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I don’t know what’s going on with the back of JD’s jacket, but I want to reach through the screen and pull it down.

Maybe I’m just old-fashioned, but it looks so tacky to see corporate logos right by a picture of the bride and groom. Whatever happened to asking a relative where they’re registered? Or heck, just google it.

My husband had an old aunt that had to move into a nursing home, and we travelled down to FL from GA to help clean her house out. In the process, we ended up with this ugly green vase that nobody wanted. We threw it in the back of the car, not thinking much of it. When we got home and unloaded I noticed it was marked on the bottom. Long story short, it turned out to be highly collectible and we sold it on eBay for $1580, and that was around twenty years ago. Still can’t believe it was worth that much, it was ugly. We did offer the proceeds back to his aunt, but she gifted it to us. We’d only been married a few years and that felt like a fortune, lol. Which is a long-winded way of saying, check with an expert because you never know!

I feel the same way about retired people posting TGIF messages or how much they hate Monday. Annoys the crap out of me.

In the intro to Better Call Saul there’s a shot of his business card in the bottom of a nasty looking urinal. That’s where I’m picturing their tract. Jill talks about Washington state like it’s another planet. And no way Timothy says he loves Jill deeply. I’m totally convinced she writes everything she attributes to those poor kids. I won’t believe otherwise unless someone posts “SAVE ME FROM THESE NUTJOBS” from her account. Is that you, Nurie?

I read that as standard chute, as in garbage chute. Which is the only place that vile slop belongs. Jill needs to apologize to the chickens who’ve given their life to end up in one of her recipes. Moment of silence....

I wonder who’s going to be overseeing the home schooling. They showed the older girls doing a lot of it, but they’re gone or will be soon. I think Kelly likes to flit off with the older kids, and I can understand that, but she’s still got little kids that need to be raised. And there’s nobody left to delegate to except the older boys.

They finally put another house on the market

Maybe it’s the angle, but Alyssa almost looks like she has a baby bump. I hope she’s not expecting again already. Interesting that a Leanne Marshall (Project Runway winner) made Josie’s gown. I’ll be interested to get a better look, but what we can see looks beautiful. Good for Josie not settling for a Frankendress from Miss Renee (gag). All the bouquets are large, but Josie’s is downright enormous. I think it’s wider than she is. Those two definitely don’t look awkward kissing. Good for them.

I’m on the west coast so I haven’t seen the show yet, but the previews alone made me stabby. I know they do this garbage for the show, but the very concept of making people compete to find out the sex of your baby feels like the height of narcissism. I would pay money to see a Duggar say “Who gives a rats ass” and walk away into the night.

My theory-I think that bridal store agreed to give Lauren a free dress in exchange for the advertising (did you notice the close-ups of their sign)? I think the owner chose a few older sample dresses for her to try on, and she had to make her choice from those dresses. I don’t think Lauren loved that dress, it was just the one she liked the most. When she had had tried them all on, the shop owner said they’d come back out and let them know which one she chose. Pretty presumptuous statement unless it was all a setup. I hope Jinger didn’t feel like she had to pretend to want a natural birth when she clearly didn’t. Next time Jinger, find a good OB close to home at a good hospital and be true to what YOU want. You’re a grownup, and you don’t have to try to please your whacked out family anymore. The vast majority of people will applaud your decision!

When she tousled the M-boys hair one ignored her and the other is like “who are you again?” The whole thing is so fake. Give it up, Duggars.

Isn’t that what Trace Bates did? He trudged across the stage with Josie and Tori.

There’s no CFA in Spokane (I live in Spokane). It’s a wonder Jill left him in such a heathen place! I rolled my eyes at Jill’s comment about Timothy’s job paying very well—does she realize minimum wage is $11.50 here? It sounds good compared to the federal minimum wage, but everything is more expensive because of it, especially food and eating out. Gas is highly taxed. I feel so badly for Timothy, he’s not going to have a clue how to take care of himself. I hope some kind people take him under their wing, but that poor boy has an uphill battle on so many levels. Jill, because it can’t be said often enough, you SUCK!

Erin was absolutely ridiculous last night. I don't know how Chad puts up with her histrionics. Yes, labor hurts--and you chose to get pregnant again anyway, so suck it up buttercup! Perhaps that's harsh, but I'm the type of person who withdraws when they're in pain--I can't relate to Erin at all. I also felt like she was throwing some shade at Alyssa when she said "some people are private, but I'm a people person and I want people around me" (while I'm pushing a human out of my nether regions). I think she just likes being the center of attention. My heart hurts for Michael, though. She's the only pregnancy announcement I want to hear at this point--she would be such a good mom. I think the family takes her for granted, and she seems like such a good person.

Because apparently I hate myself, I listened to a few samples. You know those albums they make where kids sing the latest hits, and it’s so annoying you want to peel your skin off? It’s a fundie version of that. Excuse me while I head to the prayer closet for something that will get the screeching out of my head.

I come from a long line of amazing Georgia cooks, and none of them would dream of making sweet corn bread. They make it similar to this recipe, which has one tablespoon of sugar. https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/07/mary-macs-tea-room-southern-cornbread-recipe.html I think I just figured out Jill’s plot—she wants to be on that worst cooks in America show. Well played, Jill, well played.

That hanging plant takes me straight back to the 70’s. Macrame, anyone? Can’t believe they hung it so close to the crib, you know the baby will be going for it as soon as they’re big enough. Jinger looks great, so nice to see her hair shiny and healthy-looking. Still wish she’d take off a good six inches.

More details on that awful crash involving Moody: https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/spokane-county/moody-aviation-confirms-names-of-victims-in-deer-park-plane-crash/293-575009941 Two pregnant wives ?. I hope against hope they had life insurance, but I doubt it. Most life insurance companies don’t want to cover pilots. No snark today, it’s just sad.

I’m only part way through the episode, but I can’t get this song out of my head

Poor Joy, that dress was about the most unflattering style possible if you’re busty (I might have some experience in that area, ahem). She would have looked so much better with a V-neck or scoop neck. And she needs a serious bra, like Elomi. Spend the money, Joy. One glimpse at your mother should convince you—swing low, sweet chariots.

The show is just starting here on the west coast, but when I see 18 pages in the live chat, I know it’s going to be good! Rubbing my hands in antici......pation.

He looks like he’s trying to create a truly terrible diaper.

When’s Chimpy going to lose his?

Jill R has a new blog post up. I don’t want to SPOIL it for anyone, but prepare yourselves for LOTS of RANDOM capitalization and pictures of her unfortunate children. Oh, and a tale of how one of them INSISTED on taking her out and buying her a PRESENT! I’m making myself stabby.