Kemper

Maybe I was not clear (nothing unusual) .... but a Canadian TEAM did not move to DC. PLAYERS from Different Canadian Teams were contracted/dealt to the NHL for a new EXPANSION team in the US. We had never been to a hockey game in our lives. Only took a couple of games (bad as the team was at the time) to make us fans. I don't mean to sound grumpy and type in caps. (pun!)😍 I am just tired and worn down. And don't want to have to think about what I did or did not mean. Sorry - I said I was grumpy but don't mean to take it out on you. So now I will fixate on the small things...is my pension going to be taken away. It is in the mix. Will I and many of us - start to resemble the Russian people (especially women) you see on tv and in the news - wrapped up in many scarves and coats - sadly walking around cities with their shopping bags, trying to find and afford food (you especilly see them buying a loaf of bread).

I edited my post about the hockey. It was even longer....if you can imagine. PR gal...the Caps were formed when some players from Canadian teams were moved moved to DC to form a new team... The Washington Capitals. I think in 1973/74. Took awhile for a hockey team to "catch on" in the area; even longer for the team to become a Force. My husband's office bought two seasons tickets and we all shared. Most of us seeing about 10 games a season. Good times.

I....and my family - were so so looking forward to the game last night. (Former long time Northern Va residents and Washington Capitals Fans). The whole series has been riveting and the perfect tonic to the times we live in. Ratings were huge. But. Our (and a whole lot of people) were disappointed when politics intervened. Mostly thanks to the GM of the USA team (not the coach ) enthusiastically inviting Trump to the final game. So you know he just had to insert himself into the proceedings. Before the game he stated what a "big hockey fan" he was, made a couple of other ridiculous remarks. Result? For me, it was like the air being let out of my enthusiasm. My brother texted me "leave it to Trump to ruin everything" ... so true. I watched the game. Group FaceTimed with family during and after. All felt the same way. And they are rabid fans. And now...... On to the breaking news of Trump apparently dismantling the Postal Service. Who wants to start taking bets that Amazon (Fuck you Jeff Bezos) will likely win the contract when the Postal Service is gone. Let the "sports betting" begin. Another billionaire gets even obscenely richer on the backs of regular citizens.(I am also sick of Musk throwing his phallic ax around) I am exhausted and sad most everyday about what is happening in our country. This hockey series was so fun at the beginning; but was not sad that Canada won. Yes, I also know that fans from Canada had been booing our national anthem. Fights ensued. (part of hockey culture) Did not last long; and pumped up enthusiasm on both teams.

We just sat through what seemed like years of the Sharon saga. Now the focus is on The Winters Family. Other than Lily, perhaps the dullest family in soaps. With mostly underwhelming new players added. Phyllis returning as a "player" and having an irritating gnat as a daughter. But worst of all? Victor. The writers are insulting viewers and the character. I would say also to the actor; but I don't think it is. I don't know about anyone else, but I truly need some escapism via a soap. Escapism should make us look forward to watching everyday; and fun. Then there are the cheap, tacky sets, hairstyles and fashion for the women. We should not be having to poke fun at Melody Thomas Scott; but here we are. Sally most of the time looking hooker-ish. Phyllis is beyond redemption. If she was a better actress, she might be able to carry it off. Maybe someone could glue her arms/hands to her sides. Baby steps. ****Sorry - should have put this in the other thread *** I will try and contact the mods.***

I agree on Stephanie Ruhle; I would like to see her have a daytime show again. I am not sure about a show starting at 6am is the time (for me) to focus on entertainment. Meaning celebrities. I still like the idea of a news-centered show; but one that would include sports news (besides Red Sox), entertainment news, weather, etc. I still enjoy the political discussions; I just want to hear them from a new set of hosts. Maybe Michael Steele; and anyone he would want to bring onboard.

I am probably not in the right frame of mind to watch a West Wing reboot.

I caught some of Chris Matthews' appearance this morning. He was at a table with Meeka and a couple of others. Meeka finally spoke not long before the interview ended. Was Joe involved? I didn't see him but then again, I didn't see the first part of the interview. Is Matthews maybe on the train to come back? 🤑

And a coward.

I really hate to say this, and I certainly don't mean to be sexist, but. Sharon Case and Michelle Stafford are both terrible actresses. SC was okay when she played innocent heroine and didn't have to emote all that much. MS seems to be deliberately making the choice to be an arm/windmill-waving lunatic. I honestly (sadly) cannot think of any of the men on the show who are quite as bad. Nick notwithstanding. He at least can play the nice guy when warranted.

Honestly, nothing ever written on this show - or any show in the history of soap operas, movies, documentaries, etc. would ever be as wonderfully descriptive of an actor's choice of interpretation as this right here, above. 😱 I missed it but thanks to surfgirl - I was right there. I could just see the "actress" writhing. The plus side? I got a really really good laugh. Her scenery-chewing takes any focus off other actor/actress in the scene. Instead of "Abby" - MS should have been the one put on recurring. And now she is being shoehorned into the BillySally story and the "big" business story that is brewing with whatever it is he is plotting. We will be subjected to her tics and scene-stealing constantly. She is like the plague - mowing down other actors/actresses, terrible emoting, etc. And it would take a cleansing by a priest to put her on the back burner. Again.

I didn't notice any mention of MJ's ratings going up; unlike many of the other shows. And the comments? Almost all have returned to MSNBC and love it; most hosts were mentioned. But not Joe and Meeka. Hmmmmm

Is there any hope of bringing Tucker (the actor) back?

And teeth whitener. Yes, I am swimming in the shallow end of the pool today. Meow.

Seanbug - You Are So Right! (remember those days?) I think there are maybe too many one-hour shows and hosts. But no one should have four hours (with reruns of what happened the hour before). Also - the network needs some new faces. And mayvbe a few "fresh" guests/analysts/peanut galleries.

If Meeka can't figure out how to load her dishwasher....she certainly does not know her value. 😍