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Don't believe Craig on this one. I'm friends with someone in the administration of that law school and for all their drama they never stopped servicing students. They had students on multiple tracks and schedules making their way through the requirements and graduating/sitting for the bar outside the expected 3 year, fulltime student, summer Bar pattern. His story is BS. Particularly if he said his 2015 application was valid. He would not have been eligible to sit in 2015 since his coursework was incomplete.

Just because Craig passed the Bar does not mean he is going to develop ambition. Shep has an MBA and he certainly hasn't set the business world afire. The diference is Craig seems to really crave some level of adulation and is a bit of a faker. Shep has a more going on that he puts out there but is fine with the mailbox money persona. I think what will doom Naomi and Craig is that she is entirely too Tracy Flick and he is a try-hard with a questionable work ethic. Those two personas are not a match. Its why whatever annoyance one produces half of us find fault in one, half in the other. Its Kathryn's job to set parameters for both the level of drinking she can be around and the people/situations where she places herself. She has to control her stress/triggers/responses as much as the alcohol/drugs themselves. That's why leaving rehab for a reality show and taking no break from reality tv reads as a major blunder to me.

The source was probably Carole's publicist... and that outfit looks like something my 81 year old mother would wear. But I still offer kadooz for picking a beautiful setting for a vacay. I think the NY ladies know how to travel better than the other franchises. I'm probably the one who brought CBK. Carole's selective anger/indignation at various scenarios just grates my nerves. Lu/Tom vs JFK Jr/CBK, or even Jason vs CBK, Ramona's politics vs Susan Sarandon's, Beth ripping everyone to shreds vs Ramona saying boo. She's basically the lap dog for whoever her most popular friend is. Although its possible she really wasn't that close to the gal and just needed filler to sell the book. Its a favorite source for the enquirer and similar publications to churn out JFK Jr on drugs or not welcome in Jackie's beach house type stories.

I imagine they will do something similar to Lisa Vanderump's daughters wedding. Interview a couple of guests from the show, show a couple of pictures and then use their videographers clip for a couple of scenes. FWIW- I wouldn't doubt Luann and the Count being close. I've known several couples who became good friends once the initial divorce drama settles. She still outlasted his other marriages by a multiple of 3 or 4 so he had to appreciate her in some respects. I think the age difference and living in two entirely different places probably helps in remaining on good terms. I know people liked Jacques but that would never work- like Adam he wanted a family. I always thought he and Noel were pretty humorous together so I could see him being good with kids. And he supposedly has a successful business so I doubt lack of $ was a problem. I'm sure if money was Luann's only goal she could pull a Sonia and marry a codger or pull in a richer guy than Tom or Jacques. I've always felt she wanted someone active or exciting who liked to travel. I imagine she probably makes 400-800k a year between housewife salary, appearance fees and her etiquette/wedding/home shopping gigs. Between that, her settlement and the 5 million she saved between Hamptons house 1 and 2, I think money really is not a motivator for her beyond wanting someone with similar tastes and interests.

I have to disagree. She is an addict and possibly someone suffering from mental illness. Kind regards and well intentioned comments will not help her. She needs an interventionist, a solid treatment center or program and on-going relationship with a sponsor/therapist/mentor. I feel poorly for Kathryn but at this point she has had what most consider the worst case scenario- lost custody of two kids/shipped away- and it hasn't registered as a rock bottom for her. She needs to find her bottom to start to rebuild and no one can make that realization for her.

The Count supposedly was at Lu's wedding. And she definitely got the house in her divorce because she was able to sell it and buy the new one for about 1/3 or 1/4 the cost of the old. Sonja mentioned in a recent episode staying at Luann's at the same time as the Count. That house looked like it was at least 5 or 6 bedrooms in the house plus whatever space was in the basement and pool house so it is plausible. This is a pretty big contrast to the Beth meltdown we were previewing in this ep and her attitude about Lu on WWHL. She never seems to leave anything in the past and she is constantly brutalized/infuriated when anyone fights her on the same mudslinging level. She might be rich, she might be skinny and she might have a kid but she is never going to have an ounce of happiness until she learns to let a single thing slide. Or atleast acknowledge there are two sides to most disagreements. Its just sad and tiring to witness. And I think Carole is a shitty friend for not at least trying to reign her in or provide a differing viewpoint. Lu, Sonja, Dorinda and even frickin Ramona have all been able to point out root causes or why there was a point of disagreement at various times. But not Carole. And I have to wonder if Carole was as aghast that JFK Jr married someone who cheated on him? Perpetual victimhood from a late 40s bully with a big bank account is just not a good look.

The thing is- if she's not a HoWife she gets paid per scene as a friend. One of the more knowledgeable posters said she made out like a bandit because of this last year. I wonder if this is the same reason Sonja paid to rent the house around the corner from Luann and was willing to absorb Dorinda's full frontal assault. At this point, whether someone likes Lu or not, she is seemingly the only person with anything going on that makes it onto the show. Maybe they could ship in Candace Bushnell to give commentary on the various relationship maneuverings and reactions. FWIW- Dorinda's walls could be some kind of trowelled wax finish over paint. Or even a poly or clear gloss over paint. I all for doing something different. I even liked Jill's wall pattern after her redo- if not the overabundance of questionable accessories.

At the present moment only Bethenney has more business success. Ramona is a retiree, Dorinda has investments/inheritance and Carole has the show for $. Lu might only be marginally better but she does seem to come up with product to shill every year. Heather was the most successful HoWife in business to me because she actually had a good bit of success/progress working for others and built a business on her own. Beth is a better marketer but not business person in my eye. And I'm never crazy about Beth's house and actively dislike both of Ramona's. Love Dorinda's house but can't figure anything I like about the apartment except the sofas. I would be happy to never see Chateau Morgan again. That place needs a good scrubbing, some long deffered maintenance and an overhaul of the floorplan. It could be nice but does not work in the current configuration.

Yeah- but that was made of awesome. I know I'm in the minority but Lu on the prowl has always been my favorite iteration of Lu. Heck- I've come this close to throwing the phase 'my Italian friends' into conversation... I prefer that foolery to the latest BS any day of the week.

Texting Ramona who is notorious for throwing everything at the press/into the TV show or telling Beth who blabs/shows all is pretty much putting your business out there. Its always amazing how paps can find a D lister like Beth always doing something favorable/looking her best in often obscure locations. You can claim 'I didn't call CNN' but its the same as strapping pork chops to someone while they nap next a Florida pond. You know the gator is coming even if you didn't personally call it. And that Barb woman talking to someone with a mic pack at a filmed event? I don't think anyone has been that stupid since Bravo broke their former protocol and spliced in Jills off screen comments on Alex at that wedding reception. She atleast had the ability to say they had never used not filmed/only mic'd conversations before. No one since can split that hair. On another front- I don't think any decision Beth makes is concrete. As long as something brings her attention she will change her mind time and again. And angle for a TV special to film it. I admire her hustle but believe her as far as I can throw her.

I don't think everyone criticizing Lu is jealous of her- but I sure as hell think Sonja and Ramona are. I think Beth and Carole just keep it flowing for the sake of show. Still I can't get over just how sloppy Carole is in the retelling of stories. I have to wonder though- of not jealous of the relationship, are some of these other broads jealous of the screen time and flinging the rumors against the wall to get attention? And did anyone else notice Ramona saying Trump couldn't have done anything he was accused of because he is a germophobe? And seeing the flashback of Avery form last week made me realize either Avery struck out in the genetic lottery or Ramona had a lot of work done. Could be both.

This can be said for each and everyone of these broads at some point or another. In fact I think it would make an appropriate caption for each when they have those first episode of the season set-up shots/narrations.

I've seen him with what I assumed was a rather trashy 25 year old only to be told she was more like 20. That doesn't mean he knew her age- I only found that out because the son of someone whose Dad has done some contract work for me and used to work with Thomas told me he knew the girl. I think I'm a bigger cynic than you appear to be but I'll give Craig/Shep the benefit of the doubt. They might have intended to be supportive only to get caught in her web of crazy and burned. And I say that as someone that wants Craig off my television and Shep to get a good kick in the ass to grow up.

I've had people over for a Christmas party where I had them decorate the tree. And maybe had two friend decorate for another Christmas party. But I do provide all the food and drink and allow people to bring other friends. I guess I should back into the shrubs and hide my shame...

Let us consider- Moaners husband cheated on her years and she hid it or ignored it.. Beth cheated on her first husband... Dated an accused rapist... And is dating a still married man.. Sonja and her ex cheated into and out of their marriage if previous articles are to be believed... Carole 'bestie' was cheating with a Calvin Klein model when married to Carole's dearest friend and Carole failed to acknowledge this in her totally true, totally open biography... And which of these broads has high ground to tell Lu that her husband is a cad? And are we really going to believe some odd assortment of broads. I would tend to believe the volume of stories however that amount of hound dogging would lead to further pictures. And the whole group seems thirsty for attention. They really need to send Lu and Tom the mother of all wedding or housewarming gifts for providing them any relevance. And on a more serious note- I still love Dorinda's Berkshires house. I am tending to believe the city apartment is a decoy as has been suggested by a couple of posters. Even if you disregard I cannot see someone having such different levels of taste, style and quality in their two homes. And if they did the vacation home is usually rustic or an admitted shack, not vice versa.

I'm not sure if Tinsley has more money but I'm all but certain she has less debt. And I find the whole Bethe protecting her brand shtick humorous since Skinny Girl was pretty close to Skinny Bitch at one point. IIRC Dick Button actually called her Skinny Bitch when she was on his show. FWIW- I think her brand is beyond her now and would function just fine if she dropped dead tomorrow. The fact that she now shills sliced ham and turkey makers her quip about Alex's logo being to low-brow or whatever all the more humorous. One does need a classy drunk gall on her products to go toe to toe with Carolina Pride or Oscar Meyer...

I never noticed- but is that a Warholesque p[portrait of the first six housewives over her left shoulder?

On this point I have to agree with you but I also understand that many people have a difficult time disengaging. And addicts and sociopaths seem to be particularly adept at roping people in, creating an incident and then turning any event into an on-going situation that needs continued attention. I think Cam can come across slightly pretentious at times but I suspect she is as frustrated that her peer group is filled with true rubes as she is with Kathryn's games.

I don't think Craig really acts out of some grand compassion as much as it throwing charity work or community involvement out seems to exempt one from having to measure what they are accomplishing in their career. You can hold down a job- or have a decent work ethic- and still be charitable. For some reason Craig just triggers my BS meter. That said- I am starting to sway to the opinion that Naomi is equally useless. Where is she earning her MBA anyway? I think they are in a mutually beneficial relationship- she gets to fame whore, he gets access to her cars/housing to further his fame whoring. And I find them equal levels of attractive- young, thin and well groomed but not horribly pretty.

One of the character flaws/traits of an addict is often attention seeking. I don't say that with judgment- because we all have flaws. But there is definitely an element of that with Kathryn in seeking TV, how she acts on social media and her tendency to blow up a gathering/event. That same tendency is why also find Thomas suspect much of the time.

Have we actually seen Kathryn making amends? The meeting she had with Jennifer was the exact opposite of making amends. And the way she is basically taking Thomas' inventory and pushing his buttons/triggers is in no way indicative of a 12 step program. I've had someone close to me go though that and it is a messy process that involves a lot of work that you would not see on reality TV. At this stage she should be avoiding drama not locking towards like a moth to a flame. Being sober- or temporarily dried out- is not the same as working the steps. Long term folks in her situation have to work on root causes- the rest of us mostly really see drunk/drugged or not drunk/drugged as opposed to the actual work of how you treat yourself and interact with others. In her case the interactions are not where I think someone really tackling the issue should be. My take on Cam's comment are is that they were only interacting on television not their real lives. Its obvious several others have carried over into her personal life. I also think Kathryn is much better at manipulating men than women. Women can spot a phony and men a douche more readily than their opposite sex counterparts in most cases.

Can someone explain to me why Naomi shouldn't share her mutual business with Craig but he is entitled to butting into everyone else's? And him trying to explain a quail hunt to Georgette Mosbacher who I'm sure is quite familiar with hunting given the Bush/Republican hierarchy placement and related societal expectations. I'm newer to the show than most but this guy is annoying me to no end. And while I understand Shep's point can someone inform him he's in the company of 70 year old women and not in a UGA dorm? I'm Team Cam all the way this week. I've understand her thoughts seem unsympathetic but I also think she has a more sensitive BS meter than the rest of us. And as much as I just don't have a handle on Austen he has been the best behaved by far. Aside from Chelsea who I might be crushing on. I want Kathryn off TV and in intensive therapy. I really am getting an entirely manipulative vibe from her. That said- Thomas should probably focus more on his mother's opinion than fathers... I have a feeling she charges extra for costume charges. Or there was no box for 'Indian night' so he checked off opera wench on his order. Is wench a de facto 4 letter word?

Why does her hair look like a Barbie doll wig? And not in a good way.

qtpi- that is a valid point. Beth always comes across best in comparison to the crazies on Housewives but mean in other settings. Heck- she would come across meaner on RHONY if she weren't blessed with such dolts to play her foil- Kelly, Jill and now Ramon. And she knew how to play the reality game better than Lu, Heather and lesser frenemies. The saving grace would be the shortened segments on Shark Tank. I am a former fan but have to admit with her current two segments per show current appearance level I am actually enjoying her on the show and being reminded why she bugs me in media interviews.

I'm not sure about the winter Bar but for the summer one his law school actually hosts a couple of weeks long, intense, crash study course/session. I would not be surprised if they did similar for February since they started rolling/mid year admissions to increase enrollment a couple of years ago. They also have a night program so I'm sure some of those students finish & take the bar at off times as well.