What’s on your mind? I’ve been taking the day off as much as possible and watching Big Brother Live Feeds and hanging with the Big Brother folks in comments here. ICYMI I literally caught myself on fire while recapping the last Big Brother. Because, of course. As I was typing this the feeds finally went down for nominations. The feeds have been insane all day. Everyone is losing their minds and threatening to DOR.
Now that feeds are down I can start catching up on Love Island. Is anyone watching that? I’m not recommending it, it’s a bunch of vapid hot 20 somethings fucking each other. But, it is great for days like today when I just want to zone out and stop worrying about the technical issues on the site. I just poured my first glass of wine in over a week. I never turned the lights on today and have been having a dark, quiet day. These days don’t come along too often. No anxiety, no depression, and just quiet time where I don’t stress about anything and just eat, and sleep and watch bad reality TV shows. I was going to recap MAFS Australia today. But the Big Brother feeds were/are too good today. I deserve an IDGAF day. So I am taking it. What are y’all up to?
I’m about to eat chicken fingers and tater tots. The Tamara that goes to the grocery store is usually all organic everything. Nothing processed. The Tamara who went yesterday was BUY ALL THE CRAPPY FROZEN FOODS! lol.
I got a special delivery of my special herbal products yesterday, so I’m enjoying one of them today while binging on random YouTube shit.
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
My fav herbal product is called “Bubba Kush” and it’s about all that’s got me through quarantine & helped me sleep at night.
I’ve been in a general training for my new job with my old company for the last week to learn their values, policies, and procedures. Since I already know all of this by heart I was basically getting free money last week, next week is when the actual work starts.
I’ve been binging Yellowstone when I have time. It’s really good.
Oh, I had one of those type of weeks when I was teaching! They made me go through new hire orientation b/c the previous year I was hired as a leave replacement after school started.
Another woman I knew was also coming back to the district after some time off (and her husband, my former teacher, also was still working for the district)
We got a little silly in one part of the orientation (the break down of the insurance policy we’d get if we lost a limb on the job!) and the assistant superintendent (who we both knew very well) threatened to send us to the Superintendent’s office like we were misbehaving 9th graders. He was joking, but the actual new hires didn’t have a clue and were HORRIFIED. We just laughed and quieted down a little.
That sounds like a good time! Mine are by zoom and I’m trying to look alive and actually interested during the training…it’s not easy lol
I was a veteran teacher and went through new teacher training with a bunch of 12 year old teachers. All of my life, gay guys like me. Like before we even say hello. My much older sister used to sometimes go clubbing with me on holidays and she would tell my parents “it’s not her fault. She is just sitting there. And any gay man in the bar comes over and foreigners. ”
So me and this guy that I immediately know is gay and very smart are sitting side by side bored out of our minds. So we started playing hangman while pretending to take notes. I started drawing penises on the hangman guy. It was fun and we were besties. So we went out to dinners and out for drinks. He was VERY good looking. And all the young hot teachers were LIVID with me for being “in a relationship” with him. One night we went to grab drinks and get gets all serious… In the south you never admit you are gay if you are a schoolteacher. It may be obvious but it is never said.
So he looks at me all serious and outs himself as gay. I laughed. Dude, you took time off to “attend a conference” when you really flew to California for a Cher concert. You are not hiding this very well. But yes, everyone else hates me because they think we are a thing and they are all younger and hotter and angry.
Sorry rambling.
I love that story! And yes, even in the 80s and 90s it was a thing to not out yourself even in the PNW.
I mean, we knew two female teachers who “lived near each other” were a couple, but no one ever said it out loud.
I wish I had had your super power though. I had a few good gay friends in college, but neither of them came out until later. Hell, I knew before one of them did; I thought he was gonna tell me he had cancer when he finally came out to me. He too asked how I guessed. Um, the nekked Calvin Klein ads you put on your wall because they were “artistic” usually only had men in them were a clue and I was the one who offered kleenex to every girl you dated and then dumped when she wanted to “get serious” like make out.
Happy Labor Day TT & Everyone!!!! I’m spending the weekend getting drunk. OK, I’m already drunk, but that’s beside the point. I’ve been working from home since March, and just hurt my back (it was a twerking accident from watching P-Valley, that’s my story & I’m sticking to it….), so I’m on short-term disability now. Who does that??? LMAO *I’m Talented* So, if you could help my Yankee ass out and post several times a day, I’d appreciate it. Please & thank you. Don’t make me come down there and smother you with yankee-doodle-dandy kisses. #HaveCaneWillTravel
Fellow drunk Yankee here. I hope your back feels better!
Hey Yank! Good deal on the free money….I’ve showed up at places to listen to shit for free, so, SCORE! And thanks, I mostly can’t clean up after my pets, so #winning, that’s all fallen to Mr. Shay. He also fixes drinks on command, so let the healing begin….it might last a looooong time. 😉
HOW IN THE HEAVEN DO THOSE LADIES ON P-VALLEY DO THAT POLE DANCING SHIT? What they do should be an Olympic sport? Some of the routines look athletic and some look like they’re floating up and down. I can’t imagine what strength and flexibility (and creativity) it takes to do that. It ain’t your NayNay’s pole dancing, that’s for sure!
I keep thinking I need a job because I am pretty poor, but I can barely do the garden and house and animal stuff… At least I can nap when I’m tired. My eating and sleeping are still a mess after my bird. My longest-time friend died 10 days ago; I haven’t even confronted that yet. Autopsy will take weeks-months. I’ll deal with it then.
Have fun this holiday.
xoxoxooxoxoox I am so sorry to hear this.Thanks for all you do for this site and for letting me drunk dial you. That courtesy goes both ways. Call me if you need me.
Nanette, please accept my sincere sympathies, and you know, us old biddy’s on this site love and support you. *hugs*
And if either of us could bust those P-Valley moves, we probably would’t be here talking to each other now….lmaoooooooooooooooooo. Those ladies are BOSS. #MissMississippi
And if Nene could have busted those kinda moves, and we already know she couldn’t, she wouldn’t have ever been on RHOA. If I had a time machine, I’d go back & get her an Olympics caliber gymnastics trainer to spare us all.
Now, if you are looking for a pole dance partner, we need to start practicing. I’m old AF, but have most of my original parts. Not the ones we need, but we can deal with that in rehearsals.
Also, eating & sleeping are underrated, so do more of each, and when you wake up check your ass in here with us. We need to know when to eat, too. <3
Nanette I am so sorry to hear this. Please try & take extra good care of yourself during this troubling time. I think this might be a great time for you to get a new job. It would take your mind off of your loss as well as provide a bit of extra income. So sorry to hear your feeling sad. Honor those feelings. You are facing a loss & five yourself the time & space to grieve. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Keep on keeping on.
Xoxoxo
Marc
@Nanette – Virtual hugs soul sister I feel your pain, it has been 10 days since I found my longest time neighbour dead and my brain is still processing – I have not had the time to grief as dealing with Spanish Bureaucratic Bullshit.
As much as I am also impressed by the pole dancing on P-Valley that is not quite the job I see you in due to your boobies if that is where your sideways creativity is taking you. No No No Nanette!!
Bless your little Irish heart and every other Irish part.
So sorry for the loss of your friend. I remember when my brother died I didn’t cry for a week, then one day it just hit me like a ton of bricks..grief is tricky that way. Take care of yourself ❤️
And if you really do want a job, I know a lot of companies hire WFM customer service reps, especially this time of year leading into the holidays. I used to do that type of work and it’s not bad..you get to stay home with your animals and chat with people all day, granted some of them are angry assholes.
Nanette I wanna give you a virtual hug and hear all your great stories about your recently lost friend. I’m sorry and hope like someone else said you take some time to let the loss settle in.
Being poor sucks. I’m feeling that myself and unsure which life choice I need to make. At a crossroads. Exploring some options myself. Good luck to you friend.
I’m so sorry Nanette. I lost a dear friend last year who was more like a sister to me. She was one of the few people I could open up to and tell all the embarrassing shit to, the family secrets, the stuff you don’t want anyone to know. It sucks! I will be praying for you.
Oh geez, I’m so sorry about your friend Nanette. It’s such bad times, I’m sorry for your loss.
ALL these women do poll dancing, maybe I should have learned, it might have helped my marriage! I’m amazed at all the plastic surgery people are getting during lockdown. I saw Sonja had a face lift, she looks AMAZEballs! Very natural. I looked up the doctor cause live in NYC but it’s like $50,000. So that’s probably not gonna happen! It’s probably a better idea to put more money aside for my son’s college. He only has 2 more years to go.
Oh Nanette, I am so sorry for your loss. Don’t let anyone push you into doing “normal” things too soon. I made that mistake and my family thought they were just being helpful. I ended up having a seizure randomly whole watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year and the only thing any doctor could suggest was stress. My thoughts and love are with you during this horribly difficult time.
❤️
My sincerest condolences, Nanette
Why are Yankees so damn demanding? Get on the Big Brother Live Feeds with the cool kids.It’s been a VERY exciting day. I ended up posting twice today on my day of doing nothing. I hope to do even less tomorrow.
I’ve had the weirdest day. Nothing bothers me. I truly do not give a fuck. If the website is unstable I don’t give a fuck. If my host wants to dump me I don’t give a fuck. I’m just really, really really, chill today. No anxiety. No depression. Just completely chill. If the predator gets me kicked off my hosting site, I’ll find another… I just do not care anymore.And not in a bad way. In a blissful way. I have just released all the stress…
If only you could bottle the secret sauce of bliss and not giving a shit … sounds a lot like heroin.
Today kind of feels like a lot of heroin. I think I was fucked up from the get go. When I was a 6 or 7 year old child in Libya, I had “soft days” like this. It was basically an IDGAF day. Totally chill. Everything is fine, but also back then things seemed…veiled or something. I remember thinking I could never tell my mom about it. Our villa was the last one before the desert. I remember walking around alone in the desert feeling kind of weird and content. Today was like that.
Us yanks are like Tarzan, manners weren’t always stressed, although my grands found a fucking charm school up here that I was sent to….LOL…They should have saved the dough and took me to Disney World. But, I digress…..
Those calm days in the middle of a storm of bullshit remind me of eyes of the storm, so make sure you have everything you need to come out on the other side of this shit. That’s an order. We won the war. *sloppy wet kiss*
I had to go to classes at the “Women’s Club” in Ridgewood NJ circa mid70’s. We also had dance lessons & we had to wear these old fashioned shoes that could slide on the floor and girls in a skirt or dress, boys a jacket & tie. It was EVERYTHING I hated as an awkward 13 year old- 5 ft 10, 115 lbs & a bad hair cut. I was not attractive 7-16. I’d stand there knowing NO one was going to pick me or I’d get stuck with another git who couldn’t find a partner. I didn’t learn a damn thing but I got a story…
I discovered Impress Nails. And I keep buying them. a lot. I have about 150 boxes. Prob more. Their website is the best $$) I have them all in one medicine cupboard. Sometimes I open the cartons so I can stack more in one pile.
They are filed by color. From ‘crap! I better get 5 boxes of this one in case I REALLY love them’ to ‘jesus, this is ugly’
There is something seriously wrong with me
Don’t judge.
There is something seriously wrong with you. Tell me more. Are these like Lee Press On Nails? (old people reference) . My nails are crumbly and my hair is thining out! Is this an old people thing? My hair and nails are all awful.
What ever happened to Lee Press-On Nails? I have really thick nails and I like them shortish, so I never paid much attention. And now they’re gone!
Also send me your ugliest set. I am terrified to get a mani pedi.
In the summer I have to get a pedi regularly because of the thick sole build up gets so bad my feet HURT.
I haven’t had one since Christmas.
I HURT.
I might break down and get one.
I am sitting at a drive-in watching Tenet. Well, trying to get into it. As you can see I’m failing because I checked in to see if TT had anything new up. I love John David Washington (Denzell’s son), but just can’t get into this movie. Unhinged is up next. I’m hoping it will grab my interest.
Ohhhh, I want to see both movies!!! So jelly!
I think I would fall asleep immediately in a drive in. I used to date a guy who literally wanted to go to every movie that came out. I liked him A LOT. He made me feel safe. So what do you do when you are in a dark public place with man you feel safe with? If you say sleep…. lol. This was really what broke us up. I liked to sleep next to him in movie theaters and he was mad I didn’t watch the movie. I’m kind of narcoleptic. So when I feel safe and protected I fall asleep before the opening credits. AND HE LITERALLY wanted to go to the movies every day.
That used to be my dude, he fell asleep practically as soon as the lights in the theater went down, and I wasn’t the one that wanted to see the shit in the first place.
But back in the day when I was a little kid, the drive in was the spot! My mom had a pinto hatchback… my mom & stepdad would go to see something, I’d be dressed in pj’s, but they’d let me play outside right at the car. By the time the feature played, they would have layed the hatchback down, and I would pass out. Always woke up the next day in my bed. Sigh. Those were the days…..
Last film I saw on the theater was Doctor Sleep starring favorite actor Ewan McGregor. I am all about going to the movies. Yes its expensive but I love sitting with my boo in a theater eating popcorn & cuddling while staring straight ahead at the big screen. Haven’t been available to go since Covid 19 shutdown Massachusetts in mid March. No plans this labor day weekend as my boo is visiting family in CT. I did go to Harvard Square Cambridge Mass on Thursday & hit my 3 favorite independent bookstores. Also hit the pastry shop for a ricotta pie to take home & enjoy when he comes home on Tuesday. That’s all from here. Safe & happy Labor Day to my extended friends & internet family at TT Tattles.
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Marc
OMG.. MOVIES IN A THEATER. I MISS THAT SO SO MUCH.
John David was so fucking amazing in BlackkKlansman. Time to watch that one again. I’m just going to start it. My mom tells me to “pick a movie” that it “doesn’t matter” and then when I try to find one she’s “not that one, not that one”.
I had quarantine brain so missed out on all the convo about Tenet. Have no clue about it, but the response hasn’t been good. Unhinged I’ve heard about, but I’m a big ass chicken.
So there has been talk on Twitter, etc. about the future of Black Panther. I’m a DC girl, but I freaking LOVED that film. Some think that the role should be retired with the passing of Chadwick Boseman. I’m not sure I believe that – the idea of Black Panther is so important. Representation matters so, so much. It might be too soon, but I first started to think about Micahel B. Jordan. Yeah, he played Killmonger, but so what? People would get it; they don’t give the general fandom the credit it deserves; the studios cater to the nutjobs who still live in mommy’s basement.
But my parents watched Black Panther this week for the first time. They totally got how good it is; even said when we were watching that this was young kids, especially young black kids’ Star Wars. (yes, kids today are into SW, but they were meaning the FIRST Star Wars. I was 6 when Star Wars first came out. I used to get so mad when my cousin would tell me girls couldn’t be a Jedi)
But now I’m thinking of John David Washington. I think he could be Black Panther.
Too soon??????????????????
Not too soon for me, that’s a great idea, hopefully someone there has had that same idea.
There’s a drive in about 15mins from my house. Gonna have to make a plan to go. And I have quarantine/menopause/COVID/weary voter/disabled brain, so I get it. You seem like you were raised by wonderful parents, as evidenced by your post. ANd now I’m passing out. G’night.
Oh yes! John David Washington would be amazing to take over as Black Panther. I think it could be done appropriately…honor Chadwick in some way and John David would truly be perfect. I think Chadwick would want the sequel to continue as planned without him. That role was important to him. I read he really thought he would be able to resume the role that he thought he could beat his cancer. It’s all very sad but I think he would want it to live on.
I love the DC movies. I always loved the Fast & Furious movies too. I love action stuff.
I did not get into Tenet but still love John David. I binge watched Ballers because of him.
I did really like Unhinged.
I heard that too, that he really thought he would beat it.
Others have said that in the comics, T’Challa’s sister becomes the Black Panther at one point. I also think she turns evil, but whatever. I am not sure Letita Wright is ready for that, acting wise.
If you haven’t seen BlackkKlansman, I recommend! Also, I saw 42 when it came out on video; the bio pic of Jackie Robinson played by Chadwick Boseman. I’d forgotten that was him – my dad doesn’t pay attention to movies, but when I mentioned he was Jackie, my parents both remembered it.
I should have posted this here, sorry!
The hate for Tinsley is sad. Has anyone out there ever used Coupon Cabin? I was buying something and did a google to see if there were any discount codes. With Coupon Cabin you have to submit the receipt and wait for a check? Hell no. How do they stay in business? I’m curious to hear what experiences you guys might have had with CC.
I think Tamara talked about it a while back.
I didn’t know a Tinsley was sad. That makes me sad.
By “it,” I meant Coupon Cabin, not whether Tinsley is sad about something.
In the summer I have to get a pedi regularly because of the thick sole build up gets so bad my feet HURT.
I haven’t had one since Christmas.
I HURT.
I might break down and get one.
OMG this is so creepy!!! The photoshopped “twins” aren’t even the same resolution! Light and shadows aren’t there so they are floating on the sofa. A third grader could do better. He needs to be in a Psych ward immediately.
Okay, I did not post this here… things are getting spooky.
Okay, I did not post this here… things are getting sp**ky.
Happy Labor Day Weekend to all you gorgeous peeps.
I am in the calm before the storm phase for multiple reasons which has been building since March 14th 2020 – Winter Is Coming!!!
If today was my old normal I would be in Wild West coast of Ireland having a grand time at our yearly story telling weekend, we are going virtual this year instead however it is not the same.
Yesterday’s story was from a Viking in Iceland about his grandpa, then we had Ger Wolf singing story teller who was the dogs bollocks.
Long story short I am virtually in CAPE CLEAR, Ireland’s southern most inhabited Gaeltacht island, 3 miles long by 1 mile wide, lies 8 miles off the coast of West Cork and has just over 100 inhabitants – I am at home this weekend.
Have a great weekend peeps, when I count my blessings, I count you all twice. May God bless you.
Yes Happy Labor Day. Its getting up to 118 degrees here in the Mohave Valley Desert today and I have a lot of indoor things I need to get done.
Not gonna happen. Instead I’m making it a who dunnit slasher esque movie day with Body Double, Basic Instinct, Kiss The Girls and Sliver if time permits. Other than not wanting to deal with some of my own hot topics, not sure what this says about me. Enjoy all..
If Joshua takes this site away… I will miss you all.
Go read my comment on the Josh post. Fuck him hard, girl!
Girl… keep looking for alternatives. Everyone, if you don’t have Twitter, start looking how to find her there so if something does happen, we can find this site at its new home.
FUCK HIM.
Just a few more days to tote the weary load. Go fetch your best hat or derby and don’t forget to put on your red shoes and dance the blues. Fuggetaboutit.
I went to get pedicures with my husband today. In addition to our masks, they had rolling plexiglass dividers between us and the people next AND the nail techs. Nice, because I dislike chit-chat. Off to Publix, Wendy’s for our Saturday Frosties and home for a nap. I wish such relaxation for you all.
That’s how the nail salon I use is set up as well. They only allow two manicures and two pedicures, appointment only. Like the door is locked and you text that you’ve arrived. Rare for my area where most ppl don’t seem to think anything is amiss. A frosty sounds so good! I had a Dr Pepper shake from Whataburger and I’m totally addicted. I loved it!! No one in my bubble agreed with my assessment of this newly found treasure. I highly recommend trying one though!!
Eating and drinking my way through the weekend. Smoking a Boston butt tomorrow, looking forward to that. Mmmm…bbq.
Craziest thing I’ve done since everything went sideways: I cut my own hair. I mean, I didn’t even hesitate with the scissors. I found a video of a girl that brushed all of her hair up into a unicorn ponytail, mid forehead. Pick a length, and WHACK. You can use the scissors to sort of cut into the blunt ends to soften it a little and just like that, long layers. I did the same thing on the back of my head, center of the nape of the neck. WHACK. There went the length. I cut like 5 inches off, plus weight. It was so freaking hot. I’m glad it’s gone and I”ve paid for worse cuts. Go figure.
I’m sort of at the Brittany Spears shave my head point.
I threatened to do it. Hot flashes and hair halfway down my back? That shit had to go. Self hair cuts only at this house from now on. Boom, money in the bank. Only slitghly weird heads. Heh.