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I’m linking up with Jenn from Ramblings of a Suburban Mom… even though this isn’t a link up I just really love it!

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currently watching…

A million little things on abc… and it’s awful.  (It is no where close to as good as This is us).  I’ve watched all 8 episodes so far and it’s just getting worse.  It’s completely unrealistic with predictable plot twists that are not so shocking.  I will go down the cast and tell you what I think…

Eddie Saville – the stay at home dad / retired rock star / adulterer / guitar teacher… there is nothing likable about him to me, I really can’t stand any scene with him in it.

Rome Howard – I think Romany Malco is a good actor.  I think there are some weak spots in his character… he suffers from depression which is supposed to be relate-able, he doesn’t like his job, so he quits and peruses his dream to make a movie… ehh, he’s growing on me.  I like Rome.

Gary Mendez – The funny friend that does romantic things.  I will admit I don’t mind him, but I also wish I hated him.  The entire show is filled with cliches and annoying moments where you’re like this would never happen in real life.  But I guess Gary is the kind of character you like and wish you were friends with.

Regina Howard – Rome’s wife, who I like.  She’s a chef who is opening her own restaurant.

Katherine Kim – Eddie’s wife (or was), the lawyer mom who struggles the work/home balance and was cheated on.  Her acting is hard to watch without thinking, ugh this is on ABC… it’s painful.  You just feel bad for her… and I really hate Eddie for her.  It’s very awkward she’s still part of the friend group.  Their child is also pretty annoying, they give him these needy quirky qualities, that seem to have been created by their weird modern ish parenting.  I cringe.

Maggie Bloom – Gary’s love interest refusing to get chemo to save her life… she’s an outsider of the friend circle, but the friend circle refuses to let her go to die.  She’s a convincing actor and I actually really like her character… when they’re not making her do cheesy dream scenes.

Delilah Dixon – The widow of everyone’s best friend that commits suicide in the first episode.  But she was having an affair with Eddie and spoiler, is pregnant with Eddie’s baby but is going to say it’s John’s (her deceased husband).  She has a faint accent and appears frail.  I don’t get her relationship with Eddie.

Ashley Morales – John’s assistant, who I do NOT understand why she’s still lingering around and was invited to their friends only restaurant party.  Who gets it on with Gary (WHYY GARY?!) and no body knew it was her birthday.

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currently reading…

Food: WTF Should I Eat? By Dr Mark Hyman… I DO recommend this book.  It makes a lot of sense to me…. but it’s all pretty overwhelming when you’re trying to change your perception of foods you’ve categorized as good/bad in your mind – I think this book does a good job explaining a lot of the foods I was questioning.

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currently wearing…

well not exactly right this minute… but I DID wear this ugly Christmas sweater this weekend 😉

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currently wanting…

This dog.. and the sweater…

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Currently happy about…

that the salads are BACK at the grocery stores… this last week had me so confused!

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Currently loving…

My cute little boys and my Christmas tree

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Currently craving…

these bacon wrapped brussels sprouts… who knew I’d love them SOO MUCH!

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Currently last watched movie…

Saw the Grinch (well 70% of it) at the Movies!  V didn’t last through the whole thing – so for some of it I was in the hallway negotiating with a 2 year old about going back into the theater and being quiet.  I liked it, very cute movie!

alison

Thursday Thoughts

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Summer is here!  And I love that it’s still light out until 9 PM.

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I watched the big brother premiere last night… live (2 hours that could have been compressed to 1 with fast forwarding)…. my favorite is Sam (the girl welder I love her voice).  Spoiler, she ends the first episode as a robot.  Yes, big brother is cornier than ever and does not disappoint in that aspect.  My predictions on the final 4, Sam, Winston, Angela, Scottie (maybe Faysal or Kaitlyn will make if far).  Let’s see how wrong I am!

alison

Kenny on The Middle Halloween!!

As promised I am reporting all Kenny sightings!!  Season 7 episode 6.  Halloween VI: Tick Tock Death.  Kenny is played by Tommy Bechtold.

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Brick as Rod Serling from The Night Gallery, not Twilight Zone.

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THERE he is, Kenny!

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“good luck getting Kenny out of bed, it’s like wrestling an alligator”

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AHHHHHHHHH it’s Rita Glossner (Brooke Shields)… my favorite way to see Brooke Shields ever is as Rita Glossner.  and I frickin LOVE her outfit.  That tattoo choker, I mean come on, THE BEST!!!!!!!!!

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Frankie heck getting the last drop of that box of wine…

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More Kenny!

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Kenny in the basement

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!  Kenny talks!

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Creepy painting of Brick…

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ANOTHER Kenny sighting on The Middle

As promised I will report any Kenny sightings on The Middle.  Kenny’s played by Tommy Bechtold.

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THERE he is!!!  While Axl and his other roommate talk about the hammocks (their attempt at getting away from the ants).

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Dancing With The Stars Cast season 21 2015

First of all I have been LOVING THE WHIP AND NAE NAE promos!!!!!!  ABC love it. LOVE IT!!!

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Alex Skorlatos: “worldwide hero in August when he helped avert a massacre aboard a Belgian train” wow that was SO recent.. I know like nothing about him though

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Kim Zolciak: OMGGGGGGGGG so excited about this!!  So excited.

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Bindi Irwin: I think and hope I’m going to LOVE her… and she’s with derek.. she’s going to be on for a WHILE

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Hayes Grier: a 15 year old vine star… come on… if my 2 nieces don’t know who he is then really I think this is a fail for abc

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Chaka Khan: I think she’ll be better than Patti LaBelle.

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Andy Grammer: WAYYYY too soon… I am so SICK of Honey I’m good I don’t want to see his FACE!!!!!  Maybe I’ll love him, we’ll see.

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Nick Carter: Seriosuly?!  So pumped for this.  I hope creepy Aaron Carter is in the audience a lot.

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Alexa Penavega and Carlos Penavega: ehhh don’t really care

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Victor Espinoza: A Jockey!?  I’m kinda interested…

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Tamar Braxton: Yawn.

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Paula Deen: YES YES YES YES YES YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gary Busey: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

alison

Friday Letters

Friday letters

Dear NF, I can’t believe how personable and social you are… you’re bffs with anyone you see.

Dear Chris Soules, I am sad to see you off dancing with the stars… you were really improving.

Dear Bethenny Frankel, I wish I could pull of a jump suit like you do for my birthday…

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Dear Smellen, thanks for making me the lunch i want for my birthday… it better be amazing, thank you.

Dear C, I want my car washed and cleaned perfectly for Mother’s day… and pancakes with blueberries.

Dear Janmanisabobalogadingdong, please visit again soon.  NF talks about how Jan gave him those remote control cars and one still needs batteries.

Dear Magz, your baby is perfect.

Dear Grey’s Anatomy, I love you.  I hope everyone doesn’t gasp and die when I say this but, I never really liked Derek… he was kind of an ass…..  sorry… may mcdreamy rest in peace.

Dear Teen Mom OG, I have to admit, glad Farrah’s back… but I don’t think I’d trade in Bentley to get Farrah.  And Amber… my intuition red flag gut is screaming that you should not marry a super fan 20 years older than you… at least not this soon.

Dear Tyler Fredrickson, I wanted YOU to win survivor… you were the best and my favorite.

Dear Starbucks gift cards, can’t wait to try the s’more frap ❤

Dear Teevee, NF loves you… thanks for sharing your lemon water.

Dear Orange is the new black, I can’t WAIT!!!!!

alison

The Middle Siblings and Sombreros

WELL last night was Wednesday and The Middle was on… and I promised to keep up on Kenny sightings…

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Annnndd he’s not in this episode but Sue mentions him in this scene.

alison

Where’s KENNY! On The Middle…

Last night Kenny made a few appearances on The Middle… I’ll be happy to screen shot them for you.

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Tommy Bechtold plays Kenny on The Middle… and yeah, I’d say I’m a super fan!

alison

WHO is Kenny on the Middle…

The last time we saw Kenny on the Middle was episode 13 season 6 Valentine’s Day VI.  The imdb discripiton says, “Brick learns that his quirky girlfriend wants him to kiss her on Valentine’s Day. Axl struggles with the fact that his girlfriend doesn’t want to do anything romantic.”

FIRST I need to quickly mention another character I am in love with on The Middle… Mrs.Donahue… played by Jen Ray.

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Now we’ll spot Kenny…

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Tommy Bechtold plays Kenny on the Middle so perfectly.  I also sorta know him… not to sound creepy… He is my friend’s childhood best friend’s brother.  I hung out with him once… however I had too much to drink and wish I had more memories of that fun night with Kenny from The Middle!

alison