lookeyloo

Just an aside on the twin thing. Mr. lookeyloo has a twin brother. They turn 70 in October. Their late mother, bless her heart, insisted they were identical because "the doctor" told her. Whether he did or didn't, well, who knows, but, they almost don't even look like brothers. If I showed you a picture of a bunch of people anyone would be hard pressed to pick them out as brothers, let alone identical twins. It will be interesting to see what the Duggar baby "twins" are like.

I think that is right because the lens is removed, so it can't get another cataract in the medical waste bin! I got "toric" lenses after my cataract surgery - because of the particular shapes of my corneas the specialist told me I wouldn't be "glasses free" but mostly. I tried readers and found them particularly annoying so the optometrist made me glasses that progress from the reading part to nothing as they go up. I have worn glasses since I was 7 years old, so not even having them on my face was not fun. I much prefer to put them on first thing along with the hearing aids (I'm 81 now, had the cataract surgery when I was about 75 and got the first hearing aids 20 years ago) and not think about what I can and cannot see and didn't want to fool with a set of readers everywhere and on and off, on and off. Also, I paid extra for the special lenses because insurance doesn't cover them. Worth it to me. YMMV.

I think she is playing. she knows. It is good "copy" so to speak.

Well that was sweet. I think that is a different version of the Whoopi on The View. I did listen to her book and I think that is not the version of Whoopi on The View.

Edwin Edwards, 4 time governor of Louisiana, where I lived for most of his 4 terms (great governor by the way, from someone who actually worked for state government) said that. Whether he originated it or not, I can't say.

Did they use the Duggar car lot? I am only guessing that if one has the paperwork one has a certain amount of time to get a title in the state the car will reside. Dealers do some kind of thing and get the temporary tag. It might have its original tag on it. I traded in my car and signed over the title and left the license plate. There are probably various and sundry ways to do this. The only issue will be if they get stopped on the road and then they will have to deal with it. I am also only guessing that perhaps the "kids" put a downpayment on it and they or KJ will be making the payments. I hear that a lot: "My daddy bought me a car and I am making the payments" meaning daddy made the deposit. Daddy didn't really buy them a car. But, who knows with these folks.

Interesting. But hasn't she been trained in "the headship" model? So on the surface she would go along with it. And maybe struggle with keeping sweet

Me neither. Typical for both of us, right?

My mother was a terrible cook, but, I got cookbooks when I was first married the first time in 1965 and am now a pretty decent cook. I guess it can go both ways.

That's a good point. Does anyone think Chad is really stubborn behind the scenes of the videos they issue? As in, "no you will not" with any idea or suggestion she might come up with? He seems very placid on what we see, but, who knows.

I don't post here much but I read here and I try and stay up with the nonsense that is news, but, on a very limited basis lately. I am not mnimizing what Trump says because I am not living with my head in the sand. Some of the things he says would be very difficult to do. Voting is run in the states. Yes, some red states might roll over, but I don't think it would just happen without a big huge fight. I don't think Governors and State legislators are just going to say "OK he wants us to give up power, so turn everything over". I think it will end being a huge deal and not easy if not impossible. Remember that his majority is slim, so half the country that voted might have some groups that mobilize on our behalf. I have heard Marc elias and others saying there is a strong opposition and groups have already lawyered up. What T plans or thinks he plans to do can get ugly and maybe some will be accomplished for a while and we are in for a rough ride and maybe some violence in the streets. https://ballotpedia.org/Who_runs_elections_in_the_United_States%3F_(2024) Also if anyone is interested, look into the book https://www.amazon.com/Highest-Law-Land-Unchecked-Threatens/dp/0593471318 This is where our problems are going start "at home", locally, in my opinion. this is what scares me more.

We saw him at a book signing a couple years ago. It looks like he gained weight, maybe just too many donuts? He is very engaging in person.

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/nov/13/instagram-posts/records-show-harris-campaign-paid-winfreys-company/

Maybe they named him after the chick fil a guy Samuel Truett Cathy (March 14, 1921 – September 8, 2014) was an American businessman, investor, author, and philanthropist who founded the fast food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A in 1946.

Gosh we are the same as far as loving the daughter in law and her family. Sadly her parents have passed but we are here with them and her sister and family will be here tomorrow for the feast. We now travel on Thursday. Cheaper and easier. And none of us care that the big meal is on Friday. We now have older grands and they all like to cook.

the Mr. and I both enjoyed this show. We also think that someone who wrote it/developed it, etc. had Alzheimers in the family. It was produced or developed by Michael Schur who is Regis Philbin son in law. So maybe... Mr's mother died of a dementia, very similar, and it made us both cry at times, but, worth watching.

Does Truley go to school, like a public school with other kids her age? Or is she "home schooled". Asking because she probably observes some different behaviors there and there are teachers who might say "Truley this is math time in our seats" for example. Or whatever teachers might say. Maybe Truley is mostly fine in other situations except for the ones captured by the crew for the teevee show? When I say mostly fine I mean in Christine's world of parenting, including encouraging jumping into a Christmas tree.

Funny enough, this is the most active thread on this Forum! The Rods never disappoint.

Is it possible that Janelle and maybe Meri have another income source that we don't know about? We only get what they post and what is curated for the show by the producers. Maybe MLM and in addition something else?

Matt Gaetz will not disappear for the simple reason (apparently) that he only resigned from this session of the house(?) & was re-elected by his constituents for next term in the elections that just took place so he can just take his seat in January if he is not confirmed. But he will be confirmed because the Rs saying he isn't fit to serve will fall into line as soon as there's a vote that has their name attached to it for the simple reason that they're all scared of the orange felon. Agree - I am trying to stay away from the news, but it does come up, as in The View. Other pundits have done their punditing and I am convinced that all the appointments will go through, whether on recess appointment or not, and that we should get ready for the rest of it. It will happen. How in world can anyone prepare for this besides hoarding food? I wish Sara would ask Alyssa that.

Agree. I have thought for a long time that there is too much punditry to fill the 24 news cycle. Rehash, restate, etc. And all the pundits and their analysis on the criminal cases were All Wrong even before the election. So, therefore, I don't bother with it anymore.

Oh okay. It merged my comments and I'm not great at sorting all that out.

He had a heart transplant back when. so it is someone else's! I am almost done listening to Hillary Clinton's latest book. She reads it. It is really compelling to me, for the personal and professional included. Towards the end she does a deep dive into what a second 47 presidency would look like if all the guard rails stayed off and if no one else became the opposition or the resistance. Scary. I am staying away from the news, and hope there are enough resisters to help.

I didn't see her picture but we were in a very nice restaurant in Atlanta last night and there was a sausage and sauerkraut appetizer we shared. It was delicious. I'm sure much better than Jill's but served together nonetheless.

I am reading on here and not commenting. It is an interesting discussion. I think sometimes people can choose to change their behavior, as in not saying what they truly think or believe, but, don't change their minds/thoughts, etc. The part that they don't say. So someone can say all the right things out loud and still harbor and act on the other thoughts. And sometimes people change their minds/thoughts, and then their behavior change is genuine.