LynnNChicago
Real Housewives of Atlanta – The Blogs
Now we know how to get the Atlanta Housewives to write those blogs, just spread some lies about them. Kandi was quick to clear the air about her exact words when accused of saying that Kim wouldn’t be “holding no black babies”. Now Kim, NeNe and Cynthia have jumped on the blog bandwagon to ensure their stories are heard.
Kim Zolciak
Tonight’s episode really aggravated me. So I have a lot to say!
See what I mean, they only blog when they want to clear up rumors or tell their side of the story…sort of selfish, no?
The ladies went to Africa, and because KJ was so young (2-months-old at the time) and Kroy was away at camp I obviously didn’t go.
Regardless of what Kandi says, I think Kim would have been on that flight if she could have been.
NeNe mentioned that I am materialistic and superficial, which I found funny coming from someone who says she is “very rich.” I love my Louis Vuitton, I love my YSL, and I will STILL die in Dior, but never have I boasted and made displays of my items in hotel rooms. I am very blessed and grateful to have what I have. I never take my things for granted, or the things I’ve been granted will get taken away.
It’s nice to see Kim thinking about being grateful, I doubt that God cares much about Kim’s Louis Vuitton but the sentiment is good.
Cynthia and Kandi seemed to think I wouldn’t attend the Africa trip because NeNe would stop me and I wouldn’t want to hold African children. Although Cynthia made the initial comment, Kandi co-signed, so she’s just as guilty in my eyes. You are supposed to 
be my friend, why are you agreeing with a hater? If Kandi believes I wouldn’t go to an African orphanage, then she doesn’t truly know me. I love children and always have. I love to take care of people, which is why I went to nursing school. Kandi says I am germaphobic, and yes, I like my house clean, and no, I didn’t want people around KJ his first few months, etc. But let’s be honest, as a nurse I have wiped many asses in my time, suctioned people, and held a basin when they were vomiting, so forgive me for being educated on all the germs that are out there, but there is nothing that a little hand washing can’t fix. “Germs” have never prevented me from holding a sick child, an adult’s hand, or walking into a less that sanitary place. End of story.
Kim’s nursing skills aside, I think she’d have made the trip and I think she’d have been just as introspective at that orphanage than any of these ladies were. I think that Kandi is holding her ground just because she’s stubborn and while she has legitimate reasons for her opinions I don’t agree, I think Kim’s eagerness to be on screen would outweigh Kandi’s reasoning. Kim wasn’t the only one feuding with NeNe, if Sheree could make the trip, I think Kim could as well. I think there would have been much more drama if Kim had gone.
In my eyes children in need are children in need. I have said this before, and I will say it till I die, I DON’T SEE COLOR, not with women, men, children, or adults. What they said was ignorant and rude. I do not need to explain that I am not a racist, because the people who know me know my heart.
I embrace all races, and if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Need I say more?
I’m not a huge Kim fan but as I’ve said before, I don’t think she is racist at all, selfish and a bit stupid, sure but not racist.
NeNe Leakes
All the talk about Marlo’s fashion… LOL! I swear, these girls are not smart! You can definitely tell who’s got extra time on their hands. Why would anyone care what designers you wear or where you get the money to buy them? Marlo wears designer, and I hold my own with designers myself, so it really doesn’t affect me the way it seems to affect these ladies. They say it’s all she talks about, but I find that strange. I’ve been around Marlo many times, and we talk about everything from family to relationships to fashion to business! It sounds like jealousy to me more than anything, because these are the same girls that were cool with Marlo!
I find it funny that NeNe says that these girls are not smart, what is she? Enough said about that! Who has extra time on their hands? Which one set up little displays of their designer shoes, purses and jewelry around their hotel room? Who helped Marlo and co-hosted a little late night pajama party? That is evidence of someone with too much time on their hands.
I’m sure that NeNe has had conversations with Marlo off screen about many subjects, no question but how can NeNe deny that Marlo talks about her labels every chance she gets? This is Dana Wilkey all over again! Jealousy? That’s funny coming from someone who picked a huge fight with Kim last season because she was beyond jealous that Kim was singing on tour with Kandi.
Let me take you back a few episodes. When Marlo was first coming around, she hung out with the Smalls! They loved her from what I could see. She was with the Smalls at the opening of Bar One where they all sat together and talked about me having a relationship with Charles…NOT! From what I understand and can see with these two good ole eyes of mine, they liked Marlo and were cool with her as long as she wasn’t cool with me!
You wouldn’t have to go back episodes if you’d blog regularly but we’ve beaten that to 
death. I don’t think the “smalls” had an issue with Marlo until they actually got to know her and she started bragging and setting up displays of her designer accessories. This doesn’t have anything to do with NeNe in fact, NeNe bringing Marlo along at the last minute the way that she did was pretty rude of NeNe yet the smalls handled it pretty well.
I met up with Marlo to talk about all the gossip that was going on with Charles and found it was unnecessary to bicker over lies! They dropped her because she was no good for the plan they thought they had. They were doing what haters do, being envious, conspiring, and trying to figure out a way to bring you down! They wanted so badly to have me and Marlo fight over a man I was NEVER involved with sexually! They were down with her! Yes, I’ve heard about Marlo’s past, and everybody has one. Some worse than others, but she treats me nicely, so I see no need to not do the same for her!
I will give NeNe much credit for talking openly with Marlo regarding Charles but I’m not so sure the other ladies were conspiring the way that NeNe thinks they were. The fact is NeNe did have one date with this guy and it simply didn’t work out and he moved on to Marlo. Sure the other ladies were interested in getting details and the dirt, it makes them big ole gossip’s, not envious.
As far as Kim not coming to Africa because of tension between me and her, it’s all lies. I’ve been in the same room as Kim a few times, and I give her nothing! I haven’t spoken to Kim in two years and have no plans to.
I think Kim agrees and she never said she skipped the trip because of the tension between “me and her” (grammar fun with NeNe) It was Kandi and Cynthia who decided that Kim wouldn’t go due to the feud. Kim didn’t go because she had a newborn at home. What do you suppose NeNe meant by “I give her nothing”?
The medicine man said my husband was a good man. I believe that! Gregg is a good person, which is why I married him, but a good man doesn’t always equal a good husband. I know what I’ve been through!
I think we can all agree that Gregg is a good man, not perfect but a good man. NeNe has dealt with a lot, we know he ripped her apart on the air last season with that radio flub and we’ve all heard the rumors of his cheating, which he denies. So will they move forward with the divorce? NeNe’s not talking but it’s not looking good for this marriage.
On to dinner with the Smalls. I said the Smalls’ boss was Kim. Miss Kandi didn’t like that, but she has no problem saying Cynthia changes her mind for me or Cynthia is my puppet. All of them have said that in one form or the other! Yes, I believe Kim is the boss of the Smalls, and I’ll say it again and again and again! That’s just my opinion, and all these ladies seem to have them. It’s only when I have an opinion that there’s a problem. Well there will always be problems then, because an opinion I will always have!
I’m not getting that Kim is the “boss” at all. In fact I think we learned that many months had gone by and that Kim hadn’t even spoken to Kandi or Phaedra and only briefly with Sheree. I don’t think there is a leader among the smalls, I think they’re all pretty equal and all friends, with the possible exception of Sheree calling out Kandi for her comments about Kim. I was a bit surprised that Sheree was seemingly showing some loyalty toward Kim while throwing Kandi to the wolves.
I notice that NeNe mentioned Cynthia being her puppet but she doesn’t deny it. It was right there on screen, Cynthia did change her tune when NeNe appeared at lunch. Cynthia does appear to want to please NeNe but I think it is more to ensure that there is no drama. Cynthia is quick to slam people who aren’t around (Kim and Marlo) then particularly in Marlo’s case, she sucks up to her face.
I like Cynthia and Marlo! We are all busy women, and it would be pretty hard for me to control people who lead such hectic lives. Besides, that’s not who I am as a person. I’m currently tri-coastal right now between Atlanta, New York, and LA. I just signed with a major brand and licensing company. I’m working on opening The L Lounge and getting various products on the market. I’m a lot of things at times, but one thing is for sure, I’ve always been the type of woman that stands alone, stands up for what I believe in, and doesn’t need validation from anyone! I’m a mom and a business woman!
I don’t think anyone questions that NeNe stands alone and stands up for herself, I don’t 
even blame NeNe for Cynthia’s behavior, it’s not about control, it’s about Cynthia choosing to keep the peace by saying and doing whatever she thinks NeNe wants her to say and do. Finally here comes the plugs for all of NeNe’s ventures:
Catch me as Coach Roz on Glee on Tuesday nights at 8pm on Fox! Tune in to see me on Let’s Stay Together this Tuesday night on BET. If you’re coming in or out of the Sacramento airport, visit my restaurant, Famous Famiglia. More stores opening this year!
Cynthia Bailey
I like Marlo. We are very cool, but we are not close. The most time we have spent together was in South Africa. Any time spent we spent together has been through NeNe. The two of them have become great friends and really connected. I am cool with all the girls (most of the time), but NeNe is the only one I talk to on a regular basis. I really don’t have a problem with Marlo, and like I said, personality wise, we are different.
Marlo loves fashion, and it seems to be a big part of who she is. I love fashion as well, but outside of my fashion school, fashion is not big priority in my personal life. I really don’t have an interest in talking about clothes, shoes, and bags all day long with Marlo or Karl Lagerfeld himself for that matter.
WOW, really Cyn? Does this woman really think that we’re buying any of this? She was thrilled that Marlo wasn’t able to join the Safari and she does not “like” Marlo, that is obvious. ”Fashion is not a big priority in my personal life”. Seriously? This woman was a fashion model, she runs a fashion / modeling agency. The fact is no one would be interested in fashion the way that Marlo presents it. She obnoxiously announces who and what she’s wearing and carrying, who would enjoy that? I don’t even believe that NeNe is ok with it! I think Cynthia is lying about liking Marlo.
I have no problem repeating any of the comments that I made regarding Marlo to NeNe 
(or Marlo) while on safari with the Smalls. I honestly didn’t think my comments about Marlo were a big deal. So what, I said that we have two different personalities and I don’t care to talk about fashion all day. That’s how I feel. What’s wrong with that? If I had felt like it necessary to discuss this with NeNe at the table, I would have. NeNe knows exactly how I feel about Marlo, so what else did I need to say. These ladies have had plenty to say about Marlo, so my two cents seemed “small” in comparison.
The problem with Cynthia’s line of thinking is that NeNe wouldn’t approve of Cynthia’s comments about Marlo and therefore Cynthia failed to repeat them in front of NeNe, in fact she completely changed her tune. This isn’t about comparing what the other ladies said about Marlo, and the fact that it was worse than what Cynthia said, it’s about showing loyalty to the “talls”.
I have never questioned where Marlo gets her money, her criminal past, or this 80-year-oldsugar daddy the Smalls seem to be so interested in talking about. I don’t care how any of the girls get the money to support their lavish lives, because it is none of my business. I absolutely do not have anything to prove to anyone, and I don’t wear anything on my sleeve. I don’t feel like material things validate me in anyway. My history and career speak for themselves. With my new business, expensive designer shopping sprees are far and few between. Thank goodness my best friend, Kithe Brewster, is a stylist and helps keep me together.
For someone who claims to “like” Marlo, she is certainly going out of her way to discuss her and to prove that she’s nothing like her at all.
Without question, Marlo rocks the hottest and latest fashions in this group! No one can touch her. While we may have a piece here and there, she is the walking (and talking) Gucciad! I think she even gets a lot of her looks straight off the runway. Fabulous! If you see me with an expensive designer look straight off the runway, please believe it came straight from a NY showroom and I’m wearing it for free. I have a family and a business to support. I can’t afford it, and make it a point NOT to act like I can. Marlo bleeds fashion, and I bleed The Bailey Agency School of Fashion!
More and more about Marlo, her entire blog has been about Marlo…what’s up with that Cynthia?
Next, I said I couldn’t PICTURE Kim in Africa at the orphanage holding African kids. I also said, “I’m not saying she WOULDN’T do it, I just can’t see it.” That’s just my opinion, like it was her opinion that my marriage wouldn’t last a year. Kim and I are not exactly best buds, we don’t owe each other anything. I really don’t care what Kim thinks about me, and I know she that she don’t care what I think about her.
Um…”she doesn’t care what I think about her.” (more grammar fun!)
Hello! I’m not her girl, Kandi is. So understandably Kim was not a happy camper when Kandi said her comments on the safari. I thought we were just having “small” talk. I could barely remember exactly what either of us had said by the time Sheree called to drop dime. So stupid! All of these girls have said all kinds of crap about each other, pulled wigs, produced free songs, and they still kiss and makeup. However I was a bit surprised that Kandi said anything that might piss Kim off, because I know they are best buds and go on vacations together. Anyway, I’m sure apologies have been made by now, and they have made up. I don’t think Kim is a racist.
Cynthia could barely remember what was said? Good thing Bravo was there to film it all, we heard everything that was said and so did you Cyn! Anyone know what “drop dime” means? I can guess but I haven’t heard that expression before. I’m sure you’re right Cynthia, they have probably made up by now but as they’ve both said, they haven’t been as close this past year as they’ve been in the past. I’m glad that Cynthia included that last sentence.
Kandi made it a point to say that she can see why people say I follow NeNe and have no mind of mind of my own. So I have managed by some miracle (without the help of NeNe) to have great success my whole life, have an amazing modeling career, start my own business, and get myself on the same reality TV show as the rest of the bosses, but I have no mind of my own. Come on now! We are all bosses, some of us are just bigger bosses than others. I work hard every day for mine same as you. You are a big boss for sure, and I applaud your entrepreneurial triumphs. Your successes are very impressive. Congratulations on it all! I have my own opinions same as you, and am far from being 
easily influenced. I say what I want to say, when I want to say it. I put myself in the drama when I want to, and I stay out of the drama when I want to. I follow NeNe on Twitter, and that’s about it.
I have some news for you Cynthia, Kandi’s not the only one who said that you follow NeNe but listing all of your accomplishments doesn’t really negate the fact that you did, in fact change your tune when NeNe joined the group. To some that certainly means that you don’t speak your mind when you want to, you speak your mind when the right people are around and you “stay out of the drama” when NeNe is around and might disagree with you. Saying that Cynthia “follows” NeNe certainly doesn’t mean that NeNe controls her whole life, and Cyn knows it, I think it’s obvious to anyone watching that you stay out of the drama not when you want to but when you’re concerned about NeNe or Marlo ripping you apart and being disloyal to the “talls”.
Nothing from our little Phaedra, she has managed to stay out of the drama during the South African trip, nice going Phaedra!
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Project Runway All Stars by MichellefromNY
There are only two women left in the competition now that we’re down to the final six. They meet Angela at the UN headquarters. For the challenge, the designers need to design dresses based off of six different flags– Chile, Greece, India, Seychelles, Jamaica, Papa New Guinea. Each designer will select a flag and the colors and culture of the country will have to influence their look. Mondo won last week and chooses Jamaica. Michael chooses Greece. Mila choose Papa New Guinea for the color. Jerell chooses India. Austin chooses the Seychelles and of course mispronounces it. The designers sketch in the UN courtyard whilst playing with their flags.
They go to Mood, and not surprisingly, Kenley manages to find a polka dot print that inspires her Chilean dress. The designers go back to the workroom and Mila wants her design to be asymmetrical, modern, and predominantly black with red–which is classic Mila. Everyone takes a food break and Austin decides he can’t eat until he understands his design. He’s questioning his choice of the Seychelles because the primary colors in the flag is confusing him.
Everyone thinks that Greece is so up Michael’s alley with draping and Michael tells us in his talking head that he aspires to be like Marchesa. Joanna Coles walks in. She goes to Mondo and she does not know what country his flag represents. Umm, Joanna, you didn’t get the memo of which countries the designers will be designing dresses based on? Really? Anyway, he explains his sexy open back dress to her and Joanna asks him if she can wear a bra underneath. He responds negatively and Joanna sighs, oh so delicately in her prim British way of hers, and tells Mondo a stiff “good luck”.
Joanna goes to Jerell and she is concerned that it looks like a costume. She feels the sari idea is taking the idea literally, Jerell disagrees and Joanna wishes him a more disgruntled “good luck”. She goes to Michael and thinks the way it drapes is gorgeous. Joanna worries if it’s ambitious enough for him but then quickly wishes him and more hurried “good luck”. Do you think Joanna’s code word this season is good luck? Come on Joanna, you couldn’t think of anything more original? At least Tim Gun’s “make it work!” was original and exciting. A lousy “good luck” is brusque, simple, and has no emotional overtones. Where “make it work!” was commanding and exciting, “good luck” is dull and bland. Perhaps our dear Joanna could use a tip or two about branding as she seems not to understand its importance. But I digress.
She goes on to Austin and Austin explains his work. I am not liking the direction he’s going. The colors are off and look a little like pageant gone wrong. Joanna is bitching that he’s the third designer to not consider whether a woman will be wearing a bra with their designs, while Austin argues that his design will allow for a bra to be worn and peeked out. Upon hearing such blasphemy, Joanna destroys him with her British proper-code-of-dress-eyes and states, “no woman wants her bra peeking out! Are you mad?”. Well, Joanna, seeing as Austin thinks he’s a walking Jane Austen novel with that ridiculous mustache of his, I would say yes, he is kind of crazy.
Joanna moves on to Mila and Mila explains her half red, half black, half short, half long dress. Cool concept, and poor stuffed up Joanna is thoroughly relieved to see that a woman can wear a bra under her dress. Although, she is kind of condescending in her delivery. Don’t you know Joanna, being overdramatic on television doesn’t translate well? Tsk, tsk.
So Joanna check on Kenley and of course in-my-own-little-world-of-
Anyway, Joanna leaves and the models come in for their fittings. Austin waxes poetically 
how beautiful the blue contrasts with the skin tone of his model, but honestly, I’ve never seen an uglier color blue in my life. And my favorite color is blue. Mila really likes where she is at and knows the most important part of the dress is in how she finishes and fits it. It’s the end of the day, and the designers head back to their hotel.
It’s the day of the runway show, and all the designers have a ton of work to do. The designers are hustling, some lamenting on lack of time, others on not purchasing certain materials.
Runway time! Angela comes out in a chic drapey mulberry colored dress. Today’s guest judge is Catharine Malandrino. First up is Jerell. Oh my, he completely overaccessorized. The gold one shoulder dress with mesh details is actually kind of cool, but that green draped fabric to resemble a sari is far from cute. It’s way too literal and is not a good adaptation of the sari aesthetic.
Next is Kenley. Kenley’s dress is a long sleeved mini dress that is mostly comprised of the heart print (which looks like a polka dot) and is asymmetrically cut to reveal a ruffled striped pink skirt. I’m kind of bored with Kenley. This to me does not reflect the challenge at all and the dress uninteresting at best and tacky at worst. Kenley is kind of destroying my taste for anything polka dots. I feel like Kenley is kind of skating through the competition by doing her tried-and-true aesthetic and not ever pushing herself as a designer.
Austin’s dress is next and it’s awful. There are different swaths of blue tones that all translate as hideous to me and the pop of yellow in the center just makes this look read tacky and 1980′s prom dress. The construction is also pretty terrible with poor draping that looks as if it was tied together and not perfectly sewn and an overall unfinished look. Just bad.
Mondo’s dress is up next. It’s this fluid long sleeved black jersey gown that grazes the floor and avoids looking monkish with a sexy back cutout with a yellow and green alternating motif along the back to relate to the colors of the Jamaican flag. The effect is absolutely stunning. I’m in love with this dress. I think Mondo is going to be in the top three.
Next is Mila. Her dress came out amazing. It’s a half short black dress and half long red dress and another example of how to properly wear a one shoulder (or in this case, one sleeved) dress. It’s just so visually arresting as a dress and you cannot be a wallflower wearing a dress like this. The fit and finish is impeccable. I think Mila really nailed this challenge and she was able to really express her personality as a designer.
Last is Michael and his dress is a white grecian goddess dress that has such unbelievable draping. The dress just floats magically down the runway like a dream. I’m not entirely loving the blue ribbon detail at the neckline–it looks kind of like a pageant sash. The back is also a bit low in an unflattering way, not exactly sexy. The average woman would not look good in this dress, at least from behind.
Judging time. Kenley is up first. Georgina likes the attitude of the dress, that it’s young and 
youthful. Catharine doesn’t like that she didn’t go too far with the idea of Spanish dress. Isaac loves the spirit of the dress. Isaac also warns Kenley not to do this kind of dress again, in a classically condescendingly Isaac way. Finally! The judges are catching on to her copycat behavior. Dun dun dun. Unfortunately, I don’t think she’s on the chopping block this week.
Next is Jerell. Angela likes the modern white stripe down the arm. Isaac can’t get over how rumply the stripe gets on the arm and that it’s a little wonky. Catherine doesn’t like how the green draping conceals the cool bustier dress underneath. Georgina thinks there’s too many ideas in the dress.
Next is Michael. Georgina is on the fence over this dress, she loves the draping but can’t get over the pageanty feel. Catherine thinks the draping has been treated with too much volume. Angela thinks the blue bow on the dress would look better on a christmas present. Isaac thinks without the trim it would have been better.
Next is Austin. Georgina thinks it’s a pretty dress but is concerned about the color choice because it doesn’t match the colors in the flag. Isaac thinks the rucking looks tortured. Angela doesn’t think it’s the worst dress they’ve seen that season. Seriously? It’s hideous.
Mondo is next. Georgina loves this dress.Catherine thinks it’s well cut, but doesn’t like the way he did the hair. Isaac loves that he used this black matte jersey and it looks like a new textile but doesn’t like the back with the in-your-face green and yellow. Seriously?? I think Isaac is losing his touch in the taste category. He’s in love with Austin but doesn’t like the tasteful pop of color (which is really in right now) at the back? Truthfully, I haven’t liked his designs of the past few years so perhaps he’s losing his touch or it’s just me.
Last is Mila. Georgina thinks it’s really great. Isaac thinks it looks communist. Seriously Isaac? What the heck is up with you tonight?? Angela is bothered by the one side is long and the other short with two different colors. I feel like Angela just copies whatever Isaac says. She has yet to disagree with him on the show, while Georgina the beautiful brit, has 
the on-point comments and often disagrees with Isaac. Interesting.
The three favorites are: Mondo, Kenley (seriously?), and Michael
The least favorites are: Austin, Jerell, and Mila (why?? hers was way better than Michael’s and Kenley’s)
The winner is: Mondo. Hooray! He definitely deserved the win. Loved that dress.
And the person going home is…Mila. WHAAAAAT???? She went home and Jerell or Austin?? I feel like these judges have no idea what their doing, it’s kind of pissing me off. Allstars? Please. If you want an all-star show, get better judges.
And so, with Mila’s departure, we have lost another woman and Kenley is the sole one left. I do not think she has what it takes to win. But who knows with this pack of judges.
Thanks Michelle, great job as always! Lynn~
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On The Streets With Michael Mazzella
STOP! In the name of love, before you brake my heat. That is pretty much the best way to sum up each of the three separate occasions I have appeared on the hit Fox show, Glee. I have decided to write a two part blog about my Glee experience for y’all, due to popular demand obviously. Can I be totally honest first? I really didn’t see why anyone would care. Once I edit out all of the lovey dovey mushy romantic stuff, it’s tragically boring. I’ll get to the details of the shooting here in a second, first I’ll get the sickening love sick teenage girl crap out of the way. The details of this person and all that jazz will stay private, sorry, only WSL knows what they are…you will have to beat it out of her. Diana said it best really, it’s the only way I can explain all of it to you. If you haven’t figured out what I’m talking about yet, you may want to check yourself boo.
Now, I will highlight one of the three episodes I was in. Let’s start off with chatting about last season’s prom episode. Yes ladies and gents, I went to the prom. To be even more clear, I went to the longest mother fucking prom in the history of drunk teenage sex. You see, it took us- being the cast, crew, etc etc- 40 hours over a span of 3 days just to shoot the one prom scene! If you thought your bunions hurt, think again hos. For 3 long days I wore this horrid prom outfit, danced, and had to pretend to gawk in disgust when a male 
student won for prom queen…yes that was queen, you read it right. I’m sure at this point y’all are wondering how I was able to land myself on the set, well, have you ever seen that cover of Entertainment Weekly that showed two of the most influential characters on the show wearing Warbler jackets? I basically look identical to those two, it’s freakish really. You may also know that Glee shoots at Paramount studios? My former office was also located at Paramount studios, and if you don’t believe me I will be more then happy to flash you my badge. One of my strongest qualities happens to be my razor sharp social skills…mostly meaning I’m a lunatic who makes Bethenny look sane and people think I’m interesting to talk to. Yes yes yes this is a round about way of explaining, do you get it yet though? I can’t explain any further so I’m really hoping y’all are reading this before a few cocktails.
Anyway, the days started every morning at 7am, with my booty freshly planted in the hair and makeup chair. I grew to love my hair and makeup girl, Kesnia. She was Russian and as you know I speak fluent Russian…so voila match made in heaven. We would do a rehearsal and then BAM it was prom time kids. During the majority of the filming I was lost in the beautiful words coming from a particular individual, never have I been so 
captivated just by the presence of this person. When it would be my time to step up and the scene, I essentially was playing myself, all we had to do was make eye contact and I somehow gained all the confidence in the world. Ok, didn’t I say earlier that I was going to try to cut all the love bull shit out? Sorry, y’all I tried, but now writing this I see that it is pretty much all it was… OOPs. I will say this though, because of the Glee prom, I will never again be able to listen to the songs Jar of Hearts and Friday. Try listening to those songs for 40 long hours straight and then get back to me.
The days got extremely tiring to say the least. On day 3 of hour never ending prom, I had to tape a segment for the Doctors before having to tape Glee. That meant I had to be live taping the Doctors at 4am and be on the Glee set by 7am….ouchie. That was a bitch.
The double whammy in the filming was, I could never escape my infatuation. That’s 
because my infatuation lived and does live right next door to my place up in Laurel Canyon, oy. Remember in previous blogs I mentioned “the love I loved the most” “I miss Laurel Canyon” … All coming together now? The next Glee blog I will go into the actual process of filming and what it is really like to be on set of a monster show.
As for now, I’m ruling NYC. I am bumping all over the city from one photo shoot to another, lunch meetings, dinner meetings…and making some good cash-a-rino to boot. I’m planning two more absolutely fabulous events, that people will be dying to get tickets for. All that aside, I’m blessed with the best friends on the face of this Earth. Every night during my prayers I thank the lord for giving me friends that I consider to be family forever. Of course I thank him for them after I thank him for He Jong Liam aka Janet, my maid.
Before I go start writing part 2 of my glee blog, you know, the more adult and coherent version. I want to address one thing. I know it has been said that my relationship with WSL appears demented. Well, it is far from it. I think the people making those claims are just jealous of a very strong ever lasting friendship. I am not even going to bother listing the countless amounts of people who have a relationship with this dynamic. If I did not have WSL, Lynn, and Carly I would not be the person I am right now. Those three ladies have changed my life forever and I consider them my real true family..we are in it through the good and the bad for the long haul. Just yesterday, I had a health scare when my blood pressure shot up, well, WSL had me come over and settled me down. See what I mean? I’ll say it one more time… WSL, Lynn, and Carly are my family and I will not have any hater telling me my relationships are anything less then a blessing from Jesus Christ.
Now, you will have to excuse me, there is socializing waiting to be done… that is my best quality after all. Plus, writing this was kind of like a stab in the chest….ya dig?
Love, Michael
Is there anything our Michael hasn’t done? Yes, he’s just 19 years old but he seems to have had the experiences that many won’t achieve in a whole lifetime. Thank you for sharing this with us Michael. Lynn xoxo
Michelle’s Fashion Tips:
Are you afraid of mixing prints? Don’t be! Here is a foolproof method to do it with flair: 1)The easiest way to mix prints is by combining a printed top with a printed skirt. Printed pants can look costumey. 2)”Match” prints by finding a color on each that is the same or similar to one another. This will ensure that the prints will feel like they go together and was done intentionally. 3)The prints should not be the same size on each separate. For example, go for big dots on top and tiny bird prints on bottom. Also, wherever you decide to put the big print, that will be your focus, so don’t put the big print on your bottom if you want to de-emphasize a big booty. 4)Experiment! As with any new trend or style idea you try, you have to experiment until you make it your own. And once it’s your own, well, then, you will rock it!
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I share your enthusiasm
Happy Friday!
Good morning and happy friday! Woot woot!
Good morning all. I tried so hard to stay awake during PR last night but, alas, I lost the fight. Thanks so much for the recap. I can’t believe Mila got sent home!
All is good here. Justanothervirgil is sleeping soundly, here at home where he belongs. I was able to find many heart healthy foods and recipes and am looking forward to stretching my kitchen muscles. For the first time since his heart attack we all slept well and are beginning to think everything is going to be ok. Thank you all for your support and tips.
Glad he is better, and both of you can sleep now. Enjoy cooking
Mary_ You both are in my thoughts and prayers and everything will be back to normal. Have a happy and healthy cooking!
So glad things are going well. Remember to take care of yourself as well as Virgil.
What a great post to read this morning. It’s going to help shape a beautiful day for me.
So happy that you all got a good nights sleep. I hope that the rest of justanothervirgil’s recovery goes well!
Hello all! Hope everyone is well and has a great day/weekend! Our power went out early this morning, and fortunately came back on within an hour. Every one is off to work and school and I’m sitting here waiting for a decent time to call my mom. (She and Daddy are an hour behind us) I haven’t talked to her in a couple of weeks and want to chat.
A friend of mine mentioned her boss called her and asked her to come in and teach a special class (she teaches at a gym…aerobics, Zumba, that type of thing). She told her that a couple of ladies from the Real Housewives of Atlanta were going to be there. (Back track to say, we are part of an online parenting group. Many of us have met in person, and all of us have known each other in upwards of 10+ years.) Of course, many of us were excited and wanted all the details of what was going on and why they were there.
Turns out, it was Nene and Marlo. Here is her exact quote from the group: “It ended up not being any kind of filming thing, it was just NeNe and Marlo. Let me tell you….someone has an inflated ego, lol.
I really don’t know the back story about how all this came about. I’ll have to talk to the studio owner later about it. So, the class was supposed to start at 10am, but NeNe was 30 mins late. She did get a pretty large group of people to come in for the class, and all of them ended up buying class cards for the rest of this month and March, so that is a plus.
At the end of the class when the new group was paying for classes and stuff, Nene said she wasn’t paying because she was a celebrity. Ok…I can kinda see that, especially if it ends up that she was invited to promote the studio. But then, she was really snotty about taking pics with people. Like it was a bother to her. She had this air about her that she wanted people to ignore her, but idolize her at the same time. And really, if you are there as a “celebrity”, smile and take some freaking pictures. Marlo is exactly how she is on the show. Not as many people recognized her and it bugged her, lol. But she had that same “don’t bother me” attitude about her. ”
Very interesting!
Okay…I’m off to get a few things done before calling Mama! Y’all have a great day!
I’m really not surprised at NeNe or Marlo’s behavior. I AM surprised that they work out at all!
Good gossip! Maybe you should sell it to Radar Online and make $25,000 ;-D
Nene is rich? Maybe if she is adding all of the services she is stealing as assets. If there was no prior arrangement at the studio, that is called stealing. I understand that your friend doesn’t want drama and just allowed Nene to take this free class, but I would have made her pay.
BTW… I worked at a coffee shop where real celebrities came. One example is the lead singer of the Black Crowes (Chris Robinson), who is also from Atlanta. And they all happily paid for their coffee. Real celebrities with real money do not act that way. In fact, real celebrities do not want to draw attention to themselves so they try to blend in as best as possible.
I enjoyed Nene on Glee. I thought she did an amazing job, but that kind of behavior really urks me. Small businesses are just trying to survive, so either make some kind of deal beforehand or pay what you owe!
BTW, great intel Sapelissy! I think I’ve seen you on twitter and you have great tweets as well.
As I mentioned, I have a friend who deals with celebrities all the time. Going by the ones she has meant the real A-list ones were always the nicest and didn’t try to haggle with them for free goods/services…but the D-listers were the worst.
Thanks lizzle.
I don’t Twitter as much as I used to. Maybe I need to pick it back up.
Ha! I am more than willing to ignore Nene but I will Never idolize her.
And I would sue her if she stole services or goods from me – lets see how far that celebrity defense will take her. lol
Lynn, thank you so much for including Michelle’s Fashion Tips into the blog. I am the least fashionable person I know. As a matter of fact, I hate shopping for clothes in general and have zero fashion sense. So reading Michelle’s blog is interesting and helpful. Thanks Michelle for making your tips easy to understand for the fashion-challenged people like me!
you’re welcome! It’s my pleasure to help.
Drop a dime is to snitch on someone. It used to be you made a phone call (10 cents) to tip someone off about something undercover. Expression was used a lot in old mobster movies (40-50′s).
Great info. I’ve heard the expression but never knew where it came from until now.
ITA – it is to tell on someone.
yep…and I can barely even remember when it was only ten cents to call, but I know this is where the expression came from. ‘Dropping the dime’ was usually done for revenge or for an ulterior motive, not out of any great sense of ethics.
Kind of like Sheree backstabbing Kandi about that gossip. There has got to be something behind that, I can’t figure it out.
Great blogs today. Lynn I agree 100% with your assessment of ATL. Great job on Project Runway. I agee with you about everything but Mila’s dress. The two hemlines were jarring to me otherwise it was a nice dress. She shouldn’t have gone home. I also really like your fashion tips too even though I’m a 56 year old who wears nothing but jeans and sweats.
Btw great discussion yesterday on shoes. I have very flat, very wide feet and took a couple of bad falls last summer/early fall so feel like I need to wear very supportive shoes now. I hate wearing orthopedic looking stuff and can’t wear burkinstocks. Clark’s and Naturalizer have been my best bet for winter shoes but I need to find some sandals for Summer. The days of wearing FM pumps have passed for me and there are so many cute ones out there.
Whatbhappen to your name?
What do you mean?
Sorry your name just seemed weird, but I recognized you because if your picture. I think it was because of the capital letters.
Got it. Must have been a blip on the site. It was regular lowercase when I posted. That said, maybe it was shouting since it is so chaotic here! Mishka and I are stuck in the spare bedroom– our little oasis of calm.
I have found Naots to be very comfortable and they make very attractive sandals. I think everyone’s feet are different (brilliant statement, I know) and even the so-called comfort shoe brands don’t work for everyone.
Some people swear by Danskos but for me they hurt my feet something awful.
I’ll check them out. Thanks Mazel!
No she definitely did not deserve to go home for a well-made dress. Jerell should have definitely been sent home for his hideous display of a dress. But I guess why I liked Mila’s dress is because of it’s jarring look. It’s just so strikingly beautiful in an almost futuristic way. It should not have been in the bottom three, Michael’s dress should have been. And she should have definitely not gone home
I agree about the dress. That dress was a wow factor for a runway or event. I can’t believe Austin is still there! Will someone smack these judges please?
Cole Haan makes very comfortable shoes and sandles but they can be pricey – try ebay.
Mila’s dress reminded me of those Halloween costumes that are half man/half woman. Didn’t like it at all.
I have some Merrell sandals and LOVE them. Wearing them feels like I’m barefoot.
Thanks for the good info. I’ll check out Cole Haan & Merrill.
Hi Nohausfrau. Cole Haan while lovely always ran a bit short and narrow, at least back in the day. Their casual wear is dressier, generally, than Naot/Birk/Mephisto looks. The Earthies seem to me, at least, a bump up from that look. If you need that Cole Haan look and find them not wearable, I would suggest taking a look at Peter Kaiser shoes. The pricepoint and dress factor (dress wear, sportswear level) would be similar to Cole Haan but Peter Kaiser’s run fuller, in fact they make wide widths. They are made in West Germany and, Like Birkenstock, they run full and use fine leathers and are finely constructed. Stuart Weitzman also come in wide widths.
Danskos! Oh, my goodness, all day & every day! I’m on my feet a lot & have a hike to & from my car at work. My feet used to hurt constantly, but now my shoes keep me comfy all day. I’m not so much a fan of the clogs that my nurse GFs wear, but I love the wedges & sandals- super cute too!
Oh my gosh! Mishka looks absolutely adorable in her pink tutu looking collar!
Good morning every body! It’s FRIDAY!!!
I have nothing to resport, everything is still the same. I am so ready to quit, but no back up yet. Can I just quit and enjoy some time away from work, go on vacation, get involved in remodeling my place, go to the gym, learn more recepies and cook more, visit friends, enjoy my relationship, my dog and my family? Can I, can I, can I ? oh wait, I need money for all of that. Never mind, I will just do those things on the weekend, a little at a time
for now, I got to go to work and do the best I can.
Michael, great job!! About your friends an the help or what ever. We all need friends and help, and it is great that you are getting those, but they are not doing things for you. YOU are doing it all on your own. I don’t know how much these lessors have helped you, and it is nice that you are grateful and hopefully they will continue in your life, but it doesn’t mean you are just seating there doing nothing. Keep at it and keep us informed, I do care to read about your adventures. BTW 40 hours prom!!? Ouch, mine was real and many years ago, and I still remember it being long, I can’t imagine 40 hrs
See you guys tonight or tomorrow. It is the WEEKEND!!!
it was a tough one to say the least
California35,
I do job development in our area (for disabled), and find the best one stop shop for hunting is http://www.indeed.com It’s great for those that don’t have a lot of time to look. Give it a shot and good luck.
Addendum: The site isn’t for the disabled—that’s who I do job development for. The site is for any and all, and it gathers all of the jobs from other sites that are available in your particular area.
Y’all.
I can’t even tell you how badly I wish I was in LA this weekend for the Academy Awards. I could of course go and once there attend all the fab parties etc.. but I just can’t bring myself to spend $1,200 on the ticket etc to go for only 3 days… UGH, I was I had money to just spend spend spend
That is a lot of $$ wow
It would make me so sick to spend that on only three days
That’s why I have not made it to NY
I can not ardor more than a weekend, but it seems so much $ for a weekend. One day 
Then don’t think too much about it, you will make it next next year, when $1200 won’t seem like too much
My friend snuck into the Oscar after party last year, so it’s definitely possible not to have to spend $1200
I have to spend that much. Of course I do not have to pay a dime to go to the oscars or party.. but I have to buy a plane ticket plus spending money
I’m am in So Ca but not connected enough to go to these events. Oh well
I was a bit surprised to see that according to your blog some people have taken issue with your friendship with WSL. Personally, I think it’s great you were able to go to a new city and make a dear friend so quickly. I’ve been the new girl in town myself so I know how important it is to make friends before you start to feel isolated.
I totally agree w/ you.. We are kind of like Lisa and Cedric before he went crazy
I don’t understand why anyone would have a problem with who you choose to call your friend. I happen to think if two people are able to make a connection like you have with WSL that it truly is a blessing. To add Lynn and Carly makes you triplely (is that even a word?) blessed! Who cares what anyone else says! You have found 3 wonderful friendships and that is what is important.
Morning!
Great blogs. I have to say that I find that Kim is a bit racist. There have been too many instances of her being “insensitive” for it just be chalked up to coincidence. I remember that fried chicken comment she said to Nene and when she and Big Poppa called Sweetie “black b*tch.” I read a lot of blogs and they have all been consistent in reporting (from people who know Kim, etc.) that Kim says racist things about blacks all of the time. And this is from season one. I don’t put it past her.
She is still as selfish and lazy and entitled as ever.
I just hate how she keeps glossing over th big poppa thing like it was no big deal. She talks about Nene dating while still being married, she talks about Marlo’s sugar daddy. But when people bring up big poppa, she says, “That was so two years ago. Move on.” SHE WAS WITH A MARRIED MAN! It just kills me that she points out their faults, but won’t take responsibility for her own.
Michael! Congratulations on your success in NY and LA. Although I haven’t heard anyone judging your relationship with WSL, ignore those who do. Some people want to knock down and judge those who are happy and successful. Just keep your eye on the prize (goals/dreams) and ignore all that do not contribute to your success.
oh thank you so much!!! I love WSL… the type of friendship we have is very common but alas people always love you hate… you are right
Mornin’ Folks. Hope yours is a great one…
Lynn, I’m sorry, I just can’t. I know you put a considerable amount of work into your daily blog and I appreciate the effort. My eyes were watering though after the 3rd or 4th sentence of Kim’s blog so I just couldn’t continue. Let me see if I can sum it up for myself and those of you who made it all the way through can tell me if I have it right.
Kim Z – “I’m not a racist… ”
Nene – “I’m Rich, Bitch… ”
Cynthia – “Let me ask Nene.. ”
That about cover it?
I thought I read that Michael M was/is going to be on an episode of Glee. Another show I don’t watch but congrats, Michael. I’ll read the rest of your experience later on.
As for me, Nothing much new. I did watch American Idol last night. Rather I fast forwarded through most of it because I just don’t give a damn about these people’s back stories nor do I care about any of the products the sponsors are pushing. As you may know, they wrapped up in Hollywood and moved on to Las Vegas to dwindle the pack from 40 to the final 24. There’s really no other reason to note that other than the change of venue. They could hold these auditions in somebody’s basement and it would be the same for me. I’ve really only been watching this show for about 4 years now. The season with Adam Lambert on it was the first full one I paid attention to. With some of the people I’ve seen go through on these shows, the best thing I can say about them is that they are better than I am and have a lot more guts for trying to begin with. By the time we get to the final 24 though, there are some who really do shine. This time around, IMO, there are more who do, than don’t.
In the final 24 are 12 boys/men and 12 girls/women. I personally am more interested in listening to a good female vocalist than a male one. Not that I think they’re any better or worse but for my taste, the female voice fits better. That is, unless it’s in a Group. Then give me Temptations over The Supremes any day of the week. Some of the groups that were put together (most mixed) for the Hollywood / Vegas rounds were absolutely fantastic. Others, well, they were groups.
Anyway, final 24… I’m not going to name them. If you care, I’m sure FOX has a website you can look at to get to know the characters. It won’t matter much until it’s down to the final 10 or so on the live shows. What I Do want to touch on though is how they tell these people whether or not they’ve made it. 16 of them aren’t going through. One by one, during the course of 12 hours, they have each contestant march down what has to be the longest walk of their life. The singing and sometimes dancing are all over and this is it. They sit the contestant in a chair facing the judges where, the judges, torture them one more time with mind games trying to make them believe they haven’t made it. Some don’t and the realistic ones, aren’t surprised. Good for them, better luck next year. Back in the holding area are the remaining contestants who get to watch as each one comes out with the news. Yes or no. Each Yes means one less spot on either side. At first, they all cheer for the ones who made it and make the sad eyes for the ones who don’t. As the day progresses, the cheers get weaker and weaker because each Yes, increases the chances that there are not enough spots left to ensure Their success. By the time we get to the final few (in this case, 3 gals, 2 guys) with only one spot left on each side, there are no cheers. In part of course because there’s no one left to do so.
So they march first, the 3 remaining girls into the reveal area and sit them all down. Let each have a minute of time to reflect on the journey, then they tell which one of the 3 made it. Then they do the same with the remaining boys. Here is the problem I have with this particular part of it. Instead of allowing them to go back to the holding area, they should be shuffled off somewhere else and ONE should be brought in at a time. Everyone, even the ones who didn’t make it, were given the benefit of some privacy when they were given the news. In the case of these final 5 however, each of the 3 who didn’t make it were forced to sit there in ‘group’ form while the news was given. I just think it’s a bit cruel to do it that way.
Now we have the final 24 but WAIT! AI can never end a show like this without a cliff hanger. ONE of the rejected guys will be brought back to make it a final 25. Tune in next Tuesday to see which one. Really? If I were one of the other contestants, I’d be none too happy about that. Right away, it means on one of the guys nights, 2 instead of 1 are going home. Tuesday will be guys night, Wednesday, Ladies night, Thursday results of the vote. One from each side will be sent packing each Thursday until they’re down to 6 of each (I think). Final 10 are usually what make up the summer touring group. Til next time…
Have a great day everyone..
8)
I disagree. I heard it like this:
Kim – Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.
Nene – Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. BLAH!
Cynthia – Blah, blah, blah. blahbity blah.
I am actually interested in AI for the first time in a long time. A good friend’s son’s good friend and band mate made it into the round of 24. (Does that make sense?) So I have a 2 or 3 degree separation from this guy and someone to root for.
8) Which one?
Reed Grimm
One of the talented ones
http://youtu.be/YEhmqCAwir4
Best of luck to him.
Thanks-I hope he does well. I’ve heard he is a really great kid.
Hey guys, FYI blog of mine above is the rough draft… The correct version, although not much different, will replace it soon
I enjoy your writings very much! You are so talented! Young and talented, well connected… you will be HUGE in no time, my dear!
Good Morning All,
Working from home today – great. Our office is moving to another location today and I am a bit bummed as it is twice as far to drive (more gas money), but on the other hand I am so grateful to have this job. However my boss is wonderful and is letting me go to the closer location 2 times a week…I have the best boss and great benefits as well.
Great reporting on all the shows! Lynn – wonderful breakdown of the blogs and of course you are right – the ladies come out when they need to shoot of their mouths about something. Where are the blogs normally? Jeff and Mel, loved your breakdown.
I used to be so into american idol in the first few seasons…I have to get back to something other than the housewives. Atlanta and OC bore me, love BH drama and am awaiting NY. I still cannot stand trampy tamra, and I think she is viciously mean and I congratulate her ex for putting up with her so many years. I remember some scenes where she did embarass him quite a bit. Vicki is a trip and I have never liked her with her woohoo junk and all the other craziness…however some of the rags are printing that Don is going to some type of sex club with his new girlfriend and they do it in full view of other people – YUCK. That could have been a BIG reason for divorce if true. Anyway I need to get back to some other programs on other channels…any ideas/recommendations? XXOO
Aw so nice to know you like your job and your boss
Have you tried Alcatraz, Revenge, big bang, person of interst? I watch so many shows, I wouldn’t know which to recommend. Those are pretty good.
Hey Contessa! Are you looking to relocate somewhere down here in Tempe? That commute is long. Hope all is going well.
Good Morning Lynn and everyone! Lynn, Michelle and Michael_ Thank you for the Blogs!
Michelle_ You are *spot on* with your observation about the judges in this “All stars” is very unfortunate. I did like Mila’s concept of that dress… the top was impeccable however, in my opinion, it was too drastic the two lengths of the dress… I thought that if she would have gone through the “slope” direction, that dress could have been at the top! Mondo’s dress… was astonishing! I would wear it in a heart bit!
I don’t think Kim is a racist but I do think that some of the ladies look for it in her. There is no acceptable explanation for saying that Kim wouldn’t hold a child from the orphanage – best to own it and apologize for saying it because it was way out of line. As for being kept by men, married or otherwise, it seems to be part of the lifestyle and carries different degrees of critizism and acceptance.
My problem with this particular franchise is that outside of Phaedra and Kandi, none of these women are educated, talented, interesting or have goals that require real effort or hard work. Pretending to be rich and measuring your self worth by the material things amassed isn’t appealing to me. And I won’t even get into the hater crap because there is more than enough of that going on with this group!
I can’t stay long, but I had to stop by to let you know of an add I found interesting. I job posting from hubpages looking for PT on line writers and bloggers.
This photo is disturbing – for no particular reason I can figure?
Taken at Taylor’s L.A. booksigning.
http://realitytea.realitytea.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/new-uploads/2012/02/Taylor-Armstrong-and-her-daughter-Kennedy-Armstrong.jpg
It’s disturbing because Taylor is in it. Poor Kennedy… I feel so bad for that little one.
Maybe it’s the Mommy Dearest look.
I would hate to know what may be whispered in that child’s ear from those lips.
Don’t ever learn to read?
Has anyone heard about Taylor possibly being on Dancing with the Stars? Please let this only be a rumor. I do enjoy catching DWTS when I can… it’s not a must-see to me but if Taylor is on it will be a no-way-in-he!!.
If that would mean she will not be in BH housewives, then I say go for it
Teresa is on Nate Ferguson… I’m watching it now.
Thanks.
Comes on next hour here and I’m stuck hanging around the house for a phone call.
hey michelle, thanks for your fashion blurb today. i have a semi-formal dinner with sigma tau delta (my english honors society) on tuesday and had been struggling with what to wear. i bought a lot of pieces from jason wu’s collection for target (do you know it?! it was so beautiful). the top is a navy tie blouse with small white polka dots, and the skirt is navy with red, white, and yellow flowers. i was wary about mixing prints, but somehow i thought it worked. you hit the nail on the head with idea of having a grounding color and an appropriately sized pattern. basically, you made me definitely decide to go with the outfit, so thank you!
This is a big day for me. We are going to hear some opera without Emily. This is a first. Stop the press I know. She’s deaf so what’s the point?
Have a good day everyone. I’ll check back in when I get home.
So near Emily is going with you! I’m sure sge’ll be listening through the vibrations her lil paws pick up! Is she getting dressed for the event? Have fun and enjoy yourself!
Near=neat!
Thanks DeeDee, I will look at that Site. I just sign up on Monster and will try yours.
I took a lunch break today, and left the office. How often can I say that?? I work hard, bu everyone else does too, do no one notices. Any ways, I’m out and will read the blog it always puts me in a good mood
Just got back from the therapy dog program Mishka is involved in. It’s called See Spot Read and basically we go into schools & libraries and children read to the dogs. We had a great time at a new school. The kids loved Mishka and she loved them. I changed our avatar so you could see her in her Valentine’s day finery. While I was sitting in the library I was remembering how much I loved teaching and the school library. I can’t afford to go back to teaching now but once I retire I’m definitely going to substitute. I miss being in the school.
I came back to the house and the painters had made so much progress! I love my new colors–a creamy off white for the great room, foyer and hallways. A pale Robin’s Egg blue for the kitchen. A true Robin’s Egg blue for the guest bathroom and a light chocolate color (called Chocolate Mousse yum!) for my bedroom. I have lots of tile work and bamboo floors in my townhouse so it will be a very serene palette! The ceilings look so good. I’ll probably be stuck with Mishka in the guest bedroom for several more hours but they are going to finish tonight! Wahoo!
Nohaus – Mishka is absolutely beautiful!!
:- )
Michelle – different prints? Really? Hmm interesting, one of the pictures looks good, so I believe you are right
not that I should doubt you, but I just didn’t think that was correct. Thanks for your blog about fashion, I like to read it, there is always something one can learn and change 
I want to know what is wrong with the person writing the radaronline stories. They are constantly referring to Traylor as a Texas beauty. Wrong, isnt she from Oklahoma? She sure is no beauty. SHe looks like a monster with those lips and those cheeks and forehead.
radar online?
isn’t this the blog that caused so much trouble on the reuion…or was that some other one….where someone was spreading rumors that Lisa was selling stories to radaronline?
It think the reason is because she is blowing someone at radar online.
She is blowing all kinds of people, all the time. She put those skills out there on one of the first episodes in the first season.
I think, if those kind of rumors can be swirling around about Giada de Laurentiis, then they can certainly be said about a reality star who advertises her skills the first time she ever gets on tv.
It would crack me up to find out her orbital “blowout” happened during one of her ‘sessions’ of currying favor with this journalist or that tv famewhore doctor or whatever.
I haven’t had a chance to watch PR but something finally dawned on me. Austin reminds me of someone and I figured it out FINALLY! When I was a junior and senior in high school I worked Saturday’s as a receptionist in a salon that my friend worked in. Austin looks a lot like the man that owned the salon! We became friendly and he was an awesome boss! He even did my hair for my wedding day. He did not dress like Austin does but he did wear a purple suit to my wedding. Hey it was the early 90′s don’t judge to harshly! LOL
Lynn another great blog and thanks for letting me act silly this morning on twitter.
That picture of NeNe always reminds me of an Elf as in Lord of the Rings/everquest/worldofwarcraft. The light behind her head makes it look like her ears are pointed.
I tried to find a picture to show you all what I mean, but could not find one.
You are right on with your assessment of the RHOA cast. They only blog when they have to set the record straight.
Michael you always manage to make me laugh at your blogs. Only 19? You have an old soul then because you seem more mature than my 30 yr old son who has 2 kids.
I hope one day to meet all of you, but will settle for a few of you as I know life can be busy and travel is expensive.
JustAMary drop me an email: divainhopkins1959@yahoo.com I’m in the Twin Cities and would love to meet up with you if you want to. I know I’m like a scary, goofy manicurist who might show up with my sharpened nail file. LOL
Blessings to all of you!!
Diana
I see the NeNe elf lord too! lol
Maybe this is why he doesn’t remember his week with Brandi.
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20573335,00.html
Michael,
Janet works in the laundry place in the basement level of the apartment building 2 down from yours. Does she do maid work, as well?
she works in the basement level of mine and yes does
Wow have you been stalking Michael? lol
Stalking? NO. I used to live in the building 2 doors down from where Michael lives, where “Janet’s” laundry store is. I recognized the pictures of his apartment he posted. I also remember “Janet” from going to her store every day.
Nene’s “I give her nothing” means “I won’t give her the time of day”, or refuses to acknowledge Kim’s presence.
I am so feeling the withdrawal of RHOBH, that I keep watching the 3 reunions over and over and over. Can’t get into the OC, but I end up watching it anyway.
Anyone else in the same boat?
I’ve never watched RHOA, so I don’t know anything that happens with those women, but from some of the comments, maybe I’m not missing much.
I miss BH too. I went to my local library and got some good books so I can get in some good reading instead of watching the Atlanta and OC ladies. Not into either one of them. I’m finding I’m not even that excited about Bethenny Ever After. I think I’m about over the housewives but I’ll probably watch New York with the newbies.
I understand BB. I love Bethenny, but I have found that it’s harder to watch her show. I hope her talk show is good, it might be a good change for her.
NY, that may be very interesting
I guess I’ll take all the extra time and dote on my grandaughter some more.
Talk about time well spent!
I’m watching Shark Tank on ABC right now It’s kind of interesting.
I just finished reading, The Hunger Games. Great story.
I keep hearing about it. What is it about?
The future. The NA continent has been divided into 12 districts and is now called Panem. There were 13 districts but because they revolted against the government of Panem, the people of the districts must now endure an annual punishment called the Hunger Games wherein 2 children, a male and female endure a lottery where the 2 names pulled are put into an ‘arena’ of sorts where they must fight for their survival. There can only be one victor.
The story is about Katniss Everdeen, who volunteers for the Hunger Games after her younger sister’s name is drawn.
The themes of justice and survival and of government rule are played out against a mass media craving for reality violence by people who live a privileged life in the Capitol paid for by the blood and toil of people enslaved in their various districts to lives of toil, hunger, and the knowledge that their children must pay for their “crimes against the state’ with their lives.
The books are catagorized as Young Adult. The read is enthralling; I couldn’t put it down. The knowledge that the story is being read by our youth is hopeful.
Here’s a link. http://www.scholastic.com/thehungergames/
13 th district was annihilated for starting the revolt.
It’s a fast read. I liked it but not enough to read the 2 nd one. We read it at my Bookclub and people seemed to be in one of two camps- crazy about it or liked it.
It’s very plot driven and I prefer books with more character development.
The painters are gone and the house is back together. They did a great job and I’m so pleased. I’m also so glad they are gone. I absolutely hate strangers in the house.
Yeah!! about the renovated walls.
I really enjoyed the story and the conclusion.
My 11 year old daughter started reading “Hunger Games” on Friday. I think she’s on Chapter 20 (about 270 pgs) now. She loves it. She’s a voracious reader and likes to write. She keeps a journal and one of her Englich class assignments is to write a weekly blog. Blogging is now part of English class curriculum.
I have an 11 year old son and we always struggle to find something for him to read, I’m going to try that one. Thanks
If he hasn’t already read them, you may want to try the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series of books. My now 15 year old son liked those books.
Bethenny really needs to stop and enjoy life….
http://www.bethenny.com/post/the-skinnygirl-cocktails-family-is-growing
http://www.bethenny.com/post/the-skinnygirl-cocktails-family-is-growing
I so want to go to Massachusetts to get shoes at the Tannery. I would order online if I knew for sure what side to order. I loved that website and 2 pairs of shoes in particular.
Flashback Friday
Ha Ha!!! I’m with you! I have the Bali so I can just order the same size in any of the styles that are the same last, which appears to be most of them. Maybe I can help. What do your feet look like? Wide, narrow? Short toes, long? Tell me about your feet, I’m listening, lol.
Hey, I put the link why did the boxy thing come up? Anyway I love Harry Chapin. I could (and have) listen to him all night long.
disgrazia4,
My feet? I go between a 7 and 7 1/2 and depending on the store sometimes like the wide width best. I have my feet up to the screen, toes are painted…what do you think?
Oh wait, #1 granddaughter says you need Skype or something. I don’t even have text on my phone. She says you can’t see my feet! ha ha ha
Ha Ha! I have old polish on mine. We need a pedicure around here. Which shoes did you like?
One pair of brown boots, sorta cowboy and one pair of dress shoes closed toe strapy booty.
That will put me back a few hundred bucks so don’t tell Mr. City
I wish I knew which ones you were talking about. Mr City will never find out from me.
Disgrazia, I am getting thinner and thinner. post below I Found The Shoes
Thought this was interesting:
http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/23/paul-nassif-nose-job-restraining-order-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-adrienne-maloof/#.T0fzPJh9sRk
If it has been posted before, my apologies.
Takes all kinds to make a can of mixed nuts. Not a good idea to threaten someone on a recording device.
That is what I thought too!
Diva, are you in the Harry Chapin video? Take a look at the audience. For some reason I think you could have been there, knowing about the brownies and all.
I saw Harry at the Fox Theater. He was the best.
City
He was unique. When he died, I felt a greater loss than when John Lennon was killed. One of my favorite of his songs is Tangled Up Puppet.
I know, right?
I love that song too. Actually I don’t think there is a song he sings that I don’t love. Cory’s Coming, Flowers are Red, Tangled Up Puppet, I Wanna Sing a Love Song, Taxi & Sequel, oh oh oh one of my VERY favorites Old College Avenue……we miss ya Harry.
Have you guys seen this? I exciting for her, her dream just keep expanding…
http://www.bethenny.com/post/the-skinnygirl-cocktails-family-is-growing
http://www.bethenny.com/post/the-skinnygirl-cocktails-family-is-growing
Looks like JZ, Lisa and mom managed to insult/disappoint at an appearance in Dallas (Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas).
what happened
Apparently, they were the after dinner speakers at a fund raiser. Guests and those who booked the trio assumed their speech would be inspirational. “A Jewish mother is more wonderful than your Catholic mother because…..” The women in the audience were offended because JZ told them they would not be happy as, “stay at home moms,” and should work part-time. SO upset that the director of the organization sent an apology to members. They started the letter of apology with an upbeat note. “We had 150 new supporters there…” I LOVE LOVE LOVE that JZ posted on Twitter thanking the Federation and how nice that she was responsible for 150 new supporters. Clever.
I read this and thought that there has to be more to it. Were they boring or did JZ take this invitation as an opportunity to sell jewelry, lingerie, books and the members saw through it? More importantly….when will the battle/guilt between moms working outside the home and moms staying at home ever end.
When they are all working, or all staying home. There won’t be anyone left to argue one side or the other.
Here are the two pairs of shoes from the Tannery I have a crush on
Earthies Barina Bootie Blue $169
Earthies Fabienne-Vintage Lea $229
I guess I like Earthies! A brand I never heard of before in my life!
oh oh oh and I have never paid more than 50 bucks for a pair of shoes.
City
Love the Fabianne! I think you stand a chance with either style as I know the width across the ball of the foot is broad. However, if you have a high instep, order the 7.5 size. The inside will have a suede insole that is molded like a Birkenstock though not as extreme. Good luck!
Flicken twitter cut me off. They said I was over my daily tweet allowance…and it was just getting good, I started to show a Taylor follower the light…
Also I think I found WSL lady…if it’s you..I would have tweeted to to say who I am,
Over your daily tweeting? I didn’t know there was a limit.
I didn’t either…now I look like I ran off. I guess they cap it because they dont want ppl spamming.
Testing testing
I posted or tried to post earlier, but it didn’t show up. Thisis why I’m testing.
It showed up this time, maybe it what I wasmposting. I was trying to post a link. Bethenny’s company came up with more products. I figured instead of explaining it, I would just post the link
grrr, I guess it’s one of those nights for both of us.
My DH got ZooKeeper,I tried to watch it but OMG,it’s so annoying. Talking animals with agitating voices. ….it did my head in.
The Fish Adventure- it’s got me hooked!
What’s a DH?
Darling husband
Ahhhhhh… I was wracking my brain and thought maybe husband but what could the d be, lol. Darling is good.
Micheal, why are you calling me a liar on twitter?
I don’t get it? Did you find the the use of the word “friend” overstated…? Don’t we call ourselves a “family” here? I didn’t mean to imply we eat lunch together..fuck this..I don’t need it.
WTF one of my posts are missing…here it is again.
Micheal why the hell are you calling me a liar on twitter? Because I refereed to you as a friend? I wasn’t trying to overstate anything, especially since I was under the impression we were a “family” here and how Kristen personally thanked the blog. It was just more one of those “hey, I know XXX” too.
I really don’t appreciate this and I don’t fn need it.
I’ve got to see this.
@MomMarti on twitter
I see. You are too cute and your little one is a doll. What’s up with Michael? Besides the fact that he is very 19, lol. He prolly just doesn’t remember right now cause Lynn has so many commenters on her blog.
Thank you.
If you go into my pictures, you can see both my girls. As well as my wedding picture that is post in the IHJZ “family” album.
Cute kids
Thank You.
Ok please DM me
I can not dm you since you are not following me on twitter
Ok
I got a dm from you but twitter line says I cant not reply because you are not following me. (abet twitter has been unfollowing and following people at will lately).
i replied to on the TL as I had no where else to go.
WSL, I am trying to reply to you but it still says you don’t follow me. i dont know if you are getting my tweets or not. I only found you on twitter tonight and accidentally at that, when I read your profile I thought it must be you. For reasons that are good and that make me proud to know you.
As far as twitter goes, I generally only read stuff I am mentioned in. So if someone I follow is A and they are fighting with B, I am usually unaware unless I get tagged for some reason. It’s not fair or reasonable for someone to assume or expect someone who is not part of the discussion to be aware of other peoples twitter battles.
I don’t follow Illana, I have never spoken to her nor do I intend to. I am publicly friends with Lynn on twitter and have defended her when I could if I was aware of something. Just has I have always defended you.
I have never spoken ill of anyone on this blog. Again, I don’t understand or appreciate being called a liar. I don’t deserve it and I am deeply insulted.
RR mayb u can’t see my DM cuz of twitter time out. I had no idea it was my dear RR. The group u were w/4 hrs is a mean group that is vile towards LynnFam. Of course MM and I said we didn’t know MomiMart and u told K we did. Then I noticed ur group and felt something was leading to more meanness. I will explain to both. My DM has details of the ppls that wish us iLL!
Guys Twitter is like a GIANT cocktail party where u can talk to anyone but u don’t really know who they are.
Lynn s is like going to a Cool College Frat Party where u r known and the Pres knows where you live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I have Kristen tweeting me calling me a ‘creepy liar’. I’m getting fed up with this.
What is it I am lying about?
Has to be a mistake I think. That sucks though so good luck getting it cleared up.
I just wrote a long post and it disappeared!
I will fix this. You r not to be called that name. U r a beloved friend u got caught w/some very Vile Lynnfam haters. I thought ur ?s were to cause my reputation to look questionable and I go head on e/those hateful women when they r disrespectful. U deserve an apology and I am VERY sorry and will see the tweets taken down. I consider you to be major LynnFam and I am very sad you were harmed.
Twitter is like a giant coctailparty where u don’t really know who anyone is.
Lynn’s is like a wonderful cocktail party at the 4 Seasons where Lynn knows where everybody lives so there is accountability.
I had the missplaced Rude tweets eraced. I am so sorry. It was my mistake.
So glad you two worked it out, *smooches*. Hopefully Michael will comment because I know Marti’s (RR’s) feeling must be a little hurt. Love you all =P
To everyone else, Happy Saturday! Yay!
Good Morning Everyone, it’s Saturday, ALREADY!!
I was supposed to get a puppy this week. A young lady working at my hairdresser’s shop, had one. She only had him a week and her husband is dreadfully allergic. She was frantic for someone nice to take the puppy. (here is where I brag) Three people told her to call ME. He’s only 10 weeks, and a little Boston Terrior/Beagle.
I got everything he would need, set up his “lounge”, baby gates the works. And she called me three times in tears, she’s so bonded she can’t release him to me.
By Thursday I told her to hold onto him. I can’t take a dog from his mistress under these conditions. She’s so upset and apologetic, I don’t know how her poor husband is going to cope. Sometimes his throat closes up. He’s miserable.
On a good note, my house is clean as a whistle, sad note,…. no puppy.
No puppy yet. If you “build it, a puppy will come.”
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LOL Jazz, the vibes are OUT THERE.
Butter, so sorry the plans fell through on your getting the puppy, but she may change her mind in the end and you may get him. Or, maybe this is a sign that you are ready for a puppy and maybe you should go down to your local shelter and adopt one. Either way, if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be.
Thanks BB, Actually I am planning on a shelter adoption. I was going to wait till the winter was done, and after my God Daughter’s wedding. I have to be away for that weekend.
I didn’t want to get an already abandoned dog and then kennel him for a weekend. It was just that she needed someone to take “Winston” right away. So I was all for it. Even though it didn’t fit in with my calendar plans.
It’s cold and blustery today, and I thought……whew good thing I don’t have that puppy hahaha.
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