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Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 4, episode 15

Okay, surely THIS ONE is the finale. You should've talked to Mary since she left, Geoffrey Mary is not being weird coming to an event she was invited to by her friends You don't care for Mary, you can't treat her like this and say you care Varya, you can't just tell her to not talk to one of her best friends for years Okay, well Varya is correct that Geoffrey doesn't love Mary You heard what was said, Geoffrey, they were like 3 feet from you Usman, don't marry Lisa (I mean I think you do, but don't) David...you two aren't on the same page There's a TV of a fireplace! No, David, no Ah well I thought he was gonna pull out a ring so this is better She looks so uncomfortable and sad, which I don't understand Uh was that a lacy bra hanging up in your bathroom, Ed? Ed's license plate looks to be BGG EDD (honestly it's weird that we see it as they usually blur license plates) Ed's daughter is beautiful 'It blew up in my...

15 places to donate to support protesters and their cause

These are just some of them! Please feel free to comment with more. Chicago Community Bond Fund : their intention and hope to pay bond for everyone arrested at the protests right now Black Lives Matter : support the movement and ongoing fight to end State-sanctioned violence, liberate Black people, and end white supremacy forever George Floyd’s Family’s Fundraiser : raise funds that would “cover funeral and burial expenses and to assist my family in the days to come as we continue to seek justice for George" Communities Against Police Brutality : created to deal with police brutality in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area on an ongoing basis Reclaim the Block : organizes Minneapolis community and city council members to move money from the police department into other areas of the city’s budget that truly promote community health and safety Black Visions Collective : Through the development of powerful strategic campaigns, they seek to expand the power of Blac...

15 possible trivia categories

I'm trying to host a weekly trivia night and while the teams will actually get a say in the categories, here are some others that could be fun. And We'll Never Be Royals: Questions about members of royal families who never ruled Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics:Questions about misinformation "Don't Believe Everything You Read on the Internet."-Abraham Lincoln: Questions about famous misquotes Say What You Mean: Questions about etymology Herstory: Questions about women in history Furry Friends: Questions about furry animals All the Fuzzy Wuzzies: Questions about famous romances The Count: Questions where all the answers are numbers Seeing Double: Questions where the answer has a repeated word Of Corset: Questions about fashion Real Housewives of History: Questions about women who worked behind the scenes historically Superlatives: Questions about extremes A Hairy Situation: Questions about hair and hairstyles  Nailed It?: Questions about epic failu...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race season 12, episode 14

Who will win??? Is Dahlia on a roof? Rock looks great It's shocking Nicky's huge skirt can fit in a NYC hallway Aiden's outfit is great but looks odd just in a backyard Brita's look is so fun Jan's Edward Scissorhands look is amazing WIDOW IS MY QUEEN Heidi looks beautiful So Jackie is also on a roof Crystal's look made me laugh out loud Gigi's look is cool, but I kinda want more for a finale look Jaida's look is incredible So Ru is just going with masks, huh? The home footage of Crystal is amazing Michelle's husband is cute I love Ross's dogs Yes, Jan was robbed Rachel Bloom! Hi!!! Robyn's eyes are beautiful I really like Whoopi's glasses Gosh watching this summary of Crystal is edited so well like I am really excited for her after watching that What on earth is Crystal wearing for this interview? I thought Crystal's parents were cute until I remembered that they're hardcore Trumpers Aw it's nice to ...

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Self-quarantined season 1, episode 6

I wonder whom we'll see this time. Fernanda! Good to see you! CHICAGO Ready to eat the world? Fernanda's apartment looks nice Those smoothies look disgusting Omg that is not good roommate etiquette  It is crazy to see a couch move like that Did Fernanda steal those weights? What reality TV shows has Clay been on? Tell me! [Google says The Bachelorette  and Bachelor in Paradise ] She's so bad at curling her hair Clay does look familiar though... Aw Clay and Fernanda seem cute Oh man Tiffany and Ronald's daughter is soooooooooooo cute Yeah I am 0% surprised that COVID is affecting immigration How did a baby do that? I love how the little boy didn't even realize that having a broken computer got him out of homework Therapy is a good call for you two Uh you may actually want to figure out a way to explain marriage counseling to your son...especially if you all have been fighting a lot Boooooooooooooo Jesse Wait has Jesse been spending time in New Y...

15 premises for historical fiction shows/movies that I would love to see

So I recently binged The Great  and am now working my way through Reign  so here are some ideas for people/historical events/time periods that I think would make excellent shows/movies. The US Camel Corps. This could be a bizarre drama or it could be a great comedy. Elizabeth of York. She was King Henry VIII's mother and also the sister of the princes in the tower. She lived a dramatic and intense life and she carries the intrigue of King Henry VIII which should be enough to pull people in. Following a USSR spy in the US who was sent to make maps. We know that the USSR secretly mapped a lot of the world and we know that some of this had to come from boots on the ground. Some of the mapped out areas were of very big cities, but some where small towns. In my show, it would be a comedy about a spy who isn't good at his job sent to a small town in the US to map it. A family sitcom based on the two living grandsons of our tenth president. They would end up going to events for...

15 inspiring or happy things to write on rocks

I need to generate some ideas for my quaran-hobby, but please suggest some! Especially short ones! What a treat! Fill your life with laughter and love Suicide hotline number There is no unhappiness too great to be lessened  Even darkness must pass I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you You didn't cause it, you can't cure it, and you can't control it There's some good in this world and it's worth fighting for Dare to disturb the universe Try again You are enough Stay afraid, but do it anyway Be kind to yourself One day at a time You're not alone (Prompt by me)

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 4, episode 14

Okay I THINK this one is the final episode before the tell all. Varya, you are the one being weird Mary, you should note that Geoffrey never once said that you are there because the two of you are together Geoffrey, you look pleased Yes, Varya, go back to Russia Wow Geoffrey still won't even say he's dating Mary Exactly, all Mary was was there Yeah, Varya don't be disrespectful to Mary Oh wow was this the day after that one date Mary, you should feel betrayed because Geoffrey has not once said that you two are in a relationship This cafe David and Lana are at is nice I actually feel bad for Lana like it feels like the producers are trying to shame her She seems uncomfortable with physical touch YES, CORRECT LANA IT IS UNSAFE TO GIVE A STRANGER ONLINE YOUR REAL ADDRESS Yeah I bet Lana got quiet after you said you'd been stalking her But, I will say, at least David isn't dumb enough to think that the stuff that was filmed she would never see Okay you...

15 quaran-hobbies I've tried

Some of these I'm doing pretty often! Pretending a lot of my friends are ready to adopt a dog and searching the internet for a dog that would fit them Writing letters Cooking Making an Instagram for my dog Writing commentary on reality TV shows Words with Friends Puzzle Crown (a jigsaw puzzle app) Dog yoga (this did not work super well) Rock decorating (I just started so please send me uplifting phrases to write on rocks) Looking up historical characters from historical dramas I've watched Meditation with my dog (went okay) Making scavenger hunts for my dog Dog grooming (only early attempts so far, but I'm going to attempt more soon) Exploring Jackson Park Keeping up my blog (Prompt by me) This isn't my work, but it is what inspired me to do some rock art

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race season 12, episode 13

I'm curious to see how this format works out. The Shady Bunch is adorable Not sure how I feel about them saying technically only 12 queens...I just don't know if joking about it works with me It sounds like Ru is having trouble talking with that mask on Man I hadn't even thought about how one of the queens might've gotten sick Who is Jessica Fletcher? Oh my god how many of the same wig does Aiden own? I sorta hoped that Heidi would've moved by now Crystal's outfit is so fun "Oversharing is caring" Jaida is the only one with her own geographical segment Heidi's outfit reminds me of the outfit Dahlia was sent home in I love the big googly eyes behind Gigi Heidi N. Closet is a fun name, but I do think it should be Heidi Hepiphany  [This Amazon Music ad is using a lot of the same imagery as the ads warning people against vaping] Wow Aiden can't not roll her eyes Entwined...or entined? Get it? Does Crystal have to hold that candle...

15 6 word stories

My attempt at getting back to writing. Spare change? Charon requires exact payment. Exit Pursued by a Bear: The Nightclub. Distinctive tattoo forewarns of NPC's death. "Welcome" said only the floor mat. "Beautiful," the mother thanked the mortician. "She's sleeping," I lied to him. "He's rugged." "Beards grow after death." "New Puppies" sign ends all self-control. "Welcome Home" banner order cancelled quietly. Baby. Child. Adult. Elder. Corpse. Forgotten. Gardening becomes archaeology becomes grave robbing. House tear down becomes tomb desecration. Scissors slice paper, fabric, flesh, cardboard. Full moon makes beautiful last sight. Death jumped over me, praise Satan. (Prompt by me) Image source

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Self-quarantined season 1, episode 5

This show has been such a delight. I love that doggo Why does she need three bedrooms? I wonder how many people are stuck in countries other than their home countries... I feel like Laura being excited for the garbage truck is very relatable quarantine content The purple friend is here! God it is spooky to see things so empty She's filming a phone without a face... Laura, no Love muffin feels so old fashioned Yes he is 25 and you are 52...so of course you're at different life stages YOU DON'T SPEAK SPANISH??? WHY ARE YOU HERE??? Wow this is scary "Justin Trudeau, the hot one" This stuff about her flights is so distressing Dean's shot of her sleeping is creepy I'm honestly a bit surprised Dean made the cut for this show There's another brother? 6 months is a long time to not talk to your brother It really is cool how many countries we're getting to see on this show You all aren't 6 feet apart in line... Mursel seems to be ...

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 4, episode 13

Unlucky episode 13 I don't care that they're playing sad music for Geoffrey Geoffrey, you messed with her head not vice versa Geoffrey, you can block her number I forgot how big Geoffrey's kids were Those are scary shirts Geoffrey, if you want someone who wants to be with you right now...why not go with the friend who said she wanted that? OMG why are we still spending time with Tom? I DON'T CARE Who is this rando? All Tom doing is summarizing...why is this in the show? At this his friend things Tom is bad Lisa you could've also checked to see Wow watching them kiss is so uncomfortable Wow Usman, you are not good at this Also, I do not believe she was trying to use his phone for WiFi Wow the phrase 'Nigerian whore' is super uncomfortable Usman said he was doing her a favor by agreeing to marry her and she came back by saying that he isn't a celebrity, he's just local talent 'Food for the face' Tom has a rhinestone skull o...

Thoughts on Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race season 1, episode 4

I can't believe they're only making four of these! VANJIE Could they get the Kardashians? I do feel like they could've gotten some bigger names... Sorry, Phoebe Robinson, I don't know you I also don't know who Madison Beer is I also don't know who Hayley Kiyoko is I am just not up on pop culture Alyssa is very fun when she appears on this show I love that Monique Heart embraces the brown cow thing Vanjie's outfit is bizarre to me Okay braiding isn't difficult... I would have no idea how to put a wig on "Oh I didn't Wikipedia it at all" I feel like Hayley is missing the timing of some of these jokes Phoebe is doing the best, but she is also a comedian so that makes sense Okay for this challenge I would grab Alyssa because she is a dance teacher It did seem like Vanjie wanted to be with Hayley Huh I hadn't thought about how female comics might be encouraged to downplay their femininity because women aren't thought ...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked season 12, episode 12

I honestly just hope that this is sweet. Jackie, you should've been in the top 4 Wait, I missed it, when did Gigi take her headgear off? I bet this competition does make you grow a lot I can see how this would start a lot of introspection Gigi's cocky side is not the most charming to me Although I do agree with Gigi that looking at track record seems fair They are making a good point that track record could mean a bunch of different things Does it mean who is well rounded? Does it mean growth? Does it mean just how many maxi and mini challenge wins? I love going over favorite Untucked  moments (I do wonder if a producer prompted this though) Heidi saying "fuck you" to everyone was delightful which goes to show how undramatic Untucked  was this season Leslie Jones signing Widow's shoe was amazing AOC must've been incredible to meet Wait, what happened to the big shade button? Jaida is strong! Does the shade button make a noise? I love how th...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race season 12, episode 12

It's the 12th episode of season 12...is that good luck? Will the piece of lint go home. I love that Jaida and Heidi are friends Is the power outage mean someone is coming back? Oh I thought the lights out was intentional Wait this wasn't Jackie's first time safe...was it? Jamal Sims's outfit looks amazing Ru's suits really are amazing I love that Ru has a challenge to promote his own show Okay we again need to talk about how great Jaida is at quick drag I think Jaida also made another 'Look over there!' reference Gigi looks great Okay Crystal made a great headress I enjoy Jackie's merkin gag The noises Jackie is making are very weird Gigi won? Huh she didn't stand out to me, but okay Of course Gigi is going to bring her mom Wow so we're just hardcore promoting RuPaul's Drag Race Live Did Yvie only have one win? That doesn't seem right "The hardest part of writing the lyrics is writing the damn lyrics." I feel...

5 thoughts on 3 relaxing activity videos with dogs

I figured if I'm allowed to hang with my dog, that I can actually try some new things! Five Minute Guided Meditation - With your Dog! by Marissa Walch I actually found some of the breathe counting a bit too long for me so I got uncomfortable The video says it can help your dog calm down, but I can't vouch for this as my dog is super chill My dog seem a little confused as to why I made her come out from under the covers, but remained calm Closing my eyes and breathing deeply at my own pace while petting my dog is relaxing I think I will do something like this when I am getting stressed out during the day Stress Relieving Session | Labrador & German Shorthaired Pointer by Zazu Talks Okay I actually really dislike how the signing bowl sounds in this video She has the calmest dog in the world (so maybe this works?) My dog didn't seem to react one way or another to the massage It was nice to sort of pet my dog with intent as opposed to the half-minded way I of...

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Self-quarantined season 1, episode 4

This show has now been talked about in the Wall Street Journal   and I feel so valid. So Russ dyed his hair... OMG LOOK AT THAT BABY Wow it has to be hard to handle a baby that wants to dig in the trash I enjoy the baby gate between Russ's work station and the rest of the room Go, Pao! You can tell how much Pao and Russ love each other even with the bickering Russ and Pao are super cute doing yoga Chantel's family is getting their own segment Gardening is a great idea, Chantel's mom "That's my lettuce and that's my dragon" Bug out bags is a phrase I haven't heard before I love how these bags include essentials like meds, forks, and shot glasses Is Akyini in the US? Ah, no Fiance...I thought you all were married Ah yep I bet COVID is affecting a lot of people on this show in regards to visas Oooh I hadn't thought about people whose houses were under construction before the outbreak I am glad that they are showing how people outsi...

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 4, episode 12

Okay so I do know that the reunion leaked and that none of the couples are still together, but still...let's watch! The music wants me to be into Varya and Geoffrey and I'm not Thank goodness Varya is saying no Man it's almost like Geoffrey could've talked to her about being ready to get engaged Fuck off, Ash I'm lovin' Avery "If you allow me, I'll tell you about things that have been bothering me." YUCK A two hour drive is not long enough to stop over at a hotel I want Avery and Sian to talk sooooooooo bad Avery is correct to ask for her own room Ash's reaction to that is scary How is she breaking your trust by wanting her own room? I love how Erika has so many themed earrings I kinda think Stephanie isn't gonna come out... I have to wonder if these pauses are really this long or if they're edited up Welp, there's that David is so dumb like I don't even have words Why do you trust her, David? These poor hote...

Thoughts on Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race season 1, episode 3

Almost caught up! THESE ARE THREE OF MY FAVORITE QUEENS OF ALL TIME Alex Newell seems very talented, but I have not heard of Alex Dustin Milligan is in a thing I've heard of, but I haven't heard of him Dustin has puns Matt Iseman is also on a thing I've heard of, but I also don't know who he is Kim Chi is known for being shady? Really? I wonder what iconic challenge they're gonna do this time (I hope one of these episodes redoes Shakesqueer) Alex is so calm I think Alex is gonna win the mini-challenge Queerleader and queen spirit are both good puns Love Connie is back! Those are the ugliest pairs of underwear I've ever seen I love this challenge Whoa, I am so bad at predicting who is going to win Okay if I was Dustin I would grab Bob Nina is so sweet but won't be the best mentor for this YIKES at that North Korea joke (only using this word cause that's what Matt thought it was) "Best date I've ever had." SOMEONE MARRY NI...

Thoughts on Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race season 1, episode 2

You gotta binge shows now, it's quarantine! I still don't get this guessing at the beginning since we find out so fast Pee-wee Herman would be hilarious Loni Love has an Emmy and I don't know her...god I'm so bad at pop culture Tami Roman looks familiar, but I haven't seen Basketball Wives before...she must remind me of someone Whoa! Vanessa Williams! Alyssa...what is with the cowboy hat in your interviews? I'm so glad to see Asia again, I loved her Oh man I don't remember Drag Race  showing off the idea of drag kings before All of these women are so funny I mean it's no surprise that the professional comedian won a comedy challenge I love that Tami went to drag shows with her mom Miss Shenita Cocktail is an excellent name Mary J. Ross is a nice name, but I guess I like punny names Vanquisha Da House is fun (although I did think she was going to say Valkyrie when she was saying what starts with a V and slays) I love that they printed lin...

Thoughts on Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race season 1, episode 1

Let's give this new spinoff a whirl! I still need more of an explanation of the format of this show (for the record, I did not look anything up about this show so it could be that the format was explained in a promo) So why are we guessing them now? We don't even get a full silhouette  So is there a winner each episode? Uhhh am I supposed to know who Nico Tortorella is? Sorry...I do not recognize them at all Okay I recognize Jordan Connor from Riverdale Okay I also don't know who Jermaine Fowler is Now this isn't to say that these people aren't well-known because there are plenty of people I haven't heard of...I'm just saying I only know 1 out of the 3 so there may be some references to their stuff that is going to go over my head Aw I like that charities get money from this Bob is doing a lot of TV this year I love that Monet still references the sponge outfit Man I am excited to see these guys get into drag by themselves (although I believe Ni...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked season 12, episode 11

Perhaps there will be some drama? The piece of lint is just lying, I'm sorry. There is no way you thought that was five minutes long! Like maybe the lint didn't think it was 17 minutes, but no way did the lint think it was five Okay I like Gigi, but I think this is her worst look yet No one wants to go last...but the piece of lint should've gone last Heidi, Ru is right...you are a star Gigi looks so bothered by Crystal having done so well Crystal has nipple piercings...I hadn't noticed before WHOOPI! Whoopi did give great advice Is Drag Race  being advertised while I watch Untucked ? Do some people watch Untucked  but not the main show? I feel like that would be so confusing Omg Whoopi got to bring her family? That is adorable Okay now Picard is advertising and I love it Am I the only one who giggled at Whoopi saying she liked her mom a lot? Heidi is the only queen who has been in the bottom so much and I'm not annoyed by it HEIDI NEVER DID COMEDY BE...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race season 12, episode 11

I got a spoiler that Jaida is going to dress up like Guinan and I'm THRILLED. "This is RuPauls' Therapy Race" Heidi should change her name to Heidi Hepiphany I'm so excited for Whoopi to be a judge Yay for puppets! I love how the fabric wall gets a shout out for the puppet challenge The puppet challenge actually isn't that funny this time around... I am excited for the one woman show Yeah no one wants to close the show This season is difficult because there is a terrible person who is still here, but also I love the other five so I don't want any of them to go home and the terrible person I think makes it to the top so I just have to see a queen I like leave when a predator is still there Jackie does Star Trek  drag? That is amazing I think Heidi is going to kill this challenge Okay I don't think memorizing lines is bad for a one woman show...right? Jaida, as a fellow fast-talker, I feel your pain God I'm falling more and more in lo...

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Self-quarantined season 1, episode 3

Does watching others in quarantine help you deal with quarantine? Hopefully! For someone wanting things perfectly clean, Darcey sure doesn't move stuff off her sink Man Darcey has dated some jerks Darcey...you do look like a hot mess The amount of products they have in their bathroom stresses me out Darcey's children are so uninterested in being on TV One of my friends has a conspiracy theory that Stacey and Darcey are the same person Uhhhh you are supposed to have training to use those kinds of nail tools Are...you using pliers to remove hair? Where is the next season of The Family Chantel ? The way Chantel did her makeup to start looked like she was wearing a mask He just ignores you sometimes, Chantel Chantel, I would suggest going on that balcony that you have I'm sorry, but...how long has Chantel been in nursing school? Oh man, does Chantel have COVID? Did Pedro just suggest that Chantel smell his boxers? Chantel, I am with you in terms of missing thi...

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 4, episode 11

We'll find out once and for all if Williams is a catfish...I wonder... Yeah where was Lisa even going? Why are they swimming in a pool when there is the beautiful ocean right there? That shot of their bodies underwater was a lot My god Ed sucks I hope this coming out goes well Erica looks really nervous to me Wow...Williams is a stock photo...I am shocked...not Shirtless hunk man outdoor Yolanda wears the biggest earrings I wonder if Yolanda will actually give this up I guess that is a no He does not deserve a chance, Yolanda What on earth is coming up with Varya and Geoffrey? All three of them didn't sleep int he same tent...right? Wait where is Igor? Does that hat actually help with anything other than make people look hilarious Hard beating with bushes? Is that real? The camera crew must've just been like...what the Hell? Geoffrey, it's gonna be a lot harder to explain that you are still legally married and a monster Geoffrey doesn't come wi...