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15 minutes of drafting my cozy mystery #15

I'm using Google Docs to write it so it's not published, but you can read my draft here.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGHYTW1CKsMHmOSBZuwnEl3eP2unSVoQ2gU1_SWIMPM/edit?usp=sharing  This section starts at “Ivy looked back and forth between the two of them and wished, not for the first time, that she had a sibling too.” and ends with: “Of course, the whole time they had been talking, they had been passing by some of Magnolia River’s biggest gossips.” she laughed. Also, what should I call the diner? (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

15 minutes of drafting my cozy mystery #14

I'm using Google Docs to write it so it's not published, but you can read my draft here.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGHYTW1CKsMHmOSBZuwnEl3eP2unSVoQ2gU1_SWIMPM/edit?usp=sharing  This section starts at “Well,” Ivy blushed, almost embarrassed, “you can read my book too.” and ends with: “Exactly,” she laughed. (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked season 6, episode 7

Show Up Queen time! I like the glittery strands in Ginger's wig Yeah Jan did miss the inspirational part "I love a good Post-It note" I just noticed that there is an E in the middle of Eureka's beach ball Lol Kylie has to lie down I did think they were going to pick Eureka as a winner this week just because they haven't had a queen have a repeat win til this episode Why is this like a spy/stalker angle? Wait did we see all of the votes? I feel like I missed some This twist is never going to be Ruvealed Can't wait til the next episode! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars  Paramount Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 6, episode 7

Song writing and performance challenge. Pandora, I hate to say it, but you can't really dance Huh so Snag Tights are a real thing? Not just a Facebook ad? Ginger blending into the wall is hilarious How does Kylie have a coffee? "Bitch, I'm a Mayhem Miller over here" I didn't know Trinity was a trained choreographer Ginger, no one did ask you "I will not be choreography roadkill" Kylie's team does seem to be struggling Jan's grandmother is a queen I love how Ru's dress moves "Show Up Queen" was fun Jan is campy and fun Pandora looks classic Ra'Jah looks hot Trinity again serves whoa Eureka looks good, but it isn't a wow for me Ginger is so flowy Kylie continues to be a bombshell Jan can tell the critiques are going downhill Ha ha ha is a wasted stanza Oop I see a camera in the corner Wow Michelle loved something green! Trinity gets her second win (becoming the first to do so)! Oh Pandora I feel bad for Jan too...I get the ide...

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of New York season 13, episode 12

 Somehow still Salem time! Now I want macarons Ah Ramona, I understand your fear for Sonja "Nah he's a f***ing dick" Of course Luann is making a Christmas song Eboni is really open with her life Luann, the legal thing should be first Ramona can't sing, but as someone else who can't sing I have sympathy Luann needs to calm down Also Leah, Sonja was more in the wrong than Bershan I feel so bad for the male model Yes stripper time! Yes lets debate female anatomy Leah makes a good point about Luann not paying Sonja... Dirty cakes! Oooh Ramona is picking someone up Next time Leah continues to convert I guess Next time Eboni finds out about the DNA stuff Next time there is something about Sonja's money Next time Sonja lies Next time we film the music video (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of New York City  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on Darcey and Stacey season 2, episode 2

Let's see what happens this time! Gross...I don't want to watch pimples be popped These photos are hilarious Darcey...you should know about Georgi's friends and something about his ex wife I love this blue coat Wow their hair is a mess Yes, pray over and sage the hair extensions Stacey finally mentions that she has kids! Florian is religious? Stacey...Florian has given a pretty clear answer So finally Darcey's kids are moving in Why aren't Florian and Georgi at this family outing? It's harsh to tell someone to be less giving when their partner's previous job was massage therapy and it's the freakin' pandemic Darcey...you should talk to Georgi, not your dad This talk feels murder-y Next time we go to DC Next time Darcey struggles with driving Next time Stacey pushes the baby issue Next time Georgi continues to not share Next time we finally meet Georgi's friends Next time Florian yells (Prompt by me) Darcey and Stacey  TLC Promotional image source

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? season 6, episode 13

Back to watching live! Michael, you can't call them the goofballs Til you were 9??? We are learning so much about Angela and Michael's sex lives Ha Libby's family bailed on the RV I love that Libby's kid cried at seeing Chuck Jovi is being a dick A bougier swamp Jovi...you had a baby...stuff has to change Brandon and Julia have a jar that says: Money for Lamborghini Julia does not want the farm Betty and Ron...you chose this life Mike does talk down to Natalie I love this elephant metaphor Aha it's Tammy Ahhh I understand Tammy a little more now. She is contributing and feels like she has taken on more of a burden (not excusing her, just understanding a bit more) Tammy's poor kids just awkwardly being there Gotta love Angela's confidence Angela, Michael has wanted a kid forever Angela doesn't even know who the goofballs are Libby...let your dad break the news Libby's sisters actually took that a lot better than I thought they would Oop a fight during...

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11, episode 10

Get away time! Poor doggo The shows do too many clips these days Kyle's house is beautiful That candle is gigantic Oop frozen assets Dorit has a dress with a bull on it and I can't Erika, if you don't want to clean shit up, don't get a dog I'm glad Kyle and Kathy are in a good space It's insane that Dorit was being blamed for things her husband did that happened before she met her husband I'm sorry, Sutton Kathy is hilarious Kathy is also my favorite That didn't look like a new moon I'm sorry, Crystal Wow Tom doesn't even deny cheating? This season we go on vacation This season we have some good times This season we get into some fights This season should be good Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked season 6, episode 6

Rumerican Horror Story time! I love that Trinity's dress takes up a whole couch Ha the sound person has a fan Ginger is so tiny Kylie is so hot Ginger has been on Broadway? Manila is a true queen So everyone voted A'Keria Miss Ass Almighty I love the letters Can't wait til next episode! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars  Paramount Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 6, episode 6

Parody acting challenge. Poor Jan Lol Ginger is almost too short to clean the mirror Why couldn't Angela Bassett join them in studio? Ra'Jah, you also need to get the line right Okay but they have to say brava to a judge So are Eureka and Trinity a thing? Oooh I like Ru's fringe look Emma Roberts is pregnant! Ginger looks good, but it's not a wow for me Eureka looks great Trinity is a whoa Ra'Jah looks fabulous A'Keria's headpiece is top notch Oooh I like Jan's look Kylie is so hot Pandora looks good, but, again, not a wow for me I actually think this is a rough take overall I think this is too long So I think Kylie is going to win this episode (and I'm right) I probably would send A'Keria home because she's been in the bottom so much It's Manila! That was pretty good. I think Kylie won (and I'm right) Eureka is so tall Next time is a song writing and performing challenge Can't wait! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars...

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of New York season 13, episode 11

 Still Salem time! Ah man, poor Leah Sonja...you can't just smash shit I'm glad Sonja and Bershan made up Mr. Sushiman I think Sonja's friends are trying to genuinely reach her Lol they scared the housewives Lovin' this goat talk I'm glad that they are getting good stuff out of this session I'm sorry, Sonja I didn't know that Ramona had a brother I'm sorry, Ramona This season we see a dick cake This season Ramona dresses up as Leah This season Eboni tracks down her father This season Ramona sings (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of New York City  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of New York season 13, episode 10

Still Salem time! Ramona, let Sonja talk about what she wants to talk about My god, Eboni didn't say you were aligned with white supremacy   Oh I'm sorry, Eboni Sonja is drunk I'm glad Eboni doesn't regret her tattoo EW RAMONA POOPED ON THE FLOOR Ha Bershan calls the group boring Wow Bershan is suing a lot of people Well that escalated quickly This poor server Bershan wants to be a housewife Sonja and Bershan are going to have a huge beef Next time the beef continues Next time we see a psychic Should be good! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of New York City  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on Darcey and Stacey season 2, episode 1

New season! I don't believe that Georgi and Darcey are done Your mom was so far from twerking I wouldn't tell my mom I was engaged if I got in a big fight right after The way Georgi looks made me laugh I love Stacey just jumping into the photoshoot Welp Florian told Stacey to shut her fucking mouth...cool It's so dumb that this show tried to make us think that Georgi and Darcey were broken up Yes, Darcey, have the sex talk on camera Oooh Georgi is putting the moves on the parents I bet Georgi is divorced And I'm right So are Darcey's kids going to live with her? Georgi hiding cash is a bit odd, but I bet there is a reasonable explanation What, no next time on? Still...can't wait (Prompt by me) Darcey and Stacey  TLC Promotional image source

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? season 6, episode 12

I didn't watch live this week. Yes, Angela, call your psychic This psychic is definitely basing this reading on what Angela has told her Angela straight up says that she won't listen to Michael Whoa Angela says there's no hope for her and Michael I have a feeling that Jovi and his family aren't going to be grateful Yara doesn't sound like a psycho I would feel ganged up on if I was Yara Does Jovi and Yara still not have cups that aren't Solo cups? I love Mylah's outfit Tiffany and Ronald are actually having a good conversation We didn't get to see the makeup of Libby's family, huh? This reunion makes me nervous in terms of COVID Did you call the baby cousins boyfriend and girlfriend? I can't believe Libby hired a babysitter without Andrei knowing Ha Libby struggling with the doors is peak comedy Do Asuelu and Kalani really call one of their kids 'Farty Boy'? Oh they have a dog Who is the third person on Michael and Angela's video call...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked season 6, episode 5

Pink Table Talk time! It would be weird to have won but have your team be in jeopardy Okay am I the only one who didn't like Kylie's look? Oop Eureka and Ginger are being honest "Battle of the Bulge" Trinity is so great for being so open about her HIV positive status I love Eureka and Trinity's bond A'Keria used to live life as a transgender woman  Ginger is gender fluid, which I didn't know I also didn't know that Eureka was gender fluid So the vote was split Aw I'm sorry, Scarlet So still no twist reveal... Is "a game within a game" ever going to be Ruvealed? "When you feel your own oats so hard, you might be an all star" Can't wait til next week! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars  Paramount Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 6, episode 5

Talk show challenge. Yara didn't fight Kylie is funny Oop Jan chose A'Keria Oooh Aisha Tyler! Aw Ginger wants to have a baby Aw Scarlet has two moms "I won't run but I'll walk briskly" I want to hug Ra'Jah "That's my big gushy teddy bear, baby" This sex segment is fun and goes into some serious topics Scarlet's moms look sweet and it's hilarious that they're both named Sherri "Don't let that hurt child make your grown-up decisions." Wow Wow the motherhood segment was so real but boy did the pink fuzzy box segment detract from that Pandora needs to talk I think the body talk is the roughest one, but it isn't bad Oh, Ra'Jah Ru looks classic and beautiful Trinity made me say "Whoa" Eureka's many prints work together A'Keria looks great  Ra'Jah looks fabulous Oof I don't like Kylie's outfit Scarlet looks lovely but it's not a wow Jan looks adorable, but again, not a wow for me Gi...

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11, episode 9

Lawsuit time! Lol Sutton only regrets that the pants were actually pleather My god can we let this go? What are these spinning things? I love Kathy I think Crystal should retract the manic comment (which she does) "I am drunk" "Me too" Kathy, Kyle, and Dorit got COVID??? So here come the lawsuits  Erika makes a good point that she can't win with divorcing him Kyle is Rapunzel Yay for calling a psychiatrist! Erika does give good advice to keep an eye on bank accounts So both of Lisa's daughters are dating someone semi-famous Kyle is a good mom Toddler with teeth is a good way to describe a puppy Lol play date for adults Erika...could you really not have predicted it when you say he treated you badly? Like is this such a leap? Erika...just because someone doesn't help you bury a literal body doesn't mean they're not a good friend It's nice to see Erika open up It is sad to see Erika so sad though Next time we get away (again) Next time we laugh...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked season 6, episode 4

Halftime show time! I'm not convinced Eureka should've been in the top for this one I think Kylie should've been in the top Everyone did do really well this time around Oliver Clothesoff is a great drag king name I enjoy watching the queens support each other Why didn't we get to see this tailgate party? Did anyone answer the biggest competition question? Everyone just says themselves or avoids it... I would love Widow to come back and slay There really is no formula do the judges' decisions I love the chicken head I'm sorry that Yara's friend had to be the one to send her home Yara is strong and has a strong sense of self When are we ever finding out about this twist? Can't wait for next episode! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars  Paramount Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked season 6, episode 3

Side hustles time! Everyone did well this episode Oh I loved Pandora's spin Yes, make a song "Fix It, Bitch"! Laganja looks fabulous I love Laganja expecting a big door to open Aw I love this Silky and A'Keria chat Oh so Scarlet wasn't going to vote for Silky or A'Keria until A'Keria said they were the bottom...I wonder who she was going to vote for I love Scarlet and Ra'Jah bonding I hope people are nicer to Silky this time Silky has beautiful handwriting "It ain't over til the fat lady sings and she's just warming up" Ha Silky's wheels got stuck heading out "I got a few more hoes to take down" I also kinda want Silky to come back now On to the next one! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars  Paramount Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked season 6, episode 2

Blue ball time! Everyone thinks they deserved the top it seems All the blue at once is a lot Oh I'm sorry, Jan Again, I like this bonding Aw I want to hug Jiggly Don't give up, Jiggly! I can't believe that Ginger voted for Jiggly I hope Jiggly comes back Wow I didn't have a lot to say for this one On to the next! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars  Paramount Promotional image source

Thoughts on 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? season 6, episode 11

Time for Natalie to vanish. Whoop so Natalie is missing and took the car I've said it before and I'll say it again...Mike and Natalie should break up So Mike just takes the truck and leaves Natalie at the hospital...like I get Natalie was being harsh too but you've left a woman with no money and no transportation in a big city Of course no one thought about parking an RV Andrei should drop them off This RV trip is a disaster Why are they unpacking the entire the RV...do they need all of the suitcases for one night? Finally Jovi is coming home Mylah looks like Jovi Daniel needs to wear a seatbelt Yes, Ronald is bribing Daniel to get to Tiffany Tiffany is the one who is smart about money Yikes Kalani and Asuelu did not talk about family plans before getting married Is Kalani's family big? Brandon and Julia are finally moving out! Brandon's parents are so negative Poor Skyla stuck in the middle Angela yelled "land of the fucking free" at Michael Ronald's ...

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked season 6, episode 1

I figured out how to watch Untucked ! The reading challenge reminds me that there have been very few mini challenges this season Okay, I didn't really like Silky's talent show piece Scarlet, I loved your talent show piece Aw I like these bonding moments Wow I didn't know that Jiggly was doing survival sex work Kylie and Jiggly are so strong I love that Scarlet was at Ginger's meet and greet once Lol poor Jan Ha outside Untucked  It's always interesting for me to hear about how COVID has affected people Oh I want to hug Serena I love the notes I love Serena riding her bag out "Miss Vanjie!" I was hoping that we'd get info on the twist in Untucked (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars  Paramount Promotional image source

15 of my worst fears

These are in no particular order. Spiders Falling Deep water Drowning Burning Losing my brother Losing a close family member Losing a friend Losing a parent Getting fired Losing my dog Going to prison Not having children Not being happy Dying (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "DAM2002 - Araneus diadematus" by Damiano Pappadà Thanks for over 1.800.000 views

15 rules I set for myself

I probably have more. And these are on a big range of importance. Be kind to others Compartmentalize when necessary Forgive myself Take care of my dog always Be someone people can come to Work on myself Take care of others Try to cook at least once a week Try to keep up with this blog Keep my inbox clear Do laundry every two weeks Mostly only condition my hair Keep to read and read books separate Keep photos on my phone until I've backed them up on my computer Keep my nails clean (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Submitted by Naomi Green" by WELSTech Podcast

15 things I wanted to be when I grew up

What did you want to be when you grew up? Some of these are from when I was really  little. A vet A zookeeper A dolphin trainer A good mom A good wife A good friend A dog owner An author An actor A photographer A filmmaker A good sister A toy maker A gymnast A good person (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Sun-Ray Treatment for a Dog" posted by National Science and Media Museum

Describe the last time you cried

So this is going to be a pretty personal post and I totally get it if you don't want to read it. I was hesitant to do this prompt, but I want to be more open in this blog and a lot of the prompts I was gifted are personal in nature so I figured this was a good first step. Again though, no pressure to read this. The last time I cried was in therapy (woo therapy!). I'm actually in between therapists right now because of dumb insurance mumbo jumbo, but I had one more session before the gap I'm currently in. The truth is that I can't remember exactly what prompted me to start crying. But my therapist said something and I started to get emotional. I told my therapist that I was getting emotional and she asked why.  The truth was that whatever we were talking about related to body image. I have struggled with my body image since I was about eleven and it's only gotten worse in recent years because I have gained a fair amount of weight (I'm not looking for people to te...

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11, episode 8

Let's watch some tennis I guess. Classic rewind start Erika is not great at tennis I love Kathy's home Ooof Kim changed her number and didn't tell Kyle Garcelle, other languages aren't gibberish Garcelle, the dishwasher could've waited I'm getting hungry watching Harry Hamlin cook Lovin' all the leopard The age difference is a lot... Gotta love Garcelle's wish Sutton, you were told about gifts God I want this drama to die Kathy is amazing Next time we still won't let this drama die Next time the law suits against Tom finally come up (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of New York season 13, episode 9

Salem time! I love Leah's dog Lol it's funny cause people were murdered I like this idea of Sonja going to a matchmaker Putting hats on the bed is bad luck? The bus looks pretty nice Yay for bonding over vibrators Catering Manager/Witch is the best lower third ever Luann wants to sleep with a ghost...cool The tattoo parlor does look really cool Nevermind, Semi-Spooky Twins might be the best lower third ever Whoop, Ramona is what's wrong with the world I feel so bad for Eboni Ramona is also making me cringe Next time Leah breaks down Next time Bershan calls everyone boring (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of New York City  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 6, episode 4

Dancing challenge. Ginger thinks Silky's talent show was strong??? Jan is in denial I knew it was going to be Ru Jan should've won the Madonna challenge I love Scarlet in a Left Shark costume I have such sympathy for the queens during dance challenges Trinity does look great Since we didn't see everyone rehearse, I'm guessing the ones we didn't see are the middles I like seeing the friendships Ru looks stunning Ginger did good but I think made some weird faces Eureka did good, but nothing spectacular Ra'Jah did good, but also nothing spectacular I loved Yara's scarf things I enjoyed Scarlet being in the shark costume for part of it Kylie really looks like Steven Tyler Jan did really well I'm not a huge fan of A'Keria's outfit (though maybe it's very accurate) Pandora did good, but also nothing spectacular I think Trinity won this I really like Ginger's outfit, but I'd get rid of the butterfly Eureka's Ruveal worked for me Ra'J...

15 things I appreciate about my life right now

What do you appreciate about your life? I have a dog I have my own apartment I have great friends I'm an aunt I'm in therapy I try to write I have a supportive family I have a job I'm trying to date I have great hair I live in Chicago I have friends in my neighborhood Travel is starting to open up again I'm working on myself I am opening up my blog more (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco)

Thoughts on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11, episode 7

Time to keep talking about the coat incident. This is really nice of Sutton I don't like English toffee It's harsh that Tom didn't come see Chicago RIP Kyle fish Garcelle needs to talk to her kids more about why they don't want her to get married 37 is too old to be dating a 19-year-old I can't believe how old Portia is now Portia is adorable "There's a lot of milk in this cow" Just because you didn't feel violated, doesn't mean that Crystal didn't Oh Sutton thought she heard "come in" Can we just let this go? Next time they play tennis Next time Sutton gets loud Should be good (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 6, episode 3

Acting challenge. Ginger...you kinda did betray your friend Trinity...it does look like you picked Yara cause she picked you Oh Jan Oh I thought this was going to be a personal brand challenge I hope Pandora isn't over-confident Lol Scaret No, don't plan to do improv Don't dial it back too much, Silky Fix it, bitch did well Okay "three easy payments of your first born" made me laugh Exorcism team did well too There are so many scenes for RAQ All the teams did well it seems I do feel bad for Silky Ru looks good Rudemption! Kylie looks like a pop star Scarlet looks great, but I don't think this look needed a Rudemption that much I like Eureka's original look better Ra'Jah is truly Rudeeming herself I don't really like Pandora's look but it is better than the original Yara looks fantastic but I don't think the original was that bad Trinity looks amazing but, again, the original wasn't that bad (I'm starting to think this was a bad runw...