Dear God - has anybody seen this?
This is not the first time I've ranted about television I know - but this is the straw that broke the camel's back for me.
I watched it with morbid fascination last night - couldn't take my eyes off it actually - but not for the reasons TLC thought I would -
I did not find it hysterical nor did I find it a " learning " experience. I found it quite tragic to be honest with you - and really really frightened for this little girl's future.
What the hell is the matter with this network - have they lost their minds?
Will they put anything on t.v. no matter the cost?
This family thinks they're being cute - and funny - and adorable - they have no idea they are about to become the laughing stock of the television world - comedians are dancing up and down with glee to have this kind of material.
When exactly did we start selling ourselves so short? When did television entertainment start revolving around watching marriages fall apart - or people with terrible hoarding problems - or little girls dressed up like Las Vegas Strip dancers or families of multiple children ( although I like the Duggars really ) or watching a family just because they're little people? I don't get it - it seems terribly sad to me and smug to watch these shows. People buying houses - people making cupcakes - people losing weight - people with growths the size of a baby on their faces and it just goes on and on.
T.V. has become reminiscent of the Victorian era freak show - which by the way were banned because they were deemed inhumane.
What happened to comedy shows - written by COMEDIANS - or variety shows - performed by PERFORMERS or weekly drama shows acted out by ACTORS?
AND as North America sits in front of their boob tubes ( and that's such an appropriate name for it now )
laughing their heads off at this family - and their daughter - I hope they stop for just one moment and remember that this is a LITTLE GIRL - who has no control of her surroundings -
Maybe I live too far up north on this continent to fully understand?
But instead of being entertaining, I found it horrifyingly heartbreaking.
And all I can say is
" How dare you exploit this family for ratings, SHAME ON YOU, TLC, shame on you "
It's only a matter of time before all of this comes crashing down around their feet - and it will - it most definitely will.
Come back Carol Burnett, we need you badly..........................
XXX
Suzan
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
I WANNA live there Wednesday # 6
I live in a pretty incredible area - It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood :( in which I live in basically servants quarters compared to what I'm surrounded by.)
Because there's days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one home that's for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
_________________________________________________________________________________
Good mornin', good mornin'!
I've painted the whole night through,
good mornin', good mornin' to you.
Good mornin', good mornin'!
It's great to stay up late,
good mornin', good mornin' to you.
When the paint began to set
the sun was shinin' bright.
Now the wax is still quite wet
it's too late to say goodnight.
So, good mornin', good mornin'!
Sunbeams will soon smile through,
good mornin', my bloggers, to you.
And on to this weeks feature!
I just love the color of the exterior stone - looks like red clay - and those dormer window are beyond charming
Nice wide entrance way - a lot of these houses are very narrow - I love that this one's wide - I'm also loving the light - and the benches - and the board and batten walls - and the radiator ( I LOVE RADIATORS!!! )
Living room - love the fireplace -
big enough to accomodate 2 sofas - a chair - and a piano - amazing, considering one wall is designated for a fireplace ( please keep in mind these are city homes - and I know they are not so large by suburbian standards )
I know this is not as state of the art as some of the previous ones - but I can't tell you how much I love this room -
It's definitely my favorite so far - I love the mix of contempory and country and think they nailed it - those pendant lights are to die for!
Ok - I'm actually speechless now - I so want to be sitting there having a glass of tea and just staring into the garden
Let's go upstairs
again - I'm speechless
Love the window - and the built in cover for the radiator - hmmm - where does that door lead to?
Oh - it's the master bedroom deck!!! - can you just imagine a couple of lounges - or even day beds out here?
How adorable is the garden?
parking spot in back ( parking is also a premium in the city - a garage is great - but a parking pad will do!
And there you have it - no photos of the basement or bathrooms ( or secondary rooms for that matter ) but I'm happy with what I've seen so far - yours for 1,695,000.00
And I would definitely live there :)
Ok - this next feature is a BONUS for anyone who's a history buff.....................
This summer there was an article written up on an old Victorian cottage in the city of Montreal ( not my neighbourhood but I'm making an exception this week - because this is unbelievable ) about a home that a doting husband and father built for his family in 1920. Be prepared to don your Mrs. Havisham garments
( if you don't know who Mrs. Havisham is please get yourself a copy of Great Expectations )
He was a contractor - and so paid extra attention to craftmanship and details - making it state of the art for the time.....................
I was thrilled to find it while looking at real estate to show for today's post - this is the first time it's been listed - ever.
They lived in this house until their passing, and a son and daughter ( who had never left home ) remained until their eventual passing as well.
Nothing has been touched - ( Grey Gardens anyone? ) and it almost feels sacriligeous to go wandering around their home - because it is a sacred tribute to days gone by - to street cars - and oil lamps - to
boys in short pants and girls in pinafores - to newspaper vendors on corners yelling out the days news to corner drugstores and mom & pop shops. I'm a lover of history and a lover of homes so this fits me like a glove.
I hope you can see past the condition it's in and imagine it in all of it's glory 92 years ago when a young bride must have surely gasped in delight when she first entered her new home. I see past the decrepit shape it's in - and see romance ( John sees one of the ugliest houses he's ever seen in his life so be prepared ) I LOVE IT and would love to get my hands on it and lovingly restore it back to it's original splendour - oh and I would love to have the furniture too.
I have to send you to the link - cannot copy and paste the photos - they paste as itsy bitsy teen weeny yellow polka dot bikini photos....................so if you don't have the time, it's ok, but you are missing out on something pretty spectacular if you don't click on the link below - if a home can be eerie and frightening and romantic and beautiful at the same time, then this is it - it's right out of To Kill a Mocking Bird!
Have a Wonderful Wednesday everyone
http://www.profusionimmo.ca/fr/propriete/details/8704652.html - once you click on the link and you're at the site - click on VISITE VIRTUELLE -
Big Hugs,
Suzan
Partying with:
My uncommon slice of suburbia
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-102/
Adorned from above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/reeses-smore-brownies-and-wednesdays.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/09/thursdays-are-your-days-sponsorship.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/09/13/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-linky-party-53/
Common Ground
http://www.commonground-do.com/2012/09/vintage-inspiration-105-ranger-911.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/09/feathered-nest-friday-party-time.html
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/09/its-inspiration-friday-no-82-welcome.html
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/09/potpourri-party-41.html
Because there's days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one home that's for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
_________________________________________________________________________________
Good mornin', good mornin'!
I've painted the whole night through,
good mornin', good mornin' to you.
Good mornin', good mornin'!
It's great to stay up late,
good mornin', good mornin' to you.
When the paint began to set
the sun was shinin' bright.
Now the wax is still quite wet
it's too late to say goodnight.
So, good mornin', good mornin'!
Sunbeams will soon smile through,
good mornin', my bloggers, to you.
And on to this weeks feature!
I just love the color of the exterior stone - looks like red clay - and those dormer window are beyond charming
Nice wide entrance way - a lot of these houses are very narrow - I love that this one's wide - I'm also loving the light - and the benches - and the board and batten walls - and the radiator ( I LOVE RADIATORS!!! )
Living room - love the fireplace -
big enough to accomodate 2 sofas - a chair - and a piano - amazing, considering one wall is designated for a fireplace ( please keep in mind these are city homes - and I know they are not so large by suburbian standards )
I know this is not as state of the art as some of the previous ones - but I can't tell you how much I love this room -
It's definitely my favorite so far - I love the mix of contempory and country and think they nailed it - those pendant lights are to die for!
Ok - I'm actually speechless now - I so want to be sitting there having a glass of tea and just staring into the garden
Let's go upstairs
again - I'm speechless
Love the window - and the built in cover for the radiator - hmmm - where does that door lead to?
Oh - it's the master bedroom deck!!! - can you just imagine a couple of lounges - or even day beds out here?
How adorable is the garden?
parking spot in back ( parking is also a premium in the city - a garage is great - but a parking pad will do!
And there you have it - no photos of the basement or bathrooms ( or secondary rooms for that matter ) but I'm happy with what I've seen so far - yours for 1,695,000.00
And I would definitely live there :)
Ok - this next feature is a BONUS for anyone who's a history buff.....................
This summer there was an article written up on an old Victorian cottage in the city of Montreal ( not my neighbourhood but I'm making an exception this week - because this is unbelievable ) about a home that a doting husband and father built for his family in 1920. Be prepared to don your Mrs. Havisham garments
( if you don't know who Mrs. Havisham is please get yourself a copy of Great Expectations )
He was a contractor - and so paid extra attention to craftmanship and details - making it state of the art for the time.....................
I was thrilled to find it while looking at real estate to show for today's post - this is the first time it's been listed - ever.
They lived in this house until their passing, and a son and daughter ( who had never left home ) remained until their eventual passing as well.
Nothing has been touched - ( Grey Gardens anyone? ) and it almost feels sacriligeous to go wandering around their home - because it is a sacred tribute to days gone by - to street cars - and oil lamps - to
boys in short pants and girls in pinafores - to newspaper vendors on corners yelling out the days news to corner drugstores and mom & pop shops. I'm a lover of history and a lover of homes so this fits me like a glove.
I hope you can see past the condition it's in and imagine it in all of it's glory 92 years ago when a young bride must have surely gasped in delight when she first entered her new home. I see past the decrepit shape it's in - and see romance ( John sees one of the ugliest houses he's ever seen in his life so be prepared ) I LOVE IT and would love to get my hands on it and lovingly restore it back to it's original splendour - oh and I would love to have the furniture too.
I have to send you to the link - cannot copy and paste the photos - they paste as itsy bitsy teen weeny yellow polka dot bikini photos....................so if you don't have the time, it's ok, but you are missing out on something pretty spectacular if you don't click on the link below - if a home can be eerie and frightening and romantic and beautiful at the same time, then this is it - it's right out of To Kill a Mocking Bird!
Have a Wonderful Wednesday everyone
http://www.profusionimmo.ca/fr/propriete/details/8704652.html - once you click on the link and you're at the site - click on VISITE VIRTUELLE -
Big Hugs,
Suzan
Partying with:
My uncommon slice of suburbia
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-102/
Adorned from above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/reeses-smore-brownies-and-wednesdays.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/09/thursdays-are-your-days-sponsorship.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/09/13/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-linky-party-53/
Common Ground
http://www.commonground-do.com/2012/09/vintage-inspiration-105-ranger-911.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/09/feathered-nest-friday-party-time.html
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/09/its-inspiration-friday-no-82-welcome.html
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/09/potpourri-party-41.html
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