90DF Live Chat 3: I Gave Up Everything To Be Here

[Pepper Mostly]

4 minutes ago, Suzywriter said:

Beliefs are personal. Religion is not personal. It has rules and structure. Either you follow it or you don't.

Exactly. She blathers on about her "relationship with God" but has issues with her CHOSEN religion. I'm an atheist but I don't have any beef with believers (as long as they're not dicks about it, anyway). Why would she CHOOSE a religion whose practices are distasteful to her? There are plenty of religions to choose from. Why pick one that makes you so uncomfortable and squeamish? 

[Gobi]

Just now, Hotel Snarker said:

Feel so sorry for the John Wick fans who may as well tear up when watching the new movie.

Sad to hear that Lance Reddick died (in real life).

[Suzywriter]

1 minute ago, Hotel Snarker said:

Feel so sorry for the John Wick fans who may as well tear up when watching the new movie.

Keanu can't catch a break.

[Hotel Snarker]

2 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

I just read The Paris Apartment…it was a fun mystery 

The Paris Apartment I will read this summer! I read one called The Hacienda, by Isabel Cañas. It’s about a haunted house mystery.

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles has gotten a lot of hype. I am planning on reading that one as well.

[Baltimore Betty]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

Exactly. She blathers on about her "relationship with God" but has issues with her CHOSEN religion. I'm an atheist but I don't have any beef with believers (as long as they're not dicks about it, anyway). Why would she CHOOSE a religion whose practices are distasteful to her? There are plenty of religions to choose from. Why pick one that makes you so uncomfortable and squeamish? 

Especially a religion with a dress code!

[Frozendiva]

Just now, Baltimore Betty said:

Especially a religion with a dress code!

Part of the marriage package.

[For Cereals]

I need to make a list of all these books

[Pepper Mostly]

4 minutes ago, Hotel Snarker said:

I just finished reading Barely Missing Everything by Matt Mendez, which was meh. It kinda sucked in some places.

@Hotel Snarker, I just read "Britt-Marie Was Here" per your recommendation, and I enjoyed it a lot. 

[charmed1]

Put your seatbelt on, Gabe.

[GrammyPammy]

4 minutes ago, greekmom said:

Last week it was wet after her shower.

So I dont think it's a wig.

It was DAMP. On top, not underneath.

[Auntie Anxiety]

Where does Isabel get her looks?

[Pepper Mostly]

6 minutes ago, CrazyInAlabama said:

I love her Jackson Brodie series, but you have to read it from the beginning.   I love how she has separate storylines that all come together in the end.      

Oh, for sure, I started with "Case Histories". When recommending to reading friends I make sure to tell them that they have to read them in order. 

[mmecorday]

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Ooh, that's in one of my "to read" piles! Yes I have several, and they are all about two feet tall. 

I have vowed not to bring another book into the house until I've read all the ones on my coffee table. 

[Suzywriter]

1 minute ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Exactly. She blathers on about her "relationship with God" but has issues with her CHOSEN religion. I'm an atheist but I don't have any beef with believers (as long as they're not dicks about it, anyway). Why would she CHOOSE a religion whose practices are distasteful to her? There are plenty of religions to choose from. Why pick one that makes you so uncomfortable and squeamish? 

I am starting to see an annoying trend in Americans in which they think that EVERYTHING is negotiable, and anyone who tells them different is the bad guy. I saw a wedding on FB this weekend in which the officiant announced 'anyone not supportive of this couple and their choices..there's the door...use it!'. This was met with applause. 

So...family members who came out of love were essentially asked to leave if they don't agree with the couple's lifestyle, showing no gratitude for those who put their beliefs aside and came out of love and respect. 

[Auntie Anxiety]

Isabel’s father might have to eat those words.

[goofygirl]

Late to the party but shit! Nicole... Time to go home and find some wanky dude in California, sister!  Mahmoud ain't it!

Why would this dumbass go BACK to Egypt when she knew the FIRST time, she couldn't handle it? And I'm pissed at her that she would so vacuously CONVERT to Islam, while knowing NOTHING about what was expected??

She can be a nothing religion here but EGYPT??? Ass.

[magemaud]

Maybe Nicole’s hair IS a wig but she’s pretending it isn’t so she washes and styles it. She doesn’t have any sign of roots even after a few weeks. 

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, mmecorday said:

I have vowed not to bring another book into the house until I've read all the ones on my coffee table. 

I could NEVER do that. You are a better, stronger woman than I.

[Hotel Snarker]

3 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

@Hotel Snarker, I just read "Britt-Marie Was Here" per your recommendation, and I enjoyed it a lot. 

Oh, I’m delighted to hear that! Kara Thomas is another writer who has some great books in her catalog. I REALLY enjoyed “Little Monsters”.

[Zombness]

Gabe, Miami has many Colombian restaurants and the food is the same.  I know....what else could you say...

[Bees52]

I'm slowly absorbing the knowledge that Nicole is expected to learn from her husband, to love the religion she's already converted to.

Oh-   we're having dinner with Gabe, Isabel and her family. Hope the mood doesn't take an awkward turn at some point....

[Eldemarge]

1 minute ago, magemaud said:

Maybe Nicole’s hair IS a wig but she’s pretending it isn’t so she washes and styles it. She doesn’t have any sign of roots even after a few weeks. 

OMG, you're right!  Wig cop!

[Suzywriter]

isabel's features are somewhat like her mother's. Somewhat. 

[Pepper Mostly]

I have paid literally zero attention to this show for the last 45 minutes. 

[greekmom]

These guys are the most well adjusted couple since Kenny and whatshisname.

Why can't i remember these names?!?!?

[Frozendiva]

Pops may eat those words.

[sainte-chapelle]

Just now, greekmom said:

These guys are the most well adjusted couple since Kenny and whatshisname.

Why can't i remember these names?!?!?

Armando

[tvrox]

1 hour ago, For Cereals said:

I felt that…having a replacement in 2 weeks LOL

Good luck!

[Gobi]

I'm calling it - the reaction to the trans announcement will be the cliffhanger.

[CrazyInAlabama]

Just now, greekmom said:

These guys are the most well adjusted couple since Kenny and whatshisname.

Why can't i remember these names?!?!?

Kenny and Armando.    I love them, and the little girl too. 

[Suzywriter]

2 minutes ago, magemaud said:

Maybe Nicole’s hair IS a wig but she’s pretending it isn’t so she washes and styles it. She doesn’t have any sign of roots even after a few weeks. 

She seems to have no pigment of any kind. Could she be a real towhead? 

[GrammyPammy]

6 minutes ago, Baltimore Betty said:

Especially a religion with a dress code!

If she was raised Mormon she should be used to that!

[magemaud]

Just now, CrazyInAlabama said:

Kenny and Armando.    I love them, and the little girl too. 

And the little dog, too! 

[Eldemarge]

My son bought me Bad Blood for Christmas but I have Between Two Fires that I'm listening to on Audible, so I have not started it.

[Hotel Snarker]

Religious people are the ones treating Gabe like shit. Fascinating. Shocking.

2 minutes ago, goofygirl said:

Late to the party but shit! Nicole... Time to go home and find some wanky dude in California, sister!  Mahmoud ain't it!

Why would this dumbass go BACK to Egypt when she knew the FIRST time, she couldn't handle it? And I'm pissed at her that she would so vacuously CONVERT to Islam, while knowing NOTHING about what was expected??

She can be a nothing religion here but EGYPT??? Ass.

She should start something like a Neo-Islam which cuts out the parts she's not too keen on and adds cool (optional but strongly suggested) outfits. And cut down the praying to maybe once a week.

[Zombness]

Just now, greekmom said:

These guys are the most well adjusted couple since Kenny and whatshisname.

Why can't i remember these names?!?!?

Kenny and Armando.

[Auntie Anxiety]

Debbie deluded herself into believing that she and Osama had a love connection. Oh dear.

[charmed1]

Was Isabel married to either of her children’s fathers? I know it’s in TLC’s script to paint all the Spanish-speaking fathers as raging homophobes, but so far I’m not getting that vibe from Father Isabel.

[greekmom]

Just now, Auntie Anxiety said:

Debbie deluded herself into believing that she and Osama had a love connection. Oh dear.

it's only a love connection as long as Debbie shells out the money.

[Eldemarge]

Just now, Auntie Anxiety said:

Debbie deluded herself into believing that she and Osama had a love connection. Oh dear.

They have a strange and beautiful Love!!!

[Gobi]

1 minute ago, Suzywriter said:

She seems to have no pigment of any kind. Could she be a real shithead? 

FTFY

[sainte-chapelle]

I do not get the appeal of Pete Davidson..he looks like the dodgy guy on the corner selling single cigarettes 

Edited March 20, 2023 by sainte-chapelle

[Auntie Anxiety]

I buy my kindle books on BookHub. Good titles, mostly $1.99.

[Suzywriter]

Just now, charmed1 said:

Was Isabel married to either of her children’s fathers? I know it’s in TLC’s script to paint all the Spanish-speaking fathers as raging homophobes, but so far I’m not getting that vibe from Father Isabel.

Now that the jealousy monster has reared its ugly head, Papa may have reason to be glad for anyone to want to take on Isabel and 2 kids. I have a feeling she's got some crazy that we haven't met yet.

[goofygirl]

2 minutes ago, greekmom said:

These guys are the most well adjusted couple since Kenny and whatshisname.

Why can't i remember these names?!?!?

Raises hand... Because we're being subjected to a whole bunch of new asshats??  And it's hard to keep up when old Matt Sharp keeps jumping around like a flea between them?

Just a thought.

[magemaud]

1 minute ago, charmed1 said:

Was Isabel married to either of her children’s fathers? I know it’s in TLC’s script to paint all the Spanish-speaking fathers as raging homophobes, but so far I’m not getting that vibe from Father Isabel.

I don’t think she was married. 

[Suzywriter]

1 minute ago, sainte-chapelle said:

I do not get the appeal of Pete Davidson

who?

[Baltimore Betty]

5 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

I have paid literally zero attention to this show for the last 45 minutes. 

The book talk is far more captivating.

[Pepper Mostly]

3 minutes ago, Eldemarge said:

My son bought me Bad Blood for Christmas but I have Between Two Fires that I'm listening to on Audible, so I have not started it.

Bad Blood, about Theranos? 

[JennyMominFL]

air cant imagine wanting more than 1 husband