I thought we might need another open forum. In case you missed it RHOA will not be airing a new episode tonight. They are trying to spread out the last episodes because of the three missing reunion episodes. This makes no sense to me, but the Bravo suits have spoken.
I am not going to recap Family Karma tonight, but I will eventually. I really like that show and I am just not in the headspace to do it justice. I just want to drink and sleep. Also, last week we learned that Vishal Parvani has crohn’s disease. He has since tested positive for Covid19. He is in a high risk category and I am sending him positive thoughts.
If you haven’t heard, you totally should be watching The Masked Singer. I find myself holding my breath for the “night angel” each week. I’ve never been overly invested in this show, but I am now.
Also, even if you are not a Survivor fan, you should be watching this season. It’s amazing. And I also look forward to telling my favorite nephew, Cho how fucking wrong he is with his weekly recaps. 🙂 He is starting to feel like the little brother I never knew I needed.
I just checked the garden and the cheat plants already have lots of fruit! I guess I should water them. lol. So I did. I guess should start paying attention to the weather. I am just so used to the rain.
Fuck I am watching the Orange One. This is horrendous.
Our essential business was broken into around 2am last night. Two assholes in masks and hoodies broke into every office on our floor.
Had their hands in and on my desk.
Didn’t bother going in today. Our ops manager lives in the city.
Bad enough there’s plague. Now I feel violated too.
Love to all. I have gin and wine. Pretending to have swans guarding our imaginary moat with lethal swan shit while I drink pink wine. By the pool.
Office tomorrow.
I am sorry about the break in. Even when they don’t take much, even in normal times, the feeling of violation lasts awhile. They are damned lucky they didn’t get caught. I wish they would have. Drink some pink wine until you feel better. ❤️
Thieves. The worst. I am so sorry. I hope they get what they deserve. I try to think that karma will deal with it. Still hard.
Good Lord! How horrible, I am so disappointed in some humans right now.
The masked singer is what I live for every Wednesday
In my abundance of spare time I have been familiarizing myself with the Gram, Twitter and TikTok. One of them spoiled last week’s reveal for me. I wanted to vomit when it was true! Ugh! Don’t want to reveal in case people want to watch from the beginning. Just sayin’ eeeewww creepy.
I’m so disappointed Atlanta won’t be a new show tonight. Guess I might have to watch God Friended Me instead. So sorry Vishal has tested positive for Covid19. I really like him & hope he’ll be OK.
The Tiger King on Netflix is entertaining. I want to do a Yoga insta routine or dance to some free online music concert, but I am surrounded by men with nothing to do but bug me. Ugh. Family.
No RHOA sucks! Why? We need the distraction!
I’ve been watching the Tiger King today while organizing and trying to work a bit. I get very little actual work done it seems. I had a moment last night. It was raining and raining. I felt so enclosed. I grabbed a yoga mat and a raincoat. Hubby and fur kid just stared. Heavy drips of rain of the roof of our shed landing of something, making a sound like a drum. Finally after that, I slept last night. Spring rains. Cleansing. I needed to get some air and space. Everything was annoying me.
Beautiful description here! Makes me feel your rain, Swannie.
Thanks, I appreciate. I fear I over share at times!
Those people on Tiger King are fucking crazy! It makes me sick seeing them treat those animals like possessions. No one should “own” a tiger or big cat ever. In my opinion, it is like a new classification of a mental illness.
That’s why I’ve been afraid to watch it!!! Now it’s everywhere so I might give it a look… when I’m desperate. Maybe. If I’m brave enough.
Please tell me there is no harming of the tigers, any form of animal abuse makes me physically ill, I just can’t.
Ok, so. This is why I treaded very lightly and watched a little first. I am passionate about several things (and well, opinionated about all things). The other drama and mind boggling disturbing stuff takes the front and center. I am all for the actual sanctuaries and actively fully support that I feel like I can trust and/or have personally interacted with. I was so mad that Bravo had a couple of episodes that groups claimed were “sanctuaries” yet appeared to perpetuate the whole “for entertainment value” philosophy. I am not intending to start a debate….sorry in advance. I was super hesitant to watch and hubby would not. He will now I think as he heard more details.
Overall it highlights the horrific morals of these characters with Jerry Springer type scenario is. Yes it shows the deplorable, disgusting, and completely unacceptable treatment of animals (not only tigers). Oh and humans, these characters cover all that is awful. It is worth the watch and is not one of those humane society commercials that cause me to weep for hours (and subsequently donate to those charities that I have fully researched and/or visited)
Oh it did inspire me to support the organizations that rescue and educate.
Swannie, I tried to watch the first episode and I felt uncomfortable. I got half way through. I know I have to push through and watch the rest of the series but I can say I have never in my life been a fan of zoos or any animal being kept in captivity.
Same. Yet I am watching again! Still disturbing always about the animals. My fur kid keeps stopping to watch too. She sighs heavily and watches in judgment. I hug her closely. Wishing we could fix stupid. Being educated about this all is the key. Well I have hope and faith…on most days.
I think I need to focus more on books or my 3D puzzles. Currently my work is a puzzle so my brain…thanks everyone for the support!
Don’t watch. I just finished the last episode and I so worked up and grossed out by these skanks. Honestly, most of the people that worked the “parks” were felons that were thankful to get a job. And no fault to them, many people who were employed were taken advantage of because why would they report illegal activity? They were scared they would be prosecuted by association.
The cats themselves are like magical creatures that have such power, are so alluring, normally sane people lose their minds to be near them. That part was interesting. The cats are not treated well and the conditions are poor, but the images aren’t graphic or anything as of episode three. Something to do—probably lots of better things to watch.
I’m trying to decide if I want to officially give up on my international vacation planned for late May and buy an antique Stickley dining room set instead. 25th wedding anniversary coming up.
I just rescheduled my May trip to Turks to December. Sandals and Beaches have shut down every resort until May 15, we were scheduled for 5/15-23. Very sad, it’s gonna be a long rest of the year ☹️
I am the same and I wouldn’t recommend watching it. I barely could get through the 1st ep without my stomach in knots and full of anger. It makes me sad and angry that people find these idiots funny while in reality these animals suffer
Tiger King was eye opening to say the least. It made me ill. Like…lost my appetite ill. I went back and forth between feeling disgusted to feeling sorry for those people. The treatment of the animals, the actions of the people, the lack of common intelligence: all of it was sickening. Even though I had all of these feelings, I am telling people to watch it.
What put the icing on the cake was that it made me remember that this type of person (white uneducated male) helped put our president in office… That prototype right there had that much say in the leader of our country. That should make all of us ill.
Tiger King and others of this type should never allow breeding. So wrong for numerous reasons.
Julie so sorry about your office. Guessing you are not in stay at home state? That is the biggest crime.
I can not w the orange one, what is it w his voice?
Feds sent Calif 175 ventilators yesterday, none worked. They are all being repaired now.
We know being Blue Trump isn’t concerned about California. Newsom says thank you and moves on,
SF hospitable has developed a covid test, got tired of waiting.
Dyson has developed a ventilator, is in production to donate 15,000. Thank You Dyson.
A few electrical companies are converting donated scuba masks to medical masks for health care workers.
I’m concerned about the states that have not issued a stay in place order. If the nation did this for 3-6 weeks, would had cut the virus’s spread.
Gavin Newsom for President in 2024!
😂🤣😂🤣😂 hilarious!
Newsom is one of the Democrats along with Pelosi the far right AM talk radio and blogs are going after.
It’s non stop crap about him. Not sure why but guessing because he has disagreed with the WH. Disagreeing is not a respected right at this time in history..
Give it a listen, stomach turning.
Is that Kandi on the Masked Singer this season? I love that show.
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So who is the something-a-saurus???
You should not be watching the orange one. I’ll forgive you for not recapping Family Karma. Will put Vishal on my prayer list.
This! I have nbc news on my computer at work, pick and choose the stories I want to hear, so easy to skip over any orange ones, ithey are so fricking embarrassing.
I’m jelly of all you people with fruit bearing plants already! My parents had lemon trees when they lived in Phoenix, I guess I was never there when they flowered, how gorgeous!
Another successful day at work, thanks for all your prayers.
Family Karma is good. I hope Bravo doesn’t pull a Mexican Dynasties on us with that show. Sad about Vishal. 🙏
Watch Making the Cut on Prime if you like Project Runway. They changed all the poopy stuff and kept all the good.
If you want something weirdly dark, Freud is good. Not history, more a blend of Freud and Sherlock Holmes. On Netflix.
I can’t wait to watch Making the Cut (it looks and sounds amazing) but programs like that I can’t pay attention too properly, my mind is too many places right now and I like to savor every detail. I still haven’t the last 4(?) Episodes of PR, I’ll wait to watch Top Chef too.
I fall asleep mid whatever I’m watching only to wake up not able to go back to sleep. We have over 100 patients, we have many over the age of 100, this shit would an absolute nightmare if it hits our building. It’s already hit the Navajo Nation because of a revival weeks ago. I just pray we closed our doors in time. Pray no staff members get it and pray if they do, they stay home…we do screen in the outer lobby everyone before they enter. ..k, done w/this conversation. I am so scared.
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Kipper, I am glad your patients have someone like you who cares so much about them. It’s so hard on the elderly in senior citizen homes that can’t have any contact with their families. You are their family now and I know you are being strong for them. Thank you. xo
We made it through another day. Tensions and anxieties are super high. Us older and or smarter (my DON is half my age, smart as a whip, kind and understanding
yet gains respect by doing every job in the building when needed, she’s amazing!
But pooped tired too now) are taking the brunt because we’re who everyone goes to on a normal day for comfort and advice. It’s taxing but then again, we made it through another day.
Aw, I know it’s very, very hard. I know your anxiety level is high, but just think of all the patients who feel comfort knowing you are there with them. I’m sure they all love you so much and so do their families. So thank you back at you! xo
Kipper, my heart goes out to you. Praying you stay healthy and strong too.
Kipper, ther is a dwarf Meyers lemon tree that is successful in a large pot.
Praying for you always, Kipper xo
You will not get me to watch Masked Singer, or 60 days in, Survivor or any of the other reality shows. Will watch the first RHoNY. It looks like Bethenney is stepping up again.
Your loss! Curious why won’t you watch? They are three very different reality shows, is it just the genre you don’t like outside of RHONY?
You are totally missing out especially with Survivor. I stopped watching Survivor a couple of years ago and watched last season since they brought back Rob and Sonya. Survivor has been really good. I have a big crush on Yul, that is one sexy ass man.
Sorry you will miss out!
Enjoy your night off. Have some GOID pork chops if there are any in your freezer. You deserve ALL THE GOOD THINGS! We love you. And your little dog too!
I’m sorry Vishal is sick, I hope he has a mild case. I cant watch the masked singer with all of the crap in there, they need to make the show 20 minutes long: sing, guess, knock down, reveal. I end up just reading who won.
It was a sucky day, I had to rush my husband to the hospital yesterday; he fainted in the shower. First we though Covid, since he has been exposed many times, then we thought kidney stone, since he was in such pain, but he has diverticulitis. He was almost septic and has a perforation in his bowel but they are going to see if it can heal before they decide to do surgery. and I CANT GO SEE HIM BECAUSE THE HOSPITAL IS LOCKED DOWN TO VISITORS. I dont even want to tell anyone whats going on because I dont want people checking in, wanting updates re: how he is feeling. He doesnt want attention either. Eventually I will have to tell his mother.
Oh no. I can’t imagine how horrid that must be. So good you got him there in time! I hope you get good news SOON. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
OMG, Ingrid. I’m so sorry you and your husband are going through that. I hope things get better soon.
I am so sorry. I can’t imagine how stressed you are right now. I will say a prayer for you and your husband that he heals quickly and you all can be together again soon.
Praying for you and your family. ❤️
Ingrid, so sorry about your husband. I hope he is able to heal on it’s own, has the best possible outcome, and is home with you safe and sound!
So sorry to hear about your troubles Ingrid! How stressful! I wish they would get a test that would tell which of us carries the virus but doesn’t get sick. Then at least one family member could be with a sick loved one.
I really want to help out, I sit here ALL day eating chocolate. If they had that test, we could start to volunteer. I think about my parents being in your situation all the time-it would be extremely hard to keep my father away. He would be very upset like you
If you ever need to vent your stress, people here are very kind. Sometimes it’s easier with strangers. Sending best wishes from Hoboken NJ. Sliceo’pie
I’m so sorry, Ingrid.
i am mourning the loss of all my assorted zinnia seedlings and the bulb fennel this morning. put the seedling tray on the porch for some sun and fresh air and the wind blew the tray right over, nothing to be saved. haven’t figured out if any garden centers are open for business.
We are losing many of our seeds and seedlings to the squirrels! My daughter is trying to make little tents over them so they can grow a little bigger. I don’t mind if they eat them once the sunflowers are fully bloomed though. I’ve also noticed some of the papayas have been knocked to the ground. Pesky little critters!
Home Depot and Lowes are open. I know their garden selection isn’t the best but maybe they will have what you are looking for. Good luck.
update! found 1/2 pkt. of zinnia queen red lime from johnny’s and whole pkt. of zinnia queeny orange lime from park’s and 1/2 pkt. of bulb fennell in the seed basket. don’t ask me about the zinnia names: it’s a mystery to me. anyway, resowing within the hour.
Home Depot I know is open in San Diego, as for other locations, unsure.
Prayers to Ingrid and everyone who is in a situation like that who’s hands are tied!
Love to you all and drink in bed and stream babies stream!!
90 day fiance addict over here. Hang in there TT. We will survive this plague bullshit with booze , TV and humor . Peace
The trailer for RHNY is scary. Very, very scary… they are in Mexico and someone — Ramona — is wearing WHITE pants. After the last round of poopy pants, I think she is just double dig daring fate for Montezuma’s Revenge.
And the dreaded orange self tan!
I’m not going to watch the Orange Shitgibbon live anymore. 1. He’s bragging about his ratings being so high, bigger than the Bachelor. I’m not adding to his ratings. 2. He lies, contradicts himself, then lies again. A local NPR station in Seattle announced they aren’t going to interrupt their programming anymore. I think the plan is to summarize it later, after fact checking, etc. I’ll read their reports instead.
On other news, I managed to get a massive order from Total Wine and More without my folks knowing how much I ordered. I don’t need their judgement! (they are teetotalers) The bottles I got today were wiped down (as were the boxes of wine) and put into my car. I’ll leave them there for 3 days to make sure they are safe. My mother is already policing me a little like I’m 15 again.
I for one am ok with delays in recaps. I’m not able to watch when they air, and I like to see the episode before reading the recap!
“ 2. He lies, contradicts himself, then lies again.“
So he’s beginning to sound like a real politician? Sorry, had to do it! 🥴
Most don’t within 5 minutes in the same speech.
Erica,
So TRUE… “Most don’t within 5 minutes in the same speech.”
They do it from the start, .001 seconds. It’s just politician speak.
I’m middle of the road as far as politics go; I like some right and some left ideas; however, I loathe the venom spewed towards our president by people who don’t educate themselves first. It’s just hate, plain and simple.
The CDC is in charge of putting the information out regarding any flu, virus, etc. They choked. I can’t blame Trump for their failures.
I can say I have seen people in my neighborhood and my community step up to help local restaurants, small businesses stay afloat. We are making conscious efforts to focus on the mom & pop restaurants, they need us. They don’t have global franchise backing.
I’m not going to get into this further, but the “CDC is responsible” – no Trump is. The CDC pandemic team was fired by Trump 2 years ago because it was put into place by Obama, and anything he touched, Trump wants to destroy. The CDC is telling us to shelter in place, etc. while Trump says we’ll be open by Easter and doesn’t practice social distancing or not shaking hands in press conferences. He ignores the science. Fuck, he looked into the sun during an eclipse.
I’m educated, and if you see my legitimate anger and concern about the current oval occupant as venom, that says a lot more about YOUR lack of education than mine.
That was a perfect response, Erica!terr
Thank you Erica. The failure of this administration is staggering. People who keep making excuses for them astounds me.
Erica right one,
The orange delusion must end.
Yea glad you got your alcohol! I hid liquor when I lived with my mom. It is absolutely necessary.
I feel seen! 🙂
CBS is no longer airing his “talks” but comes on for the Doctors speaking.
He has the power to fix a lot of this. 2 million test were donated to our country and they are sitting on 500,000. Why can’t we make testS of any significant number by now?
What is going on?
Something seems really off.
Why do states have to bid against each other for supplies just to have FEMA step in and out bid them all.
Trump said he would not step in, it’s called fair trade.
There it is, the businessman puts profit before lives. And he is all ours.
Do not leave wine in the car! Cars get hot in the sun, even when it’s not that warm outside. The heat will damage the wine.
Preach!
It is only getting up to 48 degrees here, and it is parked in the shade… normally I agree with you, but I’m quarantining it. I’ll try to sneak it into the garage later, with gloves on.
Hang in there, TT – we WILL beat this eventually! I’ve not even watched a thing on TV in 3 weeks now – there’s literally zero on I care about at this point. I did find a new YouTube channel that I’m obsessed over now, which I must admit I’m ashamed I’ve fallen for – it’s called Exploring with Fighters. These are UK guys who sometimes have people from other countries explore with them from various countries, including the US, but they do “urban exploring” – they hooked me in when they went to this abandoned billionaire’s mansion. The billionaire is in prison for tax fraud and there are literally millions in art and sculptures just left in an unlocked mansion and it’s in Japan and everything, sadly, is getting ruined. I can’t believe all this stuff just gets left behind like that and no one bothers to lock the doors. Oh, I also learned that in Belgium, when someone dies and has no will nor heirs, all their stuff in their house is just left there until the house collapses – what a huge waste. The Exploring with Fighters guys cannot even stand people who go in these abandoned properties and spray paint and they don’t steal – it’s just their love of exploring old things. They have gone exploring in the Maginot Line, old WW2 underground tunnels – fascinating glimpse into history. They went to Vlad the Impaler’s castle in Romania and got an overnight stay in it to explore too, even in a lot of the areas that are roped off to tourists during the daytime. Please pray for me – I spent all afternoon hunkered down under this lockdown and was still watching them at 3 a.m. this morning – ha ha ha!!! I cannot even explain this weird attraction I now have for “urban exploring” either. I fear I won’t survive the spring/summer now – ha ha.
Where can we find this show? Sounds fascinating!
It’s a You Tube channel called Exploring with Fighters – just do a search on You Tube for it.
I have all of the Family Karma episodes on my DVR. Haven’t watched yet. Just finished Tiger King and have PTSD because my 8th grade picture sports a mullet that looks like Joe Exotic’s. And I am female!
Blond on top, too? That’s great. 5th through 7th grade were not good looks for me. I think 8th and 9th were the fortunate years. Then. Not so much.
Is reading here really missing out? Seriously, I read here first and then decide whether to watch a show.
I keep hearing about Tiger King. At some point I will watch it. My go to though is all the vet shows I watch on a Sunday.
There are no vets (sadly) on Tiger King actually in charge of any animals. The people pretty much learn thru experience and who wants to do that with tigers, cheetahs, etc? It made me really sad that people continue to patronize these crazy places where money is first and the animals are last. And don’t eat the pizza!
The pizza🤢
Belladonna, please, spraying watching only, fear we could all lose brain cells
I felt like the animals were the inspiration for the show, but more like scenery/background. The main characters were greed, ego, mental illness. Strangely compelling. It’s making me rethink going to any zoo.
@JillyAnne, thank you for sending me down the rabbit hole of Exploring With Fighters.
I apologize if you, too, develop an urban exploring addiction – ha ha ha!!! I seriously cannot stop watching these videos. Some are not all that great, but there is so much rich history intertwined in their adventures in exploring too. I just stumbled onto their channel by complete accident one night watching another channel, when it automatically went to the next video after that one, which was an Exploring with Fighters one. I loved when Dad smuggled a dog across the boarder and took him home that someone literally had thrown in her kennel over on the side of the road – the dog is named Fudge and now lives with Dan. I love that he has such a heart for animals. I love that all the explorers are not interested in stealing from these abandoned places, much less damaging them further – it’s just the love of exploring abandoned places and learning what secrets and history they hold.
For everyone who is suffering from insomnia or anxiety, may I suggest going to YouTube on your bedroom tv and putting on thunderstorms to sleep by. I love the mountain one or you can get black screen ones. These really help me to go to sleep quickly and sleep deeper (plus a couple of kitties). Being post-menopausal, my sleep patterns suck, you get hot and, of course, you have to get up to go pee in the middle of the night. Or just use it as background noise. We had erected a corrugated tin awning over our back deck at the old house and I really miss the sound of the rain hitting it. Stay well all. Physically and mentally.
I have always been a fan of white noise then I learned there are various colors of noise. There are plenty of options to blend sounds for different uses. Google it!
I just don’t generally enjoy them. Okay, watches Top Chef, watched Project Runway. Apparently I do enjoy a few of them. Will go sit in the corner because I don’t know what I watch.
If you’ve ever seen a pic of someone holding a baby tiger at a sanctuary then don’t watch the Joe Exotic documentary! Seriously! The first episode I was like “this guy is cool”! By the fourth one though I practically hate his guts!
Isn’t it karma that now he is in jail? Now he is living his life in a cage. I feel no sympathy for him whatsoever.
Things get real in episode four. Very disturbing footage.
for me, tv tonight is pretty good. 8:30e/7:30c cbs bob loves abishola, 9:00e/8:00c outdoor network longmire (just starting season 2), 11:00e/10:00c amc better call saul second showing of new episode.
A few days ago I commented on a new show called Almost Paradise premiering tonight, Monday; March 30 at 10 pm Florida time. I was wrong about the channel. I said it would air on TNT but it will be on WGN. I’m hoping it’s good and I would love to get TT’s and her followers opinion of it.
Tiger King is the absolute worst content available right now. Animal abuse galore. Doc Antle taking advantage of teenaged girls. I see the fascination with the main characters, but really all these people need to be shut down immediately and never to own another animal ever again.
I agree the story is disturbing, but if it stops someone supporting personal zoos, that’s a great outcome.
I really hope that’s the ultimate outcome, sadly if we weren’t on an almost national lockdown I fear idiots would be lining up to visit these places.
JustJen I agree. I could not watch very much at a sitting, another person had it on. Some of the most disgusting people I’ve seen on tv. We have federal laws for primates, elephants plus others. Why not cats? Horrible.
How do you know that he has the virus? He doesn’t mention on his twitter at all.
Okay so I’m now furiously Pissed. One of my kids is in Oklahoma because we didn’t think it safe for travel to Houston and college hadn’t made final decision about going online yet when decisions were made.
Their news outlets are touting a fake testing company that claims to be with Abbott Pharmaceutical and charging $250 for tests which will give fake drive through results. I’m picturing the idiots standing in line somehow thinking that Tulsa is getting priority over NYC. Some towns are yet to even shut down non essential business. Like there’s a little town that has all the food and groceries for the south side of Tulsa that everyone goes to bc it’s closer to drive over their bridge than to fight traffic and they just now got the memo this morning that this shit is real. I’ve already gone round and round with a 12 yr old cuntsatchel reporter who believes the company when they told her they’re FDA approved. She’s a transplant from waaay up north and clearly got hired for her tits. Sorry, but backwards ass young reporters should not be given assignments for a worldwide pandemic! I’ve already reported it to health department, CDC, HHS, FDA & the mayor and governor. They’ll not be shut down in time to stop the idiots from wasting their time and money while potentially infecting others. I need Lala and Rand’s PJ to evacuate my kid out of there! WHY ARE PEOPLE SOFA KING STUPID?! Currently having a panic attack thinking about my kid. And she is 20 going on 9 currently bc I stupidly left her with her sperm donor father who I divorced when she was a newborn on the basis of safety so I guess jokes on me being the idiot in that scenario. Now she has Stockholm syndrome from her asshat captor (my shitstain of an ex husband who is also a fucktard and drinks orange koolaide) I’m beside myself with worry. And I was doing so much better. Now these fucktards are gonna expose my kid and by time I can get her home have to isolate her from my elderly mother. Can someone just shoot me already and get it over with? Omg I’m legit having a nervous breakdown. Sorry but I had to tell someone that doesn’t know any of the parties involved just to try to appear calm. FML
SORRY FOR THE RANT BUT I CANNOT HOLD IT INSIDE TO MYSELF ANYMORE!
But for realz, journalists have some sort of responsibility to keep the public safe too amirite? It’s literally on their TVs like a fucking commercial for the snake oil. Fuck all the fucking fucktards and the fucking horses their dumbasses rode in on!
And today I have to go out to get medicine and replenish supplies for my mom. I am not having a good day. 😭
Delete if necessary. Apologies but my mind ain’t right boss.
Never mind. I’m feeling so much better knowing that orange one is sending “things” and thank goodness for the “my pillow” guy.
I.Just.Can’t.
I am so sorry that you are feeling so out of control right now. If it helps, you have an internet stranger hoping things calm down for you.
Thanks so much 🙂
IJC, is there any way you can get your daughter to come home? She can isolate from your mother for 14 days so you don’t get sick with worry. These are anxiety ridden times and I hope this situation can resolve quickly. Hope you feel better tomorrow. Throughout the year, especially during the Holidays, you do everything in your power to make it nice for your family. It seems that most of us are always constantly worrying about our parents, children, siblings, friends etc.. It never ends. Try and be well and hope.. this too shall pass. xoxo
Laila, so glad to see you here. I was asking about you but I’m so scatterbrained I can’t remember which post it was under. Bless you. You are always so very kind. I’m okay today. I finally got a decent night of sleep after unplugging from everyone and everything.
I needed a place to vent in order to appear sane IRL. I have a meltdown about random stuff usually once a week. They don’t call it the sandwich generation for nothing! Pay me no mind. Lol.
This will all work itself out in time. I’m an admitted control freak as is this particular child. I’m not happy she’s staying with the idiot but she is smart enough to keep herself safe. I trust that much. I’ll get her home eventually. It’s complicated.
And thanks to TT for providing a space where I can vent. It’s difficult for everyone. This is more valuable and appreciated than you know. If my musings are over the top please delete.
We finally got our WiFi back up so that should be helpful. I need to not watch the tv. It gets me worked up too much. I’m planning on catching up on some Netflix and prime shows that I haven’t had access to with no WiFi. This plan should keep me from being exposed to all the news breaking 24/7 and press conferences that get my blood boiling. I am going to have to make an effort to take time for myself because I usually meltdown when I’m super exhausted. Self care is important.
Please stay safe yourself. I’m horrified at what is happening in NY. I get daily updates from former colleagues, family & friends who are on the front lines and it’s definitely enough to make everyone go nuts. Cooler heads seem to always prevail in situations like these. Trying to keep calm and carry on, which is easier than it sounds on some days. I’m back to “this too shall pass”.
Hang in there too and prayers for you and yours and everyone else’s health and sanity. The serenity prayer is very applicable in situations like this. Xoxo 🙏
IJC, Thank you for asking about me, I saw it and it cheered me up. I also don’t remember which thread it was on. Here in NY, I just watch Gov. Cuomo’s briefings, he’s been terrific. His brother Chris has the virus, he’s okay, self quarantine in his basement, which is where he will broadcast his show.
I misread your comment. I thought your daughter was stuck at school. I was thinking “what school is still open?!” If she’s with her dad, that is okay. I have one of those ex’s myself, so no need to explain. As long as she is safe, that is all that matters.
I can’t believe your WiFi and your cable! They need to get it together, it never seems to work. I remember a few months ago when your cable was out for over a week due to ‘maintenance’.
Thank you TT, IJC and everyone here. I hope and pray that everyone stays safe. I will pray for everyone here for peace, comfort and health… add a touch of love too!
Hugs
I am actually glad there isn’t going to be a reunion…it would have been a shit show for Kenya
Anyone thinks this will be over in a few weeks is wrong. So sorry. As long as some Governors keep business as usual this virus will keep spreading.
Quite a few younger people who have recovered from the virus are left with out taste and/or smell, some are having lung problems not knowing if it is permanent.
If you live in a state that has not locked you down, do it yourself. You don’t need a room of toilet paper. You can not allow anyone in your that doesn’t live there. The rules are out there, please follow them.
Do what TT does, behave as if you are a carrier, don’t kill anyone. Toss those gloves after each wearing and do it before you get in ur car or home.
I’m concerned about al of you that are not shut down.
THIS. This is exactly what ignited my meltdown initially bc no state orders where one of my kids is. Not going down the rabbit hole of that again but FFS, what is it going to take for some people to finally use critical thinking? IDGI. Ignorance will not be bliss for very long.
Btw, thanks for kind words on other thread when I was not doing well. I remember reading it briefly but came back and couldn’t remember where to reply.
Also, if anyone is into Ozarks, I binged it today and have only 2 episodes left. It’s a good series on Netflix!
Stay well, Calipatti, and everyone else who reads here. 🙂
Scary times. I hope you’re feeling better today, but I understood if you’re not. My state has done very little. My family has hunkered down; I only leave every 1 1/2 wks for groceries and to check things at work. I’m annoyed at other parents in my town who are continuing to let theirs gad about. I’ll have to be the bad guy who keeps hers home awhile longer. I love Ozark; husband and I are rewatching some of last season first (we forgot where we were).
Thanks Toddy. You are absolutely doing the right thing with yours. I just got word late last night from the medical school where my other daughter is in DC, that theirs is one of the only other Med schools whose curriculum is fast tracked like NYU’s, so they’re putting 4th year students on the front lines and their third year students are going to be next. They’ve all technically completed required hours for clinicals even though they haven’t even done their residencies yet. It’s now already a level 3 pandemic in NY. DC is predicted to be same in matter of weeks, and other metro areas across the nation will follow.
So, I tend to focus on the smaller things that I have more control over as a strange coping mechanism for the bigger things I have zero control over.
Healthcare providers are getting really sick and we’re going to resort to things unheard of like this. It’s definitely scary yet what they’ve signed up for. I haven’t prayed this much in a long time. I get super angry when I see people not taking it seriously and not realizing how much others are sacrificing. Have no control over that either. Sigh. I’m doing better under circumstances. It is what it is. That’s usually my default motto. We made it through AIDS and SARS, and will make it through this, too. Glad you’re being responsible and taking care of you and yours.
When I’m relatively sane I tell people to respect the virus rather than fear it. But with that respect comes responsibility to adhere to the guidelines for everyone’s safety. We will beat this in time as there are so many brilliant minds working on it’s vaccine. In the meantime, I still pray a lot.
Love and prayers to all!
This is horrifying.
Thank God for Family Karma.
Many prayers for V and his family.
He is young and strong….I believe he will be okay.
Love to you all from Houston.
I want a Meyer lemon tree!
This is horrifying.
Thank God for Family Karma.
Many prayers for V and his family.
He is young and strong….I believe he will be okay.
Love to you all from Houston.
I want a Meyer lemon tree!
Never ever ever an Orange tree.
Fellow H-towner here. I got my Meyer lemon trees at Cornelius. They are delivering or curbside pickup according to emails I received. Mine took 3 years to bear actual fruit but seems we have lots of time…. can get smaller ones to grow in pots if you don’t have a yard but they definitely have to be covered or brought inside even in our mild winters. Plenty of time to google how to care for them. But most say they can tolerate down to 32 Fahrenheit; I’ve found through trial and error that the sweet spot is 37 degrees but usually just cover them when we get down to 40 and keep them covered until it warms up in early spring. They’re pretty easy. I really enjoy mine. Citrus spikes are also necessary. Good luck! 🙂
So, I thought that somewhere on this thread I talked about a male cousin of mine that loves Donald Trump trolling my mother’s FB page after she shared an anti- Trump article from Yahoo. This cousin is my age, 37. Why would he think it is be appropriate to try to contradict my mom (his aunt) on her own personal FB page? My mom is 69 years old, with a comprised immune system. And he is named after MY Deceased Father. So he is being rude as fuck to my mother, whose dead hisband he is named after. He seriously thinks this Corona Virus is a plot to take down the president.
My dad would be so embarrassed. I am embarrassed. Sorry, I am venting and totally blown away by this asshole. Who is fucking rude to their aunt on FB?
These times bring out the best and worst in people. My family is hunkered down but there are several in my town ranting on Facebook about the government trying to take all our freedoms, hoaxes, etc. I want to re-evaluate living here. Your cousin needs some friends to spar with; that’s just disrespectful to treat his aunt like that.
Thanks for replying to my post. It makes me sad because this guy is really alt right. So I have to break all contact. I cannot in my right mind associate with someone in that group. Blah, he was one cousin was used to be close with but he has gone off the deep end. I just can’t with him anymore, and that’s sad.
I hope Fox is finally reporting that we are in deep shit and this is not a hoax.
LA… I didn’t see this before I posted my comment below. I feel you. I was extremely close to the cousin I mentioned. But he has been in prison (for drug dealing, which I could live with actually) but he’s also has a history of lying and being belligerent and violent. He says that he is bipolar but has it under control with supplements or some such shit. He probably does have a mental illness but I doubt he’s been sober long enough for an accurate diagnosis. I’ve essentially cut him off for my safety and my parents’ safety. But something will pop up or I will come across a picture that reminds me of our childhood together and I so miss that, and what it could have been now. I’m sorry.
JFC. My aunt is a Trumper (my grandfather would be rolling over in his grave if we hadn’t cremated him. LONG time, old school Dem back when the Republican party wasn’t even taken over by nutjobs) But I would NEVER EVER say anything rude to her on her FB page! You need to help your mother mute his ass. I’m only still her FB friend b/c she would bug my mother about it Several years ago she tattled on me to my mother for playing Farmville. This may have been what, 5 years ago or so? Whenever it was popular? I was 43. Living in my own home fully paid for. By me. Her son close to me in age was out from his stint in prison and living in her guest house.
I read a few comments and stopped. I’ll read tomorrow, taking tomorrow off, I’ve made myself availableto to work Thursday already working Friday. I normally work Saturday thru Tuesday 12 hours, that’s changed because of staffing issues I’ve helped on nights too.
We made it through another day….we have close contact to people who are sick outside the building but fingers crossed it’s the same upper respiratory bug that has tested neg in our population. There is another URI that has been tackling both staff and residents but all neg for Covid19.
This is no fucking joke people! Stay home! It’s the absolute one best thing you can do for yourself, your family, your friends and neighbors. It’s the absolute best thing you can do for your Country!
Our healthcare system is hobbled and the aftermath is going to bring much loss and pain.
Please stay home . We’ve got to allow time for infrastructure to catch up. If I were younger I’d be in line to help crisis cities right now but I know my place and I know if I can protect and care for our amazing patients right now? This is where I need to be for now.
Family discussions today were weird because no one wanted to say, “don’t come home” vs. “Need to come home and ride this out”. We all decided it’s best I stay for now.. DH who annoys me more than not made it clear he didn’t want to say no to me coming home but I’ve had more exposure here through employees than my Dh and daughter (and her bf, why not…he’s a sweetie and can’t work right now so he’sat the house,) plus we know staffing will get tighter, where can someone get new daycare? I I can’t even with the problems.
We made it through another day. I come here nightly now to gain strength in everyone’s support. Thank you TT, kisses Banjo, followers and commenters? No words, I feel your support and pray tomorrow keeps our building safe.
I haven’t been saying much here… But I am grateful for your posts Kipper letting us know you made it through another day. You are my hero. I’m immensely proud to know you. Stay safe.
Major respect for you, Kipper. You’re in my prayers. Going forward have you and co-workers put a plan in place for a front line house? It’s sadly something already in place here. No one wants to be separated but in the long haul it can also save lives. Will be clapping for you tonight! xo
RHOOC season 1 is on Bravo. I’ve been watching it since 5:00 am. It’s a welcome distraction.
Ohhh back when it was so good!
It’s so good and actually realistic! Sad what it’s become.
Today is April 1. If you are not on a WIC or food stamp program, please wait to do your shopping. The first of the month is always the only time that the less fortunate have to get critical supplies and food for their families. Just a friendly reminder to keep our communities strong. Let’s give them the best of the selection before we all run out to replenish. 🙂
Well fuck. Didn’t realize you were going to Publix when I sent this. I was just passing it along since it is going to be even harder for those people. Hey, if anyone decides that they have the balls to go out and it’s the first of the month, there’s no shame in that game. It’s about survival at this point. And that old saying “It’s a dog eat dog world and I’m wearing milkbone underwear” has never had greater meaning than now! Sorry if my timing was shitty.
How many WIC/SNAP customers do you run across at your giant Whole Foods?
Easy cobra. Probably none. Not my usual shopping place. I said I was sorry and I meant it. Not a mind reader and intentions were good. I’m glad you got ur shit and are back home safely. Think about you often and you’re always in my prayers. We’re all doing the best we can.