LynnNChicago Bethenny Ever After
It’s all about Bethenny, but it’s supposed to be that way, right? Her name is on the title and we expect to see Bethenny after Bethenny in scene after scene!
Bethenny hosted what looked like an amazing girls weekend in Montauk New York. There was a great meal with cocktails on the beach including Bethenny’s four girlfriends and all of their children. Bethenny’s beloved dog, Cookie is a girl and she was there, she felt the need to enforce the “women only” rule and attack the waiter biting his pant leg….oops!
Bryn said her first sentence and we all witnessed it, that kid is adorable! Bryn said, “I’m the baby.” That sure does qualify as a sentence. I looked like a fun day on the beach, Bethenny and her girlfriends tried to paddleboat and realized it is not as easy as it looks.
Did anyone else notice that the ladies said their good-bye’s outside of the house in Montauk where Bethenny was staying? I wonder if she and Jason bought that place or if Bethenny was renting it for the girls weekend, either way the decision was clearly made not to film inside that house.
This episode had an underlying theme, Bethenny’s father Bobby Frankel’s name was mentioned several times. Bethenny talked with her friends about her relationship with her step-father John, she had recently run into John’s daughter and it seemed to spark memories of the man who raised her for a time.
Discussing this with her therapist, Bethenny explains that when she was 14-years old Bobby Frankel reached out and wanted Bethenny to visit him in California. Admitting her motives were less than wanting to see her loving father, Bethenny said she wanted to live the Beverly Hills lifestyle with her rich, famous father. It sounds like a lot of guilt. It was a bit frustrating as Bethenny interrupted her therapist several times as he was trying to get her to find her real feelings about her 14-year old self.
We didn’t see Jason too much tonight but he made a brief appearance crashing Bethenny’s visit with her friend Teri. I like Teri but she takes some getting used to, she’s a bit of a strange one but I like that she doesn’t suck up to Bethenny in fact she almost goes out of her way to ensure she isn’t sucking up! Jason brought the ladies pizza and they talked while baby Bryn was napping. It was as if Teri wasn’t there, Bethenny and Jason bantered about a trip that Jason took to Barcelona with friends years ago.
As promised Bethenny has remained friends with the wacky foodie Nick, she met him last 
season and they became fast friends. Nick is certainly coming out of his shell and is talking more with his head up. Last season he seemed painfully shy but he seems to be getting better. The two friends went on a tour to find the best food in New York City but Bethenny seems more interested in improving Nick then finding a woman for Nick, she even took him to have his eyebrow’s threaded. Oh dear!
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It’s A Brad, Brad World by MichellefromNY
It’s the season finale of “It’s a Brad Brad World”. Hooray! Lindsay–Brad’s personal assistant, and Thomas–Brad’s styling assistant are in the office working. They have a big job coming up with J. Brand jeans in which Brad will be styling 4 looks for the fall that will launch on their website. Lindsay is told she will have to assist with that project because Thomas is unavailable.
Brad comes into the office and the Pucci dress for Jessica Alba arrives. It is stunning with gold leaf flecks on an emerald chiffon. Brad and Thomas go to the back to see all the looks that Brad had pulled for Jessica. A few dresses are too sheer so they need to line them. One standout to Brad is this Dolce and Gabbana navy chiffon star-print dress. It is breathtaking.
Brad and Thomas also starts pulling looks for the J Brand shoot. Brad thinks they are very forward thinking with their denim. The bottoms are taken care of, but Brad has to prepare everything else to make the look fully realized. Brad asks Lindsey if she’s ok with being on-set. She’s on edge because she doesn’t know what she’s doing and doesn’t want to mess up.
Brad meets Gary for dinner. They discuss their anniversary party and how both their families are coming in. Brad keeps pretending that it’s a wedding and it’s driving OCD Gary crazy. Brad wants them to kiss but Gary is very PDA-averse. Gary is nervous that Brad is going to cry at their party because Brad is the waterworks king.
It’s the day of the photoshoot and they are at the Smashbox studios. It’s Lindsay’s first shoot and she’s hustling. She’s unpacking and seems really focused. Jeff Rudes–the founder and CEO of J Brand loves what Brad picked out. The first look is a poet blouse with a big furry mass of a vest. It looks fabulous with the J Brand corduroys. The second look is with bright red jeans and Brad goes with a nautical French look. He pairs the red jeans with a white and navy striped shirt and a cropped military style jacket. It looks super cute and very commercially desirable. Jeff Rudes is super impressed with Brad’s styling on the shoot and Brad deems the day an out-and-out success. Brad is also really impressed with Lindsay and her ability to just step up to the plate and figure things out on the go.
Back at the home base, Gary is with the event planner figuring out the setup of the event space. It’s one day before the event and Gary has been wholly consumed by this event. Gary has a big surprise planned for Brad and that’s his biggest stress about this event. He’s stressing and sounds like he belongs on the Disney channel with his ear-piercing craziness of what he has going on in his talking head. Seriously.
Brad’s friend, Danielle, comes to visit Brad’s office and loves his space. She also compliments Brad’s choice of the Dolce and Gabbana star print dress for her to wear at the Spy Kids premiere. It was the perfect floaty dress for a very pregnant woman.
Gary is back home coordinating the “surprise”. We of course don’t know what the surprise is at this point, but we do know it involves a lot of people. Apparently Lindsay has been living a supposed “double life” because when she’s not working for Brad, she’s helping Gary with the surprise. I’m actually really curious what this surprise is. The suspense is killing me (well, not really).
The morning of the anniversary party, Brad is at the nail salon with his bestie Annabet. While Brad is getting pampered, Gary is in hyper-coordination/bitch mode getting everything done. After relaxing all morning, Brad finally arrives home and finds Gary organizing in his office. Brad questions as to why he’s putting things in the cupboard and asks why is Gary losing his voice. To which Gary ask in his talking head, “does he know?”. At this point I’m guessing the surprise has something to do with either a cupboard or Gary’s voice. Perhaps Gary is singing a song?
Brad goes to get ready in a perfect little outfit as Gary does last-minute stressing. Brad 
steps out in a grey tux and looks fab. Gary runs up to finally change into a nice, conservative suit while Felicia, Gary’s mom, and John, Gary’s dad, arrives along with Brad’s mom and sister Debbie and Manda. Gary finally comes down and the family is all there except Brad’s dad (obviously). Manda takes Brad aside to have a heart-to-heart over their father’s distance from Brad. He got an email from him wishing Brad and Gary a happy anniversary so Brad feels ok, but Manda says that their father will never change but Brad should not stop trying to develop a relationship with him.
The guests arrive and everyone is enjoying themselves. There are a few celebrities in attendance like Shay Mitchell and Megan Mullaly. In the middle of the party, Brad’s managers pull him aside. Brad’s nervous because they seem super serious. Apparently, Brad styled a presentation for Kate Spade and they loved it. So Kate Spade wants Brad to be a stylist for the brand. Brad is super elated about this news. It’s the biggest job he’s gotten so far in his career. It’s making Brad realize that all the work he’s put into his career is finally paying off. Brad doesn’t think anything that happens tonight will top this news. Let’s hope for Gary’s sake, Brad is proven wrong.
Brad takes Gary aside to give him a watch for their anniversary, while Brad laments how Gary didn’t even get him a card. Patience Brad, patience.
It’s time for toasts and Gary gets up. He begins by thanking everyone for being there. He talks about how he met Brad in Greece and how he noticed Brad in a sea of people and it was like a light shining over Brad’s head. Gary’s friend actually knew the guy Brad was with so they met and then Gary and Brad started talking a lot that night. According to Gary, Brad had dropped every pretense and presented his true self to Gary that night, to the point where Brad sang Patti Lupone’s “I dreamed a dream” from Les Miserables. Brad was obsessed with the tenth anniversary track of Les Miserables and when he was young, Brad kept it on repeat. In that moment of Brad singing “I dream a dream” was the moment Gary said, “this could be the man I fall in love with”.
This story of course was a lead-in to the big “surprise” we keep hearing about. The music of “one moment more” comes on and Philip–Lindsay’s dad–has a headset mike and a spotlight shines on him as he begins to sing. Then Gary’s co-worker joins in as well as Brad’s college friend. Megan Mullaly sings also. It’s like a Broadway flashmob! It’s really cool and looks and sounds professional. Then Gary comes out and starts singing as well (so that’s why he was so hoarse!). Then Brad’s mom starts singing too. Brad is in absolute glee, it’s so cute.
Wow, that was actually amazing. I have to say, this is my favorite finale episode on Bravo so far. This flashmob Broadway idea was sensational, and I think it would be so cool if this idea went viral and instead of regular flashmobs in the mall dancing to pop music, have some great singers and dancers perform a broadway musical flashmob. I think it would be a hit, i know I’d watch a flashmob like that on youtube on repeat.
After that stunning display, Brad is up for his toast. Brad is speechless. Brad insists he won’t cry, but I think we all know he will. Brad talks about how he was in Greece to fulfill his dream of being a model and then he met Gary. As he talks about Gary, the waterworks begin. I told ya so! Brad says that the night he met Gary changed his life. He says that Gary is his biggest supporter and that he loves Gary. They share a public kiss, but it was more of a quick peck, not very romantic or sensual. But I applaud any PDA-shy people to do that in front of a crowd.
Toasts are over and the cord once again mixes and mingles. Manda tells Brad that they didn’t tell her about the secret because they knew she would tell him. Everyone else who was in it tells Brad how they almost blabbed the secret and told him. Gary took vocal lessons in order to do this–that’s so sweet!
The dance music starts and everyone starts boogying. As they are dancing the night away, Brad tells Gary about the amazing Kate Spade news, to which Gary responds with appropriate enthusiasm. The guests leave, and thus ends a perfect night on a perfect anniversary.
For an end-of-season reflection, we are appropriately led to the intimate setting of the 
bedroom where both Gary and Brad discuss the night’s events and how amazing it was. Brad looks back on how much he has grown his business and how that wouldn’t be possible without his partner Gary and that he’s happy he’s able to share this success with him. We end with them wishing each other a happy anniversary and Brad insisting that he was the bride of the day as we fade out from their romantic flirtations to leave them alone with their love as we bid this season of “It’s a Brad Brad World” adieu.
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RICH AMONS ASSHAT OF THE WEEK
Is there any question who this week’s asshat is? Lisa Wexler managed to insult an entire room of women at last week’s Jewish Federation of Dallas charity event. Her theory that women who are stay at home mom’s are irrelevant and ‘dead” in the work force if they remain home for more than five years went over like a lead balloon.
Lisa insists that moms should go back to work even if it is part-time no less than five-years
after having a child, this is quite clearly her opinion and she certainly could have presented it as such rather than as fact. We’re told that women stormed out of the venue in droves as Lisa, Jill Zarin and their mother managed to create a complete fiasco out of what should have been a lovely evening. The women of Dallas contributed to charity in order to attend this event and the three ridiculous women managed to ruin it!
Jill Zarin has spoken out in defense of their appearance, she claims that it was poorly organized, ran late and she wasn’t assigned a handler to walk her through the crowd. It is just like Jill to make excuses rather than apologizing to the Dallas chapter of the Jewish Federation as they felt the need to release a letter of apology for Lisa, Jill and Glorias behavior.
Your excuses don’t hold water Jill Zarin, you would have been better to apologize for a poor presentation and for having a bad night, at least you may have earned back a touch of respect. Instead you’ve managed to insult the organization again, criticize them for the hard work that they did in putting the event together and as per usual, blame others! Augh!
The good news is that the many stories out there about this event should give pause to any other organizers who might have considered paying these three women to attend and speak at any upcoming events. One can only hope!
You can read the whole story including statements from women who attended the event here: http://lynnnchicago.com/?p=5132
Search through this series of YouTube videos and you’ll find a few of the clips from the evening:
http://www.youtube.com/user/jillzarin2
*Disclaimer: Rich Amons has absolutely nothing to do with choosing the Asshat of the Week although as always, I’m sure he agrees with me. LOL
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Carly and I discussed Bethenny Ever After (Carly was not a fan) and of course the Jill Zarin / Lisa Wexler fiasco in Dallas last week.
Dancing With the Stars cast will be released today, there’s lots of leaks and speculation, who do you think will be on the show?
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Morning Lynn, it’s good to see your shining face this morning. I hope you’re feeling better.
Mornin Butter! I’m feeling much better! LOL thanks hon! xo
Lynn glad you are feeling ok. You have thousands of supporters, all sending you big hugs. That’s the hard part of success, dealing with the haters. Now put them back on “ignore.” That’s what really gets to them, being ignored!
Good morning all. This is an Abby Lee alert. She is on The Rosie Show right now. It’s a repeat of yesterday’s airing. And that nutty Candy Apple will be shown as well.
Abby Lee and Rosie together? That should be interesting.
They look alike. They could be sisters, lol.
what network are they on?
OWN
Thanks BB, I got it on now.
Good morning, Lynn, Michelle and everyone. Enjoyed your recaps Lynn and Michelle. I loved the finale of It’s a Brad Brad World and the “surprise.” Who doesn’t love a good show tune and it looked so professionally put together. I would have loved to have been part of that surprise. It’s refreshing to see someone’s journey to achieve their dreams (Brad) as opposed to someone who’s already made it (Rachel). The journey is what makes this show so interesting. I like Gary. He’s anal but you can tell he really supports Brad’s dreams even if it puts him in the uncomfortable (for him) position of being in the spotlight himself. I sure hope they have a second season on Bravo to show how far Brad has come. You can tell by how much you seem him on other shows that his star as definintely risen (take that Rachel).
I also enjoyed BEA. I am glad this is her last season though. It’s time for Bethenny and her family to move on to other things.
Let’s try this again. You can tell by how much you see him on other shows that his star has definitely risen.
I so loved the surprise that Gary put together for Brad last night. I showed it to my husband this morning and told him if he loved me, he would surprise me in the same way. He assured me that he did indeed love me, but we don’t know that many people who could actually sing.
I really enjoy Brad’s show and agree it is fun to watch someone on their journey. So much more lighthearted than most of the other stuff on Bravo. Here;s hoping they don’t screw this show up too.
As far as DWTS goes, I’ve read Sherri Shepard, Jack Wagner and Melissa Gilbert will be on there and Guiliana Rancic will not. That’s all I’ve read so far.
Oops. Spoke too soon. You can find out on People.com
Lynn, your post yesterday the clearing things up, I have so many things I would like to say, do you think I can guest blog one day? I will send you the post. It’s an assault to me that people think you control us. She wishes she had the support you did.
P.S. Glad you caught on about Bethenny.
I’d be happy to take a look at anything you’d like to submit. Absolutely Finally! haha Glad I caught on about Bethenny? I still adore her, just seeing a few flaws here and there, I haven’t jumped ship!
I know you haven’t. I am just not a fan of Bethenny’s like I once was. It is good to see you more biased. Keep in mind I love you when I say this, but last season, it seemed you made excuses for Bethenny. You know what? It’s okay, it’s YOUR BLOG.
See my comment below. Sorry if I sound catty but I am tired of this all.
This campaign to write blogs about Lynn, scold Lynn for speaking for us, saying what we would say, calling you names, the parody accounts, the photo shopped pics, people commenting as you on blogs and here, people accusing you of things that you didn’t do. I am sick of it.
LOL Insult not an assault. OMG funny.
There was a jab taken at Lynn and commentors, I stick at assault
Morning all.
Good morning.
Morning Powell
Hi Powell, Last week (I think) a few us talked about SleepyTime tea and you mentioned it came in Vanilla. Well, I bought it, tried it, and LOVE it! Thank you for mentioning that it came in Vanilla.
Boobah don’t you just love the Vanilla? I forgot to get more when I went grocery shopping Saturday. Another good one I started drinking is Bengal Spice. I love Chai tea so I thought I’d try the bengal & love it. Since chai has black tea as a mixture & I try not to drink black tea everyday I find bengal as a great alternative. And Blueberry is another good one. I’m glad you’re enjoying the vanilla.
Good Morning, Thanks for the blog Lynn and Michelle– Brad Brad World sounds so fun I think I’ll watch it–I love fun– Have a great day –I have no idea what’s going on with Dame, but I miss you Dame–
Thanks for the recaps ladies! Both shows are so lighthearted compared to where the RH franchise has been heading. IMO, people either get Bethenny or they don’t. Her flaws are what make her interesting and the fact that she is not afraid to show them or own them makes her so easy to watch.
Both Brad and Bethenny are sharing their dreams, hopes and goals and the journey to get there is why they are fun to watch.
Well said, and I agree
Me too!
Let me start over.
Lynn,
I read your post yesterday and am very upset that this blogger continues to attack you. I would like to submit an assertive blog to you and wanted to know if you can post it as a guest. I am sorry but I read this blog and not all the time I agree what is said, but you know what, we all are passionate in our beliefs and it doesn’t turn in to a battle.
I am disgusted by the fact that you are getting blamed for others behaviors. I am disgusted this woman has blamed Alex McCord getting fired on you.
I don’t have a blog and don’t want one. So, I am asking you if I may do that. You are loved Lynn and I am glad you finally addressed it but did it with class.
She brags about being proud of her work lmao.
Okay, you have a job, kids, grand kids, run a house, mentor Michael, (which The other blogger commented about on twitter and she calls you the trouble maker)
and you write just as much as she does. Her said her hits went up when she started to blog about Reality Tv. Then don’t you know the person who she Bashed, called names, just was down right rude to in her blogs, Simon,. the gentle man he is did an interview with her, non-paid, I say that because the blogger feels entitled and expects to much, it’s more for the bloggers gain than it is for the people she talks to. I realkly think she twisted some of Simons words by the way.
My point, she brags she is proud of her work, she talks about vomiting and drinking wine while blogging, calls people names and she is mad that you quit talking about Jill and brought her up over the weekend. Really? I am tired of her picking fights with you. When this all started, I have tried to comment on her site and I was very nice about it, and she never posted my comments. Surprise Surprise. She calls you out for taking comments down that calls you names? At least people get a chance to comment with out comments going in to moderation.
I promise, I won’t launch an a hate campaign, I just want to speak my point of view. I have not even began to say whats on my mind. Lynn, you work had to provide us with a place to read, meet new people and I am tired of a blogger who has no life, who is rude to people okay I am stopping here becasue I am getting upset thinking about it.
On a lighter note, I WANT TO HUG YOU, YOU SAW THE LIGHT ON BETHENNY. Just like you asked last week, have you missed when Bethenny always makes it about her, sounds like someone we know Kim Z. but yes Lynn, Bethenny does make it about her. I really loved Bethenny Season1, but now I’m not a fan.
I am going to bend over for my spanking. HA HA JOKE!
Other blogger, people here do have different opinions and don’t get attacked for them either.
I bet you $100 if you and Lynn compared stats, Lynn has more.
People only stop at your site to see if you talked about Lynn and sadly, that counts as a page load.
I may sound catty ladies and Gents and I am sorry to the community here! I am tired of this other blogger going out of her way to harass Lynn.
While you address your post to Lynn, I have to say – the majority of the posters here do not care about the blogger you are upset with. We don’t give her hits, attention or a second thought. Lynn doesn’t need to be defended and it usually brings nasty little trolls when someone does and it disrupts the fun we have here!
Clap Clap Clap
Thank you for your post FINALLY.
I agree with Windy in the fact that the other blogger in question, isn’t even on my radar. I don’t go that that site and I have no desire to. I’ve seen them on twitter and I have no desire to engage with them.
I read here and on twitter that she like to talk about Lynn/this blog/and the commentators. I have read she likes to toss out the word “anti-Semitic” A LOT, in the same fashion that others try to toss out the world “BULLY”. I think it’s shameful that people do that and it the end, it will only ultimately cause those names to loose any meaning.
I get being mad, I get being disgusted because I am feeling both of those things. But I am going to go that site and give them hits or waste my time to leave a comment that will only be deleted or twisted. I am not going to pop on someones twitter out of no where, using my actual account or creating a troll to fight with them.
It’s going to kill me to say this…(as I keep saying,I think she really is a trend maker) in the words of Kelly, ‘It’s all just white noise’.
yes come to think of it Lynn has given that woman quite a bit of traffic because the only time I have ever read her has been when someone linked a story from here. I wince when I read her though because so much of her writing is embarassing to herself and she does not realize it…you know the feeling you get when someone is making a fool of themselves and you have to sit there and go ‘should I tell them, or just keep my mouth shut’ so I only go there out of morbid curiosity when someone here discusses it. So if anything she needs to give Lynn a thank you note for all the site traffic sent her way.
Exactly, if this were a blogging were a tv show & every time she bashed Lynn her ratings went up…and not because people support it..but because they just have to see what this person said with their own eyes…then bashing Lynn becomes her magic in bottle.
I was saying to someone in DM on twitter last night is that I am going to take the “If a tree falls in the Forrest” approach, if none of us are there…does it really make a sound?
IMO, defending Lynn, this blog and the people here doesn’t mean fueling the fire..in a variety of ways; be it giving that person blog traffic or popping off on someones twitter feed and causing more issues.
Ignore that Seahag. I promise you, she is trying to bait anyone she can and would then claim to be bullied and a victim. I understand how you feel but it really is best to ignore her.
I agree with Windy and RabbleRouser. I don’t even think about that person or that website. Just the fact that they allow her to write for them is enough to tell me how low their standards are for writing. They are not on my radar whatsoever.
That said, let the record show that just because they’re not on my radar does not make me anti semetic. I do however believe that Gloria/Lisa/Jill have proven themselves to be not only anti semetic (because they blamed the Jewish Federation of Dallas for their own failures…hey! turnabout’s fair play), but they’ve shown themselves to be anti-SAHMetic.
Morning all,
It was nice to see Bethenny hang out with her friends at the beach in Montauk and hearing Bryn’s first words.
It was alright, wish she would stop with the constant vulgarities (“wax my balls”?). Weird that Julie was worried Bethenny was driving out there “alone” when she was bringing childcare along. Agree on the danger of driving 3 hours with a dog in your lap, not a good idea. And how many nannies were at that table? I think I counted three! P.S. I have a feeling the miscarriage happened in the fall, this was all summer stuff and I believe she got pregnant after.
I lost track of the number of nannies.
LOL! They might have outnumbered the kids.
Good morning! Thanks for the recaps, and thanks for always having them early
Good morning California. I hope you have a great day at work today.
Thank you BB, you always say good morning to me, and many times, by the time I see it it is night time. I do appreciated VERY MUCH
you know I’m a regilar, even if I don’t comments as much Ipas I would like to. thank you!! Have a great day 
see y tonight. I should not be home late tonight.
I did enjoy this episode of BEA, but agree, she needs to LISTEN to her therapist. She interupts people way too often. I could just watch Bryn and Bethenny’s overwhelming love for her. She is so cute and when Bethenny said she didn’t want her to grow up hard like her mother, I have to admit I got teary-eyed.
I liked this episode too. I think Bethenny gets defensive when Dr. Amador gets too close for comfort. The therapist was trying to get deep down on Bethenny’s core and make her realize that her love for her biological father shouldn’t make her feel guilty or make her feel like it is being unloyal to her stepdad. Lots of kids go through this emotional turnoil when the parents separate and there are other people around. I don’t think is was okay that her mother or stepfather ever made her feel guilty for wanting to be with her real dad. Divorce should be about the adults and never about the kids. I got teary eyed in that scene when Bethenny talked to that 14 year old girl that was her and started to see that it was okay to love her dad even if he abandoned her.
I don’t think is was okay that her mother or stepfather ever made her feel guilty for wanting to be with her real dad.
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I agree with that. I’m glad she went to see him on his death bed.
Too bad the mom and step dad didn’t use the time B was gone to work on themselves. B’s mom sounds a lot like Vicki G. Neither daughter had their moms at their weddings.
that is so true that is how I KNEW her mother was a complete wackjob…she said once in the press that Bethenny was always ‘chasing after her father’s attention’. When Bethenny was talking about how she ‘wanted a lifestyle’ etc and judging her 14 year old self so harshly, I could just hear her mother telling her those things, instead of saying “I know you want to know your father and that is natural and I honor that”. Instead Bethenny’s mother shamed her and made her feel bad about it. This discredited Illana in my eyes forever when she defended Bethenny’s mother. So in therapy instead of Bethenny remembering her feelings, she remembers what her own butthead of a mother told her about herself and her motives.
I am not a fan at all of these televised therapy sessions but I was awed by her therapist getting her shut up and listen and have empathy for her child self. It was a really amazing moment to watch, and that is so rare during these televised therapy sessions they sometimes have on reality shows. I have nothing but respect for this man, he is so understated and quiet but he is a true hero in my book…I am not even sure Dr. Drew could come within a mile of anything like that, he adheres so strictly to rote twelve step counseling and focus on ‘forgiveness’ which just shames and shuts down the child instead of giving them access to those core feelings. It is a very pertinent and timely topic as it sounds like both of Bethenny’s parents are axis 2, dad sounds like NPD and mom is screamingly BPD. I have the same pairing for my parents and it’s actually quite common for a borderline to attract a narcissist and form the marriage partnership from hell…except than in my case I have the words to describe them and I am not sure that Bethenny even knows the terminology. They couldn’t be diagnosed in absentia but it sure does help to know those words so you can pick up a book like “Understanding the Borderline Mother” by Christine Ann Lawson or “Trapped in the Mirror, (Adult Children of Narcissists in their Struggle for Self)” by Elan Golomb, PhD, and have that epiphany of ‘wow not only am I not crazy but these people are describable and predictable and have had whole books written about them’. I feel for her or anyone going through therapy or attempting to deal with this stuff without knowing the names of the disorders and their characteristics. For example on a message board I was on for a long time for adult children of borderlines many, many of the women did not invite their mothers to their wedding because they knew that their mother would make a scene and hijack their day and make it about them, which is almost verbatim what Bethenny expressed as her reason for not letting her mom come. Many of the daughters agonize about it but in the end decide it’s not worth the risk of having the day ruined.
nathania,
Wow. Very thought provoking.
focus on ‘forgiveness’ which just shames and shuts down the child instead of giving them access to those core feelings
^^^^
I love your comments especially this one. You sound like an amazing person.
sue I don’t think Bryn will have that problem because of who her parents & gparents are.
Me too plainviewsue! I said I wasn’t going to, but I did. I also, kind of did when she was talking about her dad not wanting her until she was 14. I think this season is like last season, where I couldn’t stand the first couple of episodes then I really liked it. I want to see Bethenny succeed, but not at the price of her marriage.
What will replace Brad’s show, now that it is over? Do we know, do we like it, will we tune in?
Love Broker. Another matchmaking show. I hope she’s better than the “other one.”
Yay! Well I will watch that, even if its not good just so Patti’s goes away lol
I do hope it is good, we already have a terrible “match maker”. We dont need another one.
Ok, I have to go now. Don’t want to be late…
LOL Good thinking. I’m in.
Count me in. Patty’s not looking good now.
I had high hopes for “love broker.” That ended once she uttered the words “He needs to grow a pair of bigger balls.” That just left a really sour taste in my mouth. My instincts say she’s another dreaded Patti Strangler.
if you close your eyes when she talks she sounds exactly like Peggy Tanous.
(the love broker person)
And”TheShahs of Sunset” will be coming. I read about that show on Tamara Tattles blog.
Mornin’ Folks. Hope yours is a great one.
I tried to watch BEA last night but the woman has balls on the brain and doesn’t shut up for half a second to let somebody respond. I’m actually finding her quite rude at times. I saw a little bit of the beach thing and all I could think of was what is the need to have all the booze around while having a weekend with the kiddies. Her one liners are beginning to bore me and WTF is ‘Threading’? Never saw such a thing. I only half watched half of the show so maybe I missed something but I’m kind of bored with Bethenny and her schtick. Maybe the show will get better, maybe not. We’ll see.
I did watch American Chopper. As we know, Paul Sr is doing a stint on CA but the show wasn’t mentioned, it is soon after his mother passed, and Paul seems to be back in his shop full time. Naturally I don’t know true timelines but I get the feeling he doesn’t last very long on CA. The OCC project was a charity build of sorts for the Veteran’s Airlift Command. This is an organization of ex-military pilots who donate their time and resources to provide air transport to wounded service men and women. Even if it’s for something as simple as seeing their family or just going home. Perhaps they need to get from one facility to another. Stuff like that. I don’t know if Sr pulled the money out of his own pocket or not but the motorcycle was to be auctioned off to pay for the one commodity that isn’t donated to the VAC. The fuel to fly the planes. At the end of the auction during the presentation of the motorcycle, the CEO of VAC bought the motorcycle to have it tour the country at various veteran’s hospitals. Paul was surprised by this because he didn’t know the auction was going to occur Then. He even placed a bid himself. I won’t usually post links but this is a charity and you can read more about the organization here if you like..
http://www.veteransairlift.org/
I don’t usually think very much of Paul Sr on a personal note but the man gives back so to speak, relentlessly. I don’t care if he bought his win last week on CA or not, he promised Make A Wish half a million and did what he needed to do to deliver it, IF he was in fact the last minute donor. That is, he probably had some idea of what the deli sales brought in and made up the difference, somehow. Part of last nights show was he had some of the veterans to his home for a meet and greet and had a professional artist there to give painting lessons. I think part of his motive was to try and reconnect with his son, Michael (Mikey) through the art lesson with the Vets. Paul’s invitation to Mikey went unanswered. Mikey, meanwhile, has placed himself in a weight loss competition with the local mayor in order to raise money for a family with a 4 year old with leukemia. You know, a pledge of $$ per pound sort of thing. Best of luck to all of them.
Over at PJD (Paul Junior Designs) they are building a motorcycle for an organization that has something to do with providing underground site service when someone needs to excavate something. In other words, you plan on planting fence posts, digging a trench, or something of that nature, you call these people and they will mark off where you should Not dig. Around here, that service is called Miss Dig and it’s a free service provided to anyone who needs it. In fact, as a side note, IF you dig, and hit something, like a gas line, and did Not call them first, the expense of the repair is on You. Underground wires, things like that, can all be fatal when you cut through them with a shovel. So it’s a good idea to use the service if it’s available, which it is. You’re municipality will know how to contact them because they likely utilize them as well. The number locally for the PJD customer was 811 and that was the theme of the bike. Nice looking motorcycle I guess but Paul Jr doesn’t seem to be very hands on with the construction of them anymore, which was always one of Sr’s problems with him.
I know many here don’t care about this show or even watch it but those two organizations were worth mentioning. If it’s just some ‘corporate’ type build, I likely won’t discuss it at all.
There’s my TV experience last night. Haven’t watched The Voice yet. Maybe I’ll talk about it, maybe not.
Have a great one everybody.
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I pass your info along to my BF, he watches the show and catch parts here and there…when I told him something you said the other day, it was interested to find out that he knew ths stuff already. He just doesn’t talk much I guess lol. He does believe that just because he likes Sr and he is the father, it doesn’t mean he is right on the father son situation. I guess he sees both sides, but he doesn’t dislike either one. The fact is that he doesn’t get too much into the “drama” or whatever as we do lol. N any show he watches, there be some thongs that happen tht he just says, “oh no, they are starting with the drama” lol any ways my point is that even if I don’t watch this show, I do like to read about it because I know of it and it gives me something to talk about with my BF
I will be asking him now, if he knows about how much Sr gives back. He probably does 
Oh and we both wondered too if he donated that $$ on CA or who of his friends did.
Trust me, I say a Lot more here than I would to anyone in person. I don’t really like the drama BS either but I think this feud between father and sons goes much further back than any ‘reality’ show and in the continuation of it, I don’t think any of them are innocent.. For the most part, they are all relatively pleasant to watch now that they aren’t working together.
I watched American Chopper all the time when it first started and occasionally watch now. I, too, think all of them are essentially good people and they all give back to the community. It’s difficult to watch the animosity Paul Sr has for Jr and poor Mikey seems caught in the middle. I don’t understand why Sr seems to want Jr to not do as well as he has done. Sr has said that Jr doesn’t appreciate the hard work that Sr has had to do starting from scratch to build his business and he seems to want Jr to have to experience that. But don’t we build businesses to make life easier for our families. I don’t know but my Pops did kind of the same thing to my brothers. It’s like there is a resentment that the children didn’t work as hard as the parent, even though the original intention was to make life better.
At the end of the day, I have to side with the boys. Sr has blown up effigies of Jr in old cars with his employees, he didn’t invite Jr to his wedding, and he didn’t go to Jrs wedding at his son’s request. That’s just not right. He’s thrown shade (thank you Nene) at Jr publically and basically behaved like big kid with a chip on his shoulder. Jr has been much more respectful of his Pops during this terrible fallout. Mikey, as kind hearted and sweet as he seems, has sided with his bro, which to me, says much about how Pops is being unreasonable and stubborn. I think Mikey and Jr would really like to resolve and reconcile with their Dad. That’s the way that sad business looks to me.
Incidently, my Pops and brothers ended up with one who moved away and hasn’t spoken with him in 15? years. The other, who followed the old man’s footsteps in business now works for another company, doing the same thing. My Dad sold his business when he retired, a business he’d always said he’d wanted the kids to take over. It’s just a shame if you ask me. Wake up Sr.
Jr
After Vinnie left OCC, he tried to start his own business. Cody joined him. I don’t know whatever happened to it but Jr was still with OCC at the time. When Jr started his motorcycle shop, Vinnie was one of the first people he called and he was reluctant to join Jr. Not exactly sure why though. He originally left OCC saying he couldn’t take the pressure anymore. I think Sr and Jr are two peas in a pod but you’re correct, Jr took the high road in this feud in the last couple years and the misfit, Mikey stepped in line behind his brother. Probably on advice from his lawyers.
I was wondering what happened to Cody. Is he still with either Sr or Jr.
I like Mikey very much and I always thought that his decision not to see his Dad in the way he’d always done was a difficult one for him to make. He had always seemed both the peacemaker between Sr and Jr as well as the one to calm the raging bull in Sr when his demons start to rise up.
I’ve imagined that Mikey’s substance abuse problems (food and drug) were due to his sensitivities and, what seemed to me at least, his sweet nature. I also am very glad to hear he’s trying to lose weight. He is so handsome. I can see him trimmed down and cleaned up (too much hair!) and looking absolutely gorgeous.
Apparently Vinnie’s business, V-Force Customs, is still in tact. Part of his agreement to do American Chopper again was his being able to fly his own logos on camera (hat’s, shirts, etc). I’m thinking Cody is there for Vinnie rather than PJD. Rather smart of Vinnie not to put all of his eggs in the Tuetul basket again.
As to why Cody left, this may shed some light..
http://www.courthousenews.com/2009/07/15/Actor_Claims_American_Chopper_Owes_Him.htm
Don’t know of any outcome or facts though.
Agreed. Even when a family squabbles, an outsider still has to watch his own back. Vinnie is very cool too, IMO.
Paul Sr on a personal note but the man gives back so to speak, relentlessly. I don’t care if he bought his win last week on CA or not, he promised Make A Wish half a million and did what he needed to do to deliver it, IF he was in fact the last minute donor.
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I like people who do that too.
Abbey the kid dance driver said some kids have told her that she saved them from suicide. I wonder if that’s true.
Bachelor —– some women say they’re attracted to bad boys. Are some men attracted to bad girls? Jake picked the most hateful woman in America and now this shaggy bachelor seems seriously inclined to pick the second most hateful woman in America. And I hate how her upper lip is filler, not like DaisyDuckAlexis but so she wiggles her mouth oddly.
Another thought on Bachelor —– Kacie came back to talk and warned Shaggy and asked what she did wrong. Why can’t these women think of a time a guy was interested in them and it wasn’t reciprocated? I think Kacie was the best one for him but maybe she wouldn’t put out like the others seem to have done.
Teen Mom showed cutest baby clips. I thought oh this could be fun. They start with the most hated mom and proceed to show the little girl playing with her shoe and then mom says She’s eating her shoe! then she lets her. I couldn’t watch anymore.
Dr Drew talked about how thin Angelina is and he’s worried she’s got some psychological problems. Tracey Gold said she wasn’t diagnosing but she’s concerned too. Then HNL’s (that must stand for Hollywood News because it’s not really headlines) Kareen somebody comes at Tracey with very harsh comments and personal insults that Tracey was really innocent of unless it was from what was said in the Green Room. She defends Ang saying she works hard. They go to commercial and when they return they’ve calmed the wet hen Kareen down and bring on another 2 drs to back up Dr Drew.
Dr Drew is asked in twitter how he takes the bashing and he says it’s gotten easier but there are days when his people won’t let him look at twitter or facebook.
I still like Bethenny. We’ve always seen her cracks and she’s owned most of them. I love the therapy sessions and Dr Drew’s comments because it’s easy for us to oblivious to famous real people’s trials and tribulations.
god…angelina is on heroin.
if anything. I can’t believe Tracey Gold is weighing in on this.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threading_(epilation)
I’ve never had it done as I enjoy waxing. Well, enjoys a bit strong but I haven’t complained about it yet. I kinda wanna have this done as it looks pretty neat and you don’t end up with extra wax to clean up.
Thanks for posting about Paul Sr. I like the fact that he made good on a promise to the charity. If my memory serves me correct, when I was Grad assistant for our college radio our charity event was Make a wish. The year before we raised money for JDRF. Our contact at MAW set our goal at roughly $3,300. That was able to grant a wish. Imagine the wishes granted with $450k. That’s roughly 136 kids. Amazing. If not more since some have small wises. Our former neighbor was a MAW kid who only requested a swimming pool. I’m glad to see “celebrities” helping out.
Perhaps his wanting to give them a large sum was the reason for his being PM first out of the gate, with a fund-raising task. It would take a lot of $20k wins to get there. Felt kind of bad for the women’s team though because I think they actually did a better job.
I semi agree. I can see him wanting to do that as well. You’re right about the 20-40k donation jobs. I semi agree regarding the women’s team doing a better job. I feel bad for that PM. She had amazing passion for her charity, and pulled a lot of money in. We didn’t see how much Andy donated, but I give Russell Simmon’s donation credit to Tre since I suspect Russell= Bravo. Anyways, fundraising the girls nailed it. I think the guys had the theme and sammiches nailed. Their error (IMO) was everything being outside, why not sell some sammiches outside then? Also, everyone needed to fundraiser not just one. So I can see your point, but it makes me curious as well. I really like that you post your thoughts on shows that aren’t blogged that we watch. Gives the rest of us a different perspective
I looked it up too because the first time I heard of it was from a friend from India, it is centuries old and her eyebrows always looked gorgeous. This girl knew all kinds of beauty tricks that I had never heard of, eastern and middle eastern cultures have it all over us in terms of hair removal, I think many of them use sugaring instead of wax and their methods of hair removal are ancient because the cultures have been in one place for so many centuries.
From the wiki link:
“Threading has long been popular in many Arab countries,[2] and was well known from Indian and Persian culture. The Arab name for threading is ‘Khite’; in Egypt it is also called ‘Fatlah’.[3]
Threading the entire face is widely practised amongst Iranians, but it was originally only done when a woman was getting married or for special occasions. In ancient Persia, threading was a sign that a girl had reached adulthood and become a woman.”
Threading freaking HURTS. I did it once and that was enough.
MTH thanks for the OCC update. I like it but haven’t watched on a regular basis since Jr left. You’re right about Sr being very commited to charities. That’s one thing that they fo well on the show is give back. Jr is like that also. I’ve only seen one if his shows where they did a build for a charity. You can do updates anytime. Thks again.
Ok.. I was just flipping around the channels and happened to stagger past Bravo. I Have to ask, the HW experts out there, WTF was That? Did that guy Really think he could do Stand Up Comedy?
Hahaha.
Hi Jeff, I liked your post about the motorcycle dudes. Watching CA it’s fascinating to see how the men interact with each other. The women are self destructing. At least it’s all good for charity.
Mel is looking good! Always enjoy your slide shows, thank you.
BEA is getting harder for me to watch. I do think the fame has exploded in her head & it’s not pretty. She looks so haggard. If Bethenny would stop focusing on herself so much, & give back some of her $ to charity she might just win back a few former fans.
Nice to see you, bluesky1forever. Haven’t seen you here in awhile. Hope everything is well in your neck of the woods.
I agree. The ladies on CA are self destructing and isn’t amazing, that the one we all thought would be the center of the drama, Isn’t? Now, if the show follows true to form, it will be ‘if we can get rid of this one or that one, we’ll be solid’. I give it about a week more before we see it.
I’m glad you enjoy the slideshows and both Mel and I say, you’re very welcome
She was probably contractually obligated to provide more but I think BEA played itself out on the one season. Especially in connection to her wedding season. I’ll give it a couple more weeks if for no other reason, to have something to talk about here.
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bsf – Hello! It is so nice to see you! I have missed your posts. Hope all is well.
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Hey there. Where have you been????
Awww thx for missing me you guys! Sweet of you. Been busy with real life stuff. It’s fun to hang out here, sometimes more fun than real life.
BSF! I missed ya. Was getting ready to hit you up on twitter to see if you were okay glad to see you! (((((((blue))))))))
back atcha Pchick! Love reading about your nephew’s cooking adventures, and yours too. Hope you are doing better after your foot surgery. I go to the gym to keep my circulation & heart going, & think about you when I see the people in the pool doing their water aerobics. Looks like fun, I may have to join them.
That reminds me….Dame has a lot going on right now in real life. Check Lynn’s prayer page for those of you wondering about her.
I uses to love Bethenny so much. I still do in a way but I see flaws in her witch really make me think about the way things are.
She is very demanding and self observed.
What makes me still love her though is her sharp tongue, her wits and her sense of humor.
I´m gonna keep watching.
Correction: “I used to love Bethenney” . I´m always in a hurry. So much to do, busy, busy, busy.
And one more thing, why does she still bicker about seeing her in laws?
They seem such nice people.
I guess I’m a TV watching fool today but I see that my favorite cooking show, Kitchen Boss, has new shows back on the air. Kitchen Boss, if you have never heard of it \, is a show, starring Buddy Valestro, who is of Cake Boss fame. The kind of food he features is basic Italian fare done very well. I love the show because he reminds me of food I’d forgotten about. His recipes have revived my own menus. Today he’s showing us how to make mozzerella. I used to make it in the cheese shop where I used to work. It was fun although hot!
I love Buddy… when and where is Kitchen Boss on? I don’t recall hearing about it.
I’m in the Southeast. It was on here at 11:30 am on TLC. I now want a Bocconcini salada!
I love Buddy! FB is obsessed with him. I’m behind on Kitchen boss since it moved to mornings, but it’s a great show worth checking out if people haven’t.
I see now from going to the website that is’t been on all month. You know I’m bookmarking the recipe page!
See, this is how great the recipes are. I’m going to change Grace’s meatloaf recipe to stuffed red peppers and soak the bread in milk instead of water. It’s going to be so good. IMO, his recipe for making your own breadcrumbs is the absolute best! He reminds me of the meals I was brought up on.
Last nights episode of Bethenny ever after was kinda boring. So far it’s really missing something. Her past two seasons were so enjoyable to watch and I can’t quite put my finger on what’s missing? Can anyone? Though its’ interesting to watch what a difference a year made on her and Jason’s relationship. I’ll continue watching but she has really changed and not for the better.
On a personal note I’d really like to know how the women who are now in their 50′s beyond marriage survived babies. I’m really struggling with my husband after having our first baby. My husband has become so demanding that it’s suffocating. Any words of wisdom???
What is missing is her quest to get something done. The wedding with her first season. The launch of her product and the sale to JB as well as her time on skating with the stars in the second season. She obviously still has the drive and ambition but I think this season we are going to be treated (or mistreated depending on your perspective), to the consequences or results of her actions.
On a personal note, can’t help you with that but good luck with it.
I guess we are going to see more of Bethenny’s “everyday life”.
Hi, Lulu. Bad news. I’m in the category you mention, but I’ve learned that you don’t survive babies. You have to survive children who turn into adults. Long road ahead of you. Those babies just grow taller, wider, older, more expensive. They often become even more demanding and suffocating than your husband. There’s an unspoken rule in retirement condos in Florida. “Never ask about the children.” Who knows what that person has, “survived.” Instead of a photo of a curly haired toddler, the person might have his son’s mug shot tucked away!
Oprah might have had a point. Invest in a children’s school. Would be cheaper than raising your own. Having said all that, I adore my children and I know I’m wealthier than Oprah for having them. Not sure what you mean by a demanding husband. You have to explain. Is it that he doesn’t realize that the baby is really all consuming right now?
“Never ask about the children.” Who knows what that person has, “survived.” Instead of a photo of a curly haired toddler, the person might have his son’s mug shot tucked away!
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Sad but true. That made me think of Shirley Mclaine’s movie with Cameron Diaz.
In Her Shoes? Cute movie.
Yes! Yes it was. I love the guy who went on to be Hank Med on Royal Pains. At least I think it’s him.
Never heard of this movie. “In her shoes?” Love McClaine. Thanks for the title. Will search. It’s true. After a certain age, you just don’t ask. You’re never going to hear about, “my baby’s first sentence.” It’s more like the length of your son’s sentence for the crime he didn’t commit.
Lulu, you have to have a sit down with your husband. I remember those early days when my husband’s car would pull up the driveway after work, and I’d be running up the stairs trying to change out of my pajamas. How in god’s name was it possible to feel like I’d accomplished something just because I got dressed and showered, let alone clean the house, have dinner ready, etc. Sex? Really? Talk about lowering the standards for now. I only remember a few days from my daughter’s infancy. You really do have to try to live in the moment. And take pictures. Lots. I felt such incredible happiness when I took my son to his first barbershop that I went to one of those photo shops in a department store nearby and had them take of portrait of the two of us. I was in jeans and old sneakers, no makeup, but that photo reminds me of everything that was right with the world that day.
I’m really struggling with my husband after having our first baby. My husband has become so demanding that it’s suffocating. Any words of wisdom???
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I don’t know how wise it is but I think we all have to find balance and communication. Talking to DH to find a compromise is needed. Talk to a sympathetic ear (like here seems pretty safe for most). Remember that baby’s time is so short and I hope you try to enjoy it. Keep a diary of funny things that happen so that’s what you’re focused on. Go for walks when it gets too much even if the stroller has to go too.
Plan a night out and ask for what you need. No one is a mind reader however much they love you. Keep us posted. Or ignore all of the above as ramblings from the village idiot.
Please be more specific in demanding re your husband?
Otherwise the expression “this too shall pass” has never been more relevant. Know that and repeat it often.
LuLu – I had a very similar experience with my husband after the birth of our daughter. He was used to being the center of my world and while he loved being a father he was jealous of the attention I gave the baby instead of him.
My advice to you is to get him as involved with child care as you can. He won’t understand how much of you the baby needs unless he is also doing diaper duty, feedings, bathing and doctor visits, etc.
I know this because my parents came to visit while our daughter was still an infant. My mother was really angry with my husband, who she adores, when she saw his attitude. She laid it on the line for him- Both parents sacrifice a lot when they have an infant. Quit whining and help out more!
He pouted for a few days then started to help me. He quickly realized how consuming a child can be. He recognized that I was more tired than I had ever been in my life and stopped behaving like my second needy child. Best of all he bonded so strongly with her that she became a true Daddy’s Girl and I was soon the odd man out!
I hope that helps. And Mazel is right, “this too shall pass”.
((((LuLu))))
Lulu, I empathize with you, as I remember those first months after bringing home our first baby. I remember my ex anxiously awaiting the “6 wk waiting period” before sexual relations could resume after the baby’s birth. For me, with the lack of sleep, the anxiety of being a first time mom, the screwed up hormones after giving birth – I can say, wanting sex was the last thing on my mind (remember this is for me only. I can’t speak for everyone). It bothered my husband that I could no longer give him my undivided attention as I had done before the baby was born. He acted out, uncharacteristically. Mean at times, i.e., you look like hell, why isn’t dinner ready, you don’t need me, on and on and on.
We muddled through, Lulu. If I could offer anything, it would be to have a heart-to-heart with him. Ask him what he’s feeling, and in turn, tell him how you feel. Keep in mind, it takes a long time for your body/hormones to recover (some things are nature, not by choice). Let him know you understand his point, but to please be understanding of your point, and that together you can “muddle through”. After all, look at the precious baby you have!
Again, I can’t speak for all men, but my ex was like having another child to pacify, on top of being a first-time mom. It wasn’t easy, but we made it for many more years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your word “demanding” made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Been there (on which I didn’t elaborate). My best to you, mommy.
Lulu,
If you are referring to your husbands needs now that you have a baby together, remember there is alot of stress for both of you right now. In my case, my husband wasn’t my first priority at that time. It took all my energy to take care of the baby, and he felt left out, or just as overwhelmed as I was at the time.
As we became more comfortable as parents, I was able to show him more affection, which made him happy.
It was so long ago, (our son is now 33), but we figured out a way to be a couple and be a family
Hope this helps
Lynn, you got a mention over at Reality Tea about the Dallas Debacle.
Oops so did someone else. Anyway, just a regurgitation of what you and others already reported.
OT. This is an interesting Hollywood tidbit. Does anyone remember this actress from the 60′s? I think I remember her from the movie “Where the Boys Are.”
http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c3#/video/showbiz/2012/02/28/wynter-a-nun-at-the-oscars.cnn
Oh….BB….HUGE thanks! I didn’t realize there was a documentary made. I still remember her playing opposite George Hamilton in, “Where the Boys Are.”
Yes, she was the smart one. Merritt? I think that was her character name.
Afternoon, BB! You brought me out of my self-imposed exile.
Delores Hart’s abbey was in the next town over from where I lived prior to moving here to NY. She was always sort of a celebrity and legend in that area, despite her “cloistered” life. And her comment about the beauty of Regina Laudis was so true. It is a beautiful and peaceful place and we used to visit there on occasion.
Have missed you and everyone here, and hope to stop back later when I can get an hour or two to catch up.
So glad you dropped by for a minute Real Minkey. I keep saying I’m going to exile myself for a while, but it never happens. Lol. I have missed you so don’t be a stranger for too long!
Was just about to email you. Glad to see your purty face:)
Minkey, there you are! I have missed you.
hugs rm
Minkey! So glad to see you! Hope everything is good with the hubs and minklettes!
Hi RealMinkey!
Hey Minkey,
How are the Minkey’s doing?
And for the latest in the Salahi legal saga. This just in . . . (not about the divorce)
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/feb/28/va-attorney-general-settles-white-house-crashers-c-ar-1722113/
I’m guessing the charity will declare bankruptcy rather than pay the fine.
At least one RH character has been held accountable for some wrongdoing. Now if we could get all the others who have broken the law to be held accountable.
@AngiesRightLeg has 26,600 followers…..
HaHaHaHa!
My fav tweet from @angiesrightleg:
“Left leg and I talked — everything’s cool. Next Oscars, she gets the slit.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2107370/Angelina-Jolie-legbombing-right-leg-goes-viral-Oscars-2012-pose.html
I wonder if someone as famous as Anelina is hurt by the public mockery. If Brad had to comfort her and wipe away her tears.
In my opinion she got what she wanted, she overshadowed Brad!
I think she loves it.
Did anyone else watch the bad girls club last night?
Those girlz are Ka-RAZ-ee.
Never watched it, RR.
I saw part of the first season and saw how trashy the behavior was.
I watched the first two episodes and then decided I had enough. I’ve watched every season and they have just gotten progressively more violent and more stupid.
For anyone interested, here’s an update on the news anchor who (not very smartly) leaned into the dog and nearly got her lips bitten off. I’m just glad nothing happened to the dog.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46554578/ns/today-today_people/
That type of scar can heal completely, believe it or not. The same thing happened to my sister’s MIL; she had a HUGE Mastiff that suddenly bit her face a few years ago. She healed perfectly. (She put the dog down, by the way. It was sad, but she had little grandchildren at the time and could not trust the dog anymore).
A third student has died in the Ohio school shooting. Tragic.
Breaks my heart.
So sad, did you all here about close to where Pindy and I are, two 10 year old girls got into a fight after school (over a boy) and one of the them died from head trauma. So sad.
I still love bethenny as much as I always have. But i have to tell them , if they think it’s this bad after two years, they need to re access . I have faith in them. Neither will want to destroy their family unit. But I don’t envy them , I know the road they have ahead. The money they have may help to make it a lot smoother and nicer. At least they won’t have the grind of daily struggle.
February 28, 2012 at 1:33 pm
http://www.jewishjournal.com/keepingitreal/item/jill_zarin_the_jewish_federation_of_dallas_20120226/
LYNN – DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON?
An excerpt
I expect for Carolynn Hudson, the hate blogger from Chicago, to attack Jill at every turn because that is what she does. She is a writer with an agenda, who takes pleasure in not only trashing Jill, but getting her small band of groupies to attack also. Lynn Hudson is transparent.
Why would you post that here? The topic has been beaten to death. We don’t care!
To start a Casino perhaps? To get more hits perhaps? To prove WCW’s prediction above perhaps? Just ignore it.
Fishing for hits to make the nasty one’s monthly numbers perhaps?
Bingo.
well either “Lynn is a writer with an agenda” or “she’s transparent”….seems rather contradictory to me..but then again I’m just a lowly flying simian what do I know
Whenever the lowly lizzard has nothing interesting or original to blog about she goes after Lynn – which is a transparent agenda!
I have a feeling this is a rookie poster? Email address where name should be listed? The poster may be new to site.
I recently watched the Adam Sandler movie Jack and Jill and I immediately thought his sister in the movie, whose name coincidentally was Jill, reminded me of JZ. She was rude, tacky and offensive. It was as if Adam Sandler was doing a parody of Jill.
Ty for posting that! I’m not a big movie goer cause of my foot and some movie types drive me nuts. There’s always the kid who runs out the aisle 8 times lol. Anyways, I like watching On Demand. I wanted to see this and you jogged my memory to google a DVD release date/on demand date and it’s March 6th! I’m excited for movie night now thanks!
I saw it at the dollar theatre on Saturday. I debated on waiting to see it on DVD next week but sometimes it is nice to see a movie at the theatre…can’t beat their popcorn. I also took my 5 year old and 14 mo old (you would have hated us) but the perk of the dollar theatre is that sometimes the theatre is empty so your kids won’t annoy others and you still get the movie theatre experience. Although I had seen the previews, it was still a funny movie and my hubby, 5 year old and I laughed so hard.
Nah wouldn’t have hated! Lil ones are all good. We take baby nephew (2). It’s those teenagers with their pants half down who know better that grind my gears! Lol. I love the dollar theatre. I haven’t been to it in forever, but it beats paying $6-9 for tickets. Last show we went to was the Alvin and Chipmunk Chipwrecked. Kids loved it and that’s what it’s all about. Last none kids with us movie was either the second Twilight bro and I went to. He felt like a dirty old man in a midnight screening with a bunch of teenyboppers. Or mom and I went to see a Tyler Perry movie a few years ago without the kids. Gotta love some Madea! Lol
I used to be a big fan of his (and one time even had a crush on him back in his SNL days) but I kind of grew out of him.
The only scenes I found funny were where the ones with Nick Swardson (Todd) in them.
I have no idea why Al Pacino would be in that movie other than…they probably paid him.
But I do love the comparison to the other Jill.
Michael, if you are here, I have a question for you: Where do the celebrities change clothes between the Academy Awards and the after parties? In my mind I picture a bunch of naked stars in the bathrooms changing their clothes, but that can’t be what really happens. Or is it? And, where do they keep the clothes they change into for the parties?
OT – I just wanted you to know that I love reading your blogs and would be happy to be your bitch any day of the week!
ha!! Well their stylist usually keep all their stuff w/ them.. They change on the fly LITERALLY in cars, dressing rooms etc
Does Carly repeat herself in the radio blog or is it my imagination? No one has to enjoy Bethenny but to say it over and over seems overkill.
Jill and company just think what would have happened if you’d said mea culpa on the Dallas talk. No one would be able to keep talking without some saying well they realized it was bad and apologized. A few words would have taken the wind out of the criticizm sail and you would have won a round. But you didn’t. Elizabeth Edwards said she’d built her life. Jill has built her life with bricks of foolish selfishness. It would be interesting to read a tell all by her ex.
I’ve been thinking about the b word that some use and some complain about. I think using it as a verb is ok. Using it as a noun or name calling isn’t so acceptable. But that’s just me.
oh my – I would have to say that those people attacking Lynn should automatically be given a lifelong asshat award – what utter nonsense – how desperate must they be to gain attention with claims of anti-semitism – JZ is a delusional, self-absorbed fame addicted, money grabbing, ignorant, rude, classless individual in any color, race or creed – only someone with no working knowledge of what true anti-semitism is would have the complete lack of sense to make that charge – speaking of being clueless – “small band of groupies” – take another look – we are great in number, independent thinkers, and most importantly, something you clearly are not – we are informed –
how pitiful and empty your lives must be to resort to this for attention – I would pity you if I cared enough for you –
Lynn – chin up – ignore these pesky gnats – they are mindless, and apparently have no real ability, so they attack those who actually do – we here know your heart, your soul – suffer not these idiots – *hugs Lynn really hard*
Has anyone heard from Diva or Dame?
Diva posted here last night. Have not heard from Dame.
Saw Diva over at Empress’s blog – thinking we better send out the St. Bernards to find Dame!
I saw Diva post the other day on another board. She has some TITS info so I can’t say how she is feeling on a personal level.
Nancy or PG do you know anything?
I also wonder where OMIB and HD are. I miss them
….and erizzle?? I haven’t seen her either.
I apparently missed some serious Lynn bashing last night. I don’t twitter and the only recaps I read are on Gawker.
I’m sorry you have to go through that Lynn.
and while I’m on a roll of sorts – Michael, I enjoy reading your blogs and your comments – I am not a fan of cursing for the sake of cursing – if I hit my thumb with a hammer and am alone, rest assured I will be using words that would get my mouth washed out with soap if my Grandmother could hear me!! but using them in everyday conversation or in writing is something I do not do, and usage of that language is something that I do not allow my children to do in my presence – but not for the reasons that you might think – there are so many words, so many descriptive phrases to use when describing something or someone, that using curse words dumbs down your message – I know that it is sometimes used for the shock value, or maybe used to gain attention, but again, there are so many other words and phrases that do it so much better – - *hugs Michael really hard* – you are doing an amazing thing with your life – don’t give up!!!
I love Michael & you too Shamrockblonde. Having an 18 year old son, I think using the f bomb, the b word etc. is just how kids today communicate. Michael forgets (ha! no one forgets as much as me *blushing* I hardly know what day it is at times!) that some of us are just a bunch of old ladies, just speaking for myself here. Have you ever listened to Little Wayne or Eminem (they are rappers by the way). I’ve been listening to them for years due to my son’s music taste. So when I read Michael’s blog or his posts, I just tune out the words I don’t like & look for what he’s trying to say. Remember how the “rat pack” (Sinatra etc.) used to talk? Kids today say much worse than what Michael has blogged – trust me – on Facebook. Half the time I have no clue what they are even saying & have to ask my son to translate. At the end of the day, if my son tells me “love you mom!” that’s all that really matters.
I still love BEA. I really like seeing her interact with her little girl. It is apparent how much she loves Brynn and that she is her priority.
I have also noticed something different about her and was trying to figure out what it is and I think it is the fact that she has a child now and her life is a lot different than before. Having and caring for a child is EXHAUSTING even with a nanny. You can tell Bethenny is very emotionally connected to her daughter and I am sure does not get the rest she needs (as most mothers don’t.) She seems tired to me and not to have the energy she had before. I still enjoy her show and admire all that she is/has accomplished all the while raising her daughter.
Her marriage seems to be going thru the normal changes that occur with the birth of a child and after the honeymoon phase has worn off.
I am enjoying this season so far more than last season. Last season was too frenzied. And I too love watching her with Brynn. ITA about her relationship with Jason.
I agree. I was much much younger when I got married, but when I think back at some of the silly things my husband of almost 39 years and I fought about our first couple of years of marriage, I just shake my head. And we didn’t start out with the added stress of a baby like Jason and Bethenny. I think what they are going through is pretty normal.
Someone e-mailed me this video a few years back and I thought it was hilarious. Came across it today. I’m sure most of you have seen it.
I have never seen that! That is just as sweet as it can be.
And I have to say, I LOVE the simplicity of the bridesmaids dresses and simple bouquet of the gerbera daisies, my favorite was the blue bridesmaid dress. I also loved her wedding gown which was equally simple, they seemed like fun people.
Just goes to show that you can have a great and memorable wedding without spending a fortune. I had a similar low cost wedding (without the dancing down the aisle). I would rather spend the money as a down payment for a house than have it all gone in one day. But I’m very practical like that.
I teared up when the bride did it too!! So cute!!
I guess this is a spoof…the divorce dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbr2ao86ww0&feature=related
sigh…
bsf – love you right back – and I agree with you entirely – I don’t think anything scandalous was said – in fact, I find the language used here, by us all, not just Michael, to be very tame – while it may not be my style, I will fight to the death the right of anyone to excercise their freedom of expression – we are still a free country and that is our right – I don’t know the extent of the complaining that went on regarding Michael’s choice of words, and while I am older, I work in a very young medium, so I am well aware of the terminology and the way it was inteded to be used – just not my cup of tea is all – and again, I do believe that there are other “colorful phrases” that could be used instead of the easier usage of a curse word – that was my point – *hugs the whole board*
Camille and Kelsey have settled custody case.
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelsey-and-camille-grammer-settle-custody-case-2012282
I’m glad she gets the kids most of the time.
….maintain “meaningful contact” with them
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What does that mean, Meaningful Contact?
Whenever he can take time away from his new wife and twins.
So unless they’re watching reruns of Cheers or Frasier or whatever that other show is he has, They won’t be seeing much of their dad. Best of luck Camille. I wonder if we’ll see some of the ‘old’ Camille on BH now that this has been settled, If she is still on the show that is.
I’ll bet not. I’d like to think her behavior season 1 was due to everything going on with that awful, passive-aggressive, flatfooted creature of a narcissistic man. I’m not saying she knew of all his nefarious activity but you know when you’re being lied to but you don’t know it for fact? It messes with the spirit either way, IMO.
I thought she claimed it hit her out of the blue but who knows..
Mmm hmm. That’s how I saw S1.
I thought the exact same thing about that phrase. Meaningful to whom? Seems like it gives him an out not to spend time with his children.
Wasn’t he trying to sue for custody of the boy only at first? What a rat.
A pig stinky rat. As I am constantly reminded, in today’s world, everything can be found on the internet. Can you imagine how his daughter will feel some day when she reads about that?
Yay!!! The four nannies won custody.
@ Nathania Get out of my head! Lol! When you post I never feel the need to, it would just be redundant!
Hi ladies, I had lunch w/M and he read me some of the comments about him that I missed. I want you to know he thinks about ur every word.
To day we spent 45min dis cussing his next job move. I was impressed when he said next I don’t want a job; I must begin my career. We discussed his RV and the update of producing Kristen’s program. We role played on salary requests. Last we reviewed his college progress. I love talking to him. I constantly remind his he has had a Over the Top and successful career as a nationally ranked tennis player since he was 12. He was paid top $$$(which he saved to finance his Talk Show host career aspiration.
Some said our friendship was like L&C. C was a paid employee who lived with Lisa which is very unconventional for a 40yr old man. M is a 19yr old living in his own apartment (w/maid service
WSL. I’m glad he’s found a friend and mentor in NYC.
Me too BB.
I would love for my children who live away from home to have a mentor like you.
I know, especially a big city like New York.
Cont.
At my company we try to hire athletes, who r disciplined,work well in a team, obey the coach and don’t cry when the coach pulls him of the field when he is screwing up. Last they understand every game is just one in the series needed to win the World Series and we all loose a game. Michael is a true Star and I am excited to witness his experiences. I am convinced that we will all say we knew him when. I am flattered he seeks my advice but ladies I assure you he listens to you too.
thanks WSL.. I love you..No words
Awww, you two are so sweet together.
I’m glad you found one another.
wsl you are so right. I’ve said the same thing. I remember when he use to………
wsl you think Michael is gonna remember us? Hahaha. Just kidding Michael. I know you will.
you can tell a lot about a person by the company he keeps – it goes without saying that Michael’s taste in friends is excellent – I cannot imagine anyone better than you WSL to be that ear, that cheerleader, that advisor – that friend – he’s lucky to have you – and you him –
*hugs Michael and WSL – just cuz*
IceMeNot,
If you are out there the European Championships are on.
This will determine who goes to Worlds.
Nancy, do you think George will watch Dancing With the Stars since a famous opera singer is one of the contestants? She will probably need his and all his other opera friends’ votes to keep her on because I had never heard of her before I looked her up. Oh, Katherine Jenkins.
BB,
If he knows of her he might. It took me 10 yrs to get him to watch skating but now he wouldn’t miss it. He thought it was a sport for sissies but not anymore. He knows everything about skating now. I would love to bring him onto the ice but I don’t think that would be a good idea. He watches me skate when he begs me to get out there.
She’s supposed to be a big deal in the opera world. She’s from Wales and is very popular in the UK.
She’s not exactly an opera singer she’s a classical
crossover. He knows about her as she sang with
Jackie Evancho last Christmas.
Opera singers don’t use a microphone.
Jackie is also a classical crossover.
We will have to wait to see if she ever really becomes an opera singer.
I stand corrected.
So was I. I didn’t know that either.
I dont understand the comment “Don’t ask about the children”. My parents live in an adult community in Palm Beach County Florida. When I visit and see their friends all I hear about are the wonderful children, some have cured cancer, bought peace to the Middle East, ended hunger and drought, invented the Internet, won an Oscar…I know they are lying but its all they talk about.
Al Gore’s Mom lives in Palm Beach County, Florida?
Sorry, couldn’t resist that one.
Speaking of Al Gore and his Mom..
One of her BLOOPER Speeches…
http://youtu.be/JB7s_sQgraU
Short but funny…..
Diva
Diva, you’ve become famous, being mentioned in that second link of Liz Taylor’s below. I’m pretty sure it’s you the blogger is talking about.
BB,,, LOL…. I had a GREAT contact happen today… More later maybe ?? Hopefully ???
That damn Timeline..WHO CARES…. IT’s all out there..you just have to be dedicated to spend time to go look for it and then spend EXTRA time to make sure it’s FACTUAL…. Knee jerks hurt…wink
Causes facial damage..maybe even to the EYE…
Haha
DIVA (HUG)
Hey Diva,
How are you doing? I was just gonna was just gonna ask if anyone knew how you were doing.
Powell… I answered down below…been busy…. thanks for asking about me…
Diva
Ha! That was funny.
You have made my day. That was funny!
*hugs Mel* great minds think alike!!!!!
Right back at’cha
Nancy how r u. R u playing your stringinstrument much profeshionally ? I took Ferrex28. 31/2 weeks in I feel better.
wsl,
I was going to ask you about that. I hope the level will stay up.
Yes I’m still playing. The LA Doctor’s orchestra wants me to play with them.
I used to when I lived down here but that was a long time ago.
Classical music keeps me sane.
Spoiler Alert for Once Upon a Time:
http://www.spoilertv.com/2012/02/once-upon-time-latest-from-tv-guide.html?m=1
It looks goooood…..
DeeDee I have to watch up. I didn’t watch last weeks.
Ohh, that looks good. I love this show but have fallen behind a few episodes but will definitely have to watch this.
You both have plenty of time to catch up, as this one won’t be on until April. We still get to see stories about the Seven Dwarves, Red Riding Hood, Mad Hatter, and a couple of others between now and then.
Ohh good. Thks DeeDee.
I was reading Tamara Tattles and Miami is taping S2. Larsa & Cristy will not be back. I liked Larsa but didn’t like what Crusty did at Leah’s, not sending her rsvp & then not paying for her ticket.
I am glad they are bringing it back. I think Bravo is desperate. I can’t imagine OC is doing that well because no one cares. I doubt even Atlanta is doing so well. I don’t have high hopes at all for NY, I think firing half the cast was a mistake. Well, I think firing Alex who was BY FAR the most relatable cast member, only because Andy did not like her, was a mistake.
It just hit me I was almost done with housewives since I don’t do Beverly Hills as long and Shady Shana the Suicide Stager is on there, I am not doing NY without Alex, I have never really cared too much about OC…who else is there? Oh, NJ…I think I am pretty much over Teresa, Joe Gorga creeps me out, I feel like the biggest scum on earth watching Teresa’s children cry, and I do believe Jacqueline was everything the rumors have said and so what (and her denying it kinda makes me want to puke, it’s insulting). I believe that THAT is absolutely why she bonded with Danielle Staub SO tightly, because both have a history of sex work. I saw Nene commenting on her past as a stripper and I was so impressed when she frankly stated that she enjoyed it and that it made her feel powerful and attractive. Good for her. I know Jac is thinking of her children but she should have thought of that before the show.
but anyway now that Miami is coming back I am happy to watch these women once again when I can. That is somewhere I have never been, I love Lea’s energy, Marysol is a class act, Adriana speaks five languages, and Alexia seems really smart and together, though apparently she will only be there in a limited capacity because of her son having had a serious car accident and having sustained a head injury requiring plastic surgery. I think there is a huge audience for this show with the hispanic demographic…I have read that in the Americas together there are something like 400 million English speakers vs 700 million spanish speakers
So this blogger now says she has pictures of the injuries of Jennifur’s X after Russell’s beating, but she won’t post them. http://bravotvlover.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/proof/#comment-595 Lynn, I have to say, it made me think of the grace and strength you had way back when you were the first blogger to address Amazongate and Jill. She seems inexperienced and gullible and far too quick to post emotional tirades. You, under far more pressure, kept your head. I can’t decide if I feel sorry for her or if I simply think she is a bit whack and being used. Also, not bright enough to edit out the disgusting attacks on Russell’s parents until days later after posters and Randy, Russell’s friend, asked her to do it. Again, a mistake that I don’t think you would have made even when you were starting out.
This one kind of cracked me up, and I thought you and the posters here might feel the same way. http://njhousewives.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-thought-i-said-enough.html I don’t know why this cracked me up so much, but I especially loved the comments about the copyright queen who accuses you of trying to steal from her exclusive rights to all things Taylor.
As for the other crap? As I said yesterday, it’s just as ridiculous as this other one accusing you of stealing. You can be brash at times, and ballsy as hell, but stealing or isms? Hardly! Actually, never. I don’t get it.
New name, but I’ve been here from Hub days too.
Was there not a comment section on NJ blog? I didn’t see it.
No comment section that I saw. Probably for the best.
Yeah, I was tempted, but you are right. It’s probably for the best, but I always wonder about bloggers who don’t allow comments. Kinda cowardly IMO.
I think it would have just had a bunch of fighting, name calling attacks from the followers of a certain blog, and people fighting with them.
Maybe this blogger just likes to blog, but doesn’t want to manage a message-board-like set up. She doesn’t really blog about shows I like generally, so I don’t know if I’ll be back, but I did like that one. Ha.
Thanks for the post and the links.
I know of Chirps blog and I even think I posted a link here. I really look forward to reading their take on things.
Personally, I have my doubts about the BravoTVLover site, I think they are phishing for peoples IP addressing and email to try and hunt “non beleivers” down. I half expect mass of cease and desist letter to arrive to Taylor doubters any day now.
I find it hardly suspect that JenniFUR for whatever reason would give an interview to an never before heard of blog; and provide such ridiculous answers that it would only lead to more questions.
The icing on the cake, JenniFUR states she has the whole thing on video but won’t show it, but gives this ‘blogger’ pictures…(Yeah RIGHT- we know the MO by now and they SELL them. I wonder who took a picture of Taylor’s post surgical black eye) and they in return they wont post them. What a bunch of crappola and what’s the point of it all?
Hi RR,
ITA. Something isn’t adding up.
BTW I loved the pictures of your trip. Very cute!!
Where would you go next?
Thank you Nancy..
I want to go on another cruise to to see family in Canada but DH wants us to save money for a bigger house- and he is probably right. So hopefully I will win the lottery and do both
So as her ex was being best up she ran in the house & got a video recorder or she had the video recorder w/her?
Powell… Supposedly had video cameras IE Security footage…. Um.. SUre… right…. and all those pics in her phone..well she LOST her phone…HMMM… and then threw away the bloody shirt that hung in her laundry room up till a mere 3 months or so ago…. YEA… and I am really a NUN living in a convent that has access to the internet ……LOL
Sounds like a bunch of who shot JOHN to me…..and YES I can DEBUNK the interview..lots of what I feel in my opinion are half truths…based on my research and court docs that I HAVE NOT POSTED….
I guess this blogger is someone who has blogged for a while (the one that says she has photos).
I have no idea whether she has photos or not.
But this is my gut instinct, having been around several pathological liars in my life: she’s saving face. She’s backing off the discussion without being ‘wrong’. I hate to accuse her of that but it is just typical, the wording of her blog, ‘well, I WOULD show you the photos I have but it wouldnt do any good, but *I* know I am right so I am taking my toys and going home and I am not going to play with you any more. So there’. She might have a photo of a messed up dude, but the truth is this Mark Alsentzer clearly likes to pull dirty tricks and it might be that he’s been roughed up more than a few times. I just had a horrible thought anyway, what if Russell walked in on a coke fueled three-way between the three parties? (That would certainly explain the hiding in the bushes, and it would be the ONLY explanation for the rage that he is accused of exhibiting, plus his violence directed at all comers).Taylor, I am quite certain, is a freak. I guarantee it. She openly admitted her and Russell got high together so the truth is probably that times ten. I
I would LOVE for her to sue so we could counter with a mass of SLAPP suits against Taylor and really get the press shining even more light on her now that so many things have been investigated. She’s actually stupid enough to do it but she has to prove malice which is really really hard (for a public figure).
Ms Liz Taylor its all jealousy. Ha.
This is interesting too, an ET reporter just commented on this blog today even though it’s an old blog, http://thechirpingtwit.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/reunion-ninja-pool-fight-scene/#comment-902
She doesn’t seem to be buying Taylor’s story. Could ET be the first none fluff piece to emerge on TV?
This is the reporter, IF the post is legit. http://www.DianeDimond.net
Liz… It’s LEGIT…..
Diva
And just because you are LIZ…I must say.. I LOVE white diamonds..MY FAVE..
Diva, I have missed you!! Glad to see you here.
Hi Trudie… I have been busy with the RED FOLDER….
and other things…Mr ford…winks…
Diva
back to juggling
Diva-nice to see you back here-even though I haven’t really been commenting on the whole Taylor story I have been reading all your posts about it and things are going down just like you said they would! All of your hard work and investigating have made me a believer in you! You are a smart tenacious woman Diva and I hope you come back on a ‘full time” basis!!!
I second that.
Jill… thank you so much for the vote of confidence… good thing I have an understanding hubby…. he still gets home cooked meals at dinner so it’s all good…. Every now and then he gets SOUP…. LOL
Who doesn’t love a nice bowl of soup now and again -Thank hubby for being understanding-his loss is our gain Diva!!!
Thanks Diva, kept up the good work!
Majnon… steadily working on it and uncovering NEW things daily… They will all come out in time….
So many players….!!!!! WOW
Diva,
I think I’m gonna rename you “The Finder” lol
Glad to hear you’re still on the job. Sounds like it’s very time consuming… hope you’re taking some time for yourself. If you can bring Taylor down you’ll be my hero foreva ’cause my stomach is getting tired of turning ’cause of that… (it’s so so hard not to use a slew of offensive words/names) that… creature.
IDBIU…. thanks…I dont want to bring T,I.T. down I want her to be held accountable…She’s off on this worldwind book tour smiling and posing for pics w/her daughter in tow..that sends the WRONG message….
I have YET to see true SORROW over the loss of her own childs father…She digusts me…. you have no idea how much….
Diva
I don’t watch Ellen regularly, but these little girls are soooooo cute.
http://www.toofab.com/2012/02/28/sophia-grace-and-rosie-sing-rap-orginal-song-on-ellen/
Ok – I have to post this. My father-in-law sent this to me…As if Angelina Jolie’s leg pose at the Oscars didn’t get enough coverage…
http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/2/27/10/enhanced-buzz-14596-1330357820-39.jpg
Too funny!
That’s a chop from the Survivor Sucks website. It’s super cute.
Omg Vickie put on make up. She’s looking old.
So we chatting? Let me just say my mom has nipple nibblerz in her purse. Best Chapstick ever!
I guess no new blog for chat which is fine. I just want to throw it out there, I don’t like Heather so far. It seems to me she has come in (having watched prior shows, although she won’t admit it) clearly going to make Alexis an enemy. Alexis doesn’t bug me because she is harmless I think, just not too bright. Just for the fact Heather wants to be on Tamra’s team makes me dislike her more.
This lady has Slade’s number. Glad she tells him what she really thinks.
Slade, the new housewife since he has his own segment. I agree the dogs are more entertaining.
He needs to get a real job for anyone to take him seriously.
Exactly!
His mom is more entertaining.
His mom is funnier than he is.
Um Eddie, yes, Tamra needs to think like that about housing since she has small kids! Yay for her thinking for once.
I am already embarrased for this evening with Slade.
Did Jim Bellino get lipo? Or squished?
Spade is such a jerk and he’s not a comedian.
I am literally cringing..
Darn auto spell that would be Slade as in slimy Slade.
OMG Im so embarrassed for Gretchen already!!!
That was painful.
It was the worst-poor Gretchen had quite a mess to clean up. So not cool!!!
I’m just glad Slade is an honest man and called it little!
Ok.. I was just flipping around the channels and happened to stagger past Bravo. I Have to ask, the HW experts out there, WTF was That? Did that guy Really think he could do Stand Up Comedy?
I’ve been Violated by my own television.
Arrogance is NOT funny; hostility is NOT funny: Slade has both. Tonight I watched less than 2 minutes of RHOC, and it was all too much.
Even his own mother was disgusted.
My favorite OC character is Vickie’s daughter Breanna.
Me too.
Brianne is the most sensible woman on the show.
I do like that Heather questioned if they weren’t there would they be on the screen. It’s been a boring Slade Slimey show. Ugh.
Heather’s no dummy. She may be a bit of a snob and full of herself but she’s got old slimy number.
Snarking on these women, is like shooting fish in a barrel really. If Slade really wanted his act to be funny, he should have read our comments on this blog and “stole” our material.
Way to support your daughter Vicki. Not letting her talk about her fears.
I get that Vicki is scared for her daughter, but she seems to be making it about her needs rather than her daughter’s needs.
Regarding Slade’s fuss about the last 7 years of misery with Tamara and Vicki, why is he showing up for parties based on next weeks’ preview?! It is hard to feel empathy/sympathy for this guy.
I think he’s a douche. I’ve thought that from season 1.
And hey…how about you stop dating “Housewives” .
I’m also sure he wasn’t complaining when Vickie was nice enough to let him store all his junk at her rental property.
That was a waste of a show. Off to bed.
Agreed except the bed part. Gotta have carrot time with the bunny and watch Dance moms. OC got lamer
emt,
Dance Moms is going to make you cry.
Oh no! Thanks for the warning I have my tissues! I find it so hard to believe these women travel to Candy Apples which is 2 hours roughly 97 miles each way.
I wonder if anyone can clue me in regarding Tabatha’s show. At the beginning, she mentions sending in secret cameras to catch the bad salon/business doing their thing, but it doesn’t seem like they are sationary cameras set up secretly. it seems like camera people moving around while the employees behave badly. So are these employees told to act especially naughty for the cameras for a good show or what?
I’ve wondered that myself.
http://youtu.be/b-0OkIVuMJ0
Part 2 of an Interview with Howerd Stern and Joan and Melissa.. Pay attention at 7:30 where Melissa describes finding out about Jason and go back to the show where it shows how she found out.
Made for TV or selective info to not completely spoil the show?
Mel,
I was just about to drop you a post.
Are you watching AI tonight?
It’s recorded. I’ll probably watch it back later but I did see who the bring back was (don’t worry, no spoiler from me).
Thanks.
I’m watching Nancy. I just turned it on and missed the first guy. Was he any good?
Due to the fact I can’t remember I think the answer is no but I’m pretty hard to impress. Jennifer’s nervous laugh drives me crazy.
I like who’s coming up next.
Maybe not!
Nice find. Odd that it wasn’t played out on her show that way.
This guy sucks. Jeremy imho.
I agree. Very pitchy. I don’t get these judges. Did we listen to a different song?
Jennifer needs a brush.
yes, she does. OH NO< don't ruin Michael Jackson's song!!
PP,
I’m calling it a night.
me too, I’m done, bye.
OK I have a question.
Read Quincy’s blog. No mention of Lynn blog on the side
Read the links here today. The author calls us the blog that cannot be mentioned.
I’ve read other HW blogs and they do the same.
I don’t get it. Why are other bloggers so rude about us?
City
OK maybe rude was the wrong word after I read my post again. I don’t know what word to use, but I just don’t get it.
I must have missed something. What is rude?
Well, the comments are still in moderation (Lynn Jail) no bail has been set.
FREE CITY
I think 3 links or more or a certain number of swear words cause it to go to moderation and sometimes it just happens. Maybe you can try posting it again?
City, I think the blog is doing weird things on its own again and break up posts their replies. Its probably that more than you having done anything. I very much doubt, you would so something to cause a casino.
*more THAT than you.
I definitely would not cause a casino, but I have been know to Go to a casino…too much according to Mr. City!!
Here is what I have in moderation:
OK I have a question.
Read Quincy’s blog. No mention of Lynn blog on the side
Read the links here today. The author calls us the blog that cannot be mentioned.
I’ve read other HW blogs and they do the same.
I don’t get it. Why are other bloggers so rude about us?
LOL. I usually don’t unless I am going all out in Vegas.
Uhoh. my comment is in moderation. I think I’m grounded but don’t know why.
Help Help let me out
Free City!
What did you do, young lady?!?
Not sure.
I asked why other bloggers call us “the blog that cannot be mentioned” among other things.
Nancy,
You were right I so cried! I actually started tearing up when I saw the top of the pyramid. I think once the weather warms up a but more, I might have to take a ride to check out Candy Apples. I’m still trying to convince my Sil to let my baby nephew learn tap to see inside Abby’s. Lol. Now to find a day when mom and I are bored enough for a 2 hour drive. Lol.
And on that note, it’s been a hectic day between losses and wedding drama from niece 1 and her boy. If I had hash tags for them they’d be #growup, #spoiled, #abusive. The funniest part of the night was a two parter. I sent mom into the store for 4 items: milk (hers as I’m allergic), bread, turkey lunch meat, and Swiss cheese. I sat in the car. She came out with her lil cart, followed by an employee with a dolly with 5 cases of water on it! I was like oh gosh! So the nephews came up to carry them in. While bro was holding Boo, mom went in for a kiss and got his two year old hand smacked down onto her nose.
He was corrected, but after they left I couldn’t hold back telling her she got “pimp slapped” by the baby. We laughed and life is good lol. And with that good nights all!
I saw RHOC and have to say if only Slade had inherited his mothers natural snark, maybe his act wouldn’t have sucked so bad.
It was literately cringe worthy, my only regret is that he wasn’t “performing” at the Apollo Theater.
lol Slade’s mom is funny. Mama Elsa was funny too. And they’re both funnier than Joan Rivers imo. I can’t stand how mean she is to her own daughter.
My DH was cracking up at the things she was saying to him about his comedy act and her reaction when he said he wanted to propose.
WOW… I just subjected myself to an hour of torture… OC….SLADE.. I would have thrown tomatoes allright…. and not even have bothered to take them out of the can…I would however, have opened the top before lobbing it al him..
Heather…chipmunk cheeks…she looked weird sitting at the table with her hubby…QUICK..someone give her a cape…she just does it all !!! LOL
Tamra…..YAWN
VICKI double YAWN
Off to watch what’s left of Golden Girls…
WED NITE…. NEW REVENGE…… YEA
Hey there Diva,
I caught a few minutes of Vicki riding in a limo with her new beau, the alleged deadbeat dad. You know what I couldn’t stop thinking? This guy is loving his 15 minutes of fame and griftering way more than he’s loving Vicki. You know what else? I’d rather watch the limo scene with Kim Richards emptying ashtrays than watch 1 second more of these nobodies!!
Here’s another bit of gossip, from over at Q’s place: she listened to Lisa Wexler’s radio show, which was supposed to be about what happened in Dallas. But Ms. Wexler’s memorable retort is that her sister was misunderstood, etc. And even though everyone loves Meryl Streep, Ms. Streep is actually a chameleon!!! lol. Brilliant observation, Watkins!
And before I sign off for the night, since for sure you and everyone are already asleep, I just want to say that I Don’t Hate Jill Zarin and Co. I don’t even think about them anymore and refuse to go to those sites that sponsor them….wouldn’t even be interested, like I said, Kim and her b.f. are where I go when I want to go slumming in limos! lol Cracking myself up, here…time for bed…Lynn, if you read this, no defense required….I agree with someone who said that you are experiencing the price of fame. Hang in there.
IceMeNot!
Hahahah- @ not even bothering to take them out of the can first.
lol, I liked that too!
Good Morning Everyone, It’s Wednesday, ALREADY!!
& Happy Bday, Leap Year Babies!
good morning Butter
Morning sparklymuffy. We’re going to get some snow later today, ending Thursday night. Everything is upside down.
Good morning Butter and Sparkle. Isn’t this the day when women do the marraige proposals instead of the men? Or am I getting it confused with something else?
Morning BB, Yes it’s Sadie Hawkins Day!!
Looking at the above comments, I’m so glad I did not watch OC last night.
Good Morning! I cut 11″ of my hair off to donate now I can’t figure out how to style what’s left! LOL Does anyone know if Revenge was a new episode last night? The web site is still showing the one from 2/15 with nothing new posted:(
Revenge comes on Wednesday nights and it will be a new epi tonight. Can’t help you with your hair. Lol.
Oh Duh! Today is Wednesday! I do this every week! I keep thinking it is on Tuesday night! But no wonder with the way they are showing it…every other Wednesday it seems.
That’s great Vicki55. You’re very generous.
I found this on Revenge:Revenge
More fallout from the Fire & Ice murderous ball where Daniel either killed someone or just tried to coordinate his shirt with the same red as Emily’s dress.
Teasers about future seasons of Revenge
http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/revenge_scoop_season_two_opens_with/297196re
Something’s wrong with the link. Sorry.
http://wp.me/p1Knfy-1my
New blog!