Just throwing some news of the week up here for you, in cased you missed it.
In the above, soon to be viral video, Mykel Lewis, an 11 year old fifth grade student at University Heights Intermediate in Jonesboro, Arkansas belted out the notes to I Will Always Love You. Mykel’s performance was so impressive, in fact, that a construction crew working inside the building stopped to cheer for him. Mykel has a dream of performing on America’s Got Talent and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. There is no doubt we will see him on both very soon.
Cruise Ship Disaster in China “The boat, carrying 456 passengers and crew members, capsized Monday night in a storm, and officials say the ship may have been hit by a tornado. Only 14 people survived, including the ship’s captain, who remains in custody.”
World Leaders Meet in Germany (Without Putin) “The G7 meeting has proved to be a magnet for left-wing protest movements, attracting anti-capitalists, environmental activists, pro-refugee groups and many more.”I’m protesting because the big financial corporations have too much influence over politics,” said 50-year-old Thomas Schmidbauer.”We could organize our economies much better for the people.”
Photo by Shigeki Kikkawa
Will American Pharoah Win the Triple Crown? “American Pharoah seeks to become the first winner of the U.S. Triple Crown in nearly four decades when he takes on seven rivals in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes later on Saturday.”
Hero Bus Driver Saves Kidnapped 3-year Old “A man who kidnapped a 3-year-old boy from the Milpitas Public Library on Friday was arrested an hour later after an alert bus driver spotted the two on his bus, ending a terrifying ordeal, police said.”
So what’s going on in your neck of the woods this weekend? I just burned the fuck out of my dinner listening to the kid sing the Whitney Houston song TWICE while toasting a bagel. It’s beautiful out and I am just sort of out of it today. I’m just letting myself be lazy and do nothing. I should probably water the tomatoes soon, but with all the rain and more in the forecast I may skip that too.
Banjo is over being mad at me for not having anything special to add to his kibble last night. And the Cardinals are outside my window being very tentative about the burnt everything bagel in the little pan I sit on top of my hedges to attract the birds with sunflower seeds and such. It’s a good lazy day. I have no guilt over this day of doing nothing.
How bought you guys?
We have seen ad heard a multitude of people cover Dolly Partin’s song, but this is one of the best we’ve heard. To think that an eleven year old has that vocal stability and strength!
Why does my nose run so much when I’m cold!? Sitting here with my heating pad and trying to be warm…husband keeps it meatlocker cold!
What a darling boy and a wonderful singer.
OMG Y’all
Someone just sent me this! Monday, June 8th 12:37 PM on the Turner Movie Chanel this will be showing:
My Tomato (1943)
Robert Benchley short films are always good, and this is no exception. Amusing story of a wartime man deciding to grow tomatoes in his garden and the trials and tribulations of that process.
OMG OMG OMG! I hope it all works out for him. He is the pioneer of our struggles! Let’s watch!
I need to see if this is on Netflix!
The video was lovely. Very talented to be so young. I have often wondered how much money Dolly Parton has made from that song over the decades.
Approximately eleventy billion dollars.
And that is just ONE of her songs.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 5:49 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Hot and sunny. Doing absolutely nothing except reading my new library book.
I want to go see the movie about Brian Wilson, but I don’t want to put on a bra and dress up. I think I’ll grill some thin sliced pork and make mango salsa and we’ll have tacos and watch a Netflix movie.
Keep a bag of kitty treats for Banjo to sprinkle on his kibble.
Like any NORMAL DAWG he is not interested in kitty treats. Stupid cat people offer them to him all the time. He wants no part. He is a real DAWG.
He wants organic beans, some organic canned dog food or today like a fifth of a slice of over cooked bacon mixed in. He’s quite particular.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 5:54 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Sounds like Banjo eats better than you
A FIFTH of a slice? Aren’t you the generous one. I bet it was blackened…
It was. HE DOES NOT GET TO EAT BACON.
Except the third of a slice I gave him earlier.
You can’t give him much he is uppity enough. Best not to let him know what is out there.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 10:08 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Cats require 30x the protein that dogs do – so their food can cause kidney stones in dogs. So cats can eat dog food – (but may get malnourished) but not the reverse. My vet ripped me a new one when I mentioned my dog eating cat food once.
Dog food has low taurine an essential amino acid cats need. They will go blind with out it.
Don’t do it! Weekend bra’s should be illegal! Weapons of torture ‘re prohibited! Or they should be! Relax, be comfortable and enjoy the tacos!!!
I bought some cheap fat chick “sports bras” for lack of a better term. They’re really boob tubes with straps. It’s enough to keep shit from flopping around at the ghetto convenience store without actually trussing the girls up.
I’m also buying the occasional $5 scratch off in the #23 slot now that it is my birthday season. So hopefully I’ll forget all about you low lives once I win enough to buy my private island.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 6:01 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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You have to try the molded cup bras by Cacique at Lane Bryant. They hold the girls right where they should be and for women with port-a-caths, they are PERFECT! No more headlights, saggy boobage or any of the other multitude issues we face. Besides all that, added boobage in your tight fitting sweater is most definitely a BIG plus!
I’d like to counter that ad with one from Wal-Mart. It’s one of the only places I can find a lace bra with no lining.
Sometime, um, guys like that. So I heard. Apparently nothing is worse than accidentally grazing a foam tit.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 7:16 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I have no idea what any of you are talking about.
I reserve the right to self medicate for the rest of the month.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 8:46 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
> I’d like to counter that ad with one from Wal-Mart. It’s one of the only > places I can find a lace bra with no lining. > > Sometime, um, guys like that. So I heard. Apparently nothing is worse > than accidentally grazing a foam tit. > > On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 7:16 PM, Tamara Tattles [email protected]> wrote: > >>
Gotta tell y’all the last few days have become the most challenging in my life.due to my
Own decisions, Actions and consequences. Just trying to make it they Monday. Really feel my horrid divorce was easier then all of this. Family dynamics are very challenging with mine. Hope y’all have a nice weekend. Sorry nothing good or funny to report. Will check in.
Hang in there Kathrine!
I too struggle with living with consequences of my own decisions and actions. Hardest part – there is absolutely no one else to blame! Hang in there.
Take your phone off the hook, ignore the entire clan and watch movies until this passes, Katherine. Oh and either eat ice cream or drink alcohol or both.
Fondly,
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LIFE COACH
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Ice cream and alcohol. Great combo!
Y’all are wonderful and lift my spirits. Thank you!!!
Now there’s an ice cream float I could get behind! Hang in Katherine. This too shall pass.
TT my life coach! Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I made a decision to leave Nola due to a man and my own family crap on Sunday the 7th. while traveling back to northern Louisiana I was distracted (changing radio) and drove off edge of 2 lane rd near Utica, MS (shortcut) no shoulder. It was around 6pm and basically drove off the edge into the woods in my brand new 3 week old car. clearly there are some kind and decent people out there. 5 guys in a HUGE truck stopped and got me out of car where I laid on the ground in a full blown drama queen meltdown. They were somehow able to get car out of woods, dispose of tree limbs, etc and followed me next 22 miles until there was a place to stop. while the car is FUCKED I am truly fortunate and grateful. But gotta say when it rains it pours. Swear I wasn’t eating ice cream or drinking!
âOMG! Katherine. I am so sorry that you had to go through all of that. For some reason my anxiety is really high today and just reading this was harrowing. I am so glad you are safe and sound. So sorry about the car. And that you are going through a rough patch full of drama and struggles. Keep the faith that everything will work out.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 9:19 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Take care, girl!
Combine both Mudslides or Dirty girlscouts
You are in my prayers.
#TeamKatherineNola! <3 3
I checked my tomato plants this morning, and I now have six bouncing baby tomatoes! Since RHOC is about to begin, I shall do a whoo hoo a la Vicki!!
I began the day with watching the later portion of Beau Biden’s funeral mass. Such wonderful eulogies, and if you like Coldplay and didn’t watch the mass, I highly recommend googling Chris Martin’s performance at the funeral. His song was hauntingly beautiful, and I was bawling by the end. (Someone told him that Beau was a huge Coldplay fan, so Chris contacted the family and volunteered to perform!)
I heard it was a beautiful funeral. I did not click the Youtubes because I’m trying to keep my head straight. I’m already falling down on the Tamara Tattles Therapy Plan lately. I’m like four hours behind on walking.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 6:09 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I was waiting on my Celestone shot at urgent care this AM and the funeral was on in the waiting room. A beautiful rendition of “Bring Him Home.” I pretended my sniffles were seasonal allergies.
This afternoon I watched my son practicing for a swim meet. Very thankful my little couch potato has found something active…and loves it!
What song did he play? I haven’t been able to bring myself to watch it. I’ve been crushed by Beau Biden’s death. Joe Biden has endured too much tragedy. The world has lost an amazing leader.
He sang “Til Kingdome Come.” I lucked out time-wise … I turned it on just before President Obama’s eulogy, which was very moving and touching. Brother Hunter’s eulogy had me in tears and Martin’s song pushed me over the edge. I think the country just lost a wonderful man who didn’t get to reach his full destiny.
On the home front little worried about the rash of murders in the city over the last few days especially since they’ve occurred in neighborhoods a lot of my friends live in, The Bywater, Treme, and the Marigny. All within easy walking distance to the French Quarter. In the same areas the crime rate has gone up since the smoking ban went into effect here. Patrons are forced to smoke outside and they’re being robbed. The robbers have gotten smart enough to wear masks so that even when they’re caught on camera now it makes no difference as far as helping identify them. Believe it or not for the longest time they actually weren’t covering their faces even though those neighborhoods are saturated with cameras.
The interwebs and cables are going up and down so fast today I’m suffering from electronicle whiplash. It’s a thing. Thanks Obama! Thanks Cox Cable! Just looked up My Tomato and it’s not showing up on the list for TCM in the next two weeks for me. On the bright side while doing a manual schedule search I found To Kill a Mockingbird, Dog Day Afernoon, and Shaft and those got added, so there is that.
Yikes! Sorry to hear that WT! I just realized that I went to the ghetto store for tiny little fake smokes and not beer. Now I have go to back.
Ugh.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 6:10 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I love it when TCM does theme nights that are wacked out: one night they did My Dinner With Andre, Big Night, Babette’s Feast, and Eating Raoul. Which, if you know the last movie, you get the joke. Prostitute night was fun – I mean,they didn’t call it “Hooker Wednesday” or something, but they showed Butterfield 8, Klute, and Sweet Charity. Wink wink nudge nudge.
TCM is my favorite channel. Only reason I keep DirecTV.
LOVE TCM! Hooker night?? Too funny. I haven’t seen Butterfield 8, but I love Klute and Sweet Charity. Sweet Charity is so sad tho – you just know she is going to get screwed over 🙁
If you love Sweet Charity, watch Nights of Cabiria, the French movie the musical is based on. Excellent film, not a musical BTW, and, yes, grinchy me cried.
Sweet Charity was sooooo sad. Klute was really good.
That’s hilarious that they ended with Eating Raoul! 🙂 I love My Dinner with Andre. Anyone here a Community fan? They did one episode that was a take off of My Dinner with Andre and they nailed it.
Yes to Community!! It was sort of Pulp Fiction meets My Dinner With Andre episode lol. Community has to be the most creative show ever!
My all time favorite episodes were the Conspiracy Theory and the Pajama fort.
Their first pajama fort episode was hilarious! I don’t know if I can even pick a favorite episode – so many are just brilliant! One of my favorite scenes is Chang forcing Garrett into a wading pool to act as a pre-cog like in Minority Report. It was such a small scene but so funny. Or Abed’s impersonation of Dan Draper (“Cigarettes!”). How come great shows like this and Arrested Development have such a hard time catching on??
I agree, cawoman23. At least some of them are finding a home on the internet. OMG Arrested developement used to give me cramps, I’d laugh so much. The one I miss most of all though is Parks and Recreation. (sobs)
Game of Thrones question:
Can anyone explain to me:
Where is Aria?
What is that place she is in?
Why is she there?
What’s the deal with her? I remember her hopping a ship and getting to her destination, which is where she is now. But I don’t remember the back story on it.
Thanks!
Pip, she is in training under the tutelage of the man that looks a lot like Jesus, he is some kind of leader/teacher for the God of many faces. Okay so how she met Jesus guy was in the last town she was in. I think he took care of some thugs or bandits that had harassed or attacked her.
Jesus dude disappeared and she was still with burn face guy until he fell off a cliff fighting blond Amazon woman because she was trying to get the girl back to her family. Burn face dude broke his leg and begged the girl to kill him and she wouldn’t . She leaves him there to die alone, hopes a ship and finds the city of black and white where Jesus dude lives. He has decided she will be good for the group. Their job is to have many faces and live among the people when they see venerable people being abused they are trained to then kill them . At least that’s my take on it. She hasn’t killed yet but she has her orders.
Omg! Sorry for the guy and dude diatribe. I should really proofread before I post . Ugh!
When Aria was making her escape from the capital she as passing as a male. That group had three male prisoners. One of those men was the man you refer to as Jesus guy (Jaqen H’ghar). When the group was attacked she released the three prisoners, so they could fight for their lives and freedom, and for her reward Jesus dude promised her three lives for the three she saved by releasing them. All she had to do was ask and he would have them killed. He kept his word and when he departed he gave her a large medallion and told her should she have need of him to present the medallion to anyone in his town of Braavos, and ask for him. She did, and now she’s in training. My thinking is that place (The House of Black and White) is an assassins guild.
Excellent. I do remember all of that last year. (I am laughing at your names for them).
But I didn’t understand what she was doing this season. But now I understand.
Thanks for clearing that up, Kate62!
Thank you, Wonkey Tonk!
Thanks Wonky, I can follow the story line I just can’t remember their damn names! Aging is a bitch!
You’re welcome Pip. : )
She is my favorite character along with Tyrion in the books. My air conditioning just died. No hope of repair until Monday unless I want to pay the big bucks.
You’re not supposed to spoil shows in Daily Tea posts!!!
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 6:53 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Whoops! Sorry, Tamara. I thought spoilers were kind of null and void several days after show airs.
SORRY!
well they kind of are but on premiums most of us binge. I had no idea what Y’all were talking about for a while so it’s all good.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 11:26 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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What Kate62 said. 🙂
He did it!!! Triple Crown!!!!
Way to go Pharaoh! Triple Crown!
Yay!!!
Tamara, sometimes when I am overwhelmed by all of the aches and pains, I find myself wondering if women in Biblical times had to live thru these same issues. But that stupid woman on that commercial squawking “Eue de partum” makes me want to punch her in the face!
In my neighborhood, we had a theft of red flowering plants, tomato plants, and pepper plants. Gentleman moved to Sr. Apt. Complex and left these plants. Crazy woman down the street stole them and threatened woman that owns the rent houses. Crazy was told by police to replant in a manner that will provide for life. The Great Plant Theft of 2015…
Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t measure up t the perceived rules of decorum or behaviour. We are who we are – like us or not, this IS who we are. Besides, it is perfectly proper to say “BITE MY ASS, BITCH”, if you need to. It will kinda roll of your tongue, after a while. Try it! You’ll LOVE it!
Try googling the Brazillian shelter dogs that made art and got them adopted. Some of their little faces will melt your heart.
Just got done with a hot stone massage in hot springs north Carolina. And yes it was everything I dreamed it would be! Everyone flock here if you can
I am excited to learn that Alaska Airlines will be flying to two cities in Costa Rica starting this fall! Yay!!!! For those wanting to vacation on the Northern Pacific Coast, fly into Liberia!
@puravidacostarica2~ I love that airline. Warm chocolate chip cookies and milk when I fly to Oregon.
Can anyone tell me why the Belmont horse race was announced in Spanish? It took place on Long Island, not Mexico City. All the pre race talk for 2 hours was English. I did not change channel or anything. As soon as the race ended, it was back to English.
Really? I watched it on NBC in Los Angeles and it was all in English, thank god.
What did I do today? I logged into TT and made my first post in the commenting section. Thanks TT for acknowledging and giving me a ‘pet name’. Blue resonates positivity; blue skies, blue water, blueberries. Me likee! I see we are off to a great start; the honeymoon stage. Then I dropped the kid off to do her SAT test; three and a half hours later she came out smiling. When kids smile, I don’t ask questions! Had lunch with the teen at an Indian Restaurant we pass all the time downtown. The restaurant had poor vents, and as we did not want the smell to stick to our clothing, we sat outside and people watched; it was fantastic! Sometimes you just do not need words, facial expressions are priceless. But we did catch up on stuff while the spiciest, tastiest, curry ever! Sweet. She’s vegetarian, and I had curried lamb; so good. Homeward bound, watched UEFA, was rooting for Juventus, but Barcelona won – predictable, they have Neymar, Suarez (eye biting and racist guy) and Messi, so it was a stretch for me to root for the underdog, but I did anyway. Slept. Woke up. Channel surfed, stopped on Property Brothers; watched on mute. It becomes pretty boring to hear the potential homeowners make the same comments over and over, then Drew and Jonathon pretend to care with contrived conversations. Yah! I still watch, but I am not sure why. And, yes, I am braless.It is a given on the weekend!
You’re gonna fit in just fine, Blue. You know until my crazy comes. Then, try to take it like a woman.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 8:48 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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My thoughts come in spurts! I should add, that Mykel has an amazing voice. Agreed, Ellen for sure. Maybe he should audition for the Voice if there isn’t an age limit. He would thrive under Adam Levine. Wish him well in his endeavours.
We have the same birthday June 23 rd ; any special plans?
Birthday sex with you? I mean if you’re a top, HOW HARD COULD IT BE?
LOL. No plans to share.
Maybe I’ll spill after.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:12 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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You slay me. Your gay husband is one lucky bastard. I truly hope you have a great birthday ( I dread mine 47 years old ) Take care of yourself & Banjo Fondest regards Marc p.s.I am a top & a top without bottom is no damn good.
I HAVE LUBE! YOU WILL HARDLY KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
Or just move to Atlanta. HUGE top shortage here. HUGE and the Gheys are HAWT! I’d offer to let you stay with me, but, ghetto, old lady stench, vicious dog.
xoxo. Happy Birthday!
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:21 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I am sure the men are haute but if the women are as funny as you I might become bi sexual…Happy Birthday TT you have had a rough time this year & I hope your birthday is remarkable & your tomatoe plants are robust & bountiful. Keep walking too it helps me too
Thanks Marc. Only the most special are born on June 23. We are divas wherever we are planted. xoxo
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:50 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I would like to point out that suggesting sexual postions and discussing lubricates and alluding to blindfolds is a TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE thing to do on comments that start with an 11 year old boy singing Whitney Houston.
He doesn’t need to be exposed to this for at least 7 more years.
Apologies.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:39 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
> I HAVE LUBE! YOU WILL HARDLY KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! > > Or just move to Atlanta. HUGE top shortage here. HUGE and the Gheys are > HAWT! I’d offer to let you stay with me, but, ghetto, old lady stench, > vicious dog. > > xoxo. Happy Birthday! > > On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:21 PM, Tamara Tattles [email protected]> wrote: > >>
Agree with you whole heartedly but TT he is singing I will always love you & that brings out the freak in all of us…
By the way, your line is “um, Not hard at all.” xxooxoxo
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:14 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
> Birthday sex with you? I mean if you’re a top, HOW HARD COULD IT BE? > > LOL. No plans to share. > > Maybe I’ll spill after. > > On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:12 PM, Tamara Tattles [email protected]> wrote: > >>
Xoxo right back at you ! At home after a horrible work day & you just made my night with your witty reply. You have a great sense of humor & that will cure anything Thank you
I too did nothing except walk my Chihuahua and then lie on the sofa all day watching TV and surfing FB.
Did this yesterday too and then slept seven hours last night without getting up. (Can’t remember last time that happened.)
Just finished a huge amount of sweet iced cold watermelon and watching Orphan Black.
The life of a recluse ain’t bad.
Wait, you can walk Chihuahuas? Since when? ;0)
I’ve been trying to get my house somewhat presentable. The dust bunnies are starting to scare the dog, I am hoping if I wash the windows, the sun might come out.
My adult daughter got me started on a few essential oil Aromatherapy and I must begrudgingly admit I notice a difference in my general mood and how I feel.
I bought the big colored tomato cages, to put on my babies. Still only blooms, I am getting impatient…!
See what you have started?
The pretty colored cages will inspire juicy fat tomatoes. It’s a process. When you reap the benefits, it will all be worth it. Do not doubt the TT Tomato therapy.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 9:57 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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At the Jefferson in Virginia. It’s half way for the current FWB 🙂 At the bar, everyone is watching hockey, I know nothing about hockey. My friend asked “What are you reading? ” I said “TT, she is like CNN and Fox News ×1000 but better. One of the men at the bar replied “I know her!”
I used to work at the Jefferson!
HEH OMG! Don’t out my DC sources! Sssshhh!
On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 10:10 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I worked there as a waitress on my return from 5 years in Prague. I couldn’t afford to get all the way to CA from Prague so I worked and stayed in VA until I could get home. Wow ! memories, beautiful hotel with fabulous history.Did anyone here live in Prague?
Hey Tamara, what is up with Edgar and his recent posting on the Jodi Arias threads? Is he a Jodi super fan?
I noticed that, too and wondered …
Edgar gave you a nice compliment, I hope you saw it 🙂
Edgarrr is just Edgarrr, he’s a welcome guest with an unusual perspective and a magical vocabulary. I love a good conspiracy theory. His is not that good, but it’s definitely something to behold! 🙂
On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 12:01 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I don’t understand his language.
It’s an acquired taste. 🙂 I think he’s adorable.
Meanwhile I am binging on whatever dumb movie is on at the time and totally avoiding recapping. â
On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 10:08 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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My son is downstairs practicing for a piano recital he will be in tomorrow at his music school. A year ago he was whispering to me that we had to get out of the house because the neighbors could hear his music through his ear phones and were calling the police. Before he became ill, he was in the band at his middle school. The psychosis took away his ability to play for years. Now he’s getting it back. I am going to go to sleep listening to him play.
lisamia that is beyond awesome. I’m so happy for both of you. My sons are both musical and artistic. My older one with the leg amputated has suffered with depression for years. He has managed to come through this life altering event in his life better than I could ever hoped possible. He uses his music as his therapy. I hope your son continues on his positive path. I love hearing mine play as well.
Thanks, HKR. Music has been a big part of my son’s recovery as well.
Really happy for you and your son.
Thanks, Dee
The recital was a smashing success! I am so proud of him.
YAY!
On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 11:56 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I’m happy to hear he is really on an up-swing 🙂 I can only imagine how relieved you are.
Thanks! I am in a constant state of amazement watching him break through all kinds of walls. The recital went very well. He is going back to college on the 22nd. He is a fighter. I am so proud.
Mykel Lewis has a beautiful voice that will only get better as he gets older. I hope he will achieve all that he wishes for. I watched the Beau Biden funeral yesterday, it was beautiful and sad at the same time. I feel so sorry for the Biden family, the Vice Pres. has suffered a lot of loss in his life. I can’t imagine what it’s like to loose a child. He’s lost 2 plus a wife. On a happier note, I was glad to see American Pharoah win the triple crown. He is a beautiful horse. Hope everyone has a great Sunday!
All is much better here in my neck of the woods. This weekend I’m working and I took the cat and dog to get their vaccinations. I bought a new (to me) car, and the ruined one is getting picked up tomorrow. Just one more crazy week at work then I can breathe a little. Thank you all for your kind words and support last week! This site and its commenters have gotten me through some serious rough patches these past few years, and I’ll be forever grateful.
Ok, before my seasonal allergies start acting up too terribly- TT I need a ruling on my Yankee/damn Yankee status. My friend and I were debating what you’d say, so I’ll just list the pertinent facts. My parents are from Mississippi and Alabama, but my sibs and I were raised in Illinois. I grew up in a very southern household/family and spent adolescent summers with relatives in the south. I live in TX now. So, what am I?
Where were you born? Your parents probably have you covered if you were born in yankeeland. 🙂
On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 11:27 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I was born in Illinois…
Why am watching KUWTK “About Bruce”? It’s making me mad at Kris and Kim. I don’t feel they are as authentic as the others. Especially, Kris.
Is anyone else having trouble receiving emails and updates for TT blog? All of a sudden, I’ve stopped getting all my email alerts. I’ve been on Word Press all morning, trying to fix it. 🙁
I’ve gotten four email notifications saying you are following (not complaining) so I assumed it worked. But maybe not?
On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 3:22 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Nope 🙁 still not getting any emails–been trying to check everything and turn everything on.
Okay, I think it’s fixed. It wasn’t word press after all. For some reason everything was going into the spam file on gmail. No clue. Computers!! Curses!
Did you all know that Dolly wrote this song for her friend , country singer Porter Wagner?
Forgive me for being off-topic, but I just gotta RANT!
Bevy Smith needs a stylist. For the love…I cannot take her fashion critiques seriously when she is STUFFED into everything she wears. EVERY. DAMN. THING. She needs a fashion intervention ASAP. Someone please help her.
Rant over.
I didn’t know until recently I read something on here about your tomato growing and walking, ironically that’s exactly what I started doing this spring to get me out of the funk I was in, I didn’t know it was a group thing on here! I do have to say my tomatoes aren’t doing that great the deer ate some tips off the plant.:( Also I’m planning my trip to Romania in September and read that you have visited there, I love it my husband is from there. Idk why but just wanted to mention these two things that for some reason made me happy to see!
I had a blast in Romania. I had this romantic notion about taking the train all the way to the sea but most of the locals talked me out of it. The train was a little scary, mostly because people try to “help you with your luggage” but worse is the stops are not announced and you sort of have to know where to get off. So I spent all my time trying to count stops. Sometimes you could not see the station at the stop. So I would wonder if we were at an actual depot or stopping for something else, like animals on the tracks.
I ended up just saying in Brasov (in Translyvania) and living like a local for at least a week. World Cup Soccer was in full swing so I also did a lot of cheering and drinking and partying with the Romanian guys. 🙂
On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 4:36 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Awesome! I have not taken a train yet my husband refuses to, lol. I bet it was a blast during World Cup! I don’t know if your married or single but I bet the Romanian men just loved you!
Oh I was and am very single. Your Romanian husband won’t take a train there? That makes me feel better. LOL. Actually, it’s fine and the scenery is lovely, but gypsies do get on at every stop and try to sell you stuff. You have to watch your luggage. 😉 But I bought and old magazine in French from one peddler and they sell like snacks and stuff. It’s all part of the cultural immersion. It’s sort of a madhouse in Bucharest, I felt very grown up taking the train.
I was flying A LOT by the time I was 6 internationally, but setting off in a train that was not the romantical idea in my head heading for fucking Transylvania and seeing the hay bales and being in a very remote location (Brasov) alone. I felt like an adult.
Does that make sense?
On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 10:50 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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