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Friday, July 27, 2012
Dancing with the All-Stars
ABC makes the big announcement today, along with one slot for a vote-in candidate. Will the shopping Kart return or at least be on the ballot?
1180 sediments (sic) from readers:
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Wow, you don't know how much of a shot in the arm that is! Thank you.
And, I'll out myself as a Physical Therapist ;-)
(which reminds me... someone here has a husband with a torn and surgically repaired Achilles tendon? Any more questions?)
chefsummer said... 1
I did in fact I found tons of.
Wet Ones.
More Iphones in case Kate needs a new one.
Coupons for boxes of wine.
Kate's bucket list.
Kate's I want you to Know books.
A copy of 50 shades of gray.
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lol! What's left on her bucket list? Do tell.
Wayward -- What a beautiful new family member! Boxers are such great dogs, too. One of my Goddogs, Kandy, has a similar story to your new girl. She was rescued from a puppy mill when she was about 2. She'd had 3 litters of pups already and had never felt grass under her feet. My friends had to teach her how to go outside and, for the first year they had her, they never heard her bark. The vet told them that she'd probably been de-barked. They adopted another dog from a shelter, to keep Kandy company. Sadie's a barker and, after the first week or two, Kandy began imitating her! She hadn't been de-barked, she just didn't know how to bark. They theorize that she may have been severely punished for barking when she was younger. Hope that's the case (the not knowing, not the punishment) with your girl. Anyway -- bless you for having such a big heart. Your new girl is lucky.
I can't understand why they brought Bristol back. She can't dance and is about as wooden as Al Gore. Eveything about her screams lazy to me. I think the persona she puts in front of the camera is totally different than in real life. I am glad her show got cancelled. I couldn't turn the channel fast enough if I even caught of a glimpse of it. KT may still get a cameo if they do one of Len's pieces on the worst of the worst.
Kate finally woke up.
Kate Gosselin@Kateplusmy8
Just stopping in to say hi.. Haven't really had a chance to read twitter but taking time to say a cheery hello.. As I fly from task to task!
Now I know why I couldn't find the Swiffer-Kate stole it and is flying around on it.
Tucker's Mom said... 198
Great point about continuing to practice. Con ed only goes so far, you must maintain X amount of clinical practice hours to maintain your license.
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Thank you for mentioning the "clinical practice" term. That was exactly what I was referring to in my post! Learning by reading a book, sitting in a lecture hall, or taking an online test/course does not match up to real work experience or in your field "Clinical practice".
I have seen it in my career over and over. Someone hired with top grades etc doesn't always translate into the best worker.
Until you get the day to day "clinical" experience in your field, you can not expect to get the job of your dreams without putting in the time and hard work.
It is called paying your dues. And that is one thing we have seen over and over that Kate does NOT want to do, even when she claims it is her "Dream", blah blah.
Dmasy, Auntie Ann, thanks for looking out for me...now if someone could just help me get my coffee IV going.
Tucker's Mom said... 198
It will be hard, but I'm setting it as a goal that in one year, I will be license ready, or almost there.
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When you get your license, we'll have another party to celebrate! Hopefully, by then Kate will no longer be around-but I do hope if that happens, this blog will continue in some format.
We can rename it-"The Late Kate" blog.
Pity Party said... 6
I can't understand why they brought Bristol back.
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They needed someone who could be voted off the first week without too many repercusions.
I can't understand why they brought Bristol back.
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Because she's controversial, but she works hard and apparently got along well with everyone there. Kate would have generated the controversy, but since she burned her bridges there and nobody wanted to work with her, Bristol won out.
Kate is a twit said... 10
Tucker's Mom said... 198
It will be hard, but I'm setting it as a goal that in one year, I will be license ready, or almost there.
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When you get your license, we'll have another party to celebrate! Hopefully, by then Kate will no longer be around-but I do hope if that happens, this blog will continue in some format.
We can rename it-"The Late Kate" blog.
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Yes, we can celebrate with Tucker's Mom! And if it will be anything like the party last night, I AM IN!
That was the most hilarious night of posts I have ever read. I am still trying to read all of them and I can not stop laughing. You guys were on a roll last night and even into this morning you still were going strong.
I think Kate is not tweeting this morning because she too is catching up on reading about your posting party. I do believe she has just opened another box of wine to help her get thru all the truthful observations of her pathetic life.
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When you get your license, we'll have another party to celebrate!
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Oh goodie. That will give the Rumspringa time to age. What a bunch of party animals we have here.
I'm off to finish painting the loo. Dmasy, you're off the hook after the way you performed that dance last night you need a day off. :o)
Well, that rumspringa really made me pass out fast! Heck of a party!
Wait...you mean no one used a coupon for the rumspringa?????????!!!!!!! How dare you! You should be able to read my mind and know that the coupons are on the bottom of the pile on the desk. Now go take your reciept back to the store and bring me my money back with you!!!!!
I keep saying this over and over - kart will never get another nursing job.
NO ONE will hire her.
- She'll completely and utterly fail the job interview. Nurse recruiters will laugh as they throw her application away. If she makes it to an interview stage, it will be for entertainment factor only. Wait.... real , professional serious nurses don't have time for entertainment on the job. Scratch that....
- She does not have the experience, current or otherwise, needed to be competent.
-She doesn't have the smarts or motivation to complete a re-entry program or cont. ed classes to qualify for hiring.
- And she will refuse to consider a 'regular' position as an entry level floor nurse. OMG - 12 hour shifts????
- She considers the pay scale unacceptable.
Fear not! She won't be terrorizing patients ever again....
Oh mannnn...... sounds like I missed a good party! Sad face...
How many views for a video on Youtube is considered as the video "going viral"? Since Wed. when the Jimmy Kimmel video was uploaded, it has had almost 60,000 views.
Somehow, the song "Tears of a Clown" comes to mind. We forgot to play this last night-but it can be our clean-up song:
Now if there's a smile on my face
It's only there trying to fool the public
But when it comes down to fooling you
Now honey that's quite a different subject
But don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Really I'm sad, oh I'm sadder than sad
You're gone and I'm hurtin' so bad
Like a clown I pretend to be glad
Now there's some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
The tears of a clown, when there's no one around
Uh hum, oh yeah baby
Now if I appear to be carefree
It's only to camouflage my sadness
And honey to shield my pride I try
To cover this hurt with a show of gladness
But don't let my show convince you
That I've been happy since you
Decided to go, oh I need you so
I'm hurt and I want you to know
But for others I put on a show, ooh yeah
Just like Pagliacci did
I try to keep my surface hid
Smiling in the public eye
But in my lonely room I cry
The tears of a clown
When there's no one around, oh yeah, baby baby
Now if there's a smile on my face
Don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Don't let this smile I wear
Make you think that I don't care
When really I'm sad…I’m hurting so bad……
(courtesy of stlyrics.com)
Rainbird
Perhaps your brain went neutral zone..lol
it works..star trek. neutral zone.a triangle between the federation, romulans and ferengi
federation is us
romulans are sheeple
ferengi the kids? ( able to mamouver between)
oops..just outed myself as a trekkie...damn you khate..lol
Taking a break from ignoring you all because one of my kids came home and I need to ignore him!!
Did I tell you what I did today? No? Well, why didn't you ask?
Here, let me fill you in on all the fluttering around like the busy bee I was!!
I relabeled my towel racks and relabeled my knife block, which is almost as many words as I used to write the second half of chapter 2 of my not yet named, but most definitely about me and my hardships, book! Then I pulled out all the crap from my daughter's room and threw it down the stairs! Don't worry though, I set up a tripod and a video camera to capture the moment and I'll have my daughter edit the video as punishment and post it on YouTube for your viewing pleasure!! After which time I will expect you all to feel sorry for me and send me Kew-pons for my next trip to Bed Bath and Beyond!! OMG I just realized that #bedbathandbeyond has the same initials as my Big Blue Bus!!!Too funny!!
Oops, I see my oldest is just about to leave to go visit a friend!! Gotta go ignore you guys for a while! I'm so so so so busy!!!!!!!!
Berks Neighbor said... 19
Oops, I see my oldest is just about to leave to go visit a friend!! Gotta go ignore you guys for a while! I'm so so so so busy!!!!!!!!
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Is the "friend" really the babysitter/nanny? Or is it another PAID helper like Back Pack Boy or the Make Up artist? You know in keeping with Kate's world!
AuntieAnn said... 4
chefsummer said... 1
I did in fact I found tons of.
Wet Ones.
More Iphones in case Kate needs a new one.
Coupons for boxes of wine.
Kate's bucket list.
Kate's I want you to Know books.
A copy of 50 shades of gray.
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lol! What's left on her bucket list? Do tell.
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You know the usual KG stuff.
1. Get a reality show
2. Get paid lots & lots of $$$$$ for doing nothing.
3. If the show doesn't happen blame Jon.
4. Travel the world with Steve.
5. Get someone else to pay Steve to travel with me.
6. Get paid to travel with Steve.
7. Get A life time of tanning/mani/pedi for free.
8. Use the kids-(I mean)Bring the kids on my new show.-(and if I can't blame Jon.
-Note if any of this doesn't happen just blame the haters & Jon.
hmmmm, she is flying from task to task.. In NYC yesterday getting her hair done, which is usually a precursor to an event, I dont believe she went home last night, and she said she had many miles to cover today...I have a very funny feeling ...
Anyone spotted her in an airport? Something is up, she is WAY to happy!
Its almost 2 weeks until she might be meeting with those people who booked the cruise, am trying to remember what other hints she gave about this summer....
Anyone?
Has Steve been found? The Rumsprina boys behind the barn are freaking out. They said they saw a gray-haired man stuffing jugs of Papa's Recipe into a pink bag this morning and riding off on a scooter.
I'm wondering if Kate could even land a nursing job if she tried. Don't nurses have to have ongoing professional development? She has not worked in her field for many years. I think I read somewhere that she renewed her nursing license recently, but I don't understand how she could still be considered "qualified". I know there are many nurses on this board. What do you all think?
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You're right. My sister went back to her nursing job after 10+ years as a stay-at-home mom. A REAL stay-at-home mom, Grifty, she changed diapers, stayed up with them when they were sick and gave them hugs, not a space on the cold floor.
My sis had to take a few classes to update her degree - during the time she was at home medications changed, procedures changed, etc.. Now she has a JOB in a Dr's office and loves it. But she WORKS...something that Grifty will never do, even when she looses the house and custody of the kids, she'll still be sitting and trying to look pretty for Mr. Hollywood Producer Man to walk up and hand her a talk show.
And as far as time flying by....my nephews (sister's boys, reason why she was a full time at-home mom) are now in their 1st and 2nd year in COLLEGE. Yesterday they were babies. I changed their diapers. Now they are adults and about a foot taller than me. Grifty, time goes by too fast. You will be all alone if you dont's stop the stubborn "build a door" crap. IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN!!!!!!
Correct me if I'm wrong but.
Kate might not the up to date nursing skills even if she up dated her license.
meagler said... 22
hmmmm, she is flying from task to task.. In NYC yesterday getting her hair done, which is usually a precursor to an event, I dont believe she went home last night, and she said she had many miles to cover today...I have a very funny feeling ...
Anyone spotted her in an airport? Something is up, she is WAY to happy!
Its almost 2 weeks until she might be meeting with those people who booked the cruise, am trying to remember what other hints she gave about this summer....
Anyone?
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I don't think Kate has anything going on, nothing, nada, zip.
As far as meeting with those who booked the cruise, they've booked other cruises instead except for one and Kate's not going to fly to Fla. to treat that particular porker to a meal, guaranteed.
TLC was finished with Kate Gosselin by the RV trip, so they showed her in really bad light.
I think they did the same thing with Bristol Paliin. If they did not WANT the "f bomb" from a 3 year old boy on tv, they would have edited it out. Period, end of story. They want this show to go away, IMO.
I have not read anywhere that it was cancelled, only moved to a different time slot in early July.
franky -- Trekkies rule! I'm a Trekkie and also a Gater (Stargate)! I think the Ferengi are the media and the TV producers and shows that enable(d) KK to exploit her kids. You know, for PROFIT! The kids are trapped in the neutral zone surrounded by sheeple, exploiters and their gestational carrier.
I saw an interview on TV a few weeks ago featuring a young woman who has a career that would be tailor made for KK, if she hadn't burned all her bridges, stepped on so many toes, and been willing to take direction and LEARN! This young woman was an RN who burned out. She did an interview for something (I forget what), had the "gift of gab" and a good stage presence, and was hired to be the health news reporter for a local television station. She did so well at that that she was picked up by a national news organization. Unlike KK, though, she was attractive, personable, teachable, and willing to work her buns off.
Does anyone think that Kate may still be going on the cruise without the fans? If the cruise was cancelled by the company due to lack of interest they may still have to make good on the part of the contract and send Kate (which, IMO, is why she agreed to a dinner in FL with fans because she will be there for cruise). She has hinted at how much she wants to experience a cruise also.
Judging by the picture of her at the salon yesterday I think she may still have a weave. The other clue was someone at the twitter party asked about her favorite hair products and she said Carol's Daughter. This line is geared to black women
with natural hair or those with human hair weaves. Just something else to ponder.
I posted about the PA licensure in the past. For 2011, PA began requireing 30 hours of continuing education to keep license current. I don't remember whether that is an annual requiremen, but the info is easy to find with a google search.
Kate renewed last fall, so she had to have completed the continuing education hours. The hours can be earned online or by attending classes. So, in the state of PA, she has satisfied all of the requirements for working as a nurse in the state. Whether she can get hired is another issue. There are plenty of jobs for nurses with a hospital diploma, but they may require a nurse refresher course--it depends on the available pool of nurses looking for a job. If Kate needs updating courses, it would be a much better investment of time and money to enroll in a BSN program, instead. She would find more opportunities.
franky said... 18
Rainbird
Perhaps your brain went neutral zone..lol
it works..star trek. neutral zone.a triangle between the federation, romulans and ferengi
federation is us
romulans are sheeple
ferengi the kids? ( able to mamouver between)
oops..just outed myself as a trekkie...damn you khate..lol
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Trekkie here, Franky!!!! I can tell you are a true fan because you called yourself a 'Trekkie', not a 'trekker'. Trekkies were trekkies way before trekkers even knew what hit them!
readerlady said... 28
franky -- Trekkies rule! I'm a Trekkie and also a Gater (Stargate)!
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readerlady, I should have known! Gater here too! SG1 fav, with SGU a close second. Gone too soon, will live in my heart!
I think one of the many reasons DWTS did not ask Kate back was because they went above and beyond for her more than anyone else..ie: extra cash to fly her ass back and forth...extra cash to fly tony to her ass in PA (which kept him away from his own family), the stupid boobyguard she didn't need (and no one else had) and she was such an ungrateful biotch and snob to everyone there. In a nutshell RATINGS WERE NOT WORTH PUTTING UP WITH HER which I find amazing considering what networks will air for ratings nowadays. It is VERY telling how despised she really is.
meagler said... 22
hmmmm, she is flying from task to task.. In NYC yesterday getting her hair done, which is usually a precursor to an event, I dont believe she went home last night, and she said she had many miles to cover today...I have a very funny feeling ...
Anyone spotted her in an airport? Something is up, she is WAY to happy!
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Well, it's the end of July and might be the last chance for a 10 day MEEEEE time, before she has to slave away for a whole month organizing and masterminding school lunch boxes and haircuts.
Poor thing. Ya know, she is only getting MEEEE time about 20 days a month now. It's AHMAYZING! i dont know why she doesnt write a post on CouponHovel about how to carve out some RandR for yourself for most of the month, all the while finding coupons for those $500 night hotels and spas. Maybe include a coupon code for 5% off overnight nanny hours. Or perhaps, pay for 15 nights a month, get one night free!!!!
meagler, I never seem to understand why people think she has something going on. She got her hair done in NY, big deal--she does that every 4-6 weeks.
Now she's quiet today. We all know that means no kids.
She's got nothing going on. Kate Gosselin is a giant loser who engineered two multiple births to get fame, attention, and cash. And she got those things, but they're over. And she's slowly having to come to grips with it, however much her personality disorder will allow her to.
I take it back, she's not a giant loser. She's the mayor of Loserville. I think we can safely say the days of going, "Oh no, what kind of attention/money/things has she wrangled from someone now?" are effectively OVER.
Wow...she really is circling the drain!
Kate Gosselin Trying to Interest Networks In Her Own Reality Dating Show
Oh, for Pete’s sake! In one of the most ridiculous celebrity mom announcements we've heard in a while, Kate Gosselin is shopping for a network to air a new reality television dating show she's hoping to star in.
While details of how the show will play out have been hush-hush, word is it will center around Kate traveling around the country looking for a man. (Feel free to laugh out loud here.)
Can you imagine the casting notice for this show:
SWF seeking SWM for fun times — ballroom dancing, reality show taping, national mockery. You must be financially secure, enjoy routine emasculation and have a high tolerance for trips to the orthodontist. Pet peeves: Ed Hardy T-shirts, men capable of independent thought."
Sources say Kate hates the fact that her time in the spotlight has dwindled, that she misses the cameras (and cameramen…ha ha) and wishes the paparazzi was still following her every move. Apparently she was one of the few “celebs” who loved seeing her face all over the tabloids.
And while 37-year old coupon blogger is claiming that she’s reached a point in her life where she’s ready to start over and find true love we – the potential viewers of the show – are not stupid. Raise your hand if you know what’s really going on here.
A little part of me feels sorry for Kate. It’s like she never figured out what to do with her life since her TLC show was cancelled. Now she’s going to great lengths to retain her D-list status so that she doesn’t have to live like an “ordinary” mom.
I’m just not sure the world is interested in another Kate Gosselin reality show. If I were a betting women, I’d put money on her not receiving the warm welcome she’s looking for.
I just hope she can hang in there. If not, she’s going to have to get used to being “regular” like the rest of us. Oh the shame!
If you've got any thoughts on Kate, feel free to share.
By the way, I don't know ANY mom who gets as much alone time/fun time/down time as this bitch, much less a divorced mom of eight getting that much uninterrupted time to herself.
And she knows it, which is why she constantly has to play the harried mom act. My ass.
And yet another one
Kate Gosselin Trying to Interest Networks In Her Own Reality Dating Show
Oh, for Pete’s sake! In one of the most ridiculous celebrity mom announcements we've heard in a while, Kate Gosselin is shopping for a network to air a new reality television dating show she's hoping to star in.
While details of how the show will play out have been hush-hush, word is it will center around Kate traveling around the country looking for a man. (Feel free to laugh out loud here.)
Can you imagine the casting notice for this show:
SWF seeking SWM for fun times — ballroom dancing, reality show taping, national mockery. You must be financially secure, enjoy routine emasculation and have a high tolerance for trips to the orthodontist. Pet peeves: Ed Hardy T-shirts, men capable of independent thought."
Sources say Kate hates the fact that her time in the spotlight has dwindled, that she misses the cameras (and cameramen…ha ha) and wishes the paparazzi was still following her every move. Apparently she was one of the few “celebs” who loved seeing her face all over the tabloids.
And while 37-year old coupon blogger is claiming that she’s reached a point in her life where she’s ready to start over and find true love we – the potential viewers of the show – are not stupid. Raise your hand if you know what’s really going on here.
A little part of me feels sorry for Kate. It’s like she never figured out what to do with her life since her TLC show was cancelled. Now she’s going to great lengths to retain her D-list status so that she doesn’t have to live like an “ordinary” mom.
I’m just not sure the world is interested in another Kate Gosselin reality show. If I were a betting women, I’d put money on her not receiving the warm welcome she’s looking for.
I just hope she can hang in there. If not, she’s going to have to get used to being “regular” like the rest of us. Oh the shame!
If you've got any thoughts on Kate, feel free to share.
Oops....wrong o e copied...sorry for the repeat
Remember when I used to not only like Kate Gosselin, but defended her? Yeah, yeah, that was a long time ago (back when I said I would never wear cage shoes, or use Twitter).
She had relevance, and her family was engaging and entertaining. But, once TLC started working lame commercials into the show she and Jon split, I saw the true Kate — the celebrity-obsessed woman who went all Heidi Montag on her appearance and made “Dancing With the Stars” unwatchable.
Yeah, that woman.
Now KG is back, or at least she’s trying to get there.
It’s no secret Ms. Gosselin is a television whore. She coerced the network into keeping the show about her family and changing it to “Kate Plus 8.” She also went on any talk show that would have her and spread rumors that she, too, would soon be hosting a program (yeah, right). Then there was the aforementioned DWTS stint — an appearance that had the Internet world a buzz with tails of her being the bitchiest contestant to date, and the laziest.
There is one thing Kate hasn’t done on TV, and that’s date. She’s pitching a reality show that follows Kate around as she dates her way across America.
I’m a sucker for bad TV (CIP — every show I like gets canceled), but even I wouldn’t watch this one.
"Judging by the picture of her at the salon yesterday I think she may still have a weave. The other clue was someone at the twitter party asked about her favorite hair products and she said Carol's Daughter. This line is geared to black womenwith natural hair or those with human hair weaves. Just something else to ponder."
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As has been said here many times, Kate's hair looks dry as straw. It stands to reason she would try a product that is geared towards dry hair. Many women who have very dry hair and are not black use Carol's Daughter.
It must be open season on Kate!
RICHARD LAWSON 4,700 ViewsJUL 24, 2012
Remember Kate Gosselin? She's that woman who sold her eight children to TLC for a few bucks and a Dancing With the Stars gig a while back? People were pretty into her, but eventually the American people were like, "Hey, wait a minute. Did that lady sell her kids to a TV network? I think she did!" and they stopped watching. Well now, a few years later, Kate hopes everyone's forgotten about that. She's pitching a new reality show around town, one about her search for the man of her dreams. (Oh, right, helping her sell her kids was her husband Jon, a lowdown dude who went a'running the minute the tiniest bit of coin was in play.) Yeah, her show doesn't have a network yet, but she's really hoping to get back in the action. She says her kids, whom she has presumably leased back from TLC, are eager to get to filming again, because I'm sure that's not at all a big fat lie made to placate people who are a little concerned about adults selling their children to cable networks So. If she makes it back on the air, will you watch? Is anyone out there still invested in Kate Gosselin? Or are you all just waiting desperately to find out what those poor kids turn out like when they're older, like we are? [Us Weekly]
Thanks Wowser! These are great and none too kind! In fact, they are a bit vicious! YAY, finally finally finally she is being called out on her actions and attitude and lousy mothering.
Remember when the G's brought baked goods to the dialysis unit she used to work in? She could not set up the system to show the kids.She would definitely need a refresher course, both books and clinical. Not safe to hire her ( or anyone) after so many dormant years. Many changes in technology, pharmacology, policy, record keeping...SO much. So Kate would be a student nurse again!
Dwindle -- Loved SG1, or at least the first 8 seasons. It kind of fizzled after RDA left. Much as I loved Ben Browder in Farscape, he just couldn't cut it as a Gater. I liked Atlantis a lot, too, or at least the first 3 seasons. When they screwed over Torri Higginson, the series went downhill quite a bit. SGU was interesting. Cancelled way too soon.
Kate wants a dating show to bad no one wants to date her.
Even if Steve is bagging her he wants no one to know about it.
All of that has to be a blow to Kate's giant ego.
Great time at the Snarky Katepoolza party, last night, have to do it again.
I volunteer at a local park greenhouse and every other saturday they do a Garden Buddies, there, this time they had a group of young people from the UK, helping. They invite the community to learn about nature.
Orangecrush: thanks!
Wayward: congrats on new family member!
NJGAL51: sorry you missed party: will have another, so save the figs, put them in freezer.
Aggimom: next party.
So who all ended up in the laundry room with a bucket on a blanket?
And did anyone get purseboy to say: put another Kate ooops shrimp on the Kate ooops barbie?
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I haven't read all of the comments, but I just want to say I'm so glad that she wasn't chosen for DWTS!! She didn't deserve it the first time, and after her very poor performance due to her own lack of effort, she definitely doesn't deserve it a second time! I've always thought that what she mailed "sealed with a kiss", had to do with DWTS, and now she knows she cannot even get that gig, although I'm sure they were looking for controversy. They just were sick of her.
Now, to more important things: my grandsons!! They came in yesterday for a surprise visit because of a party my daughter was going to for an old friend. Besides the park and bike riding, I took them to our local library where they got to play with the various toys in the children's section, pick out books, and a movie.
One of the books the older one chose was kid's science experiments. The first chapter was about gloopy glop, and I just happened to have all of the ingredients to make it. The boys had a lot of fun making it and playing with it. Was it a mess? You betcha! But it was worth it!
The best part was is that they asked my about the book on the table (my bible). Although they go to Sunday School, they had questions that I guess they didn't feel comfortable asking the teacher. So they asked me. How honored I felt to share my beliefs again with my grandsons, especially when they are now older to understand a bit more. I pray that one day they make the decision for themselves.
Okay, I'm sorry to go on about my grandsons, but most of you regulars should be used to it by now. They are my pride and joy!
There is only one problem with the dating show, she dumped the perfect foil for her madness. Jon played the victim and he was a great dad and caregiver to his children. Even though we could see they were not a tight couple it was the family dynamic that made everyone watch. It was never about KT, or even the kids. It was the family unit. Mother, father, and 8 kids. Anyone watching her gad about trying to sexy will be thinking, whose minding the kids. No one wants to see KT date. Go down into a sludge pit (just watched undercover boss) and clean it with a pressure hose while the kids get a vacation at Baldhead with their dad. Cut to KT in sludge pit. Cut to Jon and kids at Baldhead. I would line up for that.
Has Steve been located yet? I have a relative going to Maryland tomorrow. I'll have her keep a lookout for him running on the interstate wearing sunglasses and black clothes. She's to look for a silver haired, hungover on rumspringa, backpack wearing, Kiwi chap muttering "The horror. The horror. Damn, I wish I"d never heard of Kate Gosselin."
Next party has to be on Sept 12 (one-year anniversary of the LAST episode of K+8). If we want one sooner, we could opt for August 15 (anniversary of cancellation announcement). I suggest we start off the playlist with "Ding-Dong, the Witch is Dead" from the Wizard of Oz. Yeah, I know she's not dead, but her career is.
Oh, what a wonderful year it has been. She has fallen sooooo far, and we have enjoyed every moment of it. Can't wait to see how year #2 plays out.
"If Kate needs updating courses, it would be a much better investment of time and money to enroll in a BSN program, instead. She would find more opportunities."
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I think it's time she face the truth: the only consistent, long term employment she will be able to find is nursing. Showbiz is out. Not happening.
I agree that she should look into committing to a BSN. This would be her best professional career move, and it would set a great example for her kids, whom she has said repeatedly will go to college.
Since she is sending them to a highly rated college prep school, why not be a good role model and get her own degree? It would give her a dose of reality (REAL reality) and expose her to coursework that might broaden her perspective on the world.
LoveMyuGrandsons said...
You have grandsons? :-D
ncgirl said... 49
Has Steve been located yet? I have a relative going to Maryland tomorrow. I'll have her keep a lookout for him running on the interstate wearing sunglasses and black clothes. She's to look for a silver haired, hungover on rumspringa, backpack wearing, Kiwi chap muttering "The horror. The horror. Damn, I wish I"d never heard of Kate Gosselin."
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Ah, our poor Elphaba.
Maybe some one line him with a nice relaxing job at McDonalds. Of course, how would he pay off Gina with those wages...
oh Lordy Bee. I meant, maybe someone should line him up with... sheesh!
Lovemygrandsons said...
Okay, I'm sorry to go on about my grandsons, but most of you regulars should be used to it by now. They are my pride and joy!
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There is a great Yiddish word that describes what y7ou are doing--- kvelling. Itv roughly translates into expressing the feeling of bursting with pride. Kvell away!
LoveMyuGrandsons said... 47
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I for one enjoy your posts about your grandchildren. Dont ever aplogize on MY account. :)
Ex Nurse, yes, I have 2 grandsons in case you didn't know! Lol!!!!!
Betsy said...
Since she is sending them to a highly rated college prep school, why not be a good role model and get her own degree? It would give her a dose of reality (REAL reality) and expose her to coursework that might broaden her perspective on the world.
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If anyone could use some education in the humanities, it is Kate. I wouldn't rule out someone returning to the workplace after taking time off. Some positions are less demanding in the skills department than others, and changes in charting, IV eqpt, etc. are usually taught in the training period after hiring. Large hospitals have ongoing training--otherwise no nurses would be able to work in the field more than a few years. Of course. most applicants aren't known as a total bitch and succubus when they apply. kinf of a unique situation!
I woukldn't criticize her if she returned to school to learn about the industry in which she is so desperate to work. She is just so intellectually lazy and incurious.
Why can't she just enjoy spending time with her girls? Everything is just so frickin hard for her and I am sure her kids love it when she just shops by herself and brings it home! Don't all preteens love it when mommy picks out their clothes?!? NOT! Hang on Kate! The middle school years are starting...and I work in a middle school...not only does the body grow...the attitudes do too!
miloandjack
@Kateplusmy8 My goodness...its been SIX hrs since this last tweet...Are U still flyin around fr task 2 task Tinkerbell Kate?
What does she do? Sit at the computer timing the intervals between tweets, and then jump on as soon as she sees one from Kate?
Lovemygrandsons said...
One of the books the older one chose was kid's science experiments. The first chapter was about gloopy glop, and I just happened to have all of the ingredients to make it. The boys had a lot of fun making it and playing with it. Was it a mess? You betcha! But it was worth it!
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Ok, who will go with me into the Gosselin wayback machine? Does anyone else remember Kate making a play-dough mixture and rattling off the ingredients. What I remember is that she turned to the camera and said, with a sneer, something like "and don't send me emails asking me for the recipe"? That was one of my WTF moments. Anyone?
"Tinkerbell Kate"? Someone please tell me I didn't just read that.
Lovemygrandsons:
:) Ditto- love your stories !
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LOL, Kate is no Tinkerbell.
And since Jamie's gone, does this mean the not a nanny has returned to babysit so Kate can shop and whine about shopping? Flying fom task to task on her swifter.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8
Shopping w my pre teens....omg it's nearly impossible!Now I know why I've always shopped alone,bought &returned...they are wearing me out!
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Well I guess shopping for yourself is easy cause your wardrobe consist of.
Hooker heels min skirts tub tops and low cut dressed to show off the fake girls.
Hey Ex Nurse, I'd be more than happy to give you and everyone else the recipe for gloopy glop. Unlike Kate, I don't mind sharing!
2 cups cornstarch
1 and 1/2 cups water (with the kids favorite food coloring)
Put in all in a big bowl and let the kids mix it together with their hands. They can make webs, silly putty, and make animals on the table. For how messy is sounds, it's a very easy clean up.
Enjoy!!
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@cmaster2011 @Kateplusmy8 We had uniforms too. There is no clothes shopping for school when you have school uniforms. Keep up.
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This one I don't get. Kate tweeted that she and the twins are shopping and someone tweeted that it's no big deal because the kids wear uniforms. They don't wear uniforms 24/7, and girls that age want after-school outfits, weekend casuals, jeans, tees, etc. There is also shopping for uniforms since they get to choose what kind of shorts (colors), slacks, and shirts they will wear. There are many options. This isn't a school with rigid uniform requirements, such as plaid skirts, jumpers, all of which must be the same.
Ex-Nurse said: "What I remember is that she turned to the camera and said, with a sneer, something like "and don't send me emails asking me for the recipe"? That was one of my WTF moments. Anyone?"
I remember it very well, Ex-Nurse. It was one of the many-many times I talked back to my TV like a deranged old person while watching the show. "We can all google, you, dumbass! Nowadays, a 8 years old, pratically all by himself, can find the recipe to make uranium yellow cake on the Web. Nobody needs you for anything!
White Organza said...a 8 years old, pratically all by himself, can find the recipe to make uranium yellow cake on the Web.
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I'm so glad the sheeple don't post here. Otherwise one of them would say 'that sounds "yummy." I think I'll make one right now!'
"There is also shopping for uniforms since they get to choose what kind of shorts (colors), slacks, and shirts they will wear."
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There is also shopping for shoes, which always is a big headache for me because two of mine have very narrow feet and most shoes slip at the heels. Thank goodness many of the Nike styles run on the narrow side! Buying dress shoes for them is a pain in the you-know-where!
Thanks for a great party, Dwindle and everyone. It was hilarious.
It would be funny if they paired Bristol with Tony. 145
Yes, but it would be even funnier if Tony is paired with Pam.
It makes no sense that she would not want to do DWTS. 149
Of course she wanted to. She is desperately trying to save face.
And, I'll out myself as a Physical Therapist 3
I will not only be at your party, I will now publicly thank physical therapists everywhere. Mine was (no kidding) named Steve. (He had
brown hair).
Has Steve been found? The Rumsprina boys behind the barn are freaking out. They said they saw a gray-haired man stuffing jugs of Papa's
Recipe into a pink bag this morning and riding off on a scooter 23
Was the scooter pink?
Next party has to be on Sept 12 (one-year anniversary of the LAST episode of K+8). If we want one sooner, we could opt for August 15
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I vote for both! (Admin?)
And, another trekkie here, also SG1 and Babylon 5!
Sheeple = Borg -?
Rhymes With Witch said "Sheeple = Borg-?"
HaHa! They've certainly been assimilated, haven't they?
Any Whovians here?
She's out shopping with the twins and still can't stay off the frelling phone! That thing must be grafted onto her hand.
OrangeCrush said... 64
"And since Jamie's gone, does this mean the not a nanny has returned to babysit so Kate can shop and whine about shopping?"
More and more lately, I have had the nagging feeling that the "not-a-nanny" might be Skeeve.
In a restaurant singing along 2 'pretty woman' w my girls..Still lots of shopping 2do but the mall nearly closed behind us...Lord help me! 24 minutes ago
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She's singing with her boobs?
Her tweet makes no sense. "But the mall nearly closed behind us"...how does a mall 'nearly close behind us'?
Kate must be hitting the hard stuff.
aggiemom -- I took that remark to mean that they stayed at the mall until closing time.
Maybe the 6 younger kids are still with Jon this evening. I hope so for their sake. A loving daddy is a far better "babysitter" than a near stranger or a boobyguard.
I wonder if Feed America or any other food bank will ever ask Kate to help out again, with or without the kids. Feed America keeps popping up on my page here, so that made me think of it.
Refresh my memory, please. Why did she go to the fairgrounds in Tennessee? Was that another food bank thing, or the same thing as Feed America? I'm getting lots of Kate bombs confused. She really did come across as kind of useless at those events, from what I could tell.
What, no Fig and Olive for Kate? And she got her hair done by one of the flunkies in the salon? Maybe Ted and Jason are now realizing Kate is poison and may affect their reputation if they keep up their silly little highschool shenanigans with her. Tick Tock Baby. Tick Tock.
She's out shopping with the twins and still can't stay off the frelling phone! That thing must be grafted onto her hand.
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Keep in mind, she's writing her book on it so when an idea pops into her head (cough) she can just stick it right into the chapter 2.
r3boz
@Kateplusmy8 can't get Billy Joel song out of my head "downtown eastern Alexa" luv it! Now my ring back tone!
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This one made me choke on my popcorn. The song is The Downeaster Alexa, not downtown eastern! A Downeaster is a fishing boat, and the song is about a fisherman cruising through Block Island Sound on his way to Martha's Vineyard. Billy's boat was named after his daughter, Alexa Ray.
I would think that if the sheeple loves the song that much, she'd at least know the name of it!
Wanna bet the next CC not a real column will be all about shopping with tweens? From the shopping maven herself, why those bloggy bits practically write themselves. Maybe this will be Chapter 3.
Oh and speaking of blogs I read a paragraph in the LA Times the other day which mentioned that Reese Witherspoon has a project in the works about the lfe (and blog) of Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman. Sure hope Our Kate Is reading here tonight.
Nantucket Bound said... 79
Sounds like something Kate would tweet. She's mixing up "Uptown Girl" and "Downeaster Alexa".
That reminded me of another Billy Joel song that should be added to the playlist for our next party.
"Say Goodbye to Hollywood"
So many faces in and out of my life
Some will last
Some will just be now and then
Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes
I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again
Say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, my baby
Say goodbye to Hollywood
Say goodbye, my baby
She is just so intellectually lazy and incurious.
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Ex-Nurse: I completely agree with this. Lots of people on this board think Kate is stupid, an idiot, etc. I have never believed this. You have to have brains to pass the nursing boards, and heck, she has done pretty well for herself financially. But she has no interest in the world around her, including current events, and that's why she appears so dumb.
I think she knows she cannot maintain her lifestyle much longer without real employment (CC blog does not pay the bills), but she is desperately avoiding nursing, because she knows how difficult, stressful, and demanding it is. Plus, it will confirm that she is just as mediocre as the rest of the world.
Aggie said, Her tweet makes no sense. "But the mall nearly closed behind us"...how does a mall 'nearly close behind us'?
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This is one time I do understand it. The mall closes at 9:30 p.m. I was there this evening, but didn't see her...thank goodness. She meant that she left the mall right before it closed.
I am going to call it. CC is going to can her ass within the next 6 months.
Kate is a twit (81) said...Sounds like something Kate would tweet. She's mixing up "Uptown Girl" and "Downeaster Alexa".
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Kate would do that. Yes, I thought she confused the songs. They were talking about Pretty Woman and she brought up the Billy Joel song. Downtown Eastern Alexa sounds like an Atlantic City lady of the night!
Wowser I totally agree with you about DWTS. Kate was very expensive with her demands! Flying first class from coast to coast and staying at the Beverly Hills Wilshire. That is a really nice hotel right in the center if Beverly Hills! I pass by there all the time , it is nice! That was the hotel they filmed Pretty Woman!
OMG! As I'm writing this I just remembered, "didn't she just tweet that she is singing along to Pretty Woman?" she must be so depressed because the dancing was yucky for her but the time away from her kids was great!
During her time with DWTS she was on every TV show and even sat on the anchor desk with Mary Hart!
Yea!! She really didn't want to be on DWTS!! And I was born yesterday!
Breaking News! Kate, aka Old Scrotum Legs, was seen adding a half chapter to her forthcoming book "I Just Want You To Know I Can't Cook". A source close to Kate, aka OSL, tells us the latest 1/2 chapter was produced on Kate's label maker. Way to go, Kate!
Readerlady: Dr Who Fan here. I wear my Dr Who t-shirts proudly.
miloandjack
@Kateplusmy8 So guess U were busy fr the get go til the day is done now! No "shopping in ur sleep" ..get some zzzzz's! Tweet ya 2morrow! :)
Kate will not go to bed tonight. She will be waiting with baited breath for Milo's first tweet tomorrow. What new platitude will she tweet? What piece of advice will she offer on the trials and tribulations of life? Kate will be sitting on pins and needles.
Remember that nosy neighbor on Bewitched? What was her name? Gladys? Milo reminds me so much of her!
Where is Gosselin Give Back? said... 84
I am going to call it. CC is going to can her ass within the next 6 months.
July 28, 2012 8:09 PM
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Wouldn't it be funny if they wait till September 12th to fire her just like TLC did.-lol
That reminded me of another Billy Joel song that should be added to the playlist for our next party.
"Say Goodbye to Hollywood"
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Yes! Great Billy Joel song. My favorite Billy songs are "River of Dreams," "This Is The Time" and "Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel)," written for his daughter when she was young. He won't sing it in concert anymore because it makes him too sad. Beautiful lyrics.
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When I saw that @kateplusmy8 retweeted me I literally burst out in tears #iloveherrr and cara Mady Alexis Hannah Aaden Collin Leah and Joel
Did we act this nuts when we were young?
So much has gone on...I begin with heartfelt sorrow and prayers for all the victims of last week's tragedy. Also condolences to all hear who have suffered loss, or illness of a loved one human and pets.
And joy for the births among us. YAY!
Kate's response to not being on DWTS sure had a ring of sour grapes. Since she still seem hell bent on getting a show, apparently any show, how much more PC would it have been to respond:
The new cast of DWTS is so FUN. It must have been hard to choose just 11 fabulous stars from the past 14 seasons. That's almost 170 FUN Dancers to choose from. I'll have my popcorn and remote to vote all ready. Watching will be such FUN.
Then, a follow up:
Being a DWTS all star would have been so FUN. Of course I am disappointed - I wanted to see all my FUN friends. With divorce behind me, kids older and love their new BFF babysitter I would have had a FUN attitude.
While that is all a bunch of FUN, it is a more gracious way to accept defeat.
So will the cruise fail turn into all ABC's fault. Led her to believe she had to clear her schedule to be a DWTS star - to mesh with her cryptic tweets that "she couldn't make it (the cruise) ?
Her theme song should be: "Call Me, Maybe"
I for one hope all that paperwork has bee studying on-line for a full BS and a Masters in Nursing. a 12 hour shift 3 days a week would mean babysitting by Jon 2 weeks/month. She'd have to pay out the other two. She stands to make a 40 hour a week salary yet only working 36 hours, shift differential, benefits. When she spends 1 week away from her kids that 24 hours for 7 days - or 161 hours a week. Lets call that 36 hours 50 (to account for drive time and lunch) So a babysitter for only 2 of those weekend shifts, Jon the other two.
But sigh, it was probably tears at the breakfast table times 9 when the announcement was made.
Twittering And Twattering said... 91
"Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel)" is one of my favorite BJ songs. I always tear up when I hear it.
BJ is one of my favorite recording artists and I don't think there is one song of his I don't like. If you think about it-there are many songs of his that relate to Kate in her present state. "The Entertainer" is another one that come to mind.
"I am the entertainer, the idol of my age
I make all kinds of money when I go on the stage
You see me in the papers, I've been in the magazines
But if I go cold, I won't get sold
I get put in the back in the discount rack
Like another can of beans"
Next party, I'll be bring my Billy Joel CD's.
"Remember that nosy neighbor on Bewitched? What was her name? Gladys? Milo reminds me so much of her!"
Gladys was obsessed with a witch too.
60,000 is pretty high for a video that's only been out a few days but I don't know if it has viral status yet.
Does Kate consider "they're doing a DWTS all-star" season as an opportunity?
Because the opportunity was when she was actually doing her own season to set herself up to be asked back like Pam did. Karma. It's the one knocking on the door.
But she has no interest in the world around her, including current events, and that's why she appears so dumb.
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Actually this is a great point. You might actually be very smart and just not enjoy learning or enjoy being curious. She really has no curiosity about the world or any interest in learning, which is puzzling for those watching who can't imagine anything different.
I think I've just been making the assumption that all or most intelligent people have a natural curiosity. But that's not true.
On another note, I think Kate doesn't like learning because learning is not about her. It's about other people and things. YAWWWN.
Is Reese maybe going to play the Pioneer Woman? Oh I would die.
On sorrow and joy versus Kate'exhaustedness...
If I may offer a story. It is about me and my family. Nov 5, 2010 I had surgery...my 21st. While recovering, we received the news that my mother had definitively been dx'd with alzheimers. This was the Friday before Thanksgiving. While we had been expecting this, it was still a shock to hear. The next day, after 2 months of complaining to DH about our water bill, we discovered a big old water line break. Swell. During cleanup my washer died - tub rusted out and flooded the kitchen and basement below where piles upon piles of blueprints and files are stored. Got the Washer and Dryer replaced by Tues - as my dd and her hubby and my youngest grandson (2) were coming for the holiday. Monday the water line was fixed. Tues my dd called, grandson had a bad cold that was lingering. She was taking him to the doc again, but still planned to come. Wed afternoon she called - grandson was in the ER - no need for us to rush to Chicago. Wed evening she called - grandson has pneumonia and they wanted to keep him for observation. We still shouldn't rush to Chi. Thursday, very early Thurs, she called - pneumonia was strep. He was in the PICU. He had developed HUS and was on transfusions and dialysis. We left and drove in silence - he was 2 and had been so healthy. We arrived and things were worse. The next 3 weeks were a blur. Time was measured in platelet counts. It became he will make it or not, less than 50/50 on the former. Grief was overwhelming. Prayers, prostrate on the floor. Begging. A miracle was granted he began to improve. He was released 3 weeks earlier than expected. He has lingering lung problems, took awhile to learn to trust again as well as walk and return to speech he had previously. Kidney doctor visit every year for the rest of his life. Pulmonoligst on call. We all began to breathe.
2 weeks later my mother sprialed downward quickly. We had to move her from her nice independent living apt to a room in assisted living. She fought it at first, then, because they kept her active and made her eat a correct diet 3 times a day and regular timing of her meds. She greatly improved. A picture of her taken on St. Patrick's day 2011 was the prettiest picture in a long time. But then Sat she had to be rushed to a local hospital because she had begun to vomit and have diarrhea uncontrolled. Although she had spent time for the exact same thing twice before in this hospital, they did a quick exam and declared the only problem was a "possible" UTI infection and sent her home - no scans, x-rays,blood tests, etc. On Sunday morning I spoke with her. She was clearly uncomfortable and knew she had to wait on the antibiotics to work - but she was in so much pain. Sunday at 5 the squad was called because she was in cardiac arrest...the hospital had missed the rupture in her intenstines - she had been bleeding out. So rupture caused her to become septic and she succumbed to respiratory failure. I'm in Ohio. She in Fl. at 12:30 am the surgeon allowed that I perhaps I should "hurry". I began frantically making calls - no flight to be had out of Columbus until 7:00 am. But she died at 12:45. I wasn't there. My brother was. But I felt - what the F**k just happened??
It tempered things to have my little grandson happy and running around the funeral home. But every one wanted to console us by saying "it was for the best, she could have held on for years" THAT didn't help. I understand in times like this people don't always know what to say.
I told this story to let you all know while your stories are different - I do understand. I always pray for those here - in good times and bad. Sometimes I can say nothing because all that happened comes flooding back. My dd does have PTSD now but she's working on it.
To all who have suffered the loss of a child or are facing a terrible illness of their child...I don't know how you do it. I amazed at your strenght.
"Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel)" is one of my favorite BJ songs. I always tear up when I hear it.
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I know. I feel the same way about "This Is The Time." Have you seen the book that goes with "Lullaby?" The illustrations are wonderful! I got mine on Amazon.
When Kate danced to "She's Always A Woman To Me," I wondered if she had even heard that song and knew the lyrics. They were so "her."
Now I can't get "The Entertainer" out of my head! :)
Ex-Nurse said: "What I remember is that she turned to the camera and said, with a sneer, something like "and don't send me emails asking me for the recipe"? That was one of my WTF moments. Anyone?"
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This reminds me of the email I have from 2008 or thereabouts when they went on Oprah and Kate was telling everyone on her email list please don't email us with how cute they are etc. we get SOO many emails.
Oh pardon me Queen, we're supposed to watch but heaven forbid we actually contact you about it. Poor thing, so many emails.
Flight of the Kiwi said... 100
Thank you for telling your story. Sorry to hear all that you've been through. It just proves that we are all human and we have feelings and we care. One thing I love about this blog, is that we can support and understand one another.
No matter what happens to Kate, I hope this blog will always be here.
Twittering And Twattering said... 101
" Have you seen the book that goes with "Lullaby?"
I didn't know there was a book. Thanks for mentioning it, I will have to check it out.
Sorry, about causing "The Entertainer" to be running through your head.
Billy Joel is from my area, and I have always liked him and his music.
Why can't she just enjoy spending time with her girls? Everything is just so frickin hard for her
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Exactly, and sad. She never sees something like this as just something fun and special time with the girls. She always looks at the glass half empty, how back to school shopping is annoying. Well it is, but when you are doing it with someone you love you tend to forget the annoyances.
And hey what happened to do your back to school shopping in the spring?
"Billy Joel is from my area, and I have always liked him and his music."
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Did you go the 2008 concert at Shea Stadium? I think that was the last time I heard "Goodnight My Angel" and "This Is The Time" in concert. Amazing show!
"The Entertainer" is one of those songs when it gets in your head, it stays there! :)
Maybe you could bring BJ to our next blog party!
And hey what happened to do your back to school shopping in the spring?
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I think that was just shoes. If she whines about going shoe shopping in the next few weeks, I hope someone reminds her about that.
Tuckersmom inbented a new word that I move we adopt ( hopefully it will appear in the official Oxford Dictionary)
Get ready for it:
Khateishsical: The logic of Katie Kreider under the influence of her own logic, which only applies to her.
Thoughts? Amendments to official definition?
kudos
In a restaurant singing along 2 'pretty woman' w my girls..Still lots of shopping 2do but the mall nearly closed behind us...Lord help me! about 4 hours ago
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Maybe he's moved on to more important things now Kate. You got quite a bit of help, or didn't you notice?
Hey Luke s mom! My dh tore his Achilles tendon on July 3, had the surgery on July 11. He had the post op splint on for one well, then went to a cast. We go on August 3 to get his stitches out and a second cast. He has been totally non weight bearing on that leg. He has been keeping the leg elevated, as instructed, and fortunately can work from home. It was his right leg, if it had been the left the doctor might let him drive. Anyway, we will know more next week. Any advice will be appreciated
readerlady
The kids are trapped in the neutral zone..but protected by The Enterprise, under Universal Rule
OMG..thanks for flashback to 60's throuh 90's
What a great program with a positive mesage..lacking today
Rumspringa on me =™)
One more comment about nursing profession. once a person has completed a nursing program, whether it be from hospital based diploma school, or community college with associate degree, or college or university with bachelors degree- person has to take the nursing board exam, NCLEX. There is a significant fee involved to pay to your states board of nursing for your license, and to take the NCLEX. once you get that license, you really, really do not want to have to take that exam again. Or pay the fee to take it again. So, most nurses, even if not actively working in nursing, will do the renewal paperwork every few years when required by their state. It us much less expensive and much less of a headache to renew a license instead of applying again to take the boards!
There are specific ” reentry” courses for nurses who have been out of clinical care for a few years. These are offered by the hospital or community college most often, and can be very helpful.
If a nurse moves to another state, she has to apply for a nursing license there, usually a simple process as long as your license is current in your first state.
I agree with others, I just don't see Ms Kreider returning to nursing at the bedside.
Another Billy Joel fan here. My favorite is "Piano Man", but I love "River of Dreams" and "Goodnight My Angel" too. I also didn't know there was a book associated with it. Thanks for that info!
Kiwi -- What a harrowing time you had! I hope that the pain has subsided and you are able to remember the good times as well. Thank God your little GS recovered.
Anger Issues -- What do you think about the Dr. Who reboot. I know it's been going on for 7 years now, but still! I love it. Loved David Tennant. Eccleston, not so much. Still haven't made up my mind about Matt Smith. One week I love him and the next, I don't. Can't stand RiverSong, but then, I've never been an Alex Kingston fan.
What concerns me is how long it is taking for her to go down that drain.. the circling is making me dizzy...she keeps bobbing up to the top ...this might be the mean girl in me coming out, but some how I keep thinking that watching Kate go down, will be a small victory for me in getting back at my narcissist and all the other narcissists out there.
And because she sometimes bobs up and ends up back on a talk show, or something, it just concerns me that someone somewhere is going to put her back in the spot light!
That, and I also feel strongly the kids will not fair well if they get back in the spot light...
Guess I just gotta have faith!
Dwiindle:
You continue to educate me, please never stop posting...
What the heck are treckkers?
From which part of the Universe did they evolve?
Or are they trekkie version of sheeple?
OMG r they wannabees?
Like Khate.
poser?
mmmhm?? ??????
Please answer me, until then: Live long and. prosper
lol
I'm afraid this blog has lost whatever credibility it had. self admitted posters here are on average alll retired and/or on disability and post much like that juvenile Kate Gosselin.
Imaginary 'parties' with silly passwords and pretending to get drunk really makes people look, well, just as juvenile as Kate.
Snap out of it people! We're supposed to be much more classy and self-contained. Not completely ridiculous with teenage virtual ridiculous 'parties'.
Let's keep the focus on helping these Gosselin children.
the bar is low said... 116
I'm afraid this blog has lost whatever credibility it had. self admitted posters here are on average alll retired and/or on disability and post much like that juvenile Kate Gosselin.
Imaginary 'parties' with silly passwords and pretending to get drunk really makes people look, well, just as juvenile as Kate.
Snap out of it people! We're supposed to be much more classy and self-contained. Not completely ridiculous with teenage virtual ridiculous 'parties'.
Let's keep the focus on helping these Gosselin children.
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It's called "satire," and after years of dealing with Kate, and her self-absorbed ways, I completely disagree with your comment. "Retired" or "disability" does not mean you are dead or diminish the past/present experiences of the people who worked for years and have the best interest of the kids at heart.
Quite frankly, I and many others enjoyed the comedic relief of Kate's twitter party and having our own party, in mock comedic relief. Sorry if you have a problem with it, but it was a great "party," in my opinion.
People here have shown great restraint, for the most part, and the majority DO have the kids' interests in mind. Not sure where all of this is coming from, but I truly believe most posters here do have the kids' best interests at heart. And have proven so time and time again.
Take a chill pill. This blog has NOT lost credibility for mocking Kate's ongoing self- serving insanity. And I enjoyed our "party" tremendously. Whenever I need a break, I take one. Simple as that.
I'm afraid this blog has lost whatever credibility it had. self admitted posters here are on average alll retired and/or on disability and post much like that juvenile Kate Gosselin.
Imaginary 'parties' with silly passwords and pretending to get drunk really makes people look, well, just as juvenile as Kate.
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Alright everyone.....time for another PARTY....or, if I may call it in my native tongue of Bostonian "Wikkid Awesome PAHTY!!! Pass the beeah!!! How 'bout them Sox...!!!!"
Since the "bar is low" then it will be easier to crawl over to it to get a refill.
I'll take suggestions for our next secret word for our PAHTY..... how about "STOP BREATHING SO LOUD!!!)
I'll stock on boxed wine, we can do home botox pahties, and send those pesky little kids, who can't make us any more $$, to the BFF nanny for a week. I need my MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE time!
C'mon.....this ones gonna be a blast!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 105
Why can't she just enjoy spending time with her girls? Everything is just so frickin hard for her
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The problem with Kate is that she must twitter every problem, event, etc.. that bothers her. Let's face it, she does not enjoy doing things a mom with 8 Count 'Em 8 Kids need to do, and can NOT do what normal mothers have done for years, without all of the bitching and moaning. She has had far too many people taking care of her responsibilities for years, and now feels "imposed upon." Tweets non-stop about the inconvience and hardship, while this is what most moms do on a day to day basis. And they just deal with it.
Twitter has been a huge downfall, as she exposes how ill equiped she is to deal with the 8 Count 'Em 8 kids. Newsflash Kate- Tweens like to choose their own clothes. How does she not know this? Role model for other mothers? I think not.
DebbieDowner4 said... 118
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I agree...and I hope the bitching she is doing is just reserved for the twitter that her daughters are not allowed to be "awn" and that she is not voicing her complaints to THEM about how hard and exhaustedish that shopping with them is to her. One of my FAVORITE childhood memories is the entire day I got my Mom to myself every year for back to school shopping. We went out to lunch and I was so excited about my new clothes. I hope Mady and cara's memory is not of their mother bitching all the time...but who am I kidding, it's their ENTIRE childhood memories.
Nothing screams look at me like sitting in a restaurant with 2 famous tweens singing along to Pretty Woman.
I think when Kate put her dream in the mail and sealed it with a kiss it was to the Food Network TV. Several weeks later someone tweeted that Kate and another woman auditioned with Bob Tushman, General Manger but neither got a cooking show. Remember how Kate was tweeting at that time she was watching this and that cooking show on the Food Network channel. She no longer does that of course. Yep, she wanted her own cooking show.
The bar is low said ". . . on average alll retired and/or on disability. . ."
Let's see, we have several school teachers, a physical therapist, several nurses, at least one attorney, some genuine SAHMs, a pastor, at least one social worker, and a number of posters who have referred to jobs but I have no idea what they do. Yes, some of us are retired. In my case, I taught school for several years then worked in social service jobs for about 30 years. I EARNED my retirement and I'm proud of it! I'm sure most, if not all, of the other retirees here feel the same way. I have no idea if any of the posters here are on disability. Some may be, but I don't recall anyone mentioning it. In addition, many of us are involved with our churches and/or volunteer work. We've EARNED the right to be silly and play around a bit once in a while. That doesn't mean we've lost our focus or our credibility. So -- you can either crawl back under your rock or you can join us in concern and, yes, occasional silliness. Either way, as Gosselin8 said, take a chill pill!
DebbieDowner -- count me in. When do we start partying? I'll bring another awesomeish salad and some paper plates and plastic forks and spoons.
Flight of the Kiwi said... 100
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I was riveted to the screen while reading your story. You are an amazing and strong woman. It takes courage to share in the way you did and you've really touched people in doing so.
I am afraid that I must agree with the bar has been set low. This blog has become senseless with the back and forth irrelevant comments. I know not everyone feels this way but I have been reading here less and less. Maybe there is just nothing to talk about that is relevant concerning Kate anymore and Preesi had the right idea. Good luck to you all.
Maggie, I can see Kate pitching a TV show to Food Network and here's the thing...I would be rooting for her and I think lots of us would. I mean, Kate's story and well, having 8 kids is right in FN's wheelhouse. They eat that sh*t up. Many FN hosts have their kids on the shows and always use them for "stories".
Giada, aka Little Big Head, has morphed her show into a mom/family-driven lifestyle format. It's truly what drives her material now and she's got more books based on it.
I'm telling you, I bet Tuschman wanted Kate to audition and I bet he hoped she had the goods. But, Kate does not translate well on TV, she just doesn't. She has never, ever emitted warmth. I truly think it's because she's always in her own head and just doesn't naturally connect to other human beings.
Finally, I don't think she has a real curiosity about food and cooking/baking techniques. Sure, she does some basic things well, like loading a bread machine and making comfort foods such as deviled eggs. But knowing a beurre blanc from a bernaise, a demi glace from a glace de viande, a sauce espagnole from any other mother sauce?
No.
She thinks that making recipes off the back of boxes makes her exceptional, and while that's great, it takes way, way more cooking chops to be on FN. It also takes being relatable. Kate is just not.
Take Pioneer Woman. She's rich, Yup... loaded. How about Paula Deen? Rachael Ray? These women have veritable empires and more money than God, but I can still relate to them.
Kate comes across as entitled. Entitled to be given everything on a gold platter and endlessly unwilling to put in the work. The really, really hard work. All she wants is what others have. Their microphones, their chairs in a studio. She just wants to take, never give, and there is just no hiding or getting past it.
With Kate's vast experience on television, it's a shame that she hasn't made a real effort to learn the biz, even fake it til ya make it. Opportunity squandered.
I am retired and on disability. I worked in retail since I was 15. I am now 61. I worked all those years walking on concrete floors and my knees are shot. I can hardly walk and the more I sit around because of the pain the more weight I gain. That makes it worse. I've worked hard all my life and I am not ashamed of being retired and on disability. I haven't read thru all the comments yet so i don't know why this has even come up but i needed to put my 2 cents in. By the way,I love this blog just as it is. Able to talk off topic and not get blasted. Love it. Some days this blog is all I have to talk to. Thanks for being her. Have a great Sunday everyone.
JoyinVirginia said... 110
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Ouch! Achilles tendon tears are not fun. Oh boy.
Your dh will of course get physical therapy ordered (oh what fun!!) and will get treatment to control pain and swelling, begin to carefully restore range of motion, work with assistive devices (crutches, cane, parallel bars) to start gradually weight bearing and walking and of course, gradual strengthening exercises as the tendon repair heals.
Additional treatment may involve doing some sort of massage/manual therapy to the scar tissue to help it heal correctly and by all means, be involved and supportive and make him do his home exercise program!
As an aside, I started working on my DH's shoulder. He tore his rotator cuff in May, or I should say, our black lab did when she bolted after a crab on the beach, and yanked his arm out!
DH has been ordered PT from his orthopod, but hasn't even made the phone call yet! Ugh! Here I am, a PT, telling him to get his ass to therapy and he keeps using being busy at work as an excuse. Well, I got so impatient that I told him he's getting the therapy and doing the work with me until he gets into a formal program.
So, stay on top of your DH's rehab for the Achilles repair. It's a long road to hoe, believe me, and he'll need the encouragement.
For i'm moving on and other posters who do not like off topic discussion, I said years ago - on this blog - and it is still true! Ms Kreider is BORING. There is nothing entertaining in discussing her. So we will make our own fun !
Admin, love it when there are threads on gardening, recipes, and I do hope we will have a DWTS thread to discuss our favorite dancers! Or organization, admin mentioned that as possible topic a while back! Have a great day, everyone!
Zere vill be no laffink at zee blogenstein! It iz verboten!
the bar is low, I completely disagree with your comments. The posters here have proven time and again their concern for the children. They are compassionate, intelligent, and insightful. One of my favorite things is they have a wonderful sense of humor and it shows quite often!! I agree you need to take a chill pill.
DebbieDowner4, I missed the last pahty so count me for the Boston one! I love the way Bostonians ponounce drawer!!
They were singing in a restaurant- that must have been appreciated by other patrons after 9:30 at night. I'm sure they went to Old Navy- that's her choice for the kids these days.
It really seems she is pushing the singing of late...and also the twins. Not much mention of the tups except the odd 'cute remark.'
Flight of the Kiwi said...100
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My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. Prayers, too.
Many of us here have suffered pain and loss, and while it's not the only tie that binds us together, it's certainly a testament to our shared belief in a brighter tomorrow--for ourselves, and for the G8, which brought us together in the first place.
I've just refilled my hummingbird and finch feeders, and put out some grape jelly for the orioles. I'm meeting a friend for lunch, after a few hours' worth of work in my garden. Am I retired? No. But I know how to enjoy myself, whether at work or play. More wheeee than whoa (woah in Katespeak), that's my motto!
Many South NJ residents say "Wooder" for water, and "droor," for drawer. Part of the local accent. And understand one another :)
Although I respect the differences in South Jersey (Phila influence) and North Jersey( New York) - New Yawk.
We often laugh at the differences in our pronunciations but with 2 metropolitan areas, we enjoy and respect the differences as this is what makes the world go round. I have learned so many dialects, with NY, as well. Kind of adds to my life experience.
Sorry guys, but my favorites accent is Boston. Bawwstin. Love it!
Nothing to do with Kate, but celebrating our different accents/dialects with so many different posters.
I have to completely disagree with you, The Bar is Low. The snark here was in fine form the past several days. There was nothing "juvenile" about it, on the contrary the humor here is pretty sophisticated.
This has always been a blog that welcomed snark. It has never been a place where everyone must tip toe around like it's a library. Given that this blog has always been like this, your comments seem more like a way to try to cut things down than express genuine concern. If the blog isn't for you, just leave. Don't insult people as you do so.
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Given that I've obviously been around since day one, that is not my impression of the demographics here. Actually I looked at a breakdown of our demographics once and it was actually heavily 30-45 highly educated women.
In any case, what's your point? The people who are retired here are funny! And they keep the train chugging during business hours until the rest of us can punch out and come play. :) I'm going to imitate a sheeple: Sounds like jealousy to me.
With the "look at me" restaurant singing she's teaching the kids to be attention whores just like her instead of considerate of other diners and having a healthy sense that wanting people to look at you is just pathetic.
Reminds me of that old home movie from their honeymoon at Disney where Kate was prancing around making a scene all excited. Calm down. Behave like an adult.
Tuckers mom, thanks for the info. My dh has a high pain tolerance, he usually bicycles at least one hundred miles per week pre-injury. He is VERY motivated to get back on the bicycle. There is also a gym at his work he can use when he is able to go back to the office. I work in health care, and had been myself to ortho who works in sports med setting last fall when I broke my elbow. So I emailed that doctor when dh had his accident and he worked him in. so no excuse not to get his pt appt, we will schedule it before we leave doctors office I know!
PS I am proud because I did elbow exercise on my own, ortho said I did not need pt because I was such a good patient, and I have full range of motion now without pain!
One more question,.how long on average is it before patients with Achilles tears get back to pre injury activity levels? This was clean tear with no bone involvement.
Yes they probably had only a slot or two for someone controversial. Bristol was just as controversial as Kate and especially during an election year and with her new show, she's relevant.
And.....check!
To the bar is low:- Yes I am retired and 81-years of age. My passion [not an artist] is art. I am involved with 3 museums, non-paying. I conduct tours for adults and school groups; act as a greeter or work with art activity for children. One museum requires an every other week attendance at their art history classes. BTW, I have been doing this since 2002. Also, I can offer greetings in 10, count them, 10 languages. this does not include Canadian, Australian or Boston accent. Doesn't sound low-end from where I a typing.
What concerns me is how long it is taking for her to go down that drain.. the circling is making me dizzy...she keeps bobbing up to the top
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Meagler, I think the mistake we made is we didn't invest in a plunger for this party. It only would have been a couple bucks at home depot. Whoever was getting the plastic chairs could have picked one up.
By the way, I don't know ANY mom who gets as much alone time/fun time/down time as this bitch, much less a divorced mom of eight getting that much uninterrupted time to herself.
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Can I take it a step further? I don't know of any person PERIOD man or woman or child who gets this much alone time/fun time/downtime. Kids have school and activities. Young adults have college or their first job. Older adults are working and/or have a family, and repeat the cycle of school and activities with their own kids. Craziness.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 136
Amen to this comment.
Tweetle-le De, Tweetle-le DUMB, you crack me up!
Kiwi (100), your post just broke my heart. I lost my first, beautiful baby girl, and the pain and grief is just overwhelming, still. To have so many stressful things happen to you at once must have just crippled you. The pain of loss never goes away, but you do come to appreciate what you have so much more. I have several children now, and sometimes the stress of their day-to-day care is a lot to handle. Sometimes I just want to go and have a "spa day", with no interruptions, no demands, no noise....And then I walk in a room to tell them to keep the noise level down, and I suddenly start crying because I am so grateful that they are there. They think their Mom is a little "off". You know that scene in "Sleepless in Seattle", where the woman is talking about the movie "An Affair to Remember" and she's crying, and the little boy gives her that look and says, "Are you okay?". And the husband says, "She's fine"? Yeah, just like that.
I am willing to bet that you'll have those "off" moments, too, when your GS is having a typical two-year-old meltdown, and suddenly you can't stop crying because you realize how lucky you are that he is still here to pitch a fit and you came so close to being in a silent room with no GS to fill it.
To the folks above who think this blog has lost all credibility, nobody is making you read here. If you don't like it, then don't read. We share our life stories, we laugh, we offer each other support, we snark, we worry....we are pulled together by a common thread, which is our concern for the G8, but that is by no means the only concern in our lives. We are complex human beings who come from all walks of life, and share a wealth of experiences. We are not two-dimensional.
I think what bothers me most about Kate lately is that she tweets about positivity, and then all she does is complain. She complains about her motherly duties(i.e.shopping), about her exhaustedness, about anything and everything. Then she starts with the positivity again.
It's like she's saying everything is fine and dandy, but......
Kate if you want to show that you're a positive person, stop complaining how hard it is to mother 8 kids. We know it's not a picnic, but you don't have to remind us time and time again. If your kids ever had a chance to see your tweets, think about how THEY would feel. If I were one of your kids, and saw what you tweet, I would feel like I'm such a burden to you, and would really question your love for me.
Ah, Administrator (136) -- thanks for defending us.
I am one of the retired ladies. I will be 65 next month. I work hard and I keep my life very full. I think that Kate would not be able to keep up with most of us ... even the older posters here.
Bar is Low, I had a great time at the closet party. When we plan another one, we will be sure to invite you.
Hi ladies (and any guys),
I loved the party- you guys were hilarious!!! I laughed, out loud.
The bar is low.... "self admitted posters", as opposed to those of us who post here and don't admit it? LOL OK
I am with Admin, the demographics here are not retired and on disability- and that was a derogatory blast to those who are. I do believe the majority of us here are educated, though, unlike sheeple. So we have a sense of humor (by we, I mean you guys, I wont take credit for your wonderful snark). So we cut loose once in awhile. Who cares? It's not everyday. It was a parody of Kate's tweet party.
I love the sharing of animal/pet stories and gardening stories. I like the recipes, too.
Now I shall go check on my snoring little puggy and water my hanging flower pots.
Have a great weekend everybody!!! Keep up the humor, I need it...mee!!! I! meee!!! soo stressed out from being a parent! such hard work- never mind the military- LOL, snarking here :)
I see KT did not want to be invited back, and quite frankly, I can understand that although with her new svelte physique she might be able to move a bit more easily. She should have had M. or P. put together a plea stating her case, along with a few new moves; it could have easily sequed ito the dating show. But, no, because they didn't come knocking on her door with an engraved invitation placed up on a golden platter, another opportunity passed. That being said it is interesting to note that Pamela is trending #1 on yahoo.
Can I take it a step further? I don't know of any person PERIOD man or woman or child who gets this much alone time/fun time/downtime. Kids have school and activities. Young adults have college or their first job. Older adults are working and/or have a family, and repeat the cycle of school and activities with their own kids. Craziness.
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I got that much alone time, when I was DEPLOYED on a carrier in the persian gulf!! LOL!!!
just sayin' ;)
Kate said, "...Lord, help me."
Kate that is a good prayer. He needs to help you. But, not because you are out shopping with your two older daughters.
Stop huffing and puffing over normal life. Be thankful that you have the resources for spending hours at the mall. Be thankful for those two bright and healthy girls.
Kate, you are completely clueless!
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 131
Zere vill be no laffink at zee blogenstein! It iz verboten!
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OK, the three little letters of LOL just dont say enough! Great comment! Love it.
Wowser said... 121
I agree...and I hope the bitching she is doing is just reserved for the twitter that her daughters are not allowed to be "awn" and that she is not voicing her complaints to THEM about how hard and exhaustedish that shopping with them is to her. One of my FAVORITE childhood memories is the entire day I got my Mom to myself every year for back to school shopping. We went out to lunch and I was so excited about my new clothes. I hope Mady and cara's memory is not of their mother bitching all the time...but who am I kidding, it's their ENTIRE childhood memories.
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I always carved out 'private time' with each of my 4 kids. It's funny you mention this today, because my 37 year old dtr just reminded me of our Christmas shopping every year. We would go, alone, to a local discount store (like a walmart or whatever) in the evening, then after the store closed, we would go to a 24 hour Denny's and have cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. Every year. My daughter says those memories are very strong and precious to her, she says it felt like she was so special, being the eldest, that she got to be out ALL NIGHT (hehe) with mommy.
I have similar memories, of lunch with my mom and my grandma in a department store resturant, where models paraded through the tables with the store's newest fashions... That was where i discoverd Cobb salads! I dont have any memories of the adults complaining about exhausting time with me was. And my own daughter only remembers that we she and I were on a midnight special time. She tears up to this day when she talks about it all.
I barely had two nickels to rub together during that time, but I am so thankful for the precious memories and love I was able to give my kids.
Joy in Virginia, Here's a protocol for rehab for Achilles repair that should give you an idea of the timeline of progression:
http://www.udel.edu/PT/PT%20Clinical%20Services/RehabGuidelines/AchillesRepair.pdf
I'm sure your DH will be an excellent patient with big time motivation! Best of luck to him!
NT said... 128
I am retired and on disability. I worked in retail since I was 15. I am now 61. I worked all those years walking on concrete floors and my knees are shot. I can hardly walk and the more I sit around because of the pain the more weight I gain. That makes it worse. I've worked hard all my life and I am not ashamed of being retired and on disability. I haven't read thru all the comments yet so i don't know why this has even come up but i needed to put my 2 cents in. By the way,I love this blog just as it is. Able to talk off topic and not get blasted. Love it. Some days this blog is all I have to talk to. Thanks for being her. Have a great Sunday everyone.
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You said it all, and beautifully too. Just wanted to take a minute and pour you a personal Rumspringa. Cheers, NT.
I have similar memories, of lunch with my mom and my grandma in a department store resturant, where models paraded through the tables with the store's newest fashions... That was where i discoverd Cobb salads!
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Oh, great memories Dwindle! You got me to thinking about my mom when she'd take me into Center City Philly, just her and me. We'd take the train in and I felt to cosmopolitan. We'd see theater and go to the big John Wannamaker's for lunch. The Crystal Tea Room was on the 5th floor and I'd order a club sandwich every single time.
There's never been a club sandwich that has tasted as good.
It sounds like the twins like hanging out with Kate and that's cool. What gets me is the 6 never get off the property. I can't recall her mentioning it or seeing it. I don't think a boy has spent alone time with her ever. It's just so weird, especially given all the time she's got on her hands.
To the bar is low:
I'll defend your right to give your opinion. However, might I suggest that if some of the content on this blog bothers you that you skip over it or move along altogether?
Also, a poster's status in life (retired, on disability, etc.) should have nothing to do with anything. Perhaps someday you might find yourself retired or on disability. Don't cast stones. And NO ONE here owes an explanation to anyone else as to why or how they got where they are today.
Lighten up and just roll with it. Life is too short. That is MY opinion.
I am 72, and a retired RN. I'm not on disability, but my 32 year old severely handicapped son, who I take care of, is. Many days, this blog is my only connection to the outside world. I loved reading about the party.
Dmasy said... 147
... I think that Kate would not be able to keep up with most of us ...
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Phew, no kidding Dmasy. That closet was so crowded, we gave 'bent out of shape' new meaning. Especially after Dwindle cranked up the music.
I didn't hear anyone complaining, but then again Kate wasn't there.
My favorite times were shopping with my daughter. We could go all day with barely a break. Now she's many, many miles away and shopping together is a rare treat. Suck it, Kate. Maybe YOU really won't miss them when they're gone.
I thought the virtual party was a hoot and a great way to highlight the stupidity that has been Kate through the years -- from single grapes on paper plates to tin foil for pizza. She's given us all so much to work with. Thanks, Kate, for the inspiration.
Not retired and not disabled, but I have a lot of respect for any who are. I love reading the snark and all of the off-topic comments about grandkids, gardens, pets, meals and more. Here's hoping Kate fades away but we don't.
franky said... 115
Dwiindle:
You continue to educate me, please never stop posting...
What the heck are treckkers?
From which part of the Universe did they evolve?
Or are they trekkie version of sheeple?
OMG r they wannabees?
Like Khate.
poser?
mmmhm?? ??????
Please answer me, until then: Live long and. prosper
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TREKKERS are well meaning fans who discovered their devotion in the late 1980s, not in the 60s like us TREKKIES did. They were a little late to the party, so to speak. Some Trekkies began calling themselves Trekkers at that time, coz they thought it was a more dignified name.
ppfftt on that!
Therefore, I hearby declare, by the power vested in me by my own delusions of grandeur, that you Franky are a TRUE Trekkie, since you blessedly didnt even know what Trekker even meant!
(Franky, let me know if that makes sense, I know English is not your first language.)
Sorry, all, for the off topic. :)
She sure has been pushing the singing/video making lately, hasn't she.
She's such a dope. Remember a while back she was watching food network, 'inventing' recipes; then it was those toddler books that the 10 year olds 'loved'; I don't remember all the other dumb things she's said.
But it seems like whenever she's angling for something she does that stupid tweeting about it, on a topic she's never mentioned before, and then when she doesn't get the job, is never mentioned again.
JoyinVirginia said... 112
There are specific ” reentry” courses for nurses who have been out of clinical care for a few years. These are offered by the hospital or community college most often, and can be very helpful.
If a nurse moves to another state, she has to apply for a nursing license there, usually a simple process as long as your license is current in your first state.
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Yes, one of my daughters is licensed in Ohio and recently became licensed in TN. She did not have to take any re-entry courses, but she had scoped them out just in case.
She found that many hospitals offer them free of charge for those that have employment offered to them at that particular hospital.
I'm in my early 40s and have three degrees (just finished a terminal degree, so I guess everyone can call me Dr. Kate is a Witch, hee!).
Hardly retired or on disability. But why use that as a slam, anyway? One of my dearest friends is a woman in her mid-60s who is retired and on disability. She's brilliant. We're in a book club together and half of us can't keep up with her wit or intelligence.
That little dig about retired people/people on disability says far more about the person who said it, e.g., that they are bigoted and narrow-minded.
So if you don't like this blog, take admin's advice. Make like a tree and leave. (She's much nicer than I am!)
As for Kate mall shopping with the girls, whatever happened to thrift stores and consignment shops? I guess that's just for the younger kids. I'm sorry, correction: the boys.
My hubby gets tired of me roaming around in the middle of the night and claiming sleeplessness. He bought me some ZZZQuil yesterday.
Oh my goodness, I still can't wake up this morning. Heavy eyelids. Stuff works too well for me!
I know others here have talked about insomnia. My advice -- take a sip (small) at around 7:30PM so that your next day is not a groggy blur!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 98
But she has no interest in the world around her, including current events, and that's why she appears so dumb.
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Actually this is a great point. You might actually be very smart and just not enjoy learning or enjoy being curious. She really has no curiosity about the world or any interest in learning, which is puzzling for those watching who can't imagine anything different.
I think I've just been making the assumption that all or most intelligent people have a natural curiosity. But that's not true.
On another note, I think Kate doesn't like learning because learning is not about her. It's about other people and things. YAWWWN.
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I think it's hard for her and she gave up trying a long time ago. The mere attempt now makes her angry, as evidenced by her disaster on DWTS. I dont know if it's a learning disability or if her overwhelming racing thoughts about herself interfer with her ability to learn anything new. Maybe a combination of things. She thinks about herself with thoughts so strong and so prevelant and so racing, there literally is no room in her brain or soul for much else.
Something is wrong and she is so far gone she cant even tell anymore that she does not at all think or have emotions like other humans.
I'm retired but not on disability. I've worked hard to be able to retire and have the time to indulge myself. I've raised my kids, they lead happy productive lives and now it's time for my DH and I to enjoy a bit of alone time.
So "The bar is low" since you're fond of shit stirring let me give you a little right back. You sound as like a "jellus" sheeple, if you don't like what you read here than don't let the door hit your butt on the way out.
Flight of the Kiwi said... 100
On sorrow and joy versus Kate'exhaustedness...
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Flight, I usually have something to say about everything, but re your story, I have no words.
Horrible horrible time for you, the emotional stress, coupled with the mental stress must have taken such a physical toll on you. But you did it, you put one foot in front of the other every day and did it. Although I know your heart will always ache. {{hug}}
I thought the closet party snark was hilarious! Ya'll have Kate's speech and behaviors down pat, lol. (Dwindle, there was some talk about switching the labels on your 200 shoe boxes and maybe consigning some of your clothes..you might want to check on your closet!)
Off-topic: I am one not to take another person's opinion as my own, so when controversial subject matter materializes I like to read it for myself (most recently the Sandusky report).
Several yrs ago a private school took serious issue with some teachers that were requiring their high school students to read Brokeback Mountain. A shitstorm occurred, teachers quit or were fired, donors pulled money, kids withdrawn from school, etc etc, and yet those screaming the loudest about the book hadn't even READ it. wtf? I read the book and enjoyed it; it is extremely well written. Apparently those that were yelling the loudest don't pay attention to what their teens are watching on t.v.!
So now we have the Shades of Grey trilogy...I found the first copy at a yard sale last week and read it. It's different for sure. I ordered the remaining books online and will read them before deciding what I think about the controversy.
What drives me nuts are some right-wing blow-hards denouncing the book, yet their wives probably have dog-eared copies in their night stand, lololol. (And usually, what people yell the loudest about is what THEIR weakness is... remember Jimmmy Swaggart's "I have sinned?")
Which brings me to my question: Has their ever been a book that disgusted you so badly that you threw it in the trash? I've only done it once, but will refrain from sharing what it is, for now.........
I so like the diversity of opinions on any given subject. Each of us have our own experiences and draw on those experiences to help others on this blog. Sure we disagree at times. So what, bring it on. That's what makes us think about a subject from a different perspective.
the bar is low said... 116
Let's keep the focus on helping these Gosselin children.
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How? Seriously, how? What hasn't been tried? I think everyone here is open to suggestions.
Which brings me to my question: Has their ever been a book that disgusted you so badly that you threw it in the trash? I've only done it once, but will refrain from sharing what it is, for now.........
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There have been a few, "A Million Little Pieces" (before the lies came to light) and another from Dean Koontz...Relentless....which had a WTF kind of ending.
My appologies to those who are fans of those two authors, but those were just not for me.
And to go off topic, I'll never understand book burnings, just because a few people disagree with what was written, so NOBODY gets to read them? Kind of like the Dixie Chicks a few years back...they said something a few people found offensive, so the "answer" to that was to destroy their CDs. (which people bought just to destroy..no logic there.)
I have a family member like that. If she reads something/watches something on tv, etc.. that she doesn't like, she will try to convince everyone else to not reas/watch the thing that upset her. For instance, she was in a tizzy a few years ago when she found out that I'm a big fan of The Sopranos. She even called my mom to tell her that I shouldn't be watching something like that!!!!!!!!! Keep in mind...I'm now 41, married, two children, two college degrees, a good job, and a homeowner. And she wanted to get me in trouble with my mom over watching something she didn't like.
BTW - my mom just laughed it off. She said that as long as the kids aren't around when I watch it, just let what "Crazy Aunt _____" roll off your back.
Insanity doesn't run in my family, it gallops.
aggie: yes, it was a book of John Saul's that gave me nightmares about dead cats. lol I'm sure I would throw out many if I had them around to read. I have discarded some I just wouldn't read again and don't think they are valuable to a library or yard sale.I'm not against hard- core porn; just don't fancy reading it myself.
I have not read Shades but don't mind if I see others doing so...just doesn't interest me. Have read excerpts on line etc. Not sure how 'hard-core' it is but having had a bad experience in my past which this might bring to mind, I'd rather not try it.
Kiwi: Terrible times for you. I'm sure you're a stronger person for it all, but life is just not fair. I'm sorry.
DebbieDowner4 said... 172
Which brings me to my question: Has their ever been a book that disgusted you so badly that you threw it in the trash? I've only done it once, but will refrain from sharing what it is, for now.........
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There have been a few, "A Million Little Pieces" (before the lies came to light) and another from Dean Koontz...Relentless....which had a WTF kind of ending.
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I never read Million Little Pieces, by the time it piqued my interest it was declared fiction so I didn't think it warranted a reading.
Now since I think about it,I've thrown a movie in the trash,too, lol. I enjoy Kevin Costner movies, so bought Message in a Bottle. The ending pissed me off so badly, I ripped it out of the player and hurled it in the trash. UGH!
It is so funny how Kate obsesses over a topic when she wants something, then drops it flat when she doesn't get what she wants. Talking endlessly about Food Network when she wanted a cooking show, then never mentioning FN again when she didn't get a show. The "Little Angels" videos that she claimed all her kids loved (even though they're for toddlers) , I'm sure, were her attempts to manipulate Roma Downey into asking her to be the voice of a character in a video. She has mentioned before that she wanted to do that "for her kids". Then, when her broad hints didn't turn into anything, she let that go. She has mentioned dating many times, so that means she has been wanting a dating show for awhile. She thought someone would come to her and offer her a show when she mentioned on all those talk shows that she was lonely and wanted to find a man. When nobody came to her, she had to become more aggressive.
It must be frustrating to her that her "subtle" hints aren't turning into anything. Remember when she used to just mention that she needed paper towels and a case would show up at the door? When she said on Leno that it would be funny if she was on DTWS because she can't dance, and-surprise!- she was asked on DWTS? She just can't figure out what changed. She has dropped all the hints, and nobody has come running to give her what she wants.
We're waiting for her to just give it up already and get a real job and support those kids, but she isn't there yet. She can't comprehend going back to a normal life and having to work like everybody else. Because, in her mind, she's not like everybody else. She really believes that she cannot work a normal job. It is not even a possibility to her. When she said all those times that she'd go back to nursing or work at McDonald's to support her kids, she didn't mean it. She felt safe saying that because she thought it would never happen.
So, we have to settle in for the long run. She's not about to go back to reality. After almost a year, she is still in denial and thinks that there is some magical network out there that somehow didn't get the message that she's available. It will be interesting to see what happens the second year. She's fallen so far, but she's still able to deny it. She still describes herself as a television personality first (mom is way down on the list). After two years, will she still be able to do that? How will she describe herself in 2013? We'll have to wait and see.
DebbieDowner4 said... 172
I have a family member like that. If she reads something/watches something on tv, etc.. that she doesn't like, she will try to convince everyone else to not reas/watch the thing that upset her.
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You're not Oprah's niece are you? (kidding)
I always thought Oprah's book club was just like that, although it was to encourage people to read what SHE liked. Talk about sheeple, she could lead her fans to a cliff, tell them to jump and they would.
And it pissed me off when she raked the author of A Million over the coals on her show. How dare anyone lie to the Queen?! I beg your pardon? She didn't bring Kate Gosselin back to demand some answers.
Kiwi:
Forget to mention that as a pediatric nurse I was amazed at some of the parents' bravery even when their terminal children died. Sorry to say it was usually ( but certainly not always) the mom who was the more courageous and held it together for the child and siblings. We nurses would remain professional but compassionate and save our tears for private places away from the patients and families. How many tears I have shed for children not my own. But I wouldn't give up knowing these special people for anything.
DebbieDowner4 said... 172
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Your family member is a control freak, I take it? I hope that's not harsh. If someone gets bothered by what someone else is reading or watching, they need to get out of their own head.
I had to stop listening (audiobook) to Stephen King's 11/22/63. It was violent and just screwed with my head.
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the bar is low said... 116
I'm afraid this blog has lost whatever credibility it had. self admitted posters here are on average alll retired and/or on disability and post much like that juvenile Kate Gosselin.
Imaginary 'parties' with silly passwords and pretending to get drunk really makes people look, well, just as juvenile as Kate.
Snap out of it people! We're supposed to be much more classy and self-contained. Not completely ridiculous with teenage virtual ridiculous 'parties'.
Let's keep the focus on helping these Gosselin children.
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This is a fun blog where people like to have fun so relax.
I did not enjoy the "virtual party" either. THought it was immature and annoying. But that doesn't mean I think the folks that post her are anything but pretty normal, hard working, intelligent people.
I skipped over more than a hundred comments and personally hoped it was a one time deal....just my own opinion.
Molly
Dwindle wrote: I always carved out 'private time' with each of my 4 kids. It's funny you mention this today, because my 37 year old dtr just reminded me of our Christmas shopping every year. We would go, alone, to a local discount store (like a walmart or whatever) in the evening, then after the store closed, we would go to a 24 hour Denny's and have cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. Every year.
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That was heartwarming the way your daughter still tears up about that. It goes to highlight how foolish and stupid Kate is with her "making memories" dragging her 3,4,5,6,&7 year olds across the country and Australia trying to make memories. Simple rituals are the best and the sweetest of them all.
With regard to Kate and going back to nursing. My oldest daughter is a nurse at a hospital in Boston. She told us that a lot of hospitals in Boston and in MA are no longer hiring nurses unless they have a BSN, even though to get licensed you all have to take the same boards. With a hospital diploma, Kate would not even qualify for an interview.
My husband and I went and visited said daughter and her boyfriend yesterday and met their new four legged rescue dog. He is adorable and what a love. I told them when they go on vacation he is coming to our house. Her boyfriend said I would have to fight it out with his aunt because she already claimed dibs on him. Bring it on. I know I can take her. lol
And it pissed me off when she raked the author of A Million over the coals on her show. How dare anyone lie to the Queen?! I beg your pardon? She didn't bring Kate Gosselin back to demand some answers.
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Talk about sheeple. Oprah could say the sky is green and they'd believe her. And deceive Oprah? Hells no. If her ass isn't thoroughly kissed and swooned upon, how dare you!
I remember when she dragged a higher-up, ass-kisser from Hermes in Paris on to her show to apologize to her. She wanted to go in after closing to pick up a ridiculously expensive gift for Tina Turner (why do rich people shower other rich people with gifts like diamonds?) and they wouldn't let her in.
aggiemom -- There've been a couple of books that have disgusted me so much I've thrown them across the room. Not from the subject matter, but they were so badly written that I couldn't understand how they even got published. One in particular was just one big grammatical error.
Admin 143 -- I'll go you one further. I'm single, no kids, live alone (well, without another human, anyway) and am retired, and I don't have as much alone time/downtime as KK! I'd go nuts if I did!
Layla 145 -- I have no words. You expressed beautifully what I, and I'm sure many others here, felt when we read Kiwi's story. Thank you.
Hearing about the private time y'all carved out for your kids was interesting. I was an only child, so I didn't have competition for my folks' attention, but I treasure some of the "adventures" I had with my mom or my dad. My mom loved to go to flea markets, so that's something we would do together, then come home and share our finds with my Dad. My dad enjoyed sports, so he and I would go watchn softball games together, or just walk the dog together and share a little father/daughter chat. I miss those times, and my folks have been gone a long time.
I did not enjoy the "virtual party" either. THought it was immature and annoying. But that doesn't mean I think the folks that post her are anything but pretty normal, hard working, intelligent people.
I skipped over more than a hundred comments and personally hoped it was a one time deal....just my own opinion.
Molly
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That's the beauty of the scroll bar.
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Molly, pardon me, but take the stick out.
Still, I respect your opinion- you didn't need to voice it, though.
DebbieDowner4 said... 172
Which brings me to my question: Has their ever been a book that disgusted you so badly that you threw it in the trash? I've only done it once, but will refrain from sharing what it is, for now.........
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A bio of Catherine the Great by Simon Dixon. The author hates his subject and is completely disgusted by her. Not one single paragraph went by without the author making some personal comment about how disgusting the empress was in this action or that. I didnt have personal impressions of the woman one way or the other, but I became so annoyed by the author's over the top, in my face CONTEMPT of his subject, that I couldnt read any further. It was an e-book, so I wrote a scathing review and deleted the book. I see it is still in my archives, and I have to find a way to get that off of there!
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I remember when she dragged a higher-up, ass-kisser from Hermes in Paris on to her show to apologize to her. She wanted to go in after closing to pick up a ridiculously expensive gift for Tina Turner (why do rich people shower other rich people with gifts like diamonds?) and they wouldn't let her in.
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I remember that too. Who the hell did she think she was? Kate Gosselin?
See Saw, I don't know WHAT you are talking about! Re the closet party at Dwindles. I am certain that EVERY SINGLE ONE of the ideas was completely original! I certainly did not need inspiration too come up with my stale Dollar Store crackers and Virginia wine! Completely original. Not borrowed from anyone! Nope, not here. I am certain everyone else was completelyoriginal with their ideas too!
Dmasy: thanks for the tip! I know NyQuil (ZZZ- Quill?) normally keeps me awake- I have 'antagonistic' responses to meds- but I'm willing to try it again, after a couple of no -sleep- at -all nights this past week. Was ok last night, thank goodness, and rushing around like a madwoman getting things done today. Am waiting for my Glycine sticks ( thanks Ex-Nurse) to arrive by mail.
You're not Oprah's niece are you? (kidding)
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That would be a big NO.... ;)
But I understand your point - she brought James Frey back and gave him the 3rd degree, on live tv, but Grifty gets treated with kid gloves.
I am astonished-ish how noboby...not ONE person on the shows she has been on - The View, The Talk, Today Show, Ellen, Kelly, not ONE person called her out on her BS. Thats why she feels like she's Teflon. She can say anything she wants and nobody throws the BS flag.
Of course, WE DO!!!!!!!
Can someone refresh my memory about what happened between Grifty and Ellen DeG? I've heard that Ellen HATES her, but can't find a clip on youtube. Do you remember the story?
Getting ready for the big PAHTY.....come hungry. You'll each get one piece of bacon and one mini muffin for dinner.
Once a viewer - and all the nurses here - nurses ROCK! It was the nurses that got my dd and sil through the ordeal. Patiently explaining everything, listening and answering every question that they could. Making beds for them in his room, guiding them to the showers. Not taking a break so one of them could go for food. In fact, Children's Hospital in Chicago is just fantastic. My niece is a pediatric nurse and kept our family informed. All the staff, his surgeon, nephrologist, pulmonologist, respiratory therapists, front desk people, etc. was amazing, with the exception of the original douchebag pediatrician, so full of himself, came in my gs's room and yelled at my dd and sil for not calling him back when the child became distressed (they had jumped in a cab and headed for the ER, the ER staff ran to them and scooped him up) - the guy who had brushed them off as overly concerned 1st time parents. It was the nurse who called him out and made him leave. Bless her. My dd had just stared at him, feeling her anger rise, but ignoring him. My dd and sil are intelligent, professionals who placed trust in this guy. So when he said it was a cold they had doubts, but believed him.
Arrgh! I must stop this - I can actually work myself into anger...not productive.
Rather, I rejoice, that today, as I type this, he, his mom and her in-laws are at Disneyland taking in "Cars Land". Just got a text with pics! I am blessed. We are blessed. I have 3 grandchildren, the other 2 are 8 and 12, children of my son and his wife.
It's kind of funny someone wouldn't expect any snark or fun on a blog where the banner has a downright silly charactuture of Kate Fake baked and tapping away on her pink iPhone. What do you expect to happen here? Lol.
Dwindle...you sound rich and so does your daughter. My husband and I will snuggle together (now that the kids are gone and it's just us and the cat) on the couch at night to watch a movie and he will get all comfy next to me and say "I am a rich man"....Kate could learn a thing or two about what real wealth is from Dwindle and my husband!
The only people that have zero credibility are the drive-bys that change their screen name with every post. Even though we are still anonymous, most here have the integrity to own their opinions. While I am sure that some of these dirive-bys may be peope who stumbled on the blog and never comment again. it is obvious that there are trolls that post under different names.
For the record, I am not retired. I changed my profession and co-own a small business. Also, for the record, I don't drink. But, I do swear and dance.
Tucker's Mom...179 I had to stop listening (audiobook) to Stephen King's 11/22/63.
Funny you should mention that, this very book has been sitting on my coffee table for the last two months. I can only get through a chapter at a time which is not my usual MO with a book at all, I usually zip right through them.
Debbie - I don't recall Ellen ever saying she hated her. She just let Kate open her mouth and let her make a fool of herself all by herself. Easy enough to do. Then she made a remark about how Kate talked in 'code'. Hiarious. She had her number. The interview was awkward, because Kate was her boring self, talking about how tough it was to be a celebrity...her usual blah, blah, blah schpeil.
Maybe Kate can try out for Match.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFbRHMupNGY&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL187E06801567ABC1
OT again -
Some of you will enjoy the recipes here; also the writing and especially the photos are first rate. Now THIS is how to do a blog that people will actually be interested in, Kate - check it out!
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One more little reflection, if y'all will humor me. Solace comes in many ways and forms. In 1976, when my dad died very suddenly, my mom was in shock. Much of the "arrangement" process was too much for her. Instead, she obsessed over which plot to choose. This one because it was close to her parents, that one because it was close to a beloved aunt and uncle. After much thought (and prayer) she chose a plot in the new section, a premium plot because of a small tree. She found comfort in that tree, that it would grow and when she passed it would be tall and shade them both as they rested.
Her death came 37 years later. As we left Mass, enroute to the cemetery we were told the service at the cemetery would not be graveside - but under a tent a little bit away from the the site as there was a minor issue to be resolved. The minor issue? Seems there was a tree that had grown and its roots overtaking all. They had to cut down the tree and pull out all the roots before burial could take place...
Somehow, I found this funny - as did my brother. Her plan was a beautiful one, but nature had other plans. I realized that we can plan and plan and plan, but we should never miss the moment. We cannot plan for everything. There is a weird solace in that for me.
Thanks everybody. I think you are funny, insightful, intelligent women that happened together over an absurd reality show woman and her beautiful, neglected children with lost childhoods.
Reminds me of that old home movie from their honeymoon at Disney where Kate was prancing around making a scene all excited. Calm down. Behave like an adult
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Her prancing behavior isn't limited to Disney. This is how she used to behave at Target all the time. Loud and attention seeking. Anything to be noticed.
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