Caray, Caray!

Didn't Daniela Castro keep (sickeningly) call, non-stop, Angelique Boyer 'Princesa' ?

So here we have to put up with 'Nene' over and over again.


 

Oh in 'Lo que la vida me robó'....
 

From Episode 13, this whole thing with Natalia sitting on Paolo's lap and driving around on public streets is absolutely ridiculous, and I needed a beanie cap almost more than at any another time watching a novela!
 

Gracias, Doris.

Yes, indeed. And she might have if AB had taken the role of Natalia. Every time I hear mothers using language like that I know they're toxic.

If one doesn't kill the other they should both end up in the manicomio. Somehow, though, I see Roberta killing Ingrid first. That is, after Ingrid kills Julieta.
 

...while Roberta has her 19th Nervous Breakdown.
 

Doris, thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty to give us a recap in the middle of hectic , real life events. You are a trooper.

WOw. Franco passively stands there as Rob paws his face and shoulders and refuses to believe he doesn't want to be in this marriage. And then ...the answer to it all.. Make lasagna.

OT..My huge forsythia bush in the backyard is budding , and yesterday's sunshine and last night's rain are pushing it to bloom. I brought in a few branches yesterday and woke to them already blooming.

Hang in there, all. Stay safe and sane.
 

Doris my dear you are what we call "Wonder Woman". I know you don't feel like it cuz you are pooped from all the activity of life. But that's how we cope girl, we put on our big girl under Yonders and we move it up and move it out.
I'm likin your last words "Hang in there, all. Stay safe and sane". Try not to have nightmares of people fighting over toilet paper.

I'm likin this snark filled recap you
Put up.
Now ingy is going to say that alba beat the crap outta her? That's a good thought but, no I don't see it. But to
Keep the show interesting the writers
Thought it would make for good tv.

Berti is still in LALA land. Her and franco are (in her universe) happily wedded. Probly Somewhere in the outer limites. That's the Only place where this chick can survive.

Glad alba n baby boy made up. Now Tia
Nutjob is gonna ruin it for both of the Mom n child tagteam that really need to fight harder to stay together cuz ingy Wants to send gabe to dad in
The great beyond(probly somewhere in the twilight zone.

The return of katia the on again off again ex. She gets really snippy with
Natty. No biggy. That wasn't that much
Interesting.

Ok I'm sleepy so bye. Thanks Doris. Rest when you can girl.

Yall, sanitize sanitize sanitize.
6 feet apart.
 

Oh DORIS I love the way you write, but I especially love the way you write when your hair is on fire and you're losing your mind! (sorry, but really...the pop-up wedding with just the parentals and grandchild is a great idea, God bless everybody concerned.)

Among the quips I loved:

My give-a-darn meter is busted.

Ingrid must work out at Orange Theory or Crossfit as she managed to get Gabriel off the floor and onto the bed muy pronto (yes, totally impossible to lift dead weight like that...just wow!)

Mexican Standoff Hah!

Paolo/Natalia Stuff Good description

good thing this is not a drinking game or I'd be in the cirrhosis ward by now

ROBERTA SCISSORHANDS.....Pure genius m'dear. That is the grand prize winner for today.

beat the dookie out of this jerk "dookie"? Have never heard that one but I love it

[Roberta] teflon-brain nothing is sticking I don't know if Roberta took her meds or this is just in her "I'm a great actress " mode"--like when she was when pretending grief and surprise at Luciana's death. On the one hand, as despicable and lethal as she is, I understand her desire to maintain her marriage and return to the state of presumed happiness and peace that they knew in the early days. Most of us dream of a happy marriage with healthy children and loyalty and faithfulness on the part of all concerned. And occasionally it works out that way. But when the dream dies, it's very hard to let it go. Not unlike giving the old TV a good whack to see if it will work again (because occasionally it does!)

Anyway, we know we can look forward to more Roberta Drama and more Franco Cool Withdrawal and Retreat. And more Paolo /Natalia Stuff!!!!!

Congratulations to the bride and groom to be. May their marriage be blessed with abundant love, abundant patience and a gracious spirit of forgiveness when troubles arise.

And thank you Mother of the Groom for a great recap under stress. You're a champ, kid.
 

Thanks so much, Doris! You really perform under pressure. Stellar.
 

"Does Julian ever look happy?" Good question! He only seems to have two settings: lascivious and calculating. Or maybe they're the same setting, viewed from slightly different angles.
 

Thank you Dori omg earthquake ttyl
 

Blue Lass, ha. Same look, different angle !! I needed that laugh...thank you.
 

Judyb....Please keep your wonderful comments coming. I look forward to them every day as I hunker down here at home. Caraycaray keeps me connected to the world.. I have been missing hub for over a year, but now I am missing everyone..family and friends. P.s. Hope your eye is better.

DOris, best wishes to the happy couple. Eat some cake.

Stay safe and sane, all.
 

R la O reports via text message that she is ok after 5.7 earthquake but needs to conserve her phone battery. QTH NEXT???
 

It’s the Apocalypse Blue Lass! LOL. But glad to know RLO is okay.
 

Since some of us might get more isolated as time goes on, I hope the comments keep rolling in to help with our (my) level of entertainment. I'm loving the snark, witty titles, details I missed, unique nicknames, etc.
 

Power is back on. So, as I was saying...
Thank you, Doris. I can't believe you handed us this delight with everything else on your plate. Know that it and you are really appreciated. I, too, do Yaya daycare 2 x week (and still work) and we are also stressing over our son's wedding scheduled for May. I hope your son's big day goes well.

Like you said, wasn't that funny that the wall was repainted in a matter of hours? AND with the same clothes. Alba's painting clothes are nicer than my dress clothes. Did we get to see her throwing the white paint? I also have been having interruptions with my programming and wonder if I missed a paint splattering hissyfit.

So right after Julian slapped Ingrid, he sniffed his fingers again! It reminds me of "Superstar" Mary Katherine Gallagher.


 

Remember Augie the Sniffer from CUANDO? It must be a villain thing.
 

Ew yes! Poor Renata laying there passed out and he's sniffing!
 

Hey is there any danger of these tele-
Novellas being canceled? I was watchin the news yesterday the taping of the
Young and The restless and general hospital'll be stopped for now because of covid-19, but they said Not to worry cuz they taped some episodes way
Ahead so we wouldn't miss anything.

 

Nina, this whole tn is filmed and in the can, so I don't think we need to worry.
 

I'm wondering how they are going to pull off the finale for The Biggest Loser and do the live performances of American Idol, two shows I faithfully watch and enjoy.

Maybe if they halt production of tn's for a bit, we'll get some favorite reruns. I vote for that other Juan Soler masterpiece, Cuando Me Enamoro!
 

Nina...yes, it seems that the live soaps and talk shows have stopped, but The View was still live today. It is one day at a time now whether you are alone at home or home with family members like my 2 daughters and their young families..one here near me and one in Canada. I am trying to stick to a schedule of meals, chores, sleep, reading , creative outlets,and outside walks and yardwork and keeping in touch with Friends and family through phone, email, and texting. Weird world time. Stay safe stay sane. We can all still Visit the patio.
 

Just enough time to stop by and say Cheers! We're all in this together. Believe it or not, we are going to drive into the city to see the Cherry Blossoms. We don't plan to get out of the car, so it will only be to enjoy them from a roadway away. I haven't seen them in person in several years and was so looking forward to this year. They are way early and all the events are cancelled, so maybe less people, more blossoms.

Thank you, Doris, for a fine rendition, especially of Julian and Roberta. Gee we love to get our kicks from snarking on the nasty ones. Julian has really surprised me. He's Mr. Milquetoast infront of Mauro and Roberta and Mr. Macho infront of Natalia and Paolo.

Don't know if you caught my last comment on Tuesday's episode, but I'm not hunkering down with opera. It's yardwork and cleaning out the shed (which needed it after being built 25 years ago). Gave away my beloved beautiful blue Triumph bicycle, which hasn't been ridden in the last 10 years. I hope it has gone to a happy home.
 

Urban

From last night and back just a couple of episodes ago (#17), I agree with you about white torture rooms. Wasn't seeing that creepy? How she manages to recuperate any degree of sanity is beyond me.

As someone who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder much, much later in life, and knowing several others with BPD, I agree with your thoughts about Ingrid having schizophrenia, with it being heritable.
But can one have both Schizophrenia and Munchausen Syndrome?

I do believe that Ingrid saw whatever happened between her mother and Mauro and, also, that Mauro beat her and kept her locked up for some time. He's slimy alright. Someone with the ethics he has is surely a good for nothing low life. While I was working, I had a really hard time dealing with such self-centered, egotistical people, willing to break all moral, professional, and ethical boundaries. Boy did he jump on Ingrid's bones in a New York Minute (sorry about the reference).

 

I use the phrase "New York minute" all the time!

Schizophrenia, schizoid affective disorder, and/or BPD can definitely co-exist with Munchausen's. What I am wondering about is when the first evidence of Roberta's mental illness turned up and why is Mauro attracted to Ingrid when he should recognize that she is mentally ill as well? Because he should also recognize that it is extremely difficult to control people with these mental illnesses.
 

Anita...I use my daughter's two old hand me down bikes as yard decor in my front yard . I just put the metal flowers on them today . Enjoy the cherry blossoms. We missed them the one time we went to D.C with daughters girl scout troop many moons ago.
 

Susanlynn did you know that the pres
And the president of Canada desided to
Close the north border? I suppose they
Want the Germs to stay seperate, which is good. I wish people would stay off
The beaches, I hear they're getting sick. I wish people would stop being stubborn, we gotta do what we gotta do

The people in China have started Makin there people stay home and those that won't they force them home and lock them in their own homes. Well here it's Fights over toilet paper. I think
Each country is in its own hell. God
Help us.
 

Don't you guys just love Alejandro Ávila as the hero jumping in to save the day with Alba and so smart of Bianca to call him. So far Gael is the only one making any sense.

Big Beanie Moment
But what a time leap for Gael to receive Bianca's call, get an appointment with a judge, secure an order that the police can't haul her off (Amparo). And where the hell did he get a copy of Gabriel's blood test so fast?