I forgot who I promised this too. But um, you are my favorite. Last night I had night terrors which is kind of like daytime anxiety. I woke up to an email from a dear friend who was going through a rough time and wondering if things would get better. I kept putting off responding because I wasn’t feeling that great either. I’m not trying to make this thread a downer. I just know the last few weeks have been really difficult for a lot of us. It seems to sort of come in cycles. Like the flu. Ever notice when you have the flu, or at least fluish symptoms that it seems like everyone you know even online does?
So here is an open forum. My friend, whose email I have not answered yet asked me… will it always be this way? And I have been trying to figure out what to say while being in the whole myself. I’m not very good at being Suzy Sunshine on a good day. And today I was also sick and went to bed at 8 pm and am now wide awake. So I’m a bit of a mess myself.
I don’t always do Open Forums on weekends without some sort of guidance. My concern is I don’t want us all talking about our health issues and other sad things although it’s fine to mention them in passing. But this site is supposed to be about stupid reality shit and oddball court cases and just anything to take our minds off things. So I would appreciate it if we could keep things kind of light. (Says the girl who whines about her depression way too much). And that is because I know that lots of us will feel even worse if we know everyone is feeling worse.
I need stories from MizGrandma and perhaps your best memory. Or something fun you did or might be doing this weekend. I should have gone to Home Depot or as the local gays call it especially in the spring in the Garden Shop Homo Depot. Because there are some HOT gay guys in the Garden shop in the spring. We all go to look because there are no straight single men in the ATL… So, that’s about as good as it gets.
So tell us a story… make if fun. And I know my friend read here and needs one too.
PS I searched my catalog using the word OPEN and these are the photos that came up. lol.
This has been a crazy ass month, but I guess I’m surviving it. My Thanksgiving break starts Saturday, so there’s that. I might even have to take up your suggestions re checking out the holiday lights and decor around OC while I’m there next week. Believe it or not, there’s way more than just Bravo/Housewives drama in Orange County!
I hope you’re feeling better, TT. We’re all here for you. I’m about to go to bed now, but I’ll be around tomorrow to shoot the breeze with everyone here.
It’s supposed to rain here in the OC next week! I always feel the need to apologize when our weather is bad. It says four days of rain, so that usually means an hour or so of actual rain. Stay dry. Oh and the Newport Beach and Huntington Beach boat parades are usually amusing.
Yep, I’m keeping tabs on next week’s forecast. We might head to Laguna for Sawdust Winter Fantasy on Sunday since it’ll be warm and sunny, then we’ll have to stick to indoor activities once the rain begins.
I just posted this in the last one and am saying it again in case I can save someone from making the same mistake… Don’t ever buy the Amazon version of the Harry and David gift baskets with the fruit, chocolate, cheeses, etc. They should be shut down! Did not save money in the long run. So embarrassed that had to get recipients to send me photos of the rotten, molded fruit and cheese, melted and expired chocolate and nuts so I could send them to Amazon. Hoping for a refund. Will only send the real deal in future or Mrs. Hanes Morovian cookies from North Carolina. Just a heads up to those who send these sorts of things during holiday season. Amazon is not going to take this market over. So mad about it and I better get refunded because they still weren’t cheap.
GOODBYE KYLE!!!
(Thx Nanette! Hahaha)
I used it today when an asshole cut me off in traffic. (Friday, everyone wants to get home and get their drink on.)
Whenever a driver does something that COULD give me road rage, I think to myself “maybe they have diarrhea and they are racing home.” If it is a MAJOR asswipe, I say aloud, “and maybe they won’t make it home in time! Bwahahaha.” It QUASHES my rage. Now, I add, “GOODBYE KYLE!”
I should probably mention, I am the person you are all beeping at and flipping off and tailgating. BECAUSE I AM DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT. I am using my turn signals. I am stopping far enough behind the car in front of me so that if I get rearended I won’t hit the next car. I stop at intersections on yellow when possible because I know intersections are where a large percentage of accidents happen.
I hate being a passenger in a car. USE YOUR TURN SIGNAL WHEN YOU WANT TO CHANGE LANES! I flew to OC to visit a friend several years ago and we were like going from her house to TJMaxx for some reason. It was by that Fashion Mall place. There was traffic. She had road rage in both directions. She was trying to drive like she was in the Indy 500! Y’all are terrifying!
The best place to drive, is Saint Simons Island. After living there for a couple of years I completely lost my city driving skills.
Y’all need to relax out there in the OC!
I drive like you TT. Safety first. No tickets second. Always use turn signals, even when no one else is on the road. Just to keep the habit. When my windows are down, I use arm signals too. I RARELY go over the white line, even when I can see ahead. Just in case … and for good habits.
I get pissed when people cut in front of my safety cushion, BARELY FITTING IN just to get 8 feet ahead. When they tailgate, I keep my right foot on the gas and TAP my brake JUST ENOUGH FOR THE LIGHTS to go on.
So here’s what I did several decades ago on the Santa Ana Freeway when a guy rudely & unnecessarily cut me off–I caught up to him on his left, rolled down my passenger window & helpfully informed him that his left rear tire was loose. He seemed grateful, & thanked me, then pulled off at the next exit, & as I drove off toward Newport Beach I gleefully imagined him wasting a lot of time before finally figuring out there was absolutely nothing wrong with his tire. Another time as I transitioned from the 91 to the 57 a little yellow beast nearly clipped me & I realized it was my teen daughter. I tried to catch the brat, but she successfully sped away, though I got her when she finally rolled into the driveway at home. She had no memory of the near miss with her mom.Thirty-five years later it is still seared in my memory.
Your posts are like an early holiday gift. The kind that keep on giving. Did you spank her?
I used to want a Mr. Microphone just so I could tell people things. But YOURS is the BEST. I am horking it.
My landlady (and dear friend) did the same as your daughter to us when we first moved up here. We pulled in for gas, watched her round the corner and do it to another driver. She thinks it is HER road.
Nah, Nanette, even then she was bigger than me, & actually a really great kid. On the other hand, her elder sister. . .
I replied to your other comment where you can get quality gift thingys.
Also, I am back up because my EYELASHES, natural, never worn fakes (yet) are itching me to death.
Because … WTF? How is itchy eyelashes even a thing. ARGH.
that happens to me too, I put a drop of castor eye on my finger and rub it over my lashes and it’s so soothing.
*castor oil
Yes to castor oil, I’ve read it boosts lash growth and strength (should probably have mentioned this in our latest lash discussion). I went through a oil cleansing thing for a while and castor oil was a pivotal ingredient. I still have eyelashes but they’re clear colored so I will never understand the the idea behind clear “mascara”, just seems very contradicting to me.
I’m super pregnant and uncomfortable. TMI castor oil (food grade) is a laxative and has the wives tale to kick start labor….so far it’s done nothing but give me heartburn. I did read it’s good for the skin and eyelashes
This is a reply to Jen…if you are due at 40 weeks..have sex if you can, there’s prostaglandins involved…try it, again if you can. I get it but many women…blushing swear by it😮
You take care girl and you’ve got this!
When my sister was overdue with her second, her doctor recommended castor oil to get things moving along. She went home, took some castor oil (I don’t know the details of how or how much) and went into labor very soon after. Just be warned that if you go that route, things move very quickly. They barely got to the hospital in time and my nephew was almost born in the elevator. The doctor didn’t even make it into the room before the baby was born.
Perhaps it’s lash lice? Sorry, couldn’t resist! Lol! But, that happens to my mom all the time and doc said hers was allergy related. That’s all I got on itchy eyelashes. Maybe Benadryl would help? Idk. Worst case, Benadryl will knock you out enough to get you caught up on your sleep…
I used to use Amazon all the time but now I rarely use it. Somethings I ordered had a pic of the item & what I got was a discount dollar store version that is useless. The reviews I’m convinced are fake or paid for & a lot of the stuff was cheaper coming from the company website. Shipping was longer but at least it wasn’t fake.
Absolutely going to try to keep things light. But full caveat, I’m still struggling some days with the loss of my boo, my poodle, my furbaby, my companion of the last 19 years, Simon the cat. (Passed late September).
But I’m excited because I’ve got another ceramics class starting soon, and a friend is joining me again. I’m thinking about working on making mugs with decent handles. I also have some new, different clay that I can work with, and perhaps create some Christmas presents if I can get them fired and glazed in time.
We will be doing the class until mid December, then it is AWARD SEASON FOR MOVIES. This is the friend that tries to see all the nominees with me. I love it. She likes the artsy fartsy stuff as much as I do, and this year we are starting early. We usually focus primarily on the Oscars, but we want to start in December this year (Oscar noms aren’t announced until January, although they are really early this year!)
The Golden Globes have some real promise this year. Ellen Degeneres is getting the Carol Burnett award (sometimes Ellen gives me anxiety to be honest, but it should be a good retrospective, etc.). TOM HANKS is getting the Cecil B. DeMille Award. I adore him and CANNOT WAIT to see him as Mr. Rogers. BEST NEWS YET….. RICKY GERVAISE IS BACK AS HOST BABY!!!!
Nominations for Golden Globes are on December 9th, Nominations for the Oscars are REALLY early on January 13. (the Oscars are going to be almost a month earlier than usual as well)
Can we please figure out why Tom and Henry Winkler don’t like each other?!
I’m so sorry about the loss of your kitty. It’s extraordinarily painful. I really feel for you.
FONZIE AND FORREST DON’T LIKE EACH OTHER?????
Thank you for your kindness.
Didn’t you recap some award programs for us in the past? Those were so fun! I think half the time I missed or was late to the show but enjoyed reading observations an comments here! Please consider opening a dialog during the big award shows TT.
I am very jealous of you and your ceramics class! I hope you have fun and also have outstanding results. My life wish is for a studio that can work for my ceramics, painting and jewelry. I’m close, I want it on our property here. Fingers crossed and many more shifts but plans are finally in the works!
You will love having a studio. Do it.
Modular is an economic option.
I definitely looked into that but as soon as I did, my contractor husband started to move forward…stalled, threats,
action etc. This was a pre marital dream that he promised to fulfill, goal when youngest turned 5….BUT, there really is a plan in works, one year? Not done? I’m moving a portable onto our back acre. Done waiting! I have a few good years left in me and luckily some supportive people around me who will help me promote my work (Absolutely struggle with/cannot do, my insecurities run deep in this dept).
For years everytime I talk to my dad he asks for a studio update, it’s become embarrassingly frustrating. My parents actually see now what they discouraged when I was in college. I’m thankful I was able to make a living at something I’m very good at and honestly do not hate at all, it’s just that my heart lays elsewhere and for anyone who has known me since a very young child, they see the the toll it’s taken on me. “DH” is finally starting to realize finally, I have to do this and he’s truly starting to help me.
This is the best era for independent artists. You can promote your work on Facebook and IG until you do enough quantity to commit to a website.
Ravelry is a TRULY AWESOME (the REAL def of the word) website for knitters and crocheters. It gives designers and yarn dyers and spinners a marketplace. For makers, you can buy patterns and look at things others have made to read their notes for tips, errata, etc. I wonder if there is a similar site for ceramicists.
Do it!!! I think I’ll end up with a ceramics studio someday (or at least a wheel) but right now the classes are also a fun social thing for me that I don’t always do for myself.
OH, and thanks for remembering I did the Award blogs for TT. I couldn’t keep up with the Voice, but I LOOOOVE doing the Award Season stuff for Tamara. I’m hoping she’ll let me do it again this year. I remember one year I fired off the blog entry by voice dictation at stop lights on my way to my folks (it is where I watch The Oscars). I don’t think she has a dialogue box (and those, with too many people, go too fast for practicality. I have literally done it before during the Oscars, way back in the day when Kathy Griffin had a website) Comments are much better!
I would LOVE if you did the awards. I assume you did content, not fashion. That fantasy would be complete if CJ and Les did the fashion of awards shows.
Thinking … maybe you did fashion? The main reason I watch. I don’t go to many movies, but would love to read recaps of why you like and don’t, etc.
While the fashion is certainly discussed and T will update the post (during the Oscars) if someone wears something truly heinous or beautiful with a picture. I can’t wait for Project Runway and CJ & Les’s take on it!
Disclaimer: I love pottery. I’m especially a sucker for artisan coffee mugs. Do you have an online store for your pottery?
I haven’t seen enough movies this year. Since we’re probably in for more wet weather here on the West Coast next week, I might have to head to the theater to catch an Oscar/Golden Globes contender or three. It’s not as easy to catch many of the higher-quality movies here in Vegasland, but OC has a shit-ton of arthouse theaters for obvious reasons.
Do you like the vintage Taylor & Ng mugs? My faves are the animal orgies. There are some newer elephants and donkey orgies too.
OMG, I’m flattered that you think my stuff is good enough! I HAVE hit the stage where I can give away pieces as gifts and not be apologetic for it, but I’m not consistent enough on size, etc. (so no giving away sets of bowls, etc.) I’m taking a shorter class in Nov/Dec., but I have a different clay that I want to make bowls out of (it has this great silica in it that shows through the glaze even) But after the new year, the next classes I’ll either focus on making large bowls again or mugs with handles.
That sounds like fun, I made a mug in elementary school, it was gawd awful. Gave it to my mom for Mother’s Day. It disappeared after awhile,
Holy shit, I just remembered…I made a ceramic mug with some coworkers, the teacher (also a coworker) was a warlock, and said he would put a positivity spell on our shit…..I had bad luck for about a month afterwards, ended up throwing that shit in the trash. Whatever spell he put on it, wasn’t nothing positive. He was a cool dude, otherwise.
My mom SAVED all that shit, and when I brought over some of my stuff for her to see she brought that crap out! Kind of embarrassing/annoying and kind of sweet at the same time. Lets here it for coil pottery shit!
That is very cool your mom saves that stuff! My mom has me at 17, so we kinda grew up together….when she got into her late 50’s she started getting into crafting, trips me out🤣🤣🤣 cuz she was SO not like that, but I let her drag me to craft fairs, furniture upholstery classes, sewing classes….so far, I suck at them all. But I’m a good sport about it.
I’m an only, and my mom had me at 29. She’s ALWAYS been crafty so I kind of pushed away from that (my only teen rebellion!) so my taking ceramics the last couple of years has her losing her shit a little! LOL. I’ve been doing the craft fairs with her for years!!! LOL. But she has helped me with handmade gifts for co workers over the years. However, She doesn’t sew, nor do I. My mom was the baby of the family with a mom and 2 sisters who would sew for her, and later, me. (oldest sis is 14 years older, middle sis, 9 years) Neither one of us is good at that art! But we both LOVE Project Runway and appreciate the skill sets needed!!!!
I’m interested to hear more about your ceramics as well. It’s a passion of my youngest daughters. She’s taken every class there is to take and has been working at one of those pottery painting places in order to have access to the kiln. She’s now at a crossroads in trying to declare her major and end up doing what she loves yet making a fair wage to be able to live on and repay student loans when she graduates.
She’s currently in a BS program and wants desperately to change it to a BA, but fears that will make her unemployable. I’m thinking she might meet in the middle and decide to teach. I wish the kids could actually afford to do whatever they are passionate about. She’s so talented. I wish I could just buy her a kiln, professional wheel, etc. because I hate for her to stop that part of her life as it brings her true joy. I admire those of you with that God given talent and creativity. I have no idea how to advise her and no idea how she got that gene.
So sorry to hear that you’re still grieving your fur baby. Pets are family and the loss is big. Hugs for time to lessen your pain.
IJC- It is a real blessing to have a human with talent and drive. I live in STL and am an artist (who does some ceramics). The community college system has terrific ceramics classes, both continuing ed and degreed. If she is hungry for the art, a BFA in studio art (from a decent school) is a great thing. My daughter teaches art in the community college system in STL. She has never been without a job in art (lots of commercial and freelance). This city has the warmest, most helpful art community in the country and we turn out thousands of working artists from our schools. She will be fine and we will all help her. Promise.
I might also be seeking you out in a couple of years because we have zero contacts in the art world here in Houston because we are all science/medical geeks. But I might send her to St. Louis if that’s where she can do what she loves! I used to travel there often for work and love your city! (See longer reply below) xo
What is her BS in? Is it something she at least likes? There is NOTHING that prevents her from doing a combination of it. Pottery alone is a tough way to make a living, but with the right BS in business or something? Or finishing her BS if she’s close and still pursuing her art.
My ceramics teacher does 3 part time jobs (he used to own a ski shop, so he gets the practicalities of things. It is also related to two of his other jobs) I should clarify that I take my classes through a folk school – no credits are earned at all. I just realized that I have no idea if he has a BA or not. The friend of mine that now joins me in my ceramics classes is a teacher and I have a BA in Education with a Lit emphasis (I was a HS teacher for 5 years). We both think he has a very natural gift in teaching – not every teacher at the folk school, who are artists first and foremost, have that gift. We have told him this a couple of times. He thought about going back to school to teach for a little white (he talked to us about it), but decided that he enjoyed it at the level he was at and didn’t want to do it formally at the HS or community college level.
I also encourage her to seek out counselors at her university. The counselors can address her employability concerns. If she HATES the subject matter of her BS program? She’s not going to love any job she gets that is specific to that degree and will be competing with people who are passionate about it. My cousin’s daughter had gone off to a university thinking she would get a BS that she could get a job in pharmaceuticals. She loved her science classes in HS, and did the higher level ones. Got into the program, and was miserable. Parents had a come to Jesus talk with her, AND she sought out advice from the program department head in the degree she was interested in (Art History) and talked about job prospects afterward. Thing is, she is now seeking out (and getting) employment in jobs that don’t necessarily relate to art history, but where they appreciate the skills she learned.
Another cousin is a WONDERFUL artist. Works in watercolors, among other mediums. But as her brother said, she likes her shoes to match her purse and coordinate with her other outfits. So starving artist in the garret wasn’t for her. She got a degree in art, then went on to get a Masters’ in art direction. She specialized with online stuff – she worked for Gymboree and AAA at points…. the beautiful travel pics on the AAA website were edited by her!!!
Thanks KathyD and Erica!
Thanks to both of you! I gained a lot of insight from your replies. She actually met with counselor this week and we talked about it last night. She officially made the change to BFA yesterday. She wants to ultimately end up back here in Houston. So, she’s now looking into maybe transferring to an in-state university with a good art program so that she can also do teaching certification in TX and graduate from a 4yr that’s better known for their art program.
She sounded much lighter already after making her decision. I’m happy for her and I’m proud of her. I know that she’ll land on her feet whatever she ultimately ends up doing from this point. (And secretly happy to know that ultimately she wants to be closer to me eventually lol)
She was making great grades and successful in the science but she wasn’t enjoying it. My older daughter is in Med school (all the way across the country on the East Coast),and they are very close and I think she was internally comparing herself to her sister. They are so different. I’m just glad she’s finding her own path and is following her heart.
I’m a lucky mom! ❤️
I was pre-med and real good at it. Hated it.
All she really needs is stubbornness. Grit. I know hundreds of failed artists who just did not stick to it and grab opportunities. My former ceramics teacher now teaches in Austin, and also teaches Japanese tea ceremony. To anyone, of any age, who hungers to throw clay, she is the best teacher. Tough, you will learn the chemistry and technique! But I went from zero to competent in 2 semesters when I was in my 40s.
Sorry TT. But I see how many people want to create. Had to put it out there.
IJC, feel free to contact me. I had those months of “my children will never find work”. But they will.
YAY! Love that she had made the change before the new year. Here is to an amazing 2020 for all of us! And someday I think Med School daughter might be asking Artistic Daughter for advice on Art Therapy for patients or something… just a feeling I have.
LOVE ceramics too, I’ve long wanted to take a class.. looking forward to hearing more about your projects! My favorite is Heath in SF! I would often try to hit up their seconds sales since the stuff is so expensive.
Do it!
I have been trying for years to find the most perfect coffee mug. I have it pictured in my head but have never been able to find it even on Pinterest or Etsy. It’s a floral motif, Victorian roses and ivy vines, with a vine handle with rosettes, bas relief. I would love it if someone could do that for my new house…
Oh, I know that isn’t a thrown mug (what I do)… but maybe check out community colleges to see if they have potters that do custom work!
Sorry about your Simon. One day, it might take a while, you will remember the good times and some of the sadness will go away. I wish they lived as long as us. But it’s worth it to love and be loved, even if it’s too damned short.
Thanks, Nanette. Facebook recently popped up a few “memory on this day” reminders that brought me some joy. 19 years, and it still feels short!
This month has been a total s**t show. I thought I would have to dig deep to find a happy story but as it turns out I don’t! I’m lying here in bed watching a How I Met Your Mother rerun and remembering how we named our precious dog after Barney Stinson. It’s the most perfect name ever!! He’s a bit of a magician, really funny and everyone loves him. So there you have it. No b***hing, just a sweet story about my pup! Feel better soon xx
That is a GREAT name! My cousins’ once had a dog they named Cosmo Kramer!
I love it!! XX
FYI, I’m still obsessed with Big Bang Theory. It is one of my all time favorite shows. My potato chip comfort food in TV form. I’m DEFINITELY not ready for new furbabies… but if I decide to get a cat again, I’ve already decided that I will get two. My one regret with Simon is that I didn’t adopt a companion for him. (by the time I thought about it, he had “CAUTION” written all over his file and the vet telling me that he wants to be an only child
But I pretty much know that if it is two boys, it will probably be Sheldon and Leonard. If it will be either Sheldon and Penny or Leonard and Penny. Yes, I know L & P are the couple, but one of my favorite aspects of the show was Sheldon and Penny’s relationship. I might consider Amy Farrah Fowler, but I have an annoying relative named Amy, not that I’ve seen her for years. I can’t do Harry Potter, because my dad’s Uncle Harry cheated my grandparents out of a shit ton of money, and my dad hated him so much that he told him “When you die, I will piss on your grave”… and my mom hinted that he actually did it.
Wait, so I am not the only person who wakes up at O’dark thirty and checks TTs site? That makes me feel strangely better.
Long time reader, first time caller…
I won’t go into details-and I’m keeping it light. I am off today, due to an incident at my school. So I am going to clean my house, indulge in some light retail therapy, and enjoy a whole 6 hours of quiet before my kids come home from school. Self care looks different for everyone-
Welcome! Cleaning is good for depression and I’m off for some retail therapy myself today as well! Trying to get my Xmas gifts finished before they all sell out on Black Friday. I hate the crowds and traffic that come on the biggest shopping day of the year! Glad you commented and enjoy your self care today!
This week I took my son to see the movie Harriet. If you haven’t seen it, run, don’t walk to do so. Cynthia Erivo is absolutely incandescent in her role as Harriet Tubman. And though I’ve known the basic story for many years, seeing it played out on screen made me realize what a giant in our workd that five foot tall escaped slave was.
I saw the trailer for “Harriet” not long ago in the theater. She was beyond amazing and the trailer makes her look like the super hero that she was! I can only imagine…
I am looking forward to seeing “Harriet” as well. I need to be motivated to keep going and to not give up on things that I want to do in my life such as returning to graduate school, traveling overseas, and purchasing a home.
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I’ve been reluctant to go because I’ve read that a lot of the story line is made up bullshit. Is it true that there is a white guy love interest?
I haven’t been feeling the last lately, either. But I came across angiedouthit on Instagram. She’s Mckenzie’s Mom on Teen Mom OG, the one suffering from cancer. You’d think that her feed would be a place of sadness, but it’s really not. She’s inspiring and her posts actually make me feel better about life each morning.
I hope everyone has a good weekend. It’s officially Christmas in my city this weekend so I plan to start decorating and watching some Christmas movies! 🙂
I’m not on SM. But have some roots in Oklahoma and she inspires people all over the state from her little town of Miami, OK (pronounced my-am-ah, not like the one in FL)
Fellow Shameless watcher here. I also just realized that my DVR has been collecting Shameless episodes for me which I plan to catch up on this weekend. Wish I could start decorating, but I still have to officially get through Thanksgiving and 2 big family bdays before I can decorate for Xmas. (Almost finished buying the gifts though—goal is to complete list this weekend) so once I get through the other stuff I can focus on the tree and other decorations.
Enjoy your Christmas movies and your weekend!
Angie really is an inspiration, if anyone has a reason to complain in life it’s her, yet she is always busy lifting everyone up.
Shameless is so good, I was worried what would happen without Emmy, but you don’t even miss her. I hope you everything goes good with all of your celebrations!
I can’t watch Shameless anymore because of PTSD. When our landlords sold the house we rented, we had a choice (NOTHING was available, especially at a decent price) between living in a car with 2 dogs and 2 birds all winter, or moving in with friends. Our life made Shameless look like the most functional family situation in a clean room. They are dying alcoholics. My boyfriend from 1981-1983 moved with his girlfriend and rented me his room (with a spectacular view). The rest of the house was SO BAD, the movers said it was the worst EVER. Dog poop and pee, cat poop and pee, HUMAN poop and pee (and blood and puke). I call it The Triple P. For 8 months, my dog lived ON my bed, her pup UNDER my bed. 84 stairs and I could barely walk. Nothing, not even the Zombie Apocolypse will ever be that bad. Maybe sadder, but not that gross. Ever. It’s funny now. More material for my book. Except no one would believe how bad it was.
I LOVE YOU TAMARA. And I love you other peoplez too.
Miss you, we’re here if you need an ear or a word. Please remember to take care of yourself when you can. Hugs
I asked you some questions and couldn’t find the post again. So if you asked any back, that’s why I didn’t answer. I hope all is well with you. Happy holidays.
Random happy story for you….Son got married in October, best most fun happy event I have been to. Yes I am prejudiced and yet….the hubs who is not a real party with a bunch of people he doesn’t know kind of guy…had fun. Everyone..listen up…being mother of the goon is the BEST. We show up, pay for some flowers, and that’s pretty much it. Hubs and I got to be cool mom & dad and send them on a cruise for their honeymoon. They were selected to participate in one of the “game shows”. When son was asked…name one thing you wish was bigger and one thing you wish was smaller on your wife….son’s response….NOPE ( I totally take credit for raising a brilliant man). They became boat famous and had a blast. Hope you all find some happy to help bring you back to your best selves and know that you are awesome.
My daughter and her 3 and 4 year old girls moved in with my husband and I 18 months ago after the end of a relationship. She took a year to finish her degree and landed a really good State job about 3 months ago. She is moving into her own apartment this weekend. I will miss many little moments, particularly running downstairs after a bath all sweet and clean for me to blow dry their hair. However, I’m looking forward to my home being clean and orderly and having some empty nest time with my husband. It will be a good weekend!
Good job lorelli! Talk about love and support?
I smell the clean hair over here in the WWWest, nothing better. I’m happy for you and your family.
It speaks well of your relationship with your daughter that you are both sad and happy about her move, especially when she comes with 3 and 4 year olds! I suspect that my folks would be thrilled if I asked to move back home, but I’m 48 and single and know how to talk them through how to work their TV. Oh, and when I am staying there, the dog comes to me when he needs to go potty!
And how awesome is it that your granddaughters will obviously be so comfortable in your home now that sleepovers with the grands will be easy peasy!! (Even with my grands, I was the kid who had them call my folks at midnight because I got scared. I ADORED all four of my grands, and miss them all the time, but I was also a kid who wanted her own bed and bedroom at night)
Ok happy story…I decided to order these custom pillows for my sons for Christmas. One for each household. Seems easy right? Younger son has 3 in his household, just 1 kid. Cool…other son there are 7 of them…yeah 5 kids so um…Ordered him 2 pillows!! These days most people don’t have big families but I love that they have 5 and pray they are done having them!! Funny part of it was the place had to email me because the 5 kids names…they weren’t sure who was boys or girls for some them LOL! I guess Randy, Riley and Bailee could be either a boy or a girl I hadn’t ever thought about it LOL! I’m a bad Gma!
Giggle. Oh the names…Gma, best gig ever!
I love being a grammy!!! And he looked just like my husband, straight out of the hatch!!!
Were they Craig Conover pillows?
I sheared off part of a front tooth – not a chunk, more of a slab, aka not that noticeable. Because of fear from both bad procedures, and shenanigans of the billing kind that led to an insurance fraud investigation, it’s been a long time since the last visit. Couldn’t put it off any longer.
I picked the 4.9 review on Yelp which was also on the insurance provider list, and went yesterday.
My tooth isn’t fixed yet but will be soon. The rest of the teeth/gums are in good condition despite the gap between visits. The dentist is an older man, who calmed my nerves by saying “should I have a drink or should you?”, and on the way out said “don’t wear the heels next time”.
So fight the fear you fear most and do it.
(Tamara is taller than me)
I have the same problem. I chipped my front tooth. I don’t have dental insurance and I am worried they will make me pay for a root canal.
Maybe consider a dental college. Especially the senior residents. For instance, many dental students at NYU do their residency at Brooklyn hospital. They’re supervised and the cost is much better. Perhaps you have something similar near you.
Great advice! That’s what I do when I don’t go to Costa Rica for major work. I have grad students do my work & it is all supervised by profs, so everything is latest techniques & double-checked. Reasonable prices.
I am about to go bra shopping with my 13 year old niece, I’ll let y’all know how that goes! 😘I remember it being quite a traumatic event with my mom when I was that age, so I’m hoping to make it better for her. Her mom pretty much abandoned her at a real young age so my brother has been raising her on his own for quite a long time, he’s doing a great job but I try to come in to help with things like this. ❤️
Success! We bought three bras, a pair of jeans, four tops and three tanks.. she’s a very cute and happy girl!! Yay! Target 🎯 rules!! All for around $150
Awesome of both your brother and you!! Bet she’s a real happy camper today lol
It is SO FUN to get a mini wardrobe. Mix and match and everything new. Best aunt ever.
Lots of depressing crap happening here. Its been an interesting week. BUT I am SOOOOO happy that my kids have the next week off. I don’t have to make lunches or get up at the crack of dawn to get them ready to go to school. Sleeping in for the next week sounds awesome! Too bad I still have to work but at least I will be rested.
And I am one of those people who loves Christmas so I am pumped to put up all the stuff. My husband refuses to do it before Thanksgiving so Friday it is on!
If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember that trees lose their leaves every year and they still stand tall and wait for better days to come. Quote from John Tesh fb page.
Looked at what came up in your catalog search Tamara, I read “Daily tea, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Donald”. How do people write so beautifully with humor and love during such harrowing experiences? Absolute gold. I think it was the dog picture that made me click.
My husband and I put a down payment on a lot to build our house. We sold ours and are moving next weekend. Us and our 4 kids are moving in with his parents until it’s finished. The funny part? They’re mega Trumpsters, Christians, and have no sarcastic wit about them. Very good people, just not what I’m used to. I…am the opposite in every way.
Sounds like a sitcom. Or a nightmare. Worth it all when that house is done. EVEN BETTER, YOU STILL ARE HERE!
Oh lord… good luck to you. I wouldn’t even open a can of peaches around them at this time, let alone mention impeachment (but if it happens, I’m making up a peach cocktail to drink every night).
Well I don’t know how this memory came to my head. Maybe it was the award show talk. My friend Heidi took me to see Tony & Tina’s wedding for my 30th. She was pregnant & my DD. Needless to say I was partying for the 2 of us. I had to use the restroom and came back to a conga line throughout the whole theatre. Finally got back to my seat to find Heidi in tears laughing. I’m like this show is not that funny. I had my skirt tucked in my pantyhose the whole time. So about 300 people got to see that hot mess! TT fun times like that help me to get out of funk. Take care!
LMAOPIMP
IT WAS MEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 Thank you, TT!!!! I had already known I was going to be drunk & smoking Newports tonight, and wanted somewhere to put my drunk, rambling thoughts!!!!
I was gonna wear my Dollar Tree pj’s, but I fucked up & wore them last night.
I’m pretty sure I’ve worn the same PJs for weeks. I’m the girl in those… “So there you are with your depression….: ” ads.
Naw, my shit is out of commission…I get bladder leakes🤣
Mercury is no longer in retrograde (as of November 20) so hopefully everyone will be coming out the terrible funk soon. Let me be the object of your hate for a moment. Mercury in retrograde actually affects my husband and me differently. We have fairly good luck during that time period. Our lives suck the rest of the time so I always know when it’s Mercury in retrograde time because of the teeny bits of good luck. Things started going to shit yesterday so I figured it was over and confirmed it with a google search. Y’all should be coming outta the funk while I descend! WooooooHOOOOOOOO! LOLZ
My health probs are too super depressing to post so fuck it…I am not gonna!
This is a funny story to me but I’m sure it won’t be to all of you…
Sometimes I forget I live in a snooty rich area even though my home is NOT. Day before yesterday I was driving my old truck by the mega mansions/tourist area. I just came through a spot where they were doing a one lane thing so they could trim palm trees. I came to the 4 way stop. Made my complete stop & waited for my turn. It was my turn next when some entitled rich asshole rolled right out behind the guy making his turn. I just rolled out at him until I was just inches from his fancy car. Luckily we both had our windows down and I leaned out mine & bellowed, “It’s a FOUR WAY STOP, MOTHERFUCKER AND IT WAS MY TURN!” His face went from rich guy defiance to freaked out astonishment. Heh. He actually had his finger up ready to wag it at me but sort of dropped it. I stayed leaned out the window as he decided his best option was to not say anything and just drive on through. I screamed, “ASSHOLE!’ as he did that. I turned and looked back at him and the flag guy with the tree trimmers looked impressed with the whole exchange! Felt good. Felt really good. LOLZ
The unspoken rule around these parts is in the event that two cars stop at the same time (I get that is not what happened in your story, the fanciest car goes first.
There is a four way stop to get out of my neighborhood. Everyone defers to everyone else. It’s a cluster fuck of “After you, no, after you” most of the time.
Fanciest car goes first? That would be an easier law to remember than the convoluted way we determine it now. I’d vote for a law like that…hehe.
It’s really touristy where we live so I normally do the “y’all go on” thing myself but the fucking arrogance of this guy really pissed me off. Every now and then you just have to road rage a little here in sunny Flori-duh.
I hope I made ya smile, TT. You do so much to help all of us get through our days. Thank you for that!
The perfect time to LOUDLY yell “GOODBYE KYLE!” and make a REALLY crazy face. He would have lost his shite. All over his fancy leather seats.
auugh, without even leaving the car you are in an introvert nightmare.
Giggling…and I loved her story too! This place is the most bestest, ever and wow (had to add the wow, that’s where my brain is these days).
Is it okay to ramble on these open forums??
My baby just turned 1 and it is such a fun age! It’s so cute when he stumbles and falls on his chubby legs and just gets right back up again like it’s no big deal! Wish adults were as positive as that! Now that he’s one, we’re going to start to try and pray for another one 🙂
We’ve been renting while we save to build our forever home on an acre of land that we own. But recently chain smokers moved in below us and tons of second hand smoke is entering our apartment. Very scary for our baby and the smokers don’t care at all. So we bought a little house and we’ve got 3 weeks to move but I haven’t packed at all. I’m procrastinating as always.
Does anyone else think moving is more stressful than a root canal? If we were rich I would use one of those services where they do all your packing and everything for you. My mom just did that to move from Vegas to FL and the moving bill was 20k!
GOOD LUCK! I think moving is the most stressful thing in life. Death, losing a job, breaking up is sadder. But moving is stressful it cost me $5,500 to move across the street and put stuff in storage 11 miles away! Fucking outdoor stairs. And too much stuff.
After your dream house, you won’t have to move again except on YOUR TERMS. Making this hell worth it.
My back and hips hurt. I’ve got heartburn stopped me from eating today and I’m 9 months pregnant with my third son. Surprise baby. I’m watching shark tank on binge because I’m too sore to look for the remote. I ironically have no decent ideas for inventing anything but ordered Turkey dinner delivery from seeing all.of the Thanksgiving commercials. It’s snowing buckets here. Have a good day everybody
Congrats on your baby! Pregnancy heart burn is the worst! But you’re almost at the finish line!
Maybe an overshare but I am going to be a single mom with this one. I appreciate your encouragement! I don’t want to bring in any political or religious discussion but I live in a state with choice. I know I’m fortunate for that yet the Father gave me his own choice of him or this baby and I chose the child so it has been a rollercoaster to get to this point. Having TT’s site honestly just helps somehow like an old friend that is there to catch up on. Love ya TT & your community!
I hope you have ZERO doubts that you made the right choice. A guy who gives you that ultimatum (even if you had chosen to abort) is a controlling dick who would have gotten more controlling and dickier with time. Three is a GREAT NUMBER for siblings.
Thank you! The other two have a very involved father we are just divorced. I’m ready for this journey. Terrified but sure I made the right choice
This baby is so lucky to have you as his mommy! You are so strong and awesome!
That means so much. seriously. I needed that today.
It is cooling down in NW FL so my cats are delighted and I am happy about not having to run the AC all the time. I have most of my shopping done (YAY) but need to do my grands and am, for some reason, obsessing over the Christmas ornaments I give them and my niece every year…easy fix, though 🙂
FYI to my crime watchers… Tonight Brothers recount driving Joran van der Sloot to Peru border as he attempted to flee murder scene – tonight at 9/8c on #ABC2020. They are claiming to have new information.
I watched “The Preppy Murder: Death In Central Park” last week. I love hearing the DA’s and Detectives talk about all of their processes in following leads, putting together profiles, etc.
Jesus. That’s one of the ones that haunts me. It’s right up there with JonBenet. I think of Natalee a lot, more than I should. van der Sloot is one sleazy MF. Makes me want to see Dorinda facing him down, dropping him with a clip.
Dying over “dropping him with a clip.”
A clip with razor blades for clamps.
Wow! Thanks! I have my DVR set for that but the writeup sounds like it is Natalie’s mother making a healing journey to Aruba. Van der Fuck’s dad must have helped dump the body. If so, he needs to rot in jail too.
His dad died between murder one and murder two.
A couple of weeks ago, I found a painted rock that was hidden by someone that’s part of a Facebook group (Rocker City Rocks). I posted the pic on FB, as requested then hid it for someone else to find. Then I bought a kit so I can do some rocks of my own and hide them for others to find. That kind of stuff makes me happy. On Sunday, doing a dog rescue transport–about 3 hours round trip. That also makes me happy. 💓
I was going to get into geocachig at one point and then decided to just sit on the couch for ten years instead.
Omg I read this and laughed so hard. It’s kinda me too lol
**Rocket not rocker
Keeping it light here, work stunk but not because it’s work but today my dog was super needy you need to hold me all day needy. Normally when i work from home her requires a 20 minute cuddle session as a drink my coffee but today its like he knew the gloom was here to stay and only he could protect me. If i could attach a picture i would.
Thankfully my neighbor is a saint with a fenced in yard and dog, she texted and asked for Hudson to go over and play with her dog.
Favorite memeory of this time of year is making stuffing with my dad prior to Thanksgiving ( we always travelled for it and not a single relative was to be trusted with stuffing) we always had a roast chicken because stuffing is best with giblets. While it is true i have not had the heart to make his stuffing recipe since he passed away. Thats not a downer since he preferred my baking and now i only bake his favorites for holidays.
I should probably bring out the stuffing this year as tribute.
Wow drinking started early Nd just noticed all the mistakes. I swear i am literate!
Encouraging all to get to a movie theater to see “ it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood”. Treat yourself and go to a theater that has the recliners. It’s a feel good movie that I have a personal connection to, and am totally recommending the movie as a chance to see positivity in action! TT knows I have a very personal connection to Fred Rogers…TT you MUST treat yourself and go see this!
The Beekman 1802 boys have been celebrating this for weeks on IG. I love them so much. They call their customers “neighbors.” With some, it would be kissass, but they are genuine.
I really want to see this – I was a huge Mr. Rogers fan. My parents have said that when I was very little I would sit and be completely mesmerized the whole time it was on.
The world could use a little Mr. Rogers these days.
That’s amazing you have a connection…I am a bit jealous. My mother still says I was addicted to that show & she’s probably right! I am planning to head to the theaters to see (I haven’t been to a movie in ages) because he holds a special place in my heart. Nothing but amazing memories!
Back in like ‘79/80 I used to watch a show called Picture Pages with Bill fricken Cosby!! There were workbooks that u ordered thru the mail (I was like 5 or 6 so my mom did that part) I still remember the theme song.
I am happy about a lot of things, but feel socially retarded most of the time; anxiety. I have no one else to tell, so you guys get to know, I stopped at Whole Foods on my way home, and got 1/2 lb of 90% lean fresh ground beef, and came home and made myself a cheeseburger that is so freaking good. I also used ketchup mixed with real maple syrup on it. Oh, it is so super yum. I know how to party!
This sounds like a confession. I hope you enjoyed your burger guilt-free. For me, a burger is about the CHEESE and the tomatoes as much as the beef. The Habit has the best burgers at a good price. But only American and “white” cheese. Everything else is so good— avocado, teriyaki string beans. Then that shitty fake cheese.
Heyyyyyyy!!!!! I have had 3 Long Islands, have 2 packs of Newport’s, and ready spill all sorts of bullshit tonight!!! Who’s a part of TT’s third shift????
Me! I’ve been drinking wine and was up all night, so probably not 3rd shift for much longer 😂 What are going to spill?
@The Other Shay says I like the cut of your jib, girl. Welcome aboard the SS Me.
Yassssse…..I’m on board, Bew. Where are the hot crew members? Cuz, a cougar needs to purr some cubs.
Think this comment is better for the third shift. My boyfriend of many years died suddenly with me some years back of a cardiac arrest. Spent the day with his daughter and we went to the cemetery up in East LA since it is not in a safe area ( his birthday) . I took her to The Grove afterwards in LA since she had never been. She loved it there and was amazed by it all!. It may my day to do that for her. I inherited his conversion van and have been meaning to plan a trip with my Golden in it but never have. I really need to do something with it since it just sits in front of my house.
Since I’m always exhausted from working 60 hours a week AND going to school, I wanted to do what I wanted to do today. So I got my nieces Xmas shopping done they’re 2 and 5, went to the gym and then took a nap afterwards.
Then I successfully made French macarons for the first time tonight! I made chocolate ones and vanilla, with ganache filling, buttercream, and raspberry jam.
“Then I successfully made French macarons …” ARE THEY FOR ME? 🙂 That is a hard thing to bake, congrats! .
I’d happily make and send you macarons whenever you want TT! ❤️
Woot!
Are you entering one of those Food Network Championships or something because macarons are THE TRUE TEST!
Ha! No way, I just got tired of spending $10 for 6 macarons from Whole Foods! They honestly came out perfect. Might have just been beginners luck
In the next 6 weeks I have: my baby’s first birthday, then my husband’s birthday, then Thanksgiving, then my oldest son’s sixth birthday, then it is fucking Christmas. Oh, and tomorrow we have to move back in with my mom for the second time within a year because my husband got laid off again. I go back and forth between crying and being calm. I know we are not supposed to be depressing on this forum, but this shit is stressful!
And somehow I packed up half of our house today by myself. Somehow I am keeping it together. I keep telling myself, at least you dont live in a war zone.
Geez that is a lot going on. I wish I had words of wisdom other than hang in there, But hang in there is all I’ve got. xo ~tt
Thank you TT. I actually sent husband to stay with his family because he had a breakdown and turned into a psychopath. I don’t know who left me in charge of literally everything, but somehow I am doing it. I even gave both kids a bath and they are sleeping in matching pj’s. I keep looking around for an adult, and it is just my reflection.
Oh this is progress. I wasn’t going to give unsolicited advice with no details but THAT was the right move, psychopath or not. You may need to go on a diet and lose 180 pounds or so… 🙂
The best medicine for depression for me for years was weed. When I quit, UGH. But, wine, Newport’s and this blog are a satisfying replacement. Mostly cuz TT reminds to me stop complaining about the bad shit in my life, think of funny shit, and grow tomato’s. Not in that order.
My yard kid completely emptied out my side garden and put in some new soil. So NEXT YEAR… I am going to be back growing tomatoes. My dead neighbor poisoned a lot of my yard(long story don’t ask. It was Hatfields and McCoys) In the winter I am just so sure I am going to putter in my garden. BUT THIS YEAR I MEAN IT!
The kid was supposed to come today. I paid him in advance last week because he needed to pay for a uniform for Panera. Two pair of black pants and black shoes. The thing is he sort of looked like he was being held hostage. He usually walks all over the neighborhood all the time. He seems like a good kid. He is EXTREMELY soft spoken and barely makes contact with the door when he knocks. He has excellent manners.
On the day I gave him the money for the uniform there was a truck in the street that supposedly contained at least one parent to take him shopping.
I’m not sure what is going on with him. One day he came late because his friends were going out on a Friday night he wanted to cut the yard and I didn’t want to be bothered so I gave him $20 bucks and told him he could do it later.
I’m kind of worried that the didn’t show up. It was sort of a Friday or Saturday thing so maybe he will come tomorrow. I am worried about him a little bit though. He’s kid of a skittish kid and not a scamming type. I am just not sure he is in the best living arrangement. Stay tuned…
I wish I could smoke a joint right now. Maybe I could actually sleep for six hours straight.
Fun fact… I have friends/relatives who think I’m uptight/judgmental on weed, when I voted for its legalization here in Washington state. The real reason I probably get a prissy look on my face? I’m afraid if I try it I’ll get a MAJOR case of the munchies, want to imbibe often, and then get even more fat. Now that I’m successfully dropping some lbs, I’m even more afraid of it even though I know there would be other benefits for me.
You managed matching PJs? YOU ARE KILLING IT. Seriously, it is a sign that you are Wonder Woman!
I recommend orgasms for times like this. Cheaper than booze & no ill effects. Don’t forget to fully enjoy the all-too-often neglected 4th stage of the Sexual Response Cycle. We have a special name for it, but make up your own. [Do I hear the flurry of those googling all at once?]
Lol, quit spying on me!
This too will pass. I know probably annoying but be grateful for your family and I’m cheering for you to get through it!
@LA_in_KY, sorry I’m late in my reply to your comment. Idk if you’ll even come back here to read this but in case you do, I totally relate bc as a single parent (even when I was married lol), I have moved more times than I can count. After divorce I moved my kids when they were all very young. Moving is the absolute worst and the I’ve learned the hard way that if you want it done the right way, do it yourself. Hired movers have charged me a fortune and they steal and break things every time. One tip, if you do hire movers I’ve learned is to put ur higher value and sentimental items in a box labeled in a different color pen and label & label those boxes contents as something of else much cheaper (like Tupperware or kids childhood drawings, etc—you get the jist), makes them less likely to want to steal lol) And it’s worth marking the fragile stuff as such!
It’s definitely one of the high stressors in life! There is something to be said about that saying “if you want something done right, do it yourself “! And remember that if stuff breaks or gets “lost “ it is just stuff. Filing insurance claim is tedious and stressful, too.
I’ve also had to do it near the holidays and bdays and empathize with your being overwhelmed. I don’t envy you one bit! But sending hubs away is a VERY GOOD CHOICE! I have faith in you girl! But in the long run I promise it will be okay!! Sending you good vibes and this too will be a distance memory one day. DEEP BREATHS! Once you are settled in a new place, one that is your very own, you’ll realize that you are indeed superwoman and it will have all been worth it. I know it doesn’t seem like it now, but you’re not really alone and it really will all work out! Promise!
Best of luck to you on the move and hope you’ll have happy holidays! Xo
Heyyyyy!!!!! Who’s here for third shift???
I am, I think..
Yay!!! What’s up in KY? I’m your neighbor to north, in Ohio #GoBucks
It is depressing as hell. I just laugh every time I can. Hey, get lost in Darren Knight videos on YouTube. Aka Southern Momma. That is what I honestly sound like when trying to discipline my son. But I am not as corny.
I don’t get to KY very often, unless Covington counts. Used to pass thru on my way to AL, politically speaking, you guys are making headlines. When the powerball gets really high, I go to KY to buy tickets, and bring back some of y’alls cheap liquor 🤣
Wine, check. Newport’s, check. 80’s music, check and check. Journey – yes please.
Um what congressional district are you in? I’m ready to fly up there and campaign in the fourth.
I think 10 or 15, Sherrod Brown. Hell, let me check
3rd
Just got caught up on The Oval, on BET. Highly recommend. It takes a bit to get used to Tyler Perry shows. He directs them like plays so sometimes it is like watching a play that was taped and put on TV. But he is getting better or I am getting used to his style. LOL. He only owns the biggest studio in the country right here in Atlanta and I am critiquing his director skills.
I just started his other BET series. Sistas. And there are already five episodes and I hope I do not watch them all tonight.
I haven’t watched either show, but plan on checking them out. I am hooked on the Haves and Have Nots, and the one with the couples that live in Maxine…can’t think of the name, cuz I’m inebriated
Saw pictures/clips of his studio opening and Bevy Smith (formerly of Fashion Queens on Bravo) talked about it on her radio show on Radio Andy. That studio is so fucking impressive, and I love how he showed the love to Black pioneers in the industry. I’ve read that he basically built a full scale model of the White House for filming. FUCKING BRILLIANT considering there will ALWAYS be movies or TV shows that feature the White House.
That is where The Oval is filmed. It’s such a great show on BET. You should watch it.
I will put it on my list. TIVO “updated” and Comcast and TIVO couldn’t figure out how to keep letting us access On Demand which pisses me off. So will figure out a way to watch online!
Is anyone reading this that is in another country? Everyone in ‘Merica is asleep.
it is only 11:47 PM on the West Coast. I’m wake and watching Friends reruns. I should be doing Netflix, but I’ve had enough tequila, I’ll lose track of new shows.
That’s good, too!!! I’m now watching 80’s videos, and rationing my last few cigs. How come music was so much better back then?? And if I start on Netflix I won’t sleep….I’m about to tease my hair, on ten pounds of eyeliner and turn on Michael Jackson videos
I’m all about George Michael these days.. the ONLY good thing about that shit show movie Last Christmas. (Seriously a disgrace to George’s memory).
Are you reading any comments other than your own? We have been talking to your for hours.
Lolololol…..for some reason I don’t get the reply option if there are several comments…..so I start rambling on some other shit.
I’m down to 4 cigs, which means I will be asleep soon…..
When you wake up and leave a new comment look under your comment box and click the first one which says NOTIFY ME OF NEW COMMENTS VIA EMAIL.
Gotcha
Good weekend. Cast finally came off and I was out and driving. Now the real work begins. But I feel so much lighter. 😁👍👍
Happy story. Kids inherited the family house. Could not sell it. Lost jobs, moved into house. Started fixing it up. Tons of work, borrowed cash from us. Daughter was contacted, was asked back to school she was laid off from, full time. She is living with us. Son in law fixed house, got it on market, sold for cash in a week. Today, everyone is convoying to do final move. And the house sold for enough that we will be paid back, co owner-brother gets paid, and they have enough for a down payment. From freelance in July to buying a home in January.
Plus our new puppy is weird and wanders the house all night, sleeping in random spots. She has a sense of humor. She knows how to be housebroken. But once a day, she wanders up to me in the (vinyl floor) kitchen, squats and pees looking me square in the eye. I go “no! Stop that” and she springs backwards, gives me a big smile and trots off. Then I let her out, where she finishes.
She also plays with eggshells like a cat would. Our 11 year old poodle chases her, has given the old dog a new life.
Btw, I have been in the depths. Bone broth, sleep and getting active do help.
The terrible 2s of doggie world. Testing… is she part husky or Aussie by chance?
Happy news of the week–great-granddaughter #2 just received a nomination to Annapolis Naval Academy from one of our state senators. She had to be interviewed by a panel of 5 last weekend, 4 Academy grads + someone from the senator’s office. Their primary question was why her resume was so thick (many academic & ROTC awards, state basketball champ, state essay champ, ROTC Scholarship, powerful letters of recommendation, etc.). Her answer was succinct, “Practice.” She still has to wait until April for final word, & has plans B, C, D & E in place, but the girl has worked off her tail to get this far, so fingers crossed–
Congratulations. How impressive is this young lady? I’m not suprised that she’s one of your grandchildren but still I’m very impressed. She’ll get this, I have no doubt. Het back up plans alone? Again? Congratulations!
*her (back up plans)
Thanks, Kipper. Yes, Plan B is West Point, which encouraged her application (she came in 2nd out of 221 in a summer program at The Citadel when she was 15/16). I’m not sure of the particular order of the additional back-up plans, but I do know that applications have been submitted to Harvard, MIT, Cornell & 2 state universities. Military career choice at this point is engineering. Although she is an imposing & gorgeous 6’1″ now, my favorite memories are those of her as a feisty tot. We had a family tradition of a family photo in the local paper of the kids & toys we were donating at Christmas as a kick-off to the annual toy drive. I remember when this one wasn’t quite 2 & she was directing the newspaper editor on how he should conduct the photo shoot. Fortunately, he was a friend & thought it was hilarious. She is one of 5 equally lovely & smart great-grands from 6 to 20, so I have others on which to brag in the future. The advantage of breeding young is that you get to see several generations turn out, & each one outdoes the previous.
This is great news. But I thought the orgasm post was the happiest news of the week.
Lol, I mentioned that things are chaotic and the best thing I did was start reading these comments. I’m always amazed by who is out there, and the luck of finding you all.
That is my happy comment. And thanks to all of you for just being able to get back to the place where life needs me to.be right now. Xo
GO NAVY!!!!!!
Correction: did not mean to denote nomination was by a state senator; it was made by the D.C capital “S” senator against whom I marched & to whom I sacrificed my real left knee in the name of Obamacare. And a P.S.: Just tonight learned the newest addition to my tallest baby’s resume is Volleyball Conference Player of the Year.
I saw a promo last night, “Bravocon, sponsored by Poise pads”! Just perfect. lol
The third shift is sucking hind tit tonight. Where the fuck is The Other Shay and the rest of the third shift?
It is an hour past this post… you still here? I am. It is 11:17 PM on the Best Coast. I’m watching Food Network drinking tequila.
Still here watching a two hour episode of Floribama Shore before bed. Don’t judge. About to lay me down. Having pre-Thanksgiving anxiety attack.
Oh and it is 2:40 NORMAL PEOPLE TIME!
I stayed up for you and The Other Shay but she seems to have forsaken us…
Perhaps she ran out of Newport’s and is sleeping it off. So she can come back and regal is with more later, I hope.
I fell asleep with my laptop on me! LOL
I thought you guy’s would enjoy this. I just ran into an ex RHOBH husband of a now “friend” of the show. I ran into Kelsey Grammer at the Beverly Hills Whole Foods. He looked slumpy and grotchety. He was waiting to be checked out. I couldn’t see what he was purchasing (I thought you guy’s might care). All I could think of is Camille massaging his prostate when I saw him.
Omg ROTFLMAO 😂 thanks for the comment and that visual!!! This is hilarious and gross at the same time! Thank you, Prycer!
GOLD STAR POST OF THE MONTH! And oddly, I do want to know what he was purchasing. I never imagined him shopping in a grocery store, isn’t that what the young brood mares are supposed to do? Isn’t cooking and cleaning and buying groceries right under “massage prostate” on their list of chores?
:). I was very shocked to see him, I actually did a double take. He was wearing gym clothes. Taller and heavier than I expected. I’m not sure if he still has a home in BH, I thought he lived in New York now. However there are several really nice hotels in the area, one is a block away from Whole Foods.
Did you tell him that down the street is a regular supermarket with a sale on the large cans of Crisco?
I don’t know if anyone is following this anymore but my husband and I were watching SNL last night and during weekend update they did the segment with the “Guy who just bought a boat”. My husband looked at me and said that’s Shep right? I nearly died of laughter.
Hubby knows who Shep is? What a craigh! 😂
In case anyone sees this … Brian and Tanner on a WWHL tonight (Tuesday).
Tomorrow (Wednesday) on Dr. Oz, the episode is about to the Jodi Arias case. Travis Alexander’s best friend “reveals the horror Travis faced in the months leading up to his death.”
This comment completely freaked me out about the days of the week.