Although promotion for this great cause has been shamefully sparse, we do know the race kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday and benefits Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. To donate check out their web site here. |
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Kate runs in Y102's 'Yes I Can' 5K in Wyomissing
Although promotion for this great cause has been shamefully sparse, we do know the race kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday and benefits Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. To donate check out their web site here.
1216 sediments (sic) from readers:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 1216 Newer› Newest»Call Me Crazy, 185, awesome. Great example of agreeing with a malcontent. I agree with everything you said.
Dwindle said... 119
Wowser said... 114
She stand so strangely in pictures....she pushes her calves out and Stands with her legs really far apart
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I had thought after she saw herself clumber down those steps on DWTS, she would practice keeping her knees together.
I dont mean anything gross by this, but is there a physical reason she clomps around with her legs spread apart?
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She's wishing and praying for six more babies to pop out at one time and she doesn't want to impede them.
That should read OR something similar.
Boston Bonnie -- I will include your little niece and your family in my prayers. So much to go through for such a little one.
KK wouldn't be able to cope if she had a handicapped child. I think about the Hayes family and how they took Rebecca in stride and included her in everything. I'm sure they did their share of crying and praying and railing against God, but they coped and coped beautifully. KK whined because one of her kids needed glasses, for Heaven's sake! There's no way KK would be able to handle it. OTOH, it would give her something more to use in her "pity me" routine. It's a horrible thing to think, but I almost wonder if she wouldn't be secretly glad one of her kids had difficulties, if it got her more attention.
Boston Bonnie,
Keeping good thought for your niece.
I ran a 5K last weekend and the humidity was AWFUL. I, too, felt like vomiting by the end of it but I was going for a PR- didnt even get close, there were hills! LOL
I took my ponytail, down, too, I had to have some kind air, any kind of air circulating around my head. I didnt look anywhere near as fresh as Kate though. When I came home, over 30 min later, my kid told me my face was tomato red. It was bad.
Lovemygrandsons,
Love the growling story. I may this technique at work :)
Oh, fidosmommy, you don't know what you're missing with grilled veggies. Tomatoes, green peppers, onions, fresh green beans, anything! In a foil pack with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper - it's delicious. In the winter, I roast them in the oven. Serve them over rice, pasta, or just on the plate and they are delicious!
My daughter, a nurse, always tells me that is the only cooking I do that is healthy Given her profession, she is really into serving healthy foods. However, it was good to get home tonight and have a real burger.
DD has turkey meatballs, turkey bacon, veggie burgers, veggie hotdogs, and she buys organic veggies. Although they have chicken sometimes, and pork even less, they rarely have beef. It's always venison (because they live in the country and venison is very plentiful).
So try roasting any and all veggies because they really do taste delicious!
Call Me Crazy said... 185
Great post! Exactly.
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Boston Bonnie:
lol I know where you are! I am in
the "N" nearby, beside 'W.' I know a little about that syndrome and it's not pleasant to say the very least. Di George if I recall? Nora-Ann- I'm sure she will do well, but my heart goes out to her and your whole family.
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Humidity- our 5K is tomorrow! It is humid here too, but 5K isn't that bad...but hair up is a must. I don't think I will throw up; what a wuss, Kate.
Kate is a twit said... 188
How come we never see Kate in pictures like this with HER kids?
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Ahh because I think Kate's kids are too big to hoist onto her shoulders. Seriously, I thought the people here didn't want to see pictures of the kids. Did I misunderstand?
As for Kate's run today, I understand about humidity, but isn't a 5K just about 3 miles? Wouldn't a true runner be able to handle that?
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Not necessarily. There's a guy in my neighborhood who runs religiously, any kind of weather...tornado warning, 110 degrees, snow, sleet and ice. He's run in several local marathons for charity. I see him and wave to him, sometimes roll down my windows and jokingly tell him he's crazy. I saw him out running on Monday, but haven't seen him the rest of the week.
I went outside for the mail a short time ago, and he went running by and took a water break (the temperature must have dropped 20 degrees with the last storm). I told him I didn't see him all week. He told me that he tried, he seriously tried, but he just couldn't do it in the humidity. I told him that was no excuse and he just hmmmpppph'ed away. He knew I was kidding, but I figured for him not to run, it must really have been bad.
Seriously, I thought the people here didn't want to see pictures of the kids. Did I misunderstand
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Nobody said they WANTED to see Kate's picture with her kids. They asked WHY she didn't take photos like that with her kids -- the closeness, affection, whatever. She does it with other children, but not her own. I think that was the point.
Permanent, if you don't like sauteed spinach, why do you fix it? Have you tried steaming it? I love it steamed with lemon juice. Or lightly steamed, just enough to wilt it a little, then pour a hot vinegar and bacon dressing over it. YUM! Sometimes I add a little chopped onion to it. My mom used to add chopped boiled egg too. I also love grilled veggies, especially zucchini, onions, and peppers. There aren't many veggies I don't like.
Boston Bonnie -- I assume your niece has Tetralogy of Fallot, since that goes along with 22q. The good news is that it is completely correctable in most cases. If that's the only problem she's exhibiting from 22q, that's good news. Still nerve wracking for her parents and you and the rest of the family. Such a shame she has to go through all that. As I said, I'll include y'all in my prayers.
Seems like it might help a little, with the high humidity and heat, to not wear all black running clothes?
Permanent Name
I like barely cooked spinach - more like a wilted salad.
Cook some olive oil garlic and chopped nuts (hazelnuts are good).
Pour the hot mix over a big bowl of spinach, sprinkle on some vinegar, salt and pepper and toss like mad. I think this was a Moosewood recipe.
Or lightly steamed, just enough to wilt it a little, then pour a hot vinegar and bacon dressing over it. YUM! Sometimes I add a little chopped onion to it. My mom used to add chopped boiled egg too.
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I love it with hot bacon dressing and chopped hard boiled egg! I don't wilt it first, though...the hot dressing seems to wilt it. We do that in the spring with dandelion...dandelion salad with hot bacon and egg dressing. I hate cleaning the dandelion, but boy, is it worth it!
I'm in the middle of making a roster cauliflower soup. The cauliflower, onions and garlic are currently roasting and smell wonderful!
See, that's the thing. I don't think roasting vegetables smell wonderful. I think they stink.
Yes, stink. Cauliflower and broccoli are bad, but the worst of all is Brussels sprouts. I cannot be in the house while, or up to 24 hours after, they are cooked.
This is just my opinion, based on living with my mother all those years. You are all welcome to eat whatever pleases you and avoid what does not. Kind of like using the scroll wheel.
NJGal, you're making my mouth water! I love roasted cauliflower or broccoli, but my favorite is roasted brussel sprouts or butternut squash!
Fidosmommy, could it be a sense memory thing?
but I still cannot hardly get it down 189
Permanent, I happen to love greens (including kale, collard and mustard) raw and cooked. Without any TONE (there is no tone here) may
I ask why you don't just ask for some spinach to remain raw for you on
"sauteed" nights?
Nobody said they WANTED to see Kate's picture with her kids. They asked WHY she didn't take photos like that with her kids -- the closeness, affection, whatever. She does it with other children, but not her own. I think that was the point.
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Ohhh, so in other words if you haven't seen the pictures of Kate being affectionate and whatever that means she never is. I get it. Thanks. I will keep that in mind when I look at pictures of other celebrities with their kids and if I don't see a photo of them being affectionate to their kids I will know they are bad parents. Again, thanks for the heads up.
Tamara (2), you really cracked me up, there.
Joy, If it's more convenient for you, -so you don't have to cross the borders to pick me up in Montreal-, I can wait for you somewhere in Vermont. Anywhere in Vermont. I love to wait in Vermont. Oh heck: I love to do anything in Vermont. ;)
Ok, coming out of lurkdom! I've been around here since this blog started. Admin, I think you're pretty awesome, as are the rest of you lovely ladies!
Whether on topic or not, this is a great place to be. I've enjoyed the witty banter, and the support you all give to each other. You've made me laugh even on my lowest days. I lift my rumspringa in toast to you all...any room left in that car to Cali, or do we need another? :)
Oh, BTW, representing the Harrisburg Pa area!
fidosmommy, I understand where you are coming from with cooked veggies. My younger brother and I love cooked veggies; my older brother, not so much.
He and my grandsons are similar in that way (yes, folks, I worked my grandsons into this conversation as well!). They will eat raw broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, with ranch dip. However, if you cook these veggies, they will not eat them.
This past week for dinner, I cooked some of the veggies for the adults and then served some raw with dip for the boys. As long as they were eating the vegetables, no cared how they chose to eat them. If they don't like them cooked, raw is good, too; actually better.
Not blue said... 19
Nobody said they WANTED to see Kate's picture with her kids. They asked WHY she didn't take photos like that with her kids -- the closeness, affection, whatever. She does it with other children, but not her own. I think that was the point.
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Ohhh, so in other words if you haven't seen the pictures of Kate being affectionate and whatever that means she never is. I get it. Thanks. I will keep that in mind when I look at pictures of other celebrities with their kids and if I don't see a photo of them being affectionate to their kids I will know they are bad parents. Again, thanks for the heads up.
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YEP- you got it!! you are right, we didnt see it so Kate never did it. Great catch. Good job. You rock.
Isn't she (or he) great, everyone? I love when people get things right. Where are the teachers on this board? Maybe they can give your post a smiley face or a star sticker. :)
Not blue, you're right; I agree with you 100%.
(Admin, GAG, it's going to take me awhile to get used to this approach!)
butterfly you beat me. I will provide the smiley face :)
Elvis Fan,
Hi! My kid loves Elvis, ever since pre-school- I dont know where that came from, LOL.
We can have another car- should we have an RV? another limo? What would make our caravan truly unique and fun? Maybe a bus borrowed from the Duggars? YES! And it can break down on the way, cuz it always seems to do that :) "cali or bust" here we come!
Admin, did something change in the last hour or so with the blog. Before when I published a comment, the automatically went to that comment. Now when I hit publish, I end up at the beginning of the comments and have to select "newest" to get to the most recent ones. I was just wondering.
Thanks for the great job you do, Admin.
Not blue said... 19
Ohhh, so in other words if you haven't seen the pictures of Kate being affectionate and whatever that means she never is. I get it. Thanks. I will keep that in mind when I look at pictures of other celebrities with their kids and if I don't see a photo of them being affectionate to their kids I will know they are bad parents. Again, thanks for the heads up.
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You're welcome, please stop by again.
Duped, I am the middle of the B N N burbs :) on the Charles River. small world!
Readerlady, Nora has Truncus Arteriosus which is one the markers of 22q. Digeorge is one of the alternate names but in order to try and get more attention to the syndrome and more accurate picture of it's occurrence they are trying to get everyone to be under that single name.
Nora is my 9th (!) great and I love hearing all the stories about everyone's kids because they make me smile and wonder if one of mine might do something funny. Love the grunting story!
Elvis Fan, welcome to you!
Not Blue, I will join you in checking other celebrity photos to find the moms who seem detached from their children. Should we begin with People magazine? They used to feature Kate often, but, not so much now.
Hi Butterfly! Me thinks your kid has great taste..LOL Ya know, I really liked the idea of one of the Duggars vehicles, but you're right, they aren't known for their reliability! Perhaps we can snag that RV Kate and the kids took on that MOST memorable trip? :)
Not blue-since I made the original comment I will agree that you are absolutely right and I will provide a smiley face and a gold star!!
@Dmasy Thanks so much. I always enjoy your posts!
Not blue, I am in TOTAL aggreeance. or is it aggreance? Whichever, I'm it.
Admin, have you considered a post about "leaving lurkdom"? Elvis fan is the latest! It's great!
Readerlady -
We tried shutting him in the bathroom, but that only lasted a little while before he was fussing to be let out. One night my husband put him in the basement thinking the older cats would just "get over it" but I made him go back and get him. He was perched on the back of a chair shaking!!! We felt SO sorry for him. So it was back to our room! Recently we've been leaving our bedroom door open so he can wander at night if he wants to. That seems to help with the middle-of-the-night attacks on us. And he's finding his litter when he needs it, thank goodness!
Hey - I noticed a TJ Maxx is going in. : ) We're supposed to get a Miejers in our neck of the woods.
LoveMyGrandsons - your soccer story made me laugh! I love it! It will be quite awhile before I'm a grandma, but I can't wait.
I will keep that in mind when I look at pictures of other celebrities with their kids and if I don't see a photo of them being affectionate to their kids I will know they are bad parents. Again, thanks for the heads up.
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Right you are, again, always, and I agree with everything you said! You're welcome! No problem, but I wouldn't exactly say that Kate's a "celebrity," so I'm not sure how that comparison could be made. However, agree, agree, agree!! What else do you have for which we could all agree? :)
Milo tweeted...
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 Don't know if U scrolled back 2this mornin...bu I was HERE 4U! BlackonBlack made U look sleek & petite!
She/he really does have the hots for Kate! I'm sure that Kate's run depended on Milo being there for her.
Thank you, Elvis fan. I think there are some really talented ladies here.
Mrs. Malaprop, TJ Maxx is my favorite store. You never know what bargain you are going to find. I get giddy when the original tag is still attached. Hubby pretends to be interested in my, "Look what I got ..." gloats. I am kinda silly about "expensive" purses. The TJ Maxx prices allow me to indulge.
Blue said,
"Again, thanks for the heads up."
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And thank YOU for posting! People who have been given a heads up are always welcome. You are dead-on with your comment, and you'll probably find most posters here will agree with you. No argument. Agreeing is so, well, agreeable!
Mrs. Malaprop, I'm glad you enjoyed the story about my little guy's soccer antics. With him, I know there will plenty more!
Hellooooooo, Elvis Fan! Nice to meet you. Thank ya. Thank ya, very much. (OK. So maybe I'm not so good at impressions.)
Winsomeone...11 - But black is so slimming, dontcha know?!?!?!
LoveMyGrandsons ...24 - Maybe it will help if you let out a growl after you agree!!
This Milo thing gets scarier by the day.
Grandsons said,
"I end up at the beginning of the comments and have to select "newest" to get to the most recent ones. I was just wondering."
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When the number of comments goes over 200, after you comment it will take you to the original page and you have to click on "newest." At least that's what it does on my end.
@Call me crazy Well Howdy! Wonder if Elvis ever greeted anyone that way? Well, anyway, nice to be here "officially". Thanks for the welcome!
Call Me Crazy #40 - thanks for the tip; I'll have to try that and hope it helps! Lololol!!!!
I think Kate runs on her treadmill a lot more than running outside. If the humidity was so bad today, you'd think she would be used to it running outside. A question for the runners, would you consider a treadmill runner a true runner?
Elvis Fan said,
"This Milo thing gets scarier by the day."
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Hi Elvis! Welcome! I'm near Harrisburg, too! Storms here were really rough this afternoon. Did you get the bad ones?
I hope Milo doesn't find her way to PA in the near future. The way she has been running, she might try the Forrest Gump thing - anything to be close to Kate!
It just warms my heart to see how agreeable everyone is being this evening. I agree with all your agreements. It is very peaceful.
Blowing In The Wind, thanks for the info. I was confused because it wasn't doing that before. Oh, well. It is what it is.
It just warms my heart to see how agreeable everyone is being this evening. I agree with all your agreements. It is very peaceful.
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That's what triple Rumspringas will do! Warm your heart and anything else that needs to be warmed.
Ok, Southern gal here - born, raised and still live north of Atlanta. I married a PA native and I desperate need a Shoo-Fly Pie Recipe...!!!!
@Blowing in the wind Actually, some thunder and a short period of rain. Not as bad as was predicted. It seemed to move away pretty
quickly.
Hard to believe Milo is actually running..I think she's picking up Kate's gift of exaggeration! (or should we say BS?) LOL
Blue -- I completely agree with you. We only have hours and hours of film and hundreds of pap photos and publicity photos showing KK being detatched from her kids. I completely agree that she's affectionate and loving with them all the time, when no cameras are present.
Bonnie -- Thanks for the additional information. I'm somewhat familiar with 22q, as DeGeorge Syndrome, and most of the patients I'm aware of with it had tetralogy. Anyway, hope your niece comes through this surgery with flying colors. Will this be her last or will she need more later?
Formerly -- I'm not familiar with the Segal books. I'll have to look for them. I love historical novels. Real historical novels, not ones labeled that because they're thinly disguised porn set a hundred or so years ago. Have you seen the TV mini-series "Masada" starring Peter O'Toole? Very, very good.
I think anyone who runs, no matter how fast, or slow, is a runner. Inside on a treadmill or outside on a track or the streets. Dave Galloway has many great quotes about it. Even if you just jog, you are a runner.
Oh, Grandsons -- When I post and there are fewer than 200 posts on the thread, it returns to the spot where the posts stopped. If there are more than 200, then it goes back to the beginning.
readerlady, thanks for the info. You're the second person who told me that. So, I conclude that I was away so long and my mind came back filled with my grandsons, therefore, my memory is faulty! Case closed!! Lololol!!
LoveMyGrandson--sounds like you had a wonderful time, despite the mishaps. My granddaughter also plays soccer--I'll have to pass on that tip!
Bonnie:
We're almost neighbors! Humid and thunder tonight!
readerlady:
Yes, I did see that see that series. Agree, very good. My husband actually got to see the ruins of Caesarea on a business trip to Israel.
dmasy:
Love TJ Maxx and Marshalls- we have both. You just can't go into those store without a bargain which makes returns difficult- didn't Kate say to return what you planned to return when you return for returns? hehe....
AGREEANCE SUSTAINED!
Well, if an objection can be sustained, why not an aggreeance, I ask.
Anyone know if Steve was there with Kate? Also,doesn't she leave soon for NYC? I'll bet Jon has the kids thru the weekend and takes them to school.
READERLADY,
I haven't tried it steamed. I am feeling oh so lucky that my litte pouty-pout-pout is garnering me some recipes to try! --- one might almost accuse me of complaining so I *could* get some new recipes to try.... hee hee
I steam a lot of other veggies but I will have to try spinach. It just seems wierd that I love it raw and not otherwise. Although CALL ME gave me a good idea to cook it them put it on roll with melted provolone.
I also had a sudden epiphany (is there any other kind?) that I could, after sauteing drain it and pat it dry before eating. It was just too wet for me. Loved the onions and mushrooms in it though.
CALL ME 47 - we are all in 'agreeance' - a state of harmony. Embrace the harmonious agreeance!
RHYMES 18 - I don't hear tone. No tone heard at all. (Love Seinfeld) :-) I guess I didn't have it raw because I wanted to saute it with mushrooms and onion to use those up. I was the cook!... I just didn't think to save some raw out for myself.... I think I was trying to be brave, fair, curious and self-rightious about eating something DH loves. Huh, didn't turn out so well, except that my pouty-pout is getting me some recipe suggestions. Me devious... grin.
I must say though, in full disclosure, that DH loved it. He's such a sweetie!
SEESAW 12 - thank you for another spinach recipe to try!
PARENT 13 - thanks to you also for another spinach recipe to try! I'm going to google the hot bacon dressing, it sounds really good.
FIDOSMOMMY - I promise we won't serve you any roasted veggies AT ALL on our road trip. Raw only, carrots and dip! Onion dip, dill dip, pimiento cheese dip....
Off to google hot bacon dressing. Thanks to all my lovely agreeing friend here!
Tamara said... 17
Fidosmommy, could it be a sense memory thing?
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Absolutely. Plus the fact that they taste bad-
so it's also a taste sensory thing - lol. And at the age of nearly 60, that's not likely to change. But enjoy, enjoy, enjoy whatever suits your palate, everyone. I will do the same.
Thanks for a great blog. It takes many people to make a blog as successful as this one.
Kate is a twit, feel free to pass it on. However, I don't know if it works on kids over 4 years old!!
Also, there's has been alot of talk here about Kate's kids being on the bus for an hour to get to school. Well, now I know that my older grandson has the same issue. Because they are in the country and the homes/farms are so far apart, the bus picks up the kids at the end of their driveways; there isn't a bus stop like we are used to.
The bus would pull into the driveway to get my grandson, and then pull into the driveway to drop him off. Normally, the bus drops him off at his other grandpa's home, approximately 3 miles down the road. Then grandpa XXXXX watches him until mom and dad come home around 5:15.
My grandson's bus ride is about an hour each way. As a matter of fact, on Wednesday when the bus driver pulled into the driveway, she went to his seat to wake him up. She said he falls asleep sometimes on the way home and one time, his other grandpa had to carry him off the bus because he was so tired.
Now don't get me wrong. My DD and SIL put him to bed by 8 and he gets a good night sleep. I think he is just getting used to not getting naps or "quiet time" during the day, and the long bus ride lulls him to sleep.
Okay, I'm overtired and rambled on, but the point is, my grandson is on the bus as long as Kate's kids are. However, he has to do it because that is the closest school.
Okay, I think I need to get off the blog because even I recognize that I'm rambling!
Another idea for kale haterz - yes, I really mean KALE, not kate
I can eat it in my Chopped Salad. I chop up all kinds of raw greens and the kale gets the chiffonade treatment. I think I spelled that right.... cut up into wee tiny little stips about 1/8 inch thick. It mixes so well with the others that I don't really taste it among the other strong flavors of arugula, endive, radicchio, etc.
Get the benefit, but the taste is sort of diluted to point of nothingness.
Like hiding veggies in spaghetti sauce for kids, or zucchini in brownies.
Any trick that works, I guess......
Love my Grandsons, you will NOT get off this blog. You will sit there and regale us with some more of your grandson stories. This is your job on this blog. It would not be this blog without it. Quit falling down on the job and get writing, ya hear?
I think love just kind of pours out of everyone in your family, am I right?
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Blue -- I completely agree with you. We only have hours and hours of film and hundreds of pap photos and publicity photos showing KK being detatched from her kids.
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I'm lovin this love in! LOL As a Kate fan (yep, I just wrote that) I come here first to read. Why do you ask? I like to keep up with what Kate is up to. This is one stop shopping here so to speak. I can look up top and see her latest tweets. If Kate writes anything you all are the first to mention it, new picture of Kate you are the first to link it. Kate is running a marathon or a runway you are on it.
I don't remember the date when the show was canceled or when the last one was broadcast but you all do. I skim past all the filler ie: Kate's boobs, shoes, and attire, the silly, the mean, and downright weird.
If you take out all the filler you would think that this is Kate's number one fan blog. I haven't the time or the inclination to have looked 'hours and hours of film and hundreds of pap photos and publicity photos', but you all do.
So as a fan, I guess I can thank you for your dedication and work for keeping me updated on all things Kate.
And I really am liking the new attitude here!
Love My Grandsons,
I'm sorry dear, but you are simply not allowed to stop posting about your grandkids.
Sorry. Not allowed to quit.
Ramble-shmamble. It is joyous reading when I see one of your posts. Wouldn't it be nice if the whole world were as happy as you are?
Something for my meditation tonight....
fidosmommy, you are so funny! I get a kick out of you!
As far as love pouring out of everyone in my family - well, like all families we have our ups and our downs, but we deal with them and move on. In my immediate family (hubs, daughter, son in law, grandkids), the focus is always what's best for the boys. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Not blue,
So pleased that you are pleased. We aim to please.
So happy to see you posting here. Stop by anytime!
:-)
Yeah, Blue, we love to be able to snark on Kate's current events. There aren't many, but we do our best to find them. Glad you noticed.
Not Blue, we aim to please. Thanks for picking a name and not being anonymous. Thanks for admitting that you are a Kate fan. We might just ask you some interesting questions -- just to understand. I think you might indulge us with responses.
You might even come to like some of our weirdness given enough exposure.
Hmmmmm
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@Kateplusmy8 So, which full marathon are you running in October? Or is it too early to let folks know?
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@xxxxxxxx no/ I don't think it's happening now. It was in sept. in oct I have a 10k and a half...
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MyGrandsons said... 39
Mrs. Malaprop, I'm glad you enjoyed the story about my little guy's soccer antics. With him, I know there will plenty more!
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Have you thought about writing this down? When my kids were younger I kept a journal and wrote down those adorable/funny things they said and did. One of my faves was when my oldest son was about 4 (he's 19 now), and he accidentally bit his tongue. Through his tears he said, "Why did God have to put my tongue so close to my teeth?!?"
Regarding the person complaining about all the OT comments . . . who the hell would care if we're not ONLY talking about Kate besides, well, Kate? hee hee I can see her getting highly annoyed that a blog about her is kind of becoming about lots of things besides her.
One last post then off to bed, and HOPEFULLY to sleep.
I think someone here recommended Ed McBain for a crime novel author. I read one of his and loved it. Just picked up 4 more today at the library.
Whomever it was, many thanks!
Permanent Name -- we must think alike.
A fan? A fan? Why? Please explain your admiration of Katie Irene. I seriously do not understand and would like to know. If you read her a lot you know why she is reviled here. Fair is fair, please fill us in on her positive points. I am being serious.
Permanent Name and fidosmommy, just to clarify: I'm not going to stop posting permanently; I just meant for tonight. I don't want to ramble on, but sometimes I do. I'm tired, but can't sleep yet (don't know why), so I guess I'll continue to ramble as long as no one minds!
Not Blue,
you're welcome!!! You're right, this is one stop shopping. Glad we could be of service to you. We all know the sheeple are good for nothing ;)
Mrs. Malaprop #2 - Lolololol!!!!!!!!! That was so funny I almost spewed my water on my laptop!! Out of the mouths of babes.
Where is PJ's Momma? Haven't heard from her in ages!
LoveMyGrandson-as a fellow grandmother, ramble on a much as you want. I know that after seeing my grandchildren(they live about 4 hours away), you can't stop me from talking about them. I always love hearing your stories.
Grandsons - LOL!!!! Glad I could offer a giggle. Another funny line of his was when he went to see Santa when he was five. For weeks he had been saying that he was going to ask Santa for a football, so after his visit with the Big Guy I asked him what he said. His reply, "I asked for a firetruck." I said, "What?!? Why? I thought you really wanted a football?" He said, "I do! But I got one last year, and I was afraid Santa would say, 'What's wrong with you kid? I brought you a football last year!'" ha ha ha
Say what??
@Kateplusmy8
@maureendesquita @AnitaGielis HB!better late than never..Sorry I don't see all my tweets daily... Hundreds come in every hour! I do my best!
Hardly, not even with all the "haters" tweeting. LOL
Just got back from The Words, it was good. I think it will appeal most to writers or book worms who understand the whole literacy world. It has presents a lot of moral and ethical questions. And you can't go wrong with Bradley Cooper, swoon.
The way Kate is so natural with children not her own is ODD. The most normal she's ever acted with kids have been kids not her own--Trig Palin, Jamie's son Clay, now that fan's son.
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She stand so strangely in pictures....she pushes her calves out and Stands with her legs really far apart
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I had thought after she saw herself clumber down those steps on DWTS, she would practice keeping her knees together.
I dont mean anything gross by this, but is there a physical reason she clomps around with her legs spread apart? I am beginning to think it is an attitude thing, a body language thing of being pushy, in control and trying to be an intimidating bitch at all times.
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Ya'll made me laugh with this for some reason.
Admin, she doesn't have to work her fingers to the bone to feed and clothe those kids. Of course they're lovable.
Ok - I am cracking up over here. Dr. Malaprop is sitting beside me. He's watching football(Yawn), but I was giggling to myself, and he made the mistake of asking me "What's so funny?" So I started to tell him the soccer growling story. I could hardly talk because I was laughing so hard!!!! Then he started laughing, so my daughter walked in and asked, "What's so funny?" Oh, good Lord. I got so tickled I had tears! ha ha ha ha
I work at a job that routinely involves 12-14 hour days. I put in more time on the weekends, anywhere from 6-18 hours more.
I'm in graduate school part time. I'm studying for a massive certification exam in January.
I'm a mom and a wife and a home owner and a pet owner.
I'm so busy, the only reason I'm here now is because it's Saturday night and my brain is broken, I can't write any more papers.
This is all my way of saying that Kate Gosselin, with her nanny, laundry girl, housekeeper, homework helper, farmer guy who helps her, her child slave laborers, the small army of Mr. Worker-Type-People who work on her house, Kate and her long empty days bitching, inexplicably, about being TIRED, can kiss my worn out exhausted ass.
Girlfriend doesn't know what tired is and never has. She doesn't know what busy is and never has. She's never dealt with the kids and the house AND a career on her own, never.
She's a phony and an asshole and a liar and an idiot of the highest magnitude.
I meant Mrs. Malaprop #72!
Okay, another story. On Wednesday (the only night with no soccer for either of the boys), my grandsons wanted to take me to their "clubhouse".
They live on about 4 acres of wooded land and my SIL cleared some paths for them in a certain area right next to the house. There are 5 different paths that exit to the yard. They all lead to the same area inside that the boys call their "clubhouse". They have a sofa (a pile of 4 foot sticks and tree limbs on top of each other) that they took me to and asked me to sit down with them. I was leery, but I did it anyway. When I sat down, the pile shifted and me and the boys all fell backwards. They laughed and I thought, how am I going to get up from this? I rolled on my side, got up and everything was okay.
Then they took me to their "recliner chair", which was a fat tree stump with a smaller stump about a foot in front of it. The boys said to sid on their "best chair" so I did. However, the "chair" stump was a little lopsided and I didn't realize that until the boys picked up my feet to put on the "foot stool". I ended up falling off the "chair" and rolling a couple feet down one of the paths of their clubhouse.
Yes, I was a bit sore from this vacay, but I'd do it all over again (except maybe the creek part)!
Grandsons and Malaprop,
My favorite saying from when son #3 was small was when he would use the word "behead" when he meant "ahead". People would always do a double take when we were in public and he would run ahead, and when I asked where he was, he'd say, "I'm right behead of you". Perhaps he was channeling Henry VIII?
I work at a job that routinely involves 12-14 hour days. I put in more time on the weekends, anywhere from 6-18 hours more.
I'm in graduate school part time. I'm studying for a massive certification exam in January.
I'm a mom and a wife and a home owner and a pet owner.
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Just Want To Get this Out, you're amazing and Kate is a living breathing insult to people like you. Carry on!
Ahh because I think Kate's kids are too big to hoist onto her shoulders. Seriously, I thought the people here didn't want to see pictures of the kids. Did I misunderstand?
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You're taking it too literally. People are remarking on how Kate sort of is "melting" into a total and complete stranger of a child. It has nothing to do with putting him on her shoulders and everything to do with body language. She never "melts" into her kids. Melting is the best word I can come up with to describe such a deep and pure affection you're supposed to have with children you love.
No one is asking for more pics of her kids, rather we have all wondered why in the hundreds of photos she has shared of the kids they never look like that.
Layla said... 89
Grandsons and Malaprop,
My favorite saying from when son #3 was small was when he would use the word "behead" when he meant "ahead". People would always do a double take when we were in public and he would run ahead, and when I asked where he was, he'd say, "I'm right behead of you". Perhaps he was channeling Henry VIII?
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Aw!!! He just morphed "behind" and "ahead" - how efficient of him! LOL
My son #2 used to do that alot. He would say "playbe" as a combo of probably and maybe. As in, "Playbe tomorrow we can go swimming." Ah, kids are so stinkin' cute.
Just Want To Get This Out,
I hope you realize you probably accomplish more in a year than Kate will accomplish in her whole life. I also hope you have the time to stop and pat yourself on the back every now and then--you deserve it! Well done!
Butterfly trust me, I am not a runner. :)
Just want to get this out, hang in their darlin. I know it all seems overwhelming and you wonder sometimes when it will get easier. Please believe me, it will. I went through it and I watched my daughter go through it. It's a struggle to go to school, work, be a mommy and a homemaker and a wife all at once. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel, hon.
Please post here when you have the time and let us know how you are doing. God bless you and your family.
Oops forgot to agree. Yes you are right, Kate shows all kind of loving affection to her children, it's just been total bad luck that in the 100's of photos of them not to mention 100's of hours of film, we've never seen it. Agree, agree, agree!
I dont mean anything gross by this, but is there a physical reason she clomps around with her legs spread apart?
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Physical reason? Could it be the stick?
Just Want to Get this out,
You and I are in the same boat!! I am writing a paper right now for my Master's (I check this site when I get blocked)- SO SICK OF PAPERS!! I feel like quitting school. You are a rock star!! You are the type of person that I find so inspirational.
Admin,
Awww, not a runner? a trotter maybe? Just kidding!
Just want to get this out - my hat is off to you! What a great example you are setting for your kids.
Kate doesn't really know what hard work is. I'm convinced that her fatigue and exhaustion are from a LACK of things to do. I find that I get SO much more accomplished when I'm on my work schedule. I'm worn out by the end of each day, but during the day I'm wide awake because I'm busy getting things done. I would feel like such a slug if I got my kids off to school then went back to bed (like she said she did recently). During the summer when I have way more unstructured time I do feel more lazy and tired. She needs to get a job. It would be good for her in more ways than one. To begin with, it might get her focus off of getting back on tv. That ship has sailed!
Mrs. Malaprop, I'm glad that your family got a good laugh out of the soccer story! Yes, my grandsons are entertaining, albeit unintentionally!
Permanent -- I don't think it's so strange that you like spinach raw but not cooked. I love raw turnips but cooked -- blech. I love raw cauliflower, but can take or leave cooked. It's just a matter of taste.
Just Want -- Welcome. I got worn out just reading what you manage to accomplish on a weekly basis. Bless you. YOU are a real woman/mother/wife/etc. KK isn't fit to tie your shoes. I hope we manage to provide you with some much needed downtime.
I'm loving all the cute/funny/endearing child stories. Since I don't have any human children of my own, I have to enjoy them vicariously. Y'all are providing me with a lot of pleasure tonight.
If we're going to do the veggies and dip bit on our ROAD TRIP, I make an awesome dill weed dip. Do you want the decadent variety or the healthy stuff? Decadent uses mayo and sour cream (I can use low fat varieties, but it is still pretty decadent). Healthy uses plain yoghurt.
Drat! Hit publish too soon.
Admin -- You're right, we never see KK and her kids melt into each other the way most moms/kids do. We have, however, seen it often with Jon and the kids. It's always been obvious who the loving, affectionate, hands-on parent is.
Not Blue -- Many of us here started out as fans of the show, if not of KK, so of course we've watched the show, read the articles, and looked at the pictures.
Readerlady - I vote for decadent. Maybe with the low-fat versions, but decadent for sure. My motto is: Go decadent, or go home! :)
I'm lovin this love in! LOL As a Kate fan (yep, I just wrote that) I come here first to read. Why do you ask?
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Who asked?
I do believe that Blue is the other poster who left for the Labor Day weekend to be with family. Wouldn't admit it, of course, but the signature tags are all over the posts, as they were with Snotty Brat's.
You know what the best part of the vacation was? Last night. After the little guy's growling soccer game, we came home and then my hubs and SIL started a fire in the firepit my SIL made. My daughter and I got together the graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows, while the boys changed into long pants and put on hooded sweatshirts (the temp really dropped).
We all sat out by the fire and talked, laughed, made smores, and the grandsons took alternate turns sitting on my lap and my hubby's lap. When they started getting tired, my DD and SIL put the fire out while the hubs and I took the boys inside and got them ready for bed. We told them we would probably be on our way home to IL by the time they woke up. We also told them how much we loved them and how much we enjoyed the week that we got to spend together.
They each gave us big hugs and kisses and said they loved us and would miss us. In the morning, they were still asleep. We tiptoed into their room to give them hugs and kisses goodbye, and then we stuffed 2 dollars down each of their shirts.
My daughter said they woke up asking where we were, then complained about itchiness. When they took off their shirts, they were excited to find the dollar bills. When my daughter read them the note that we left on the kitchen table, the boys called us on our cell phone to tell us thank you and that they loved us.
Nothing else really matters except that.
OT: I spent the afternoon at a Harvest fest, where I volunteer, running the Natural Dye table. It was fun, lots of parents with their kids. We had 10 stations to do crafts, and of the 10 2 were cooking with stuff from the garden. The people were encourged to take home tomatoes and other veggies grown in the garden.
In that pic with the kid, geez, has Kates skin aged. Shame on Kate for not promo the event. It's come on Kate your luney fans are not goonna fly to PA to bug you, at a race.
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Oops forgot to agree. Yes you are right, Kate shows all kind of loving affection to her children, it's just been total bad luck that in the 100's of photos of them not to mention 100's of hours of film, we've never seen it. Agree, agree, agree!
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Do ya'll remember how Kate played with Jamie's kids?
How she got all dirty with Jamie's kids?
And how she laughed and has fun? with Jamie's kids?
And yet if the 8 got dirty she would freak the hell out on them.
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@Kateplusmy8 Ok...I saw that statement abt full marathon WAS in Sept. So we re-scheduling or is this an UNKNOWN right now? :)
Good gawd, Milo. WE rescheduling? Give it up! Why not just come right out and ask her if you can move in with her, share her bed, grift with her, run with her, fry your hair with her, cook her organic meals, and keep her daily schedule on track? Just ask her! You've been hinting long enough. The time is now. Single White Female!
So, is Kate not up to running full marathons now? Maybe since she didn't actually run that one in Las Vegas, but tried to pretend like she did.
I'm trying to think back to a episode where Kate made an effort to hug one of the kids and he (don't remember who it was) kind of pulled away and had the most peculiar look on his face, like what is she doing...she never does this!
I also remember the train ride where nobody wanted to sit with her. That's what all kids who have loving, affectionate moms do - they distance themselves from her.
I think back to Betty Hayes and the love and affection both she and her husband showed to those kids. You could just tell that the house was filled with love and it wasn't acting just for the sake of the camera.
readerlady, I would love to have the recipe for your decadent dill dip. Please post it. Thanks!
Julianna, I am neither.
Twittering And Twattering said... 110
Here's the train clip.-lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPXX1nPrse4
I can just "envision" Milo in the jewelry store picking out matching necklaces...
Okay everyone, I'm through with my grandson stories for tonight. Off to bed and hope I can sleep.
Oh MY!! I guess Kate finally found her Organic Chicken... near Jackson Hole.
Elvis Fan said,
"I can just "envision" Milo in the jewelry store picking out matching necklaces..."
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lol, Elvis! How about picking out wedding rings?
Have you been outside tonight? Ah!
Not blue said... 112
Julianna, I am neither.
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Of course not! I agree. I agree. I agree. Whatever was I thinking? I was wrong! :)
Blowing in the wind,
Oh my gosh it's GORGEOUS outside now! So cool. I opened up all the windows..loving it! Actually, my first thought was wedding rings, but I know how much Kate loves those matching necklaces..LOL
Since I know everyone here are big Fred Rogers fans I thought I'd mention that there is a new Mr Roger's Neighbourhood spin off, Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood. Saw a bit today and it was pretty good. An interesting mix up of old and new.
Well, not only did Kate not promote this event, she didn't even know what time it was! For the most organized mother in the world, when asked, she answered, 9 or 9:30? not sure. So much for organization and the Iphone!
Mrs. M, your new baby is adorable! I have been thinking of getting another cat and that just pushes me over the edge! I do think my current baby cat would really hate me for it though! She's pretty spoiled and has not really gotten over the whole, "why did you have to have kids?" thing. =)
Grandsons, your stories are priceless, your little guy sounds like my son. Love.
I, too, think it is very strange that Kate seems so disconnected to her kids. I only have a few children, but when I am sitting anywhere, my kids surround me. Someone (or some cat) is always in my lap if I'm sitting, and when we snuggle up on the couch for a movie (yes, I let them sit on the couch!) someone is always saying, "I want to sit next to mommy". My son last night turns out of the blue and says "You're awesome. You are a great mom." I almost cried! (it's been a hard week!) When walking into the store, someone is usually saying, "I want to hold mommy's hand", etc. Am I the world's best mom? Ha! Please! Not even close. But, these things still happen in my house just with normal life. I am very surprised that having a film crew in Kate's house for so long and for so many hours a day that nothing like that was captured, or if it was that it was never shown. It's just such a normal part of my life. Walking into a store and someone positions themselves so that they can hold my hand, or climbs in my lap when I'm sitting. Someone snuggling up to me when we are laying down. I can not remember ever seeing things like this on the show and it's sad. Even though I sometimes am annoyed by it (mommy just wants 5 mins alone sometimes!) I know that when they are grown and gone that is what I am going to miss the most.
I am in agreeance with the agreeance about agreeing! It's such a friendly, funny place here! =)
mamaK,
You are indeed blessed, as are your children to have such a loving mom. Your son's comment brought a tear to my eye.
mamaK, you sound like a wonderful mother! God bless you and your family!
Boston Bonnie and Formerly Duped - I'm in the N suburbs too. Actually I'm in two of them - apartment in one, hellhole in another, neither of which is the one that Bonnie's in. Are there more than 3? Bonnie, I wish the best of luck to your niece.
The best actually healthy snack I can think of - sliced REAL tomatoes with balsamic and a little bit of salt.
Tamara, we saw that show the other day, and are now big fans! My kids sing "Daniel Tiger" all day. The show we saw was about anger and had a song in it with a breathing technique to do when you feel angry. We now actually sing that song when we get angry, do the counting, and it really has helped with our tantrums! Another one they got from the commericals is "when something seems bad, turn it around, into something good" which they sing a lot too. Cute, positive, helpful messages. What a great legacy for Mr. Rogers!
Gah, that pic of Katie with the unkempt mass of hanging hair and black roots plus the enlarged breast hanging low is not attractive. I don't understand the point of getting hair dyed if you can't be bothered to to keep up with the roots. I also don't understand her getting those big falsies to let them hang low like that. I wouldn't care nor comment on most people but she acts like she is some great beauty when a look in a mirror she wake her up to actually go to a hairdresser she pays to fix that mess and go to the store and buy a "good" bra to hoist those puppies back up where they should be.
She may see Cinderella in the mirror but I see the evil step-sister in that photo.
Aw, thanks for the compliments!
I had just told him we could make a Clifford puppet. Apparently that's all it takes.
Ten minutes before that he was stomping up to his room saying "I'm not going to be your friend anymore and I'm never coming out of my room. Never, ever, ever." Just keepin' it real. ;)
I forgot all about the never-ending fun run, this time around. I was busy thinking about the birthday weekend girls here, and eating Bollini's Pizza last night. No, I didn't have to run a mini, to justify eating two slices. Foolish, food-ish guilt trips are not welcome in this house.
Thanks for the recommendation, Orange Crush... OrangerCrusher1! (Beach-Gate, 2012.) Monterey Park's own Pizzeria-- is THE most interesting pie in L.A. (Truly a conversation "piece" ;)
Authentic and beautiful... just like this Blog.
Try standing like that once, with your calves pushed back, legs apart, hand on hip. Feels weird, doesn't it. Especially the legs apart.
Hard to imagine why a woman would stand like that. It's such a masculine stance.
White Organza said...
Joy, If it's more convenient for you, -so you don't have to cross the borders to pick me up in Montreal-, I can wait for you somewhere in Vermont. Anywhere in Vermont. I love to wait in Vermont. Oh heck: I love to do anything in Vermont. ;)
I'm with you. I'll meet you all in Vermont. Love, love, love Vermont. I'll be waiting in the Champlain Islands. North Hero.
Oh shi#... I forgot to mention!
I was thinking about the B-Day girls here-- Dmasy & Permanent, because I had wrapped my pizza IN FOIL this morning and took the leftovers over to my mother-in-law's home. (That good!) I giggled all the way there, as it sat in my lap thinking about Rat Claws.
We later re-built her organic garden. She has been using a "Victory Garden" locally, up in the Valley (CA), where she lives- and commuting there to get her fruits & veggies. Now, they are in her own backyard as well.
Not Blue, so happy you stopped by again. Agreeing is so much fun, we live to agree and agree to live our lives to the most agreeing degree possible. When your agree tank is on empty just come on back and we'll fill you right up with the highest quality agreeance available online.
Audible Click,
I am in agreeance with agreeing.
"...Agreeing is so much fun, we live to agree and agree to live our lives to the most agreeing degree possible...."
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Today, I had to tell my mother-in-law... "We will agree, to agree".
It was rough, but I said it-- after 18+ years. I think she has ESP. I really should just invite her to join this Blog.
Hi everyone, checking in before I go to bed. Had great visit with youngest dd the college freshman today!
I have arranged for Burt Reynolds as the Bandit from the Smokey and the Bandit movie to drive the H2 Hummer stretch limo expertly! He was soooo cute when he was young! Driving the El Camino stretch limo will be Johnny Knoxville, he did such a good job of driving the General Lee in that Dukes of Hazzard movie.
Vermont, here we come! I want to go to Knight s Spider Web Farm in Williamstown VT, plus we can go to the Killington ski resort and look for good bras at the bra tree!
Elvis Fan said... 133
Audible Click,
I am in agreeance with agreeing.
September 8, 2012 9:31 PM
I'm totally agreeing.
Duped - if you're in the N burb west of the W burb, then I think we live in the same burb.
A couple of people have mentioned the Hayes family. The contrast between them and the Gs could not be greater. It was a pleasure to watch them and their interactions. I hope they're doing well.
I agree the Hayes family was pretty adorable. However, they still sold their family out with deal with the devil. TLC being that devil.
It's kinda like the Duggars. People think how nice and sweet they are but they are still exploiting underage children.
Twittering And Twattering said... 110
I'm trying to think back to a episode where Kate made an effort to hug one of the kids and he (don't remember who it was) kind of pulled away and had the most peculiar look on his face, like what is she doing...she never does this!
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Could it be their 5th birthday party at the park where the kids were all lined up on the picnic bench and she went down the row, kissing and hugging all of them, just for the cameras you know!
Kate's hair looks more yellow in that recent thread photo in WY, than the 15 Mins. tweeting caricature...
White girl hair problems. Is this the best they can do with Kart's head, in NYC?
I don't know, the Hayes family were with TLC pretty briefly, in and out. Whether they got out on purpose or TLC cut them loose because they were too nice to get decent ratings, I know we haven't seen them ANYWHERE trying to get another TV show or ANY kind of attention!
When your agree tank is on empty just come on back and we'll fill you right up with the highest quality agreeance available online.
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Best part about it is that you don't need coupons or a discount membership or points to get a good deal. Filling up that gas guzzler here, even with premium or diesel, is free. Imagine that.
I am trying to catch up on all the posts after a long day away. Looks like I missed the road trip-are you all in California yet? Well, too bad, guess you missed this beautiful view from my hometown in Washington!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4524291831541&set=a.1084529239626.41643.1418232689&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf
Tamara said... 120
Since I know everyone here are big Fred Rogers fans I thought I'd mention that there is a new Mr Roger's Neighbourhood spin off, Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood.
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Awww. Thanks for the heads-up. Tamera! Is it on PBS?
Interesting, all that everyone's posted about her missed marathon in September. Wonder what the story was with that...
tate said... 109
So, is Kate not up to running full marathons now?
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tate, her usual MO is to just throw things out there in the hopes of getting her fans to fawn all over her and tell her how incredible and inspirational she is. My magic eight ball is telling me that she won't be running any full marathons.
Paula said... 50
Ok, Southern gal here - born, raised and still live north of Atlanta. I married a PA native and I desperate need a Shoo-Fly Pie Recipe...!!!!
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I usually just lurk here, rarely post but saw your shout out for Shoofly Pie recipe. Being from PA Dutch country (Lancaster)thought I'd be neighborly and share. Hope you enjoy...
Shoofly Pie
from The Best of Amish Cooking, page 124
Makes 1 9” pie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 55-60 minutes
Crumbs:
1 cup flour
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix flour and brown sugar together.
2. Using a pastry cutter, or two table knives, cut shortening into dry ingredients until small crumbs (like peas) form.
3. Take out ½ cup crumbs and set aside.
Wet Bottom and Cakey Part:
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup molasses
1 cup boiling water, divided
1 tsp. baking soda
1 9” unbaked pie crust
1. To larger portion of crumb mixture, add egg and molasses.
2. Blend in ¾ cup boiling water.
3. Place remaining boiling water in a small mixing bowl. Stir in baking soda until dissolved.
4. Stir into batter.
5. Pour batter into pie crust.
6. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
7. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake 40-45 minutes longer.
9. Allow to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
10. If you wish, top with whipped cream or whipped topping, or with ice cream.
(Don't use black strap molasses...it's bitter)
Grandsons -- The proportions are approximate here, because I usually don't measure things precisely when I cook.
Dill Dip
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
3 - 5 drops of Tabasco sauce
1/2 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (I usually use Aunt Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt)
1/2 teaspoon of Accent (I always omit this ingredient because MSG gives me migraines)
Mix ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate overnight. (It can be used immediately, but tastes much better if it sits for about 6 hours to let all the flavors blend). Low fat or fat free mayo and sour cream can be used, or substitute 4 cups plain yoghurt to make a lower fat dip. Works best with raw veggies, but is good with bread cubes, chips or crackers too.
WI blog lover would love to join the trip, however, I will wait my turn in proper order across the country. My thought is if you start going out of order to pick people up Admin will decide she wants to see all the sights along the way and ask that SHE be picked up first on the way to come out and see her. My contribution to the larder will be the beer for our breakfast cereal. You know us Wisconsinites and our beer!
The best thing about this blog is that it shows us SHE IS good for something...fodder for our snarkyishness. Be me she, me would never come out of my closet and risk having to face people. It's a good thing embarrassment doesn't actually kill you, but then again, she's too ignorant to know she should be embarrassed.
There is an article in the Reading Eagle about the run yesterday (it did bring in $10,000.00, good for them) but no mention of Kate at all. It says that they had a turn out of about 400 people. On the facebook page, it says they ran out of shirts and packets, guess they had more than they anticipated.
Wonder if she will make it to church this morning...
Berks - I just saw the article too. She can't even get local publicity. Running is such a failed opportunity for Kate. A mom of HOM running marathons and promoting fitness could be a pretty good thing if done right. I would never begrudge her this kind of "career" if she leaves the kids out of it. I'm sure she could have secured endorsements with some hard work and good advice. I think running will fade into the background soon and she'll try something else.
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Do ya'll remember how Kate played with Jamie's kids?
How she got all dirty with Jamie's kids?
And how she laughed and has fun? with Jamie's kids?
And yet if the 8 got dirty she would freak the hell out on them.
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I thought that mud fight was so sad. I think I remember one of her kids watching on with alittle sadness in his face like why can't she be like that with us? Or shocked that she would ever allow someone to get her dirty.
We will pick you up, widowed young!
The virtual road trip is underway, and y'all just hop on in the limo of your choice!
From the Harrahs at Cherokee, NC, e will next be making a few stops at points of interest in NC.
Check our the antique China, silver, glassware and even the antique display cabinets at Replacements Ltd. They are pet friendly so Shoka and any other pets can come on the tour! Very informative! Www.replacements.com
We will drive by the Baptist Church at White Plain s NC,.near Mount Airy to see the grave of Chang and Eng Bunker, the original Siamese twins who tourEd with a circus, retired to be farmers, married and had 21 children, and have over a thousand descendants in the Mount Airy area. We will drive thru Mount Airy to see some Andy Griffith memorabilia, he grew up here. Then on to see the Biltmore estates in Asheville NC. THANKS to all posters for suggestions AND to www.roadsideamerica.com for fun ideas of stops!
@Fibber Fabber...thanks so much!!!
Please pick me up in front of the Parliament buildings beside the world heritage site the Rideau Canal (worlds longest skating rink)
Don't have a passport - will my library card be good enough??
I will bring Canadian bacon & poutine for everyone.
Torrential rain yesterday - new washer/dryer & fridge delivered in the middle of thunder/lightning - total wet experience - but yay they work :-)
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tate said... 109
So, is Kate not up to running full marathons now?
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tate, her usual MO is to just throw things out there in the hopes of getting her fans to fawn all over her and tell her how incredible and inspirational she is. My magic eight ball is telling me that she won't be running any full marathons.
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But she ran the R&R marathon in Vegas-(Like seriously)"Kate speak).
She even has the medal to prove it + she said she ran it.-lol
Thanks for the recipe, readerlady. I'm going shopping today and I'm going to get the ingredients to make this dip, but I'll have to omit the tabasco sauce if I want the hubs to try it.
Tamara;
Thanks for the heads up on the Mr Roger's spin-off. I wonder if it will do well, with kids liking all these action-packed fast-paced shows now...Mr R was slow, gentle and kids could absorb the messages well.
amyf:
Hey, neighbor! My burb has a big mall...
our neighborhood has its 5K today. Cooler & rainy so perfect weather. Trouble is, I did not sleep! My new smoke detector keeps chirping (electric) Ugh. But I'll do my best.
Twittering And Twattering said... 110
I think you mean maybe the time she picked up Aaden and hugged him - he looked frozen and a bit alarmed. She would sometimes give a peck on the forehead down the line of kids. I remember reading that 'Games Gosselins Play' was totally staged, where she tickled and hugged some of the kids and the kids looked like they didn't really understand the games..duck, duck, goose etc.
Oh, and Love My Grandsons:
Great idea to keep a journal of the cute-isms of the kids. A magazine article perhaps or just for your own enjoyment and theirs when older ! I love your tales !
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 83
Just got back from The Words, it was good. I think it will appeal most to writers or book worms who understand the whole literacy world....And you can't go wrong with Bradley Cooper, swoon.
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It's a nested set of stories, loosely interwoven---overwrought, and the ending's gone AWOL. But yeah...Bradley Cooper. :)
Grandsons -- The tabasco sauce can't be tasted in the dip, but I don't think it will make a difference if you leave it out. I should warn you that it is addictive, LOL.
Readerlady and Grandsons -- I have found that anything with ginger or dill is addictive. Just keep coming back for another dip!
Why does Kate talk ( tweet) like a middle schooler...zzz-land? yummy? like, yeah, invented words she thinks are cute? And 100s of tweets an hour? No way.
We are zipping down to pick up southeast posters. On the way, we will so by Bishopville SC to see Mr. Pearl Fryars topiary garden. Georgia - gotta see Stone Mountain! On to Florida, with Bandit and Johnny Knoxville driving should only take an hour, and we will drive by the Coral Castle made from coral rock, south of Miami. zip on down the Florida Keys to see the boat used in the African Queen with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, then to Key West just so we can steal the Route 1 sign at the start of Route 1! This is a personal goal, I so wanted to swipe the most stolen road sign in the us when we vacationed there but dh wouldn't let me!
Zoom back up route 1 and 95, we will cover lots of north America today!
everyone, just have your bags packed, your rumspringa in hand, and wait at the side of the road, we will be along shortly! We have to get thru the Midwest today!
Stephanie and I will be waiting on the side of Lincoln Trail Road.
Less than 1 mile from my home. The historical route traveled by Lincoln during his lifetime -- Kentucky thru Illinois and into Indiana. Some of it is gravel -- that limo will get dusty.
I'm not understanding what her marathon schedule is, but if it's anything to do with Rock n Roll, she is being paid to promote that event unlike the worthy 5K she almost puked at. Love it that the local paper did not mention her and no paps took any interest. Looks like Stevie wasn't there either. I get the feeling the guy has realized she's not bringing in the bucks as a celebrity as he thought and he has moved on except for when he gets paid his fee which Rock n Roll may be doing.
mamaK,
Glad you like my pic of Moses. That's funny that your cat hasn't quite accepted the fact that you went and had kids. LOL He/She's probably thinking, "What? I'm not enough for you?!?" hmmmph!
Your comments on being a mom are so true! Kids want to be close to mommy. But when you have six at a time, I guess those dynamics change considerably. Kate does not have the patience to give each child what they need from her. It's hard at times even when 1 child is clinging to you, let alone 6! But that does not mean she gets a pass. Each of those kids need her undivided attention and affection. She had them - it's her responsibility to make their needs a priority.
Mrs. Malaprop, another cat lover here. My two boys are gray also.
Anybody can see how many tweets Kate gets per hour by going to twazzup.com/kateplusmy8 or
http://www.twazzup.com/?q=from:kateplusmy8+OR+kateplusmy8
This is a feed showing ALL the tweets sent to "kateplusmy8".
In the upper right corner is a number, next to TPH (tweets per hour). Right now it's at 8.
Eight tweets per hour. That's what Kate is getting on her twitter feed.
The days of "hundreds" of tweets per hour are well behind her.
Lying is automatic for her. Facts mean nothing, even when they are so easily checked.
TLC - he's my first gray one. We used to live next door to a huge gray male, and he was super friendly. Moses loves people, so I'm wondering if it's a gray cat thing? :)
Widowed young - wow!!! That is a beautiful picture. I can't imagine waking up to that every day. Thanks for sharing.
BTW, it's hard to believe it will be a year in November when Kate was first hired by Coupon Cabin. Anyone out there wanna bet she's gone before Xmas? Highly likely.
Formerly Duped--good luck on your 5K today.
liar, liar, 169 -- thank you for the facts. Only a stupid woman would lie about something that can be so easily disputed.
Widowed young -- stunning photo. When we pick you up, we will just stand and gaze for a moment, if that is alright with you.
I have a stop to add to our trip!!! When you pick me up in the northern DC suburbs, we can swing by Eunice and Sargent Shriver's former home. Why, you ask? Because, in the spirit of this thread, Eunice and Sargent are the ones who started the Special Olympics in their backyard. It's not the same backyard--they moved here later-but I still feel some reverential awe when I drive by. Imagine starting a worldwide charitable organization in your own backyard! They are my heroes.
Milo is too funny, wanting to know if the full marathon is an UNKNOWN right now:). She's still hoping beyond hope that Kate has some big, secret comeback in the works, and she wants to be the first to know. Bless her tiny little heart.
Berks Resident said... 149
I took a look at the Yes I Can FB page. There was no mention of Kate being there. If you go back in the comments, even Jackie wasn't promoting Kate's participation. The only mention of Kate on the whole page was where someone linked to an Examiner article about Kate running in the event, and that received only 5 likes.
Can someone pick me up in Portland, Oregon? I'll be waiting under the Made In Oregon sign. I was born in Oregon so the sign works for me.
P.S. The sign really does exist.
OT...Since there are so many readers out there that are sharing favorite books, I was hoping someone could help me. Years ago I read a series of books about a pastor in a small quirky community. I think he had a wife named Cathy & a dog and young boy were part of the story. Would love to read it again..but can't remember the author or title. Ring a bell for anyone???
liar liar said... 169 Lying is automatic for her. Facts mean nothing, even when they are so easily checked.
Dmasy said... 173 liar, liar, 169 -- thank you for the facts. Only a stupid woman would lie about something that can be so easily disputed.
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The "haters" aren't the only ones who believe the sheep are easily fooled. Kate does, too, or she wouldn't lie so openly. Or she is such a compulsive liar that she can't help what she says?
I had a separate window open yesterday morning on Kate's Twitter page after she completed the run and in a 3 hour time span after the run she had 20 replies from fans. The rest were from not-a-fans who Kate calls "nonbelievers." How ironic is that? Hey Kate, there's nothing to believe.
Rainbirdie said... 177
OT...Since there are so many readers out there that are sharing favorite books, I was hoping someone could help me. Years ago I read a series of books about a pastor in a small quirky community. I think he had a wife named Cathy & a dog and young boy were part of the story. Would love to read it again..but can't remember the author or title. Ring a bell for anyone???
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Rain, are you thinking of the Mitford series by Jan Karon? Her stories are about Father Tim and his small congregation. I LOVE those books. Maybe I'll read those again with my daughter.
kate looks good. Hair is a bit yellow and needs a toner...but overall she looks good. Toned and strong. Must be nice to not have to work for living.
What burns me so much about kate is that no one in the media has called her out on her grifting. How is it possible she was able to pander for money while closing on a million dollar home. I dispise TLC for giving this woman millions while knowing what a greedy scam artist she is.
I have real problem with people who take unnecessary handouts. I also have a problem with people who put their lives out there for the public but then have the gall to get indignant when asked for clarification on a latest "mis truth."
My wish for kate is that she continue to fall into mediocrity. She already has enough money to live the rest of her life comfortably. That should be more than enough. If its not then she has real issues. She is so fortunate and unappreciative its maddening. I work 80 plus hours a week and bust my ass just to make ends meet. If she cannot appreciate how nice it is to have disposable income then she's a fool. I would love to be able to stay home and have time for ME or family. But alas..I must work because I refuse to scam others to get by in life and I have a family who needs my support.
I cannot stand to hear any more lies. Any more excuses. Anymore cries of not having enough money. Kate has it all. She has been handed more opportunities than all of us will see in a lifetime. Its her fault she squandered them with her huge ego. But even with all failed opportunities she is still afforded a nice life. A gorgeous home, beautiful kids, plenty of free time, money to travel and pamper herself, time if she chose to spend with her children all day long, time to work out and stay in shape, money to have child assistance and housekeeping assistance. She has the American Dream. and don't feel sorry for her..she is not lonely..she has a boyfriend and a few friends who she uses and takes advantage of. She doesn't have true friendship because she doesn't want it so don't pity her for missing out on that. Its her choice. If she chose she could have wonderful friends. Its just money and fame were chosen and will continue to be chosen.
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If kate is unhappy it is ONLY becasue she is no longer paid millions to do nothing. That is all. She has never worked her fingers to the bone and never will. Any future gig given will not be based on merit but again will be handouts due to her name.
Regarding the twitter advertisements for products...dont be fooled..she is making big bucks off that. Some celebs make $15k a day just promoting products. Kate could easily be making $500 a day even with her low followers.
I dont think for one minute kate is running out of money. She has plenty stored. She lived 6 years without having to pay for anything and she did have 3 books, endorsements, TLC pay, DWTS etc. Dont forget her assumed paid pap photos also. And now twitter income.
Regarding Steve. I do not think she pays him $1600 a day. i think that was the TLC rate. I think they are dating now..and i think he gets a percentage of her pay for events. That is all. I also think she left Jon for Steve. The boob job, the change in looks, the fast dumping of John all scream affair. Usually when one leave a marriage fast (unless in cases of abusive) and changes thei look it is becasue they found someone new. Sad but true. She is a cheating scam artist and somehow with the TLC machine was able to make Jon the bad guy.
I dont know why I am letting someone I dont know get to me. It just makes me feel there is no karma sometimes. The greddy just take more with no consequence and the people with big hearts seem to sufffer. It depresses me on days like today where I am struggling to survive. Where I will have to leave a job I love for another one just becasue it pays just a little more.
I am so sick of hearing reality stars say they work hard. STFU Its not work to be followed around in fake scenerios and sell it as real li
Mrs. Malaprop - Yes that's it!!! Thanks sooo much...
Berks Resident said... 149
I took a look at the Yes I Can FB page. There was no mention of Kate being there. If you go back in the comments, even Jackie wasn't promoting Kate's participation. The only mention of Kate on the whole page was where someone linked to an Examiner article about Kate running in the event, and that received only 5 likes
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I think Jackie didn't push it because she was afraid she'd get stiffed. I think Kate stiffed her on a morning show interview a while ago, as I said, rumor has it that the morning show folks didn't have many good things to say about Katie before, but now, according to Jackie, she's "changed".
Berks Resident said... 183
but now, according to Jackie, she's "changed".
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Can you elaborate? Kate's changed? In what way?
Kate's tweets...The sheeple certainly can see that she gets nowhere near that amount, and yet they believe every word she says. It's just very weird that they never call her out on anything. I guess that when you're that brainwashed it becomes very cult-like and you'd never question anything.
I'm waiting for pick-up in Key West, sitting on the front porch of Hemingway's home with about a dozen cats wandering here and there. We can all stop off at Sloppy Joe's bar, Hemingway's favorite watering hole on Duval Street. We missed the Papa Look-a-Like contest in July, but the place still will be hopping with fun and spirits.
Can you elaborate? Kate's changed? In what way?
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She's changed bra sizes. She needs one with more support to hold those things up.
Moon Over Miami said... 186 She's changed bra sizes. She needs one with more support to hold those things up.
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I think we used to call them over the shoulder boulder holders.
Okay... If Readerlady brings that decadent dill dip of hers and Lilly brings canadian bacon and poutine (it's probably Ottawa's poutine and not the foie gras version from Montreal, but still...), just to stay on the safe side, I think we should consider bringing a side order of heart surgeon of some sort. Swings, do you know one?
I know that we are celebrating Sept.12 as the anniversary of the last airing of the show.
But it is also the anniversary of another event-the infamous "mediocre" comment. Yes, it was on Sept. 12, 2011 that Kate appeared on the Today show and said:
"well, it's a situation where, you know, jon may be accepting of mediocre for his kids and working a regular job. i want the best for my kids and the best opportunities not unlike every parent."
Here's is the video of that interview:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41521818/#44484449
Also, it was the day that that wonderful, insightful, full of info website known as "Kateplusmy8.com" was launched.
Fibber said,
I usually just lurk here, rarely post but saw your shout out for Shoofly Pie recipe. Being from PA Dutch country (Lancaster)thought I'd be neighborly and share. Hope you enjoy...
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At one time, before kids, I would make shoofly pies, but it's so much easier now to just go to Root's (or a family restaurant bake shop) and buy them! The best recipe I ever found came from the Mennonite Cookbook. The one you posted looks very good! :)
For everyone in Amish country. Don't forget TLC's Breaking Amish tonight at 10. It's a 10-episode series, but from what I can tell, it's not really a Rumspringa because they go off and leave their homes to live somewhere else. With Rumspringa, the youth live at home while they do their thing. It looks like a good series. We'll see!
Wow Kate is a twit I didn't realize the infamous mediocre comment was made that day too. September 12 truly is a day that will live in infamy.
Where are we? Are we there yet?
So does this tweet mean that Kate is already in NYC?
mattdillon1983
Excited to finally see @Kateplusmy8 - she truly is giving up her time for what will be a momentus night of @RealFashionRW. Rest Up Kate.
Moon Over Miami, I just love the Ernest Hemingway house museum, the cats, the stories from the tour guides, all of it! the small fountain out back is an original urinal from the original Sloppy Joes, so the story goes. The bar owner was moving because the building rent was going up, and bar patrons were helping him move. Ernest said ”Ive pissed away enough beer to have bought that urinal”, the bar owner told him to take it, and he did drag it home to his wifes dismay. She stuck a big urn on top of it, added some tile, and voila! Cat watering hole!
Off to the north, taking a turn into Alabama, so we can drive by the peach water tower in Clanton!
Mississippi here we come! We have to go to Harrahs Tunica, by popular demand from a faithful poster! Roadside America says this is a must see anyway, we have to drive thru town. ”its as if the hand of God plucked some of the tackiest Las Vegas casinos up and put them by the Mississippi delta”.
After that, Louisiana and the Harrahs in New Orleans! There is also Harrahs Louisiana Downs at Bossier City by the racetrack! hope the ponies are ruining!
Hand on everyone, we will be coming to pick you up soon!
Admin, do you have that in ground heated swimming hole ready yet?
Audible Click said... 136
Elvis Fan said... 133
Audible Click,
I am in agreeance with agreeing.
September 8, 2012 9:31 PM
I'm totally agreeing.
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I see this was from last night. Is there more agreeance agreement needed? Havent gotten to the posts yet, but I trust Audible Click and if she is in agreement with agreeing, then count me in.
Reading comments from the bottom up...
Joy in Virginia, you are a great tour guide and Stone Mountain is high on my list of must-sees!
Also, I caught just a tiny bit of last nights discussion of Clan of the Cave Bear and related books. Mentioned it to my daughter over the phone, and within minutes I have a series of 5 books on my Kindle! She is a master at finding these things free online.
The following tweet is typical of sheeple thinking. They praise her for doing it all alone, never stopping to think that when Jon has them, he's supporting them, too. Moreover, are these sheeple so ignorant of the 15 percent mandated trust -- that she can dip into the kid's money for clothes, food, education, safety and welfare? We don't know that she's doing this, but we don't know that she's NOT doing this. If she is taking money out of the account for various things, then she's not providing for them. Rather, they are supporting themselves because they worked.
bioghawg
@paulygirlz @acemme @biblicabibs @berksgrl @kateplusmy8 @theaustinmartin Theres much positive.Kate keeps her kids fed, clothed, educated.
I love the Father Tim books. They're so sweet and gentle and loving and not a bit preachy.
While we're in Mississippi can we stop at Natches Trace for a bit?
Mrs. Malaprop -- All the male kitties I've had have been big mushes. If they've been neutered, they aren't territorial or growly at all. I've even had a few males who were mushes when entire. The females -- not so much. They tend to be more territorial and hissy/growly. I specialized in reds, but had a few blues (gray), brown and silver. Color didn't seem to make much difference, except in the females.
EM said... 181
It just makes me feel there is no karma sometimes.
My friend, here is where you are wrong. Karma just doesn't always take effect when you think it should. It works in mysterious ways but it does come around full circle. Be patient my friend. Let the universe take care of her in it's own sweet time. Just sit back, live your life well and things just take care of themselves.
Joy, 195, said...
”its as if the hand of God plucked some of the tackiest Las Vegas casinos up and put them by the Mississippi delta”.
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Oh, great, now I can't get Paul Simon's Graceland out of my head...
The Mississippi delta was shining
Like a national guitar
I am following the river
Down the highway
Through the cradle of the civil war
I'm going to Graceland
Graceland
In Memphis, Tennessee
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