Feline Goddess

Alexis Bittar does make some pretty (if overpriced) pieces, but Jessel didn't pick any of those ones. Using Pavit's credit card without him knowing is petty and just adds more proof how awful their relationship is. The only thing that would've made her run in with the pigeons funnier, is if she'd been pooped on. Rebecca is successful enough to be chosen as an official designer for Wicked merchandise. It was sweet of her to let London chose a piece from the collection. I'm surprised that Scientology leadership is okay with her being a bit dismissive about it. But also glad she doesn't seem to be totally sucked in like some other celebs. I hope Ubah gets relief from her painful periods. Who owns that store she went to for something for her boyfriend's house ... Willy Wonka? Although it was sensible of her to realize she'd have to restrain herself and only get a small tchotchke. Brynn twisting and even outright lying about what people say about each other is not going to end well for her. Jenna is no longer flattered by Brynn's crush on her. The best part of the double date was Abe's apparent crush on Mel. The dodge ball game was L A M E. Adults actually do that?

Jenna's outfit at the Cinco-de-Mayo party was f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s. Love her. I also loved her scene with her injured kitty. Hope he's okay. Erin said their mescal is being sold at 800 retailers. That's nothing to snark at. Her red dress was amazing and her hairstyle was simple & pretty. So it was the onion in the guacamole that smelled like - onions - and not Erin's armpits. But instead of apologizing, Jessel had to make it worse by claiming Erin sometimes does have BO. Brynn is still trying to make Erin's dad her sugar daddy. Is her new place a studio? Because when she was sitting on the couch (with her adorable dog) you could see the bed in the background. Jessel may be a shrew when it comes to Pavit, but he's not nice to her either. And a baby ain't gonna fix that mess. I did laugh at him having a burrito delivered to the party. Raquel is part of the 'elite level' of the art world, which nobody outside of that world cares about. I do like her bizzaro Cindy-Lou Who hairstyles. Ubah looked uncomfortable - not a rebel - drinking directly out of the water carafe. Jessel suggesting she use a glass wasn't worthy of being called a basic bitch. Nothing about Sai's clothes are memorable except for that gold body armor outfit she wears in her talking head. But that's not in a good way because it's ugly. Her gifting Ubah with a book about pigeons was kinda funny. I get the intention of Ubah's carrier pigeon reference of the birds carrying messages from here to there. However, the note attached to the bird doesn't change from point of origin to its destination. Once again, Brynn says something about Nordstrom Rack in reference to Rebecca, who should get off the show before Brynn totally ruins her brand.

Why does Carisi keep referring to his wife as Rollins? I get that she apparently didn't take his last name, but why doesn't he call her Amanda? So the lesson from this episode, if you mastermind a crime, just cut a deal and turn on your associates - and it's a get-out-of-jail-free card. Of course the business manager lost his other clients, but that doesn't seem like much of punishment compared to prison time. He'll just move somewhere else, change his name and fleece new clients.

I just suffered through episode 15 of season 7 of Below Deck which featured Alexis and her then-fiance Todd (think that was his name, who cares?) She was freshly divorced from Jim and already engaged. Their PDA was nauseating to the crew of the Valor - and they're all pretty gross themselves. Alexis is doing the same 'I'm so in love, we have sex all the time' schtick with Johnny J that she did with that other bozo. I mean, good for her Man of the Moment for getting so much attention, but it's so obvious it's all an act for whatever audience she has at that point. As far as Johnny J/John Jansen, I think Shannon dodged a bullet and is lucky she's not wasting any more of her time. Alexis will probably marry him just to spite Shannon. Who will end up doing the 'I told you so dance' when that relationship implodes. I don't think Alexis is *that* much smaller than Emily. They're both Amazons. It was bitchy (but typical) of Heather to mention the size 12 dress was tight. Yeah, so's your face. Tamra peeing outside shouldn't shock anyone by now. In the parenting department, her & Simon are tied in their race to the bottom. The Tres Amigos Minus One show was cringeworthy. Are Vicki & Shannon that desperate for money and/or attention? That's rhetorical, btw, because we all know the answer is: yes they are. I like Gina's blunt cut hairstyle. That's all I've got for her. Katie's got nice hair too and her daughter is her mini-me.

I totally believe that Shannon was picking up the tab for most of her relationship with John Janssen - because she was desperate enough for attention after what David put her through. And John Janssen took advantage of that. I also believe he's now using Alexis to hurt Shannon. Alexis talking about having sex with Johnny J four times a day isn't inspiring jealously in anyone. He's gross. He looks like the kind of loser who hangs around the bar hoping some woman (any woman) gets smashed enough to go home with him. But of course Alexis was with Jim Bellino who's also nasty, so apparently she has low standards. At the height of her Jesus Jugs phase she could've been some old geezer's trophy wife, but she waited too long to ditch Jim and now that ship has sailed.

The best part of the episode was Jaiden's interactions with his little sisters. He adores them and they obviously adore him. Awwww.

My honorary daughter had to do community service and she volunteered with an animal rescue group. Basically she played with puppies at the adoption event. Not every assignment is equivalent to working on a chain gang. Shannon said she enjoyed volunteering at the church's thrift store and has continued to do it after her probation requirement was completed. So points for that - because she could've had the attitude, 'see ya, I'm done & outta here'. Like most people. Why does Alexis think anyone would be jealous of her being with John Jansen? They've all met him. LOL Same with Shannon's other sloppy seconds, David Beador. Shannon is better off without either of those losers.

Those clothes remind me of the tacky stuff Teresa's girls wore when they were little. Has kid's fashion in NJ not evolved since then?

BASIC!!! I loathe to defend Teresa, but she wasn't being mean when she talked about the 'basic' pieces in Danielle's line. Everyone should have pieces that are the foundation of their wardrobe. But with that said, Danielle isn't trying to market basic pieces - that's what Walmart kids clothes are for. However, I don't think she knows the definition of bougie. Jackie will end up with no friends. Rachel is right, there's a big difference between the mistakes someone makes as a teenager/young adult and the ones made by a grown up. Saying Teresa is the poster child for mortgage fraud is spot on. Melissa and Jennifer A's peace treaty won't last. In the facial scene Teresa's fake eyelashes looked like hairy caterpillars. Wow her skin is so bad without all the foundation spackled on. And no, I don't think the facial caused that much blotchiness. Jan's passing has had an impact on Margaret. She regretted the way her marriage ended, but they both got over it and were friends. So of course now there's going to be a hole. Not sure how that should be affecting her current marriage though. Delores warning Rachel to 'sleep with one eye open' because Teresa will be coming for her was scary. Teresa is someone she's proud to be friends with? Yikes. Her best scene this episode was at the restaurant with her kids and Frank's practice proposal. I don't like her with Paulie. Their scenes aren't natural - and they certainly don't seem like a couple anywhere close to committing to being together forever. One of 'em needs to call the time of death on that relationship and get away from the other one. I mean, seriously, is anyone rooting for them? Didn't miss the other husbands - or kids this episode.

I think Bill is a cosmetic plastic surgeon, not one who's on call for emergency situations. Unless tripping and bursting a breast implant is a common occurrence.

I find it hard to believe that Bill Aydin is still in surgery that late in the day. My son takes Ozempic for diabetes and it's been very difficult to get his prescription filled because of all the people taking it for weight loss. Teresa: "He's the biggest drug dealer in NJ." Conveniently forgetting to mention his legal issues were a couple of decades ago. Golf clap to whoever reminded everyone she committed mortgage fraud. I was a child model in London, England but my mother wasn't a pushy stage mom. Joe has obviously had a good relationship with Melissa's family for many years. Teresa is trying to compete with that with Louie's family and it's not coming across as genuine. I'm sure if anything happened between Tre & Lou, they'd never bother with Tre again. Paulie's newfound embrace of the camera is as annoying as it was last week. Jen Fessler is trying to play both sides. That hardly ever works and she's going to end up with no friends at all.

A friend of mine had a very traditional home with dark, heavy wood furniture and colors, then she built a new home in the same community and did a complete 180 decorating with uber modern furniture and a color scheme of white, black & grey with turquoise for pops of color. Sometimes people get tired of their decor and do something completely different. Paulie certainly isn't camera shy anymore, is he?

Great casting for Eileen & Maddie. Leslie Fray and Allison Elaine look like they really could be mother & daughter.

Leslie & Lyndsay's kitchen looked more like a 'before' than a brand new one. I hated the dark green. Of course decorative stuff isn't going to add value to a house, but it doesn't mean original artwork shouldn't be incorporated. With that said, the plaster wall art & sculpture were ugly. That's the real sin. Bryan & Sarah's kitchen looked small. Not an easy feat in such a wide-open space. The built-in table instead of a dedicated dining space was a 'no' for me too, Egypt. Mitch & Page's kitchen was okay, but not particularly memorable. The outside of those houses are awful and stand out amongst the others in that community - and not in a good way.

I had a 20 year friendship implode a few years ago. I donated a gold necklace that had been a gift from that ex-friend because I didn't want to keep it or make money from selling it. I just didn't want the bad mojo. The thrift store told me they'd sold it for $150.00.