This week: Part One
Realitytvkids.com will be organizing an official summer "book club" screening of The Farmer's Wife. Watch Part 1 this week, Part 2 the week of August 12, and Part 3 (link to come) the week of August 19 and discuss it as you go with all the interesting folks here.
The Farmer's Wife first aired on PBS in 1998, a three part documentary, which was in essence a reality show, following three years in the life of Nebraska farmer Darrel Buschkoetter, and his strong but tender-hearted wife Juanita, along with their three sweet young girls.
The Farmer's Wife is one of the few great reality shows to ever grace our small screens. The Farmer's Wife had it all: tough, sincere characters, and a compelling story of hard work and perseverance in small-town America. Heartbreak, struggle, a marriage on the rocks, and the hope to keep a vanishing tradition alive drives this story.
Filmaker David Sutherland originally intended to profile several farming families in Nebraska. However as the project progressed, he became captivated with Juanita's story, and revamped the entire project to focus on her. Said Sutherland: "She spoke from her heart, and her love for her husband Darrel's dream touched me deeply."
Juanita's soft-spoken candor, and love and dedication to her family and to the farm, was a beautiful character study.
Most reality television out there has been better suited for the dust bin. Most stories need not and often should not be shared. Reality T.V. should just go away, especially shows that feature unprotected children. But once in a great while, a story comes along that should be told. Juanita's story does just that, capturing a moment in time in the late 1990's where a way of life in middle America was fading away, never to be the same again. Sutherland's series is both heartbreakingly tragic and inexplicably beautiful. Enjoy.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1601 – 1731 of 1731 Newer› Newest»Kate lives in the past, her glory days with 'her' film crew- but why is she trying to be someone 'new' with her hair, tan, clothing changes? I don't get where her head is...she wants things the same, for the tups not to 'age' for example so they will be cute again for a TV series, but why is she morphing herself?
People preferred the old Kate on the early shows more...
AuniteAnn @ 195: great insightful post. I agree 100% (I hate when people agree 110% etc!)
What's Next? said... 198
Should be "her diet is very unhealthy".
Sorry DH was just walking in the door and I was trying to finish so I could talk to him.
Once a Viewer - Thank you. I felt a personal closeness to Juanita when I watched the film and witnessed much of what she was going through when I lived on a farm for a few years in my teens.
"Kate lives in the past, her glory days with 'her' film crew- but why is she trying to be someone 'new' with her hair, tan, clothing changes? I don't get where her head is...she wants things the same, for the tups not to 'age' for example so they will be cute again for a TV series, but why is she morphing herself?
People preferred the old Kate on the early shows more..."
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But the old Kate had Jon with her. It was BOTH of them that made the show. The dynamics between them was the draw. She was a "normal" looking mom. Viewers could relate to that.
When he left, she had to figure out some way to not only keep viewers, but to bring in more, and if that meant morphing herself, that's what she did. She thought she'd have viewers tune in to see how she looked, what she'd be wearing, what she would do to her hair. When that wasn't working, she carried it to extremes. There was no going back to the old Kate because Jon wasn't there to carry her. The only thing she had left was to sell herself as some mutated Barbie. That didn't work either, and what you see is what you get.
Just my theory, for what it's worth!
Everything with Kate is "my" or "mine"..... My kids, Pamela Anderson was on "my season" not "I am voting for her because I was on her season or we were both on the same season"....my film crew or our film crew(how about "the" film crew) she only has green narcissistic blood in her veins and if she's not crapping out dollar bills or freebies, then she's constipated! I would say she's been constipated for about a year now!
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Good theory! It's hard to figure that woman out. Who would want to look like a wonky Barbie doll- I guess some people. And no, it's not working, lol.
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Mama Mia: If you're still with us, I just wondered why you thought Juanita was Presbyterian? In the show she said her girls went to the same Catholic school she had (although how can she be a city girl- town, maybe?)
Speaking of a real celebrity - When we party on 8/15, can we also celebrate Julia Child's 100th birthday?
Woohoo. I'm there, Rhymes! Password: Bon Appétit!
I adore Julia. I'll wear a feather boa-trimmed Kentucky derby hat AND an apron.
Auntie Ann, 195 -- you described the classic farmer's wife very well.
My Grandmother was just that woman. Someone joked once that if she could figure out how to can walnuts in the shell she would have preserved them. She milked the cow, carried the stainless pail to the back kitchen, skimmed the cream and then churned the butter. She was very fond of her flock of chickens. I remember being less than 6-years-old and tripping behind her. She always kept a cookie in her apron pocket for me.
Mt Grandfather did not need a hired hand on their small farm. He had a whirlwind of a woman.
My new profile photo is my paternal Grandpa and Grandma ... people long gone from this landscape.
Grandma had one child -- a son, my dad. The first time he left the farm and the state was to go off to the Air Force and WW 2.
While stationed in New York for basic training he met a city girl at a USO function. They corresponded during his overseas years. Long romance story made short, they married and my mother considered herself a "war bride" because she moved from Long Island to Indiana.
My mother had watched the movie, "The Egg and I" with Fred McMurry and Claudette Colbert one too many times. She thought she knew what farm living would be like. Something "romantic" and charming.
My Grandmother never accepted this cosmopolitan young woman who arrived at the farm wearing heels and a fake fur leopard coat. Theirs was a contentious relationship.
My Grandmother gave up on trying to teach my mother any agricultural skills. My mom never became used to bugs or dust or my dad wearing a cap in the house. My parents were married 60 years, and my mother never reconciled herself to living on a farm!
Mom raised 5 daughters with a bit more stamina in their blood. 3 of us are married to farmers.
amyf said... 189
Well, I guess if "no one knows how to help me" get hooked into the
party by audio, I'll just have to sit here and watch MORE junk TV. I
think I'll start pouting now.
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Amy, I want to say 2 things. The first is that I am not tech savvy enough to help anyone beyond word or excel.
The second and more important is that I am not clear on what kind of help you are requesting
Wowser said... 7
Everything with Kate is "my" or "mine"..... My kids, Pamela Anderson was on "my season" not "I am voting for her because I was on her season or we were both on the same season"....my film crew or our film crew(how about "the" film crew) she only has green narcissistic blood in her veins and if she's not crapping out dollar bills or freebies, then she's constipated! I would say she's been constipated for about a year now!
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Wowser, I would say that only one (1) year is an extremely conservative estimate!
Mrs. Malaprop said... 200
Why doesn't Kate buy Natural Bliss by Coffeemate? It has all natural ingredients: nonfat milk, heavy cream, sugar, and natural flavor. None of that chemicalish stuff. It's more expensive, but to me it's worth it. She's such a moron.
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I just looked it up and I would say it is because it's not nonfat, it's lowfat. It has 1 whole gram of fat. Remember the hissy she had on the rv trip because the other two had creamers that were not nonfat?
AuntieAnn said... 121
lol Dwindle. Who's, whose, who, whom, whoever and whomever gave me the most trouble in writing essays for language class.
I'd like to get my hands around the throat of whomever wrote the rules. Or is it whoever wrote the rules?
Whatever.
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It's "whoever" wrote the rules...and, please, you meant "Whatevah." Have you learned nothing from watching Kate Plus My Eight? PLEASE PAY ATTENTION.
Forget a Kate dating show...I vote that Auntie Ann get her own show and can guarantee it would be a hit.
Well, Mr. Dmasy wanted to stay the photo, I guess. Let me try again for my Grandparents picture.
Dmasy: Your grandparents' pic is great. It would look nice in an antique frame. Tell Mr. Dmasy he'll get more exposure later!
The story is so interesting. Cookie in her pocket- how sweet. I am familiar with The Egg and I- how about Green Acres, lol?
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Mrs. Malaprop said... 200
Why doesn't Kate buy Natural Bliss by Coffeemate? It has all natural ingredients: nonfat milk, heavy cream, sugar, and natural flavor. None of that chemicalish stuff. It's more expensive, but to me it's worth it. She's such a moron.
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I just looked it up and I would say it is because it's not nonfat, it's lowfat. It has 1 whole gram of fat. Remember the hissy she had on the rv trip because the other two had creamers that were not nonfat?
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I never watched the RV trip, but I do remember some discussion about this now that you mention it. I'd rather have a gram or 2 of fat in my coffee than all the fake stuff. She really doesn't know much about nutrition, does she? I always opt for natural food over chemicals if there's a choice.
Dmasy - thank you for sharing that story about your parents and grandparents. I'd probably feel much like your mother did. I'm not very outdoorsy. :)
Is someone going to put our Rumspringa party on YouTube?
Dwindle said: "I always miss the good stuff. (Kicking an empty can now...)" #107
That's ok, Dwindle. I'm usually a couple days behind. :( That's why I don't comment very much.
btw: Congratulations on Mr. Dwindle's new job!
I don't know if this has been posted yet, but we have the Rumspringa Brewing Co. here in Lancaster County for all your Rumspringa needs... ;)
http://www.lancaster-gallery.com/rumspringa/about.html
Summerwind said... 19
Is someone going to put our Rumspringa party on YouTube?
Hell NO. Some things are private.
Dmasy - Now I'm hoping TCM shows The Egg and I. I don't recall every seeing that movie.
What a lovely story, told by a wonderful story teller, I might add. Some women are not cut out for life on a farm and others adapt to it as if they've lived on one all their lives. I can see now why you were able to transform tons and tons of brick into a work of art in your yard. Hard work is an inherent attribute of farmers' kids.
My parents both came from generation farmers but were forced to quit farming shortly after they were married. Neither of them ever got used to urban living. I went kicking and screaming onto the farm I lived at but after living there for a few years, it was so hard to leave. I'd go back in a minute if I had the chance.
The photo of your grandparents looks similar to so many from the photographs in my grandmother's album. People always seemed to gather outside with Rover, in front of the shiplap siding of their houses to have their picture taken.
LancasterCountyMom said... 20
don't know if this has been posted yet, but we have the Rumspringa Brewing Co. here in Lancaster County for all your Rumspringa needs... ;)
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Thanks Lancastermom. I'll be darned. There's an actual Rumspringa brewing company!
"Set between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand, PA"
BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Wait til Dwindle gets hold of that one!
Summerwind,
I should probably avoid partying on youtube since I'm starting my new career as an SLP next week. Wouldn't want the boss to catch me with a red cup full of Rumspringa and a lampshade on my head.
Lancaster County Mom said..."Set between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand, PA"
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Are you serious? I never saw it and I often eat at the Bird-in-Hand Restaurant! Is it near the Wine Gallery? I don't pay too much attention to the places on either side of the road because I'm always too busy cursing at the tourists or horse and buggies!
I googled "Rumspringa" and discovered there is a band by that name.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumspringa_(band)
Maybe we should download some of their tunes to play at the party.
So is anyone going to bring Rumspringa beer?
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 67
Catching up on some comments. You guys are ridiculous with this rumspringa thing lol. I like the recipe. There needs to be a German element to it somehow too. Maybe drizzle the top with German chocolate syrup.
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I vote we all wear lederhosen. With hooker heals.
Well, what do you know? That's where it is. I've been to the Wine Gallery and never realized there was a Rumspringa upstairs! It might be worth a visit!
http://brewdrinkrun.com/2012/07/rumspringa-brewing-company/
Griftopia said...I vote we all wear lederhosen. With hooker heals.
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With or without shirts under the suspenders -- or only good bras?
Hi admin.
I like your site and come here to read about some Kate Gosselin gossip and snark, which is always fun. However, I am coming here less and less because of all of the off topic commentary, and Party planning stuff (?). I was wondering if you could create a separate topic area for non Kate Gosselin related stuff?
Thanks.
Auntie -- "The Egg and I" was a true story from the book of the same name by Betty McDonald.
The transplanted city dwellers have real neighbors -- Ma and Pa Kettle. Those characters are introduced in this movie and then spin off into many of their own films.
Please do watch for it...as it is a charming story.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039349/
Johanna said... 30
Hi admin.
I like your site and come here to read about some Kate Gosselin gossip and snark, which is always fun. However, I am coming here less and less because of all of the off topic commentary, and Party planning stuff (?). I was wondering if you could create a separate topic area for non Kate Gosselin related stuff?
Thanks.
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Hi Johanna. I know we are beyond silly sometimes. Of course, whatever admin decides is best for the blog, most of us will gladly go along with.
I just wanted to thank you for a nice, well worded post expressing your opinion. (I DO mean that.)
~Dwindle~
Mama Mia -- even if the litigants pay court costs in a civil suit, there's still the cost of lighting and heating (or cooling) the courtroom. Courtrooms need to be cleaned. The judge's time is being spent on the case while other cases, maybe more important ones, wait. Court clerks, stenos, bailiffs, etc. have to be paid. Where do you think their salaries come from? Tax dollars! The fees/etc. paid by the parties involved in a court case don't begin to cover the actual costs. At least not in the US. I IDK about Canada.
Yes, Readerlady, you are right, it is very expensive to heat, cool, staff and clean courtrooms and if you subscribe to the theory that this makes the tax payer fund civil matters, you should then be outraged that Miss Lafair wasted the court's time and resources hearing her matter, deciding in her favour, and then having her toss the judgement aside by dropping her claim against Miss Gosselin. The whole exercise wasted the court's time and the tax payers money. Shame on her.
Once A Viewer, Juanita said she practices birth control, Catholics don't, she said they wanted 6 kids but felt they could only afford 3, that goes against the teachings of piety and having faith God will provide (Kate loves that one, lol), and she is remarried which again is next to impossible given Catholics have to have their marriages annulled very hard to do when 3 kids are involved and both are of the faith. Finally Abby made the Dean's list of a Presbyterian school, Catholic children don't attend Protestant schools.
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Your time with your family sounds WONDERFUL! You must be exhaustedish!!! Glad you had such a great time. (Thanks for your good wishes!)
I agree that LeRoy was from a generation that believed in keeping your head up and mouth closed. I knew/know a lot of older men like him and although gruff a lot of the time - they also were the first one's to offer help. Like the time I hit the mailbox at my friend's house..cause I couldn't see..because of the dust..not that I was going to fast or anything ;)It was my friend's Dad (who strangely resembled LeRoy) that pulled my car off the mailbox, called my Mom and tried to soften the blow. I still live in the same community and they sometimes drive me nuts but I also appreciate them. What you see is what you get with them.
Kat: I completely agree that she's going to lose it. Matter of fact I think she's already boarded the crazy train and is enroute. She scares me, in many different ways.
Dwindle: congrats to your husband and am sending a big congratulatory hug your way.
JoHanna, 30 -- thank you for your comment and for reminding us that we do loose our sense of decorum on occasion.
You were very respectful and I, for one, appreciate that.
My feelings are different. I first came here for Gosselin news. I have stayed because I love the OT and all I have learned from the awesome ladies who post here.
But, I do appreciate your opinion.
Njay: you could be right, perhaps Kate was filming a TLC special. Kate took the twins shopping for new clothes. But then Kate could be doing the rumor crap again, like with the dating show.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 67
Catching up on some comments. You guys are ridiculous with this rumspringa thing lol. I like the recipe. There needs to be a German element to it somehow too. Maybe drizzle the top with German chocolate syrup.
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Needs some Schnapps perhaps?
Joanna I'll take that into consideration. I'm afraid I can't win here. When we talk about Kate they complain we don't talk about anything but Kate. When we talk about other things people complain we're going off topic.
As it stones now I don't have a single problem with all the off topic stuff--it's interesting. Scroll past.
Once a Viewer said... 85
I liked the show when they were struggling, and we saw the grocery shopping and day-to-day life dealing with the tups and twins etc.Apart from Kate's attitude, once they were rolling in freebies and trips the charm certainly wore off...
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You'd think TLC would have taken a note from "Roseanne" -- the show was great (and high in ratings) until the story line shifted to the family winning the lottery. They became completely unrelatable (as well as uninteresting and un-funny), and the show tanked.
JoyinVirginia said... 77
Re virtual party: husbands can come along, but they can only have beer to drink, ...Anything I an forgetting?
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Carry our purses and dry-cleaning, and guard the bathroom?
Mama Mia -- I'm Catholic and I attended a Lutheran university. Several of my dorm mates/classmates/friends there were also Catholic. Catholics can remarry after divorce, but if they do so without annullment, they are barred from the Sacraments. Many Catholic women practice birth control despite the Church's teachings.
I'm not outraged at all about Ms. LaFair's decision to drop the case when KK appealed it. She won a moral victory, if not a monetary one. She showed KK up for what she really is, and she decided that her own sanity wasn't worth battling further in a case that would probably wind up costing her more than she won.
I haven't seen "The Egg and I" in years. I'm going to have to check Netflix to see if they have it, or perhaps my library does. For those of you who grew up bookworms, or who have kids who read a lot, Betty MacDonald also wrote those delightful Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books for kids. Her sister, Mary Bard, wrote the "Best Friends" books.
Yes, Readerlady, you are right, it is very expensive to heat, cool, staff and clean courtrooms and if you subscribe to the theory that this makes the tax payer fund civil matters, you should then be outraged that Miss Lafair wasted the court's time and resources hearing her matter, deciding in her favour, and then having her toss the judgement aside by dropping her claim against Miss Gosselin. The whole exercise wasted the court's time and the tax payers money. Shame on her.
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I don't get this at all. LaFair was owed ten thousand dollars by KATE. My outrage is toward Kate for not paying it. Had she settled up like Jon did LaFair never would have sued in the first place.
Further, LaFair WON her suit. But Kate couldn't accept that and chose to appeal. Again, that's Kate who can't just accept that she lost and pay up. ALthough you always have a right to appeal, every day people chose to just accept defeat and move on and not drag it on forever. Kate is not one of those.
My only outrage is toward Kate, not someone who had every darn right to sue to get HER money.
Admin: have you received any updates from Robert of when the book is going to be released? Didn't he say August? With of all her heinous's hinting and sniffing for more tv time, NOW would be the perfect time
Wowser I'm not in communication with Robert at the moment sorry.
Reader Lady: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle was my FAVORITE book series to read in elementary school. I loved the Boxcar children too. It took me forever to find those books when I had kids of my own...but I read them all to my kids and they loved them too! Ahhh. The memories!
Wouldn't want the boss to catch me with a red cup full of Rumspringa and a lampshade on my head.
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I guess it would be better than having one of the Rumspringa Boys on your head!
Maybe if we can get Robert to come to the party he will give us some updates (if he imbibes in enough Rumspringa)!
JoyinVirginia said... 77
Re virtual party: husbands can come along, but they can only have beer to drink
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Hooboy - DH is out the door and halfway down the drive mumbling exitedly "beer good. Me go."
Wowser -- I loved the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books too. Also the "Best Friends" books. Another series I liked a lot was the Live Dolls books and, of course, Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden!
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle...ah! Planting radishes in your kid's dirt... shoving peanut butter sandwiches under the door and then hauling them up by rake to the window... "I'll do it because I want to, not because you tell me to!"...
those are wonderful memories of bedtime at my house. Thanks.
Finally Abby made the Dean's list of a Presbyterian school, Catholic children don't attend Protestant schools.
Since when? They certainly do around here, in elementary, high schools and colleges, both public and private.
Flight of Kiwi -- my hubby is hastily tucking in his T-shirt and trotting behind your husband. My guy is muttering, "Miller Lite?" Maybe hubby will hear all about the time travel tales.
Finally Abby made the Dean's list of a Presbyterian school, Catholic children don't attend Protestant schools.
Since when? They certainly do around here, in elementary, high schools and colleges, both public and private.
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Agreed. Especially for college many kids go to the best school you can get into or where you get a scholarship regardless what the demonstration is.
My college was protestant and not only did we have Catholics but we had Jewish students, Muslims, and atheists. I missed the original comment, what was the point they were trying to make?
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LancasterCountyMom said... 20
don't know if this has been posted yet, but we have the Rumspringa Brewing Co. here in Lancaster County for all your Rumspringa needs... ;)
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Thanks Lancastermom. I'll be darned. There's an actual Rumspringa brewing company!
"Set between Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand, PA"
BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Wait til Dwindle gets hold of that one!
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I have questions about this. Which one is north and which one is south? I mean, i would ASSUME that Bird In The Hand is a prelude on the way to Intercourse. I guess it depends on your starting point and your ultimate destination. And how EAGER you are to get directly to the Rumspringa! If you go straight to Intercourse and cant get your Rumspringa there and have to continue on to Bird In The Hand, I would again ASSUME that Intercourse was seriously lacking in what you faithfully required.
So I am picturing Kate and her purse handler on a Rumspringa jaunt.Back seat of the torn limo. Steve wants a quick pit stop at Intercourse and Kate, clapping her hands and slapping her booby guard, requires that he have a COUPON, properly wrapped in foil, for Intercourse Rumspringin'. Steve digs through his wallet and cant find any coupons at all - Dang that Gina, she deliberately cleaned him out! He even checks the men's room for a coupon machine, none to be had, so to speak. So Kate, flipflapping her hand at him, tells Steve that without a nice foil sealed coupon (plus a carton of handiwipes) there will be NO Rumspringin, or Rumpzinging, in Intercourse. She sends the limo driver on, they arrive in Bird In The Hand, where Kate twits on her phone while Steve tends to some personal Rumspringin' over there in the corner. No coupon needed for a party of one, and he is ready to carry Her Majesty's purse again in about 90 seconds flat. Kate likes em fast, dontcha know, coz she is much too busy and exhausted for some stupid man to dwell too much on his personal Rumspringin'. So Steve changes into a matchy matchy shirt like all the OTHER cool 7th graders, after lathering up with a full bottle of hand sanitizer that is, because Kate is too cheap to allow actual soap and water to be used in her presence.
While in the Rumspringa gift shop, Kate sees grow-a-sponge-boyfriend and demands that Steve grift one for her from the shop owners. Steve Rumspringa's Kate right onto her flat ass, and tells Her Freakness she can kiss his Bird In The Hand and here's the map, since she probably doesnt remember where it even is at this point.
As he flops away in search of some decent Rumspringa somewhere else, Kate-on-Her-Ass bellows after him that he is jest jellus because she has a nice foil wrapped coupon from a men's room vending machine and he doesnt. And she is gonna sell it to Milo in exchange for $37,000 in Rumspringa and cash.
Of course, *I* Dwindle, ASSUME that would ONLY be in Bird In The Hand, not in Intercourse, but then again I dont know Kate's sense of direction when it comes to Rumspringa. Or Rumpzingin'. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Mama Mia: How does any of that make Juanita a Presbyterian? I assume you are a strict Catholic which I respect, but many modern Catholics do not adhere to some of these rules.
Mama Mia said..."Yes, Readerlady, you are right, it is very expensive to heat, cool, staff and clean courtrooms and if you subscribe to the theory that this makes the tax payer fund civil matters..."
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I'm confused. You said earlier that these things aren't funded by the taxpayers, and now you say that there is expense involved that goes over and beyond what the litigants pay. If the taxpayers aren't funding this, then who is?
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Mama Mia -- I'm Catholic and I attended a Lutheran university.
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Ah, found the comment:
Once A Viewer, Juanita said she practices birth control, Catholics don't,
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Many Catholics do .
she is remarried which again is next to impossible given Catholics have to have their marriages annulled very hard to do when 3 kids are involved and both are of the faith.
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I have no idea how hard it is but I've known at least half a dozen Catholics who have remarried.
Finally Abby made the Dean's list of a Presbyterian school, Catholic children don't attend Protestant schools.
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I already addressed this.
It doesn't matter to me if Juanita is protestant and the girls are, it's all Christian. Lots of spouses will go to their husband's church as Juanita did. When they divorce, she moved and I assume maybe she went back to the church she grew up with. It's not necessarily an "F-U" to Darrel at all. I got the sense the family really cared first and foremost about teaching the children about God, not what denomination you are, or at least that's secondary.
Notre Dame is a Catholic University, but not all their students or faculty is Catholic. Just because you attend a school with a religious affiliation, does not mean that you embrace that religion.
Can I just add that I have serious issues with the denomination of my college (especially their views on women) but that's okay no one forced it on me. Turns out a church of my denomination was in the town and I just went there and still do. I would never have dreamed of not going to that school just because of some ideological differences in the religion it was affiliated with. That experience was about education.
But as I mentioned earlier, J said she attended the same Catholic school her girls did? I never heard her say she was not Catholic. I also didn't hear mention of birth control,just that 3 kids were all they could afford.If Abby went to a Pres. college I still don't think that proves J is of that denomination. Whatever religion a person does not matter if he/she is a good one.
That's why I don't understand why you made the remarks against J originally based on her presumed lack of Catholic faith
Dwindle said...I have questions about this. Which one is north and which one is south? I mean, i would ASSUME that Bird In The Hand is a prelude on the way to Intercourse
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LOL, Dwindle! It's Bird-in-Hand, not Bird in the Hand. Coming from Lancaster, you would first travel east through Bird-in-Hand, then arrive at Rumspringa Brewery on the right, and then get to Intercourse where you can buy some over-priced touristy stuff and lovely quilts. Coming from Philadelphia, you hit Intercourse first (on Route 340 West), then the Brewery, but never get to Bird-in-Hand, which is a shame because they have some great home-made pie.
Actually to take it a bit further, shame on anyone who doesn't go all the way to get the money they are owed, even a lawsuit, as long as they are truly owed that.
I can't stand people that take advantage of small business owners just trying to get paid. They are the backbone of this country. Would you walk out of a restaurant or grocery store without paying? If everyone knew if they didn't pay they would be hauled into court, people might actually pay for services rendered.
Catholics are allowed to practice abstinence are they not? Heck how do we know they weren't doing that, they were both working so darn hard there probably wasn't time for much else anyway. It's really not our business anyway. This series was not about religion.
Parent In Lancaster County said... 62
Dwindle said...I have questions about this. Which one is north and which one is south? I mean, i would ASSUME that Bird In The Hand is a prelude on the way to Intercourse
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And then you get to Paradise. Seriously.
Fleecing The Sheeple said... 56
Mama Mia said..."Yes, Readerlady, you are right, it is very expensive to heat, cool, staff and clean courtrooms and if you subscribe to the theory that this makes the tax payer fund civil matters..."
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I'm confused. You said earlier that these things aren't funded by the taxpayers, and now you say that there is expense involved that goes over and beyond what the litigants pay. If the taxpayers aren't funding this, then who is?
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RuhRoh.
Taxpayers pay for upkeep on the Courthouse and court room, the parking lot, the paper supplies and computers that they judges, their staff and the other staff needed to operate the system. They pay the judge's salary, the clerk's salary, the wages of the security and sherrifs. Where I live, jurors if needed, no longer recieve any daily stipend at all. Taxpayers do NOT fund the lawyers in a private suit like this, nor do taxpayers pay filing fees, paperwork costs etc. THAT is on the litigants. In some cases the party who LOSES the suit is ordered to pay 'court costs', but this is just a small dent in the ongoing costs of the justice system and in no way completely reimburses the taxpayers 100% for ALL of the costs involved of hearing the private case.
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Parent In Lancaster County said... 62
Dwindle said...I have questions about this. Which one is north and which one is south? I mean, i would ASSUME that Bird In The Hand is a prelude on the way to Intercourse
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And then you get to Paradise. Seriously.
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Rumspringa to Paradise. I can dig it. I am cool with that. it's all groovy.
But I dont think Kate is interested in Rumspringa geography. hehe.
Well, I think the founding fathers of PA were drinking rumspringa when they sat down to name their towns!
LOL Dmsay you mean towns like Brandywine?
Why name it after one fantastic alcoholic beverage when you can name it after two?
OMG, you are all CRACKING ME UP, with the party comments and kate snark!!
I don't post much, but read here daily; is there room for one more at the party? I'll tape down my boobs to appear flat-chested, and bring some "Florida key lime pie" (or whatever it is that she called it to drop hints that "she" (cough ***TLC*** cough) was treating Jon to a trip to Florida for his 30th birthday).
Dwindle: AMAZING-ISH CONGRATS TO HUNNY BUNNY!!! Also, I hope your nephew is holding up ok.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 63
Actually to take it a bit further, shame on anyone who doesn't go all the way to get the money they are owed, even a lawsuit, as long as they are truly owed that.
I can't stand people that take advantage of small business owners just trying to get paid. They are the backbone of this country. Would you walk out of a restaurant or grocery store without paying? If everyone knew if they didn't pay they would be hauled into court, people might actually pay for services rendered.
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What is the difference between shop lifting and not paying for services, I mean how could the sheeple or anyone else for that matter excuse it morally? In either case the person is taking something and not paying for it. In my book it is theft pure and simple. Unless there was a prior agreement in writing it should be understood that Sylvia expected to be paid for her services.
Parent In Lancaster County said... 62
Dwindle said...I have questions about this. Which one is north and which one is south? I mean, i would ASSUME that Bird In The Hand is a prelude on the way to Intercourse
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LOL, Dwindle! It's Bird-in-Hand, not Bird in the Hand. Coming from Lancaster, you would first travel east through Bird-in-Hand, then arrive at Rumspringa Brewery on the right, and then get to Intercourse where you can buy some over-priced touristy stuff and lovely quilts. Coming from Philadelphia, you hit Intercourse first (on Route 340 West), then the Brewery, but never get to Bird-in-Hand, which is a shame because they have some great home-made pie
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Now there's PIE afterwards???????????????? What WILL these modern folks think of next!!! Well, I dont smoke, so I always preferred a bit of chocolate, but i like the idea a post Rumspringa bit of pie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Regarding Catholics and remarriage. If you are not married in the church the first time it is not recognized. even if you have children and you can remarry in a Catholic church. If you are married in the church the first time you can remarry but not in the Catholic church. It does not matter what your religion is when attending college. As long as you meet the qualifications you can not be turned away for your beliefs. It is against the law for that reason. Birth control is also widely practiced. We Catholics are really not that anal retentive.
a coincidence is not the same as an accident said... 70
OMG, you are all CRACKING ME UP, with the party comments and kate snark!!
I don't post much, but read here daily; is there room for one more at the party?
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Of COURSE there is!!! See you there!
Rarely comment, have been reading for years. I finally looked at the Coffee Mate picture. Unless I missed something, that is not Kate's BBB. All cars registered in the state of PA have an inspection sticker on the driver's side, bottom corner of the windshield. If her county also does emission testing, then there would be two stickers in that corner. She's driving someone else's car and it's not from PA.
Also had a thought on the supposed dating show of Kate's. After googling it, the only thing I was actually finding was she is pushing a show and trying to find a network to pick it up. Shouldn't you have a pilot or demo reel to send to different networks as a promo of your work? She should be showing them how she would meet, interview, pursue this future mate. So my question is, who played the guinea pig in this pilot and why isn't someone talking? Probably because it only happened in her head and she has nothing to show.
What's Next, it's the same as shoplifting. I agree.
It doesn't matter how much money a therapist had or didn't have. You're to pay them for services rendered. It's not like you say, oh well Walmart has tons of money I can just steal this and it won't matter.
Rarely comment, have been reading for years. I finally looked at the Coffee Mate picture. Unless I missed something, that is not Kate's BBB. All cars registered in the state of PA have an inspection sticker on the driver's side, bottom corner of the windshield. If her county also does emission testing, then there would be two stickers in that corner. She's driving someone else's car and it's not from PA.
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You're right! I was so busy looking at where she was parked that I missed that. There would be two stickers in that lower corner of the windshield. Berks County requires emissions inspections, but isn't there something like a diesel exemption for emissions? I don't have a diesel vehicle, so I'm not sure. Nevertheless, there should be an inspection sticker there.
Admin, I've heard the term "Theft of Services". Can you explain if this would fall under that category and if not, why? Might be something that varies from state to state or I might be confused about the terminology.
Shouldn't you have a pilot or demo reel to send to different networks as a promo of your work? She should be showing them how she would meet, interview, pursue this future mate. So my question is, who played the guinea pig in this pilot and why isn't someone talking?
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Not long ago she sent something off (her dream) to someone, sealed with a kiss. Could that be a demo? Yes, as well as any of her other "dreams," and there are many.
I think the dream sealed with a kiss was her trying to get back on DWTS...because they said they didn't choose her because "her storyline" wasn't interesting enough.
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"Well, I think the founding fathers of PA were drinking rumspringa when they sat down to name their towns!"
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I always wondered who sat down and named a town "Toughkenamon." I figured they must have been hitting the booze pretty hard, but it's actually an Indian name meaning fire hill (or something like that). Still, wouldn't you think that they would have given thought to the fact that those living there, as well as visitors, would have to be able to pronounce it?
What's Next? said... 78
Admin, I've heard the term "Theft of Services". Can you explain if this would fall under that category and if not, why? Might be something that varies from state to state or I might be confused about the terminology
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Where I live "theft of services" would be like
hacking into my neighbor's cable service to have cable TV in my house. A man I knew used to put tin foil on his indoor tv antenna to get free HBO. Have no idea how that worked and I don't want to know. Anyway, he didn't want me to tell anyone because he knew that was theft of services. I had a neighbor who filled up his swimming pool from my outdoor spigot when I was visiting my dying mother. That was theft of services, according to the utilities department. They took care of it for me, so I didn't have to mess with any of it.
It might also include tapping into somebody's paid internet service, but I'm not sure about that.
Anyway, if you are getting the service, you have to pay for it yourself and not help yourself to it wherever you find it.
Dwindle 54 -- Lordy Bee! I'm glad I wasn't eating or drinking anything when I read your post. I'd have needed a Heimlich Maneuver for sure.
"It might also include tapping into somebody's paid internet service, but I'm not sure about that."
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Theft of Service is also walking out of a restaurant or hotel without paying the bill.
Johanna -- your point is well taken. However, it could get confusing running a few threads at one time. Another blog does that, specifically stating that Kate's tweets belong only on that thread, and if they are on any other thread, they will be deleted.
The tweets do show up on other threads where they are not supposed to be. Contrary to the "rules" they stay there. Topics often overlap, and I would think that it would be difficult for admin to make sure the comments stay on the designated thread, and then you're back to square one.
RT @MSALTERS @Kateplusmy8 You should train for the next summer olympics. :) SWEETEST TWEET ALL DAY! I WOULD COMPETE IN OLYMPIC MOTHERING! about 9 hours ago
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Was this commented upon yet? Who does she and those sheeple think she is to compare her to Olympic athletes? Those sheeple need to put down the Kool-Aid and get real.
Dwindle @ 54
HAHAHA! Dwindle! You are too funny lady! I'm breaking out my finest bottle of Rumspringa and pouring you a double on the rocks. You're hastening my transition from pantyliners to Depends.
"As he flops away in search of some decent Rumspringa somewhere else,"
heehee. Oh I do hope Kate reads here.
Someone on GWOP posted that Kate and her kids and Steve and his sons have been seen on Fenwick Beach in Delaware. Sorry if this was already posted here.
I will be very close to the Rumspringa Brewery on Monday afternoon. I have to do it. I have to stop and check out what's brewing there. This looks interesting. I'll report back.
German Chocolate Blackberry Stout - Rumspringa livens up this new stout by adding rich Cocoa to the brewing process. A strong chocolate flavor is complimented by a tart hint of Blackberry
Theft of Services Law and Legal Definition
A person commits theft of services if:
(b) Absconding without paying for hotel, restaurant, is prima facie evidence that the services were obtained by or other services for which compensation is customarily paid immediately upon the receiving of themdeception.
http://definitions.uslegal.com/t/theft-of-services/
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Didn't want to copy the whole article and don't know how to bold text, but
"or other services for which compensation is customarily paid immediately upon the receiving of them is prima facie evidence that the services were obtained by deception."
seems to me to indicate that this would be included. I defer to Admin, though as to whether I am interpretating this correctly. Legalese is not my forte.
Regarding religious affiliation and choice of school: I am a recovering-Catholic who taught at a Lutheran University. My belief system or religious affiliation (or lack thereof, in my case) was never even questioned. One doesn’t need to be a member of a particular religion in order to attend or teach at any religion’s schools. I’ve known Jewish kids who have attended Catholic schools simply because the parents liked the structure and discipline. My Methodist husband attended a Catholic University (solely due to their stellar engineering program). Heck, my twins attend a Baptist preschool, and I’m not affiliated with any organized religion. [Note: I do expect lightening to strike me every time I walk them into the building – translation: Catholic guilt has a lifetime warranty].
I must take issue with Foxy (73)’s comment that “Birth control is also widely practiced. We Catholics are really not that anal retentive.” With all due respect, if you’re Catholic and you use birth control, you are going against your Church’s teachings, and you are a hypocrite. No offense intended, but I’m sorry, I’m tired of people “cherry-picking” the tenets of their religions that they will or will not follow. I’ll grant that being a “true” Catholic is damn near impossible in this day and age. We’d be smiting our neighbors left and right, which the Bible might be okay with, but local law enforcement would likely frown upon. Which is why I am no longer a Catholic. I can’t, in good conscience, follow an organization that preaches intolerance toward homosexuals, treats women like second-class citizens, and refuses to crack down on priest-related child molestation. In addition, the unrealistic demand of celibacy of their priests strikes me as completely unnatural. Sorry for the rant, Admin, as I know it’s veering way off topic and into dangerous debating – but I just think people are far too cavalier about their religions and institutions of worship. If you’re aligning yourself with a particular religion, then freaking follow their beliefs. It’s not up to you to decide which ones fit with your lifestyle or whims. Religions are not smorgasbords from which you can choose the dishes that are most appealing to you. What’s more, if you find your religion’s beliefs to be unrealistically restrictive, discriminatory, or just downright anachronistic, then perhaps you should reconsider your allegiance.
Luckily I don’t eat meat, or you’d all get an earful on why I don’t get why Catholics can’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent…..
Griftopia said...One doesn’t need to be a member of a particular religion in order to attend or teach at any religion’s schools. I’ve known Jewish kids who have attended Catholic schools simply because the parents liked the structure and discipline.
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We have Catholic kids here who attend a Mennonite school!
"One doesn’t need to be a member of a particular religion in order to attend or teach at any religion’s schools."
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Teaching, however, is a different story. Here in conservative Lancaster County, you'll be hard-pressed to find a Catholic teaching at a private Christian school that is very fundamental in its religious beliefs.
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Someone on GWOP posted that Kate and her kids and Steve and his sons have been seen on Fenwick Beach in Delaware. Sorry if this was already posted here.
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Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 193
@YourstrulyPenni
My cousins got to meet @Kateplusmy8 at the beach!!�� I wish I could have gone! #Lucky
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The above tweeter is from Alabama, same place as the tweeter who said she was sure Kate got good service on her car.
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Two separate Alabama mentions and one Delaware. They sure get around.
Parent In Lancaster County said... 92
Teaching, however, is a different story. Here in conservative Lancaster County, you'll be hard-pressed to find a Catholic teaching at a private Christian school that is very fundamental in its religious beliefs.
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Yes, schools will pick and choose based on their preferences, but my point was that one doesn't HAVE to belong to a particular religion in order to teach at a particular school. By the way, any school who rejects a teacher based upon his/her religion is opening up the opportunity for a nice, fat law suit.
Griftopia 91.....practicing birth control does not particularly mean going to the drug store and purchasing products. There are other ways such as abstinence and keeping track of your cycle, etc.
I finally finished watching all 27 parts of The Farmer's Wife. Each night I would lay in my bed and watch 3 parts on my laptop. I was captivated. What an amazing story. I couldn't wait to see the next show and looked forward to it each evening before bed. Now that is what good TV is all about. Not that shit called Kate Plus 8.
I loved Juanita's personality. She was a lovely woman and an incredible parent to her 3 daughters. So patient, kind and loving. Darrel was an insecure man who was never nurtured properly by his parents. I learned how important it is for a child to hear their parent say how proud they are of them. A simple request with positive lifelong consequences. All kids want is to hear their parent say, good job, I am proud of you!
Thanks, admin, for turning me on to this amazing story. I would never have heard of it otherwise!
Parent in Lancaster County said: "I will be very close to the Rumspringa Brewery on Monday afternoon. I have to do it. I have to stop and check out what's brewing there. This looks interesting. I'll report back."
Have fun! :)
You could always stop by Lancaster Brewing Company sometime. I see they have something they make called "Rumspringa Golden Bock Lager" brewed with real Lancaster County Honey.
I've never had it, but I do get raw Lancaster County Honey & that's pretty good! :D
http://www.lancasterbrewing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115&Itemid=189
Someone on GWOP posted that Kate and her kids and Steve and his sons have been seen on Fenwick Beach in Delaware. Sorry if this was already posted here.
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I went over there and read that. It was an anonymous poster who said that "someone" saw them. They didn't know if it was last week, this week, or when. No idea who saw them, where it was reported, no confirmation...just "someone saw them."
foxy said... 95
Griftopia 91.....practicing birth control does not particularly mean going to the drug store and purchasing products. There are other ways such as abstinence and keeping track of your cycle, etc.
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If you’re referring to the Catholic Church's prescribed “rhythm method,” then yes, that along with abstinence is a Catholic-approved birth control method. Unfortunately, the rhythm method is unpredictable and unreliable. Do you really think most Catholics aren’t using the pill or condoms???? The only fail-safe, Catholic-approved method of birth control is abstinence. How many practicing Catholics do you really think are relying on THAT method?? Don’t tell me that you’re that naïve.
Kate is a twit said... 59
Notre Dame is a Catholic University, but not all their students or faculty is Catholic. Just because you attend a school with a religious affiliation, does not mean that you embrace that religion.
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I am an atheist and I attend a catholic university. Like Admin said, it's about the education. The school doesn't shove religion down a person'r throat, although I did have to take 2 religion classes to get my BA, including 1 catholic class. I didnt mind- they weren't trying to convert me, LOL.
Foxy, yeah I thought Catholics used rhythm method of BC, and most catholics I know do use BC. It's not really picking and choosing tenets to follow- it's realizing times change and maybe updating the faith is ok- after all, husbands dont get to sleep with the help or with the slaves or with their second wives if their first wives cant conceive, like it was back in the day in the Bible.
Rhymes with Witch #12 - I was just thinking someone could send me a virtual half of a walkie-talkie or a baby monitor since I'm still stuck in my hellhole and can't even virtually get out to a party...never mind, it made sense to me before but maybe not so much now.
Not to beat a topic to death, but I have to post one more thought: The Catholic Church (Bible) preaches that you should be fruitful and multiply. The Bible doesn't preach birth control. On the contrary, it demands that women "submit" to their husbands. How many of us know good, Catholic woman who have had their uteruses worn thin because of this edict????? The only “outs” are monitoring your cycle and abstinence. Good luck on the latter, when you’ve got a husband with “needs.” And good luck on the former when women’s cycles are so damn unpredictable. In reality, however, I’d bet dollar to donuts that most modern Catholics either use condoms or are on the pill. Really, who in this day and age would rely on something as archaic as the rhythm method???? Foxy??
JudyK said... 15
It's "whoever" wrote the rules...and, please, you meant "Whatevah." Have you learned nothing from watching Kate Plus My Eight? PLEASE PAY ATTENTION.Forget a Kate dating show...I vote that Auntie Ann get her own show and can guarantee it would be a hit.
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Judy - Ah. Whatevah..of course!
Sorry I missed reading your post earlier. I had my head in the clouds again... Dreaming about my own reality show, which apparently Kate says we'd all do if we had the chance. Ha! I'm afraid I'd put "MY" film crew asleep with boredom. How on earth do you embellish mediocre. I'll have to pass on it but how nice of you to say that :)
Can you imagine living with cameras in your face all day? Aacck. Those poor kids.
The fact that many practicing Catholics have only two or three children makes it obvious that many Catholics practice birth control. And good for them.
Sleepless In Seattle said... 98
I went over there and read that. It was an anonymous poster who said that "someone" saw them. They didn't know if it was last week, this week, or when. No idea who saw them, where it was reported, no confirmation...just "someone saw them."
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Sometimes I wonder how many people Kate has planted on the blogs.
Lancaster County Mom said...Have fun! :)
You could always stop by Lancaster Brewing Company sometime. I see they have something they make called "Rumspringa Golden Bock Lager" brewed with real Lancaster County Honey.
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Thanks. How could drinking Rumspringa not be fun? I have been to the Lanc Brewing Company many times for lunch (they have great chicken chili), but I wasn't aware of their Golden Lager!
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Foxy, yeah I thought Catholics used rhythm method of BC, and most catholics I know do use BC. It's not really picking and choosing tenets to follow- it's realizing times change and maybe updating the faith is ok- after all, husbands dont get to sleep with the help or with the slaves or with their second wives if their first wives cant conceive, like it was back in the day in the Bible.
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The issue is that it isn't the FLOCKS choice to update the rules -- it's the Church's. Some of you seem to think you can change the rules to accommodate your lifestyle. That's not how religion works. If you subscribe to a religion, you follow its rules. Period. Unless the church is updating its beliefs, you're still stuck in the stone age if you call yourself a Catholic. You don't get a say in things, hon. It's all about the Pope and Vatican City. Enjoy.
What is the birth control thing based on anyway, just the "be fruitful and multiply" thing? Does it say be fruitful and multiply times 1,000 or are one or two kids okay. Also wasn't the context of that starting to populate the earth so haven't we fulfilled that call now and can ease up? I would think so.
I don't have a problem rejecting a church teaching like that when it's not even really based on anything concrete. The church is always evolving and changing their stance on things anyway, mine just did on gay pastors. You can't keep up. You'd have to live like a pilgrim to be able to aptly follow everything.
@107: Unless the church is updating its beliefs, you're still stuck in the stone age if you call yourself a Catholic. You don't get a say in things, hon. It's all about the Pope and Vatican City. Enjoy.
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I appreciate that religion can be a very controversial subject and each has his own beliefs/standards to which he holds firm, some passionately, some without much fervor. However, I don't think this is the forum to call out someone on what he believes.
What's Next I actually haven't heard of "theft of services". Sounds like a tort. I don't believe we have that in California or at least I was never taught that in torts. Maybe it's a tort in other states.
And to that I say GOOD FOR THEM. It should be.
What's Next? said... 198
I noticed that the coffeemate is fat free. Often when a product is fat free it contains more sugar. The extra sugar and caffeine most likely gives her a surge of energy, but then she will plummet later in the day which is why she is always so exhausted. From what I've seen her die is very unhealthy.
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From Kate's website.....
what I'm Eating
"...I also drink 1-2 cups of coffee with about 1/3 cup total fat free coffeemate"
Fat-free Coffeemate is 25 calories per tbsp--around 130 calories for 1/3 cup per each cup of coffee.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Corn Syrup Solids, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, and/or Cottonseed Oil, (Adds a Trivial Amount of Fat), and Less Than 2% of Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Caseinate, (Milk Derivative), Not a Source of Lactose Color Added, Artificial Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Carrageenan, Salt, Betacarotene. Color.
Half-and-half has 20 calories per tablespoon, or around 110 calories per each cup of coffee.
INGREDIENTS: Milk, cream
Need I say more? Someone who drinks up to 260 empty calories made up of corn syrup solids, hydrogenated oil, cornstarch and chemicals can't understand why the world won't recognize her as a role model for health and fitness? Maybe this will give you a clue...
Flight of the kiwi --- my family loves Cedar Point. It is such a great family amusement park. I have so many fond memories of our trip there when my kids were young.
What's Next? said... 78
Admin, I've heard the term "Theft of Services". Can you explain if this would fall under that category and if not, why? Might be something that varies from state to state or I might be confused about the terminology.
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I own a small service business, and, yes, theft of service is the correct term. In my state, it is a civil matter, not a criminal. If there is a signed contract, a collection agency can be used--however, the agency keeps 50% of what is recovered.
Midnight Madness,
I second your comment about this not being a forum to call out or criticize someone's religion.
I had typed out a long post about my feelings about Griftopia's post, then thought better of posting it.
Politics, religion, taxes and abortion are such hot-button issues and I think no purpose can be served on this blog to discuss them. The old saying applies: "this can't end well".....
JMHO.....
I've noticed people more or less avoid discussing politics here. Even though there's a lot going on with the upcoming elections. I'm thinking you people are wiser than me. :) Of course that's not to say you can't talk about what you want, I just find it interesting the subject doesn't shift that way.
The hot button issues I mentioned usually garner a few well thought out comments, some good debate and some radical, inflammatory slams, or even some quiet backhanded slams.
I don't know whether folks just forget themselves and their manners and reason, or if they truly feel flamingly passionate.
As I said, things don't usually end well.
When the times apply, I have typed out a 'reasonable-to-me' post, but while proofreading it a little voice goes off in my head "don't send it, don't send it, don't send it".......
I consider myself a bit of an outlier, being an atheist with Buddhist leanings. It's the Buddhist teachings that have helped me understand that my opinion is rarely necessary to others.
I hear Spock saying to me "is it logical to post this?"
And then, of course, the old busybody Ms. Manners pipes in...... and by that time I usually am muttering 'oh shit, no one wants to hear your opinion anyway... the world won't stop, the sun won't fail to rise' if you keep quiet.
And then I withdraw into the peace that is me.
For the most part, this blog is an educational, entertaining place to visit with smart kind women.
Re virtual outer banks beach party : there are several reasons to have a party and several events to commemorate.
1. August 15, 2012 marks one hundred years since Julia Child was born. So one event will be a showing of Julie and Julia with Meryl Streep as Julia child. somebody bring some French food!
2. The ORIGINAL TLC - the outdoor drama The Lost Colony, premiered on Roanoke Island on July 4, 1937. This year marks the 75th season of this historic drama that tells the history of the English colony on Roanoke Island that disappeared, and what their fate might have been. Go to their Facebook page and take a virtual backstage tour.
3. Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World, was born August 18, 1587. This will be the 425th anniversary of her birth. The first season of The Lost Colony commemorated the 350th anniversary of her birth. Imagine what it would be like to sail in a small crowded ship to an unknown land and have a baby with no medical intervention at the conception or the delivery!
4 since Andy Griffith lived on Roanoke Island, starred in the play for several years, and even in retirement liked to sneak in backstage and sing in the chorus, and he lived and is buried on his farm on Roanoke Island, reminiscences about your favorite Andy Griffith TV episodes are welcome.
5. Is there something else we are supposed to mark an anniversary for? I forget, must not be important.
Password is definitely BON APPETITE!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 108
I don't have a problem rejecting a church teaching like that when it's not even really based on anything concrete. The church is always evolving and changing their stance on things anyway, mine just did on gay pastors. You can't keep up. You'd have to live like a pilgrim to be able to aptly follow everything.
August 11, 2012 10:14 PM
There is a really funny, interesting book by a humorist A.J. Jacobs, called The Year of Living Biblically, who tries to literally obey the Bible for a full year.
This is an excerpt from a review at Amazon: "Raised in a secular family but increasingly interested in the relevance of faith in our modern world, A.J. Jacobs decides to dive in headfirst and attempt to obey the Bible as literally as possible for one full year. He vows to follow the Ten Commandments. To be fruitful and multiply. To love his neighbor. But also to obey the hundreds of less publicized rules: to avoid wearing clothes made of mixed fibers; to play a ten-string harp; to stone adulterers.
The resulting spiritual journey is at once funny and profound, reverent and irreverent, personal and universal and will make you see history's most influential book with new eyes."
Just FYI in case anyone is interested.
Happy Sunday morning to everyone. Our uncommon weather continues. We are having very cool nights. Sleeping with the windows open. The outdoors feels and looks like Autumn in August. It has been a strange year.
Good morning Dmasy! This cooler weather has been wonderful, hasn't it? Unfortunately it looks like it will heat back up just in time for my kids and I to go back to school. Their schools have A/C, but I have an upstairs classroom in an old building with no A/C.
We skipped church today because we all have colds. Stuffed up heads and sore throats in August?!? Boo!
Good Morning! It is beautiful here in Lancaster County - we have the windows open for the first time in months. The poor overworked AC is having a break!
My husband loves a good draft beer when we go out but when we're home it's PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon). He's in.
*Warning: the following post contains a religious viewpoint that may not be the same as yours. It's my experience, my journey for what it's worth.
Permanent Name,
Thanks for sharing that! Not to disagree with Buddha, but I appreciate and value your opinion. :) I believe a person's beliefs, when they have been well thought out, deserve respect. I have never been one to blindly follow religious teachings, and that is actually how I ended up becoming a Christian! Being an atheist or agnostic were attractive options for me, but there were so many things I couldn't resolve. God either exists or he doesn't - he can't be real for some people and not real for others. Believing one way or the other doesn't make it so . . . Anyway, after lots of consideration, here I am a "born again" Christian and my life has been the better for it.
As C.S. Lewis said, if I'm wrong then when I die it won't make any difference at all. If I'm right, it will make all the difference in the world.
May I enter the discussion of religion and rules? I am Presbyterian, and our motto is Reformed Church Always Reforming, so our rules change fairly often. It is good news sometimes and bad news other times, depending on your perspective.
The reason there are so many religions is because none of them is a good fit for everyone.
The Disciples of Christ broke from the Presbyterian Church in the 1800's because they did not agree with using the Apostles' Creed, believed in baptism my immersion at an age of reason and believed Communion should be celebrated every Sabbath. People leave churches all the time over issues large and small. Others hang on for dear life, sticking with their church no matter what.
Within a specific denomination there will be differences of opinion. Some members are rule abiders and some are not. Whether you follow the rules or not is a matter of polity (governance) instead of faith. Because I believe a certain rule of the church is good does not make me a better Christian. It makes me a better church member. Because I believe a certain rule of the church is flawed does not make me a worse Christian. It makes me a person who still loves God but isn't in love with that rule of the church.
The Bible tells us the rules. Love God, love your neighbor. If you can do that you have fulfilled all that the law and prophets have taught. Everything else is commentary.
The timeline and tweets of this whole thing is insanely funny. She's seen at Denny's at 6 a.m. this morning in NC and is tweeting she's home at 10:30. Not possible. Not even with wings on her car. Then she's seen on a ship in Ft. Lauderdale this afternoon. Not possible. Not if she left NC this morning. She wouldn't get there before 7 p.m.
If the siting at Dennys was yesterday, then all of this would be possible. But why is she tweeting that she's at home, sweet home if she's on the cruise? Why would she lie?
Thanks for all the "shout-outs". I refuse to be duped again by any reality program. They are scripted and they are all smiling on their way to the bank. The Gosselin fiasco ruined it for me, but also opened my eyes wide enough to see the truth about so many other programs. Just not interested or interesting. Not on my tv!
Those 3 little girls on FW sure east ange, huh? When Juanita left for a few days, they didn't want hear anything about he tip--they wanted to show her what they were doing.
I hope that some of Kate's loverz are watching along with us because a picture IS worth a thousand words. This is how all childen are--their world revolves around themselves, not their self-obsessed mother! Don't take my word for it, watch it for yourselves...(link to follow in my next post.
I wonder if that's their nanny. They have one named Hannah.
Where is that person arguing about Kate's freebies?
See this is what we mean. She can't take one Lorax shirt, she takes enough for all the kids. She gets a SHIPMENT of pop chips according to the tweet, not just one bag. She took guac and nail polish too.
Whatever happened to our moms teaching us when someone offers you a plate of cookies, the classy thing to do is just take one? Kate can't just take one like a polite person, she wants it all.
I am the uploader of The Farmer's Wife on youtube and I have another farming documentary you will like called The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Do you remember this from a few years back on Independent Lens?
The guy featured in that documentary has a youtube page and still runs his organic farm in Northern Illinois. Unfortunately I can't find the entire documentary on youtube. I may upload it myself if youtube will let me.
IMDB entry: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439774/
Farmer John's youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FarmerJohnsTractor/featured
Trailer for the documentary: The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Okay, I goofed. The link to the Farmer John trailer is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0egeHh1_Sb4
I am uploading the farmer john video now. I did a test segment and youtube didn't have it blocked. You will find the upload on the same youtube channel that has The Farmer's Wife
Unfortunately, the problem I have been having for over a week now is still there and I get a vague 'server error' when I try and upload Farmer John documentary.
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