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Thanks.

I have been gone from Hallmark for a while and I missed the last two or three Aurora Mysteries. I think the last one I saw was when Martin left. Do they have different murder club members now? The previous don't seem to show Perry, the older Black man, or the one that wanted to marry her mother. I thought they were bringing Robin back?

I've always felt there is an underlying tension between Grant and Candice....cannot put my finger on it...

I don't think it necessarily follows that she thought it would not happen in the private sector. She herself said she was excited about the job. Most importantly, for her it was a fresh start. Might be the same thing, might not, but at least she would not have the history and complicated friendships to consider. People don't always leave a situation because they think the next one will be better, some just do it because they are ready for some new bs...and are tired of the same old

HOw many days was EJ on? I missed the beginning and already deleted the episode...

I feel so mean, but I was in the kitchen listening and found myself mumbling, please Avi, please Avi...over and over.....

Yes, I think they share the same ones across different movies and series

E.J doesn't bother me. I hope he keeps winning.

That was very clumsily worded. My intent was to say that a lot of other kids get ridicule by some of their playmates when they have parents or grandparents that are different. We had a lot of refugees in our school and they liked talking to me. I soon found out that many of them were terrified to have their new school friends over to their house in case they thought their food was "weird" or because their parent or grandparent didn't speak English, or dressed "funny." While they were trying desperately to fit in and sometimes getting teased for their differences, they were really afraid of having just one more thing about them being different. Kids can be so mean to each other...it is unreal the things I have seen and heard. I did not mean to imply that James found it difficult to have a grandparent that did not speak English and I hope it did not read that way. From his words he was very proud of her and wanted to make her proud.

I don't presume to know James or know his story. I have worked with students in the past for several years. What I can guess is that James was always different...and kids don't always appreciate differences. Whether that is looks, mannerisms, how they dress...down the line. He also mentioned having a grandmother that did not speak English. Depending on where and when he grew up, being different and having a different family was probably not easy for him, and he may have honestly not been engaged with a lot of things other kids were. To me the ultimate success is finding something you love and are good at and figuring out how to get paid for it...as long as it is legal and not harming anyone. That James has found his place in a space that may not have always been welcoming to him is a good thing to me, and he found love....someone who accepts him as he is. He is a quirky person, from his mannerisms to his looks, but it doesn't seem as if he has tried to change himself., rather learned to just be. Sometimes people who have always felt different struggle with feeling confident in certain situations and they can sometimes try to overcome that in a number of ways, some of which can appear awkward or arrogant. Therefore I can't understand why people can't just let him be. Maybe he is not everyone's cup of tea, but I can't be upset with someone for playing the game well. There have been other contestants that I did not connect with for many reasons, but I could not deny their skill, intellect and right to be on the show. I hope he gets many opportunities as a result of this, not that I think he was not doing well before. For those of you that do not like him...I hope you don't leave the show because of it. James is not Jeopardy....and I am always a fan of the show....regardless of who is on it.

I missed it, but I guess Bishme is safe?

In spite of my cynicism I honestly wish these shows...like those stupid reality shows like the Bachelor....would offer counseling for the participants. Look at this history of these younger stars and what happens to them when shows are over........Eight is Enough, Different Strokes, Family Matters, and even more recent shows. Young stars who had a steady workplace and a work family and when it was over they struggled. You would think that would have shows have a therapist or someone on staff to help them deal with the struggles as they go along.... as well as access to a financial planner....although I think most of the people on there reality shows had problems before they become contestantss

Trauma, trauma, everyone has been through trauma, but for most of the posters TRAUMA is only an excuse for the Starks...Arya, Jon, Sansa...everyone else just does things because they want to. Just reading these boards it is kind of sad that this whole show seems to be built on everyone being traumatized in some way... Cersi, Tyrion, Sansa, Jon, Arya, Danny, Greyworm, Missandei as a slave...Theon...I could go on and one. Who has not been raped, tortured or otherwise....sheesh.... That and the shock value. I am just not sure a shocking scene equals GREAT writing....

Hope everyone is o.k. in the storm path. Great news about Alex!!!! Knew Spongebob immediately yesterday...had a pretty good day today. I James is just trolling fans at this point. It is anybody's guess if he breaks the record. At this point I would not be surprised either way.

You really can't compare one actor to another...and I never said anything about rehab making him a better actor. What I said was I hoped therapy helped him with his issues....which can be totally separate in my opinion from substance abuse. The reality is he may well already be a great actor, but clearly something is standing in the way. How well an actor acts is always a matter of opinion. I am sure there are some people who thought his acting was fine, and I don't always agree with what other people feel are all star performances. I personally feel that people usually have issues that cause them to turn to substance abuse, so until that underlying thing is addressed they still struggle. In reality some people are still creative and amazing artists even when they struggle with issue and/or substance abuse ....and some are not.