Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion – Part One

Posted on January 31, 2012 by empressofaiken

So, there you have it – part one of the Reunion.  The seating arrangements pretty much set the tone.  To Andy’s right were Camille and Lisa, and to his left sat Kyle, Taylor and Adrienne.  It made me wonder who … Continue reading →

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Visit South Africa

Posted on January 30, 2012 by empressofaiken

I sure hope that Secretary of State Clinton has some free time soon.  We are going to need a lot of help rebuilding some countries’ trust in Americans.  Bravo has decided that the ladies of Atlanta should destroy all relations … Continue reading →

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A Sunday in the Woods With Joe

Posted on January 29, 2012 by empressofaiken

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” – Winston Churchill I am happy to say that I have survived an entire week out in the blogosphere.  Writing is something … Continue reading →

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Toddlers & Tiaras

Posted on January 28, 2012 by empressofaiken

I decided to take a little break from the Housewives for a day or two.  Instead, I just wanted to share a little bit about one of my other reality TV obsessions. I found “Toddlers & Tiaras” a while ago, … Continue reading →

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Taylor Armstrong – Cookin’ the Books

Posted on January 27, 2012 by empressofaiken

Wednesday evening I was having a little chat with the Diva, and I started to wonder about the offshore account theories surrounding Russell and Taylor Armstrong, and the money they  took (but allegedly never returned) from investors.  I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Libel, Lawsuits and Free Speech

Posted on January 26, 2012 by empressofaiken

Russell Armstrong sent an email to Camille Grammer in the wee hours of one morning last summer.  I don’t know the exact wording but I imagine that the gist of it was: Dear Mrs. Grammer,  Shut up or I will … Continue reading →

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Watch What Happens Live – Lisa and Brandi

Posted on January 25, 2012 by empressofaiken

It was a pleasure to see both Lisa and Brandi on WWHL.  I didn’t even mind that Kevin Lee was the evening’s bartender.   The two women do seem to have formed a warm and fun friendship.  You could see how … Continue reading →

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A Wedding Moment – Bravo Style

Posted on January 24, 2012 by empressofaiken

I love weddings. I mean it. I am a shameless, teary-eyed sucker for anything that has to do with weddings, well, maybe with the exception of “Bridezillas”.  I love to watch “Say Yes to the Dress”,  and I smile right … Continue reading →

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Moms and Stage Moms

Posted on January 23, 2012 by empressofaiken

Before we had ever even heard of Lynne Spears, Dina Lohan and Kris Jenner,  there was a very original stage Mom – Kathleen Dugan Avanzino Richards Catain Fenton – the mother of Kathy Hilton, Kim Richards and Kyle Richards.  Most … Continue reading →

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The Real Women of BravoTV

Posted on January 22, 2012 by empressofaiken

Not so very long ago, the classified ads for employment were broken into categories by gender.  Much has changed since then, with women finding themselves in positions where they can have leadership roles ranging from CEOs of businesses to Heads … Continue reading →

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