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I'll add: that is a terrible picture. She takes self-loving to a level that just makes her a narcissistic I-don't-know what. Those freaking hashtags all over the place must be making money for her. Is that how Instagram works? Like YouTube? I have no clue.

That is true. How would they get their husband a gift or do some surprise night on the town, if they had to ask him for extra money? The headships earn the money and dictate how it's spent, AFAIK. Wives aren't employed and wage earners, for the most part.

Ah, OK. That makes sense. I do remember that Meri got pissy about the way Janelle put cups away. Meri is an extreme anal neat freak, and Janelle is just the opposite. I also think that Janelle's motivation to have kids probably came from her desire to help populate Doofus' planet. And she got pregnant before Meri, which she may have secretly been extra happy about. I'm sure Meri was very pissed about that, plus the fact that Janelle divorced Meri's brother, and then latched on to Doofus, thereby adding insult to injury. Ah, OK. That makes sense. I do remember that Meri got pissy about the way Janelle put cups away. Meri is an extreme anal neat freak, and Janelle is just the opposite. I also think that Janelle's motivation to have kids probably came from her desire to help populate Doofus' planet. And she got pregnant before Meri, which she may have secretly been extra happy about. I'm sure Meri was very pissed about that, plus the fact that Janelle divorced Meri's brother, and then latched on to Doofus, thereby adding insult to injury.

I'm sad for her, too. If her mom Annie would write a tell-all, like her aunt did, I'd read it. Supposedly Doofus only married Christine because she was considered "plyg royalty," being closely related to the Allred family, IIRC. That, if true, is sad too. To take a love-crazy Christine as a "wife" for that reason, or just because he thought she'd be a peacemaker between Meri and Janelle, hell, any reason besides he was in love with her, too? Damn, that's just cruel. I'm intrigued and repulsed at the same time, just like I am with other "religions" that I deem as cults. Fundies, Scientologists, etc. YMMV. ETA: Did Janelle return to Doofus, only because by the time she left for a while, because they had already had kids, and he wanted them (not necessarily Janelle) back? If their book stated the reason, I've forgotten.

I'm over 60. I remember drinking from the hose as a kid, but wouldn't let my daughter do that. Our hose here is hooked up to irrigation (untreated) water, and is good for watering grass, but never drinking. (I grew up in a much larger city, with city (soft) water.) Reminds me of what George Carlin once said. "Kids gotta wear helmets nowadays for everything but jerking off!" Sorry to get in the way-back machine. Back to topic: it was so cool to see Jin's new piano, and how thrilled she was. I haven't a musical bone in my body, but I'm married to a musical person, and I so love to hear talented people play whatever they are good at. Jin was quite good to my ear at the music store. Jer must feel the same way, and appreciates her talents. OK Jer, I don't dislike you nearly as much as I did, if you like music.

Mr. Xword and I saw an albino crow years ago, in a local park at lunchtime. Truth: the other crows stayed away from her/him. I felt sorry for the poor little critter (and as a rule, I don't like crows, because they're noisy, and have nested in a tree near where I park my car, and have shat upon such car. At least Robyn's post had a good wildlife photo. Better than a pic of a buttload of unused tea boxes.

Toodles, you have brushed with the greatness that defines the Browns (sarcasm.) I have loved having your sightings and personal reports on them (truth.) Does the forum have a potential sighter/reporter in Flag (I too think of Scientology when someone posts the abbreviated version.) I believe we do have someone local or very nearly local, no? Forgive me if I don't remember your name, but some posts have led me to believe someone still lives nearby. Snarkiness depends on you, from someplace close in AZ. It just figures that the Brown Clowns could count on their "celebrity" to sell the bullshit that is "Strive." It also figures that any coach worth her/his salt would have bailed with that dismal turnout, in a place as populated as LV. Janelle can't hope to make a go of it as any kind of coach. I thought of Meri as Eeyore, but that name can also apply to poor Janelle. Poor you. And you. What will they think of, next?

Their toxicity is like radiation exposure.

Kendra and Joe seem to be genuinely nice people, and as in love as they can be. Not an ounce of pretentiousness there. Jeremy is kind of growing on me too. I still think he's the type that acts like the world's a stage, but I do believe he appreciates Jinjer and treats her well. It was nice that he kept criticism of Boob's slop to himself. BBQ tuna? Barf. I don't believe Jin actually misses that, but she seemed appreciative of the effort, and that was nice too.

That's sad. My mother died in her late 70's, mother-in-law in her mid 80's. It could be that one or both would have developed dementia, had they lived longer. I guess if it's in one's genes, it happens at some point. We can't change our family history (if only.)

That makes me glad I only had one child. I'm sad that I won't be a grandma (daughter and husband aren't having any) but it's their decision. I had never heard a connection between Alzheimer's and number of births. I remember years ago hearing that having at least one child made breast cancer less likely.

Jason actually is kind of cute, in a gnomish way. Jason looks better to me when he's sitting next to Josiah, who I find completely unappealing.

Crazy cat lady here. My beloved kitty was almost 19 years old when we had to say goodbye. I wanted my face to be the last thing he saw before he crossed the bridge, so I was there. We also chose cremation, and I have a memory box with pictures, his paw prints in clay (which the vet did) and his ashes. Pets give us so much love. People that don't treasure their fur babies are horrible.

Ice fishing I know nothing about, except from watching Grumpy Old Men (loved that movie.) They had little ice shacks and I think it was filmed in MN. Austrils is bossy and seems to be an absolute "my way or the highway" kind of person. I don't think Joy's feelings matter to him.

Jessa was warm for Ben's form, and got to escape the J'slaves group as a bonus. What a deal! Their kids are more interesting than they are, such cuties.

I figured that was the way it was, before the sixties. I do remember a friend's mother getting a tubal in the early 60's, and her husband had to consent.

JD actually looked less dorky with some facial hair, IMO. Josiah just looks more dorky with, like I would imagine Boob and Smuggar would. When Jeremy shaved his facial hair, he looked awful to me. Much better with.

Well, had her dream lover Sam the Sham been real, he would have been happy to give her all that, and more! She'll pretend to be happy with Kommander Kody until TLC pulls the plug.

I've wondered that since Bonnie decided she wanted to move there. Will we ever know?

Damn dogs! Get your mangy selves off my lawn, and if you shit, you'll get a hose job! As a camera shy individual, it just floors me that people like Mariah, Meri and all the rest of the Brown Clowns make money off their dumbass photos like this. Then, they get pissed when someone dares to critique them on anything! Looking at you, Meri.

Doodlebug, what does the little icon by your avatar mean? I like your doggie pic.

I'll add: black is not supposed to be all one wears, unless one is a witch (or something that rhymes.)

And LV. Janelle & Christine must have taken the test just for a storyline. They haven't exactly used their licenses for anything much. I wonder how many seasons they're banking on being on TV?

I think you're right. I always look worse in photos than I do looking in the mirror. I see every age spot, wrinkle, etc. in pictures. No wonder I'm camera shy.

Chucklefucks, LOL! That's a new one for me. Perfect description of that bunch.