How is everybody doing? Lots of people haven’t been commenting that much. I’m starting to worry about some of you guys. I’m sorry I have been a negative nancy these days. I’m not in the best of health at the moment and I’m just trying to keep my head above water. It’s okay if you are too. And even better if you have some good news! I’m up tonight aka this morning with tummy issues that have be running to the bathroom. As a kid my family called it “The Tripoli Trots” lol and I am doing a lot of trotting if you know what I mean.
With Thanksgiving on the horizon do you have any special family sayings? We had a particular family whistle when we were out shopping and trying to find each other again in the store. Some of our sayings were in bad Arabic. Think Arabic with a southern accent. Like, Bucharan In Sh’Allah. The literal translation is Tomorrow, God/Allah Willing. It’s a think the Libyans would say when your car was in the shop but never really ready. You could get that for days. We would say it a lot when sort of putting things off. It’s like, I’ll try to get to it tomorrow. Or it’s a Ma’Lesh. That’s probably a gross mispronunciation, but Ma’lish means basically never mind it’s good. Living in Libya we learned lots of phrases that meant, essentially, we will get to it eventually. 🙂
Boycotting Thanksgiving
I’m skipping Thanksgiving again this year. I can’t leave Banjo and don’t have the bandwidth for all the family teasing. I’m the baby of the family and it seems like a fun thing for most everyone else. I’ll miss my sister’s cooking though. She’s amazing. I’m looking forward to Black Friday. Not because of the sales but because Nancy From The Smokies is going to come help me get my shit together. It will be embarrassing and humiliating as fuck. But, I really need the help. Please pray for Nancy.
A huge shout out to my friends here who send prednisone for Banjo. It is helping so much. And someone sent me a shit ton while she was on vacation in Mexico. Speaking of Mexico, the RHOBH went down yesterday for an all cast trip. That should be interesting.
Tomorrow, Jen Shah’s right hand guy, Stuart, is expected to change his plea in exchange for officially rolling over on her. I thought he had already done that. But, I guess it was just offered and he is going to seal the deal tomorrow. We might get some interesting news there But, I will probably sleep right through it. It’s 7am and I never went to bed.
So what is going on in your neck of the woods? I miss hearing from everyone!
It sort of seems like we are “on hold” right now, at least to me. October here in Michigan was rain, rain, rain and now November is cold, cold, cold with touches of snow. Sorry to hear about your stomach issues, there is nothing worse than trying to settle in for the night and have that “feeling.” I am glad that Banjo is doing well, I love hearing about him. I also will be skipping Thanksgiving this year. Or celebrating by myself anyway. Not trusting a lot of people to be honest about vaccinations and where they have been. But I have a warm home, two ShihTzus for company and a good friend I can connect with by phone. I would love to be there to help Nancy, I will be there is spirit!
Aw, you are so sweet! Thanks. Nancy will probably regret coming. I am not good with people in my house. Especially, people I KNOW. It’s going to be hard for me to accept help. But I know I need it,
Not only may you need it, you deserve it! You bring us so much joy with your posts we want to just pay it back in some way.
I’m the same way about my house! Hang in there, girl.
Miss hearing about MAFS. Not complaining. Not wanting to take time away from Banjo either. Just letting you know at least one person is still watching. 😂. I hope you feel better soon.
Struggling here but lurking still. I’m knocked up with twins and sick and exhausted so happily skipping the holidays. I feel burnt out from everything happening to the point that I’m trying to avoid reading about the trials and spiking my blood pressure but the cooter comment mentioned on Instagram has me curious. After all this time I started following on Instagram. The Instagram people are…different than the Twitter folks for sure. Anyway, I hope you feel better soon.
Oddly, I prefer my Twitter folks. But I have more followers on IG an account I do not even run. LOL. Nanette tells me when things are going on, Usually.
I’m off to sleep.
I do not twitter, I have enough crap to keep up with, but maybe I should try.
I went to 5 funerals this year, and that seems like a lot. We were afraid that there would be 6 but that one seems to be improving. What are the chances that two relatives would be on ventilators (and get off them) within 18 months?
My husband is doing well, he still has unexplained pain in his feet and legs, and kidney issues, but they are stable and he is overall so much better. He is finally going to retire, though he hasnt been to work in a loooong time. That will also give us a few more dollars which is great because we are stretched way out right now.
Oh here’s a good story! My friend’s boyfriend lost his dog, completely gone, (I cant remember how he got away). They were bereft, he was chipped, they notified everyone, hired a dog tracker, everything. Almost a MONTH later, yesterday he was found by the highway near home, and a kind person was able to get the dog into the car and saw his collar. He is safe! He lost almost half his weight, and was in the vet on an IV due to dehydration, but once they clean him up and de-bug him, he is going home!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone, I am thankful for YOU .
I’m so happy to hear about the dog. That’s my weakness
Ditto I’m a sucker for any shaggy dog story xx
Happy news! Good to have a pet chipped, because any vet or shelter will know who a pet belongs to and get it home.
Before I had a smart phone I was seeing notices for a lost cat. Saw the cat staring at me from under an RV about three streets away. I can tell someone the area I saw the cat, but in no way is that cat letting me near it. I can at least let them know the cat is okay for now.
My anxiety if off the chart. Can’t get appointment with Dr until 12/15. A friend recommended Benedryl, so I have been taking that, seems to help but makes me tired. Don’t know what I’m doing for Thanksgiving, maybe order takeout from a diner. I don’t have any family since my husband passed and his family doesn’t include me in anything since he passed. Oh well. I’m alive and that’s one thing in my favor. I wish us all, health and peace and love.
My condolences That is unkind to not include you. I wish you the same.. Health, peace and love.
I highly recommend CBD oil.
Hi Sharon, I am sorry for the loss of your husband and the behavior of “family”. We live far from family and I am thinking we might do a restaurant dinner this year. no muss mo fuss. whatever you decide. I wish you peace.
I am here almost everyday. I do enjoy your writings and I also enjoy the comments very much. I like that when you’re having a shitty time, you say so. I bet that’s what makes me enjoy reading your posts. Getting that human touch (sometimes a slap) really sets this site apart.
I had a cat who lived very well on prednisone for a couple of years. I was happy that it worked on an issue that wasn’t easily diagnosed, not without unlimited funds, that is. So, I sincerely hope that it is the cure Banjo needs for now.
Myself – I’ve had an unusual week. On Veteran’s Day, I had two grand mal seizures. They call them Tonic-Clonic seizures now, which is kind of fun to say. I was at work for the first and in the ED for the second. First time ever having them, and I am 55 and live alone. Thank God, I was at work – not something I’ve ever said before! I don’t remember anything and had a total memory erasure for about a 15 hour time span. I’m starting to feel somewhat normal and hope I can rebound back 100%. It did take quite a bit out of me. I am getting a special smartwatch that will detect them and send out notifications. Thank God for technology.
Super scary about the seizures. I’m same age & I am coming to terms with a chronic illness. I also finally caved and ordered a smart watch (isn’t supposed to arrive until next month!), but I am grateful for the technology, too. Thank goodness you were at work around people!
The smart watch can be a lifesaver. I had a co-worker who wasn’t coming out of the bathroom. We noticed and went in and she was unconscious on the floor. She ended up being okay. The memory loss had to have been scary.
I need to know more about this Smart Watch.
I just bought one so that I can slowly try to get my health and fitness back, and I believe it also tracks sleep, heart and other stuff. The good news is it’s cheap. The bad, I only just ordered it and haven’t got it yet, so I can’t really speak for it. But I found it on a site where I had googled 30 best tech gadgets. They seemed to be selling a lot of gadgets from different small start ups. So I’m going back cos there were some really good ideas. The promotion for this watch was ‘why are so many older people (? Hmmm) buying these watches?’ Welp, because they’re cheap and they do most of the things the usual expensive ones do but way cheaper. I want to see what my heart, sleep and breathing are doing. I also bought a weighted blanket, also not here yet but close. Feels like a hug, apparently, so safe way of getting one! The watch brand was Kore, I think and I paid maybe 68 Australian dollars, so it’s be way cheaper for you. That site had some really helpful and interesting gadgets, I thought it’d be all tik Tok ring lights and kid stuff, but no, some very clever ideas and cheap. I’ve moved into a very small place by myself, my youngest graduated high school yesterday in a bizarre ‘True Grit’ themed ceremony, replete with John Wayne quotes on monitors. Given what we learned about John Wayne and the audience being mostly Asian and islander families, I was a bit disturbed! It’s just me and the Maine Coons, now. We don’t have Thanksgiving here, it’s ramping up to Christmas fast. Good luck with Nancy, good decision. We could all do with a Nancy!
Please let us know how you like the weighted blanket! I feel like I need one?! Thanks! Recently my sister came from Boston and helped me organize my apartment, paying it forward-
The one I’m getting will detect if I’m having a seizure and will notify people and call 911 if that is what I want it to do. It is called the Embrace2 and is manufactured by Empatica. It is only available by a prescription. The doctor told me that an iWatch can also do this, but I’m an Android. There is a monthly fee for the service, so if you have an iWatch, you may be able to download some technology that will monitor your health and send out notifications for certain events. I’m looking forward to receiving it so I can cease taking the anti-seizure meds. Those meds make for a short fuse and I’d rather my fuse stay as long as possible – because I know myself!
I got a Fitbit at the first of the year as I was starting to try to regain a healthier lifestyle with diet and exercise. I didn’t see the need to order the expensive watch. Ends up that Fitbit was a piece of crap and it wasn’t recording even my sleep correctly. After having some acute episodes of my chronic illness advancing, I found out that the new iwatch has fall protection, a ton of more accurate health info and it even has ECG capability that can be accessed. I might as well live alone too as my mom lives with me but she’s pretty much confined to her bed. I’ll be able to put emergency contacts on my watch so it will immediately alert whoever I assign that I’ve fallen or am unconscious, and I can send the ECG info if necessary to whomever. I’m sure I’ll have to get my kids to set it up for me but I think it’s going to give me peace of mind and it’s waterproof, doesn’t need a landline like those older fall protection things. I am hopeful it will be helpful. We shall see…but I’m amazed at the technology advancements and all the stuff it can decipher from being on your wrist. I never paid attention to stuff like this before & wrote it off as a waste of money. Facing mortality can really change perspective!
Possessing a device ala “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” had crossed my mind before, but wasn’t something I was supposed to need until I was much, much older. I love my old fashioned analogue watch with a battery that lasts more than a year at a time. Maybe I’ll just wear two watches. That was a fashion statement in the mid 80s but usually with swatches and more than two of them.
I just moved halfway across the country and have been having issues with all the stress. On an upside, your posts with the Allie Brosh drawings make me smile. My best friend bought me her book last Christmas and I don’t think I laughed as cried so much from just one book.
Take care of yourself Tamara and I hope you feel well soon.
This is an odd time, the holidays are always bring out melancholy for me. My husband has been struggling with asthma/breathing problems for 30+ years. We finally saw a pulmonary specialist a couple of weeks ago who is actually interested in finding out exactly what he has: asthma, COPD, damage from working in a steel mill in the 70’s without any protective equipment for over 10 years, former smoker, etc. or some combination thereof. Hubby underwent a CT scan of his lungs and testing yesterday and we go back to the specialist on the 29th so hoping for some definitive answers and treatment options. My 83 year old Dad has an aortic aneurysm that has finally progessed to the point where he may need surgery so this may be his last Thanksgiving. He sees the surgeon in 2 weeks and will find out more then. Lost my 11 year old boxer in July. But we have many blessing as well. We have fairly good health, a steady income, don’t struggle to pay the bills, a comforable home, a 4 year old ornery Havenese, and an upcoming vacation in Antigua to look forward to in January.
Hi Tamara, I’m fairly new to your site, and I wanted to tell you that I enjoy it so much. I’m touched at the personal relationship you are putting out there. I’m not familiar with Banjo, is that your fur baby? I have lots of fur babies and a couple of grandsons, who are the greatest!!
My family used to call that the backdoor trots, lol.
I’m sorry to hear about your health issues and about Banjo’s as well, I’ll be sending prayers for you both!
thank you for asking about us, it’s so nice to have positive vibes going out in the universe.
Have a great day and a Happy Holiday!!
This may be good for a giggle (or harsh judgment), but please don’t try this at home. (Or if you are so inclined, do!)
Being of a certain age, I was feeling nostalgic for the days of my youth (and tired of the humdrum). So, I started my own channel on a porn website. To help you envision it, picture the huge wall of video monitors from the Matrix movie – but on every monitor, place a live feed of a naked, most often 20-something man or woman engaging in lewd, graphic sexual activity. That is what one finds when visiting this porn site. I’m sure I’m an old prude, but whatever happened to selling the goods?
My twin goals were (i) to prove that one can be an effective temptress without being 21 or displaying graphic sex and nudity and (ii) to boost my aging ego by amassing a following of drooling fans. I’m happy to report that I have succeeded on both counts. In addition to my fans, I’ve gained a number of remarkable insights about life and society and I think proven a few hypotheses I had formed. If I were a student, I would write a thesis about this endeavor.
As a bonus, it’s been a lot of fun!
Umm, please poppy please…. Mention it ALL! Omgggg I want more deets!!!
Me too…sounds like a best seller in the making 🤗
Ask TT if you can post/forum about your site. We want more tea
Poppy, I have been thinking of doing same! I mean there has to be a niche for us women of a certain age, but props to you! I was going to start by putting my bunioned feet on Wikifeet! And see what happened, but go you!!!
QueenJen, there is absolutely a market for MILFs, and for feet!! Mine are not particularly pretty so I have not ventured into that niche, but I have had requests.
Men have happily offered me very good sums of money per minute to engage in one-on-one chats and to produce personalized material. The beauty of it is, I do it all without nudity! If you saw this website, you might understand why. There are literally thousands of naked young ladies from around the world online at any given time, giving it all away for free. Many of their channels have no viewers because there are so many of them that nothing stands out. Naked and slutty, even when the female is young and pretty, is so commonplace that it’s become boring. The men are very appreciative of a classy, imaginative slut. 😉
I don’t always post, but come her a few times a day. Love the commenters and love how TT is real. I live with chronic pain and try to be positive…but sometimes ya just gotta be real!
I’m overwhelmed with work and a side project I stupidly committed to . Why do I do that!?! LOL. I need a Nancy to come help me at my house!
My mom passed 4 years ago December and the holidays are not the same without her. I just don’t get enthusiastic. I am going to pass this year and enjoy some movies and graze all day! Maybe decorate for Christmas season for first time since Mom (a real holiday elf) passed.
Social Media – I cannot handle twitter, can barely figure out “the gram”…Facebook is my speed!
After reading other posts, I do not feel so out of the ordinary. Sending everyone positive vibes.
Much love and appreciation TT. I comment occasionally BUT I’m here every.single.day.first. I love you banjo all the names. I once even saw that my estranged sister commented once….a thrill really since I love her so. You should know you connect in ways you may not know. Love to you 🤠
My estranged sister showed up here too years ago and never realized I was here, lol. TT put her in WLS immediately and I wish there was a WLS section for IRL.
Agree with the rest of your sentiments. 😉
Ha! That’s awesome. I’m sorry you are estranged,but you must have felt so justified by the WLS banishment!!
Through therapy I finally found my voice and am standing up for myself. Was a slow progression towards but now I feel like my official self. Got my army vet husband to go back into counseling work on his PTSD. This time not backing down he has to see it through.
The approaching holidays is weighing on me. Just a reminder of loss. Losing my furry son has really affected me. The kids want another fur baby but I can’t do it anymore the loss is too great. So now they are trying to convince me to get a cockatoo. They think its hysterical that they can train it to speak. So they will train it to say “Mommy mommy mommy” or “Mommy I’m hungry!” Yeah noo thank you! I love my peace and quiet.
PLEASE do not get a cockatoo unless you do a lot of research. They are not beginner birds. But, for some people, they can be a good match. And they live a long time. My Ringneck may very well outlive me!
If you do decide to adopt a bird, try a rescue organization. They are good at helping you find a good match. They can work on a price, too.
Holidays suck, there are so many expectations. My youngest has covid, so we won’t be making our usual trek to Cookeville (2 hrs) for Thanksgiving. I am going to meet my sister in Atlanta because she will in visiting her daughter, I will leave for there Thanksgiving morning, spend the night there and then Friday head over to Miss Tamara’s.
I am no hero. I would be heading home to an empty house if not, and I really do love to organize and clean. I also feel I own TT a debt of gratitude for all the sleepless nights when I would read her blog. She has been very supportive of me. We have had our fights, but who doesn’t? I am looking forward to it and I bring no judgement. It is Tamara’s house, and I just want to help. And no, I will not regret it!
My brother and his wife were in town recently and I had 12 people at my house, including my ex and his girlfriend. It went really well and now I plan on doing a Christmas party. I used to love to have all the family gatherings at my house. Also planning on doing some Christmas shopping this weekend, and really have to clean out my car. I am loving my job, my new apartment and life in general. Took me a few years but I finally am on an upward curve- Hope y’all are doing well.
You’re a very lovely person Nancy, everyone needs a Nancy xx
You rock the commentary and you can organize chaos? You’re fabulous!
Nancy, please don’t sell yourself short. You are a hero. Good & true friends are hard to come by. I’m so glad you are helping our friend, TT. I’m doubly happy that she accepted your offer of help. We’ve all been there, especially as the pandemic has magnified it all as we’ve been confined to our homes. Isolation can do a number on the highest functioning/healthiest people in my observations. I’m of the belief that our good deeds have a ripple effect so you’re probably helping more than just Tamara inadvertently. God Bless you!
As an aside: Tam, proud of you for accepting the help. I know that is really hard sometimes too. I’m happy to hear that you and Banjo are doing better.
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I haven’t commented lately due to stomach surgeries and more tests. Had a kidney stone removed but it didn’t help my problems so now I’m getting exploratory testing, in between waiting months to see specialists. So I understand and empathize with your trots and exhaustion.
I’ve watched the various trials in between but like another poster said, only as my health allowed. Where I live vets are just as scarce as doctors and some I know end up halving certain people meds and giving those as needed to their pups. So far it’s helped. Anyways I read your posts like others and don’t always post but I’m here and appreciate them.
Thanksgiving is just me and my mom, and reading other’s posts I feel lucky to have her. I hope this isn’t her last one but her memory isn’t working well, and started downhill all of a sudden. So, I’ll enjoy whatever time I’m getting with her sweet soul. Christmas is my time to decorate, body willing.
I listened to Adele’s new album last night. I can see why it would appeal to a younger audience. But I’m wanting to preorder Adele 65. Am I alone here?
No that girl has got it, I saw her Vogue 27 questions. And Hellooooooo. I love that song, and just got Bonnie Raitt’s The Glow for $3 on eBay and am jamming to that after not hearing it since it came out so I’m basically listening to the same music that I did during my misguided youth.
I loved her previous albums. I love her. But this one doesn’t speak to me upon first listening except for the one that was already released. I’m definitely a fan of her just not as in love with her new album as much as I anticipated. Maybe after listening a few more times? Idk. She is super talented.
Personally I stay out of the political conversations. I have realized over the years that minds don’t change. I’m personally tired of regurgitated opinions for SM influence. Everyone has opinion on everything just like us here when we argue and disguss shows.
Maybe I’m in a personal low but I find none of these shows worth my time. When I’m either muting or fast forwarding through much of it, then what am I doing. I’m also coming off sweets and cleaning up my diet, so I’m really not tolerating much. My girl pup I found out has a growth on her esophagus. They say its not cancer but they can’t cut it out. Just knowing I have no control in the matter, frankly I could give two shits less about alot of thing lately. Every once in a while things just hit me and I breakdown. But I do miss frivolous TV to keep my mind off thing. Watching British barking show lately.
Thank you! I agree with the political stuff. It is a total turn off for me. If I want to hear about politics I’ll go to a news/talk show. i don’t want it in my entertainment – fun sites, awards shows, actors or musicians telling us what they think. I’ve been staying away and keeping to myself because of this.
Hello everyone! I’m not a frequent poster, but I’m here every day also. Thank you TT for being here for all of us. We love and support you, and pray you find relief with your stomach issue. I’m so glad Banjo is doing well, and I am so happy that Nancy is coming to the rescue – and that you’re letting her! My sister is hosting Thanksgiving at her house this year, and this will be the first family gathering since Christmas 2019. As much as I miss my family, I am feeling a lot of trepidation about going. My niece and her boyfriend, both not vaccinated, are going. I don’t want to miss out, but I really don’t want to go. It’s stressing me out!! I usually do a Christmas brunch every year and I know my family is looking forward to it, but I think I want to skip it this year. It’s going to suck to tell them, but I need more time before being social again. PS: Can someone tell me what WLS means?
WLS = Window Licking Section. Place where Tamara send people who break the rules. It is called that because you can read but cannot comment. I don’t think I have been there, but maybe? It’s like Facebook Jail, where I have been several times! You have to be a serious violator to be sent there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to school me without making me feel like an idiot. I’m sensitive today and i really appreciate it!
Oh my! Someone needs to read the Commenting Rules!
Hi everyone, I am checking in. Tamara I am here everyday sometimes several times a day. I appreciate your write ups and I come to your page for the new new and the real real. I do not post all the time, but I am here. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, get out of the house feel nature. God bless you.
Here in Canada today they are announcing when the government is getting rid of the PCR test to get back into Canada IF your trip is less than 72 hours to the US.
While on the other hand, the US has no required test to enter or leave the country, they dont care. and half of the US isnt vaccinated.
Yes, you must have a negative COVID test to enter the US and 60% of our population is vaccinated.
Yes, you must have a negative COVID test to enter the US and 60% of our population is vaccinated.
I have kept quiet on the trial. I’ve watched and read. I’m in disbelief. I truly believe if he’d not been white, it would’ve been a different outcome.
Thank you, Mel! I’ve been very vocal about this and I’m disgusted. SMFH.
He was not defending his home or his property. He traveled to another town, armed himself with an AR-15 he got from a friend (allegedly – do I still need to add that at this point?), and killed. He was not police, not National guard, etc. This is just fucking ridiculous! 🤯What kind of precedence will this establish for future riots????
Sad and not surprised.
I totally agree with you. I cannot get over a strong urge that if it was possible to slap that smug look off his face.
We have a HUGE comment section for the trial news. This is not the place for it.
I too am in disbelief. If he wasn’t white he wouldn’t have had a televised hearing and he would have been found guilty.
He killed a person because he panicked and was in the wrong place at the wrong time with a weapon. He should have never been there.
I am very concerned that he will think he was right and will have the belief he can do this again and justify it again.
I saw the verdict. I’m so pissed off, I can’t think straight.
What gets me is that he went even found guilty of a minor crossing state lines with an assault rifle!!!!!!
Other than that, I’ve been feeling pretty down. Holidays aren’t hard for me, but this year I’m feeling all types of bad. I sit in this room and even the cat wants nothing to do with me. I’m hoping this passes, cause if it doesn’t I’m going to call my psychologist for a change in meds. I’ve been in “feeling like I’m worthless” way too long.
Mostly because he did NOT cross state lines with an assault rifle. That has been talked about ad nauseum. And no, his mother didn’t drive him there either. Wish everyone would stop with all the misinformation. If you don’t like the verdict, take it up with the 12 jurors who found him not guilty of anything. Hopefully you will never be in a position to need a jury. No one on this site was at the trial. You didn’t see or hear everything because some matters are discussed outside of the courtroom. Really unfortunate that they allow cameras in any courtroom these days with all the Monday morning quarterbacking going on.
The Rittenhouse verdict terrifies and saddens me.
Since I was a teenager in the 1960s, I imagined the San Francisco Bay Area was where I would move if I were gay. And ANYWHERE BUT THE SOUTH, was where I would move if I were Black.
But maybe the safe areas for Blacks are even fewer than I realized. I THOUGHT it had gotten better in 50 years. Has it gotten worse or do I just live in a Bay Area bubble? I cannot believe this Rittenhouse trial crap. It’s like a terrible 1950s movie. Only worse, because it’s real.
Someone I know from high school years ago just commented elsewhere that it wasn’t innocent lives Rittenhouse took, that both had records and 1 was a sexual predator. WTF???? Ok so there’s a guy on the sex offender’s list in town here. They had to cancel a Trick or Trunk because he was helping head it up knowing he was not supposed to be around kids. So my point is, by her fucked up logic if I meet the guy on the street, I can just blow his ass to hell with an AR-15 if I decide I don’t feel safe around him???? No need for calling police. I’m not defending sexual predators, but when the FUCK did it become ok to be a vigilante???? I can’t even wrap my head around this shit. Yes, I had feared this would be the verdict, but was holding out hope for law abiding jurors with common sense. My faith in justice, in right over wrong, is shot to hell. We might as well defund the police. What’s the fucking point if 17 yr olds can take the law into their own hands???
Y’all my nerves are shot. I needed to come over here and calm the fuck down. Y’all are saying what I want to say but Beets’ gloating just riled me up way too much, lol. I’m probably going to the WLS when TT wakes up and I deserve it for my last comment. I’ll miss you guys all and sorry I lost my shit. Hugs to all for a Happy Thanksgiving and Xmas. I’m usually more diplomatic. I blame my steroids.
Love to you all here.
I think the jury just said f*ck it lets get out of here.
I understand. That verdict fucked me up. Some just get their shits and giggles out of poking and prodding.
Mel, thanks again. And in case I get put in WLS, I wanted to tell you that you are in my prayers. I’m so sorry about what you’re going through. I have been there before and chose to leave. I don’t have one regret about my choice. Just know that you have support whatever you decide and friends who are praying for you. xoxo
Thank you SO much!!! Some days I feel strong and some days defeated. I appreciate your support though more than you know. Some days it’s truly that support that gets you through.
I don’t get really fired up when I read Beets comments because I realized pretty quickly she is a lot like Maddona and Trump. Posts and does things to be controversial and get a rise out of people. A sh*t disturber. TT I apologize if I am being to harsh or offensive regarding my thoughts on Beets. The few times I’ve commented on Beet’s post’s I’ve only asked questions regarding her opinions. Trying to understand the reasoning behind them. I know it is extremely hard not to get fired up and want to comment on her posts, but try to ignore her. Beets is entitled to her opinion, but it doesn’t mean we have to get fired up, frustrated and reply to her. In my case I’ve tried to have a logical (zero emotions) conversation with her. The best way in my humble opinion to handle Beets posts, comments, gloating is to ignore it. Don’t give it any attention. I’m sorry that you got so upset, but I totally understand why you are and why you weren’t “diplomatic”. Think about all the other things you can spend your energy on. I might spend a lot of my energy on coloring by numbers……don’t do that…LOL
Thanks to all of you. I was super emotional yesterday even though I was not surprised. The other poster, well, their comments speak for themselves. I’m grateful to TT for showing me some grace & not tossing me out yesterday. Always a good reminder to watch ourselves and not be so reactionary with comments. (Speaking for myself).
Hope everyone has a good weekend. I can see Xmas trees in windows after dark so I’m feeling behind, lol. Hopefully can get in the spirit and start decorating this weekend. No plan or gathering for thanksgiving for me. If I start now, hopefully I can get the place cleaned & decorated before the kids start rolling in for Xmas! I am not cooking this year & have passed the baton to my girls. It is SUCH a relief!
Stay healthy everyone. xo
Who in the Rittenhouse trial was black?
This was a white on white case. And for us southerners, we’re not racist. I live in one of the largest cities in the south, I have family that’s gay, white, black, and Latino. You would be surprised how welcoming most of us are from the South. Sending blessings and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Oh you speak for allllll Southerners? Must be special.
Yep, you’re right… I speak for “allllll Southerners.”
Not at all, and I’m not special. I was simply replying to Nanette‘s comment.
I live in the South too and as a Black woman it is not my experience that southerners are not racist. If I had the time I can list the number of events that I have personally experienced since kindergarten. Everything from the being called the N word to coworkers thinking it was funny that I asked them not to mix me up with other black co-workers. So you keep living in LaLa land but why don’t you ask some of those gay, black and Latino members of your family about their experiences before determining from you white lens how welcoming your family is. I would bet you would be in for a heck of a surprise.
You are right, I should have said most southern are not racist, there are definitely some that don’t speak for us.
My brother in law has been called every name in the book. He’s been pulled over, judged, and he’s one of my hero’s. My family is my everything. I’m sorry you have gone through, what you have gone though, just like my brother in law. There’s no “white lens” here. My nieces and nephews are mixed. Do I worry about them, yes. I don’t know why I’m being judged. I was making simple comment that got completely misunderstood.
Are some southerns racist, yes! But please don’t put me/all of us in that same box.
I wish the absolute best for you and I’m sorry how I came across.
Many blessing to you and your family.
Isn’t it a shame that it’s come down to “my suffering is worse than your suffering” when it comes to race. Japanese people were rounded up and placed in camps and lost their freedoms after Pearl Harbor for being nothing more than of Asian descent. I would bet they probably think their suffering was just as great as any other minority being discriminated against. Jews would probably claim the greatest suffering as well. We can’t even have the conversation on these threads because of “don’t speak from your white lens” comments. You can only give your take on the situation and what your family has gone through or done. That comment to you was pretty pathetic and that is one of the reasons that most people don’t want to have the “race” talk because apparently none of us “white people” get it. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and you came across on here just fine from what I’ve read.
It’s really not a contest over who is the most oppressed. Oppression and racism is a bad thing, regardless of the minority involved. Perhaps that should be the first thing you should listen to…
Hello, I live in Sydney, Australia. We had been in lockdown for almost 4 months and were finally given freedom this month. I have been reading your posts (sometimes a few days later), but haven’t had time to write. I’ve finally had my hair done, eyebrows reshaped, and bought new clothes for the extra weight I’ve gained in lockdown (insert crying emoji). Although online shopping exists, the delivery is slow 🙁
I don’t have Peacock so I’m unable to watch RHOSLC. Therefore I come on here to get the recaps 😀
As I am off Pacific Island decent, I was quite proud to finally have a Tongan housewife on these shows. Now that Jen Shah is an alleged felon, it’s embarrassing lol.
Please note, I do love when you talk about your everyday life as it gives it personality. I do hope you and your dog recover 🙂
Hi TT!
The hubs and I got our booster shots, I’m under 65 but all I do is deal with restaurant guests.
Headed to Paris a week from Wednesday, can’t wait!
So glad the drugs are helping Banjo!
Doing a vegan Thanksgiving at my BFFs.
Vegans represent! Have a great celebration.
I sent the husband out to shop for food. If you saw a guy in a grocery store staring at his phone, it might have been him. I’ve read that there were no turkeys in some places. He found butterballs but that is too much (gross) turkey for two people. I have a pork roast that I’ll do low and slow. Don’t hate on me because I like brussels sprouts with pork.
I have butter, flour and canned pumpkin for pie. One year I bought a pie pumpkin and made pumpkin seeds and pie, but that was some work. I’m too lazy this year.
This reminded me that I PROBABLY have a cornish hen in my freezer. I MIGHT have the stuff for cornbread dressing. If only I had bought a can of Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, I would be all good. lol.
Trader Joe has half turkey breasts. Because we do not have an oven — after 3.5 years, only a fancy toaster oven, I have been making these for Thanksgiving. Buttermilk brined recipe. Delicious and juicy and succulent.
I have to do Traders. They usually have the turkey breasts or thighs.
I like to do dressing with two turkey thighs on top.
Cranberry sauce is not the shoop from a can. Whole cranberry sauce.
Pumpkin pie of course.
Excited to be off of work for a week for Thanksgiving break! Could care less about Thanksgiving dinner (cooking and drinking all day!) but LOVE seeing my favorite family members and the next day turkey sandwiches and turkey soup leftovers!
Take the help with your house! My aunt struggled with depression and one summer we went to visit and she was so embarrassed. We didn’t mind at all (everyone’s house gets gross at some point!) and we were more than happy to help her. We parked in the kitchen with some beer and knocked it out! Everyone felt great when it was done!
On Banjo – not fully up to speed on his issue but have you tried super foods? Had dogs with arthritis and other ailments and found a vet that recommended bone broth, blueberries and kale. Started adding it to their food and was blown away by the difference it made! Was able lower their pain meds and they were better all around. When I lost them and had bags of frozen chopped kale in the freezer, I started eating it. MY arthritis and pain got better. Just a thought. . .
Kale is never going to just go away, is it? I’ll take the blueberries under advisement.
I won’t have to fight you over kale. I’m a weirdo who likes it along with brussels sprouts. I also like broccoli. You can put me in the WLS for eating stinky food.
I LOVE kale! So do the dogs!
I answered the door because the knock was shave and a haircut. I’m peeking around the door because I haven’t shaved my legs for weeks. I’m pretty sure he could smell my early cocktail. He may quit his job today. Oh, and I didn’t brush my hair after my last nap, and had some trots.
I gave up leg shaving years ago when I found a Groupon for laser removal. One of my better bargains, not in the money saved though that was nice), but the ease of my life ever after.
I shaved my leg two days ago. It wasn’t until yesterday that I realized it was only ONE leg and I forgot the other.
This was when of the best posts EVER!
A few weeks ago, I “temporarily” rented an additional storage unit. I’ve been thinking about doing it for a while — more room to sort stuff. Right before I rented it, I was telling my friend how much it sucked that I got it in August because that is the month of the peak rate for storage units.
It was LATE OCTOBER!
Now, when we REALLY space out, we just say, “August.”
Always appreciated your site. It’s balanced and fair unlike some others which are taken over by the mean girls who have tunneled vision when it comes to commenting it makes you feel sullied that they think there comments are acceptable. Keep it going and still can’t believe that Bravo has decided that Dubai is somewhere to base a series on. I can only imagine they have have been given a shit load of money to promote this place as a counter to the negativity of the reality of press that it’s got. They’ve signed a deal with the devil.
I’m dying to go to Dubai. Sorry, not sorry. Muslim country, Muslim rules.
I’m watching the Dubai reruns now. Cannot wait for Housewives of Dubai-
Since I was being honest about stinky food I have blue cheese in the fridge.
I’ve really enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and am happy that Banjo. Is currently doing well. It’ll just be me and my guy for Thanksgiving this year but it will be a happy one. I’ve been battling bladder cancer for 3 years now and had to have another biopsy recently. Thank the good Lord it came back non-malignant! Thanks will be given in my house this year!
So happy to hear this for you! My Mother has lung cancer she started treatment two weeks ago she never smoked in her life! Cancer sucks! X
I was in Dubai for my honeymoon 16 years ago it was amazing I can’t wait to go back to see it all built up which is what they were in the middle of doing while we were there!! I can’t for Dubai’s housewives! I love this group! I was in Hospital for 5 weeks back in May and June with Pancreatitis the pain I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy it was hell I couldn’t eat sleep or anything! I was on 6 different pain meds even! It’s chronic which means it’s there with years and caused by trauma! I lost my hair years ago also I wear a wig! I’m 46 and married with two kids! I was so sick and tired with the pancreatitis which I didn’t know I had till hospital that my house was falling down around me which made me depressed but since I got out and started taking my time and some help to start cleaning and buying small little things to make changes I feel like a new person literally!!! You will hopefully feel so much better TT when you start to do yours! We have all been there believe me xxx
I’m so sorry to hear about the pancreatitis, Sharon. My best friend had it years ago and it’s truly horrendous. So glad you’re feeling better!
Awh thank you so much your so kind! Yeah I’d hate for anyone else to get it your poor friend also! Horrible disease but yep like a new person now thank God xx
I was away this past week, so no time to comment. I was visiting my eldest son and new grandson. It is so hard to have them live 3+ hours away. But this little guy is wonderful. And I am lucky that I don’t work, so I try to spend a few days there every few weeks.
This Thanksgiving will be more quiet (and sad for me) as my son doesn’t feel ready to travel with a newborn yet. I am crossing my fingers they will come for a couple of days around Christmas. My younger son has to work on Thanksgiving (at Amazon). He too moved almost 4 hours away for this job. I hope he can come for a couple of days after Thanksgiving.
So, my two sons are not speaking to one another right now. This breaks my heart, as they’ve always been so super close. I have tried talking to both of them, but neither will budge — apparently the issue has been brewing for a while. I can’t take sides according to the experts (lol) and need to let them work it out. I also don’t want to lose my ability to see the baby. It makes me cry every day.
Luckily my daughters are close and they and my two GDs will be here, and my sister and her DH. And the exDH who is always around. So I won’t be alone. I am just wallowing about the boys.
Aren’t grandchildren the best?! Congratulations on the new baby! I know what you’re going through – my 2 also have issues with each other. My tongue bleeds from biting it so I don’t get in the middle. It’s heartbreaking for a mom, for sure. None of my grandkids live nearby and that is so hard but especially around the holidays. Thank goodness for FaceTime! I was asked to go up north for the holiday but I’m so nervous about flying. Not just the Covid thing but all the cancellations. And idiots who attack the flight crew. Traveling is no fun anymore. So glad you have family who will be able to be with you.
How am I doing? Not well bitches lol. I’m sorry I’m late to comment here because I could use your help. I have been staying inside more and more the past couple of years. At first it was to avoid getting Covid.
But I’ve been vaccinated for a while now, and I still have a difficult time getting motivated to get out more. I fell into the not so great habit of having my groceries delivered to me. So now, when I go somewhere and see everyone wearing masks, it creeps me out. I know their faces are not covered because they are going to attack me or try to mug me. When I go to work I’m okay and I feel perfectly safe even though we are all wearing masks.
Does anyone else have this issue, or have you been staying home more also? I would feel better if someone were to respond that they are going through something similar. Maybe then, I won’t feel so alone. Thank you.
Lynne, I am in exactly the same situation. I have been trying to get to the Fluff and Fold place to drop off and pick up clothes for several days now. I have got to go soon. I’m trying to get out the door now, It’s not easy.
As for the masks, I feel safer when I see people wearing them. People who don’t wear them scare me.
That is a great point about the masks. I never looked at it that way. From now on, when I am feeling uncomfortable because everyday is like Halloween, I will remember this post. Thank you for your response Tamara. And thank you even more for helping me feel less alone.
I made it to the fluff and fold! I have to go back again Monday. They are widening the road that the laundrymat is on and it’s a freaking disaster to get in and out.
You made it, Yay!!! Clean clothes make everything better.
As for widening the road, there’s always construction in my area too. My grandpa used to say, “Atlanta will be a great place (to live) once they get finished with it.”
I haven’t commented much because after 10 years of getting my health under control, I have reentered public education as a second grade teacher. I am teaching Math and Science, and because I want to be my best, I am spending 12 hours each day at my school most days.
Second grade is THE BEST GRADE! And I’ve taught them all!
Congratulations!
Thank You!
My second grade teacher saved my life. She was the best after nightmare kindergarten and first-grade teachers. You are in such a rewarding and sacred place.
So happy for you that your health is better. I thank God for mine multiple times a day after 15 years of chronic pain.
I don’t post much personal on social media but ….
I don’t get to go to Thanksgiving because I have COVID19. I’m currently feeling better but I have had a miserable week. Awful! My temp got up to 103.5 and my head felt like it was going to explode.
I’m glad the prednisone worked. I used CBD oil for my dog that passed last May. I used it for about 5 years and swear she started jumping and playing like she was a puppy. Sometimes I took breaks from it because it seemed to bother her stomach.
My Dad passed in May from Leukemia and broke my heart. Now my mom is getting a biopsy for blood cancer. On top of how scary that is I can’t take her because of COVID. Surely, both of my parents can’t have blood cancer. What are the odds? AML is so rare. That alone was a statistical anomaly. Now my precious Mom?
I could use a break here. I hate cancer. I hate COVID.
XOXO I’m sorry to hear about your Dad and maybe your Mom. That’s scary. I am a year and three months post bone marrow/stem cell transplant due to blood cancer. I understand the fear. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. It’s a lot for you to be going through.
Thank you, that means a lot. I’ll pray for you too, Sadie! You are a warrior. Those transfusions are so difficult and I am so happy you’re a survivor!! XOXO!!
My husband’s brother and father died of blood cancer within 3 years of each other. It was truly unbelievable. Sorry you’re going through it.
I’ve long suspected there is something going on environmentally around where we grew up, but it’s just a thought. My mom died of cancer and my sister is currenty in hospice care as well. We are all from the same area. Sad.
Did you grow up in a rural area? I was with my Dad when his DR told him there isn’t anything else that could be done. Ugh. Horrible memories. Dad asked if his kids need to be tested. The DR said it isn’t genetic. So, then starting asking questions about his job, time in the military, and keep on until Dad revealed that he worked for a farmer after his day job. She stopped asking questions then. I think it is farming and, more specifically, round up. Now we have airplanes spraying that poison all over our countryside and every year it induces migraines. It’s possible that the migraines are due to the time of year (whatever is high in the fields and triggers spraying might be something I am allergic to). So, I try to be mindful of that but in my gut I really think it is toxic. This summer we’re going to get out of the state when the airplanes start spraying. We are bringing my mom and son with us. No more!
I am sorry for your losses! I am sure it was very hard on your family and especially your husband. Sending you all hugs!!
Yes, grew up in a very rural area. Crop dusters flew directly over our house. I can’t say for sure what poison it might be, but we all also had deep wells (through limestone) surrounded by lots and lots of fields.
It’s a cancer hotspot. Really disturbing.
Also, sorry about getting emotional in the other thread. Same to beets. I have an issue b/c my marriage is rocky over this stuff and I am extremely frustrated abou it.
They say AML isn’t hereditary but it is “familial” which means it can run in families. My cousin had it too and also had a bone marrow transplant and two of her sisters are “pre-leukemic.” Our grandmother died of Multiple Myeloma in 1963 so there is definitely something wrong with the myeloid cell line in our family.
I also understand not being able to visit during the pandemic. I was in the isolation section of the hospital (BMT floor) for a month without any visitors. It was not easy.
Actually, the whole process was a very difficult journey which I’m still dealing with ongoing issues. Grateful to be alive though!
I hope you’re feeling better and better and kicking COVID’s ass, and so sorry to hear about your father. My dad also had blood cancer and we lost him in April… though his blood cancer wasn’t listed as his cause of death. 🙁 I’ll be thinking of you and your mom, with a wish that things will turn out better than anyone dreams and that she will be fine and fabulous.
My cousin’s parents both have had blood cancer (her dad’s was cured; her mom apparently has a different variety that is not curable and I understand she will need treatment for the rest of her life). My cousin also happens to work for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Both my cousin and the society offer a wealth of information and support. I imagine you have found the society yourself. I could put you in touch with my cousin also if it would help (with cousin’s permission and if Tamara will assist, of course).
Poppy, I am so sorry about your Dad. It seems we were going through this at the same time. Dad was diagnosed the day after his birthday. I could fall into a deep well of sadness over how unfair it was to him but instead I try to accept it. He was 81. He had a good life and thought us a lot. At some point in the hospital he started to accept his fate and told me he just wanted to make it back home. We (HE) got himself home and that was a huge blessing. He had his full mind and was able to talk to his family and closest friends and our Pastor. I couldn’t have asked for a better Dad and miss him like crazy. I looked at Dad’s death certificate and it says cause: Respiratory arrest and consequence of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. IF your Dad had COVID19 on his death certificate that is something your family can benefit from. Many do not know there is a emergency grant of $9000 for funerals of COVID victims. If you need help finding it let me know.
Oh, yes, we found the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and they were very helpful. My parents medical bills were paid for but the society helped with other things. I called them a few times with questions. It was so overwhelming and Doctors are so understaffed and don’t spend a lot of time letting us absorb the information and ask questions. If my Mom gets a blood cancer diagnosis can I circle back to your offer? So far, we’re ok. Thank you!
I’m not sure I’m kicking COVID’s ass but I think I’ll survive. I didn’t have any fevers last night and slept really well, Today I am exhausted. I’ve been walking every day and it takes a lot out of me. My niece works at a hospital where they take care of COVID patients and she keeps telling me that I have to get outside and walk so I do. I was able to do some housework this morning. I hope to wash our bedding today. My 6 month old golden doodle has proven that she is capable to entertaining herself and compassion by not always nipping my hands and feet. 🙂 She’s kept me move active that I feel capable of but I guess that is a good thing. Every time she rings the bells I have to take her outside whether I feel up to it or not. I’m off to do 30 minutes of tummy time which apparently keeps pneumonia from settling in. So off I go. Sending you hugs, Poppy!
XOXO,
I’m so sorry you have covid, and that you can’t attend Thanksgiving. I’m equally sorry about your mom, and your dad. Hoping your mom’s tests come back negative.
As for sharing personal stuff… I don’t have many people to share with & the ones I do, well, I don’t want to burden them or seem like a Debbie Downer. I post personal shit here all the time about stuff I don’t even share with the closest people in my life sometimes. It’s like I have to get it out of me and into the universe so I can then just let it go out of my brain. (Idk if that makes any sense?) Cathartic. I’m very grateful for this space that TT has created for all of us.
FWIW, I’m keeping you in my prayers and sending you a virtual ((hug)). xo
Awe, IJC, that means a lot. Thank you!
And, yes, it makes a lot of sense. Sometimes having someone understand is enough — enough to push through and fight another day.
XOXO
I hope you and your mom are feeling better.
CBD is my answer to everything. If it can’t cure, it can hurt and it makes many things feel better. My dog has the same reaction as yours did. From arthritic old lady to playful pup. I have had to increase her dosage, but so far, it’s been 2,5 years we would not have had together.
I hope you and your mom can at least FaceTime or zoom,,or just talk on Thanksgiving. 🙏🏼. 💜
Checking in…. All is well here. Got to see some family a few weeks ago. Had a birthday. Got a benign result on a biopsy😃. Work is a little depressing because we are in a difficult time but we’ll get through. I’m not hosting Thanksgiving this year- prior to Covid, we always hosted my husband’s very large family (between 22-30 people in my little house). Last year we did a mini meals on wheels to a subset of them. But this year, we’re going on a road trip and will try to find something open. Looking forward to an adventure! Not too adventurous though.
I’m sorry for those of you having a tough time. I’ll say a pray for the TT family. Here’s to brighter days!
@Sam don’t worry about the other thread. When it gets too hot in here for me I exit. Normally, it doesn’t bother me. Don’t let it come between your marriage. Sometimes I feel like the media wants us divided. Take a side. Dig in and don’t give an inch. Look what it is doing to society. Fuck them. Don’t do it. It doesn’t mean you have to change your believes. It only means that you don’t have to prove you’re right and you don’t have to change anyone’s opinion — you won’t anyway. You just do you and agree to disagree.
Those crop planes are one reason I do not trust the government. How is something so toxic sprayed into the air for everyone to breath? Sprayed on our food for us to eat? And, yes, soaked into our water supply. We have a reverse osmosis machine but I don’t know if it is enough to get the toxins out. How did the FDA approve it? Why do so many from the FDA end up on the boards of these companies? $$$$ American Greed. I think we have another tobacco like coverup and there isn’t anything we can do about it.
My Dad deserved better. He never hurt anyone. He worked hard every day of his life. The FDA and these mega companies let him down.
*beliefs
blame it on the covid
I am so sorry to read the real life stories of people suffering unnecessarily due to corporate greed.
Monsanto, the agrochemical company responsible for creating Roundup, has had multiple lawsuits. The plaintiffs win millions, but the nice company withholds the payout by using their lawyers to keep the lawsuits open on appeal. The sale of Roundup comprises 10% of Monsanto’s profits.
That people like Oprah and Bill Gates have supported Monsanto in the past is especially concerning.
I read that Bayer acquired Monsanto in 2018.
I am hopeful that Bayer will make changes. They purport to be removing the toxic and deadly chemical in Roundup by 2023.
I believe many countries such as Mexico and also in Europe and other areas outside the U.S. do not allow these pesticides in their crops or in their imported food.
So I can understand and support anyone wanting to become an expat. Especially for their good health. I have even thought of it myself.
When I worked at the paper in Monterey we did SO MANY STORIES on Monsanto. From an objective standpoint, because … news.
At least we were able to give the little guys a place to tell their stories. So many people suffered. Not only from the Round Up. Monsanto had fields of GMO crops. There is NO WAY to keep the pollen from spreading … because … WIND.
It takes YEARS to get Certified organic. So, not only did small growers have their heirloom crops/seeds destroyed after years of careful tending. Not only did their crops test for chemicals that they did not use … THE WORST … FUCKING MONSANTO SUED THEM. For breaking copyrighted plant laws. Because Monsanto pollen invaded and destroyed their crops, they got sued. Many of them had been growing in Salinas for generations.
Who stood to win, the little guy, or fucking .Monsanto and it’s legion of lawyers. One “guess.”
I watched a movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime, I can’t remember the name, but it described exactly what you experienced in Monterey Nanette.
And worse, they threatened the farmers, made their lives miserable, drove the farmers off their own land and out of their livelihood.
I was optimistic that The Hague was getting involved against “Monsanto’s crimes against humanity” but they were either bough/bribed or otherwise handled because nothing came of it.
If you’re not watching the news eyes on Waukesha, WI. It’s not over. The PD gave an emergency shelter in place. <3 Wisconsin.
I am in the Bay Area dog and cat sitting. My client asked me to come a day earlier than planned. So she took me out for dinner last night. We had to show our vaccination proof at the door. I haven’t been out for dinner in months, so I was sort of shocked. She said it only is in this county (Contra Costa).
People are savages today. A dude stole shit out of my grocery cart, a lady hit my ass with her cart and then gave me the eat shit & die look. Another chick cut me off in traffic with all her kids in the car then got out of her car at a stoplight and banged her fist on the hood of my car like she wanted to rumble, lol. My mom has texted me to fuck off & die twice already. (And threw a jar of relish on tile floor after I just mopped it). It’s not even noon here yet.. JFC
Oh my gosh IJC, I knew people were going more nuts than usual over Thanksgiving. Sorry about your mom, mine could be a c word at times. I’ll give ((hugs)) if wanted.
Thanks belladonna! Hugs are always appreciated and sending a virtual one right back to you! Yeah, my mom is in a LOT, lol. I don’t even pay it any mind anymore! I fortunately didn’t even have to deal with her on turkey day, which turned out well- for me anyway! 🙂