Regarding my trip to Utah to film Courage & Stupidity - thinking Salt Lake is a dangerous city:

hi:

hope you had a good flight out to Salt Lake. what did you take to calm yourself?

e-mail us and let me know how it all went. we'll be home this weekend.

good luck out there and enjoy. be vigilant, aware, safe, and keep your head & wits about. keep wallet and ID's protected.

luv MOM

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After hearing the news the folks at DreamWorks loved the film:

Hi:

So very exciting. perhaps this will be your big break but Steven S may be the one to do it for you. hope soon. we'd like our mortgage on the shore house paid off. maybe like a $5,000,000 windfall.

started out for the gym then turned around and came home. is so beautiful out will just go out walking. won't be too many days of this left so want to enjoy.

luv MOM