Coming up, Dr. Jenn is coming down pretty hard on Liz as the doc tries to help Jon. Debra is here (happy happy joy joy!), and boy is she looking road weary. Twenty-two years being Teen Duck Lips's mother have certainly taken their toll.
Credits roll, and I've never really described them, but they consist of a friendly beat and the various couples against a black backdrop saying deep things like "When things are good, they're great, when they're bad, they're bad." Teen Duck Lips asks profoundly, "Why do I always end up alone?" Is that a rhetorical question?
It's the night where we last left off, and Sada and Duck Lips are trying to explain to Liz and Jon that they're not trying to be mean for the heck of it, they're trying to help by pointing out that Liz treats Jon poorly and he doesn't stand up for himself.
Duck Lips assures Liz she does not talk about people behind their backs, this is not about trash talking her. While I fully believe they love Liz and Jon like they say they do and just want to help, that is a funny assertion because that's all she ever did on the Real Housewives. That's all anyone does who appears on that franchise. Everyone constantly talks behind someone's back or is confronting someone talking behind their back or belly aching that someone is talking behind their backs, which in so doing is also talking behind someone's back, lol. That and they go to dinner parties in places like Puerto Rico.
"Lesbians, chime in!" Duck Lips says.
"The lesbians are beat, the lesbians are falling asleep," Liz quips. Ha.
There was an unpublished comment to the blog the other week blasting me for referring to Sada and Whitney as just "the lesbians," but I want to point out here that "the lesbians" is what the people in the house actually call them, and Sada and Whitney giggle over it. I get the feeling it's a running joke about casting a token gay couple. If they had any problem whatsoever with it, I have no doubt they would say so. Not everyone takes political correctness so seriously, Whitney and Sada included, and it's certainly refreshing. And to boot, the lesbians have proven themselves to have the healthiest relationship of all of them, so they get the last laugh.
"Next time Jon tells me we need to go to bed, I think I'm just gonna ...." Liz says dryly as she makes the "O.K." sign. See what you get for not listening to Lights Out Man, Liz?
In an interview later Liz says look, what really got her about this is that they're comparing her to Kate. That just gets under her skin and she thinks it's very unfair. Once she calmed down, she realized she appreciated the housemates for being honest with her and for giving reasonable explanations for why they were saying what they were. Well, good for her, that's a start. I just can't get over how funny it is that everyone sees being compared to Kate as the greatest insult you could ever possibly give a person.
How did someone like Kate get to such a sordid point? A hundred and fifty episodes I guess. And wouldn't you be just mortified to be regarded by pop culture as the Wicked Witch of Wernersville? Man alive.
Dr. Jenn admits Liz and Jon are making progress. Fair enough. Dr. Jenn sits down with Jon one on one. As we know these are always great.
Dr. Jenn is concerned Jon is falling back into his same patterns with Kate. Again, calling out what a terrible thing he had with Kate, I love it. I can just picture Kate glued to the television, popcorn bowl in hand, squeezing that popcorn into fists when she hears this. She and Kate Coyne and TLC for years have tried to spin herself as the victim in that whole relationship, and now here's someone, a professional no less, shattering that glass house and finally describing the relationship the opposite way. To boot, Dr. Jenn, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has massive amounts of experience in domestic violence and other dysfunctional relationships when she worked at Peace Over Violence; this is not her first rodeo. Kate must be seething over all this, a licensed therapist, not to mention all the housemates, refusing to accept she was the victim. Ha. While I think Dr. Jenn is way off base when it comes to Teen Duck Lips, overall I think her take on things is right on the money, and I think her analysis of Jon and Kate, and Jon and Liz, is spot on.
Jon explains that Liz loves him, she is the only woman he really felt a connection with after the dating he did, and also he has to think about his eight children. "She's really good with my kids."
Dr. Jenn admits that Liz is filling up things emotionally and sexually for him that he did not have before, but he can't let that overwhelm him from seeing some of the negative things in the relationship. Jon admits it's a fine line. She says Liz needs Jon to tell her certain things she says to him are not acceptable. Jon says he'll give it a whirl.
Day 15, and the cinematographers on this show have really captured some spectacular time lapse twilight shots of Los Angeles throughout this series. Photography is a serious hobby of mine, but most of Los Angeles is pretty dull during normal waking hours. However during magic hour, those brief few moments at sunrise and sunset, this place transforms into something other-wordly, almost Hobbit-like, especially during the cooler months. My current avatar is one such hauntingly beautiful sunset, here's another from a few weeks later I love.
It is truly a blessing to live in such a beautiful place. Jon notices there's a bit of smoke in the distance, probably one of the many small brush fires that crop up during fire season when this was filmed. Jon asks if that's a fire. Liz says snottily, No, genius, it's someone smoking a really big cigar. Huh, maybe Wu-tang's out there somewhere and his cigar exploded on him. I hope he gets lost.
Liz pauses a moment, and you can see the wheels turning. She admits she is a real jerk sometimes when she says things like that, and that she's not used to someone calling her out on it. It's making her realize that she needs to work on this. It's rather interesting but concerning that Liz seemed to think comments that nasty and rude were acceptable until someone had the balls to point it out to her. How does someone get that far in life? No one has asked about Liz's childhood or her past yet, oddly enough.
Kelsey comes out in an over-the-top Pepto-Bismo pink exercise outfit and bandana, LOL. "Oh, heyyy!" she announces as she strikes a pose. Aw, I'm glad she's in a better mood. She fetches Liz to go work out. As much as I find Liz frustrating, it says a lot that someone as sweet as Kelsey has taken her under her wing. She must have seen something in her.
Day 16, group therapy, woo hoo! Spoke too soon, today we're going to talk about everyone's childhoods. Now I know I just said that your childhood is important, but I don't really want to hear about everyone's childhoods for the simple fact that I think some of these people are going to lie, and a lie on national television slamming your childhood is different than just telling a lie about it to a few friends. Especially since many people from their childhoods are probably still around and can't really respond.
Oh dear, Duck Lips witnessed domestic violence as a child. I guess that makes you a gossip thirty years later. Look at Teen Duck Lips over there fake crying, haha. Dr. Jenn says Duck Lips needs to let go of that burden and that's crucial to her parenting. This is the first time I've heard Duck Lips mention her sweet daughter Kennedy, although that's not to say she doesn't talk about her all the time in the 14 other hours of conversation a day that get edited out. I wonder how Kennedy is doing, she must be nine or so now, then I catch myself thinking how weird it is to wonder about a child you don't know. But that's what filming reality T.V. children does, you get to know these kids, care about them, and from time to time wonder about their well-being years later.
Wu-Tang's dad left the family when he was six. He had to grow up at a young age. I will not feel sorry for him. I will not! He is not the first child to grow up in a single parent household, it is no excuse for how he treats Kelsey. Wu-Tang says something about how if he had receive the loved that he needed in his relationships he could have given the same back. What the hell? Dr. Jenn calls this some kind of "breakthrough." I call it blaming others including nice women like Kelsey and Latrice for him being a straight up pig. Kelsey seems to sort of be snickering. I hope that's a snicker of disbelief. "Bingo," Dr. Jenn, really? He wins the $5,000 cash prize now? Spare us, please! What is with the coddling and praising him? Did she forget how pissed she was at him just the other day?
Teen Duck Lips, oh God. Teen Duck Lips remembers something back when she was two? It sounds like what Teen Duck Lips is describing is time outs. They made her sit by herself. You know, exactly what all the experts recommend you do when your child is two. But for some reason this was terribly traumatic for poor Teen Duck Lips and scarred her forever. There goes her voice box, it's gone, I can barely understand her now. She mutters something about how somebody hit her. Child abuse hit or just self-defense? Is that a look of skepticism on Dr. Jenn's face or is the collagen just a little extra puffy today? Oh please bring in Debra to rebut!
Dr. Jenn says the theme for Teen Duck Lips is no one was there for her.
No one was there for her??? Now, Debra and Michael are not perfect parents and in fact are pretty dysfunctional at times, but if anything, they are overbearing. They were always there, always home, have few outside interests other than their children and grandchild, and were always checking up on the kids. Teen Duck Lips complained about how smothering they were! They were the complete opposite of not there for their kids. Now maybe they weren't saying what Teen Duck Lips wanted to hear, like sure go have sex, use abortion as a form of birth control, and stay out all night every night once you do have that kid, but that does not mean they were "not there."
Someone was asking earlier if Dr. Jenn has seen Teen Mom. I don't see how she possibly could have. No way.
I know Sada did not want to discuss her family on television, so I get uncomfortable to see her sort of forced into it. Her parents fought a lot and her dad abused her, and I'll leave it at that. I will say though that she said this became "normal" to her. Which is an important point, because just because a child seems happy, healthy and normal does not mean their home life isn't dysfunctional. That is just their life and kids adapt to it.
You were living in a constant state of terror, Dr. Jenn remarks.
Sada points out that her dad when he wasn't out of control was the most loving parent. In a way that's worse, explains Dr. Jenn and Duck Lips, because they're so confusing and unpredictable and leave you guessing.
Whitney likes the idea that other people who were abused might see this episode. "I think abuse in general is something that should be brought out of the closet and discussed. And I think it will be a really important thing. I'm proud of you." I like Whitney.
Time to go relax, see ya everyone!
So Kelsey, Whitney, Duck Lips' fiancé, Jon and Liz don't get to talk about their childhoods? Why, because their childhoods were relatively normal and too boring for primetime? While childhood plays a major role for many people, not everyone with issues had a bad childhood and not everything can always be blamed on your parents.
Wu-Tang is in his usual asshole position reclined on the bed, only this time he has his hand down his pants. Gross! I don't claim to understand it but I know it's true some guys like to sit like that watching T.V., I guess it feels natural or whatever, but in the privacy of their homes please. Can you imagine the pearl clutching if Jon were shown with his hand down his pants like that? Wu-Tang always acts so tired and lazy, it's a wonder he made it in the business and in life in general. Kelsey is glad Wu-Tang was able to open up in group and thinks he can only move forward from here. She is such a sweetheart. She really wants the best for him even if it's not going to be with her, and that takes a lot.
They both want to stick with therapy and finish this out. Well, that's commendable. Kelsey says she needs to get to a place where she can forgive him.
Coming up, Debra! Wow, she looks like she's been run over by a truck. Or had a baby who grew up into Teen Duck Lips.
Dr. Jenn says the trauma Teen Duck Lips endured was all documented on Teen Mom. Well, exactly, and if you watched Teen Mom carefully, Dr. Jenn, it should have been crystal clear to you that, not withstanding Debra's behavior, Teen Duck Lips was a nightmare of a child and most likely mentally ill. She didn't listen, she didn't respect her parents, she was downright histrionic and they were at their wit's end with her. Of course they find the one clip where Debra gives Teen Duck Lips a light smack on her shoulder, without giving you any context for what the conversation was even about. It's not even from Teen Mom, it's from the first show 16 & Pregnant. They don't mention that Debra has said that Teen Duck Lips has hit her, too. They are both a mess and Teen Duck Lips is no victim here.
I have my own clip to show if I may. In this Teen Mom clip, Debra asks completely normal Mom questions after Teen Duck Lips got a boob job, like how her pain level is and if she's eating well. Teen Duck Lips snaps back at her like an ungrateful brat. Debra was also kind enough to take her to the doctor when Debra never wanted her to get the surgery in the first place, and Debra makes supportive comments like that you can barely see the incision marks. Starts at 5:15.
So suck it, Dr. Jenn!
Geez, from the way Teen Duck Lips talked you would think she was estranged from Debra, but when Debra walks in looking like something the cat dragged in, they both look happy to see each other. Debra seems downright proud of her daughter when Dr. Jenn gushes about how far Teen Duck Lips has come in therapy. She beams with pride and compliments the room decor (she's a real estate agent).
You see, I just don't believe Debra is evil. You can't fake stuff like that.
Debra says she just wanted to raise strong children, who know who they are and achieve their dreams. Sounds reasonable enough. She said when Teen Duck Lips got pregnant, Teen Duck Lips wanted an abortion, but Debra said that was against their religion and she couldn't do that.
Now, regardless of how anyone feels about abortion, Debra as Teen Duck Lips's mother probably felt she had a right to tell her she couldn't do that. But in the state of Iowa, Teen Duck Lips was only required to inform her mother the abortion would take place. Debra couldn't stop it. Any Planned Parenthood could have told Teen Duck Lips that. Teen Duck Lips chose not to override her mother, and that was her decision. Did I mention that if you watched the other shows you would know that Farrah tried to hide her pregnancy from the baby's father? And then even after he died, his sister had to get a judge to intervene just so she could see the only living link left to her brother. In many states, you can't cut a father out of the child's life legally. In Iowa a father has a right to petition the court for his full parental rights even if the mother wants to cut him off. In California that's called a Kelsey S. father. This is who we're dealing with here. Why not address that dysfunctional alienating behavior, Dr. Jenn?
Dr. Jenn says Debra is downplaying how monumental this moment was. Well, it was five years ago. Maybe she just wants to move on at this point, Dr. Jenn. Jeepers. Is it really appropriate for a grandmother to discuss how her grandchild's mother wanted to abort this grandchild? What if Sophia sees this someday?
Dr. Jenn says Debra is angry. Debra is like, um, nooo, I'm not angry at all actually, but thanks for your concern.
Dr. Jenn accuses her of hitting Farrah. Well, she slightly tapped her on the shoulder. I think it's important to be accurate here, and fair. There are two sides to every story. Debra said that when that happened, Farrah had been screaming, cussing and carrying on for 25 minutes. While many people these days including myself don't believe in laying a hand on a child in any form, there's a difference between holding a four-year-old down by the hair and beating them for wetting their pants, and lightly slapping your out of control teenager on their shoulder after 25 minutes of her histrionics. Context matters.
Not that that excuses ever hitting a child, but if Debra were in California she would have a point. See Veronica G. ("The court ordered the child abuse report to be withdrawn or Gonzalez given another hearing in which the San Jose family's entire circumstances are considered and the spanking put into context with the parents' growing frustration with a recalcitrant daughter.") Not to mention, I don't see any assertion from Teen Duck Lips this happened at any other time other than this one incident when she was 16. One mistake made in a fit of massive frustration does not a bad parent make.
Recalcitrant Teen Duck Lips says when she gets this way it's because she's aggravated. Well, that's hardly Debra's fault she has such a short temper.
Debra says this all boils down to Teen Duck Lips just won't be quiet when Debra asks her to be quiet. LOL! Shut up shut up shut up shut uuuuup!!!
Debra says Teen Duck Lips has hit her too and even called the police on her. When Teen Duck Lips gets mad she gets honest, and admits yes, she did hit her mother, too. Ha! Got her right where we wanted her! How come Dr. Jenn never says it's an issue that Teen Duck Lips is violent with others, too? It's funny the way she coddles her, but it's also really disturbing too.
Teen Duck Lips is out of control now, claiming everyone in the family is angry and doesn't get along. Well, welcome to the American family, Teen Duck Lips. From Ordinary People to Flowers in the Attic to August: Osage County, we are a country with a long history of dysfunctional families. Oh well, it makes for better films. Now eat your fish!
Dr. Jenn is falling for this all hook line and sinker. She's clearly firmly in Teen Duck Lips's corner. She's been bamboozled by a bamboozler! Dr. Jenn says Debra doesn't grasp how painful this is for Teen Duck Lips. Debra says she does grasp it! Exactly what does Dr. Jenn think she needs to do to prove this I wonder? Dr. Jenn says Teen Duck Lips needs empathy and understanding. Debra says that's why she came here and that Dr. Jenn twists her words. I really feel for Debra's frustration here, even more than I thought I would. I think empathy and understanding are the last thing Teen Duck Lips needs and I think Debra knows that, but no one will listen. Countless people have shown this head case empathy and understanding and it does ... not .... help. I think if anything, Teen Duck Lips needs tough love, not more coddling and poor you crap. Even Duck Lips agrees with that, and she's quite the authority on head cases and on smelling rats. Apparently she also hates ballet flats. Even Jon weighed in, singing la-la-la-la-la-la, Smurf along with me. Yep, pretty much.
Debra is just scoffing at this point and saying her heart is broken over this. Sure it's all fun and games when Jon and Duck Lips make fun but she is her mother, I get it. She bursts into tears. Well I see where Teen Duck Lips gets her odd disappearing voice box issues. So such a thing is genetic.
Debra feels she cannot read Teen Duck Lips's mind or heart. That's because she is trying to read the heart of a sociopath, and there is nothing but a blank page to read there. Debra says she's at her wit's end not knowing what to do, does my child need more hugs, does she need me to talk to her more? I don't get it. Neither do we, Debra.
Wow. What Debra should read is We Need to Talk about Kevin. Because for as much as Debra is a nut herself, it is never easy raising a mentally disturbed child and the things she is saying here are indicative of a mother who has poured her heart and soul into raising a mentally disturbed child and is, as is inevitable, coming up empty, and not only that but is now being attacked for doing the best she could. That's rough.
Dr. Jenn says she needs to gain a deeper understanding of her daughter, that's all. I don't agree. I think Debra has tried her hardest to understand the fruit of her loins. The fact that no one else in the house can make heads or tails of Teen Duck Lips either simply proves Debra's point. Entertaining as she is, in all seriousness, there is something fundamentally wrong inside Teen Duck Lips's head. Everyone in the house saw it and doesn't even want to be around her vortex. Are they all wrong too? Most likely Teen Duck Lips is a true sociopath, and I'm certainly not the first say so, and I don't think any mother could have handled her much better.
Dr. Jenn says Teen Duck Lips needs to mourn that her mother will never be what she wants. Ouch. But, that's probably true. No mere mortal will ever be the mother that Teen Duck Lips wants, and it's high time she get over that. If we want to psychoanalyze things, I believe Teen Duck Lips has expectations for people in her life that no one could possibly fulfill. A perfect mother who understands her inside and out, a perfect love and boyfriend that promptly turns into a fairy tale marriage, a perfect set of friends who always love her and include her and treat her like a queen, and so on. She creates unreasonable expectations for everyone around her that no one could possibly live up to, and when they fail, as they can only do, she lashes out at them and blames them. She of course does not expect the same sort of perfection from herself--being a good daughter, girlfriend, mother, friend. It's really sick quite frankly and I'm shocked someone as experienced as Dr. Jenn doesn't see what's really going on here. I can only assume this must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome.
As much as Dr. Jenn thinks Teen Duck Lips is the victim here I am just as firmly sympathetic to Debra in this mess. I wish she could stay in the house so Dr. Jenn could see that the housemates would probably like her.
Commercials. Hm, Hershey's spreads. Kinda looks like Nutella, but I bet it's not the same. Nothing is the same.
Dr. Jenn pulls Sada aside and praises her for really progressing in therapy. She encourages Sada to bring her dad out here to the house and Sada agrees. Sada says she is nervous about that and doesn't want to air their dirty laundry, but she trusts Dr. Jenn. As wrong as Dr. Jenn is about Teen Duck Lips, I think she is correct that Sada needs to talk to her father in person. Sada calls him and he agrees to come out.
Another fantastic song, Ohio's own Joshua Radin singing Like They Used To.
The soundtrack and time lapse photography are impressive for a little cable show like this. But shows like this are often how the real greats get started.
Sada is upset because Whitney went to go play pool instead of going with Sada to take a bath. Well, but Sada told her not to come with her. God, I hate when women do that, and so many of us are guilty of it. Oh no it's fine you don't have to do that, but I'm going to be mad at you when you don't. How did we become so damn passive aggressive? Whitney doesn't really understand what she did. Neither do I.
Whitney calls her out on sending mixed signals. Sada says anyone would have known she really needed Whitney to be with her right then. Again, but she told Whitney not to come with her! I don't know, some people actually want some space when something monumental happens, so I can't agree with that at all. Whitney said they've been trying to work on Sada better communicating her needs, right?
Sada says she feels she did communicate her needs. By telling Whitney not to come with her? This is so frustrating. Hoodies really are making a comeback at least judging by this show.
Coming up, Sada's dad shows up and he seems earnest enough. Oh cool, I recognize this guy form Teen Duck Lips's past, and although I can't really place him, whether he was just a friend or boyfriend or what, I do remember he was awesome and frequently called her out. And finally the episode where they destroy a house in a therapeutic exercise and Jon wasted his whole life, which he defines as ten years. Now eat your fish!
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Hey guys Kate Gosselin just pulled up to BHS in a black Toyota sienna
Interesting, since this person is in Oklahoma, and Kate drives a dark gray Sequoia!
I very much enjoyed last night's finale of Downtown Abbey. I wasn't looking forward to another jolting, emotional ending, but Carson and Mrs. Hughes? No, let's not go there LOL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjOkTib5eVQ
Maybe Erin was tired of stuff like the above, wants a nice change to D-list celebrities!
Her face is so funny.....she's like ohhh .... my. "And Joe, back over to you!'
I am another vote for a smoke free blog zone - we have beaten the subject to death.
And I will also vote for this being a tv show commentary free zone - so many people do not get to watch day of/night of, and it would be a kindness to save the comments and discussions for other blogs. I may be a minority but do we have to talk about everything everywhere? Or how about the words Spoiler Alert if you really,really have to do this.
Admin, huge Richard Sherman/Seahawks fan here, and here's what Erin said about what happened. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24415819/erin-andrews-on-richard-sherman-interview-i-loved-it
He's a grad of Stanford University with a degree in communications. He is quite the scholar AND athlete (also a track star). He is very articulate, philanthropic in our community, and ADORABLE!
He was just hyped up after making the winning championship game play.
Sorry for the long post - but at least it's not about smoking!!
And I will also vote for this being a tv show commentary free zone
Isn't that kind of what we do here?
Oh my! Please do not give away show finales. I have not watched this season of Downton Abbey as my husband finally got hooked and we are in Season 3.
And for Pete's sake...who cares if a Jon is a smoker or not. It's his choice. At least he is open about it and not sneaky.
And I will also vote for this being a tv show commentary free zone - so many people do not get to watch day of/night of, and it would be a kindness to save the comments and discussions for other blogs. I may be a minority but do we have to talk about everything everywhere? Or how about the words Spoiler Alert if you really,really have to do this.
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I agree with the latter, but not the former. This blog is so much fun because we go OT.
I'll try to keep in mind if I'm posting about something shown within a day or so, and put a SPOILER ALERT!! up top.
Admin, I could not get the video up. Is that the one where she interviewed Richard Sherman after the Seahawks conference win?
Lots of sports figures have been on DWTS to give their careers a boost outside the sports arena. some espn commentators have been on there as well. Notably Kenny Mayne, who is arguable one of the worst dancers to ever appear on the show. Unlike TFMJG, Kenny is FUNNY! On purpose! He eagerly embraced his lack of talent despite much practice, and danced his way - badly - into the hearts of many DWTS fans. Kenny, Jerry Rice, and Len Goodman do Dance Center every season, a parody of ESPN Sports Center, where they compare stats of dancers and provide expert analysis of what dancers have to do to win.
In all the tweaking of DWTS, I do hope they keep the Dance Center segments, they are so funny!
I may be a minority but do we have to talk about everything everywhere?
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Yes. Isn't that what makes this blog so interesting...that we can discuss everything everywhere? Why take that away?
I do agree, however, with the Spoiler Alert alert!
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RE printable calendar:
When I print from my browser, I get a little pop-up that allows me to choose number of pages to print, number of copies, orientation (portrait/landscape) and a bunch of other things. I then click print to actually print. If you get a pop-up, look around at the choices; also see if there is another pop-up available with more choices. If you don't get a pop-up at all, try printing another way. Sometimes if you print using an icon it just prints, but if you use a pull-down from the menu bar you get the pop-up.
If we have a smoke free blog (which I'm in of or of because we've beaten it to death) does that mean that I have to get I'd of my smoke rings avatar?
I know most don't like TV show spoilers but I'm one of those that will go looking for blogs that have results and things like that. That's why I'm glad I have the Kindle...it makes it harder to read the end of a book first!
Admin - I have to take you to task. If "oh yes" was back and you didn't print the comment, shame on you. She was always fun to read. If you printed it and I didn't catch it, shame on me!
Speaking of catfishing, here's a strange and sad story:
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20788673,00.html
Here is the woman's blog where she talks about her and her son's first year without her dead husband and how they traveled to a memorial service:
http://garnettsjourney.blogspot.com/2012/09/heres-few-pictures-from-last-year-of.html
And, guess what the dad isn't dead (but the poor kid is sounds like Munchausen by Proxy to me):
http://www.lohud.com/article/20140220/NEWS/302200080/-Father-surfaces-mourns-Chestnut-Ridge-boy
I was watching an old Roseanne rerun and Darlene was wearing a tee shirt, "Shut Up And Go To Sleep," and I had to laugh when I thought that this would be perfect for Milo and LOM.
So, what is the amount of time before we can discuss a show? 1 day, 2 days, ????? I guess I'm the type who is going to watch a show I really like regardless of whether I know the ending. I guess it's up to Admin, its her blog.
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I may be a minority but do we have to talk about everything everywhere?
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Yes, we do. It's rule #5 written in that new invisible font. Besides, Admin has a permit that allows her to hold a gun our heads if we don't participate in the discussion.
I'm being facetious.
I love this blog for it's many off topics. Some don't interest me so I make use of that skinny little scroll bar. Variety is the spice of life.
Admin, I love that you included that clip from August: Osage County with QUEEN Duck Lips!!
I think Tom Bergeron is a great host on DWTS. Even if the whole show is canceled he will land on his feet. Did anyone ever watch one of his old movies? Nothing famous. He tried to be a light rom-com actor and wasn't that good. Then he hosted Hollywood Squares and really found his place.
Brooke was awful. She seemed to be there only to wear gowns that showed off her boobies. Every time she talked I cringed. I hope Erin Andrews will be good but I would have been ok with just Tom.
I'm NOT happy about the loss of the band.
Well, what do you know--Erin Andrews has a degree in telecommunications! I'm sure that had nothing to do with her success in the telecommunications industry. Everyone knows that having the gift of gab and an iron will are the most important skills needed no succeed in TV.
TFW was given every opportunity in the world. She has failed because she is intellectually lazy and unteachable.
It sure is amusing to watch her get kicked by karma, again and again, though!
Kate's fans have been forced to finally admitting Kate's true legacy:
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In all the history of HAIR, no one has made a hair style more well known than @Kateplusmy8 . I C people commenting on it everyday #awesome
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@BuzzedBunny @Kateplusmy8 You're right I've never seen anyone's hairstyle being talked about constantly then Kate Gosselin's old style:)
Joy in Virginia and MathGirl - thank you for help re calendars. What I decided to do is the old-fashioned type-my-own. I just created a table with 7 columns and the appropriate number of lines and manually typed in the days of the month. That allowed me to then type in my schedule for each day. It's not fancy looking, but it's perfect to pin to the front of the fridge so my son or I can look quickly to see what's going on any particular day. :)
I know it's hard for some not to share their excitement over other tv shows, various episodes or finales, etc. Because many of us have been posting here for years and the general fun, talkative atmosphere, it's like hanging out with friends. Perfectly natural to day, "did you see last night's episode of _______? Can you believe that ______ and _____ did ______??" My suggestion to people who want to talk about a show that was just on the night before, would be to put to say "spoiler alert" in your first line, then leave a few blank lines before talking about the show. That would at least give people a chance to scroll by.
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Thank you for the helpful link too! I'll have to check that out. I've had some pretty serious computer viruses so I'm very leery of having to download unless I know and trust the site. Your link sounds promising.
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In all the history of HAIR, no one has made a hair style more well known than @Kateplusmy8 . I C people commenting on it everyday #awesome
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You mean her twitter bots???
So KK's only legacy is her hair-(HA) It's not being a good mom to her 8 or be nice to her community it's her hair?
How freaking sad..
@Xxxxxxxx: Interesting. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/09/california-court-rules-spanking-with-wooden-spoon-not-abuse/ #DiscipliningChildren cc:@Kateplusmy8
I think there's a big difference between a 12 year old and a two/three or four/five year old. Apparently no other form of punishment had worked in the 12 year old and she was out of control. In my mind though it is still abuse. Are the fans now admitting that TFW beat the kids with a spoon? Interesting.
Jeanne, say it isn't so! I love Harold Wheeler and the orchestra! I did notice last season they were using more recorded music with original recording artist. I bet that bumped sales. Oh well, I will watch the next edition no matter what changes they make.
And since we talk about whatever comes to mind here, regarding songs and sales increases, has anyone seen the trailer for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy that was released last week? A song used in the trailer is an oldie called ”Hooked on a Feeling” by a group called Blue Suede from 1974. Sales of the track were over 2,000 downloads on Wednesday, the day after the trailer was released. A 700% increase! Oogachaka indeed!
Check out the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer on YouTube, out looks like lots of fun! Coming in August
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...Up to my eyeballs in paperwork, emails and phone calls today. #HavingFun-Not #ButStillSmiling
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Did she feel the need to mention this to be hinting that something may be in the works? I can't for the life of me understand her need to mention it otherwise. So transparent.
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@BuzzedBunny @Kateplusmy8 You're right I've never seen anyone's hairstyle being talked about constantly then Kate Gosselin's old style:)
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It was a JOKE!
A halloween costume. Perhaps a handful of women thought the reverse mullet with racing strips was the shiz, but that haircut was roundly laughed at.
Of course, any press is good as far as Kate's concerned and when her awful haircut became a very popular Halloween costume one year, she at it up.
She knows no embarrassment, as long as it keeps her relevant. I mean, look at her lawsuit stunt!
Now, if you're talking about famous hairstyles that people actually want, there's Twiggy, Farrah Fawcett, Jennifer Anniston, and Princess Di.
Iconic, not infamous.
R.I.P. Dr. Egon Spengler. Harold Ramis has died. So many funny movies and TV skits to his credit.
Kate Gosselin@Kateplusmy8·1 hr
...Up to my eyeballs in paperwork, emails and phone calls today. #HavingFun-Not #ButStillSmiling
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So are you finally finishing your contest or are you suing someone again?
RE: calendars
Millicent, there are computer calendars that you can use to set up appointments and reminders. I would be lost without my computer to tell me when to go to the dentist, go to card night, etc. I even have it remind me to pay my tax installments and send birthday cards!
If you have outlook for mail, there is a calendar as part of it. Since I lost outlook (a long sad story) I have been using ical (apple computer). I've never tried to print an outlook calendar, but I believe you should be able to.
Pooshanella Goober said... 117
Just want to congratulate the students at Penn State for raising $13,343,517.33 in the their annual dance marathon (THON) to aid in the fight for kids with cancer. WE ARE
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PatK, ITA. I have days like Kate but I don't feel the need to let the world know. Maybe she is sending out blanket emails and making cold calls to get a guest gig somewhere. But you are right...that tweet was entirely to give the impression she's got something in the works. Busy little bee. NOT.
JoyinVirginia said... 25
... regarding songs and sales increases, has anyone seen the trailer for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy that was released last week? A song used in the trailer is an oldie called ”Hooked on a Feeling” by a group called Blue Suede from 1974. Sales of the track were over 2,000 downloads on Wednesday, the day after the trailer was released. A 700% increase! Oogachaka indeed!
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Hi Joy - I like when old songs I grew up with find new life! A few weeks ago I heard Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot played on The Blacklist. I will have to check to see if there was a huge increase in downloads.
".Up to my eyeballs in paperwork, emails and phone calls today. "
Agree,wanting a little 'secret' again or maybe justifying her existence with not even 'mediocre' jobs.
I've always found Kate's use of "paperwork" so odd. I know, of course, that it's to mislead and make it seem like she's just swamped, but once again, it means nothing in particular.
We have have phone calls, email and mail, things to fill out, notes to jot down, just about every day.
Go back to being a nurse and doing meticulous documentation and THEN complain about "paperwork".
The Empress Was Stripped Bare-Nekkid,
I was the one who asked about putting a period before someone's username on twitter. Thank you for the explanation about the significance/difference!
Downtown Abbey Spoiler Alert!!!!
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I hope Daisy's love does not go unrequited.
Mr. Carson letting his guard down was so adorable.
Mary sure forgot about her moral compass after Bates put his criminal past to use for her family. Oh, and she must be a tiger between the sheets because at least 2 dashing men have waited just for the chance to vie for her affection.
Thank gawd the monarchy was saved from scandal! The horror!
Being Amber was easier to watch than Being Farrah. Amber is out of prison and looks like she MAY be on the way to being a normal adult, but she sure did want to go get high. She said it and she meant it.
Being Farrah I only flew through. Couldn't watch much of it. But that Sophia's mouth is totally out of shape from that stupid paicifier. I saw Michael took it out and said he wanted to "hear her voice."
The most interesting thing to me was that Sophia said that when Farrah puts on her lip gloss and "eyeball stuff" she looks evil. She said several times that her mom looks evil. Hmm. From the mouths of babes.
Here's what a 12 year old does with Lego. THIS is tweet worthy.
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/business/2014/02/21/qmb-lego-braille-printer-shubham-banerjee-intv.cnn&hpt=hp_t5&from_homepage=yes&video_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F
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Tucker's Mom said... 27
MARIE @MY_2BCOLLIES 5m
@BuzzedBunny @Kateplusmy8 You're right I've never seen anyone's hairstyle being talked about constantly then Kate Gosselin's old style:)
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She's slower than molasses in January. Okay, probably more than that. Sheeple don't understand that Kate is the joke. When so many people tweet about her and her hairstyle, they are mocking it, not praising it, admiring it or wanting it!
Silly, silly sheep.
@Kateplusmy8: @BuzzedBunny I met the lovely @DorothyHamill a few yrs ago & topic of 'our much talked about hairstyles' was a HUGE bonding moment 4 us!Lol!
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Yes Dorothy Hamill had an iconic haircut. You, not so much. Were you trying for the Dorothy Hamill wedge and something went terribly wrong? No matter who she meets TFW has to make it all about her.
Just so that you all know and can show proper respect to me, I was up to my eyeballs in doctor appointments, paperwork, taxes, phone calls and email and that was after working half a day. And if I keep patting myself on the back I may end up in the ER because I'm going to throw my shoulder out of joint!
Math Girl said:
Millicent, there are computer calendars that you can use to set up appointments and reminders. I would be lost without my computer to tell me when to go to the dentist, go to card night, etc. I even have it remind me to pay my tax installments and send birthday cards!
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I have a great computer calendar at work (Abacus) that I use every day. Of course, it's mostly for work stuff but I do include reminders to myself about upcoming birthdays and other events. But for home, I wanted something I could print out and put on the fridge.
My phone has a calendar system too, but I have never gotten comfortable using it. My 66 year old boss, on the other hand, uses his IPhone calendaring/reminder system all the time and loves it.
OT Downton Abbey (no spoilers)
The Sunday Cape Cod Times wrote an article about the season finale and the reporter said he thought this past season and the finale were weak. He felt Julian Fellows writing skills were slipping. I thought the season and the finale were fine and they kept my interest peaked. How did everybody else feel? I'm already looking forward to next season. I do have to say that Thomas Barrow makes me want to fly through the tv and slap that damn smirk off his face.
The horror of all that paperwork! I was consumed by same this morning. Paid 3 bills, tossed the Sunday newspapers. Went to post office to mail said bills and a package to our son. Of course I don't have 8, count 'em 8, kids and a thriving career in the entertainment industry. Paperwork and phone calls, all done from her bedroom office in sweats - it is a very hard life. Quick, @Chipotle, send her gift cards for dinner tonight, so much paperwork, so so little time. Gah.
".Up to my eyeballs in paperwork, emails and phone calls today. "
I just had to laugh at this statement. This is a normal work day for me. Yet when it comes to Kate its a HUGE deal.
I enjoyed this season of Downton. After the deaths of Sybil and Matthew, it was nice to end a season on a pleasant, quiet note. And YES, capecodmama, I would love to slap that smirk off Thomas Barrow's face. I did miss O'Brien has old dour self....
Kate is just so self-important. What most of do on a 'typical' day is amazing if she does it once in a blue moon. She either brags about her errands, paperwork, laundry or trials of having 8 kids.Then adds in the kid brags so we remember what a good mom and BFF to all of her children she is- she just doesn't get it right.She always misses the mark of normalcy.
'Being Kate' special, anyone? No? I thought not, lol.
So, what will TFW's first birthday-related tweet be? The fans need time to buy and mail those gift cards, so time's a-wastin'!
My guess is, it'll be tied into a compliment from her kids, and/or a fishing expedition for more praise. You know what I mean: "J said, 'You're the youngest-looking Mommy at the bus stop, even if you are over 30!' lol #ThankYou@Kiehls!"
capecodmama and Amy2, I agree. I thought this season was lacklustre compared to 1, 2 and 3. Still entertaining and still gorgeously filmed, but a little slow. I missed most of the finale, but what I did see seemed to salvage things a bit. Am I the only one who finds Mary tiresome?
PJ
Call Me Crazy said... 33
Hi Joy - I like when old songs I grew up with find new life! A few weeks ago I heard Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot played on The Blacklist. I will have to check to see if there was a huge increase in downloads.
February 24, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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You might like this re-do of AC/DC Thunderstruck. These guys are amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk
Well, Kate was super busy because she had emails, phone calls, and paperwork to do. Gee, I worked my butt off at work today with emails, phone calls, paperwork, 2 meetings plus training a new employee. And I when I came home, I had 2 messages on the answering machine, 3 bills to pay, plus dinner to cook. Now I have to clean the kitchen, make my hubs lunch for tomorrow (he started at 3:30 this morning and starts at 3:30 tomorrow morning, too, so he's already in bed). Do I feel overworked?? Heck, yeah!
Kate, this is just a normal day for MOST people. Stop your crabbing.
Am I the only one who finds Mary tiresome?
PJ
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DH and I find Edith tiresome. She just so hapless and looks like she's going to cry at any moment.
It's like she gets on the wrong side of the bed each morning, then a black cat runs over her feet, then drops the hand mirror and it breaks, then she walks under a ladder...
But yeah, Mary sure does like mind f*cking the guys, doesn't she!?
*** ADVICE NEEDED, PLEASE***
Since you all give such great advice on so many topics, I have a question...
Next week will be 6 months since my dear father passed away, and I still need to send thank you cards. I've been swamped with work (work late every day and work most of the weekend) and taking a class. I'm too tired to do anything by the time I get home.
I also suffer from gen. anxiety, and have been procrastinating because I know that when I write the cards, I'll be acknowledging that he is no longer here, and the thought of that makes me anxious to the point that I'm afraid to do it.
I would also like to write a short personal note, and I know that will take time.
So, the question is, do I acknowledge that I'm quite tardy in sending the cards? If so, do you have any suggestions for the wording?
Thank you in advance.
Oh, and this is a day late, but...
WE ARE... PENN STATE!!! :-)
In the fall, I save all my $1 and $5 bills in a separate coin purse, that I keep within easy reach in my handbag, for the Thon canning weekends. If I pass canners and it's safe to stop, they get a donation from me! I also can't pass a girl scout selling cookies, however, that is more for my sweet tooth than altruism, LOL.
LoveMyGrandsons said... 51
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I've been meaning to say it's so great to see you back!!
Yes, what Kate's up to her eyeballs doing all day at home is what most people do after a full day at work
There's an odd air about her that she has more or harder paperwork/emails than anyone else when most of us deal with emails and paperwork (though I've been able to get most of mine electronic, which makes things easier, Kate) every day without much issue. If you are still overwhelmed with all of it at this stage, maybe there is something you need to change. A better way to organize your paperwork, or delegate it, or streamline it better. Or cut something out--maybe you have too much on your plate. Now try doing that with a JOB Kate.
It's also an attempt to make her look busy and in demand.
Dorothy Hammil's haircut was also trend stting, timely and iconic, not a hot, anachronistic mess.
You know I've still stuck out Downtown Abby but I really haven't liked it in awhile. I find myself zoning out. I can't pinpoint it but it just seems so dreary and slow. I like shows like Breaking Bad and Walking Dead so much more. My heart was in my throat last night during WD.
Or cut something out--maybe you have too much on your plate. Now try doing that with a JOB Kate.
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But she's home all day alone, sans kids...from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. How could this be such a monumental task for her? What if she had a newborn, and toddlers who were home with her all day, and she had to find the time to take care of them, plus all of the e-mails, paperwork, phone calls? Then she'd really be screeching about it.
LMG you're day was so freaking busy. My day was a bit different than usual other than the emails, phone, paperwork.
I work at a higher education institution. I spent part of my day learning how to survive in an active shooter situation. This is scary and necessary stuff to learn. The workshop was put on my our local police and they did not sugar coat any of the information.
Tonight I'm sitting here with a glass of wine thinking about my day. I'm looking forward to a less stressful day tomorrow.
Will have to binge Walking Dead.
House of Cards is available- probably a weekend binge.
DH and I have been enjoying An Idiot Abroad. Very dry, English humor and while it's not laugh out loud funny all the time, some of the un PC stuff that comes out of Karl Kilpinton's mouth leaves me rolling. Plus, the travelogue aspect is amazing.
It's the anti- Bourdain/ Zimmerman travelogue.
I just can't imagine where all this paperwork is coming from that would be much different from anyone else. All the regular bills, paperwork from school,etc. It's a bigger house and more kids than most but that doesn't mean you don't still cut one payment to the cable company, one payment to the power company, one payment to the mortgage.
It's not like she works and has paperwork from that. It's not like she has anything else going on. Twitter, the only thing that remotely resembles her "job," requires no paperwork.
I work at a higher education institution. I spent part of my day learning how to survive in an active shooter situation. This is scary and necessary stuff to learn.
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It's just so sad, really. I'm glad you're place of employment is being proactive. Let that wine smooth out the wrinkles of the day;-)
a coincidence, I'm sorry for the loss of your father. I wouldn't worry about acknowledging the timing of your notes, as it doesn't seem that tardy to me, considering why you have to write them. Our friend died 5 months ago after a long struggle, preparing to get on a transplant list. We sent donation in her honor to the charity they specified, and then meaningful gifts to her girls, and I doubt I will ever hear from her husband in written form (though we do see him) and I totally understand and am fine with that. In that situation, I don't expect a note as much as I might for a baby or wedding (or any other) gift. My dad died over 7 years ago and I didn't know who sent what because I literally didn't know any of them, so I did not write any notes at all, nor did I feel bad about it. I thanked them when they were there and that had to be enough. Just remember, people do things out of love, not with any expectations of you.
Maybe you can come up with a generic personal note that applies to each recipient, i.e. "The kindness you showed our family comforted us and will never be forgotten. With much gratitude....."
Amy2, my day was busy, but yours sounds emotionally draining, having to even worry about things like that happening at work, much less having to be trained on how to handle them. Peace and serenity to you, hon.
Coincidence, I don't what to say, hon, but I am sorry for the loss of your father and do understand what you are going through. I had a difficult time when my father died. Perhaps honesty may be the best policy. A short note stating that sending these cards were very hard for you because of the grief you still feel for the loss of your father. Please accept my apologies for the tardiness of this very sincere note of gratitude.
Another thought, due to how you are feeling and all that you are going through, might be printing the notes, in script on letterhead with some type of design on it, and hand signing each note. Then hand sign each card and put the folded note in each one.
Now, I know this may not be a popular suggestion with many, but sweetie, you are dealing with so much and you need to handle this in a way that is good for you also, and does not lead to more anxiety on your part.
Blessings to you, no matter how you decide to handle this situation.
LoveMyGrandsons
It's a bigger house and more kids than most but that doesn't mean you don't still cut one payment to the cable company, one payment to the power company, one payment to the mortgage.
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What paperwork? All of those things can be taken care of online with just a click. Paying bills online, paperless, takes a minute.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/liam-neeson-anderson-cooper-on-living-with-grief/
Look at this beautiful interview with my boyfriend and Liam Neeson. He talks about his wife's death.
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In all the history of HAIR, no one has made a hair style more well known than @Kateplusmy8 . I C people commenting on it everyday #awesome
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LOL~~ What a doofus. I guess this one wasn't around for the Beatles haircuts (the moptops), Farrah Fawcett's famous cut (there was even a song about it) or most recently, Jennifer Aniston's "The Rachel."
What paperwork? All of those things can be taken care of online with just a click. Paying bills online, paperless, takes a minute.
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And they can be put on automation. It's a great way to save yourself a lot of time and effort if you're feeling overwhelmed. I've never had an issue. The risk is no different than a check being lost in the mail or some kind of online payment system billing you twice because you accidentally double clicked, and if something ever goes wrong, there's their phone number--call them. Every payment system has small risks that rarely happen. At least with automatic you never forget the bill and have to be a late fee.
You can also have the electronic bill emailed to you and then routed directly to a filing system such as Evernote. Give it a quick look make sure everything looks fine and you're done and cancel the paper bill. Takes 10 seconds.
There are tools you can use in modern society to make this kind of stuff simple. Why should we feel sorry for someone who refuses to take advantage of such things?
Tucker's Mom, thank you. It's good to talk to all of you again!
Come on people, this is Kate Gosselin. She is the Queen of drama. Everything she does is a drama & a chore. Even the simplest task is a drama & chore. You know, I don't pay my bills on line, but you know it takes about 30-45 mins to sort through, figure out and then go & pay( I like to go to the stores & pay the CC, it gets me out of the house) and that is probably once a week(as the bills come in, I update). Kates crap of it takes all day is BS. Course, if her royal highness of organizing, was that organized, it would take her at the most 30 mins, not all day, and be a tire some chore. But Kate is not that organized as she claims. The way she makes it sound, as if she puts everything in a in-box, and then sorts through it, once a month. That would take hours to sort very un-organized. But, then Kate has almost 10 hours a day to do, what?
I'm with you Admin. I'll take Breaking Bad, The Following or Sons of Anarchy over Downton Abbey any day. I've tried to watch it but my eyes just seem to roll back in my head.
One iconic haircut...reflecting hard work, grace, and beauty, an Olympic champion.
The other haircut....reflecting a b*tch persona, worn by a mean mom who abuses little kids and dogs.
Yeah, I know which one I'd rather be known for.
Hint: It ain't yours, TFW.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 57
You know I've still stuck out Downtown Abby but I really haven't liked it in awhile. I find myself zoning out. I can't pinpoint it but it just seems so dreary and slow.
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Me too!! I missed a couple of episodes then last night BAM Edith had you know what and I was like huh? And I kept zoning out too. I've never seen Breaking Bad or What's the other one about the Zombies...I'll have to Netflix them. I'm waiting patiently for Orange is the New Black to come back and I am reading the book. It's hard to get it done when I work two jobs unlike you-know-who (although I do meet very nice wives of famous people).
a coincidence is not the same as an accident said... 53
Oh, and this is a day late, but...
WE ARE... PENN STATE!!! :-)
In the fall, I save all my $1 and $5 bills in a separate coin purse, that I keep within easy reach in my handbag, for the Thon canning weekends. If I pass canners and it's safe to stop, they get a donation from me!
Haha I always feel awkward when I've donated at one corner then not at the other and have my Lion Paw magnet on my car.
Oh, and this:
Khloé @khloekardashian 6h
This is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!! So inspired by all of you. FTK!!! RT: @THON: And the THON 2014 total is... $13,343,517.33!!!!!
JoyinVirginia, I'm sorry but the band was fired on DWTS a few weeks ago. I thought they were excellent. They claim it was because this band had trouble with new music. We all assume it was money.
Kate does have emails and paperwork that she spends large blocks of time on. She spends her time grifting. She emails old contacts in hopes of getting on TV. She probably still tries everyone under the sun for free clothes and household items. She emails Bullyville and her lawyer asking who she can sue. She tries to contact Jason for that free haircut. She checks all the balances in her accounts because it's one of the only things that makes her happy. Then she has to read all the rejection notices for the grifting she did last week.
I am late to the ballgame, and although everyone has asked for people to stop talking about smoking.. I have a few things I want to say...
I am an ex smoker so dont judge those who do and those who do not. It is Damn hard to quit, and I make sure I tell my kids that over and over and over and over....
In Saskatchewan, it is illegal to smoke in your vehicle if you have people under the age of 16 in it, whether it is a private or a public vehicle.
It is illegal in establishments authorized to sell cigarettes to have cigarettes on display where people under the age of 25 can see the cigarettes.
The cigarette packages have over 50% of the package showing graphic photos about the warning/risks of smoking.
Pharmacies can no longer sell cigarettes or stores where there are pharmacies.
Public places are smoke free ( that means restaurents, cafe's , bus stops, green spaces, baseball/football parks; ) there isnt many places but your home and yard that you can smoke in anymore, and many people wonder how long before Social Services will be able to intervene especially if you have a child with medical conditions that are adversely affected by cigarette smoke ( lung conditions, breathing conditions, heart conditions, etc)
So, if people from Canada are the ones responding extremist ideas about the smoking, it is because our govenment has taken a stand on " it affects others negatively, so people's rights are limited"
Is it right or is it wrong??? All I know is it makes it much easier to quit, and hopefully less tempting to start!
Admin, if you think this will start too much debate, and you chose NOT to post it.. I will understand.
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Coincidence, condolences on the loss of your father. If you can get someone to soy with you and help write notes that would make things go faster. My mother and I wrote notes for my dads funeral together. Also, the funeral home you used should be able to give you some printed cards that say ” thr family of °___” thanks you for your expression of sympathy. Then you can write a note on the inside if you want. Don't say anything about the time frame. Plus you only have to send notes for gifts of flowers, contributions in his memory, food dropped off, any tangible gifts of time like helping to clean or picking up groceries, something like that
Audible Click - Thank you for the 2Cellos link. Those guys really ARE amazing!
a coincidence is not the same as an accident - I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with PJ's momma that you shouldn't worry about acknowledging the timing of your note. That is just not important.
I also like her suggestion about coming up with a generic personal note to let people know that their kindness and remembrances of your father helped bring you some comfort. Please don't be hard on yourself. It may take a very long time for you to find your way through this new reality. I wish you strength and peace.
That's so great about THON! Years ago I had a floor pass to the event, it was such a fun and warm environment. For every dancer they have a huge support system that makes sure they're eating, showering, have fun things to do, getting back rubs, staying positive. They bring in the kids healthy enough to leave the hospital and they come out and dance and play. They adore it! Celebrities in the area will stop by, a couple people from The Real World were there, which was a show that was a lot bigger back in the day. I was also there the moment it was over and everyone collapsed to the ground and fell asleep lol.
For those that don't know, it's a dance off for Hershey Medical Center pediatric cancer, where the dancers stay awake from Friday evening until Sunday evening. Hardly anyone ever quits and they raise absurd amounts of money.
Sometimes I wonder if TFW is aware of where she lives and all that is going on. There is so much and it's such a fun place to be. THON really does welcome lots of local celebs with open arms, why not stop by? She seems to have a lot of college age fans. PA is largely rural but they have far more opportunities like this than most rural areas do. Where I grew up certainly felt much more boring. It is kind of sad to see someone live so isolated from such great opportunities.
Please forgive me for so stupidly writing too many details about the Downton Abby finale. I just didn't even realize what I was doing. I was asking a question about something I wasn't sure of, and truly have learned from this thoughtless action. I don't know what I was thinking. Well, obviously, I wasn't thinking. But I have learned my lesson. Sorry.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 66
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/liam-neeson-anderson-cooper-on-living-with-grief/
Look at this beautiful interview with my boyfriend and Liam Neeson. He talks about his wife's death.
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Oh, thanks so much for that link. I didn't know it was on and would surely have watched it if I had known. I have never heard Liam Neeson talk about his wife and wondered how he was doing with that. It was a beautiful, touching conversation. Anderson is a wonderful interviewer and so good at his craft. Thanks for sharing.
Piles of "paperwork" *eye roll*
Quote:". Narcissists can put in a shocking amount of time to very little effect. This is partly because they have so little empathy that they don't know why some work is valued more highly than other work, why some people's opinions carry more weight than others'. They do know that you're supposed to work and not be lazy, so they keep themselves occupied. But they are not invested in the work they do -- whatever they may produce is just something they have to do to get the admiration and power they crave. Since this is so, they really don't pay attention to what they're doing, preferring the easiest thing at every turn, even though they may be constantly occupied, so that narcissists manage to be workaholics and extremely lazy at the same time. Narcissists measure the worth of their work only by how much time they spend on it, not by what they produce. They want to get an A for Effort.
Heidi Cooper @ThinkPink4Girls 5h
@Kateplusmy8 I have gr8 idea 4ur next show:go to ppl's houses w/ur type a personality &help them pro organize/coupon. Sure hit, my home1st😁
lol! You have to love these silly fans who come up with the best ideas ever. I'm sure such a show would be a bit hit. Let's pitch it to all the networks! Oh, and Kate, direct them to your coupon site. It appears to be such a big success. Even Milo has forgotten about it.
Vanessa said... 82
Piles of "paperwork" *eye roll*
Quote:". Narcissists can put in a shocking amount of time to very little effect. This is partly because they have so little empathy that they don't know why some work is valued more highly than other work, why some people's opinions carry more weight than others'. They do know that you're supposed to work and not be lazy, so they keep themselves occupied. But they are not invested in the work they do -- whatever they may produce is just something they have to do to get the admiration and power they crave. Since this is so, they really don't pay attention to what they're doing, preferring the easiest thing at every turn, even though they may be constantly occupied, so that narcissists manage to be workaholics and extremely lazy at the same time. Narcissists measure the worth of their work only by how much time they spend on it, not by what they produce. They want to get an A for Effort.
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My mother used to spend all day on the phone, telling people how busy she was. Good thing she didn't have twitter.
PJ
Jeanne said... 75
JoyinVirginia, I'm sorry but the band was fired on DWTS a few weeks ago. I thought they were excellent. They claim it was because this band had trouble with new music. We all assume it was money.
Kate does have emails and paperwork that she spends large blocks of time on. She spends her time grifting. She emails old contacts in hopes of getting on TV. She probably still tries everyone under the sun for free clothes and household items. She emails Bullyville and her lawyer asking who she can sue. She tries to contact Jason for that free haircut. She checks all the balances in her accounts because it's one of the only things that makes her happy. Then she has to read all the rejection notices for the grifting she did last week.
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Oh, yes, Kate is undoubtedly in full grigfting mode. Spring is coming, so she has probably made one of her infamous lists of all the things they need, and is busy contacting Uggs, the Gap, Old Navy, etc, trying to get everything for free. That way everything can arrive before it gets warm. Oh, the suspense! Will she be able to grift Uggs sandals for the whole family? Will NoNetz be willing to send free swimsuits after last summer's debacle? What brand name will be on their summer clothes? And, most importantly, will someone foot the bill for a summer vacation? The woman has no pride or dignity. She gave that up for free stuff.
Heidi Cooper @ThinkPink4Girls 5h
@Kateplusmy8 I have gr8 idea 4ur next show:go to ppl's houses w/ur type a personality &help them pro organize/coupon. Sure hit, my home1st😁
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Wasn't that one of the possibilities for Twist of Kate? That idea was considered and rejected years ago. The sheeple just can't keep up. And sorry to say, nothing starring Kate is ever going to be a hit.
Kate sounds like she is advertising that the six are in a musical at school for a reason...one fan wrote something about them being on a reality show because of this school musical program?? The Von Gosselin singers we heard were not all that melodic...
Just read that CBS is doing a new medical drama starring Jamie Lee Curtis as the widowed mother of grown quadruplets who grew up on reality TV.
I wanted to mention it, so within the hour, TFW's number one fan, who never visits this "cesspool of hate," will have some news to share with her queen. By afternoon, TFW will be asking her lawyers, "Can we sue?" And by the end of the day, we'll have a tweet from TFW saying she's "honored" that Jamie is portraying her. After a grueling day of paperwork, TFW will be thrilled to have the spotlight back where it belongs!
A Coincidence, I'm so sorry for your loss- it can be harder than we ever imagined and I hope you find peace about your father passing on.
My advice and $.02 worth is to set out to do this, and soon. It's understandable to have 6 months lapse and just not know where the time has gone, but do this.
We must do what we must do, even though our feet our dragging.
Honor your father by doing this, please.
Write a brief, generic response and don't feel the need to design personal missives for each person who acknowledged your loss.
Then, pull the trigger and address those notes and send them out.
You will feel better putting this painful task behind you, and I guarantee you a weight will be lifted, and you might even find some clarity to the fog you're in right now.
It's time, and I'd be willing to bet that you know this.
God Bless- this loving kick in the butt is said with much compassion.
Liam Neeson- I have loved him and his work for many years. Schindler's List, my goodness, and now he is an action hero at 60 or so.
I was a bit surprised at how quiet he was- just so real.
It's lovely that Natasha is still a part of his life.
I didn't notice any kids or questions about kids, and my guess it that Neeson drew that line before taping.
No one needs to know the morbid details when it comes to minors.
Good for Liam, shame on Kate (and a little on Jon, too, but, mostly Kate)
Yes, the obvious question is how are the boys doing. It was never asked by Anderson. The closest he got to it is, is it hard to be a single dad.
60 Minutes is notoriously very protective of celebrity children usually at the request of the parents. They did not film the boys, last week they did not film Cate Blanchett's three kids, and last year they did not film the Pitt-Jolie kids or Phillip Seymour Hoffman's kids. Maybe there is something wrong with filming someone's children if 60 Minutes so often refuses to do it--ya think Sheeple?
I liked Liam Neeson's response to is it hard to be a single dad. Essentially he said no actually I'm okay. I'm making an obscene amount of money and distract myself with keeping busy at work, I read, I have friends over for dinner, I have a lot of support from good friends so much so I've been blown away, a beautiful home in the country, and Vanessa Redgrave moved in with us--the boys ADORE their grandmother. (Thank goodness grandma had been involved before then and built a relationship and trust with them all this time--you never know when you might need granny on a much deeper level). We're okay.
It was very much a sort of yes it was incredibly tragic and yes I still grieve for her, but I am very lucky we have all this going for us to help us be okay and we are okay. And he said he got letters from people who have lost people under even more tragic circumstances--he was basically saying hey I'm not the only one here. None of this woe is me single parent it's so hard how will I make it through each day?
One thing I did not realize is that one of the boys was with her when the accident happened. I was under the impression neither of them was there. That information has been kept very quiet until now. Poor kid.
Anderson was the perfect person to interview him because of his own tragedies in his life.
I was a big Natasha Richardson fan and thought she came across as a humble gracious lady on interviews. I also like Liam Neeson's work. They seemed such a perfect couple. You can see the sadness in his eyes now.I hope their family continues to heal. NR also wanted organ donation, a wish that was granted. Terribly unselfish, good and talented people.
Liam Neeson will be on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Thursday night.
Yes he said three of her organs had been donated. I think he said the liver, kidneys and heart. That seemed to bring the family comfort that Mom was keeping three other people alive in her tragic death.
I think quite frankly he's probably away from home too much, the kids were still pretty young when she first died and dad taking off to Turkey for a month must have been a bit much. But it seems to have helped to keep him sane, which will only benefit the kids.
I like how Andersen scored a trip to Ireland in this interview too. You know cause we need to see the house Neeson grew up in. :)
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@ConcernedChick @MorganW21091670 @Kateplusmy8 Another of K8's senseless lies; there's no such thing as "top of the class" in lower grades.
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Nor in upper grades. The school does not rank students.
Wasn't that one of the possibilities for Twist of Kate? That idea was considered and rejected years ago.
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I thought the premise of Twist of Kate was for her to go to various businesses and did their job for a day...or something like that. Wasn't she flipping pancakes somewhere? I do remember something about her going to various homes and organizing, giving parenting tips, or whatever. Was that another proposed show, or was that included with Twist of Kate?
I can't keep up with these failed projects.
Anderson's interview with Liam Neeson was quite beautiful. So gentle. For anyone who hasn't seen the interview, he shared this moving story about how his friend Bono (from U2) helped his son:
"You know, it could have been a hell of a lot worse. I'm name-dropping for a second. Bono is a pal, and he came 'round to have a dinner," the Taken star said of the U2 singer and fellow Irishman. "And I remember he was sitting beside Micheal and, just out of the blue, he said, 'What age are you Micheal?' He said -- Micheal said, 'Thirteen.' And [Bono] said, 'Yeah, that's the age I was when I lost my mum.'"
"That was it. And it -- I -- I could've kissed him for it," Neeson continued. "He was, like, saying, 'You know, I lost my mom at this age and I'm doing okay. And you will do okay, too.'"
Liam was so appreciative of what many would have considered just a passing comment. He seems such a gentle soul.
OK, when you guys were talking about Liam Neeson's wife's death I had no idea he was married to the lady from Parent Trap who died after a relatively minor ski accident. That was such a tragedy!
FlimsyFlamsy said... 88
Just read that CBS is doing a new medical drama starring Jamie Lee Curtis as the widowed mother of grown quadruplets who grew up on reality TV.
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Now THAT sounds like a good show! Love me some JLC and great topic LOL
Does anyone else think it would be slightly entertaining to watch TFW try and live someone else's life for a few days and then offer them advice on how to parent/organize/exercise/cook healthy meals etc.? I thought that was the premise of Twist of Kate. After not having a job for 2 years, her kids in school and every other weekend with their dad, having paid help etc. I would laugh as she tried to manage in the real world. Especially after saying she was swamped with paperwork etc.
I also think the 'work' she is referring to might be stuff regarding Jon and the custody/psych evaluation he is requesting. Of course, she is leading the sheeple on that she is SO busy and in demand....
I also think the 'work' she is referring to might be stuff regarding Jon and the custody/psych evaluation he is requesting.
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I think she's probably emailing her manager & DWTS bitter emails about Erin Andrews??#_$)(%* Why not ME???? You KNOW I own that mic!!!
localyocul said... 99
FlimsyFlamsy said... 88
Just read that CBS is doing a new medical drama starring Jamie Lee Curtis as the widowed mother of grown quadruplets who grew up on reality TV.
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Now THAT sounds like a good show! Love me some JLC and great topic LOL
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It is very interesting how we're seeing these books and movies address raising children on Reality TV. It is not referencing the Truman Show, rather, I think it's addressing first and foremost, Kate Gosselin.
The PA law was meant for her, too.
It seems no one wants to utter her name in association with these things, but the veneer is very, very thin.
It's like the public's conscience has finally caught up.
Sure, you were entertained, sitting on your couch, eavesdropping all those years, but now we know how insidious and pernicious our curiosity was, and how there is a price to pay for these children.
I love Jamie Lee Curtis. She is an adoptive mother, successful children's book author and advocate. I'm betting this is more than a tv movie project for her, but rather, a statement that can make a difference.
I also think the 'work' she is referring to might be stuff regarding Jon and the custody/psych evaluation he is requesting. Of course, she is leading the sheeple on that she is SO busy and in demand....
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Just like her "busy, busy, busy, work, work, work" was code for "I'm filing a frivolous lawsuit against the father of my children."
localyocul said... 98
OK, when you guys were talking about Liam Neeson's wife's death I had no idea he was married to the lady from Parent Trap who died after a relatively minor ski accident. That was such a tragedy!
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I know - it was so sad. I remember it as that after her fall, she was speaking normally and appeared to be fine, only to die shortly thereafter. Remember Liam Neeson in Love Actually, where he plays a widower who is still grieving the loss of his wife but having to cope for his child? I wonder if that was filmed prior to his wife's death.
I really enjoy Liam Neeson as an actor. However, in his early Hollywood Days, he did a real clunker called Satisfaction, starring Justine Bateman. She was at that time probably the most well known name in the film, from her time on Family Ties. Julia Roberts was also in the film and she and Liam Neeson apparently were romantically involved at that time too.
Formerly Duped said... 87
Kate sounds like she is advertising that the six are in a musical at school for a reason...one fan wrote something about them being on a reality show because of this school musical program?? The Von Gosselin singers we heard were not all that melodic
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The Sheeple think everything the Gs do is for a reality show. Really, a school musical? Can't they just stand with the other kids and sing like normal third-graders without someone thinking the moment needs to be exploited? The sheep will never, ever give up wishing for the kids to be further exploited. They have no concept of the fact that these are children, and they deserve the chance to just be kids, not just objects put on Earth for others' amusement.
"That was it. And it -- I -- I could've kissed him for it," Neeson continued. "He was, like, saying, 'You know, I lost my mom at this age and I'm doing okay. And you will do okay, too."
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Well, that just made me cry. My younger brother recently passed away, leaving behind his wife and three children, the youngest being 12 years old. My heart aches for all of them, but especially the kids. It helps to know that even the hardest of blows can be eased with time and with the love and support of the rest of your family.
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Wasn't that one of the possibilities for Twist of Kate? That idea was considered and rejected years ago.
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I thought the premise of Twist of Kate was for her to go to various businesses and did their job for a day...or something like that. Wasn't she flipping pancakes somewhere? I do remember something about her going to various homes and organizing, giving parenting tips, or whatever. Was that another proposed show, or was that included with Twist of Kate?
I can't keep up with these failed projects.
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There were a bunch of concepts for TofK. I recall one was going to peoples houses to help them organize, another was trying out a bunch of jobs, and another was that fans would write to her for help with parenting and she would go to their homes and correct their parenting mistakes. Nothing panned out, so it seems that the real problem was finding something that Kate could pull off. I think TLC realized that, without the kids, Kate is a real dud. So, rather than take a loss, they dumped her. Best decision TLC ever made.
Lanc Native said... 96
I thought the premise of Twist of Kate was for her to go to various businesses and did their job for a day...or something like that. Wasn't she flipping pancakes somewhere?
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I remember this as well, but where this information came from is something I don't remember. Did someone see them filming somewhere and tweet about it or blog about it? I would so love to see some of that footage, if it exists, because she must have been absolutely horrible for them to completely drop the idea after one day of filming.
Or maybe it was Kate who floated the idea "Twist of Kate" to TLC when the end of Kate +8 was approaching. In her mind, she could well have felt confident that TLC would be eager to sign her to another show. Maybe they never even filmed a pilot episode. Wouldn't I love to have inside information on what TLC execs really thought of Kate Gosselin by the time the show wrapped up.
Heidi Cooper @ThinkPink4Girls 5h
@Kateplusmy8 I have gr8 idea 4ur next show:go to ppl's houses w/ur type a personality &help them pro organize/coupon. Sure hit, my home1st��
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I would love for Kate to go, one by one, to each of her few fans' homes, and "help them organize/coupon" and otherwise show them how amazing she is. I'd love for each such fan to have to put up with her nonsense for two weeks straight. I have a feeling by the end of that two weeks, they'd be thoroughly sick of her. LOL.
It sounds like Natasha's family and their friends have really been there for Liam and the boys. I think the boys will indeed be okay, and they will thank their dad and his willingness to embrace and accept help for it. That's one thing I really got out of this is he did not shut them away to do this in private. He opened the doors wide and said come on in, eat with us, hang out. If you want to even move in we'd love that too. We appreciate you and want you here through this.
Well, that just made me cry. My younger brother recently passed away, leaving behind his wife and three children, the youngest being 12 years old. My heart aches for all of them, but especially the kids. It helps to know that even the hardest of blows can be eased with time and with the love and support of the rest of your family.
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I'm so sorry, Millicent.
I think it's really hard on the same sex child- not having that example as they grow up.
My dad passed when I was 17 and my bro was 20, and he still needed him for many, many years, even though he was an adult.
Which is why I worry about the G boys so much- hanging out with so many sisters, confined to the compound, and getting nowhere near the amount of time with Jon.
It's really just not enough as they grow and form into men.
They have no concept of the fact that these are children, and they deserve the chance to just be kids, not just objects put on Earth for others' amusement.
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I think it's finally sinking into the zeitgeist that putting children in a reality tv bubble so that we may surreptitiously observe them in situ is wrong, wrong, wrong.
Remember Liam Neeson in Love Actually, where he plays a widower who is still grieving the loss of his wife but having to cope for his child? I wonder if that was filmed prior to his wife's death.
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I'm pretty sure is was before Natasha's death. He played the step dad.
Oh, Millicent. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you have a loving family to help you through this tragic time. I lost my younger brother 13 years ago. It was a sudden and shocking loss. He wasn't married and had no children, so I didn't feel the extra heartache of seeing his kids have to deal with the pain of such a tragedy.
Time does soften the grief, though, and we learn to go on, just in a different way. As time passes, the excruciating pain eventually gives way to comforting memories and what I can only describe as a sweet sadness. Your heart will always long for your brother, but he will live on through his children.
I wish you and your family strength and peace.
Filming Twist of Kate:
http://www.realitytvkids.com/2010/08/smoke-and-mirrors-of-twist-of-kate.html
One day, this blog's extensive chronicling the Gosselin saga will come in very handy. For the kids, for lawyers, for scholars...
I thought the premise of Twist of Kate was for her to go to various businesses and did their job for a day...or something like that.
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I thought Twit of KK was so Kate could go help single mom and give them tips on parenting and saving money-(LOL's)
For those of you that missed it, you can watch Anderson's interview with Liam Neeson here. The full transcript of the interview is also posted:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/liam-neeson-on-natasha-richardson-death-and-hollywood-success/
So sorry for the loss of your brother, Millicent.
I haven't yet watched Anderson's interview, but I remember when Natasha passed, Liam allowed the press to take photographs of the family at her funeral. He lined everyone up and they stood for photographs before the service. It was all done with such dignity. No running up to the lens and putting his hand over it or any kind of contempt for them. He knew they would be there so he treated them with respect and they gave the same in return. He's a savvy man.
I remember the boys smiling in those funeral photos and even some discussion here if I recall asking why those kids were looking so happy.
I see nothing wrong with that. They had all their cousins and family there and if they felt comfortable enough to smile a little good for them. They seem like dignified gentlemen to me who didn't want to be captured bawling their eyes out.
On 60 minutes' web site, they also have a feature called 60 minutes Overtime. This includes clips that were not shown on television. Here is more of the interview between Anderson and Liam discussing how people handle grief.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/liam-neeson-anderson-cooper-on-living-with-grief/
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I've always found Kate's use of "paperwork" so odd. I know, of course, that it's to mislead and make it seem like she's just swamped, but once again, it means nothing in particular.
We have have phone calls, email and mail, things to fill out, notes to jot down, just about every day.
Go back to being a nurse and doing meticulous documentation and THEN complain about "paperwork".
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I think an electric bill, mortgage payment and credit card payment are hard for her because she doesnt understand and cant keep track of things. What she calls 'organized', the rest of us call 'barely passable'. I try to feel sorry for her, that something is wrong with her thought processing and her ability to think things through. That long labored post she once put up about how she sorts her laundry was very revealing to me. Not only does she not actually DO the laundry, she cant comprehend how to sort it so that post was full of nonsense that could not even be followed. I do think that is how this 'paperwork' thing is. She has 5 pieces of paper so she moves them here, moves them over there, puts 3 over yonder and in the end they all go back in the drawer and she is exhausted and oh so busy. Like many narcissists, she is busy because she "THINKS" about doing something, PLANS on thinking about it, thinks about how to plan it, but in the end never gets it done. And now she is so exhausted, busy, drained, angry at Jon coz he didnt do it FOR her, bothered and needs a 10 day beach vacation to recover.
Millicent, my sincerest sympathy to you and your brother's family.
Millicent, sincere condolences to you and your brothers family.
Dwindle, I remember that convoluted laundry sorting post. It was exhausting to read the tangled procedure. Thanks for reminding me!
I think an electric bill, mortgage payment and credit card payment are hard for her because she doesnt understand and cant keep track of things.
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It may not all be bill paying. Tax time is coming up. She could be figuring out what freebies must be declared, what trips can be deducted as business expenses, and so forth. I'd hate to be her accountant.
Milicent, my condolences too. I'm sure you feel the loss deeply and time will help, but never completely heal. Hope good memories prevail.
I remember this as well, but where this information came from is something I don't remember. Did someone see them filming somewhere and tweet about it or blog about it?
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There was a picture of her floating around on the internet, taken from outside the restaurant, of her inside during the filming. I recall someone posting that when the crew saw that photos were being taken, they closed the blinds. Or am I dreaming this?
Millicent -- so sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family. It is so difficult, but we do get through it, although not without much heartache. Good memories can be great healers.
Regarding Twist of Kate. She was in a restaurant I believe in South Carolina and she was waitressing. Of course Skeeve was their and demanded no photographs and that the blinds on the windows be closed during her appearance time. There were so many complaints that I don't think she went to another "job". I saw the tape but cannot locate it at this time. This is when she had the raccoon hair do.
I submitted a ROL link earlier today that talked about TFW's pilot show. (For some reason, Blogger's eating my comments lately, or it's found its way into a spam folder with the others that didn't post.) Anyway, the thing that I found most interesting about that article--and the others ROL wrote about TFW's pilot TV show--is that a) it didn't have any accompanying photographs; and b) it didn't prompt any comments. Maybe they were deleted?
I clearly remember seeing a photo taken through the slats of a window blind, and Paula Deen was working alongside TFW in what was billed as a pilot episode.
Can anyone post a link to the laundry sorting post?
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/6572249/
Kate filming in Raleigh, NC.
Cracks me up that Steve tried to turn the place into Fort Knox for a D lister trying to sling hash for a tv pilot.
It seems it's a really local joint and I imagine the locals thought, WTF??
Dwindle,
EXACTLY!
Thank you everyone for your condolences about my brother. He was only 46, much too young to go. But near the end, he was in so much pain that it was a blessing that the end was quick. He had chemo treatments on Tuesdays, and his wife, myself, another sister and a friend divvied up the driving. So once a month, I took him to his chemo and we had that time to talk (1/2 hour drive to the hospital and back). We usually just conversed about general topics and he always was planning the future; how he would hopefully be able to open a small consulting business, work from home, etc.
His loss is felt deeply by us all, but he left us with only good memories. A thoughtful, fun loving soul, and his family was everything to him.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 119
I remember the boys smiling in those funeral photos and even some discussion here if I recall asking why those kids were looking so happy.
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I know it seems odd, but it definitely happens. We lost my older brother 20 years ago. At both services (for my older and now my younger brother), there was much crying and sadness. But afterward, we all had food and beverages, and sat around talking and sharing funny memories. It is a family/friends gathering and there was laughter and smiling. And one of my nieces asked if she could take a couple pictures of the family for her mom, who could not attend. We all stood and smiled for the camera.
I believe that's the beginning of the healing process. Sharing your grief and loss with family and friends, and then sharing good will, good memories, and celebrating the life of the one who has passed.
Liam Neeson is really a class act. I think both he and Pierce Brosnan are wonderful examples of good husbands, good fathers.
Here's the link to Kate's laundy sorting post. It is from Kate's web site.
http://www.kateplusmy8.com/attacking-the-laundry-so-it-doesnt-attack-you/
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/6572249/
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If you click on the links in the article, there is also a news story video about the filming, pictures of Kate and Steve taken at the restaurant, and also a blog post from the reporter who was at the restaurant.
Interesting how back in the day, both Kate and TLC were so gung-ho about Twist of Kate. From TLC's website:
http://parentables.howstuffworks.com/self/the-cat-er-i-mean-show-is-outta-the-bag.html
http://parentables.howstuffworks.com/family-matters/from-the-tlccom-editors-more-kate-coming-your-way.html
Poor Kate--it's all just a memory now of a dream not fulfilled.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 5h
@Kateplusmy8 Hope vacuum cleaner is working again? I can see U on hands & knees picking up shredded bits..all 4his entertainment! LOL
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I bet you can, Milo, I bet you can.
chefsummer said... 116
I thought the premise of Twist of Kate was for her to go to various businesses and did their job for a day...or something like that.
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Both scenarios are correct. The premise started out with Kate doing various real jobs like the waitressing or cooking. After mingling with the common mediocres, all of a sudden the show was 'retooled.' ToK was now going to be about Kate visiting fans and giving them lifestyle, organization and parenting tips. Which in itself is a huge joke. When Jon allowed the kids to be filmed again, the whole project seemed to be scrapped.
When I heard about the first version, I felt that would be ratings gold. People would have tuned in by the millions to see her struggle to do mediocre people work. Kate is unable to be portrayed as anything less than an important, rare celebrity, who must be worshipped and pampered. That is why she is still chronically unemployed since 2011. She's not rare, she's not important and she's not a celebrity. She's a trainwreck.
Millicent, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My family, too, has the tradition of having a luncheon after the funeral where family and friends get together and share the memories of the good times. It truly is a very healing process, isn't it?
Hand towels are collected in their own marked bin in the laundry room and changed more often but bath towels, if hung to dry and air, can be used for numerous days – even I do it! It’s also environmentally friendly!
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Thanks for the link to the laundry post.
Uh, most people reuse bath towels by hanging them up to dry. I'm even loathe to toss a once-used towel while staying at a hotel!
Kate wrote that she typically does laundry on Mondays. Once a week?
Maybe Mondays are "help free" days. No way laundry is one day a week with 8 kids.
Thank you for the laundry link. I knew there was something that astounded me the first time I read it, and found it:
''I wash bedsheets every other week''. Every OTHER week? Good grief!! !!!!!!
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''.....Kate wrote that she typically does laundry on Mondays. Once a week?
Maybe Mondays are "help free" days. No way laundry is one day a week with 8 kids.''
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Wait. We ARE talking about TCFW, so we must keep that in mind when reading her comments. Since this is TFW, I'm guessing that SHE really does do laundry on Mondays. Monday is probably when she washes her personal things. All the other days laundry is done by the not a maids and laundry helpers. See how that works? The lying liar who lies speaks a tiny truth while talking about how she controls the ones who REALLY do the laundry, taking all the credit for everything!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567656/Couple-adopts-triplets-gets-pregnant-twins-thinking-never-baby.html
Now this is a sweet story.
Hey, yeah, what did ever happen with that vacuum repair? If there were no tweets saying TFW was in "total love" with the company, then I assume they made her pay.
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If you wait a few years, she might be in your grade.
I've wondered about these kids who have girl crushes on Kate, who admire her, who want to be her, who think she's their hero and the most amazing mom ever. I've long thought that many of them come from dysfunctional families, with no real role model present. Not long ago I came across a name that I recognized on Kate's Twitter. I know the fan and the family. Small world, huh? In this case, my belief that these teens have issues in their personal and family life turned out to be true.
Note -- it is NOT the one who wrote the above tweet.
I remember that laundry post! My goodness, talk about confusing a simple process. All this sorting and categorizing and 'typically' done procedures and drying racks is ridiculous. Just toss and wash ( with the obvious provisos re: colors etc) I remember too a big discussion about her making the kids wear the same swimsuit all day , everyday.
And, on the topic, I think the infamous NoNetz photos are still on her site.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 5h
@Kateplusmy8 Hope vacuum cleaner is working again? I can see U on hands & knees picking up shredded bits..all 4his entertainment! LOL
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lolol, Tucker's Mom. Kate, for gosh sakes, let her in. It's really far too cold for Gladys to be standing outside peering in those windows. The drool on her chin will freeze.
Look who is helping TCFW with all of her paperwork.
https://twitter.com/Kateplusmy8/status/438342793195700225/photo/1
I can't believe she would allow him to do this, take pictures and brag about it on twitter. She can't be trusted with kids and pets, ever.
Right on que Zorro is back.
@Kateplusmy8: Unless you need a live paper shredder, DONT EVER ask Zorro 4 help w paperwork! (NO,he doesn't EAT paper-Just shreds!) pic.twitter.com/Vbyn6EmKDj
I do wonder about some of the "haters" though.
@xxxxxx @Kateplusmy8 Can't believe you would let the bird keep chomping away at the paper.What if he got choked?You can't be trusted w/kids or pets.
If given the chance birds, cats, dogs and other animals will shred paper. My bird used to do it and I was told it was a nesting instinct. I don't think Zorro was in any danger of choking.
There was a clip on ABC news about THON tonight. Maybe they'll put it online
I thought I remembered something about garbage collector for her job on Twist of Kate also so I did a google and found this:
http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/06/02/kate-gosselin-couldnt-handle-picking-up-garbage/
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I would have love love loved to see her do a big variety of real jobs and not be able to quit so easy. Jobs on the order of "Dirty Jobs". I would like more laughs in my life and that sort of show with her would have done it.
Ah I remember that laundry post well. Say what! I doubt that visibly dirty rule is going to work so well now that she has teens and pre teens. Gross.
I was left more confused than I was when I started. She starts by saying Monday is laundry day but then seems to be doing it several other days of the week too. If she had a JOB she wouldn't have time to ponder all the intricacies of washing clothes and might find herself a heck of a lot happier. That house just sounds so stressful and regimented. Why not just throw your dirty clothes in the washer when they're dirty or smelly. Is it really this complicated? The kids have other things to be concerned about.
Kate is a twit said... 135
Here's the link to Kate's laundy sorting post. It is from Kate's web site.
http://www.kateplusmy8.com/attacking-the-laundry-so-it-doesnt-attack-you/
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Thank you for finding that. I owe you a rumspringa. But there was another post about sorting and such. I remember the last line of one long paragraph that said "So I do a load per person, if that makes sense." - which it didnt and she knew it. I think this one is a different post.
I think the laundry post I am referring to was for Coupon Cabin in the days before she started cross posting them on her own site, about how she saved money by sorting 'correctly'.
It referred to how her kids needed to have special detergent due to skin issues so there was no way for her to save that way. But she did save water and time and blah blah by sorting correctly.
But I am not sure. :-/
Actress that plays Lady Mary in Downton Abbey is now in a movie with Liam Neeson.
Kate's post on the Stir about laundry details how she made them use the same towel all week, and she rarely changed the sheets, maybe every other week and the blankets/spreads maybe once a season, wear the same play cloths all week. It was quit gross. No way is that someone who is compulsive OCD about cleanliness.
Millicent.....Sincerest condolences to you and your family over the loss of your brother.
@xxxxxx @Kateplusmy8 Can't believe you would let the bird keep chomping away at the paper.What if he got choked?You can't be trusted w/kids or pets.
If given the chance birds, cats, dogs and other animals will shred paper. My bird used to do it and I was told it was a nesting instinct. I don't think Zorro was in any danger of choking.
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I suppose he could, but in my experience, thank goodness I've never seen it happen. In fact, shredded newspaper is commonly used as nesting material, and cages are lined with black and white newsprint. I've made foraging toys out of paper towel rolls. Yes, they shred it, but I've never seen a parrot actually try to eat the newspaper. This would be the exception rather than the rule. Nitpicking on Kate sometimes is taken to the extreme. Kate's done some stupid things with that bird, such as allowing him to perch on shoulders and heads, but his shredding paper isn't one of them.
I have a cat who loves to tear up computer paper, magazines and newspapers. It amuses her. Why, I have no idea. She has a cache of toys at her disposal but I really have to watch her around paper products!
Dwindle--I finally found Kate's CC post about laundry. Searched through google, and eventually found it right here in our own backyard. It was posted here-see comment #55 by Maggie.
http://www.realitytvkids.com/2012/06/jon-in-people.html?commentPage=5
lukebandit said... 148
Look who is helping TCFW with all of her paperwork.
https://twitter.com/Kateplusmy8/status/438342793195700225/photo/1
I can't believe she would allow him to do this, take pictures and brag about it on twitter. She can't be trusted with kids and pets, ever.
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He shredded a piece of paper. What is the big deal?
Regarding Bad Grandpa, that poor young boy will have to go through life with that 'performance' following him every where he goes.
What is wrong with parents that they sign their young children over to The Industry? Wrong, wrong, wrong and every adult involved with that production should be ashamed of themselves.
Millicent - Please let me add my condolences to you and your family. It's always hard to lose a loved one especially when so young.
Millicent....so sorry. It's hard. Takes a long time before the gentle smiles of memory come.
I truly do not hate TCFW. I hate the way she has treated her children and pets over the years. Jon hasn't seen a boy in a long time, Shoka and Nala chewed their way out of their metal cages, lets the bird sit on kids heads and shoulders. I could go on and on. I have never had a bird so I guess I went over the top suggesting that he could choke.
I thought she was so busy with phone calls, emails and paperwork, so she had time for Zorro to entertain her and document it?
I thought she was so busy with phone calls, emails and paperwork, so she had time for Zorro to entertain her and document it?
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The bird sat on a stack of papers when he was out of the cage. I don't see what being busy with paperwork had anything to do with that. The thing is, why take a picture and tweet it? Answer -- because someone said that we haven't heard anything about the bird for a little while, and bingo, there's a picture of the bird. She's so predictable. I just don't see any pet abuse going on when the bird has shredded some paper.
kate is a twit, thank you!
What a walk down memory lane. I scrolled just to read the names of old "friends". Many of us where here in 2012 and still here! Mama Mia has a delightful parody of Kate's laundry day. Posts 800-1,000 find #124. Very funny! Dwindle, you have several comments on that page, too.
A chuckle for those who will remember -- that topic is the beginning of our VINEGAR love affair!
The vinegar saga. And all your pictures Dmasy. Great memory
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I agree with Blowing @163. I dont see anything wronw with Zorro sitting on the papers chomping away. And we all knew that a picture would be coming because Kate reads here and is very predictable. No matter how busy we are at home, the bully is usually in the same room with us and if he feels that we're not paying enough attention to him he will let us know so we take a break to talk (or play) with him. Some fans praise every little thing that she does and on the other side of the coin some non fans pick on every little thing that she does. I just don't get it sometimes. Ad if letting a pet shred paper is abuse well then I'm guilty because our boy has done it on many occasions. Great fun for him especially if we play along and chase him to "try" and get said paper away from him. Love that little growley face that he makes!
The vinegar saga. And all your pictures Dmasy. Great memory
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Did that go hand-in-hand with the hard-boiled eggs saga? :)
Some fans praise every little thing that she does and on the other side of the coin some non fans pick on every little thing that she does. I just don't get it sometimes.
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Amen. I was thinking about that this morning. The fans are gushers. Everything Kate does is awesome; the kids' cute sayings are adorable; Kate is the most awesome Mother who ever existed. She could put a nice head on a glass of beer and fans would praise her and want to know how she did it. On the other hand, the non-fans pick away at everything shes does. She blows her nose and she's spreading germs. Her kids have a spot on their clothing, and she lets them wear the same shirt for months at a time without washing it.
Same MO, just different sides.
lol, I was Once a Viewer back then because Goggle wouldn't cooperate.! I remember the old names...where is Pink? She was such a caring person.
I get the biggest kick out of the Kate Defenders who claim they never read this Cesspool, but minutes later their tweets indicate that they do indeed check out this blog on a regular basis. Their tweets parrot what has been said here.
Silly sheep! Gotta love 'em.
Kate Gosselin@Kateplusmy8·30 mins
#BeKindGetSigned (copy of my cookbook Love Is In The Mix) List will b posted soon! Check here: http://www.kateplusmy8.com/ #HINT:SurpriseInvolved
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Please hold off for three more days at least. I'm pretty sure I had predicted it would be in March. lol
What list?
Did she warn people entering the contest they were going to be outed if they won?
Let me guess who's going to be on the list.
Milo
Fake twitter bots.
Lauren
Ms Goody2shoes.
HaterHater-twitter rabbit.
I'll be surprised if none of the hardcore fans won't be on her list. Why can't she do the list now?
What is she doing all day???
Chef asked, "What is she doing all day???"
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Shoveling snow.
There are times when Milo and Mini Milo (Lauren) are more annoying than Kate, if that's possible.
Please hold off for three more days at least. I'm pretty sure I had predicted it would be in March. lol
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You just might win. I predicted Valentine's Day and missed it by a mile.
The only comment I'll make about the Zorro picture is that she must read here to know that folks were wondering what is going on with the bird. Typical. We question about Shoka and up pops a picture. I am glad she reads here, and the sheeple too. It makes Kate accountable, perhaps we are helping those kids in some way, and I hope a few sheeple start to wake up about their hero.
I would be upset to have my name put out there publicly by Kate when and if she tweets those winners. Obviously these winners are hard core sheeple and, since Kate and her herd read here, she will open the door to some prying. Go ahead, Kate. Release those names. I'll be looking for someone who lives near Atlanta.
Over In TFW's County said... 176
Chef asked, "What is she doing all day???"
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LOL but KK tweeted that Henry the farmerman does her driveway for free hay.
Did she warn people entering the contest they were going to be outed if they won?
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I don't believe that she did. I think that everyone will get a book. She probably figures that if she does this, it's not a contest and she doesn't have to follow any rules.
However, if it's a "giveaway," there are still rules that apply. I would think that in this case, there could be more legal consequences than a contest, because she didn't initially announce it as a giveaway, and therefore more people could have entered. It seems like such a big mess.
http://sarafhawkins.com/blog-law-is-your-giveaway-legal/
Thanks dmasy for the vinegar walk down memory lane...yes, boiled eggs too. PS, I have an older dog, who has a bladder the size of TFMJG heart, so...answer..VINEGAR!!!!! it removes the smell...just do not use on hardwood.
Been here since first posts, used to be just saying..then switched to franky
LOVE THIS BLOG, welcome all new posters too
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I'm pretty sure she'll only release twitter names. She protects her bullies.
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@Kateplusmy8 Can u plz do another contest soon?? I strted to follow u aftr u posted the contest and I want to try and win smthg from u&urfam
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LOL!! Sure, she'll get right on that. Winners of another not-a-contest will be announced on the Fourth of July. Make sure you let her know if you're a minor.
Yes, vinegar, lol, recipes, glycine for sleep, kidney stones, pet remedies, Polish Pottery, family issues, books, films, news, kids, Stephanie, all sorts of helpful hints and personal stories. These are what keep the blog personal and interesting plus I've learned several useful tricks. :)
Once a Viewer/Formerly Duped xo
I assume TFW's list will only reveal the winners' twitter handles, and not their real names. Although my first thought was, she's giving books to all the winners, doing so would mean revealing the exact number of contestants. The plot thickens.
On a warm and fuzzy blog note, it's always nice to see people "drop in" who were around back in the day!
Formerly Duped, that is a great list.
I thought of one more -- the jellied cranberry sauce in a can and the special holiday dishes it was served on.
White Organza, thank you so much for the link to the documentary about domestic servants. I'm already in withdrawal over Downton Abbey. Sniff. I watched the documentary you linked after work last night. I never would have found it on my own. Regarding DA, is it me or does anyone else think Brendan Coyle isn't the best actor for the character of Bates? His smirking gets on my nerves after awhile. Oh and I saw the Carson/Mrs. Hughes' hookup coming since season two. I'm surprised they didn't get to it sooner and think it's sweet though I can also see the ick factor. ;-)
As usual, I'm pages behind on posts but if I offended anyone with my smoking cessation tips I'm truly sorry.And with that being said, I promise not to mention smoking again except to say I liked NJGal51's smoke ring pic but any pics of your bully are always the best though I admit I'm biased. :)
I guess Kate finely got off her lazy ass, like the other day: that pile of paperwork, which probably was the be kind do something for someone else, thing paperwork. Not what most of us thought it was(bills etc). I also think Kate was told by several twitter fans & non-fans that they would report her for running a illegal contest, that she refer to as a non-contest. So to save face or her ass, she finely move on it. Calling it not a contest but a winning a cookbook signing or something like that. But, to win something you have to enter a contest to win. Kate is a twisted tool. Always flying under the radar.
I remember when we did giveaways/drawings for prizes, all of the applicable rules and regulations had to be followed, even if it was not a contest and no judging was involved. When the winners were randomly selected, their actual names had to be published online (not their user names or e-mail addresses). All of this was disclosed up front so that there were no surprises when the winners' names were announced. If you didn't want to be "outed," you didn't enter the giveaway.
Of course. this was several years ago. Things might have changed by now.
Over In TFW's County said... 180
However, if it's a "giveaway," there are still rules that apply. I would think that in this case, there could be more legal consequences than a contest, because she didn't initially announce it as a giveaway, and therefore more people could have entered. It seems like such a big mess.
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Awww. Poor Katie. She can't even GIVE that awful book away. ha!
Formerly... do not forget crockpots...first heard about them here..I love mine...want more...
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getofftwitter said...188 I think you're right, on all counts. The tip-off, in hindsight, was probably embedded in her passive-aggressive hashtags:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · Feb 24
...Up to my eyeballs in paperwork, emails and phone calls today. #HavingFun-Not #ButStillSmiling
I just took a look at those photos of TFW in the diner filming Twist of Kate, and good grief! Steve is pulling the blinds and throwing people out. It's like he and TFW think she's going to be mobbed by the unwashed masses wherever she goes. I remember at the Baltimore Book Festival, he seemed to be running interference for her, intercepting anyone who might try to get too close to her or--heaven forbid- chat with her. Her book-signing line was pretty small, so it's not like there were throngs of people coming at her. She just didn't want to be bothered by them once they forked over the money for her book. She really does think she's too good for the "mediocre" folks, doesn't she? She doesn't want them (us) to even come near her. As Martin Crane, on an episode of Frasier, said, "Well, aren't you the little hothouse orchid!" High maintenance.
I dont know if anyone brought this oldie up, but along with our secret rumspringa, we have HOGS!! Hogs to all today, the sun is shining and I am in a hoggy mood!
You know, there have been some darned good times on this blog and much more to come, I am sure. And Admin is aware of how many folks here have taken their friendships off this board and met in 'real life', exchange old fashioned letters, gifts, phone calls, etc. I'll say it again, Admin; it is because of you and this blog. Your blog has changed people's lives.
I remember at the Baltimore Book Festival, he seemed to be running interference for her, intercepting anyone who might try to get too close to her or--heaven forbid- chat with her.
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That is so funny. William H. Macy was recently shopping in a local Walmart here. He has relatives in the area. He was recognized, signed autographs, posed for pictures, chatted with fans, and was gracious. No bodyguards, nobody to shield him from approaching fans!
Dwindle -- jumping up and down, waving at you! I agree!
Kelly said... 187
White Organza, thank you so much for the link to the documentary about domestic servants. I'm already in withdrawal over Downton Abbey.
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For your Downton W/D (withdrawl) may I suggest http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DY88QSS/ref=dv_dp_ep2 which allows us to apply what we think we have learned from Downton to the Spencer family!
And this is about Highclere Castle, where Downton is filmed. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BAP40C8/ref=pd_cbs_mov_aiv_5?ie=UTF8&redirect=true
Both are free to stream if you have Amazon Prime. I havent looked for them on Netflix or Hulu Plus, but did at one time find them on PBS to stream.
But, to win something you have to enter a contest to win.
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Not always. If you're a member of a fan club, auto club, or something similar, companies may sponsor drawings and randomly pull names from that data base. You might win an autographed album, or a free car wash.
I dont know if anyone brought this oldie up, but along with our secret rumspringa, we have HOGS!! Hogs to all today, the sun is shining and I am in a hoggy mood!
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Remember when we had free reign chickens running around? They were King of the Hill.
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