On this special day, we honor veteran Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, our military parents, siblings and friends, and all those who served.
Odds are you don't know the name Michael Strobl. But you may have heard of the essay he wrote, A Marine's Journey Home, which was subsequently turned into the moving film Taking Chance. Occasionally, there are "reality" stories that should be told. This was one of them.
Wrote Strobl: "I didn't know how to express my sympathy for their loss and my gratitude for their sacrifice. Now, however, they were repeatedly thanking me for bringing their son home and for my service. I was humbled beyond words. I told them that I had some of his things and asked if we could find a quiet place. The five of us ended up in what appeared to be a computer lab -- not what I had envisioned for this occasion.
After we had arranged five chairs around a small table, I told them about our trip. I told them how, at every step, Chance was treated with respect, dignity, and honor. I told them about the staff at Dover and all the folks at Northwest Airlines. I tried to convey how the entire nation -- from Dover to Philadelphia to Minneapolis to Billings and Riverton -- expressed grief and sympathy over their loss."
Taking Chance is available around the web including on Netflix, Amazon, and HBOgo.
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Instagram can make anything look good.
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Not true. I was once bent over taking a picture of the bully when I hit the thing on the screen that makes the camera flip...AHHHHHHHHHHH! Let's just say that women over 50 should NEVER EVER see themselves or be photographed from that angle. The only way instagram would have helped was if it could have blurred me out completely. If I were ever going to skype I would do it laying flat on my back so all the skin is where God meant it to be!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 197
Pink oh no what happened, did you not pay your bill? :)
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Hahahaha ;o) We pay them plenty :o)
I won't complain, though. It could have been worse.
Good to be back. I missed all of you.
carolina: Kate did prepare a nice table for Easter, and that table for this dinner is the same as her decor she tweeted last year for fall. Kids apparently oohed and ah-ed over it. But I agree with your 'sediment'
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Carolina Peach -- What were the 2 new episodes of "Firefly" last night? And how was the cast reunion? Were they all there?
A sheeple tweeted:
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@Kateplusmy8 blessings for a great week. Keep being great example of independence and resilience that you are for your kids and fans.
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Independence? Really? I wouldn't call depending on cooks, nannies, housekeepers, maintenance workers, gardeners and her sheeple as being signs of an independent woman! Kate's about as needy and helpless as they come!
Resilience? She depends on retweeting platitudes when faced with adversity, or she just pretends that it didn't happen. Sticking your head in the sand is never going to get her out of tough situations.
This sheeple is a BM. Baby Milo...grooming herself to take over in the event that Milo finds herself confined without tweeting capabilities.
We have to see what she doesn't say, more than what she does.
A Gather article on the Mom Sawp show had a funny comment: Kate should next swap with OctoMom!
miloandjack
@deannatweeting @Kateplusmy8 I figured that! LOL I know Kate's a wonderful hostess! Gr8 food...good company...what more could U want!
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What more could U want, Milo, besides getting her in the sack? This Milo person is so nauseating:
@MiloandJack
@deannatweeting @Kateplusmy8 U have 2b good/confidant cook 2serve up a meal like that 4guests! One of many talents she has! #AdmireHer
@MiloandJack
@deannatweeting @Kateplusmy8 LOL..how clever! Just goes 2show WHY folks should not ASSume 2know abt Kate's life! They got caught again! :)
But, but, but...Miio claims to know everything there is to know about Kate's life. Is she talking about herself?
It sounds like Deanna was Kate's dinner guest.
Still catching up on reading so if my thoughts have been addressed, just scroll on by.
I've never heard anybody say I'm prepping supper. Only a chef or in a restaurant says that in my world. We say going to fix supper or cook supper, or heat up the left overs.
Well, I have to leave now. Have to go prep supper. Just doesn't sound real, does it?
Deck The Halls said... 8
It sounds like Deanna was Kate's dinner guest.
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Maybe Jane will stop by and let us know what Deanna's saying over there in her little hidey hole.
Give it up why doncha Kate. The cat is out of the bag. You're a lying, conniving bully. 200
On top of that Katie is a child and animal ABUSER.
If Robert had been completely shut down, why is the book post still up? Seems to me shut down is all or nothing. Maybe the slut swap
network had him take down some stuff. Not enough info. but just sheeple logic doesn't work here.
Yes, I said it. Kendra's claim to fame is all about pimping out her sexuality and having sex on camera for public consumption.. KK's is
about pimping out her kids and getting her foot licked by a stranger.
Ew.
This put everything in perspective for me.
Here is Kate's Google Trend Map - sure seems like she's practically back to levels of 2007 fame (almost non-existent!).
http://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=kate%20gosselin
The recent peaks can be explained by all the bad press she's gotten recently.
Prospects for her super-better-than-mediocre career are dimming fast!
She says nothing about Kate cooking the meal (and now that I've posted this, let's see what she says :)
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
@MiloandJack @Kateplusmy8 Those poor bullies wasting all night &today worrying about parchment paper that was marked for food allergy! LOL!!
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
@MiloandJack The photo was taken last night as everyone was sitting down to eat. Wasn't it a beautiful meal? :)
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
@MiloandJack @Kateplusmy8 It was truly a great meal! Everyone felt so spoiled! :)
Formerly Duped said... 3
carolina: Kate did prepare a nice table for Easter, and that table for this dinner is the same as her decor she tweeted last year for fall. Kids apparently oohed and ah-ed over it. But I agree with your 'sediment'
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hmmm. Suspiciously nice. Too nice for Kate. Funny how every time she has guests her decorating skills improve. Notice the wording too..."Fall is here! And I'm all decorated! The kids get so excited when my decorations change! They always notice and ohh&ahh!"
She didn't say "I decorated" because if she had she'd have broadcasted it loud and clear.
She's like to take the credit for everything except the bad stuff. Credit thief.
Yes, I said it. Kendra's claim to fame is all about pimping out her sexuality and having sex on camera for public consumption
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Can you believe this is the same woman that spouted bible verses and played the devout Christian? What a long, long way Kate has come. She's changed so much, it makes me wonder if it was all an act.
#totallyduped.
Food allergy? What does J/K mean in terms of a food allergy? Kate has food allergies? Gosh I would think she would be milking that if that were the case.
Was Deanna even THERE?? I thought her tweets the other night implied she wasn't there at all.
Marking the paper for food allergy is something that a caterer would do, not the hostess IMO. I wonder who all was there besides Deeana
Oh, so is Deanna saying the dinner with friends was dinner with the hired help after all?
Kate? You don't pay friends.
Thanks Jane!
Hmm--"It was truly a great meal! Everyone felt so spoiled! :)"
This clinches it for me. Kate did not cook that meal.
Hey Deanna Kate doesn't have time for food issues.
Remember Mr. Gluten-free man?
The word play is such a fun game!
"The photo was taken"
I.e. Kate didn't take that photo. The photo was taken.....by someone else.
" It was truly a great meal! Everyone felt so spoiled! :)"
I.e. Kate didn't cook. Kate's personal chef spoiled us.
Kate's Sausage cacciatore... It's what's for dinner (served with white rice) http://t.co/xHrzJIWG
now this is more like it. That looks like a Kate food photo. And does anyone else refer to their food by their own name? Not me.
Kate is a twit said... 19
Thanks Jane!
Hmm--"It was truly a great meal! Everyone felt so spoiled! :)"
This clinches it for me. Kate did not cook that meal.
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Happy to oblige : ) And yep, for sure she didn't cook it!
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
@MiloandJack @Kateplusmy8 Those poor bullies wasting all night &today worrying about parchment paper that was marked for food allergy! LOL!!
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I think Deanna's full of shit. She and Milo enjoy playing these little games with the naysayers.
Question for Deanna. How is it "bullying" to simply comment on a public photo put on a public twitter account? We bullied the parchment paper? It's not a person with feelings.
The question is why would Deanna "play" with a nutcase like Milo?
She's The Word Twisterer.
The question is why would Deanna "play" with a nutcase like Milo?
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That is a GOOD question.
Even if I agreed completely with Milo as to Kate, which in this life, will never happen, I would still be able to recognize she is a dangerous nutty fan. And that my BFF should distance herself as much as possible.
Kate's Sausage cacciatore... It's what's for dinner (served with white rice) http://t.co/xHrzJIWG
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The braggart is at it again.
See? She's back to the aerial photos with no instagram.
HELLLO DOWN THERE From the CHOPPER!
Well I don't know the Admin's Tacos we had the other day were pretty darn good.
Paula said... 26
The question is why would Deanna "play" with a nutcase like Milo?
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I was wondering that, too. The only thing I could figure is that they are both Kate's butt-kissers. More power in numbers. Deanna has to know that Milo is nuttier than a Christmas fruitcake. However, if Milo is NOT the backwoods hick she appears to be and is, in fact, a paid intern, then the two of them are in cahoots to further Kate's SuperMom persona.
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Mmmm....rubbery canned mushroos. Yum-mo.
Kate didn't make this either it looks to edible sorry Kate try again.
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Paula said... 26
The question is why would Deanna "play" with a nutcase like Milo?
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It's a way to get her (meaning Kate's ) version of things out to the Twitter nutcases since MIlo's always available and is known to be Kate's one true fan. I had some hope for Deanna originally - she's brighter than most of the sheeple, but clearly in the throws of Kate-love, and she's such a huge enabler. Not to mention on Kate's payroll. Eventually, she'll be pushed aside like all the others.
Also, this allegiance she's formed with Kate isn't doing her any good in her business. She'll deny it and say she has plenty of work, but she's being laughed at behind the scenes.
A Better Cook than Kate
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No offense but that doesn't take much.
PatK said... 29
Kate's Sausage cacciatore... It's what's for dinner (served with white rice) http://t.co/xHrzJIWG
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Looks like the kids will be sleeping on a cold floor in a bathroom tonight. Salmonella in a pot - ewwwwww.
Place yer bets! We'll be hearing how this super creation rate a 10 x8!!!!!!!!!
Once again, that does not look like a lot of food for 8 kids. No way. Cacciatore is not that dump and stir recipe.
And I'm with those who think Kate hosted a dinner party but didn't cook. Love how Deanna plays around with words just like Kate.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 36
Now now Administrator it's hard work opening a frozen bag of veggies.
It's hard work chopping the sausage plus you have to find a pan to cook all that in.
Plus you have to cook rice and serve it X8 while eating a salad.
It's hard being Kate don't you know I mean come on.
Uh, I may be wrong, but shouldn't the sausage be browned first? It looks white and nasty.
So let me get this stri8.
Deanna drove 2hrs to Kate's house for a 2hr dinner party then she drove 2hrs back home.
Hmmm. something don't sound right to me.
Food allergy? What does J/K mean in terms of a food allergy? Kate has food allergies? Gosh I would think she would be milking that if that were the case.
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Just Kate? J/K.
I think it's funny that Milo tweeted that the non-fans stayed awake worrying about the napkin. She really is delusional. I seriously doubt that ANY of the non-fans tossed and turned all night because they couldn't figure out the name on the napkin.
Milo worries when she doesn't know who was there for dinner, or if Kate is neglecting her grow-a-boyfriend, and keeps tweeting Kate relentlessly until she has an answer, but non-fans aren't flocking to their doctors for prescriptions of Lunesta because Kate's napkin is keeping them awake.
Just logged on. Who, according to Deanna, has a food allergy? And why would you mark it "JK" or "KK"? Unless those were initials for "Jodi Kreider" or "Kevin Kreider" or "Kenton Kreider"?
All I can say is that Deanna must have an awful lot of time on her hands to be taking on the role of Kate's Twitter moderator. Too bad Kate can't fight her own battles. Since obviously someone is reading here, I have some advice:
If Kate feels bullied, if she feels she is being unfairly treated, why doesn't she take a page from her own playbook and Leann Rimes and sue this site and it's Administrator for libel? Why not sue the Twitter "bullies" for libel?
Oh wait...she already tried threatening to sue the Admin. Hmmm...that didn't work too well.
Oh, and she did ask Twitter to "take care of" the people who were posting nasty comments about her and Twitter didn't do anything about. Hmmm....that didn't work out so well either.
Oh wait, oh wait, oh wait!!! I've got it! Why don't you just advise your friend Kate to take her Twitter private? Then, only the people she likes and who like her would have access to her pics and tweets. That would be a very mature, proactive approach to dealing with the constant bullying she alleges she suffers from. Unless, of course, your true purpose is to show what a put upon martyr you are and try to play on people's sympathies. Or you are a masochist. Or you're too lazy. Or you enjoy being able to snark back at your detractors.
Look, I have no problem if Kate or any other "celebrity" wants to have a public twitter account. But to sit there and constantly whine that people are making nasty comments about you or your tweets is just asinine. Take some personal responsibility, use the privacy settings in the account management menu and take your Twitter private. If you want a public account, simply make a public account where you don't respond to anyone. Let them know if they want to talk to you, to tweet a request to join your private account. If you let them in and then they trash you, block them from your Twitter.
I mean, come on, Deanna. Are you saying you and/or Kate are too ignorant to be able to learn how to do that?
Believe me, I would LOVE it if she took her Twitter private. I would love to be able to come here and not see the Twitter feeds or comments about what she's posted online.
The fact that Kate won't do this tells me that she wants attention. She wants the "haters" to talk about her because it's what keeps her relevant in the media. Let's face it. If it weren't for her 'haters' and Robert Hoffman running to Radar/Star/National Enquirer each week, Kate would fade away into obscurity. She'd return to being one the mediocre plebeians she loathes and fears so much.
So Deanna, talk to Kate and advise your friend that going private is the best solution. And then listen to her excuses and decide for yourself "what is she getting out of keeping her Twitter public?" and whether it's worth your time to continually defend her.
And before anyone says anything, Yes, I know Leann Rimes is suing her "non fan/bully" for illegally recording a phone conversation, not libel. Because that's all she could sue them for.
HELLLO DOWN THERE From the CHOPPER!
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haha! She pulls a chair over to stand on in front of the stove to get that perfect Google Earth shot.
This photo more than proves last night's photo was definitely not taken by her.
The recent peaks can be explained by all the bad press she's gotten recently. 12
She's still mad that ROL didn't run with the non story of Jon's electricity being out.
Katie, no one cares. Thousands of people still have no electricity due to #SuperFunSandy.
Sillimom that was a fantastic post and explanation for exactly why this is NOT bullying and if Kate thinks it is, the simple solution is to go away.
A few people often moan and groan we don't pick on Jon. However, Jon hasn't said a peep in ages and ages. It would be hypocritical of us to demand that Kate go quiet if she wants to be left alone, but to not honor the same when Jon goes quiet. If people make it clear they want things to be quiet and to be left alone, then people will respect it. Most people anyway.
KK may call that slop cacciatore, but it's not. Cacciatore doesn't have green beans, peas, or carrots in it and it isn't served over rice. Pasta maybe, but not rice. In fact, my Italian friends say I can't call my cacciatore cacciatore, because I leave out the mushrooms (allergic).
Wonder if Deanna realizes she's outed herself as coming here to the blog? I have food allergies and I've NEVER seen anything marked the way that paper is for food allergies. Usually it is very prominent, so that no one can possibly mistake it for anything else.
Admin, I agree, those tacos were very tasty. I thought the Dwindle Chili was very good, too, and that Readerlady Mulled Cider was awfully good, if I do say so myself.
And does anyone else refer to their food by their own name? Not me. 22
Oh, someday I will treat you to Rhymes' chili and Rhymes' stroganoff. Rhymes also does a stellar standing rib roast and Yorkshire pudding. Did I mention Rhyymes' pad thai.........and Mr Rhymes' green chili
enchiladas and cornbread are to die for. We have a cookbook coming out, hehe, heh.
That looks disgusting! !! Canned mushrooms, looks like frozen 'vege' and underdone sausage in a thin tomato sauce? 0/10. Mom.
Tonight we are having Formerly Duped's Famous Chicken a L'orange & rice, YUM!
Why would a hostess mark her own plate with food allergies? What is J/K an allergy to ? Kidney beans? Jello? Kippers? Jam?
Canned mushrooms are DISGUSTING. And fresh mushrooms are cheap and cook up real easy.
And if you have guests, why serve a dish anyone has allergies too? We discussed how even proximity to the allergen can be dangerous...
So no organic fresh mushrooms Kate?
I thought you were "I only feed my kids organic veggies"?
Deanna drove 2hrs to Kate's house for a 2hr dinner party then she drove 2hrs back home.
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In traffic, it's more like three hours. Taking the train is a much better option. Did Deanna tweet that she went home right after the meal that Kate didn't cook?
Maybe the J/K stands for "just kidding" as in "I'm not really going to eat this because it isn't a salad"?
Over In Kate's County said... 56
In traffic, it's more like three hours. Taking the train is a much better option. Did Deanna tweet that she went home right after the meal that Kate didn't cook?
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This was tweeted earlier today. Sounds like she stayed in a hotel last night?
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
The plus side of a 4am call time today? Ordering cheesecake last night to eat as breakfast because my wakeup was too early for room service.
I was going to ask if anyone wants to bet how long it takes until a needy sheeple asks her when the cookbook is coming out, or wants the recipe for the chicken/sausage combo, and here it is, three minutes ago...
sarahsmithstorm
@Kateplusmy8 you need to write a cookbook!
Food Allergies? Nice try, Deanna. No, that paper was labled with Kate's initial on it for food PREFERENCES, and it was done by the cook; who wasnt Katie at all.
Why not just admit she is living a pampered lavish lifestyle there in the cow pastures of PA? So what? Her 6 sheeple will still lick up her droppings. Why the lying and secret language tricks to avoid the facts that she doesnt cook, clean, raise her kids, wipe her own butt... what is the big deal? Milo wont lust after her any less so who cares?
I will be trying a crock pot spaghetti receipe tomorrow. Sounded easy and dinner will be ready when I get home from work!!
The person who is the voice of Elmo had a inappropriate relationship with an underage boy.
What is this world coming to?
Maybe the food was prepared by Fig & olive and delivered by the "car service" that clogged her driveway over the weekend.
J/K could mean Jason, aka her hairdresser., and Kate
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
@SiobhanR111 @fostermom62 @MiloandJack @Kateplusmy8 At least we're all happy!How was every1's weekend?Mine was g8 even w/a 4AMcalltime yest!
Thanks for correcting me, Deanna - looks like the call time was 4 am yesterday (Sunday). Were you filming at Kate's and then stayed for a catered dinner?
Not trying to start rumors - just a supposition!
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
The plus side of a 4am call time today? Ordering cheesecake last night to eat as breakfast because my wakeup was too early for room service.
This was tweeted earlier today. Sounds like she stayed in a hotel last night?
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I thought she tweeted that on Sunday morning. Is this Monday? Heck, I don't even know anymore:
Jane said... 48
Tweeted by Deanna Sunday morning:
Deanna Bell @deannatweeting
The plus side of a 4am call time today? Ordering cheesecake last night to eat as breakfast because my wakeup was too early for room service.
Stand down ladies. You are in the presence of Dwindle's Sirloin Tip Roast, with Dwindle's Roasted Fall Vegetables with Dwindle's secret seasoning. In a moment, after Dwindle's Roast Rests, (get the secret language trick there) Dwindle will be walking to Dwindle's stove and commence making Dwindle's Nobel Prize Winning Beef Gravy. Then I will revive HunnyBunny (who is passing out here from the screeches of delight and breathless THANK YOU DWINDLEs) and then I will allow exactly 3 tblspoons of food per plate.
The four, count em 4! kids will be phoning all night as the aromas of Dwindle's Dinner waft over state lines; kids crying and sobbing x4 that they are not here for Mommy's HOMEMADE dinner!
Off Topic - Sockarooni Chicken recipe
A while back, there was a yummy sounding recipe for Sockarooni Chicken posted. Finally found Newman's Sockarooni Sauce but can't find the recipe. Anyone remember this or have the recipe? Gracias!!
J/K could mean Just Kate.
Dragging in late to the conversation, but I did want to comment about Veteran's Day, and if it is a school holiday or not.
Veteran's Day is a most emotional day for me. I read the link to A Marine's Journey Home through tears threatening to become sobs. I don't think I could possibly cope with watching Taking Chance.
I'm reminded of the Veteran's Day when the school called, asking me if I knew my children were not in school that day. I was astonished at the question, and said that of course they weren't in school, it was a holiday! I was even more astonished to be informed that it wasn't a school holiday in that school district!! I eventually had to go to the school and cause a big stink in order to have their absence an ''excused absence''.
I'm really interested about Robert's blog comments being deleted, yet the site is still up. I was happy to see that I'm not the only one that suspects (hopes?) that once again, Robert is 'teasing' KK. It would be beyond hysterical if he is allowing KK to believe that she has 'won', only to slap her upside the head with his re-released book!!
I almost forgot! I appreciate that ''Google Trends'' chart that plots google interest in KK. To me, it is clear that she stays on twitter, hoping to not drop back into the obscurity of 2005/2007!
OK, Kate tweeted this morning that she took out chicken breast, sausage and beef cubes. Why not put them all in a pot together add some potatoes and call it a mixed meat stew because cacciatore it's not! A nice brown gravy is very easy to make and add from the drippings of the meat you fried to brown before adding to the stew....oh wait, never mind.
If sheeple think Kate's concoction looks delicious, don't you wonder what their own meals look like? :)
blumyst
@Kateplusmy8 Looks yum yum yummy :)
readerlady #404, Objects in Space-2002 and Heart of Gold-2003. New to me. Haven't watched them completely yet. Reunion was part roundtable discussion, part question & answer from fans. Shame, but missing were Kaylee, Booker, Inara, and Zoe. Was a great cast. Seems each one represented part of Mal.
Shiny!
readerlady said... 50
Wonder if Deanna realizes she's outed herself as coming here to the blog?
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She was here?
Remona Blue said... 70
I too hope Robert is teasing Kate and her enablers. I'd love it if in a couple of days he has a post that says "Fooled Ya!".
Let the enablers rejoice. Like I said, the info is already out there. Just go to ROL and search for Kate Gosselin--all the articles and excerpts from the book still exist. Plus, there are many excerpts here on this blog and of course, there are people that have the book.
So it's no victory for Kate at all.
Hi all. I'm late to the party, but I just wanted to respond to the post about teachers. Please keep in mind that this is not directed at anyone, just my opinion.
I have felt, from people I know, that many expect too much of the teachers. Yes, they are there to teach our children, but it is also important that the parents do their job as well. Unfortunately, I know too many people who never made the kids do their homework because they didn't want the hassle of having to watch them, help them, answer questions, etc. I'm sure this is not the majority of parents, but it does happen.
When my daughter was a senior in HS, we had issues with her. She was on the honor roll, and for her senior year, she chose all "gravy" classes because she only needed a few credits to graduate. Her classes were photography, child care, horticulture, school newspaper, etc. Nothing that would challenge her and I knew she would get bored (by the way, the school did not require parental permission for senior class schedules. She could choose what she wanted)>
Anyhow, she started cutting some classes because she felt they were boring and not necessary. We came down on her hard, told her this was her decision to take these classes, and at one point took her car (an old used one) away, and she had to go back to taking the bus. I kept in touch with her teachers by email and cell phone, and they let me know every time she missed a class or a homework assignment. She soon changed her ways.
A woman I worked with at the time was going through the same thing with her daughter, but our responses couldn't have been more different. When the school contacted her about her daughter missing school, my co-worker's response was that she drops her off at the door. Once she is in the school, it's their responsibility to make sure she gets to class. I told her that was incorrect because the school has a thousand students and they cannot personally walk each student to class. She said that they are supposed to provide an education and I said the school is reponsible for providing the responsibility for an education, but the kid has to want it and the parents need to help.
Another co-worker had issues with her daughter a few years before (she is now a high school drop out), and this co-worker also blamed the school and teachers because she said they only worry about the good students, and should be checking up more on those that are cutting class. I explained that they don't have the staff and they can't ignore 28 kids in the class there to learn and just focus on the one problem student.
Neither of these co-workers liked my responses, but it is what I truly believe. Parents MUST be involved, and kids held accountable. One of my daughter's teachers was not good and even I got into it with her. However, we were blessed because every other teacher, every year, was great.
I'm so sorry this post is so long. Delete if you must Admin.
So Deeana stayed in a hotel Sat night into Sunday, had to get up for a wakeup all at 4 am and was having dinner with Kate Sunday evening? So she was not in NYC Sat night but close enough to Kate to make it to dinner. I guess they could have been filming at Kate's...but but but then why would Kate's BFF have stayed in a hotel and not at the house? They are...friends...after all.
Jane said... 68
Off Topic - Sockarooni Chicken recipe
A while back, there was a yummy sounding recipe for Sockarooni Chicken posted. Finally found Newman's Sockarooni Sauce but can't find the recipe. Anyone remember this or have the recipe? Gracias!!
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Voila! Here you go. I don't know who submitted it though, I just saved it. LOL
Chicken/Sockaroonie/Paul Newman
Cut up two really large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, dump in jar of Paul Newman's Sockarooni sauce, plus half a jar of any kind spaghetti sauce with mushrooms, stir in some oregano and parsley flakes, a dash of Italian seasoning, pinch of paprika. Turn on high for about an hour or so, and then back to low until the chicken is done. Stir. If it's too thick, thin with rest of the generic spaghetti sauce, or add just a little bit of water. I usually let the whole thing simmer for about five hours or so. Serve with noodles or rice, green salad and garlic bread. Sorry I don't have the correct amounts. I've made it so often and I've never measured. If you're a mushroom fan, you can saute some mushrooms first and add them to the crockpot after you put in the Sockarooni.
No one was talking about blaming and/or insulting teachers until RL played strawman and turned it around against teachers (defensive much?????????) & also no one was talking about parents being involved or not involved either. It sure took a weird turn when RL made it about insulting teachers.
Correction to my previous post: in paragraph 5, it should read the school is responsible for providing the "opportunity" for an education. Sorry. It was already a long post and I just added to it!
I'd prefer that people who are exhausted from 4am call times not get on our road hours later for a three hour drive. I hope she took the train.
Serious question:
If you were Kate, wouldn't you be embarrassed if someone like Milo tweeted non-stop sickening praises to you all day, every day? Or do you think that Kate really eats up the attention? I can't imagine that she's not just a little bit annoyed with all of the groveling and brown nosing that Milo does. I mean, doesn't even a narcissist get fed up at some point?
Sheeple are out in full force, wanting the recipe and cookbook.
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Jane said... 68
Off Topic - Sockarooni Chicken recipe
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Thanks - it's a word doc now!
So this is my imagination, but... Deanna calls restaurant to order fish in paper and, to promote Kate (because it's all about her), says, "This is for Kate Gosselin from Jon and Kate plus 8. She's a big fan of this dish!" (Hoping for freebie!) When order is ready for pick-up, it has been marked J/K, which probably ticked Kate off. Seriously, that's what popped into my mind immediately. Just thought I'd throw it out there.
Around Town, sorry if my post seemed out of place, but I was just giving my opinion regarding some posts made on the previous page. There was talk about teachers and parents as I was skimming trying to catch up. If I misread the posts, I'm sorry.
I also don't mean to insult anyone, I was just giving my opinion from personal experience, as I stated above.
Auntie Ann -- I surmise (look it up Deanna/Kate) that she was here because of her tweet about "Those poor bullies wasting all night & today worrying about parchment paper that was marked for food allergies!", and thank you Jane for posting it. If Deanna doesn't at least monitor here, how did she know we even mentioned the parchment paper? I suspect that she's at least one of our trolls, if not several of them.
Dwindle, May I come to your house for dinner? I'm having chicken parm compliments of Stouffers, and a salad, but your dinner sounds soooooo yummy!
LMG -- You are the type of parent that most teachers love to deal with.
Thank you, readerlady. Although my involvement used to make my daughter angry in her senior year, she is just as involved with both of the boys in their kindergarten and preschool activities and assignments.
I don't like when teachers belyache about bad parents just because a parent has a different idea than them. Here's a thought maybe the good parents are the ones who dont follow whatever they are told just because our broken system thinks they know best. Of course you like to deal with the sheeple get along go along parents RL who don't question anything you do. That's easy. The good parents are the ones who question our broken education system and hold them accountable for all the garbage they pull. You insulted a lot of people today I'm surprised admin didn't delete what you said.
I asked this before on the previous thread and I don't recall getting an answer. When does the Gosselin Law take effect and is there a grandfather clause?
@88...Of course you like to deal with the sheeple get along go along parents RL who don't question anything you do
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Around Town, it was never my intention to insult anyone here. As I stated, I was skimming through the posts and did not read all of them carefully. But when there are so many when I get home, I skim and will sometimes respond to a post before reading all of the others.
Again, it was not my intention to insult anyone and I'm sorry if you took it that way.
Carolina Peach -- "Objects In Space" and "Heart of Gold" are both on the DVD set, so I've seen them both. The round table discussion sounds interesting. Too bad they couldn't get the whole cast together for it.
No you didnt insult anyone Lovemygrandsons don't worry you're very sweet girl. RL did saying that anyone who questions teachers and the education system is everything that is wrong with the system. Disgusting.
LMG -- BAAAAAAAAAAA alert!!
Hey you who live in Lancaster, you are missing a great time if you don't attend AMT's Christmas Show, it's better than the Rockettes. All year long they have the greatest shows, big name performers, generally less than $35 tkt. No tables, all seats and very comfortable ones at that.
Okay, Around Town, now I understand you were talking about ROL. I didn't read their story so I wasn't aware what they said. Parents have every right to question and should. I always did and my questions were answered.
Is the system broke? In some ways I say yes, but there have been good changes over the years and if we all work together for the sake of the kids future, things will get better.
readerlady, is that what it is? Sheesh, I consider myself an intelligent person, but sometimes I'm the last to pick up on what the rest of you have spotted right away. Thanks.
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Auntie Ann -- I surmise (look it up Deanna/Kate) that she was here because of her tweet about "Those poor bullies wasting all night & today worrying about parchment paper that was marked for food allergies!", and thank you Jane for posting it. If Deanna doesn't at least monitor here, how did she know we even mentioned the parchment paper? I suspect that she's at least one of our trolls, if not several of them.
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The Twitter "haters" have been talking about the parchment paper too. She could have been reading Kate's Twitter feed.
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Jane said... 83
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 78
Jane said... 68
Off Topic - Sockarooni Chicken recipe
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You're welcome. It's my gift to you (although I didn't post it originally) for letting us see what's going on in Deanna's hidey hole.
Good grief, another supposed "college student" coming her berating us. Thank goodness all of our young people do not have such a ridiculous thought process and lack of respect, otherwise I would greatly fear for this country's future!
readerlady said... 94
LMG -- BAAAAAAAAAAA alert!!
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Yes, LMG, be careful,this is probably the same poster who showed up this morning wanting to argue with admin about ... I dont know, the word 'educator' or something. There was a misunderstanding among regulars, heated words were said, apologies offered, we move on. There was nothing wrong with your post, in my humble opinion, but dont let someone stir ya up needlessly.
Every one of us who has raised children has at least one story about a teacher, or a doctor, or a nurse, or a dentist, or a scout troop leader, someone who has set our teeth on edge. It's life, and it doesnt mean we normal people get angry at an entire profession, just that we deal, we cope, we learn and go forward.
Buttercup said... 12
This put everything in perspective for me.
Here is Kate's Google Trend Map - sure seems like she's practically back to levels of 2007 fame (almost non-existent!).
http://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=kate%20gosselin
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Thanks for the link. Love, love, love to she how Kate's non-trending these days. She's a Nowhere Girl.
Oh Liz works, her mommy does too, have to Liz filed bankruptcy, poor Liz
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No bankruptcy in Penn for Liz.
Rhymes with Witch said... 191
Sorry guys, I have to leave. I can't stand Kate Lying Gosselin. 189
Thank you for your respectful farewell.
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Oops I didn't mean I was leaving forever, I just get so upset at times I have to take a time out from this wonderful place. I was so upset when I wrote that. Her Hinneyness brings out the worst in me I'm afraid.
It started raining and I brought in my flag which made me think of my wonderful Dad who fought in the South Pacific Theater in WWII. I miss him so much.
Thanks to all the veterans for fighting for me and others to be able to say what I/we want to on this blog.
God bless them everyone!
Thanks for the background info, Dwindle. I didn't know everything that had happened today because I still haven't read all of the posts. Either way, I stand by my earlier post.
OT Alert about new recipe. Yesterday, I saw a Rachel Ray show and she made a squash, sweet potato, and carrot soup. It sounded so good so I made it yesterday as a started for dinner because I might make it for Thanksgiving. Oh my gosh, this soup was so good! And as Rachel said, figure friendly because it is a like a thick cream soup, but there is no cream in it.
Now the hubs is not a soup lover, but he ate his whole bowl. I insist he always give me an honest opinion about new recipes and he did. He didn't care for it and that didn't surprise me. Although I cut Rachel's recipe in half, I still had a lot left so I called the friends I take lunch with and said I would be bringing this soup to have with our sandwiches.
I shared the soup with 4 other people and they loved it. They had second helpings and asked for the recipe. Then a another co-worker sitting at the table behind us came up to me after lunch and said she heard the comments and she would like the recipe, too.
If anyone is interested in this recipe, let me know and I'll post it. I told my daughter I'm going to make it as our starter for TG. She said okay, but she says okay to anything as long as I'm doing the cooking. Lol!
lyne1trotter
@Kateplusmy8 @RockChikki7 you are supperwomen to do all tat for your kiods keep up the good job you are i my pray every nigt lyne trotter
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I've heard Kate being called many things, but never a "supperwomen." Is this because of the fabulous meals she makes?
Kate's fan base...you gotta love them:
lyne1trotter
my uban is drinking again i dont drink i never want to startdinkimg ever again youi get in to much trouble with the cops
Tweet -- Thanks for that info. I try to stay away from the twit's twits if I can. The fans and the non-fans give me a pain in the posterior.
LMG -- I suspect so. So is your "college student". And don't worry about your posts. They were fine. You didn't insult anyone and, as I said, demonstrated exactly the kind of parent teachers love to deal with -- ones who are involved in their children's lives and who hold them to standards of appropriate behavior.
Speaking of doughnuts with poor grammar, does anyone have any special traditions for Thanksgiving morning? I always made a light breakfast, usually just fruit and muffins and we always watch the parades. They used to be so much more fun, now they are just a train of lipsynchers promoting albums and Broadway shows. But I still MUST have the parades on!
If you are having a houseful for dinner, does anyone do snacks or appetizers? Oh and that sound you hear is Kate running for pen and paper to write all this down on her "Traditions to Tweet and Fake".
LoveMyGrandsons said... 106
Please post the recipe. I love creamy soups (they're more filling so I'm not hungry 1/2 hr later) and this one sound like it's not fattening. Thanks.
Penn State, please post more when you learn English. Thanks!
Told u all Robt was getting closed down/wait until the lawsuits start.
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What lawsuits? The one Discovery is bringing against Kate for breach of confidentiality and failure to protect trade secrets?
ReaderLady - As a parent and former teacher I agree with completely and speaking for myself I was not insulted in the least.. Education is a two way street and requires involvement, communication and committment from the student, the family and the school.
Around Town - I have several children in special Ed so believe me I understand that school systems are not perfect. There are good teacher and administrators and poor ones. There are many times I have felt frustrated. But, as I tell my kids, we can't always control our feelings but we can control what we choose to do about how we feel. My choice has always been to remain calm, to focus on what I observe are my children's needs and to advocate politely but firmly for those needs to be met. That involves compromise on both sides but I can see the results and my children have reaped the rewards. I also do my part to be involved, both on PTA and in the Special Ed community. The relationships I have made have contributed to our IEP meetings being successful because we see each other as a team, not as opponents.
Having been a teacher, I have a unique perspective, perhaps. I am not perfect and I certainly do not expect that of my children's teachers or administrators. I do hold them to the same standard I hold myself and my kids - to treat everyone with courtesy, kindness, patience and understanding.
Dwindle, we always do appetizers. As for breakfast, my daughter takes care of that on her end because the hubs and I are driving there. We leave around 5:00 TG morning (I usually make a small breakfast casserole the night before so we can just pop in the microwave before we hit the road).
When we get to our daughter's, usually around 11:00, I open up the cooler and have the appetizers all ready to put out. My SIL's family usually arrives around noon and we basically have an appetizer lunch. By the way, my daughter makes some appetizers, too, but not too many. She knows I love to cook so I tell her what I'd like to do. She usually says go for it, mom.
I do appetizers at every holiday because we get together early and that way people have something to eat and it's like a buffet lunch.
Penn State:
While you're there, how about enrolling in some English courses? You're semiliterate. It doesn't speak well for your school.
Sex scandals can't even stay away from sesame street.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-kevin-clash-elmo-20121112,0,6011042.story
LoveMyGrandsons said... 106
Thanks for the background info, Dwindle. I didn't know everything that had happened today because I still haven't read all of the posts. Either way, I stand by my earlier post.
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I just didnt want you dragged unknowingly into something. :)
LMG, were you the poster who said that you make so much food your husband says you cook as if you expect a tour bus to break down in front of the house? I cannot stop smiling about that 'sediment'. Your description of the leftover soup made me think of it.
I have a FAB potato soup, that i have doctored over the years. It is NOT diet-friendly, it is full of milk, cheese, beer, and usually bacon! But no one seems to care, most love it.
KathyB said... 84
So this is my imagination, but... Deanna calls restaurant to order fish in paper and, to promote Kate (because it's all about her), says, "This is for Kate Gosselin from Jon and Kate plus 8. She's a big fan of this dish!" (Hoping for freebie!) When order is ready for pick-up, it has been marked J/K, which probably ticked Kate off. Seriously, that's what popped into my mind immediately. Just thought I'd throw it out there.
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Kathy,I think that's a great possibility of what happened. Her allergy wasn't food it was Jon.
Why would I even consider she had a food allergy if she says it, it's a lie.
Low, low,low life Jon can't keep a job,
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And Kate can keep a job, how, exactly?
aggiemom09121416 said... 114
Admin,
Clean up in Aisle #100 please! sheeple droppings...
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Love My Grandsons almost slipped in the crap! It's ok though, readerlady caught LMG, helped her regain her footing and we led her safely around the steaming piles.
@100...It's the New Sheriff In Town! Are Kate's kids going to whoop Robert's a$$? I believe you forgot to mention that!
Admin at 119
Good one!
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7387029n
Tx judge gets his seat back on the bench after beating his daughter.
appalling. horrible. sickening.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 119
Low, low,low life Jon can't keep a job,
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Well, NOW ya did it, admin! You know there is no answer to that Q!
This poster is someone who knows Liz, hates her and her family, and has wandered into the Gosselin debacle merely to vent about Liz. Liz could be dating Harrison Ford or Peter the Apostle and this poster would be venomous about them too. This is about Liz, probably someone who she works with or who lost a boyfriend to her sometime ago.
Love My Grandsons almost slipped in the crap! It's ok though, readerlady caught LMG, helped her regain her footing and we led her safely around the steaming piles.
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I just glad she had on her Dan Post boots! Sometimes you almost need to be wearing waders around here.
hehehe
Tweetle, here is the recipe that with the amounts I used for 2 of us.
Heat up some extra virgin olive oil and a couple pats of margarine or butter. Sautee 1 chopped onion and 1 diced garlic clove. Then add 1 teaspoon of each: ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika. Half teaspoon of ground ginger and ground nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon (Rachel grated fresh ginger and nutmeg, but I didn't have it). Then add a teaspoon of honey. I used one medium squash (butternut, but she used a different kind and said any squash can be used), 2 medium sweet potatoes, 3 carrots, and 1 apple (any kind, I used gala), all peeled and chopped. Add them to the pot with the onions, garlic, and seasonings. Add in some salt and pepper, then about 2-3 cups chicken stock. Cook partially covered for about 45 minutes.
This is where the recipe differed from hers. She cooked it for 30 minutes because she used an immersion blender to cream it. I don't have an immersion blender and like my soups chunky, so I cooked it for 45 minutes and then used a potato masher. I could have used my hand held mixer, but didn't want to. Also, to the onions and seasonings, Rachel added chipoltle in adobo puree and hot sauce. We don't like spicy foods like that so I didn't add it. Personal choice for you.
When ready to serve, add the juice of half an orange and cook for a few more minutes. Rachel sauteed chopped chorizo to top the soup with. I sauteed chopped canadian bacon and topped the soup with that. It was very good.
When I was putting away the leftovers, I still had more sauteed canadian bacon so I just put it in the bowl with the soup. Everyone who tried it loved it.
Aggie said,
"Clean up in Aisle #100 please! sheeple droppings..."
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LOL!! But why? It's comic relief, especially when you consider that this person actually believes that he or she is posting with any kind of credibility.
However, when it gets too deep it's time to bring out the pooper-scooper. For admin's sake, I just hope that the droppings are solid. We have no way of knowing what the sheeple have been eating, but we can only hope it's nothing that their Kate has prepared.
Dwindle #67 - That sounds WONDERFUL!!! Can you email me some?
Yeah, aggiemom. Some of the sheeple are going for their PHDs (Piled Higher and Deeper).
Silimom -- Thank you.
LMG, I'll add my 'voice' and ask you to post the recipe, please.
Yep, Dwindle, I'm the poster whose husband says that about the tour bus! And I cut Rachel's recipe in half and still had enough to feed 4 coworkers second helpings!
Yeah, aggiemom. Some of the sheeple are going for their PHDs (Piled Higher and Deeper).
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Then there are some who claim they have PhDs without the D!
localyocul said... 77
So Deeana stayed in a hotel Sat night into Sunday, had to get up for a wakeup all at 4 am and was having dinner with Kate Sunday evening? So she was not in NYC Sat night but close enough to Kate to make it to dinner. I guess they could have been filming at Kate's...but but but then why would Kate's BFF have stayed in a hotel and not at the house? They are...friends...after all
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I know right? With Kate's big house- you would think there would be at least 1 guest room and with Deanna tweeting like a mindless sheeple what a great HOSTESS Kate is- what kind of hostess send their guest to a hotel when they they have such a big house? I wouldnt be surprised if Deanna had to pay for her room, too.
Dwindle - I always have the Macy's parade on because for me the Christmas season does not officially begin until Santa comes in on the last float. It was always like magic in NYC you went home for Thanksgiving and when you went back to school/work the following Monday everything was decorated for Christmas. I really hate that many places decorate for Christmas right after Halloween. The magic is gone.
Dwindle #120, hahahahahaha!!!! Loved your comment!
For anyone who would like Rachel's exact recipe, without my finagaling (is that a word?), you can get it by googling Rachel Rays carrot, sweet potato, and squash soup. It will take you directly to her recipe on the food network website. I posted how I made it, but if you like the spicy additions, then google her recipe.
By the way, thanks for grabbing me readerlady, before I slipped and fell!
Penn State,
You are way too obvious and give yourself away.
amyf said...
Dwindle #67 - That sounds WONDERFUL!!! Can you email me some?
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Aww, Amy, YOU know that I would if I could! sad...
Dwindle, I love potato soups, and bacon always makes everything better!! Can you post your recipe please? After all, another tour bus might come through and I'm out of my soup!
kateplusmy8
Mady: you know what makes me the happiest? When you're right next to me and I'm watching my favorite show!' #DWTS
Oh, geez, Kate. Couldn't you lay it on any thicker? "Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mommy, for letting us sit next to you to watch the show!"
Lol Mady sure is a survivalist isn't she!
You're The Best, doesn't that tweet make sound like such an idiot? What is she saying to the other kids? If you don't like DWTS and are not sitting by me to watch it, you don't make me happy. But Mady makes me the happiest.
I could say something like that to my daughter because she was an ONLY child. However, I believe Kate's kids already have very fragile egos and self esteem. Tweets like this only reinforce them.
oh, I took it that Mady 'said' that? still bull sh#@.
miloandjack
@Kateplusmy8 Would be gr8 if one day U were invited 2the show again & could take M&C there live 2see it!
Well, Milo, I guess it's preferable to taking them there dead to see it.
I think she means taking them there to see it live, but Milo is, well...you know!
Formerly Duped, I reread the post and I think you are right. I took it wrong. It appears it was Mady that said that, not Kate.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 119
Low, low,low life Jon can't keep a job,
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NJGal51 said... 134
Dwindle - I always have the Macy's parade on because for me the Christmas season does not officially begin until Santa comes in on the last float. It was always like magic in NYC you went home for Thanksgiving and when you went back to school/work the following Monday everything was decorated for Christmas. I really hate that many places decorate for Christmas right after Halloween. The magic is gone.
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I agree!!! No really- I am old fashioned that way- you know- Christmas comes after Thanksgiving, call me crazy! it's especially important for me since, being an Angelino, we have no defining seasons - no leaves turning gold and yellow and red, none of that fun stuff, so I need my holiday decorations to be in order, thank you very much :)
(BTW, I get laughed at for taking so many photos of trees in the Fall- but I love the beauty of it, I can't help it!)
Thanksgiving is always the kick off for the Christmas season for me. I love watching the parade on T-day and we usually start putting up our trees on Black Friday. I also play every holiday movie--got a nice collection going.
Tucker's Mom,
I am a sucker for holiday music,
but the old, classic songs, nothing newer than the 60's. I also have Bing's Christmas CD. Swoon!
Now that is Christmas.
butterfly said... 148
Tucker's Mom,
I am a sucker for holiday music,
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I love the old stuff. Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, The Velvet Fog, Andy Williams.
Butterfly -- Then you'd go nuts where I grew up. I grew up in a town on the Ohio River, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains (but they're called "The Little Smokeys" because they often have a haze hanging over them). In the fall, the hills are ablaze with color -- golds and red and bronze and orange, with patches of green from the evergreen trees. The sky is bright blue, with a few puffy white clouds. If you take a boat ride down the river it is glorious! I live in the flatlands now and I miss the hills, but never so much as in fall, when the leaves turn.
NJGal -- Some of the stores here have had their Christmas stuff out since Labor Day. By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, I'm thoroughly sick of it, and I HATE feeling that way about Christmas. I love to watch the Macy's Day Parade, too, but my very favorite parade is the Mummers Parade from Philadelphia every New Year.
miloandjack
@Kateplusmy8 REALLY? Wow..what a treat that would be! How special a gift to them! Should have known U are welcome there anytime?! #Sweet
Obviously not. She's not on the stage now, is she?
You know, I miss the celebration of Thanksgiving. Everything seems to go to Christmas so fast. The stores here started putting up Christmas decorations and having Christmas items BEFORE Halloween. One of the local radi stations that I listen to started playing Christmas music 24/7 starting on Friday, 11/9! They used to start it the day after Thanksgiving, but changed their format 3 years ago. I love Christmas, but this drives me crazy!
As Charlie Brown said, Christmas has been commercialized, but now the stores are starting it so early it's ridiculous. What happened to the holiday in between Halloween and Christmas to give thanks for the blessings we have?
Okay, done venting.
I love the old stuff. Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, The Velvet Fog, Andy Williams.
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Perry Como, and Johnny Mathis!
I love to watch the Macy's Day Parade, too, but my very favorite parade is the Mummers Parade from Philadelphia every New Year.
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Me too! I can't really get it where I live. It's so funny, because I love that parade, and most people who didn't grow up watching it thinks it's kind of strange-- kind of like they really don't get it.
Guys dressed up as women? Golden Slippers and the Mummers strut? They look at me like I'm crazy for getting so excited to see it if I can.
I remember my mother hated it and would just roll her eyes when I insisted on turning the tv and watch it all day long.
Tucker's Mom -- I love the old classic music too. Haven't thought of some of those singers for awhile, though. I had a cat whose registered name was Velvet Fog. He was a solid blue (grey) and he was born the day Mel Torme died. I love the old traditional Christmas carols, too, but I allow for some of the newer songs -- "Do You Hear What I Hear", "The Little Drummer Boy" and the like. My favorite is "The Messiah", though. Singing it is a real workout, but it's so uplifting and if you have a good choir, the sound is glorious.
miloandjack
@Kateplusmy8 Would be gr8 if one day U were invited 2the show again & could take M&C there live 2see it!
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Ummmmmmm how about no.
@MiloandJack we can go anytime... :) and will do!37 mins ago -
TwitterrificMiloandJack @Kateplusmy8 Would be gr8 if one day U were invited 2the show again & could take M&C there live 2see it! #TwinsTreatWithMom :)
Right. Not if she has to pay for it herself.
The Mummers! I remember the Ferko String Band coming to our town every summer for a concert and we'd all bring colorful umbrellas with us so that we could join in the Mummer strut at the ens when they played When The Saints Go Marching In. I haven't thought of that for a good 20 years or so. Thanks for the memory I'm going to share it with my brothers and sisters!
Tucker's Mom said... 147
Thanksgiving is always the kick off for the Christmas season for me. I love watching the parade on T-day and we usually start putting up our trees on Black Friday. I also play every holiday movie--got a nice collection going.
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OOOO, I need new ones! What do you have? Please list, double spaced, in aphabetical order with stars hightlighting the ones you like best. You have 11 minutes to complete this task.
Ok Ok just kidding! MY TRADITION is to watch the original Miracle of 34th street on Thanksgiving night, it was always on TV when I was a kid when I slept over at Gma's that night. Then on the Sunday we put up the tree WE have to have on National Lampoons Christmas Vacation because of Chevy Chase putting up the lights hits hilariously close to home. Then on Christmas Eve I insist we watch The Crossing with Jeff Daniels. The rest are hit and miss.
But if I dont have turkey leftovers in front of the TV watching the BandW original Miracle on 34th Street on Thxgvng night, there is one sad Dwindle for days and days.
Kate, you still don't get it.
It's NOT about YOUR happiness....it's about theirs. And playing favorites will just traumatize the rest even more.
Ooooh, Twittering, Johnny Mathis "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Love it!
LMG, thanks for the recipe!!
Then on the Sunday we put up the tree WE have to have on National Lampoons Christmas Vacation because of Chevy Chase putting up the lights hits hilariously close to home
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I can lip-sync Chevy Chase's line (well, not all, but a lot). I especially like the head sown to the carpet comment and his world-class, profanity-laced melt down at the end.
It's just classic.
LoveMyGrandsons said... 138
Dwindle, I love potato soups, and bacon always makes everything better!! Can you post your recipe please? After all, another tour bus might come through and I'm out of my soup!
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If you dont mind, I will post it on tuesday? I promise. Even SIL loves it, it is what I always have it going in the crockpot when they come into to town in the middle of the night, and he eats 4 bowls by morning.
Tweetle, you're welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as my friends did!
Not a problem, Dwindle. I look forward to it tomorrow. Thank you in advance!
So, why did Robert take all his posts down from Gosslenbook blog?
Twittering And Twattering said... 153
I love the old stuff. Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, The Velvet Fog, Andy Williams.
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Perry Como, and Johnny Mathis!
The Dogs barking JIngle Bells. Anybody remember that one? Ohm and Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Speaking of fall leaves, on year we took an October driving trip. Drove from Ohio to Charlottesville VA, spent 3 days there and at Monticells, drove Skyline Drive, spent 5 days in a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains outside of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and OberGatlinburg, then drove on to Nashville for another 5 days.
I loved Charlottesville so much!
*MonticellO*
@Tallisf
@Chablis4u @Kateplusmy8 Cara must not talk, only twts what Mady says. Using twitter as audition stage for Mady??????
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Good point. When did Kate lat tweet something Cara said?
Anita said... 167
So, why did Robert take all his posts down from Gosslenbook blog?
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I can't make heads or tails of it. I do wonder what exactly it means. I know Robert has read here before and responded to our inquiries, so I'm hoping he can clarify the status of the book and blog.
I'm hoping that the "kurse of the kart" is broken...Tony was GREAT tonight
Kate - if Mady really did say those things, don't tweet them. Do you want her to be made fun of in school?
Tucker's Mom said... 163
Then on the Sunday we put up the tree WE have to have on National Lampoons Christmas Vacation because of Chevy Chase putting up the lights hits hilariously close to home
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I can lip-sync Chevy Chase's line (well, not all, but a lot). I especially like the head sown to the carpet comment and his world-class, profanity-laced melt down at the end.
It's just classic.
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The kids and I used to laugh till we peed, all at HoneyBunny's expense of couse. So much of that movie is dear HB at the holidays, especially the darned lights, the holiday bonus that never comes, WANTING to take a chain saw to the tree! But now we are empty nesters and we both want that movie on as we decorate the tree. The VHS is wearing out, I really should burn a copy onto DVD soon...
I will bore you with more on that AFTER the season properly starts.
I personally don't believe Mady said those things. I think it is just more of Kate's BS publicizing to all what a great mother she is and how all of her kids just love to be near her, to share her "light". As others have said, blech!!!!
Re: Tony and Melissa...
It's so good to see Tony paired with someone who can dance. He looked so incredibly happy tonight. After having to deal with Shopping Cart Kate, he deserves a partner with talent.
NJGal51 said... 134
Dwindle - I always have the Macy's parade on because for me the Christmas season does not officially begin until Santa comes in on the last float.
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I'll bet Tony still has nightmares of "dancing" with Kate. LOL.
If you dont mind, I will post it on tuesday? I promise. Even SIL loves it, it is what I always have it going in the crockpot when they come into to town in the middle of the night, and he eats 4 bowls by morning.
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I'm looking forward to it. I never met a soup I didn't like. Thanks!
You know, that is something a 4 year old would say, not a 12 year old. Something is really wrong here.
K - do you like watching DWTS?
M - ummm yeah.
K - do you like it better when mommy is sitting next to you all cuddled up, or should I leave, move out and never bother you again as long as you live and you can go to foster care coz you know your father will never want you...
M - yeah, it's fine, whatever, you can sit here. Jeez. Now, shhhh! I'm watchin'!
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@Kateplusmy8 How is everyone doing? Does aaden still have glasses?
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Uh, no. She grifted for lasik surgery and a sheeple paid for it, even though it hasn't been approved for children under 18. Duh.
Kate didn't know if he was nearsighted or farsighted or the difference between the two.
LoveMyGrandsons said... 138
Dwindle, I love potato soups, and bacon always makes everything better!!
Except chocolate. I haven't been able to get into the chocolate covered bacon craze that was popular the past few years.
If you eat enough organic carrots you don't need glasses anymore.
If you eat enough organic carrots you don't need glasses anymore.
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And you don't need to pay for tanning sessions. Your skin turns orange. There was some dingbat on one of those addiction shows who did just that.
The change of seasons, especially into fall, is what I miss about living in No. CA and the midwest. Our leaves around San Diego turn but don't get the brilliant colors that come with the low temps. Eleven years ago we went back to OH to bring my younger daughter "home." She decided that on that "oh, whatever" handflap day of 9/11 that she was ready to come home. We parked the RV in a park with few guests so leaves were ripe for picking up. I filled 2 one-gallon bags with leaves and brought them home. I bring them out every Thanksgiving.
Thank you and God Bless our Veterans and God watch over those currently serving, especially to those here with family members on acive duty and to Butterfly, too.
Deanna said the parchment paper initials was for allergies. So to me it sounds like a catering company made the food. Regular cooks don't have that kind of parchment paper indicating different allergies in their homes. Busted!
I'm not an expert on the workings of Twitter, but isn't TL "timeline?" I looked on Tweet Tunnel, and Kate has tweeted Milo many, many times in the past three months. What am I missing here?
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@mscatie @kateplusmy8 If you look at Kate's TL, tonight is the 1st time she's tweeted Milo since before August. Milo's getting desperate.
Allergies? Oh, OK. So don't serve this poisson en papillotte with Jelly, Ice cream or
Ketchup because this person is allergic to all three. Got it?
What I thought about the dinner picture was:
The way the JIK "monogram" was folded over so perfectly leads me to believe it was front and center for a reason. We were supposed to see it.
Those placemats are very, very "everyday" for a fancy schmancy meal. Why not use just the tablecloth when there are only adults there?
In order for that white reflection to be the chef, she would have had to be literally hovering over the plate. Otherwise, her reflection would not have hit at that angle on that particular plate.
Sleepless in Seattle ~ I think Kate tweeted Milo a few days ago. It was something to the effect that they are true friends on Twitter and in "real life." Milo went all mushy and weepy after that, so thrilled was she that Kate acknowledged their friendship in such a public way.
Now, don't get me wrong: I don't know what this all means. And I'm obviously not citing their conversation word-for-word. But someone who knows how to use Twitter Tunnel (?) can probably track down their back-and-forth. It might not be possible to translate the conversation in any meaningful way, seeing as how their relationship dynamic is so...uhhh, UNUSUAL.
Well, well, well look at that! Kate said she loves the dogs. Kate said please and thank you. When she wasn't being filmed or anything. Just a candid moment in her life and I think it says a lot for Kate. She is obviously polite to others, even those who were doing a service for her and she loved the dogs.
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The twit's tweets said... 42
It looks like Kate's personal chef's name is Katherine Shwartz
By the way, Katherine - that dinner you prepared for Kate and guests? looks delicious! ;)
This is an exchange between Kate and her personal chef. You know, the one that Kate says doesn’t exist.
Sent from my (formerly) PINK iphone
On Dec 30, 2008, at 9: 09 PM, katherine@ xxxxxxxx.com wrote:
I'll call you when I get near... see you tomorrow!
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Subject: Re: Tomorrow Delivery
From: Kate Gosselin < sixymomma@ comcast.net > Date: Tue, December 30, 2008 5: 08 pm
To: Katherine Shwartz < katherine@ xxxxxxxx.com > Ok. Please call when you are near. Please pull and load the fridge in the little room to the right as you walk on those double doors. Beware: two German shep puppies now live in our basement!!!! :) Shoka and Nala will greet you lovingly! I didn't mean to, but I so love them! Anyway, your dishes are in that room by the fridge you will be using... (the old subzero). Thanks and see you tomorrow!
Kate
Hoffman, Robert (2012-09-27). KATE GOSSELIN: HOW SHE FOOLED THE WORLD (Kindle Locations 19887-19911). . Kindle Edition.
November 12, 2012 7:33 AM
Kate loves puppies and babies not dogs and children.
Sleepless in Seattle ~ I think Kate tweeted Milo a few days ago. It was something to the effect that they are true friends on Twitter and in "real life." Milo went all mushy and weepy after that, so thrilled was she that Kate acknowledged their friendship in such a public way.
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Thanks, Improbable. I checked on Tweet Tunnel, and if that's a timeline, there are numerous tweets from Kate to Milo in the past three months, which is why I don't understand why someone tweeted that tonight is the first time Kate tweeted her since August.
I don't think that is a J and K. I think it is a diagram showing Kate how to open the paper containing the fish. The curved parts facing opposite directions represent the two sides of the paper and the two straight lines are the seams or folds of the paper. This is how Kate knows to pull the paper apart to get to the contents. See she's not used to packaged food that don't contain the words "Open Here" so her personal chef has to draw a diagram for her to follow. Mystery solved.
Oh, and if you read here Kate, sorry to tell you that your few Texas fans on Twitter are wrong. We don't want you here in Texas. Everyone I know either doesn't know who you are, confuses you with Octomom or if they do know who you are they don't like you at all.
Dwindle said... 180
You know, that is something a 4 year old would say, not a 12 year old. Something is really wrong here.
K - do you like watching DWTS?
M - ummm yeah.
K - do you like it better when mommy is sitting next to you all cuddled up, or should I leave, move out and never bother you again as long as you live and you can go to foster care coz you know your father will never want you...
M - yeah, it's fine, whatever, you can sit here. Jeez. Now, shhhh! I'm watchin'!
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You should've also written.
Kate- you know your father would want you cause of Liz's dogs.
Maddy- But mommy I love Liz's dog and she's so nice to me.
Kate- yeah but they're soooooo dangerous Liz is soooo mean if she doesn't get rid of her dog like I told her to.
Maddy- but mommy people say Shokia is dangerous .
Kate- Ummmmm those people are soooo bullies I'm Maddy come on.
@Kateplusmy8 please read this <3 pic.twitter.com/KY1lEDvL
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I better sit on my hands so I don't type something I shouldn't.
What's Next? said... 195
@Kateplusmy8 please read this <3 pic.twitter.com/KY1lEDvL
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I better sit on my hands so I don't type something I shouldn't.
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I'll do a little bit for you if you don't mind that is.
Let's see how long it take Kate to respond if she responds at all.
And if she does respond let's she how she's going to make it all about Kate.
(Milo will love this as well)
Something I really have no respect for is how Milo refers to Robert Hofman as robbieh.
It's so demeaning, much like Mr. Kiwi House Man.
What's Next? said... 195
@Kateplusmy8 please read this <3 pic.twitter.com/KY1lEDvL
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I better sit on my hands so I don't type something I shouldn't.
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I'll do a little bit for you if you don't mind that is.
Let's see how long it take Kate to respond if she responds at all.
And if she does respond let's she how she's going to make it all about Kate.
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She did reply. It's underneath the note from the recovering person.
Mel said, "Something I really have no respect for is how Milo refers to Robert Hofman as robbieh.
It's so demeaning, much like Mr. Kiwi House Man."
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Milo was busy tweeting about manners, how she is teaching her children manners, she is Ms. Manners, everything is please, thank you, ma'am. I guess calling him Robbieh is her way of showing respect.
Or maybe that's one of the "other" Milos who is respectful. You just never know who is going to show up.
. Just a candid moment in her life and I think it says a lot for Kate.
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It says a lot about Kate that she said "thank you" to the hired help via email while giving them orders? Um, please and thank you are about as basic as you can get. She doesn't deserve a medal for doing what everyone else does normally. That's like saying an adult deserves a sticker and maybe even a little trophy for rolling out of bed and brushing their teeth every morning. That's what you're SUPPOSED to do.
What's Next? said... 195
@Kateplusmy8 please read this <3 pic.twitter.com/KY1lEDvL
Actually her reply was very polite.
Kate GosselinVerified @Kateplusmy8
@SamMcGraw101 xo I thanku 4 crediting me..But twas YOU my dear who put in the work! Wtg! If we put a smile on ur face,then r job is done!:)
How utterly disgusting and rude of Kate to not wish Tony and his partner well or at least a congratulations for their dance on DWTS.
She's a grudge holder, that's is for sure. How very UNprofessional.
To whoever it was that implied I didn't do anything when my ex husband first stole and then totalled my car, he's been charged with a multitiude of offences. That's the police's job not mine. Of course I reported it.
To those who have a shady ex in their past, my sympathies.
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