Catlyn

My nephews used to that, "Is he dead?" when we watched old movies. We finally said,"No, not everyone who is old is dead!"

I've never heard the Lord of the Dance!I love it. I fell down the rabbit hole of youtube following the song. One of my favorite folk songs was Gift to be Simple and this is a perfect companion! Thank you Crazycatwoman and Jynnan!

Hey, I love my flour tortilla pizzas! It all depends if you like a thick or thin pizza. I like the tortilla pizzas occasionally when I don't feel like cooking and its the only time I get anchovies on it. You'd hope Jill would get her foot off homebase and experiment a little, even if it were exotic toppings like pineapple...

Growing up on a army base, guns were common. We were usually playing war. But, most of my friends also played dolls, baby and Barbie. I loved my brothers' metal Tonka trucks that were Barbie sized. Barbie moved dirt, made roads in the sand box and then dressed up and went to parties. If you don't make a big deal over gender, kids will be cool, whatever. BTW Even with growing up playing war, I am nonviolent and definitely not a hawk. Kids learn by example. Shame the Duggars can't see this.

He looks like someone's younger brother who tagged along.

JD and Abby: a real Rapture before the true Rapture

I'm sorry for your loss, as everyone says grief is personal and there is no time limit on how long to grieve. Maybe the Victorians and other earlier time periods had it better, they knew what to wear for who you were mourning and how long you were to wear it. What to do for funerals, etc. Now, we wing it, some ways it's better, but sometimes it would be nice to have some sort of guide for what to do when you're numb. Talk to someone if you are feeling overwhelmed. Cry if you must. I don't know if it gets better, but, it gets bearable. Kepp the good memories.

I've wondered about this. His beloved is struggling, exhausted, has post pregnancy hormones, probably in pain, possibly post-partum depression, and in fear of how to support all of these kids, money issues plus being joyfully available for Boob, and his masculinity forbids him to lift a finger to help out? Just for that, he will always be known for Beta and not a secure Alpha. He is such a wuss. Doing female work does not make you less of a man or even gay, if that;s what worries you JB. Hell, having a secure, well-rested, taken care of wife might even make the HEY HEY more enjoyable for all, you Jacka**.

It's bad when amy Farrah Fowler looks better in the dress even if it's a different color.

Pets no matter how big or small leave a big hole when they're gone. Don't let anyone tell you you're silly to grieve because it was only a dog, a cat or even a mouse. They meant something to you. As for the allergies, when they started to show she tried to get him diagnosed. Her near-to-be ex-husband was in the army and had scheduled him a appointment on base. First was x-rays and I think the technician was used to soldiers than 3 year-olds and was getting cranky because my nephew had a hard time understanding what was needed from him, even with me there. My sister had to work as she was a single mother in all but name, so me and my mother took him. Poor kid got scared and when he gets upset, gets these large red blotches. He was crying too. Once we got out of there into the hallway,I was trying to calm him and the technician got down and talked with him, a nurse came by and looked at his red blotches, got upset and demanded, "What did you do to him?" I rescued the tech by explaining. The best part of the trip is explaining to a proud potty trained kid he has to pee in a cup and not the toilet. "No, Cat silly. Big boys go in toilet, not cups." After at least 15 minutes of explaining, conjoling and pleading, he finally did it., I placed the cup in the turnstile and went into the waiting area filled with smirking, smiling people. I then saw the door was at least 2 inches short and they heard everything. luckily the day ended up fine and it only took 5 people to hold him for drawing blood. Yes, Oma and I took him for a special treat afterward.

I'm slightly amused by the allergy talks ( Honest, I'm not hard-hearted. I'm suffering through some symptoms of my own. Really, I look like I got the news my parents, pets and best friend all died on the same day. They are now gone, but it was spread out over years, so the grief was great but manageable, meaning I did have years break in between.. My allergies are so also, at least not health threatening.) My sister had to have her oldest tested for allergies after a couple of scary trips to Childrens' Hospital with a very LARGE needle. The doctor started reading the list: tree pollen, grass, dust mites, mold, animal dander.. He finally looked at her and told her, "If he can eat it, he's not allergic." My nephew had no medicinal nor food allergies but almost to everything else!. He did grow out of them. But my sister realized his triggers, shoved him into a hot shower when she first noticed his symptoms, which worked for him. This obviously wouldn't work if his allergies were as some of our posters. She tried to make sure he never got labeled because of his allergies because so much would have been shut off for him. He is now a proud papa of a honor roll college student who finished a year of a semester at sea (one girl, take that JB) and a volunteer EMS, among other things. I wish everything if not perfect, was manageable for fellow posters.

Thanks, Bridget, I thought I was the only one so I kept my mouth shut.

I read this as a Moll Flanders way, something I don't think the Duggars would do or even have heard of. Back when I was in high school and sun dresses came out, we wondered why those girls who wore t-shirts under their sundresses didn't just wear a strapless bra or go without. Early 70s.

He looks like the Disney actor that played younger brothers and Toby Tyler on Disney's Wonderful World of Color.

Nurie looks like she doesn't have a mark on her. I would expect some bruising if the air bags were deployed. Her sisters looks pretty bad. I'm glad they are both safe, but why the selfie? Is Jill trying to sell Nurie like the old watch commercials, "takes a lickin' but keeps on tickin'." Imwould think she'd have other concerns than a selfie.

https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/jeremy-vuolo-funniest-duggar-161822 I think he actually has a sense of humour, and not in a Duggarish way!

Now I'm wondering about Jill's recipes. I've been getting ads for funeral potatoes, and it's the same as Jill's. It's supposed to be big with Mormons for potlucks, funerals, weddings and the like. A company that makes survival meals (what you need during those horrible days 'til the second coming) even sells funeral potatoes in a heat and eat bag style. May be a coincidence, since it seems I'm the only one seeing the recipe/ads... https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/05/30/613017175/if-it-s-the-end-of-the-world-make-sure-funeral-potatoes-are-on-the-table

There's been an interesting discussion on preachers in the Old Time Religion thread which made me think of one my families favorite comedy songs enjoy!

I'm a very much amature, but have found some facts confirmed and some not. I've also taken the Ancestry dna.

I'm sorry, but I laugh every time I go to Jill's page and see that Black Adder type. Not that they would know who Black Adder is. But they should see the Elizabethan one where his religious relatives visit.

Jill should layoff the racoon eyes or go lighter. She's looking rough now. I don't mean the after she birthed Janessa. No one should remark how a woman looks after she's given birth unless she's really changed, such as grown another eye or turned magenta with powder blue spots, then you'd have to remark. But, she's really looking like she'd be walking the streets if her skirts were higher. Her daughters look dated also. How old is the third daughter? She looks as lamb dressed as mutton, way too old looking. Maybe if the makeup were toned down, Nurie would have a chance.

Whoever made the comparison between children and flowers never did much gardening. Yes, you can have too many flowers. They strangle each other if you don't thin the beds. Usually, you take up the weak ones to give the strong ones room to grow. If they are going to make the comparison, then they better get bigger houses, and Josie better watch out! Actually, if they keep comparing many children to flowers than their stance on abortion doesn't make sense: get those weedy kids out! Children of course are not flowers.

This reminds me of a scene from an old Britcom, "Doctor in the House." A young man was trying to get into med school and the doctor interviewing him did something similiar except it dealt with blood. "Your patient is dying what do you do?" The young man stutters. "You have five minutes, what do you do?" "Uh..." " He's dead." Jill wouldn't last the interview.

It annoys me that the paint job is only going to last a few months, if that. They didn't prepare the walls, at least by scraping the flaking paint. Maybe they figured it would be a reason to come back.

Why is Anna a brunette? I thought she was a blonde like her sister Prissy.