The youngest star of TLC's Little People, Big World, who has been filming the show since he was about seven years old, has been speaking out more frequently about his dislike of filming and his desire to protect other reality stars from a childhood played out on T.V. screens
Jacob recently met Jack Hamill, star of Our Little Family. Jacob had this to say on Instagram about the encounter (click to enlarge):
The post garnered more than 2,500 likes in less than fourteen hours. (On average, Jacob's Instagram posts get 800-1200 likes each).
Well done, Jacob, and keep speaking out. You have a unique perspective not many others can claim to possess.
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Hers AND Bill's!
I have no idea. Trump may be a narcissist, but this woman is as bananas as they come. This is just my opinion, but I think that from Day One, when her husband was elected, she saw herself as the first woman President, and by gosh, she's in this for the duration, come hell or high water. I don't trust her any farther than I could throw her, and that isn't far. She does have balls, though.
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Yes, that's exactly what her motives were.
Basically what happened when he was elected is she was the de facto vice president. It's documented fact she basically took over the vice president's office and performed all the duties that Al Gore would normally have performed. Clinton put her in charge of a variety of things that no first lady has ever touched before. Even that was borderline criminal, as Americans did not elect HER as first lady, they elected somebody else. This was all part of her prep to be president after the Bush years. Then Obama came along and f-ed that all up. But patience is a virtue and here she is again, health issues notwithstanding, like a bad penny only with eight more years of shady baggage under her belt.
It was well known there was incredible tension between the Gores and the Clintons. Gore was just a figurehead, a necessary component to getting elected. No one they had much use for once it happened. Hillary kicked him out and took over his duties. They play it off like they get along famously, but that's nonsense.
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My first Bichon had a wheat allergy, so when I got these two Bichons from a rescue, the first thing I did was get them off wheat.
I buy the Kirkland dog food. I did some online research and the quality was right up there, not the best, but pretty darn close with a high level of protein. It's wheat free and my boys took to it with no problems.
I heard rumblings about Al Gore throwing his hat into the ring. The reacting in generally like "WHAT?!".
Ew, remember that awkward kiss!
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thanks , will look for it, not sure if available here in Quebec
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I buy the Kirkland dog food. I did some online research and the quality was right up there, not the best, but pretty darn close with a high level of protein. It's wheat free and my boys took to it with no problems.
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My dogs really liked the salmon dry food.
The bags of pizzels are a lifesaver with my Bichon- a fraction of the cost in boutique stores.
I heard rumblings about Al Gore throwing his hat into the ring. The reacting in generally like "WHAT?!".
Ew, remember that awkward kiss!
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I just remember the Global Warming.
I just remember the Global Warming.
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No, no, it's quietly morphed into "climate change" now.
Because turns out, the earth actually isn't warming at all and hasn't been for years. In fact, scientists are actually predicting a cooling in the coming years. Not due to pollution or man, but natural climate fluctuations.
What a scam.
I assume you want her sharing a cell with Colin Powell, who also used a private email server? Or maybe Jeb Bush, who used a private email server to discuss post-9/11 National Guard deployment?
Starting to wonder if a blog motion should be put forward. No reporting and commenting on anything the Gosselin kids do, are seen doing, are seen visiting, etc (etc etc for Aggie) when not being stalked by TLC or used by Katie.
Ass-istant to Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 7
I just remember the Global Warming.
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No, no, it's quietly morphed into "climate change" now.
Because turns out, the earth actually isn't warming at all and hasn't been for years. In fact, scientists are actually predicting a cooling in the coming years. Not due to pollution or man, but natural climate fluctuations.
What a scam.
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Whoa, can of worms opening in 5...4...3... LOL
Disclaimer: I have no interest in global warming, climate change or whatever anyone wants to call it.
I'm just glad Al invented the internet.
I can't believe Sherri Shepherd got a show on Cooking
Channel AND is going to be on The View again.
This woman is another turd that won't flush.
Holy and Hungry? Really? A baker's dozen abortions and she's "holy?". She wants another baby (reports are that she's a shit mom to her one boy) with her new hubby, hires a surrogate and disowns the very baby she wanted to badly because she divorced her husband.
Yeah, really "holy".
Holy fricking hell.
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Formerly Duped - Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diet - Various favors and since it's the same manufacture you'd can change flavors without tummy upset. They make kibble and wet.
I'm just glad Al invented the internet.
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Yes, I'm forever grateful. Without him there wouldn't be this blog!
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I'm just glad Al invented the internet.
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Yes, I'm forever grateful. Without him there wouldn't be this blog!
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And global warming!
Check out Phil Valentine's documentary on the global warming scam. It actually explains pretty well the science behind why it's not even occurring and certainly not caused by man, and all the scientists who don't agree whatsoever with Gore who have been shut up.
Valentine is a tree hugger environmentalist. He believes we should save our planet because that's just the morally correct thing to do because we should preserve and respect the beauty of our home, and so do I.
Al Gore is heavily invested in green initiatives. It's to his benefit everyone believes such things are necessary. More money for him.
The best way I like to explain global warming is to hold out a shoelace. Here is time. And here is us, a pinky tip on that shoelace. And here, this speck, is the amount of data we've ever collected on the climate. And based on that speck, we think we know what's happening in the future. The arrogance.
I assume you want her sharing a cell with Colin Powell, who also used a private email server? Or maybe Jeb Bush, who used a private email server to discuss post-9/11 National Guard deployment?
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Anyone who broke federal law should be prosecuted.
Collin Powell explained that when he was using his email, nobody was using email. He felt that it was ridiculous no one was using email, so he took it upon himself to use it and encourage others to use it. He thought nothing of using a personal account, because it was like the 19th century. Or close enough!
Back then, there was no policy about email as they weren't even using email. Back then, we didn't think much about email "hacking" or have the foggiest idea about computer security. He may be exempt since the email program was in its infancy and firm policies weren't in place, and he was not on notice it could be a problem. Hillary and Jeb? Come on, it's modern times now and they both knew better. They know all about hacking, they both know full well how unwise it is to involve private accounts, and how shady.
What's more, Powell has personally tried to see if the emails could be recovered, and was told maybe, but unlikely. What's more, even emails ON the state department server back then are apparently long gone, so if ALL the emails are gone, what is the point in going after him for emails no one would have anyway?
He has been completely forthcoming. A little honesty goes far. In contrast, Hillary has personally sought to it her emails be erased. That is a crime. She has lied and misconstrued this situation at every corner, unlike Powell, who came out with it the second the issue came up way back when the story first broke. He was literally like here, here, over here, just wanna say Me too!
I respect that man.
I respect that man.
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Another one I had hoped would run for President.
PJ, I feed my dogs the Kirkland Nature's Domain dry food. I used to have a Boston terrier who had lots of allergies, Blue Buffalo and the Nature's Domain did not make her break out.
No conspiracy at all. Just science!
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He has been completely forthcoming. A little honesty goes far. In contrast, Hillary has personally sought to it her emails be erased. That is a crime. She has lied and misconstrued this situation at every corner, unlike Powell, who came out with it the second the issue came up way back when the story first broke. He was literally like here, here, over here, just wanna say Me too!
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Hillary's e-mails aren't about shopping for new pant suits or international weather conditions. These allegedly contain highly confidential and possibly sensitive information regarding national security. It reminds me of Rose Mary Woods and those darn erased Watergate tapes. What e-mails? I'd like to know who the "professional" was who cleaned out Hillary's server, and under whose direction this was done. It's Mrs. Clinton's smugness and arrogance about the whole thing that really chaps my hide.
I am waiting for "I am not a crook."
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My Keyla is a black Lab who turned 14 Aug. 1st and is spry and no grey, but mouting like crazy
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Who is he or she mounting? :)
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me, and moulting to boot =)
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'd like to know who the "professional" was who cleaned out Hillary's server, and under whose direction this was done. It's Mrs. Clinton's smugness and arrogance about the whole thing that really chaps my hide.
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Yes, it's her delivery that I think turns off so many people and why she's so polarizing. You can see the huge difference between her smug interview about emails, versus Colin Powell's humble, forthcoming interview.
Powell is like this: Yeah, I did that too. I have a reasonable explanation why I did it, if you'll hear me out, and it was a different time back then, as you recall. I have made efforts to fix what I now know is an issue, but have not been successful so far. If you feel I've done something wrong, please let me know and we'll address it until this is corrected. The last thing I want to do is break the law. We will sit here and hash this out until it is fixed. If it is not fixed, I will suffer the consequences. I'm all ears.
Hillary: Who me, officer? I didn't do it!!! Law, what law?
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She does have balls, though.
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Hers AND Bill's!
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you owe me a new laptop and a rumspringa, lol
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I can't believe Sherri Shepherd got a show on Cooking
Channel AND is going to be on The View again.
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Was The View gig confirmed? Last I saw, she wouldn't say one way or the other.
http://pagesix.com/2015/08/13/sherri-shepherd-says-view-comeback-not-a-done-deal/
Was The View gig confirmed? Last I saw, she wouldn't say one way or the other.
http://pagesix.com/2015/08/13/sherri-shepherd-says-view-comeback-not-a-done-deal/
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I thought it was confirmed. Ugh, The View is painfully bad. I'm embarrassed for them.
It's just...undignified at this point!
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I really wish we had a LIKE button...
franky
and ooh, my name is in pink again...yay!
Because turns out, the earth actually isn't warming at all and hasn't been for years. In fact, scientists are actually predicting a cooling in the coming years. Not due to pollution or man, but natural climate fluctuations.
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I blame John Snow and the Walkers
ducking now
franky
Sherri Shepherd is a pig. Every thing their was a food segment on their view she acted like she was on drugs, made a fool out of herself acting like a total pig. And she has admitted to having numerous abortions. "Sherri Shepherd might have a hard time attracting men at the club these days, but before she converted to Christianity she led a promiscuous lifestyle that included "more abortions than [she] would like to count," she told the black Christian womens magazine Precious Times:
My son buys Taste of the Wild from Tractor Supply for his dog. She seems to gobble it up.
OT,,,gender busting Montrel style,
http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=680820&binId=1.1332485&playlistPageNum=1
franky
oh, and we do not like the way Kevin Gallagher framed the story, very un-Canadian
love the Habs swimsuits though, lol
franky
I second this emotion
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Eight is More Than Enough said... 10
Starting to wonder if a blog motion should be put forward. No reporting and commenting on anything the Gosselin kids do, are seen doing, are seen visiting, etc (etc etc for Aggie) when not being stalked by TLC or used by Katie.
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I have a similar perspective to Aggiesmom (right name?). To me, it sounds like an absolute nightmare to come home from vacation and then get in the car and drive to the beach. For me, a little bit of crowds and chaos goes a long way. I am mentally exhausted by travel. I think they key is we're talking about 8 children. We heard some were at the beach and some were at the movies in Berks. Hopefully, they are finally being treated as individuals sometimes. If they were asked who wanted to go to NJ and who wanted to stay home, then that is fabulous. We don't know but it seems possible.
I don't personally believe that Jon is being a good example by moving in with his next girlfriend so quickly. I also don't believe Kate is being a good example by having an affair with a married man. I hope the kids can figure things out when they need to about relationships. I am hesitant to label one of them a "better" parent since there is so much we don't know.
Aggiemom.....144 Thank you for sharing your perspective upon seeing the picture of some of the kids with Jon. I suspect nothing feels normal to them, not even school. I think there mother keeps them out of extra curricular activities in case TLC calls on short notice with a pitch for a show.
As a child raised by unconventional parents, I craved normal than trips, (which were provided in abundance), fancy restaurants, and all the other stuff, I just wanted stability. So, I get what you felt when looking at that picture.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/investigation-hillary-clintons-private-email-182700270.html
It keeps getting curiouser and curiouser!
Global warming is not a scam. It doesn't mean that there won't be cold or snow. It has to do with the arctic ice The Coast Guard is studying this and it is a real problem, Neil Tyson DeGrasse also believes it is a real problem.
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/03/24/3638084/neil-degrasse-tyson-florida-climate-ban/
Wikipedia has collected a laundry list of prominent scientists who do not believe in global warming. They've compiled it here. There are some big names on there, from several very respected schools, including Princeton, Duke, and many from Arizona State.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_scientists_opposing_the_mainstream_scientific_assessment_of_global_warming
I think it's fair to say the scientists can't agree. It is not, by any means, a fact.
Mrs. Conley @f10781c968c845e 13m13 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 hey kate I was planning on making the play dough u had on your website but two of the kids in my class r allergic to nuts! :(
Mrs. Conley @f10781c968c845e 11m11 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 do u have any other suggestions? Maybe like instead of peanut butter try... :)
Geez, woman, just google it. Are these people really this helpless?
I think there mother keeps them out of extra curricular activities in case TLC calls on short notice with a pitch for a show.
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How do we know that their mother keeps them out of extra curricular activities? This appears to be a rumor that took hold. Some on Kate's TL kept repeating it and it just kind of grew from there. It may be true, but them again, we just don't know.
Jeanne, I bet that if the kids were exhausted after a trip to Florida and didn't want to to the beach, Jon wouldn't have forced them to go. Kids bounce back much more quickly than adults. I know that when we return from a trip, in a day or so, they are ready to go again while all I want to do is relax and sleep. I always say that I need a vacation after my vacation.
I think it's fair to say the scientists can't agree. It is not, by any means, a fact.
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Exactly, and while it may or may not be a scam, it's up in the air. Even the most brilliant of minds can't come to a conclusion, and until someone does (if ever), it's up in the air.
Jumping In (35): "I suspect nothing feels normal to them, not even school."
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They have never lived a "normal" childhood, so by default, then, I would think that this is their normal. The abnormal becomes the normal." Does that make sense?
I think that school would be normal for them. They are with their peers all day, doing whatever their friends do, going to classes, so I would believe that to them, this is very normal because it's what all kids do. If anything in their lives is normal by our definition of normal, it would be school.
Your list of disbelievers includes many scientists from other fields, whose opinions bear no more weight than yours or mine as they are not experts.
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That doesn't stop people from thinking Al Gore is some authority on the subject. He majored in "government" (i.e. phone it in major) and dropped out of law school. His only educational background on the subject is he once wrote an essay about the ocean. Lol, he's no scientist. He is an opportunist though.
They have never lived a "normal" childhood, so by default, then, I would think that this is their normal. The abnormal becomes the normal." Does that make sense?
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I completely agree I bet they think it is normal. Usually children who have bizarre childhoods don't realize they did until they are adults, and then it can be very jarring and upsetting, with years of therapy and possibly a book deal to follow.
I used to have very long conversations with the children I cared for who were very wealthy and well recognized children of a celebrity. They loved to talk about what they were feeling and we would talk for hours about everything and anything.
It once came up one of them said off handedly something like I can't wait until Dad gets home tomorrow so we can get back to normal. I thought nothing was really normal about their lives from A to Z and so I asked them if they felt like they had a normal life or felt different from other kids, being they were celebrity kids. At the time they were very aware they were "celebrity kids." They said no not at all, their lives are as normal as can be.
These were kids who maybe saw their parents a couple times a week and had a mann with them every single day including weekends, spent Christmases and summers in Europe every year, were featured several times a year in magazine articles complete with several photoshoots, and had a parent who when they went out with they were constantly approached by strangers for a photo or to chat. That ain't normal, but it was to them. It was their life. They didn't know any better.
They darn well know now, and three of them decided to move very far away from this circus. I'm glad for them, they need the space and time to live in a normal place away from Hollywood.
The best way I like to explain global warming is to hold out a shoelace. Here is time. And here is us, a pinky tip on that shoelace. And here, this speck, is the amount of data we've ever collected on the climate. And based on that speck, we think we know what's happening in the future. The arrogance.
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So I am guessing that you also rink pollution is s scam? Because green energy practices also reduce pollution. Are we still waiting on the science of that? I guess we can go back to visible smog now.
No. Absolutely not, will I ever agree to not mention Jon on this blog. Because this has nothing to do with the kids, does it? For some reason, Jon is canonized (and he's not even dead lol) here with a few thinking the sun rises and sets on him.
Jon was 1/2, 50% of the reason these kids are so 'famous'. He's also done sleazy reality tv show and lists himself as a PUBLIC FIGURE on his FB DJ page.
I realize there are some diehard Jon sheeple. Yes, he appeared to be very engaging with his kids when living with Kate. Yes, he appeared to do most of the work when married to Kate. Yes, he seems to love his kids.
He's the lesser of two evils, imo. I ask that we do NOT silence the Jon commentary. Because that's what we'd be doing by 'banning' talk about the kids with Jon.
Jon as done plenty of interviews and works at high profile (ish) events. Jon is, and as long as the children are alive, always WILL be part of the entire situation.
/thank you
Linda (lurker)
Jeanne said...
I am hesitant to label one of them a "better" parent since there is so much we don't know.
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I'm not hesitant at all. There is so much we don't know, but I've seen enough on film to make the call that Jon is the better parent, though she does set the bar pretty low.
Ex nurse, you always seem to say exactly what I'm thinking. lol Sisters from another mister,maybe?
How's that new grandbaby of yours doing?
Sleepless in Seattle said...
How do we know that their mother keeps them out of extra curricular activities? This appears to be a rumor that took hold. Some on Kate's TL kept repeating it and it just kind of grew from there.
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I don't think people are referring to just school when they say she keeps them out of extra-curricular activities even though that's what it means. C played (plays?) lacrosse, but I'm positive that if any of the kids took part in any activities outside of filming, we'd have seen evidence of it. I don't think that's a stretch by any means.
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I completely agree I bet they think it is normal. Usually children who have bizarre childhoods don't realize they did until they are adults, and then it can be very jarring and upsetting, with years of therapy and possibly a book deal to follow.
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Absolutely. Our family went through a traumatic experience that involved law enforcement when my kids were teens. I made it very clear to them that what we were experiencing was not normal and that most people in the world never had to experience what we did or ever had those kinds of dealings with police.
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The best way I like to explain global warming is to hold out a shoelace. Here is time. And here is us, a pinky tip on that shoelace. And here, this speck, is the amount of data we've ever collected on the climate. And based on that speck, we think we know what's happening in the future. The arrogance.
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So I am guessing that you also rink pollution is s scam? Because green energy practices also reduce pollution. Are we still waiting on the science of that? I guess we can go back to visible smog now.
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That's quite a leap.
I remember the headlines when I was a kid. We were returning to the ice age.
Okay, so now DT is telling kids he's Batman. LOL
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/16/politics/donald-trump-iowa-state-fair/index.html
I think he's bat-shit crazy, but what do I know?
and had a parent who when they went out with they were constantly approached by strangers for a photo or to chat. That ain't normal, but it was to them. It was their life. They didn't know any better.
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It seems to me that the G kids are getting photographed in public more than ever- by "mediocres", not paps.
They were pictured practically everywhere they went in Florida, then in New Jersey, at night, with Jon, when it wasn't the whole brood.
I don't know who Admin worked for (I keep having one certain woman in my mind, but have no idea why!), but I'm betting her kids can be anonymous when not with their parents, and just disappear into the masses.
The G kids won't ever be able to do that at this point. Their last name is positively notorious. Their name and Asian traits make them stand out anywhere.
Heck, I feel bad for those folks who have that last name and have nothing to do with J+K+8!
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What is rink pollution? I'm getting ice rink air quality problems when I look it up.
In my opinion only, I feel fine about saying that Jon is the better
parent because I think TFW is a horrible one. I've watched time
after time as she's been unkind, unsympathetic, dismissive, and disrespectful to her kids. She is a parental alienator -- allowing
fans to say absolutely horrible things about the father of her
children, and not doing a darn thing to stop them. She has
perpetuated the rumor that she does it all alone, when we
know -- from words out of her own mouth -- that that is not
true. She has made them work for almost a decade, and
I feel she's robbed them of their privacy, and in many ways,
their childhood.
True, Jon is now mostly out of the public eye, so we can only
speculate about what goes on between him and his children.
But the evidence I saw on the show was that he was a "hands
on" daddy. The children felt comfortable with him. He handled
the lion's share of their care, even though he had a full-time job.
And he seemed to delight in them in a genuine way that I just
don't see from their mother. Ever.
When reading this blog for the past few weeks, I just realized last night that I have an 'ear bug' that was not going away! ''There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear.''
Maybe I'm the only one, but over and over I can't believe what I'm reading! I'm not looking for an argument, or a need to explain. I'm simply making a comment. Back to lurking.
So I am guessing that you also rink pollution is s scam? Because green energy practices also reduce pollution. Are we still waiting on the science of that? I guess we can go back to visible smog now.
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That's quite a leap.
I remember the headlines when I was a kid. We were returning to the ice age.
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Why would anyone think pollution is a scam? It is tangible and real, you can see it, smell it, breathe it--and we've done a lot to reduce it in recent years. L.A. apparently back in the day was a disgusting city full of smog. Now it's clean and beautiful and you can breathe every day easily. When I went to Cairo, I saw first hand what happens when a third world country doesn't keep their air clean. Pollution is bad there is no doubt about it, and we should do everything we can to make our air clean for us and our future generations. I do not believe, however that that is the CAUSE of a world wide "warming", and neither do many prominent scientists.
PJ you hit the nail on the head, a couple decades ago it was mass panic because everybody thought we were "cooling." Then it changed to warming. Then it just changed to "change." LOL. Right hand doesn't know what the left is doing.
The Valentine documentary explains it best---just because many people don't believe in the correlation between A and C, doesn't mean they don't believe A is happening or C is happening. Nor are they against a clean and beautiful environment. On the contrary, I am a tree hugger. The question needs to be asked why do we need a mass panic over tiny variations in temperature to kick people's butts into gear. Why can't people just respect that the planet should be clean and beautiful on PRINCIPLE, just BECAUSE it's right? And formulate sound clean policies based on values and morals, not pseudo science?
Thanks for the dog food input, everyone who commented. This new pup is scratching like mad- appt Thursday so I will ask about these brands.
Hope it's not an environmental allergy! After my last dear dog's health issues, I wanted to relax with this one- and so did my pocketbook!
And he seemed to delight in them in a genuine way that I just
don't see from their mother. Ever.
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Yes, I agree wholeheartedly.
Kate talks a good talk, but we've all seen and probably many are parents that loved on their children. Kate does not. She's a cold fish and when she does hug a child, let's face it, it's one of the girls.
She doesn't seem to touch the boys with a ten foot pole.
There's no parent-child intimacy with Kate. I think the mothers who think Kate is so great are just like her.
On the balance, I think Jon has been steadfast in protecting his children's privacy when they're with him. His public social media is not a place that he allows discussion of his family, which is refreshing when you read the hateful things said about Jon on her Twitter.
When I went to Cairo, I saw first hand what happens when a third world country doesn't keep their air clean.
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DH got to visit there years ago in the military. He said, "blech, you do not want to go there!". The pyramids are ruined and the pollution and trash was disgusting.
Pittsburgh is another example of a city once so polluted you couldn't hang your laundry out to dry. It's beautiful today.
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DH got to visit there years ago in the military. He said, "blech, you do not want to go there!". The pyramids are ruined and the pollution and trash was disgusting.
Pittsburgh is another example of a city once so polluted you couldn't hang your laundry out to dry. It's beautiful today.
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It's a disgusting city, and I got very sick there within days of being there. There is a constant layer of smog over the city, which is within sight of the pyramids. You have to stand with your back to the city to enjoy the pyramids.
I don't believe in scaring people into cleaning up with dire warnings of cooling, heating, etc. I do believe though in appealing to morality.
Lynn in RI........42 Regarding the kids abnormal existence, yes I agree with you that school would appear to be the most normal thing they have in their lives. But, while they are amongst their peers, my guess is that is where it begins and ends. My feelings are more around the restrictions their mother appears to impose on them. By keeping them as a tight unit, this seems to restrict extra carricular activities you would expect to hear more about, especially with 8 kids having varied interests. Other than Cara, has anyone heard of any organized sports or clubs the other kids are involved in?
I hope they do activities but I have to agree there is little evidence they do. If they do, Kate clearly never has much interest in it to find it worthy of a tweet. In this day in age where if they're out and about it's on social media, we have never once seen any social media posts about activities other than Cara's lacrosse.
Cara appears to do lacrosse, but couldn't have been on the summer team without missing a lot due to filming. She needs the summer practice if she wants a scholarship one day. It is easy to get left behind in your progression if you don't take part in those opportunities.
One of the biggest clues I've seen that shows these kids don't do much is how much Kate frequently tweets that they are all at home hanging around the house on the weekend.
Average kids these days don't really have lots of weekends like that available. Between sports, friends, church and other activities, it should be pretty rare for a family of eight kids to have a lazy weekend. There are too many lazy weekends Kate brags about to buy that they do that much.
Formerly Duped said... 58
Thanks for the dog food input, everyone who commented. This new pup is scratching like mad- appt Thursday so I will ask about these brands.
Hope it's not an environmental allergy! After my last dear dog's health issues, I wanted to relax with this one- and so did my pocketbook!
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Aw, I hope you get it figured out! Sorry, I'm not totally in the loop- could it be mites/mange?
With just one young, healthy dog, I hear you on the doctor bills. DH and I feel like 2 weeks without a vet visit is just strange!
(our beardie went for arthritis treatment weekly).
I'm having this knee-jerk reaction wanting another dog, but otoh, it's too soon.
My emotions are all over the place!
Our bichon is doing really great being a singleton. He's never been an only dog and it seems to suit him.
Other than Cara, has anyone heard of any organized sports or clubs the other kids are involved in?
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As someone said above, I think we'd know if the kids got to participate in sports and activities. Who knows, maybe keeps Girl and Boy Scout participation on the down low, but I doubt it.
Remember the swapping rooms episode when the kids were showing off their musical instruments? I thought that was for the cameras. The kids barely looked able to hold them correctly, let alone play them.
The kids are at an age where other kids their age have social media and love to post anything and everything. I think that explains the uptick in social media posts about them. They're going to be out and about with other kids their age, and those kids are the ones taking the bad stealth photos, the upside down ones and ones shot from the hip, and posting them. It's hard to believe no one has tried to take a stealth photo at boy scouts, ski club, basketball, tennis, art class, or other activities.
One of the biggest clues I've seen that shows these kids don't do much is how much Kate frequently tweets that they are all at home hanging around the house on the weekend.
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Biggest clue for me is that they've been filming A LOT this summer, and well, really the past year.
There's no way the kids can participate in sports etc. when they film so much. It's a shame.
I know a lot of fans think that all the travel is a great education, but I really don't think the travel experience is the same when you're on a tight filming schedule.
The kids don't seem "wordly" to me, or more advanced for their age. Sort of the total opposite actually.
Having spent a week on vacation with family, including our nephews (8-16 yo), I was blown away by their intelligence and uniqueness- and emotional maturity.
They've had the individual attention they need and deserve and it shows in their growth.
I mean, light years ahead of the G's.
Other than accident of HOM birth, they are rather un-silver platish.
Average kids these days don't really have lots of weekends like that available. Between sports, friends, church and other activities, it should be pretty rare for a family of eight kids to have a lazy weekend. There are too many lazy weekends Kate brags about to buy that they do that much.
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I find it funny that Kate is always going on and on about "lazy summer daze" and those kids are working on a tight shoot schedule half the time!
It's hard to believe no one has tried to take a stealth photo at boy scouts, ski club, basketball, tennis, art class, or other activities.
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You're right. It is kids their own age that are gawking and snapping cell phone pics.
The kids are getting to be at an age where they are going to get approached a lot.
There's just no way to be ready for that.
For crying out loud, she rarely takes them to the movies, there are no other activities. She'd be tweeting up a storm as to how exhausted she is from ferrying them around.
It's hard to believe no one has tried to take a stealth photo at boy scouts, ski club, basketball, tennis, art class, or other activities.
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Just reminded me of watching the kids more recent (filmed, of course) trips to ice skate and rollerblade/skate. Seemed to me the last time those kids strapped on a pair of skates was the last time they filmed.
The kids looked like baby antelopes!
Formerly Duped, sorry I missed the posts about your itchy dog. My daughter's dog was a 24/7 scratcher, after a lot of trial and error we eliminated chicken and corn from his diet and bathed him weekly with Selsun Blue. I hope you find your itchy boy's triggers and you can eliminate the problem soon, I know it makes everyone miserable.
For me, another big clue that the kids don't do many, if any,
outside activities was when TFW declared that you won't see
her if you're not in her kitchen or the grocery store. An average
mother of 8 kids under 16 -- particularly an affluent one -- would
be in non-stop taxi mode, shuttling her kids from one activity to another. Tons of things to be involved in for both boys and girls -- soccer, baseball, dance, basketball, karate, art, theater, gymnastics, horseback riding, music, Scouts, and on and on. If any of those
things were going on, why is the only thing we've ever heard
about C's lacrosse games?
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Ex nurse, you always seem to say exactly what I'm thinking. lol Sisters from another mister,maybe?
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He is great---having lots of fun with him! He is now spending every Wednesday night and all day Thursday with me.
By keeping them as a tight unit, this seems to restrict extra carricular activities you would expect to hear more about, especially with 8 kids having varied interests. Other than Cara, has anyone heard of any organized sports or clubs the other kids are involved in?
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Yes.
Here's the thing. If Kate blogs about it or tweets about it with photos or whatever, she's invading their privacy by putting it out there. If she doesn't comment about it, then it's assumed that the kids are sheltered, confined to the "compound," have no friends or any social life with their peers.
When reading this blog for the past few weeks, I just realized last night that I have an 'ear bug' that was not going away! ''There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear.''
Maybe I'm the only one, but over and over I can't believe what I'm reading! I'm not looking for an argument, or a need to explain. I'm simply making a comment. Back to lurking.
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Remona, what are you talking about? I'm lost.
Interesting article on climate change and the candidates...
https://www.yahoo.com/politics/climate-change-where-the-2016-presidential-126684106071.html
Is Milo still among the living?
Is Zorro still among the living?
Sue said... 158
You really do need to own it aggiemom09121416. You are knocking Jon and his lifestyle. At least he loves his kids
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Whoa....I think Aggie was very clear in her statements. I don't feel she was knocking Jon. Give her a break Sue. She owned the fact that she is not a hater, the pic triggered some memories are very valid, and I think she was very clear in her POV.
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Formerly,
My daughter, whose dog I am baby sitting this summer is on a food only accessible online or very few stores...no Petsmart food for her baby. It is called Call of the Wild, all organic. I can find it on Amazon. It is very expensive but a 50 lb dog eat a 1 and a 1/4 cup twice a day. She has little firm poos that are easy to pick up in the yard. $45 for a 30 lb bag. I think I will continue to use this food on the next dog I own.
Cara appears to do lacrosse, but couldn't have been on the summer team without missing a lot due to filming. She needs the summer practice if she wants a scholarship one day. It is easy to get left behind in your progression if you don't take part in those opportunities.
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As far as I know, there is no summer team. I think that lacrosse starts in the spring. Soccer practice begins in August.
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Can you please explain to me how pollution and climate change are completely disconnected? All of the green technologies and California's aggressive crack-down on the auto manufacturers are the reason that LA
is no longer smoggy. This same technology also lowers the greenhouse gasses that are thought to be responsible for climate change. What exactly is your point? That because there is some debate among scientists, we should disregard the whole issue? Or, is it because you don't like Al Gore?
Not only has clean energy policies cleaned up our air, it has reduced our reliance on foreign oil and provided jobs and spurred innovation--clean energy is good for the environment. And, perhaps one day, will stop the horrific fracking and environmental damage caused by the oil industry. Are you saying that this should stop? The argument that there are scientists that disagree sounds a lot like the old smoking ads that used doctors: "More doctors smoke Camels than any other brand".
Had virtually all research not come to a complete standstill for the 12 years we oil barons for a president, we would be a lot further along, and maybe could have some definitive answers.
The melting of the Arctic has already threatened some of the remote islands, as well as Venice, and will have a massive catastrophic effect as land ice melts and sea level rises. There are massive engineering projects to raise cities above sea level. Would it make more sense to you twiddle our thumbs waiting for 100% consensus! and deal with each problem individually, after the fact, or, to have a comprehensive plan that addresses the source of the problem?
As you pointed out in your original post, there is a moral obligation to protect our planet and keep it healthy. Whether you agree with the science or not, it is in all of our self-interests to continue efforts that will reduce pollution and protect the planet. We don't have to have consensus to do the right thing
Imagine if cancer were politicized like this....research would not be funded and innovation would be stunted.
As far as I know, there is no summer team. I think that lacrosse starts in the spring. Soccer practice begins in August.
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There is a summer team for lacrosse in the area. A development team.
Any kid serious these days about sports needs to be on at least one development team a year. Otherwise you're hopelessly behind, and any college scholarship is off the table.
Can you please explain to me how pollution and climate change are completely disconnected?
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Simple. There is pollution. There are insignificant changes in the earth's temperature throughout time. Sometimes it goes up, sometimes down.
There is no proof one causes the other.
We had an entire ice age in which not a single car was on the road. Changes in climate have happened throughout time without a single drop of pollution affecting it.
That does not, however, mean there is nothing wrong with pollution. It is a very bad thing.
There is a summer team for lacrosse in the area. A development team.
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I thought you were talking about the school team, on which Cara participates. Is Cara that serious about the sport that she needs to be on a developmental team in order to get a scholarship? I have no idea.
Nobody is asking Kate to blog about her kids' activities. What was said was that what with how active kids their age are on social media, it's awfully strange that we see pics from filming all the time, or out with Jon having fun, but nothing from other normal activities. It's one hell of a coincidence if they are in fact active and involved in things outside of school/home/filming, school/home/filming, school/home/filming.
Tucker's Mom said...
I'm having this knee-jerk reaction wanting another dog, but otoh, it's too soon.
My emotions are all over the place!
Our bichon is doing really great being a singleton. He's never been an only dog and it seems to suit him.
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My little Labradoodle is having a hard time without his buddy. He is pretty mopey around the house, with big sad puppy eyes when I go out. He does better out walking and, swimming and fetching. Hiwever, he is enjoying the attention he is getting--Comet was a huge white dog (like a muppet when his coat was long), that attracted a lot of attention. Walking around a 3 mile lake trail took 1-1/2 hours because of the frequent stops by people who wanted to hug him. Darwin is a mocha brown, and most people didn't see him until he pushed his way to them. So, I think he does enjoy now being the center of attention.
Last Friday, my daughter's dog ate a rubber ball and had to have emergency surgery. They are leaving on a long-planned camping trip that they planned around their dog, but he is still recuperating and can't go. So, the Ex Nurse Animal Clinic will reopen for 8 days. He is a huge wolfhound mix, who Doesn't listen to me, jerks and drags me and has no sense whatsoever. Oh, and he sheds by the handful. So, I am hoping that this will help me get through my yearnings!
I don't think that there is a right amount of time to wait before getting another dog. I think that I'df our dogs could talk, they would tell us that they just want to be sure that their humans are taken care of. It doesn't reflect on our love for the one that passed.
Formerly Duped--you have certainly had your hands full! I hope things settle down for you soon in the doggie department.
Pittsburgh is another example of a city once so polluted you couldn't hang your laundry out to dry. It's beautiful today.
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It's a disgusting city, and I got very sick there within days of being there.
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When I first read this, I thought you were saying that Pittsburgh is a disgusting city because the post to which you responded ending talking about Pittsburgh and I was wondering why you got sick after being there! lol! Then I re-read and realized it was Cairo.
I am very slow today. It's just too darn hot. It's supposed to be the hottest day of the year, and I believe it.
A little OT, but I occasionally go to a FB page on the Duggars. A rumor? is that JimBoob and Babykins have been called in front of a judge to answer questions re: the molestation because the one remaining family victim who is under 18 is suddenly on her way to join her sister and brother-in-law in El Salvador.
I don't know . . . . just speculation at this point, but interesting.
Admin--you only took one sentence out of my post. I don't see that my comment got posted at all, so here it is again. if you don't publish it, can you tell me why?
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Tucker's Mom said...
I'm having this knee-jerk reaction wanting another dog, but otoh, it's too soon.
My emotions are all over the place!
Our bichon is doing really great being a singleton. He's never been an only dog and it seems to suit him.
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My little Labradoodle is having a hard time without his buddy. He is pretty mopey around the house, with big sad puppy eyes when I go out. He does better out walking and, swimming and fetching. Hiwever, he is enjoying the attention he is getting--Comet was a huge white dog (like a muppet when his coat was long), that attracted a lot of attention. Walking around a 3 mile lake trail took 1-1/2 hours because of the frequent stops by people who wanted to hug him. Darwin is a mocha brown, and most people didn't see him until he pushed his way to them. So, I think he does enjoy now being the center of attention.
Last Friday, my daughter's dog ate a rubber ball and had to have emergency surgery. They are leaving on a long-planned camping trip that they planned around their dog, but he is still recuperating and can't go. So, the Ex Nurse Animal Clinic will reopen for 8 days. He is a huge wolfhound mix, who Doesn't listen to me, jerks and drags me and has no sense whatsoever. Oh, and he sheds by the handful. So, I am hoping that this will help me get through my yearnings!
I don't think that there is a right amount of time to wait before getting another dog. I think that I'df our dogs could talk, they would tell us that they just want to be sure that their humans are taken care of. It doesn't reflect on our love for the one that passed.
Formerly Duped--you have certainly had your hands full! I hope things settle down for you soon in the doggie department.
We had an entire ice age in which not a single car was on the road. Changes in climate have happened throughout time without a single drop of pollution affecting it.
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Polution from dinosaur gas? Maybe there were prehistoric English Bulldogs. I know that bulldog gas can sometimes make you cry and has probably created a hole in the ozone!
admin said, "What was said was that what with how active kids their age are on social media, it's awfully strange that we see pics from filming all the time, or out with Jon having fun, but nothing from other normal activities."
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Kids who just turned eleven and still in the lower grades are very active on social media? Do most of them have FB and Twitter accounts? Darn, I think I need to get out more! :)
Ex nurse said, "So I am guessing that you also rink pollution is s scam? Because green energy practices also reduce pollution. Are we still waiting on the science of that? I guess we can go back to visible smog now."
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I thought we were discussing Global Warming, also known as Climate Change/ How is pollution related to GW and why would anyone think that pollution is a scam? Cough, cough, wiping my eyes. Air quality is really bad here today. Is it smog-free under the veranda?
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Polution from dinosaur gas?
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Had to laugh. I just read a title of some article lately about a cow's methane gas and global warming. (didn't read the article)
Some of those dinosaurs were pretty big. Their poo had to be HUGE! That would make alot of methane gas!!
Comet was a huge white dog (like a muppet when his coat was long), that attracted a lot of attention. Walking around a 3 mile lake trail took 1-1/2 hours because of the frequent stops by people who wanted to hug him. Darwin is a mocha brown, and most people didn't see him until he pushed his way to them. So, I think he does enjoy now being the center of attention.
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Wow, same thing with our Beardie. Although he wasn't a giant Muppet, he was so incredibly unique looking. I don't think there was a time we took him out and about that someone didn't come up and ask what kind of dog he was. They'd come clear across the street to pet him!
He really wasn't keen on strangers, either!
Poor dear, too good looking for his own good.
Well, I literally just got done Bissel-ing up my bichon's gooey poo in the laundry room, so I think I'm good right now ;-)
I am very slow today. It's just too darn hot. It's supposed to be the hottest day of the year, and I believe it.
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It's gross out today. I'm so glad I mowed the lawn last week when we had several gorgeous, cooler days.
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A little OT, but I occasionally go to a FB page on the Duggars. A rumor? is that JimBoob and Babykins have been called in front of a judge to answer questions re: the molestation because the one remaining family victim who is under 18 is suddenly on her way to join her sister and brother-in-law in El Salvador.
I don't know . . . . just speculation at this point, but interesting.
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Hmm.... it's been a bit too quiet on the Smugger front lately.
Question...
If the kids' friends go on vacation with them and are filmed, are they paid by TLC and the network takes care of their food and lodging, or does Kate foot the bill for them, or must each of them come up with their own money for the trips? Just wondering...
Polution from dinosaur gas? Maybe there were prehistoric English Bulldogs. I know that bulldog gas can sometimes make you cry and has probably created a hole in the ozone!
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Methane gas is an issue!
Air quality is really bad here today. Is it smog-free under the veranda?
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I hope it's cool under there and global warming hasn't yet affected the lower level of the veranda!
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I hope they do activities but I have to agree there is little evidence they do. If they do, Kate clearly never has much interest in it to find it worthy of a tweet. In this day in age where if they're out and about it's on social media, we have never once seen any social media posts about activities other than Cara's lacrosse.
Cara appears to do lacrosse, but couldn't have been on the summer team without missing a lot due to filming. She needs the summer practice if she wants a scholarship one day. It is easy to get left behind in your progression if you don't take part in those opportunities.
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Maybe she's just ENJOYING the sport without vying for a future scholarship.
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I am very slow today. It's just too darn hot. It's supposed to be the hottest day of the year, and I believe it.
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We just went through 3 days of that heat. Temps high 80's to 90. Heat index of 99 one day. Horrible humidity. I had my weekend of 12 hr days at work in an already hot humid cheese plant. No relief except in my car on break with the air cond. running.
Hope you find a way to stay cool. It is better today Thank god.
It's gross out today. I'm so glad I mowed the lawn last week when we had several gorgeous, cooler days.
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It's beyond gross. I'm glad that Mr. Mower Boy has a riding mower and it's not mowing time until the end of the week. Otherwise, I'd tell him to just wait until it cools down, even if that means the grass would be knee-high. I don't want anyone having a heat stroke out there.
Maybe she's just ENJOYING the sport without vying for a future scholarship.
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That was my thought. So many kids are on school teams because they enjoy the sport, the team spirit, and being involved with their peers and they're not in it expecting scholarships. I played softball, basketball and was on the tennis team. I loved it, but never expected to get a scholarship out of it. We don't know how serious Cara is about the sport. Time will tell.
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Question...
If the kids' friends go on vacation with them and are filmed, are they paid by TLC and the network takes care of their food and lodging, or does Kate foot the bill for them, or must each of them come up with their own money for the trips? Just wondering...
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I've assumed that TLC has been footing the bill for everyone, although I doubt the kids' friends are drawing a salary.
I think an interesting question is as a parent, would you allow your child to participate in the filming?
I'd be very conflicted as a parent.
He is a huge wolfhound mix, who Doesn't listen to me, jerks and drags me and has no sense whatsoever. Oh, and he sheds by the handful. So, I am hoping that this will help me get through my yearnings
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lol!! It will just make you want to get a Yorkie or toy poodle!
We had an entire ice age in which not a single car was on the road. Changes in climate have happened throughout time without a single drop of pollution affecting it.
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There weren't factories or cars during the last glacial period, which was what, something like 10,000 years ago? :)
One of the biggest clues I've seen that shows these kids don't do much is how much Kate frequently tweets that they are all at home hanging around the house on the weekend.
Precisely.
Thanks, ladies.It was a bit soon for me to get a new pup.I was deeply attached to our dear cockapoo who went through so much following spinal surgery, only to succumb to a deadly virus. We got this pup mainly for our daughter who has depression issues. It may be our last dog, if she lives, say, 15 years. (famous last words! ) I forgot how much work they are, and now with health issues!. She rarely sleeps past 4 a.m, is chewy and rambunctious and we have had to rearrange the house to avoid her eating everything - she's quite the shoe thief and loves a hand broom. She's cute, a little terrier mix, from NC. The training, expense, vet visits, well- is it bad to say I have not yet bonded with her? I'm sure I will-I am still grieving though...at least my daughter is doing well and I am a dog lover and puppies grow up quickly.
I can't see TFW footing the bill for anything let alone anything that is being filmed. I am guessing here but I think the twins will not participate without having a friend(s) along as companions and that issue becomes part of TLC's expense. I'm guessing again but I don't think the friend(s) would be compensated as such, merely meals and lodging.
As a parent I would not allow my child(children) to be part of the staged production designed for the entertainment of others.
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She's cute, a little terrier mix, from NC. The training, expense, vet visits, well- is it bad to say I have not yet bonded with her?
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Not at all! I had our former bichon before I met and married DH, so I was single and juggling a puppy and a job.
And man, he was a little shit as a puppy!!
I/we loved him so, so much and were devastated why he passed at 16 1/2. The love grew over the years, very, very deep.
Give it time and allow yourself to be upset and frustrated at times! It's a tough job raising up puppies and dogs.
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Maybe she's just ENJOYING the sport without vying for a future scholarship.
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Amen!
It's beyond gross. I'm glad that Mr. Mower Boy has a riding mower and it's not mowing time until the end of the week. Otherwise, I'd tell him to just wait until it cools down, even if that means the grass would be knee-high. I don't want anyone having a heat stroke out there.
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Same here. I called my Weeding Boys and told them not to come this week. There is no reason to subject anyone to this heat. Since there is no rain in the forecast, the weeds aren't going anywhere. If anything, they'll be scorched and dry up!
I'm guessing again but I don't think the friend(s) would be compensated as such, merely meals and lodging.
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As well as air fare?
"One of the biggest clues I've seen that shows these kids don't do much is how much Kate frequently tweets that they are all at home hanging around the house on the weekend."
Precisely.
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But many activities, such as clubs and sports, and even music lessons take place after school.
I think an interesting question is as a parent, would you allow your child to participate in the filming?
I'd be very conflicted as a parent.
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Nope. I wouldn't even be conflicted. My answer would be no. My kids would not be used for the entertainment of others, even though it's the G kids who are at the center of attention.
It's interesting how quite a few incidents and/or scandals were responsible for ending the chances of the Presidency for some, such as Mary Jo's death in the Chappaquiddick tragedy, while others have emerged unscathed and just plow through with no repercussions. What will be Hillary's fate? Stay tuned.
Checking in to say hi! I am completely obsessed with Big Brother! It's fun! And a really good season with many twists and turns. For a funny satire and summary of what's going on, check
https://m.youtube.com/user/TheNewWilShow
Re climate change, and sea level rise, we have a place in the outer banks of nc. The purchase was a gamble, as projections are for a good chunk of the area to be underwater in fifty years. We will enjoy it now! Things are different with the water, the Albemarle sound is now warmer and it's a bull shark nursery.
Re pollution, a friend flies to China every few months, and he says you can't even see Beijing from the plane, the pollution is so bad.
Interesting topics, I love to watch the Weather Geek show on Weather Channel to see them discuss all this stuff. And Weather Underground is going to have a new show too, what fun!
New Atlantic basin disturbance, Invest 96L! Excuse me, I have to go watch the tropical update to see if we might have a Labor day hurricane!
Re pollution, a friend flies to China every few months, and he says you can't even see Beijing from the plane, the pollution is so bad.
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It's awful to see the throngs of Chinese people walking around in their daily lives wearing masks.
About a dozen years ago, DH and I spent a couple days in London and the air quality was so bad that my asthma was VERY hard to control.
Scary.
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I think an interesting question is as a parent, would you allow your child to participate in the filming?
I'd be very conflicted as a parent.
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Nope. I wouldn't even be conflicted. My answer would be no. My kids would not be used for the entertainment of others, even though it's the G kids who are at the center of attention.
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My thoughts exactly. I don't understand why any parent would be conflicted. For me personally, it would be a no-brainer. Nope, not gonna happen on my watch.
First of all, filming aside, this is Kate we're talking about and there's no way I'd leave my kid in her charge, EVER.
Second, even if I did trust and like the parent, I certainly wouldn't allow my child to be involved in the filming of any "so-called" reality show.
One of the most ridiculous statements the sheep make is that, "you would do it (being exploit my children to become famous) too".
No, YOU would. The mere fact that you support this woman means you condone her actions. Actually, you not only condone but outright praise them in your tweets and posts.
Year after year, episode after episode, interview after interview, special after special...how can you stand witness and still think this woman is the pinnacle of motherhood?
No. Just no.
Serendipity said... 114
It's interesting how quite a few incidents and/or scandals were responsible for ending the chances of the Presidency for some, such as Mary Jo's death in the Chappaquiddick tragedy, while others have emerged unscathed and just plow through with no repercussions. What will be Hillary's fate? Stay tuned.
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The latest on email-gate. Can she dig her way out of this one?
http://news.yahoo.com/us-305-clinton-emails-might-classified-data-193217062--politics.html
Has Kate scratched BV from her list of heroes? Did she throw this BFF under the bus, or is she just ignoring him? Any mention of him? At one time he was her Knight In Shining Armor.
I guess some of the sheeple are still faithful to him, but you are known by the company you keep. Speaks volumes. Have they received their settlement checks from that class-action lawsuit? I really haven't been following it.
Sheri (#117), I think you expressed your feelings so eloquently.
And I agree with every word.
The latest on email-gate. Can she dig her way out of this one?
http://news.yahoo.com/us-305-clinton-emails-might-classified-data-193217062--politics.html
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Ouch, the comments are scathing.
Admin-- I see my original post now. Blogger can be weird sometimes!
Duped said...
The training, expense, vet visits, well- is it bad to say I have not yet bonded with her? I'm sure I will-I am still grieving though...
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No, it isn't wrong. Your new pup has turned into a bigger project and expense than you anticipated. I can see where that might delay bonding, on the heels of losing your other pup. Sounds like you are doing everything possible to take care of this puppy. Bonding will happen when it happens....can't force it.
Year after year, episode after episode, interview after interview, special after special...how can you stand witness and still think this woman is the pinnacle of motherhood? (Sheri...117).
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Excellent comments, Sheri.
I think it's the middle school mentality. Many of them have never grown up. Materialism is their priority and fame and fortune is everything. It's the gimme gimme fans who want what Kate has, or want to be just like her. They can't see the whole picture, and their own kids would be the means to their end, which is getting everything for nothing, and if that means putting your kids on display, then so be it. If it works for Kate, it should work for them.
Regarding immaturity among the fans, I was reading her timeline a bit ago and saw this...
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TrailerDweller,Obese1, WrinkledUpHag,Buggie, ChanceTheUgMug having conniption fits cuz kateplusmy8 on Florida vaca! http://t.co/wRWInK2OuU
I have no idea who this person is, but I will never understand how someone, perhaps a parent or grandparent, takes to Twitter with something like this. It's not funny and does nothing more than reflect a Mean Girls Middle School attitude. What would their children think? What would their grandchildren think?
I guess they just never grew up. When you think about it, it's kind of sad. Or, they could just be crying for attention, which really is pathetic. I don't know. I just don't get it and most likely never will.
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The training, expense, vet visits, well- is it bad to say I have not yet bonded with her? I'm sure I will-I am still grieving though...
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Totally normal. I went through that with my dog. There was a period where he was just my cute new dog. And then one day you wake up and he's your "child" and it's all good. It will happen.
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TrailerDweller,Obese1, WrinkledUpHag,Buggie, ChanceTheUgMug having conniption fits cuz kateplusmy8 on Florida vaca! http://t.co/wRWInK2OuU
I have no idea who this person is, but I will never understand how someone, perhaps a parent or grandparent, takes to Twitter with something like this. It's not funny and does nothing more than reflect a Mean Girls Middle School attitude. What would their children think? What would their grandchildren think?
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Maybe I'm just in a totally immature mood but that funny graphic of someone having a conniption in front of their computer screen kind of struck me as funny.
I mean it is kind of silly to be upset over that woman, no matter what said you are on. I don't mind sharing a mutual laugh. It is what it is.
Ouch, the comments are scathing.
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They certainly are, and it's not only from the GOP voters. There are scathing comments from Democrats. People just don't trust her, and for good reasons.
Ouch, the comments are scathing.
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They certainly are, and it's not only from the GOP voters. There are scathing comments from Democrats. People just don't trust her, and for good reasons.
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Everyone has a "gone too far" point and I think she's hit it.
We, as a country, can and should do better. We, as women, can definitely do better.
I am fascinated as others have said how some people turn up over and over, seemingly immune from scandal and disgrace. I guess some turds really won't flush.
Maybe I'm just in a totally immature mood but that funny graphic of someone having a conniption in front of their computer screen kind of struck me as funny.
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I looked at it, and I didn't think it was all that funny. I guess it's because, like the poster said, it's immature and done to bait the non-fans. For this reason and in this context, I think it's rather juvenile. It seems that some of the fans just want to get the "haters" to come out and play. I suppose you really can't blame them. With the exception of the six or so sheep left, and only a few drive-by teen fans and bots, Kate's Twitter is dead.
Then again, I need a rumspringa chaser tonight. It's so dang hot.
I guess some turds really won't flush.
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Teflon-coated Turds with Turd filling.
I am fascinated as others have said how some people turn up over and over, seemingly immune from scandal and disgrace. I guess some turds really won't flush.
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Like TFW!!
Tucker's Mom and FlimsyFlamsy,
Totally agree 100 PERCENT with your posts!
Tucker's, your Sherri post was EXACTLY how I feel about
Sherri Shepard. She is insane.
...and Bob Woodward speaks out:
http://nypost.com/2015/08/17/hillary-looking-more-like-nixon-as-email-scandal-deepens/
Bob Woodward??? Holy sh&t!!
Those emails were NOT about Chelsea's wedding. She....LIED.
Sleepless In Seattle said... 133
...and Bob Woodward speaks out:
http://nypost.com/2015/08/17/hillary-looking-more-like-nixon-as-email-scandal-deepens/
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"The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward laid it out Monday: “You’ve got a massive amount of data. It, in a way, reminds me of the Nixon tapes: thousands of hours of secretly recorded conversations that Nixon thought were exclusively his.”
Then came ABC News’ report that a backup server likely holds all the e-mails Clinton said she’d deleted — which could open up a whole new front in the probe.......
And that’s the heart of this mess: the remarkable arrogance with which Clinton puts herself above the law, about the rules that apply to everyone else — from her decision to use a private server in the first place, to her deletions, to the long refusal to turn the server over until the FBI declared a criminal investigation."
Be still my heart. I'll go to bed with a smile on my face tonight.
Bob Woodward??? Holy sh&t!!
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lol! That's what I said when I saw it. He didn't say much, but he did make a comment!
How will this be covered up, and who will be the one (or ones) engaged to do the covering?
Elena Jackson @ElenaMackJack 22m22 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 @MrsMelon35 im pretty sure she doesn't let them go because the whole class will be bombarded by paparazzi, ruining the trip
I don't know if this person is serious, or if this is sarcasm, but it's really funny. Right...a multitude of paps finds out that the kids are going on a bus trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. They follow the bus from Lancaster to the zoo, whip out their press cards to avoid admission costs, follow the kids through all of the exhibits, hide behind the giraffe house, pop out at the monkey cage, scaring the kids and making the trip miserable for everyone. Sure, they do. The kids are so much in media demand.
Why, then, aren't they "bombarded" at the local movie theater or Target?
Sleepless In Seattle (#137), I enjoyed your scenario! As if the
tups go to school in matching clothes, 3 boys and 3 girls, and
people immediately spot them as the G kids. It'd be
pandemonium, I tell ya! Those paps better wear false
mustaches and funny hats, so's to blend in with the crowd.
No point risking the pictures of the century!
And if their mom was with them, she wouldn't necessarily
be spotted beside them. More likely she'd be picking up
the rear in her high heels, with her head down, and she'd
be tweeting about being bored.
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Elena Jackson @ElenaMackJack 22m22 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 @MrsMelon35 im pretty sure she doesn't let them go because the whole class will be bombarded by paparazzi, ruining the trip
I don't know if this person is serious, or if this is sarcasm, but it's really funny
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And sadly ironic. The children whom Kate continues to offer up to the world cannot be protected from it.
Tucker's Mom (#139), protecting her children seems to be way,
way down on TFW's to do list, doesn't it? She's praised by the
fans for providing her kids with a luxurious lifestyle, but she lacks
the basic human instinct to keep them out of harm's way. "Hey,
America, look at the birthday card my kids gave me, with very
personal emotions expressed on it!" Not a thought to how that
violation of their privacy, of that tender, intimate, parent/child
relationship, might somehow hurt them. She had a need for
an ego boost, and chose the most efficient way to receive it.
Their needs will never, ever come first.
Okay, this isn't funny any more. Trump is destroying the Republican Party. IMO, of course. As a Canadian.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/18/politics/donald-trump-presidential-poll-debate/index.html
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@Kateplusmy8 @MrsMelon35 im pretty sure she doesn't let them go because the whole class will be bombarded by paparazzi, ruining the trip
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I took a look at her profile picture and It looks like she graduated from 8th grade in 2015 so I'm going to give her a pass on this.
Hillary Clinton seems to be trying the "I don't know nothin' about birthing babies or technology defense". Looks like it isn't going to work.
She and her husband have evaded and avoided consequences for most of the political lifetime.
Maybe...not this time. God, I hope. We don't need more scandal in the oval office. I do not want a President who feels as they are above the law. Read any book about the White House years during Clinton's time. The lack of respect for the White House is appalling.
(I really don't want to share my strong opinions in this blog. Sorry. Just couldn't keep silent one more moment.)
I must have typed that last post with some emotional intensity. It contains several errors. Sorry. I have to limit my TV time. I get over-engaged sometimes!
Hillary Clinton seems to be trying the "I don't know nothin' about birthing babies or technology defense". Looks like it isn't going to work.
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The GWTW references abound:
"Clinton apparently overlearned the lesson of Whitewater; as God is her witness, she would never be subpoenaed again."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/hillary-clintons-political-mindset-on-full-display/2015/08/17/fc2b271a-4501-11e5-846d-02792f854297_story.html?hpid=z6
;-)
Tucker's Mom, thank you for that link.
Paul Petersen had a good post on facebook today.
https://www.facebook.com/minorcon?fref=nf
When is a Public Life “Over?”
Too many responders of our public posts tell us to “get over it.” The Duggars, they tell us, are done and gone. The sun has set on our time in the sun. Time to move on.
Oh really? Memory is one thing, the Internet is another. Nothing is “gone.”
Images, posts, impressions and press coverage no longer “go away.” Wrap your mind around “forever.”
That’s what we live with.
I used to look forward to the Encyclopedia Britannica’s yearbook. We were “lifetime members.” The print version, a leather-bound yearbook, is a thing of the past. The Britannica is now on-line…all of it. Your hand-held Smart Phone can access all of it.
Fame in this day and age does not “go away.” In words and images, it is always there on the Internet. Too many people don’t yet understand what it’s like to deal with “forever.”
The members of A Minor Consideration are here to teach you about the life-time consequences of notoriety, good or bad. Pay attention. We live with it every day while you remain safe in your anonymity.
Former kid stars are the canary in the coal mine. Wake up to reality. You are not exempt from the new reality. You are being tracked, catalogued, captured without your consent, and catalogued…accessible with just a couple of clicks.
A German woman, 65 years-old, already the mother to ten children ages Ten to Forty-Four, gave birth to quadruplets just three months ago. The preemies are leaving the hospital today. Fifty years from now you can find out all about them with a couple of clicks, and the children did not provide Informed Consent. All fourteen children will be affected, forever. Did they know the consequences when they were born?
How could they? They were children.
Paul Petersen
Catching up on a couple of days worth of posts here. It's been so cool and peaceful under the veranda that I haven't wanted to bother with TFMJG.
There's nothing to indicate that Jon was working over the weekend. His business web page doesn't indicate a booking. There's also nothing to suggest that this trip to the beach involved a hotel stay. It's an easy drive from their home. Maybe it was a day trip. And maybe, just maybe, Jon took the kids to the beach so they could enjoy being at the beach. They didn't have to worry about filming schedules, following directors' orders (or their mother's, for that matter), showing something they didn't want shown, or any of the other hassles involved in filming an (un)reality TV show. They could just relax, be just a group of kids at the beach, and do as they please.
I don't agree with that tweeter who said the whole class would be bombarded with paps if the G kids went on class trips. But, if she (he?) just graduated from 8th grade, she expresses herself better than 99.99% of the rest of the Sheeple. Or TFMJG, for that matter.
Ignoring all the political discussions and going back under the veranda, where it is cool, pollution free, and filled with good company and plenty of rumspringa.
"The members of A Minor Consideration are here to teach you about the life-time consequences of notoriety, good or bad. Pay attention. We live with it every day while you remain safe in your anonymity."
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This sums it up perfectly for me. These reality tv kids are more notorious than famous and certainly are not celebrities with any talent. They have zero ability to fathom what their infamous parents have gotten them into and have been indentured servants in this game of "lets make tv so my parents and TLC can become rich and famous".
The G kids will never have anonymity and privacy.
It's been sold for 30 pieces of silver.
If I were a parent, which I'm not, I not only wouldn't allow my kids to be filmed for a reality show, I also wouldn't want them exposed to TFMJG. The G kids would be welcome in my home any time, but I would never want my kids at theirs. TFMJG is just too unstable and over the top. I don't think any kid needs to be exposed to that kind of behavior. There's plenty of time for them to learn about people like that when they're older and better prepared to deal with it.
Hi veranda ladies. I think we have a couple of posters on dialysis here. By MIL is starting fulltime. Most likely no transplant for her. What is the schedule like. Is it painful? I will be one of the people taking her. Do I wait? I have so many questions. and to be honest, I am squeamish. Any testamonies would be appreciated. I am terrified we are going to be taking her in. Sounds awful, I know. She and my hubby are very close, that is another story. I am nearing retirement and looking forward to traveling, visiting grands and old friends.
Lydia Lurker for this topic
Imagine if cancer were politicized like this....research would not be funded and innovation would be stunted
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If you don't think cancer is politicized then let me show you some beautiful ocean view property. Sorry to be snarky but cancer is synonymous with money. Big pharm has so many drugs out there not yet released due to lobbyist interests. I firmly believe the cure for cancer is among us, as is AIDS. Fact is hospitals and doctors make a fortune off cancer treatments, scans, blood screens, check ups. And cancer treatment centers of America is the biggest Devil of them all. I work in healthcare and no too much that would scare and terrify the average person. The bottom line starts with how to bill the insurance co for the most payback. It is hideous.
Hillary Clinton seems to be trying the "I don't know nothin' about birthing babies or technology defense". Looks like it isn't going to work.
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And the Bill Clinton defense, "I did not have sex with that woman." I know nothing about it. Then the blue dress surfaces. Oops. Well, it wasn't *really* sex.
Pink Ribbin, Inc. is an interesting documentary about cancer.
I looked at it, and I didn't think it was all that funny. I guess it's because, like the poster said, it's immature and done to bait the non-fans. For this reason and in this context, I think it's rather juvenile. It seems that some of the fans just want to get the "haters" to come out and play
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I agree with the comments by summerbreeze (124). When looked at from the perspective of the fans baiting the non-fans, it isn't funny, but immature. The unfortunate thing is that the sheeple bait the haters when things get mundane on Kate's twitter, trying to get a rise out of them, and the non-fans take the bait. That's when it becomes a middle-school mentality and just plain ridiculous on both sides. I noticed that fan posted the same thing once before with the same graphic, and I guess it didn't get the attention for which she was hoping, so she tried it again. Kind of Milo-esque. I, too, find it sad that these are parents and grandparents who have nothing more to do than go tit-for-tat with the opposition, resorting to such immaturity.
" And maybe, just maybe, Jon took the kids to the beach so they could enjoy being at the beach. They didn't have to worry about filming schedules,"
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Amen. A lazy summer day at the beach, relaxing without having to be under the direction of the crew, enjoying the rides on the pier and eating funnel cake and pizza without being told in what order you have to eat them and without doing it to entertain a few fans who get a kick out of watching other peoples' children.
Ingrid, thanks for posting Paul's comments. He knows what it's about. He's lived it. It's sad that the reality parents just plow ahead, believing that the only way to make memories and money is by filming the heck out of their kids. The thing is, those memories may not turn out to be all sunshine and roses. But, at least they have the material things at their disposal. Kate's been successful in seeing to that. Mother Knows Best.
All those runs, anything with a Pink Ribbon is a business. I refuse to purchase or contribute to anything Pink Ribbon. Total scam.
Zelda, I agree cancer is politicized but the rest of what you're saying makes no sense. There is no cure for "cancer" because there are many, many types of cancer. There can't be only one cure. And I have worked in pharmaceuticals in research and development and know people who still are. No one is developing drugs just to not sell them. They want to make money. Conspiracy theories help no one.
I'm a little unnerved by all the political talk here. I have very strong feelings about the current state of our society. I'm not going to say which direction. I am trying very hard, on FB and on here, to scroll on past and not let it upset me. I worry that we have gotten to a point as a society that no matter what the arguments no minds will change. Attacks are very vicious.
I'm not totally sure what point I'm making. Partly venting. Could we maybe skip some of the politics and climate change and do something lighthearted?
An idea: I need advice on healthy snacks, not much salt, no raisins (eww), but not boring like plain popcorn. Go.
Zelda said... 156
All those runs, anything with a Pink Ribbon is a business. I refuse to purchase or contribute to anything Pink Ribbon. Total scam.
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Interesting. I've felt that way for years but didn't want to open my mouth and be called "negative". The salaries of the people that run some of the huge charities are astronomical.
I feel the same way about the climate change arguments. As long as governments have an excuse to tack on another tax or some rich SOB like Al Gore continue to line their pockets, count me out. That doesn't mean I throw garbage out the window of my car or think pollution of our planet isn't a problem. Remember when coke came in glass bottles and you returned them and got your money back? I digress.
I remember the year that all the "celebrities" showed up to the Oscars in the "smart" cars. Did no one stop to think that most of them got to L.A. in their private jets? That they all have multiple huge homes with the A/C cranked up?
My former boss and his wife made a big show of washing out tin cans (wasting water, IMO) and recycling every scrap of paper (more heavy trucks on the road, IMO). Yet they had a cottage that is 2 1/2 hours drive and they took both cars and drove back and forth several times a week. Of course, the electric was running in both properties, whether they were there or not, not to mention the fuel and the resulting pollution from their cars.
We used to have one truck pick up garbage once a week. Now we have the garbage truck, the recycling truck, the yard waste truck and the large item truck. Where does it end?
I sometimes feel that people don't see the forest for the trees.
*rant over for now
If you don't think cancer is politicized then let me show you some beautiful ocean view property.
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Where? :)) I'll take a look. It's so hot here that even being able to see an ocean would be delightful!
Jeanne (#158), I'm a fan of plain rice cakes with a bit of
peanut butter spread on them. All that crunching makes
it feel like you're really feasting on something!
An idea: I need advice on healthy snacks, not much salt, no raisins (eww), but not boring like plain popcorn. Go.
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Have you bought Kate's cookbook, or asked her? lol!
Just don't ask her if she defrosts the cookies before she puts them in the lunch boxes!
Jeanne: I like protein bars, a tasty snack in many flavors for on-the-go or part of lunch etc . Some have more fiber, some more protein, some less sugar. Not to be confused with Kate's promo for Bella bars- no-name grocery brands are fine
Jeanne said, " I worry that we have gotten to a point as a society that no matter what the arguments no minds will change. Attacks are very vicious."
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At one time I thought that this probably was true, but in this campaign, I think that a lot of people have been listening to arguments and changing their minds, especially when it comes to the trustworthiness of candidates. Americans are just sick and tired of liars and scandals in the White House. It should be an interesting campaign.
Zelda said, " Fact is hospitals and doctors make a fortune off cancer treatments, scans, blood screens, check ups."
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But if there is a drug out there to cure cancer, wouldn't they be making money off the sale of that drug, as well as screenings, scans, treatment, etc? Even with a drug, there would still be the need for care and supervision of people taking that drug.
P.J. said, "I sometimes feel that people don't see the forest for the trees."
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It's kind of like Kate and that ridiculous blog she posted. If you have a pool, swim in it. I you don't, build it. Buy three cars and use the most gas efficient one, depending on where you are going.
Jeanne, please check out Two Moms in the Raw. They are wheat free, dairy free, Gluten Free, Kosher and handmade. You would not think they could pull a flavor from all those requirements, but they do.
Their granola bars are really good. My hubby calls them my bird seed bars.
Sometimes, you can find their products on a TJ Maxx food shelf. They have a website for ordering also.
Jeanne, you could go with popcorn and add flavorings to it -- like cheese or cinnamon or toss in honey. Salsa and baked tortilla chips. There are some kits you can buy at the grocery store that are chicken or tuna salad plus some crackers. Those are very good. I'm diabetic, and I used to keep those in my desk at work for when I needed a quick protein/carb boost. Veggies and dip are always a good snack. A bag of baby carrots, some cucumber slices, grape tomatoes and whatever other raw veg you like. Half a mini bagel spread with cream cheese and add a cucumber slice, a tomato slice and some onion.
I read this a while ago and it made me smile.
We didn't recycle in the good old days because we didn't have the green thing
In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bag because plastic bags weren't good for the environment. The woman apologized to him and explained, "We didn't have the green thing back in my day." The clerk responded, "That's our problem today. The former generation did not care enough to save our environment."
He was right, that generation didn't have the green thing in its day. Back then, they returned their milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over.
So they really were recycled. But they didn't have the green thing back in that customer's day.
In her day, they walked upstairs, because they didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. They walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time they had to go two blocks.
But she was right. They didn't have the green thing in her day.
Back then, they washed the baby's diapers because they didn't have the throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts - wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.
But that old lady is right, they didn't have the green thing back in her day.
Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house - not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief, not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, they blended and stirred by hand because they didn't have electric machines to do everything for you. When they packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, they used a wadded up old newspaper to cushion it, not styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
Back then, they didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on human power. They exercised by working so they didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.
But she's right, they didn't have the green thing back then.
They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink of water. They refilled their writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and they replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But they didn't have the green thing back then.
Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And they didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.
But isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful the old folks
were just because they didn't have the green thing back then?
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Remember when coke came in glass bottles and you returned them and got your money back? I digress.
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I remember Frank's soda in glass quart bottles and a wooden crate!
Black Cherry Wisniak. Yum!
Oh, and milk deliveries, too!
We used to have one truck pick up garbage once a week. Now we have the garbage truck, the recycling truck, the yard waste truck and the large item truck. Where does it end?
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We have all of them, too! Can't keep track what day is what!
Sherry Baby said... 162
An idea: I need advice on healthy snacks, not much salt, no raisins (eww), but not boring like plain popcorn. Go.
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Have you bought Kate's cookbook, or asked her? lol!
Just don't ask her if she defrosts the cookies before she puts them in the lunch boxes!
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Kate hummus! Mmmm...pucker up!
I carry around Nature Valley bars and water with me at all times when I'm out and about.
It's kind of like Kate and that ridiculous blog she posted. If you have a pool, swim in it. I you don't, build it. Buy three cars and use the most gas efficient one, depending on where you are going.
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And rack up gas points at Giant by buying cartons full of disposable paper products.
I've been a bit obsessed with Boom Chicka Pop popcorn. Somehow, a big bag jumps into my cart every time I go to Costco lately...
Jeanne, more snack ideas. There's always the old standby of peanut butter crackers, or cheese and crackers. Sliced strawberries and bananas drizzled with a little bit of honey. Apple slices. Combine those apple slices with some peanut butter for dipping, or a couple of pieces of cheese and you have good fats/good carbs/protein together. Google some diabetic sites for snack suggestions. They are all healthy, low calorie, easy to assemble snacks and you don't have to be diabetic to enjoy them.
Veggies and dip are always a good snack. A bag of baby carrots, some cucumber slices, grape tomatoes and whatever other raw veg you like. Half a mini bagel spread with cream cheese and add a cucumber slice, a tomato slice and some onion.
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You're making me hungry. When it's this hot outside, I don't feel like cooking or having a big meal. What you posted just may be my supper! I think I just may "pick around" tonight! Thanks!
I am a huge fan of the insulated Tervis cups that I fill with ice water and bring in the car ( Bed Bath & Beond).
Also pretzels.
Kate hummus! Mmmm...pucker up!
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lol!!
Lemon tree, very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet,
But the fruit of the lemon is impossible to eat.
Little baby cucumbers and zucchini. Great for dipping into your home-made garlic hummus. And little multi colored peppers, sliced thinly.
Yogurt with granola on top.
I tried to make cucumber water. I don't like it. I'm going to try strawberry water next.
Tucker's Mom (#169), I don't know what the heck Black Cherry
Wisniak soda is, but could you please pass me a frosty bottle
under the veranda? Er, um, just so I know how it tastes, in
case anyone asks me! If they don't make it anymore, I'll wait
until you find some on ebay -- although it might be fermented
by now (in which case I'll share my bottle with the gang!).
Jeanne said... 158
''I'm a little unnerved by all the political talk here. I have very strong feelings about the current state of our society. I'm not going to say which direction. I am trying very hard, on FB and on here, to scroll on past and not let it upset me. I worry that we have gotten to a point as a society that no matter what the arguments no minds will change. Attacks are very vicious.
I'm not totally sure what point I'm making. Partly venting. Could we maybe skip some of the politics and climate change and do something lighthearted?''
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Me too Jeanne, me too! The lyrics to FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH keep going through my mind.
''There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear''
and later on in the song
''What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side''
Maybe it's time for a food/snack topic?
DH and I love an entree salad with canned tuna. I put a whole bunch of fun stuff in, like olives, feta, peppadews, artichoke hearts. We split a can of albacore tuna and top with our choice of dressing.
It's very filling but not heavy.
Tonight is bean and cheese quesadillas with creamy tomato basil soup.
Tucker's Mom said... 169
I remember Frank's soda in glass quart bottles and a wooden crate!
Black Cherry Wisniak. Yum!
Oh, and milk deliveries, too!
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I still have a couple of those milk bottles in my 'old stuff' kitchen cabinet.
Mom used to wash and rinse them out, put the money (yep, loose change) for the milk inside the bottle and set it on the doorstep the night before. If she wanted butter or cream she'd write a note to the milkman, roll it up and put it in the neck of the bottle.
I am thrilled and delighted when I see some of those milktrucks back around town with renewed life as food/snack trucks.
Oh and we'd line the kitchen garbage can with yesterday's newspaper if we ran out of brown paper grocery bags. Every home had a burning barrel outside the back fence, but you couldn't burn on Monday because it was washday and people hung their clothes on the line to dry.
We're not allowed to burn fallen leaves anymore, either. I used to love that delicious odor.
Oh dear. I'm waxing nostalgic now.
FlimsyFlamsy said... 179
Tucker's Mom (#169), I don't know what the heck Black Cherry
Wisniak soda is, but could you please pass me a frosty bottle
under the veranda? Er, um, just so I know how it tastes, in
case anyone asks me! If they don't make it anymore, I'll wait
until you find some on ebay -- although it might be fermented
by now (in which case I'll share my bottle with the gang!).
August 18, 2015 at 12:51 PM
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Oops, it's Wishniak and most any Philadelphian of a certain age remembers it!
Black cherry soda. It was reeeeeeally good!
Over and Out said...
P.J. said, "I sometimes feel that people don't see the forest for the trees."
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It's kind of like Kate and that ridiculous blog she posted. If you have a pool, swim in it. I you don't, build it. Buy three cars and use the most gas efficient one, depending on where you are going.
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Exactly. What a doofus. Building a pool is economical because you don't have to pay for swim passes. SMH BTW, I wonder how much of her basement/freezer hoard gets outdated before she uses it? Oh, wait, doesn't matter if it's spoiled. The kids get it in their lunch anyway.
FWIW, I think the political talk has been very civilized. That said, it doesn't take much to get heated.
It's been an interesting time in politics.
Still no support from Kate for "His Honor"!
We're not allowed to burn fallen leaves anymore, either. I used to love that delicious odor.
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We still burn leaves here, and that smell, on a crisp fall evening, is nothing short of orgasmic.
Oh dear. I'm waxing nostalgic now.
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Great memories! Love the "burning barrel".
Milk bottles and waxing nostalgic...
http://lifewithldub.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-demise-of-milkman-story.html
I still have my grandmother's old metal "Cream Top Dairy" milk box with a few bottles inside. It's setting near the fireplace hearth. Our decor is very eclectic! I was going to do a dried flower arrangement with sunflowers inside of it, but still haven't gotten around to it.
It's been an interesting time in politics.
Still no support from Kate for "His Honor"!
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I doubt Kate knows that 2016 is an election year.
Kate knows Trump is running but she figures there's no reason to throw her two cents into the ring just over a small-time PTA election.
Rosie O'Donnell's 17 year old daughter is missing and has been missing since Aug. 11. She also stopped taking her medication and she has her little dog with her.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/18/entertainment/rosie-odonnell-chelsea-missing-feat/index.html
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Kate knows Trump is running but she figures there's no reason to throw her two cents into the ring just over a small-time PTA election.
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She can't figure out why he's running. Isn't he already President of his company?
I still have my grandmother's old metal "Cream Top Dairy" milk box with a few bottles inside. It's setting near the fireplace hearth. Our decor is very eclectic! I was going to do a dried flower arrangement with sunflowers inside of it, but still haven't gotten around to it.
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I have a large PA Dutch crock filled (overflowing) with dog toys on my hearth!
Here you go...
http://www.hanksbeverages.net/product/wishniak-black-cherry-soda/
Healthy snack? Chocolate covered sunflower seeds (think of M&Ms but with sunflower seeds) mixed with candy coated fenel seeds. Hey, they seeds make both healthy and there so small the calories don't count!
We still burn leaves here, and that smell, on a crisp fall evening, is nothing short of orgasmic.
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Weird thing that I love- stiff bath towels.
We still burn leaves here, and that smell, on a crisp fall evening, is nothing short of orgasmic.
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Weird thing that I love- stiff bath towels.
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Being orgasmic reminded you of stiff bath towels? Hmmmm....
Ducking back under the veranda.
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Here you go...
http://www.hanksbeverages.net/product/wishniak-black-cherry-soda/
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I've never seen that in Canada. I've also never seen a Grape Nehi. I used to wonder what Radar (MASH) was talking about when he ordered his favorite drink. I always thought he was saying Grape "Knee High" until I googled it.
Weird thing that I love- stiff bath towels. 196
Line dried laundry. I'll even iron if necessary.
My grandmother used to iron cotton sheets, but I've drawn a line. :)
I love the sound of breaking glass. *shrugs*
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