I never know how invested I am until I find myself holding my breath hoping they’re okay.

I have had people upset with me the last few months because they posted something on Facebook and became upset that I never acknowledged it or checked in on them. People have also sent frantic, “ARE YOU MAD AT ME??” emails because I haven’t liked or commented and then they assumed I blocked them.
It was very…

Just to be clear:

I hear you. I couldn’t get into House of Cards for that exact reason. I’m not into “anti-heroes”. Give it a try.
But of course, after I write a review asking everyone to watch, the latest episode was a little lackluster. So start from this season.

I honestly felt the same way you. I remember tweeting about how she was the most hateful and selfish character on TV and about by how much I hated her. I didn’t understand why it was being nominated for awards. I thought it was like “Girls” which was so critically acclaimed but bored and annoyed me at the s same time.…

I would kind of love to do a podcast! I get tired of writing sometimes because it’s such a solitary thing. I want to have full conversations about the episodes and exchange ideas.

I’m not good at the quoting thing but yes, yes and yes!  

I worded that wrong (damn word limits!) but it is funny, I just get stuck on how real it is so I often do “forget” to laugh. I didn’t have time to get into the musical numbers and how funny/sad/shocking/real they are too.

When I watch it’s so perfect, because I do identify with some of Rebecca’s issues, and the message I get from the show is, “Hey, you’re not broken or unlovable, but you also are not absolved from having to keep working on yourself.” Which I think is a message anyone needs to hear. You are wonderful, but you also need…

I mentioned in another comment that I had to cut out hundreds and hundreds of words because it was just getting too long. I love the “zany” characters for exactly what you stated. I wanted to go into each character and talk about their “thing”— I mean, Paula alone is an entire research paper on enabling behaviour— But…

The Carol Burnett comparison is perfect.

Agreed!
I had so much more to say but I had to cut hundreds and hundreds of words. It really is just that good.

Janelle! Girl, this was fucking amazing! Thank you so much for writing this. I’m sharing the link with so many women who need to read this as much as I did. Thank you.

This just might be my favorite comment ever. I just got off a long Amtrak ride and I couldn’t stop giggling after reading. Thank you.

These were my exact thoughts!!!
I actually edited it out because it was too long. No way was The Root going to let me post a 5000 word dissertation because I am completely fascinated and I have opinions!

I really do appreciate your constant support. I was feeling “uneasy” about this one and it was good to see you in here. Thank you.

I’m scared to ask who we may know in common. LOL

I was raised in Oklahoma so “gym shoes” was the term I grew up with. I miss saying that and tap, parlor, cupboard and breezeway.

LOL
Artist rendering of my opinion of the city for years.