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I sat in fear, left once thinking dog scene might be coming, but rest well, that beautiful dog lived happily ever after.

Ooh yes, I love the ones you do too! I think (think?) that we like handmade ones as opposed to frozen. That uniform brown to me is indicative of frozen. So after much fantasizing I ordered the $5 box at Taco Bell with the chalupa with chicken and bacon. When I got to the drive thru it was a griller with various hot sauces as the promo box. My heart sank; this had been weeks in the making in my mind! I admitted I needed a quick sec as what I had anticipated ordering was a no longer. The lady asked what I wanted and she said "we can still do that!" Yay! So I ordered the box minus bacon. We laughed a bit over the order and I agreed to add a buck to a charity (there is a point). I think the camaraderie and overall niceness by all worked out to me having best food ever. My box could have been a promotional pic! And damn, damn it lived up! Crazy amount of food for 5 dollars (with a drink!). Chalupa, taco, burrito supreme and beverage. See now why this took weeks of prep? Alas, I could not eat it all, but was just such a great experience I will be back for my much loved and now way overpriced Meximelt

I also find butterflying and pounding a chicken breast to even width helps immensely with boneless skinless. First time I did was for a chicken parm recipe and I felt I had seen the light. My friend has hurt her knee so I made her dinner. I made meatball subs. I just read several recipes and then used a bit from each. Added my moms secret ingredient of water to the meatballs. Cheap secret! Have to admit, they were darn good! If you have a heavy duty food processor you can cut a fairly large wedge of Parmesan and throw it in there and it grinds it. I buy some at Sam's or Costco and do this when I need it. I say heavy duty as a disclaimer bc it really uses force you can tell and I'd hate for someone to damage theirs. Mine is Cuisinart. For the subs I did some Sam's shopping and on their bread aisle they had foot long hoagies. You guys, hands down best bread I've had for something like this. And they sure seemed bigger than foot, more baguette. My friends boyfriend ate an entire one! I got 3 sandwiches out of each loaf. Recommend.

You're not alone. I would venture to say most if not everyone has had similar thoughts at some point. I've been "all happy and in love" and I've also had some kick ass years (yes, years, the horror, Ashley, I'm ancient!) when I've been single. I think when single we make relationship hood perfection. Then...six months into one you think "damn, life wasn't all that bad when it was me and my dog (or goldfish, or job, or cat...)." Even if madly in love. But...I think our dear friend Ashley is "its my party and I'll cry if I want to". Her emotional maturity is below her birth age and it is no longer cute. She could make her awkwardness endearing, but she instead makes it know it all annoying and it lessens her pretty factor. Amazing how that happens. So, my confession for the night is I never felt nor had any JJ hate. Likely because I hated Kaitlyn I was uninvested. But Tenley, reeling from a near 5 year relationship should have bowed out rather than signed on. When your heart is ripped like that, you can't jump in and be cool. I feel so much for her. Why is Jared a hot commodity? He's nice but looks constantly dirty like Ben Affleck or Russell Brand (yet uglier with worse teeth). Like I get a gal or two...but a hot commodity? JudyObscures post on Jade took the words from my brain to print. Why is she demure on this show? She lets random men take crotch shots. Which is fine, but I think it's hilarious she acts like a Duggar when after clicking the link in ep one here, Jessa she is not! So, be your bad sexy self in the grimy river but don't act appalled or shocked at anything. The Internet exists. A huge what the fuck.

As we know its real pair is chocolate. Nothing better. If you're feeling fancy, you can even do Ritz with peanut butter (creamy works best) as a sandwich. The smear on one is my normal approach, but the sandwich approach brings thoughts of a Tagalong, Do-si-do maybe? So much nuance :) Eta: it took two times to make my iPhone make its not it's. Wth.

I think Kaitlyn and Shawn will make it. I think they're equally mid-smart, not attractive enough to have lots of outside competition, and their "connection" is enough to satisfy. I think I would like Nick in real life. Maybe (maybe?) even as a boyfriend. But he famewhored himself out so bad I see him as a fake. In no time, place, or universe would Nick seriously like Kaitlyn. The lame Ivy Leauger was dead on-she's all fart jokes. Full stop. Nick isn't and that he came back and worse, professed love, makes me see him as a TV seeking tool. I think Ben Z (who's name will forever be Benzee to me) would be the best pick. That guy is smoking. I remember when he spoke of his moms death I found it not typical cheesy bachelor style. Of course K could only do a "oh no, I'm so sorry". He just seems....cool. A catch. I'd want him on top of me too, er, think he would be an awesome Bachelor bc he didn't exhibit lameness. That I can remember. Full disclosure I allow myself to get half lit on Mondays for this so keep that in mind.

I'm suffering too in the the heat...but bc I had so many ingredients I made a potato soup this week...that was divine! It is The Settlers Inn Cream of Potato and bacon soup. Oh it was good. It was just a lucky Google search result of "potato soup recipes". Can't imagine how much better it will be when it is, ya know, soup weather, lol. I also made a baked spaghetti that sounded oh so promising. Noodles, mozz, ricotta, parm, Italian sausage, red sauce etc. And I found it bland. Turns out mock lasagna just ain't the real thing. We live and learn. It's been a while since I've been here and remembered what a great group of people you all are. You inspire me and I've made several things mentioned here. Left to my own, my default is Pinot Grigio with Ritz and PB or cheese...I need you all! Hope everyone is healthy and happy, I really do.

I feel bad saying this as I feel Debbie Downer bc clearly not popular but I didn't catch the natural, easy vibe between Carole and her boyfriend. He seemed easily annoyed with "that's cilantro", "get crackers", "no I'm making a tapenade not buying one". Like he's the real deal chef and she kind of had a damsel in distress vibe. Also to the gnocchi comment. By the way, those quotes aren't direct, they are Pinot inspired memories. I was just seeing him politely irritated and her, well..missing the cues and being cutesy. I didn't see a great love connection. With that said, she thrived in the conversation with Dorinda. She would do well to meet a guy her age. It's night and day how she acts when she relates. Not that a woman her age couldn't with a youngster, not that all, but I don't think Carole is with him. Who in the fuck keeps allowing Bethenney filmed psych sessions? Her ego kills me to think that people will care she has walls and was raised by wolves. So self centered. I was like that when I was younger, like teenage. Then I realized people and animals really suffer. And we act and help. Shut the fuck up, B. There is a whole world out there, just unreal.

Guilty as charged of having a few too many Makers and waters in my 20s and doing not great things, but..... If I were a contestant I would play the game and expect the "prize" to as well. I think that's what gets me most. When they pan back to these pretty good looking, well spoken guys playing the game, I'm not ok with her sex choice. In her best fantasy several of these men would never look at her twice in real life. And the pre requisite by all accounts appears to be bc Nick (I believe) fake acts interested in her and she feels chemistry. She said "come with me" or similar. I actually think the Nickster thought it would be a night of making out and her wanting more....you know, how it's done and done well. I just don't see Kaitlyn being Nicks type. I'm not buying what he's selling. As much as I gag at his skinny jeans and bracelets and desperation to be cool, I oddly do see someone I think smart and probably worthy of a pretty damn good girl. He's a famewhore for sure and that's concerning. It's a frustrating season. I like her less and less each week and like the guys more. That's how I felt with Ben Flapjack so guess it's the same, but damn, sometimes self control goes a long way. And better, provides clarity and strong decision making.

This post as so many this episode) is just made of win. Hats off, my friend. And I'd bet my non Ivy League degree that all these guys save the one she rolled around on a bed with tonight and had a date with last week who's unfortunate looking sure as hell have exes twice as good looking. And smarter and you'd actually like to take to her to the family cookout. See it's ok (though I still wouldn't) to call out a Kalon or Bentley, but to call out Josh, who you just jacked up his hair and by all appearances is decent, is not ok. Embarrassing others publicly is spared for that 1% of the world who truly do suck. Her comfort zone with Nick tells me there has been some lame scarf sex going down. The familiarity, the legs naturally tossed over legs is after hanging out a few times and/or doing it in my experience. Fucking liars. And I was turned off by Kaitlyn dissing past guys in her I wanna mariachi you song. Screw her for making fun of guys who had left (haha, on their own accord). I'm starting to think Tony's bonsai trees and pup are more insightful. Namaste, Dear Tony. Damn! Edited to add I didn't realize Seth McFarlanes twin was on there til tonight! Had also never seen a Tanner who I'd take to the fantasy suite. Was Seth the good at sex Ed one?

Boaawks #4 is likely the funniest thing I will read all June. Cannot stop laughing. As a parent of a rescued mutt (Knox) who eats Blue Buffalo and goes to to dog daycare five times a week on a shoestring budget , I'm thinking I missed a huge step in life by not getting preggo. I'd likely fall to the ground and praise the fertility gods if someone gave me 2500/month. And that causes outrage? I'm not comparing a dog to a child but if my income increased by 2500/mo I'd be elated. Even if I factor in private school education, isn't that doable? If T-Chin (love that!) is loaded, fine, why should he shell out loads of cash? Can't a person take care of a youngster with damn 2500/month or am I just stupid and it takes like 10 grand a month to raise a child? That's not a hypothetical question.

You made the right choice! And to stay on topic, Sonja reminds me of Glenn Close and Stresiand if they had a love child. F-Ing loved Damages.

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What???? One of them went to Princeton? How in the dog hair did I miss that :) Agree with the too much kissing too soon troop. And if she finds a non compatible kisser after having a kick ass date and feeling chemistry, that will be different than talk on couch, stand by brick wall etc first kiss. If there isn't instant sync and you've dug the person it's the "ha! We kiss differently. And that's ok, let's have fun meeting in the middle!" (Personal aside: I always felt 85% of the guys I kissed, and kissed way more than the good Lord intended, kissed in a similar fashion. That 15% always threw me and its kinda intrigued me on why, how, etc. Not that one is right, but I wasn't schooled in the all tongue, all the time playbook....I digress).

Landon I'm sure did feel the rug was pulled from under her. As do lots of people on a daily basis. When she (seemingly) blamed her mom for leading her to believe life was all (can't remember real words) garden parties I wanted to know has she ever read a novel, watched a movie, seen the news, had a friend? Open your eyes, sister, and grow the fuck up. Tragedy is frequent in all forms. Shep disappointed me. And more so now on Twitter with his housewife-esque "I know something you don't but I cannot say but TRUST ME everything I did was validated" bullshit. Yeah, Kim Richards played that card too. And that didn't pan out so well. In my next life I want Camerans house. Wow!!! Oh and that house Landon used, my word, breathtaking. The good things that came out of this were Charleston, JD and his wife, and Kensie. And I'd throw an honorable mention to Jekyll.

Agree wholeheartedly re: her styling. I think Kaitlyn lacks elegance. That J Lo wannabe dress was bad and the one that cut in made it look skanky instead of sexy. Had it just shown her back, would have been great. Hair off topic, but my memory fails why the virgin Becca was not a contender. She could be socially awkward sometimes, but I was struck by her beauty so often. Tony is great TV. And I think he's buying what he's selling which makes it fantastic. What an odd bird. Funny thing about the Tonester, occasionally he spouts wise words and it makes my brain confused. As women we always hear things such as "guys love the chase" and other things that as I get older make me want to hit a wall. It goes both ways. If you got the date rose, don't sit your average smug face down and talk. Back off, JJ. Too much, you're boring. I'm reluctant to say this bc I know it's fucked up on my part and common, but...I've always looked a tinge down on people who hold their nose when in the pool. It's likely a sign of my pool/swim youth, but her nose holding and massive bubble blowing blew (ha!) a lot of would be decent pics. That guy was a hell of a sport though.

Tyler made me cringe on multiple occasions. Another thing that makes me sick is thinking how I treated others sometimes when I was that age. I was a late bloomer at do unto others, maybe 32, I'm holding out Tyler will be the same. I see lots of love for precious baby Nova. She's dressed, cleaned, fed, changed etc. Yes, that sounds minimal, but i fear baby Cate with her mom wasn't always. She handles confrontation without going off the deep end (ahem, Farrah) and surprises me often with her mature and dare I say wise thinking. For me, that trumps any weight challenge. No meth, no child in the system, no anger to the world. The kid was dealt a tough hand, I don't give a flying fuck if she's a few over ideal, she's kicked adversity in the face and is a good person and seemingly loving mother. Hats off. I live in Chattanooga and have never seen Maci, damn it. Countryside Cafe, where they learned of Ryan's wreck, is off the beaten path and excellent should you find yourself here. I tried and tried to figure out where the couples breakfast was held and can't. Ryan was so excited about his food I wanted to know. My boyfriend was at the bar when they filmed that scene with Macis guy and his friends having brews a few eps ago. The post 32 me didn't yell "why the fuck didn't you at least text me when you knew it was Teen Mom and I'm obsessed? I woulda been there!" But no my friends, I said "oh wow, awesome! I will have to look for that scene". We live and learn.

I agree (except Landon is not good tv for me). Like I get several are loaded, but was I alone in thinking wowza when we saw Craig's house? I thought it was fantastic. He favors Tom Cruise, has a law degree and a wonderful family. Id hit it. When a person comes from such good stock and feels the need to knock another down, that's too much ego. The world is your oyster, your paycheck comes via mail; leave Craig alone. Yes, I get people grow old after too much time, but he and Kathryn aren't suitable victims in my opinion. Pick on someone your age and with your wealth.

Kmow in the opening of this show they all seem to have sun cast on their faces when they show names? It's so beautiful. Laguna Beach did that on MTV and I did then and still do want that done to me. Kinda today's version of Glamour Shots. I loved Landon's dress at the dinner party. I hated Landon's laughing at inopportune times. Which is pretty much every time she's in a shot. Craigs speech, while hammered, was sincere and decade older Golden Boy Shep (I'm exactly his age, no ageism) needed to shut the fuck up. Life has given you millions of times to shine, back off. Why does Kathryn have one too many and become a sassy cameo from A Different World? Holy shit I was impressed with food portions at that dinner. Yum to all and more than a "small bite". Pull me up a chair and a triple Makers and I promise producers, you don't start nothin', there won't be nothin'.

I've had the same thought. I've also considered he's half lit in most scenes and is dependent on others for transport because of it. And I type this with pinot in the right, phone in the left, no judging, but it would make sense. Craig has a great support system. I believe he will be ok. Akim did him a favor giving him a negative consequence so young in life. So often we are enabled and able to justify things with job, family, etc. Akim, with wise and good intentions I believe, swiftly kicked him in the ass with reality. And his house was amazing!!! Also thought Craig's family home was beautiful as were the bits of the town we saw. I think Whitney (and to a lesser degree Shep) would benefit from a real job. Whitney seems dissatisfied at all times. Though I joke and say I envy cops placed on leave with pay, there is a sense of purpose and contentment with leaving a rough 8 to 10 hour day and going home to relax. I would extend that to stay at home moms when their kids are asleep. A "whew, that was brutal, but this is nice". The times I've taken time off and kind of bummed around and boozed and Netflixed, surprisingly, I'm ready to get back to the grind. It grows old so fast. A bit of sweat on his Vintage Versace doing work to get the restaurant open wouldn't hurt. (If Vintage Versace doesn't exist, thats ok, you get the gist. I wear, gasp! Ann Taylor). Hate to keep being so serious about such a fun and great show, but it really brings home all the "If I only had" bullshit that can happen. I would argue Patricia isn't happy. The martini maker seems much happier and content. And Landon needs some fucking therapy. Will she be 75 saying she once had it good and let it all go? 10-4. We get it. Now....move on! Live life! Get a voice coach/speech therapist too if I really had my druthers :)

Haha! I thought, not a good way to end it Knox (my dog). Working for it even sounded fun to me as I knowingly typed it on my phone! Cheers! And if you land him, remember us!

Bowing down to you for succinctly putting my thoughts into words about Kathryn. So I've been thinking about the massive Shep love. And I'm in his fan club too. But where I am from it occurred to me I'm surrounded by Sheps. Loads of old money here where I am in the South. There are certain bars I could frequent where every 30ish guy has his Lacoste shirt on, sunglass of the moment on Croakies, and Makers Mark in right hand, Amex (black) in the left. I've dated them. They leave you wanting more so often. Like I love Shep, but I feel certain he'd likely wear thin. I kind of yucked when he talked about the checks in the mail. I mean, I grew up very well, but damn there is something hot about a guy working hard for his money. All this to say, move to the South. I can think of 10 cities, Gosh 20, that have loads of them. Charming, hot, brilliant, but whew boy, fucking high maintenance when it comes to dating. Ya work for it.

What a wonderful tribute to a good friend. You are more well versed than Housewives. From the post alone, I gather you're versed in humility, kindness, and compassion. We need to hire you to be on set with Beth. The world needs more of you!

Yeah, it was especially rude since Pat was talking about Delaware. Showing interest in what he had just said! I googled paint splattered sports coat (my word, what has my life become) and pretty much came up nada. Craig seems in the know fashion wise so I'm sure its a pricey trend, but motherfucking ugly it was! I'm concerned for what this says about me. Dear friends, do not exile me, but....I don't dislike Whitney. At all. Dare I say I rather like him. I can't say why, but I do. I think maybe because I see self doubt and/or self worthiness issues. It makes me want to pet his head instead of hate him. And yet, I see the other side and why one would. Anyone else think the fat kid in them would struggle to fight the urge to get multiple scoops of Mac and cheese at Pats dinner? With the person standing there, Id get the requisite one and tear up as she walked away with that glorious cheese laden wonderfulness.

I think so too. And they're both successful with their own business. Which creates tangible competition. With all Beth's success, she can't seem to let others also have success. Somehow, she's comvinced she is Warren Buffet level (who I imagine got that way listening, not blabbing). Forgive me as I watched last 2 back to back and run together but at Beth's brunch she was so confident she could get Sonja into gear. Dismissive of Heathers attempts. What bothered me more was her mocking of the mini Shark Tank thing Momma had done. Shut the fuck up occassionaly. Everything doesn't require your self proclaimed wise two cents. And I don't even like Momma Hatty and that irritated me. Aware of the hypocrisy as you see my use of "fuck" above, but I don't like Beth and her "braid each other's pussy hair" comments. I have a love/hate with Carole. As a smaller busted gal myself (though bit more endowed) I gotta give hats off for the ping pong scene. In our "bigger is better" society, go you for having self confidence and healthy body image to do that. Represent, holla! ....then she said the screwing emoji and I promptly hated her again. Le sigh. Can't believe of all the good stuff i have where she was a raving bitch, I'm focusing on this, but I thought Papa John should have just let Dorito have the Hearts of Palm Salad. You don't miss many meals, let the goat cheese and passive agressive go and let the lass have her hearts of palm salad. ....then she got on his cell phone and I hated her again. Le sigh.