Jill Zarin Exclusive Blog Reunion Pt 2
Posted: August 4th, 2011 admin91 Comments »
I’ve had a crazy few days as it’s market week and we have been promoting Skweez Couture By Jill Zarin. I know it is not coming out until September, but I have already seen the Spring collection and I love it so much and I am so excited!! Sign up for Skweez newsletter at SkweezCouture.com to keep up with all of the exciting happenings!
I spent so much lovely time with my family last week. It was a blessing having everyone together. I’m helping Ally get ready to go to her new university. It’s going to be harder for me this year. Last year she was a short train ride away. This year she is attending a school down south and I could go a few months without seeing her. I will miss her terribly and worry about her even more than usual. They grow up too fast.
Can you believe how fast season four went by? I can’t believe it is over. What a
season it was! Morocco, Luann’s music video, meeting and befriending Cindy, and the craziness; so many memories, some good, some not so good, but I try to be myself and believe that I am doing my best to be the best person I can be. Do I always succeed? Of course not. But we are all human. All of us.
I’m still rather upset with Ramona. Not at the fact that she was inaccurate about whether I am an alcoholic or not. But the fact that she found it completely fine to “out” someone in a program that is anonymous. I worry about how this will effect people watching this who may now fear going to AA and getting help with their problem. Ramona claims that she did not know that AA was Alcoholics “Anonymous.” I find that hard to believe. She knows she is wrong. Why can’t she just own up to it?
On my website I have already received letters from people showing concern over Ramona’s careless words. One letter stated that her sister had just joined AA but was now worried that she would be outed and it could effect her new job. This is horrible. There is no shame in going to AA, whether it is for yourself or to support a friend or a loved one. I think Ramona and the rest of us need to realize that there is a responsibility as to how far we should take our snarky remarks and opinions. When you are on television, people get influenced by your words at times. This is not a good message to have out there. I can only hope Ramona takes some time to reflect upon this and realizes where to draw the line in the future. Here is a link to AA for more info. Alcoholics Anonymous
I want to add, I did appreciate Ramona’s public apology to my stepdaughter Jennifer Zarin. Ramona’s words hurt us all deeply, but apology accepted.
Of course Alex never accepts my apologies, that is why I said I was done. Not everyone can be friends, but I believe we can all be cordial and that’s how I intend to be towards her and her husband in the future. I have seen and heard too many things they have said, not just about me, that make me not want to be their friends. It’s as simple as that. I have tried for four years and at some point you have to say “enough” and let go. The constant back and forth of the situation just isn’t healthy.
I really do feel I have changed since last season, but I think Ramona and Alex expected me to change only to their liking. I changed to make myself a better person and to smarten up and realize who my real friends are.
I would like to thank all of you for subscribing to my newsletter. This was my first season of doing weekly newsletters and I am truly grateful to all of you who have written me and shared your opinions and personal stories. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support.
I am still going to do weekly newsletters and I want your input. I am already planning a recipe club, travel tips, etc. Please post your comments on JillZarin.com and tell me what else you would like to see here.
At this point I do not know what the future holds for me on Real Housewives, but as soon as I know I will share it with you.
Love,
Jill XO
August 4th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
I have to agree with you. My friend wants me to go to AA with her because she does not want to go alone. I am now afraid of supporting my friend because Ramona proved it is not always anonymous.
August 4th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Jill, you are my favorite NYC housewife! I agree with a lot your saying about Ramona. I don’t think Ramona has anything nice to say about anyone. Whenever she says something nice, she also adds how she would or could do it better. She allegedly has 5 successful business, so what! 5 successful business and she tapes or RHONY, how much time does that REALLY leave for her family? He daughter even said that she has had to call around looking for her parents to find out if she should eat dinner or wait for them to come home. I agree, I think Ramona is a liar. However, as much as you changed this year, you still had snarky comments about the other women. I think you should all take a lesson from the old saying, “if you don’t have anything nice to say about someone, don’t say anything at all.” I’m extremely disappointed in Sonja this year. She was the voice of reason last season when it came to Kelly. I understand she’s under a lot of stress, but come on! I can’t stand Alex at all. Done! I’m wishing you lots of success in your future endeavors, can’t wait until next season!
August 4th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Jill,
I just want to let you know re: your future on Real Housewives, that if you choose to come back, I fully support you.
However, if Ramona is part of the mix – I will stop watching the show. She irritates me to no end – for all of the reasons that you talk about in your blog. My best to you and Bobby and Ally.
August 4th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Jill, you are an amazing woman and an inspiration. I love watching you and seeing all your success coming to life! I hope you stay on the show…and if anyone wants to hate on you, just brush them off…they’re not worth it! <3
August 4th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Jill I honestly love you to death and have since the very first season. I think you are honest, caring, and loyal. I hate that you’ve said you were trying to “change” this season. We are who we are and people love you! I was definitely team “brunette” all the way! Ramona obviously has some demons, Alex is just a b**** and Sonja (who I usually love) was just lost this season but I do believe she is a good person. You stay strong Jill! You have so much to be thankful for including a wonderful husband, beautiful daughter and amazing friends. We love you!!!
August 4th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Jill- I certainly hope you have no plans of leaving RHON…I honestly enjoy you the most.. Your friendship with Luann and the way you tell it like it is.. We are all works in progress and there is no perfect person.. Ramona needs some type of help with her drinking issue. Just sayin… Hope to see you on many more season of the show…
August 4th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
I loved you this season…love you most seasons. I was on team brunette all the way. Those blondes just made themselves look worse. It does look like Ramona has a drinking problem. It is really sad and RUDE to demand pinot the way she does. I don’t think Ramona is a friend you need in your life. Sometimes it takes a while to see that people need to be dropped from you life because of all the drama/hurt/sadness they cause.
Good Luck to you in all you do!!
August 4th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Wow, what a show! I was blown away by Ramona and Alex mostly. Sonja stayed quiet for the most part. I have have to give you, LuAnn, Kelly, and Cindy kudos for the way you handled yourselves. It’s amazing how bullies will yell and monopolize the conversation to try to prove they were wrong. I am sorry all of you had to endure their barbs and arrows. Ramona has a drinking problem…no doubt. And Alex and Sonja have an addiction too…..Ramona. Oh my…it’s worse than cocaine!! Or Pinot!! I felt sad over the seasons for what happened between you and Bethanny…I had the same thing happen with my best friend and it was sad for me to watch you and her go through that. I was SO happy to hear that you have been talking and that maybe things will get better. I think that is wonderful. Well, hang in there. I think you are great and more than anything….real, and I like that. Please tell LuAnn to get rid of the “Countess” title. It will make her more down to earth. I think she is great, too, but sometimes she does talk down to people and I think that if the “Countess” title was gone, she’d be more settling. Anyway…..looking forward to your blog. I hope you have a lovely summer with the family. Oh, by the way, I love Bobby. Not love, love….but love him for you….the way he makes you happy and smile and makes you feel loved. Every lady should have a man like that. Can he clone himself???? Anyway…take care. HUGS!
August 4th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Jill….You were awesome on part II. You didn’t let Ramona and Alex get away with their ignorant comments. Ramona has a habit of sticking in low blow digs that her friends don’t get or catch…The AA comment was typical of her viciousness. Most certainly the over use of pinot has changed a lot about her or else she has always been this way…just not always recorded.
August 4th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
*~* Hello Jill *~* You look wonderful and happy!. First off , People don’t change.. And why should you? You are a straight shooter and not hurtful. What happened with you and Bethany was crazy but it is what is is, and we all have had that. Alex has changed and not for the better.Hopefully she will go go back to being her wall flower self and be back at being Alex. She can not pull off being aggressive at all. Ramona, well she .. needs to look at herself and realize what people are saying. Not the only fact that she drinks at the wrong time but that she really has no regard for anyone else.(she needs to watch herself on the shows and see that she acts like a lunatic) . Sonja, well she needs to realize that she no longer has the status she once had and move on.. I know it will be hard for her ,but it is something she must do. LOVE…LOVE Cindy, she is so down to earth and she reminds me of my friends that I loved and adored while I grew up on Long Island Ny.I think that Kelly has really adapted to being around people. Too pretty!. I must say that I am so proud of the countess. It must have been very hard for her and she really held it together and moved on. This Burnett verses the Blondes has got to stop.. Ramona and Sonja don’t even like Alex. Yes I said it as I see it. I do have to say that Ramona and Sonja do have a child like friendship and , I think that is cute, but yet you have to say to yourself, why? Grown adults don’t act like that, especially when being filmed on TV and they have children at home. And yet they could not do the video? Nooo we all know it was out of spite they did not do the video, they think we are all dumb!! ha ha ha..Okay..Husbands BBQ is ready, so . Love the show and love you. Kiss Kiss
August 4th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
I love you Jill!! You shouldn’t change, I like you just the way you are!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Jill, you are my favorite housewife and I have always been on your side. I believe Ramona was completely wrong and I found myself actually embarrassed for her. It was very hard to watch her at times. I found her behavior throughout this whole season to be completely….well, I just don’t have the right word or words to describe it. Anyways, I think you are a great mommy, friend, person, etc…stay positive and I can’t wait to see what comes next. Good luck to you!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Dear Jill,
I want you to know you were the only ray of bright light on that show this season. I am so over Ramona and Alex. Sadly both need a reality check. I will you,Bobby and all your family members the Best. I can Totally understand if you’re not back on the show next season. The show is not fun anymore. It’s annoying and insulting at times. I will always be a fan of yours and sincerely wish you the best but sadly I’ve had it with that show
August 4th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Jill,
I can see how you have to change this year, and it shows. You have shown so much grace and compassion on this season. Sometimes we have to let certain unhealthily people in out lives go. It can be painful but the only person you can change is yourself. Learned that in AA myself. Unhealthy people like Ramona and Alex only bring negativity into your life and the lives of your family. It is just not worth it to try to make them be friends with you. I have learned that you can’t force people to be the friend you want them to be. They are just too selfish to be true quality friends. You just continue to be the best person you can be and your life will reward you with happiness.
So happy for you and your new business venture. You deserve all the success and happiness going on in your life right now. Remember that when you are at the top, jealous people just want to knock you down.
So enjoyed this season and seeing the new Jill emerge, a much happier and peaceful Jill.
God Bless You and your family.
Ramona is just throwing the AA thing at you, because deep down she knows and is scared about her having a drinking problem. It will only get worse for her never better until she accepts it and gets help.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Hello enjoy your show and enjoy your blog
I know what it is like to have what people call a “biting tongue”.
Actually it is not a biting tongue, What I usually say is what everyone else is thinking, and won’t say it!!! So yes I claim the lable B****. I am a very strong-will person and I know what I know when I say it!! So hang in there!! What others in your circle need to do is THINK OF WHAT YOU SAY BEFORE SAYING IT!!!! Because once the words are spoken they can’t be taken back, and you need to always own it and back it up whether you are right or wrong. And be able to handle it when you are wrong!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
JILL, JILL, JILL…..Stop TRYING to be something you’re not. You will never b able to please everyone, so just please yourself, BE YOURSELF & STOP EXPLAINING YOURSELF.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Jill-This season was difficult to watch. I could see that you had changed and were working on yourself. We all our. The people who changed the most were Ramona and Kelly! Ramona was extremely annoying and difficult to watch. I can’t imagine fighting with her. She is all over the place!!! It is hard for me to picture her running five successful businesses. How can she be so clueless as too what the “A’s” stand for in AA? She is a liar and a hypocrit. She can spout off her mouth and cover it as being honest but if anyone else says anything they are mean. She needs a “reality check”. Kelly was so calm and reasonable. Her interactions with Alex actually made me laugh! Go Kelly! Alex and Simon are just weird. As for Cindy, keep on building your empire but don’t forget how quickly thise babies grow up. Maybe more business help, less baby help. The Countess, nothing but well wishes for you and your family. Sonja, I pray 2012 will be a much better year. And Jill, only change for yourself. Lots of luck to you all!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
I think it’s funny that Ramona tries to portray herself as this brilliant businessperson (when she’s not trying to portray herself as Forever 16 Party Girl), but everytime she’s called out on doing something really vicious, she pleads stupidity. I can buy that occasionally, her viciousness is caused by stupidity/thoughtlessness, but no one’s that stupid, mostly it’s just pure malice that she thinks she can get away with because it’s directed at you. Followed by backtracking when she realizes she can’t.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Jill don’t be so hard on yourself – you are the best on the show, the most honest and the most endearing. Yourself, the Countess, and Kelly are normal – which is why it is so hard to understand and get along with the others. Ramona is just a mouthpiece after a few glasses of wine – I always ignore “drunk talk” – it has been a rule of mine since I was young. I believe Ramona has a good heart but gets out of control and is always trying to be right and to top others. Alex is just plain evil. It is tres obvious onscreen and there is no getting along with her – - her husband is just strange – altogether strange. They can be an interesting aside to the show but you, Countess LuAnn and Kelly make the show. You are like real girlfriends who have normal lives, normal kids, normal behavior, normal homes and a normal friendship. I like Sonya but she is a bit dramatic and Cindy is just too out there for me. She runs a beauty salon and thinks she is CEO of Trump Int’l or something. Stick with it Jill you and the girls have the right instincts and are on the right path in this world. Have a great Summer!! xo
August 4th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Jill, I love you just the way you are. You tell it like it is and are a good person. You admit when you are wrong and say you are sorry. Alex is a fruit and she flipped out after season 1 or has always been nuts and hid it. She puts on acts of drama in everything she does. I think she wants to stay interesting so she will stay on the show. I can’t stand to watch her and she is so fake and uninteresting. Her husband is a joke, and needs to get a life. He thinks he is a real housewife and needs to get off the computer. I have never met a man that gets into womens biz so much. It is like he will do anything for attention or both of them will. Ramona is border line insane and completley needs to stop drinking. She is worried about what messages she gives her daughter well she needs to look in the mirror. I like how you stick up for Kelly. Kelly is a nice person and has never been around such loud and cruel women. She is learning to hold her own but it is a shame that she has to. The Countess is a true friend you can tell a good person too. Sonya needs to stop drinking so much and hang with Ramona a bit less. Ramona and Alex’s love scene with thier husbands were gross and a great thing for their kids. Hope you come back next year to keep it real. Love Tammy
August 4th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Hi ..I am back. Okay this thing about people being afraid to go to AA. First off, I am proud to say that I have gone with friends and family and it is very confidential.Besides, if you have a drinking problem and you want to get help, well what makes you think people don’t already know you have that problem? Stop people. No need to fear, the biggest fear is not getting help!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Jill, you’ve always been my fav. I have a couple of comments regarding Ramona. A) She needs to educate herself on what an alcoholic is. I work with addicts every day and I’d not be afraid of going out on a limb and say– from her words, her reactions, and what was shown on TV (acknowledging I don’t see her every day life) she is headed in a really bad direction. The fact that she could not see the fact that she served alcohol at her daughter’s 16th birthday is an issue, screams DENIAL. In fact a bunch of stuff she says/does screams denial. B) Her constant “I’m just honest and truthful” (blink, blink, blink) cop out to excuse her rude, condescending and nasty remarks just doesn’t fly. It’s the equivalent of beating your wife and simultaneously screaming how sorry you are. When she was interviewing applicants for a job, she was downright RUDE. She’s NO mentor that I’d send one of my kids to, that’s for sure.
Jill you’re not perfect. And sometimes you’re down right bitchy, but at least you know you’re being bitchy.
And just to close this all out, as much as I love ya, I think you all need to leave RHONY and get on with your lives. Too much of the show has become an infomercial for each of your projects and frankly between that and the constant yelling– well, I’m afraid the show has lost a fan with this last reunion show. I wouldn’t abide by a person like Ramona in my life, I see no point in continuing to invite her into my livingroom.
I wish you well with your new adventure! I’m sure it will be a great success!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Darling Jill, You are a fantastic human being. When I first began watching I was a little unsure of you but you grew on me. The brunettes against the blondes, cracks me up every time. There is no contest. You cant have a battle of wits with the completely witless. Alex likes to act like she is so smart but in reality she is nothing but a fake and a phony. Sonja, wont even go there, but 2 faces is one too many. Ramoana is a filthy excuse of human. She makes me angry just to hear her shrill tones. She seriously needs some psycho therapy. Love love love!!!! Kelly, Cynthia, Luann and yourself to bits. Keep up the good work. Karmic retribution is going to do some major butt kicking on the blondes.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
My favorite housewife by far. Please stay on the show…dont leave us with ramona!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Your my favorite but I wish you would just tell Kelly to “ZIP IT”!!!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Jill, I cannot say that you are my favorite, but you are not my least favorite, that honor goes to Alex. After saying that you all are a liability to her, i wonder she remains on ghe show. Why does she bother? Surely she feels that she is above you all. Maybe it is because she realizes that not for RHONY she and her snarky hubby would have very little. As for Ramona, she just needs to get a clue. I am in my early 50′s and when I missed my period, my first thought was not pregnant, but the other way around. I am appalled at her hypocritical
Attitude. Stay real
August 4th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Jill, you are an amazing housewive and I am always going to be on team jill! I was wondering if you and Ramona will ever make up about the AA? I loved the season this year. Don’t ever change Jill!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Jill: I taught middle school for over three decades. Trust me when I say that if I had ever seen any of my students behaving in the immature, cruel, and rude way some of the ladies behaved on your Reunion Show #2, I would have sent them immediately to ISS (in-school suspension). Poor Alex simply cannot compete with LuAnn, Kelly, and/or you when you’re in your “mean girls mood”. She tries and just comes off as crazed and should give it up. Please try not to pick on her because it is just not a fair fight. Ramona needs to be “sent to the counselor”. She doesn’t think before she speaks, constantly has her foot in her mouth, and has a drinking problem that aggravates those conditions. She does need AA! Sonja needs to act her age. She’s too old to be flashing folks. It cheapens her. I do love the show and hope to see it return for another season. You are my favorite on the show but I really miss Bethany. Your friendship was special.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
I met you at Trenton Country Club 2 years ago at a meet and greet and asked you the question, “don’t you ever feel like bitchslapping Ramona?”. Your reply was cordial and went something like this…”Ramona is really a very sweet person and a dear friend, I don’t believe in violence, so no I don’t ever feel like slapping her”. So I ask again since Ramona has shown her true colors the past two seasons; “Have you ever just wanted to bitchslap her?” LOL
August 4th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Jill, I think you are a wonderful dedicated and loyal friend and one of the main reasons I watch RHONY. I agree with you totally about Alex and Simon, you tried and it doesn’t work because they don’t want it to work, if it did then they would not have a reason to be on the show. You burnt the past and there really wasn’t anything you did to begin with, but you did for Alex’s sake and she still went behind your back and stabbed you. Simon saying “watch out” was a threat, he has aligned himself with that hateful site and those hateful women and he was warning you that if you didn’t do a sitdown with him (who is he the Don?) most likely for camera time, then he was going to really amp up his hate blogs. I have seen his tweets with my own eyes and he has deleted them in January the time you filmed that scene. He knew what he was doing, he knew very well. I’m shocked at his behavior between mean tweeting you, Kelly and Bethenny then calling Luann that horrible name, I think he needs to seek counselling. I also hope they’re not invited back next season.
You, Ramona, Luann, Kelly and Sonja are the stars of that show and better return next season or it will sink. We are all over the blondes vs the brunettes, that was so high school and what was even funnier was that none of the brunettes called it that. It was really just Alex and Simon trying to trend something and they lost big time.
Wow, I just wrote a novel and I’m sorry for that lol. I cannot wait for Skweez it looks GORGEOUS and very SEXY and we all can use a little help when we hit our 40′s right? You’re a force to be reckoned with and never change. You were perfect this season, you did your best, you were fun to watch and after the first episode and constant berating from Alex you never spoke a bad word about her. So keep your head held high, stay the course and focus on what a huge success your business ventures have in store for you! Can’t wait to see you next season!
XOXOXO Lori
August 4th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
Jill,
Change doesn’t happen over night but it appears you have made some progress(we are all a work of progress) during this seasons taping,and thats what counts at the end of the day.
I don’t agree with Ramona’s comments about Alcoholics Anonymous but I also don’t agree with you bringing up rumors that her husband committed adultery. neither of you were right and I would probably recommend that you just not speak to or about one another anymore.
August 4th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
I give you much credit for being willing to be cordial to Alex. It’s painful to watch her force her opinions on everyone else. Her sophomoric comeback lines are insincere and make her look extremely pathetic. Her husband has too many social issues that can be discussed in a short paragraph. I haven’t heard comments like his since high school…so ridiculous! I hope Alex doesn’t come back. She adds nothing to the show. She is not needed to cause fights…Ramona and Sonja do that quite well. She adds nothing witty or intelligent and doesn’t even know how to cause trouble without looking like a child. Good luck, Jill. Your presence is enjoyed and needed!
August 4th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Jill, I have always loved you and what you stand for. People don’t see you for who you really are, a loving and thoughtful person. You ask questions only because you want to understand the person and sometimes we all blow up and say things about people and wish we could take it back. The thing is you own it and do say your sorry. I have never liked Alex or her husband and find them both extremely fake and butt into everything that is not their business. I hope one day Bethanny will see Alex for what she is and return to you where she belongs, your friend. Bethanny if you read this, Jill is wonderful she cares for you and had a right to be upset with you. Why do you let Alex fight your battles she is FAKE!?! Red heads are #1!! Love you!!!!
August 4th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
`jill you are my favorite housewife and i hope you get a show of your own i think the blondes especially alex and romeanie, are mean spirited and hypocritical as long as they r on the show they want the media fame and both of them r acting ridiculous and stay away from simon he is the creepiest person on that show ugh love ya jill
August 4th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Jill, I have noticed a softer,kinder Jill this season, but you were my favorite anyway. You, Kelly,Cindy and LuAnn are more grounded and centered than any of those wack jobs on Team Blonde. I absolutely detest Alex, she never shuts up, her facial expressions are way beyond comical and she just rides on everyone else’s coat tail. She needs to stay home and out of everyone’s business and fix her own family. She’s out there telling everyone how to act while her own kids are home swnging on the curtains and he/she is in the bedroom trying on her nightgowns! Ramona is so far out she’ll never come back and good riddence. She is small minded and mean. She doesn’t care what she say’s or who she hurts. Why would you want to be friends with them anyway? I do like Sonya and I think she’s doing what tons of wives do after a divorce, being a little wild and going a little crazy. Maybe in the end, she’ll be the one to help Ramona. Who, by the way, sounded exactly like an alcoholic on the reunion show. Anyway,……you’re great and as long as you’re there I’ll keep watching!
August 4th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Jill, RHONY is the only series of the franchise I have viewed. I watched all of the episodes, seasons 1-4 as they ran the marathons on Bravo. An interesting experience to come to it as someone who had no idea of what I was getting myself into. I was able to see each person change from season to season very quickly. The changes were, in some cases, an undeniable surprise. The Countess is right that “money can’t buy you class”. You can’t learn class either, you can learn manners and etiquette, but class is something you are born with. You can train a monkey to wear inappropriate clothing, drink pinot, and use the correct fork at dinner, but you can’t teach two blonde monkeys (and one mate on a leash) to behave with anything approaching dignity, kindness, or even common sense. I omit one blonde because when she is on her own, away from less than savory company, she seems to be genuinely funny and to be able to laugh at herself and make the best of it. I include her and Bethanny along with “The Brunettes” on my list of Ladies who know when to tighten their tiaras, pull up their big girl Skweez Coutoures, apologize for any inadvertent or intentional bad behavior, learn whatever lesson needed learning and move on. Jill, I find you to be genuine and I have seen a lot of growth over the course of four seasons. I have one piece of advice for the Tiara Ladies, when training monkeys remember, anything that wants to be the center of attention is never really hurt by verbal attacks, any attention is good attention. What hurts an attention seeking monkey is to be ignored. Don’t feed the monkey and eventually it learns to behave. Perhaps the monkeys missed “Manners and Etiquette 101″ while they were busy building their multi business empires. Never let them see it when they push your buttons. A cold stare over someones shoulder while they are redfaced and screaming allows viewers to know who is an adult and who is merely an immature and poorly trained primate. I wish you all, Tiara Ladies and primates alike, much health, success, happiness and growth. I also wish you and Bobby many more years together. The two of you glow when you are together. To Ally, welcome to the south, find a mature and classy Belle to teach you how to “slop sugar” (killing someone with kindness while still letting them know what you really think). It’s high art as far as communication, NYC and current and future poorly trained monkeys won’t know what hit them. Hope to see you all for another season.
August 4th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Jill, I am only 19 and your words and actions are so inspiring. Although I am from the south, your rational ways about everything makes you remind me about my own mother. Keep being real, don’t stop what you are doing. Alex is coocoo and is addicted to the fame. Ramona has some kind of problem of avoiding confrontation and changing subjects…that is not a role model. I want to be the best mother, wife, and woman when I grow up and you do the best out of all of the housewives to show a real outlook on the “life” in NYC keeping your priorities straight throughout the time. I really look up to you and hope I attain many of the qualities you show to America!
August 4th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
3 comments:
1. Alex is married to a gay man
2. Ramona is an alcoholic
3. Cindy is the only one who has gotten to where she is without the help of a man.
August 4th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Hi Jill,
Change is good!
But its always better to be about it, instead of constantly talking about “I have changed”… just saying action speaks so much louder than words!
August 4th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
Hi Jill, I had noticed your lack of drinking throughout the show and wondered if you were in AA or supporting someone close to you that was. I noticed because I go to Alanon and support many friends&family in their recovery journeys in AA. It was wrong of Ramona to “out” you attending AA. However, whether one is an alcoholic or not, only that person can decide. It’s not right or fair for anyone to decide if Ramona is an alcoholic. There are all levels of alcoholism and addiction though so she could be. I know a heart surgeon that popped pills everyday and no one knew she had a problem until she herself decided to go to treatment-she was “functioning” I guess but I wouldn’t want her operating on me! I know low bottom drunks who lived on the street too. Anyways, the alcohol thing is the last thing that bothers me about Ramona-she’s just kind of awful all around. She called Luanne a bad mom but her own daughter complains about being home alone at night&her mom crashing her sweet 16. Ramona also retweeted the video of Luanne’s daughter – that’s just mean. Avery herself is no cake walk – she always seems bored, rude, and condescending. Anyways, keep being you Jill.
August 4th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
The next time we see Ramona I am sure she will be on Celebrity Rehab! She is clearly not sober! Her behaviour is disgusting, actually I can’t even watch her at all. I used to find her amusing but now she is sickening. Jill you are still my favorite RHONY!!!!
August 5th, 2011 at 12:03 am
Jill, I agree with you about that you said that Ramona was out of line when she outed you with AA.You are right that it is a group meant to be kept hush hush for the people who go there. It’s nobodies business to whether or not a person goes to AA or not only that person who is going and their family or friends.
August 5th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Jill, You were right about Ramona being out of line with outing you with being in the AA.The AA is a group that is meant to be hush hush for the people who go there & its nobodies business to whether or not a person has gone to AA except for the persons family or friends.
August 5th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Think it’s important to b your own person and have a mind of your own I live by , we were given a voice for a reason so use it ! Love you Jill xx just woundering if anyone can see Alexs resemblance to samantha from bewitched !!?? She is the image of her !!love to you Jill xo
August 5th, 2011 at 12:21 am
Jill !!!! You Rock girl! You are my absolute favorite. No one comes close. I do like The “Countess” … ( but please .. enough already) and Kelly is a trip !!!! I find Cindy to be the most quite, but love her business savvy. I haven’t figured Sonya out yet. I can’t understand how she can side with Romona and Alex. It truly is the blonds – vs – the Brunettes. But I have to say … I CAN NOT STAND Alex. What a weirdo! Her and her wanna be husband. They are too freaky for me. I loved it when Alex was doing her annoying laugh and Cindy said ” What are you , a lap dog?” For real!!! I do miss Bethany and I know you do too. Bethany was so funny. The two of you together were a hoot! Don’t worry about Ramona …. she’s not a friend. I still laugh like crazy when she did her runway with her eyes bugged out and her robotic walk. Seriously??? What a joke. OK … now I’m being ‘snarky’ and need to stop. But I call it as I see and … I OWN IT !!! Rock On Jill! You are THE BEST !!!! xoxoxoxox
August 5th, 2011 at 12:32 am
Hi Jill,
I think you’re great and very honest…I’m new to HWONY/NJ/CA, etc. and seem to be hooked….lol My husband and sons absolutely torture me when they come in the house and I’m watching it (I DVR it). They say they’re all a bunch of “Yentas” lolol. Anyway, I think your “new” look is awesome….you look so much younger…I love the straight, long hair with the bangs…you have slimmed down. Your mother seems so much like my belated and loved, mother=in-law who was like a mother to me more than my own….I love her spunkiness and honesty. This is the first time I’ve ever blogged…lol See what you’ve made me do? lol I really, really wish and pray that you and Bethenny become close again. I was fortunate enough to catch a few of the Previous season and you two were so funny and great with eachother….I love Bethenny!! So good luck with that and don’t give up…I think you two had a really close relationship and a good one. I never did find out exactly what happened to you two…I never saw those episodes…so I’m clueless…can you give me a brief synopsis of what happened??? Well, keep up the good work and you look awesome and I think Bobby is awesome as well…he’s your biggest supporter…Your daughter is great too….Good luck to her this year….
August 5th, 2011 at 12:43 am
Hi Jill, I’m a first time blogger….see what you’ve made me do! lol (You’re blamed for everything else so what the heck)…lol You look awesome. I love your hair and you look like you have slimmed down.
Forget Ramona and Alex. I have never seen such a weird couple as Alex and (OMG) Simon. I couldn’t believe Ramona…she was jumping all over the couch. what was she on? I’m new to HWONY…so I don’t know the background on what happened to you and Bethenny….can you give me a quick synopsis? I saw a couple of previous episodes of you guys in the Hamptons and you seemed to have had such a close friendship…I really hope you two resolve your issues and find out that you both really deeply love eachother and treasure your friendship. Good friendships don’t come easily. It takes a lot of care and nurturning/giving and taking and forgiving. So good luck with that. Bobby seems really like a great husband and a super supporter of you and puts up with all the drama OMG…so much!! My husband and sons hate it when they come in the house and I am watching it (I DVR it so I can watch it whenever I want). They just say, “They’re all just a bunch of Yentas”…how can you watch that stuff. I do have to admit the end of season show was annoying with everybody talking over eachother….Pooooor Andy!! lol Good luck to your daugher this year at university. I also loved watching your mother…she reminds me of my belated and dearly loved mother-in-law…so fiesty and honest to the bone. It cracked me up that Bobby selected so many cars for her to chose from…what a mench….Thank you and good luck on next Season!
August 5th, 2011 at 12:59 am
Don’t Change – grow, learn, improve and always open yourself up to foregiving. You don’t have to be BFF with anyone but there is always another side, another perspective and we can’t control that we can only control how we behave, accept differences and learn from the experience. All the best and cheers to a life full of caring, forgiving friends and family!
August 5th, 2011 at 1:11 am
I wish they would not give Alex’s husband so much time on the show
He’s so creepy!
August 5th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Did you notice she does not apologize she says I shouldn’t have done that or I said this wrong. There was no apology and not to mention I believe her actions prove to be reckless and ridiculous on the reunion. May I be a funtioning alcoholic are you serious. I was so offended by her remarks as a woman, mother, recovering alcoholic and just a viewer I fight myself on not wanting to watch the show. I was horrified that the kids were brought up, /simon basically verbally manhandleing the women and romona throwing Luann’s marrage out there. I will continue to watch with the hopes that more women IE: Romona and ALex learn there is a line and somethings are better left unsaid when you are upset… Good luck Jill you are a great woman….
Goodluck with everything.
August 5th, 2011 at 1:44 am
Jill, you are gorgeous – inside and out! You might find my daily motto helpful: “Those who anger you, control you”. Like they say, you just can’t fix stupid. Continue to hold your head up high… you are pure CL*SS! I know we can’t say the word. XO
August 5th, 2011 at 3:10 am
Jill, you are by far my favorite housewife, not only for the NY series, but for all of the shows. You are real and you tell it like it is. I really admire the relationship that you have with your husband and daughter. I have a strong feeling that a certain blond haired, crazy eyed lady is just a tad bit jealous and that is why she picks on you so much. Unlike Mario and Simon, Bobby is truly a gentleman. Best of luck with your Skweez line!
August 5th, 2011 at 4:20 am
wow Jill…so much love here for you. Thank u for showing me a part of myself. You wear your heart on your sleeve and say what is on your mind always. Sometimes it will get you into trouble, but its who you are!! Why do we have to apologize for that? I have a similar friendship to yours and Bethany’s. By the way, it broke my heart to watch that friendship be manipulated by the other women….it really did. I saw something pure and real between you two and it saddened me to see it dissolve. I hope Bethanny becomes your friend again…..you two had magic. Thank you for showing me that my friendship was headed the same way. Because of you, I’ve looked deep into myself and realized that I need to address some issues.
Adore you Ramona. Please stay on with RHONY. I can’t watch it if you are gone, and I refuse to watch the demon Alex or the insane Ramona without you there. Hope they ask Alex to leave. She is useless and adds no value to the show. Would love to see Bethanny and you reunite!! Keep being you and keep the faith. Love and Light,
Chanel
August 5th, 2011 at 4:23 am
Sorry Jill!! Typo above!! I meant to say “Adore you JILL”!!! God no, not Ramona!! lol
xo
Chanel
August 5th, 2011 at 5:50 am
Hi Jill,
I know that you and Bethany have a little “thing” but you are my two favorites of all the housewives. As much as I like Bethany – I do understand that she can respond in ways that are a bit unexpected and thorny. I believe that without cameras you two would have been just fine. Meaning, we all say things, which if they were not recorded and dredged up would just diffuse and fade away.
The one thing I do not understand is WHY, after all the low blows from Ramona, why anyone would still want to be her friend at all. Other people talk about you “loosing friends“…But who would not want to loose Ramona. She is just so mean! The problem is being around Ramona is contagious and Alex is proof. Further more she is a bully and she should be dealt with in that way.
I think you are great and hope to see you next season!
August 5th, 2011 at 8:54 am
I think when you bring numerous women together there is always going to be some kind of conflict. I think the most important thing is to get less involved with those that trip a trigger in you that you don’t like to come out. We have worked years to have appropriate behavior only to have these few incidences make us look like thugs in cocktail dresses. The most important part of class is not money or education but how you make each other feel. If you remind yourselves of this I think you will come to a more peaceful place.It takes work but it is well worth it. Everyone in the end feels better. Peace out sisters!
August 5th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Hi Jill,
First, I would like to say thank you for your wonderful performance this season. I truly feel that you are the only one in the group that carries your true identity. Secondly, I want you to remember achievements and failures are a part of our growing lives, this is what makes us human. Do not let anyone make you feel as tho you did something wrong. YOU are your own judge and juror. Women are catty, its like putting makeup on, its a routine. “Its part of a woman’s makeup,get it”. Enjoy your loving family and love yourself always. Lastly, stay focused, remember if you find a path with no obstacles, it probably does not lead anywhere. See you next season, God Bless.
August 5th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Jill — I watch the show for you. I can appreciate having difficult times with “friends”. Most of these women, however, are not your friends and you know who I mean specifically. When everything is one-sided — meaning you trying to be better and working toward a friendship, it won’t work. It takes TWO! Everyone should cut Alex loose — all she is trying to be is relevant — which she is not — and she’s trying to “act” her way in a reality show. As for Ramona — as Cindy stated — she has a “bad core”. I agree. I also believe she has a drinking problem — most likely a troubled marriage — and a resentful daughter who probably can’t wait to get out of there! Best wishes to Ally at her new school — best wishes to Gloria whom I think is fabulous — and to you. I think if Ramona and Alex are on next season I will be unable to watch this show any further. I will check in on your web page tho. Best to you and your family, Jill!
August 5th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Ramona has a problem when she said she only drinks wine that is denial; if she was invited to a party with no wine she would not go (that’s a big red flag) I hope she gets some help
August 5th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Have you changed? I don’t know. Sometimes I wonder if we’ve ever really seen the real you. There is so much petty drama on that show and I think you (and a few others) get caught up in it. I enjoyed seeing you away from the ladies: shooping with your daughter, scenes with Bobby.
Ramona used to be one of my favs, but I was disappointed when she tried to out you for going to AA. She made it sound like there was something wrong with attending meetings. And I don’t appreciate her thanking God for being a functioning alcoholic and joking about being one for the next 50 years. (Or whatever she said). It’s not a joke. A very dear friend of mine was a functioning alcoholic until he ended his own life by shooting himself in the head. He had been drinking that night. Being a functioning alcoholic is no less dangerous, serious or unhealthy as being a non-functioning one. Being an alcoholic is nothing to joke about.
Whether or not we see you on the next season of RHONY… just continue being you. People may love you or hate you, but as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:17 am
I love you Jill. I’m tired of the bloggers, they seem to feel that Alex was ganged up on at the reunion. I wonder what show they were watching because all I saw was that fame monger Alex intercepting questions directed at Sonja and Ramona and hostilely answering them. How can you attack someone you don’t even address. I love when you brought up how left out Alex was, in regards to Sonja and Ramona’s fun times in Moracco. Kudo’s to you for rubbing Alex face in the fact that Ramona or Sonja couldn’t care less about Alex and it’s quite evident from the footage.
August 6th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Jill-
I love watching you on RHONY, but this season seemed to show the downward spiral lives can take when they become driven by the camera. I think Ramona and Alex were the worst. Ramona’s demands for Pinot were clearly staged to promote her Pinot Grigio. Her behavior on the reunion show was frightening and I have to wonder if she didn’t take something before the taping. If she is worried about embarrassing her daughter, she had better hope Avery never sees those episodes. I believe Alex and Simon knew that had nothing worth viewing in their lives, so they decided to stir the pot in other people’s. Alex says you were talking behind others’ backs, but what was she doing to you when she went straight to Ramona after your focus group? The epitome of hypocrisy I say. They seem to love to focus on you to take away from their faults. You are human and you make mistakes. Keep up the great work and I hope we get to see you next season!
August 6th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Ramona needs professional help, Alex is a poor trash wanna be, Sonja is a whore in a cocktail dress, Cindi doesnt belong, or so she thinks, LuAnn is so full of herself she is pathetic and a really bad singer-Kelly is just dumb, pretty but dumb
August 6th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
JZ,
Keep your circle of fabulous friends tight and leave the unsavory characters in the gutter.
You have a wonderful life and I hope to see you very much involve in charitable endeavors. Go Yenta!!!!
August 7th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
I started watching the show season one. I was attracted to the show not by the drama, but because it is neat to see the lives you girls live (which is so different from my Texas life). I do not like to say mean things about people but come on! Alex is a wanna-be! Hello? Did everyone forget Simon and her in season one? She makes me so mad the way she acts like such a victim. Can’t stand her as a person and she almost makes me want to stop watching the show. Sonja let me down this season. I did like her but she comes off as Ramona’s side-kick who can’t think for herself. It seems that Ramona likes the under dog. I think Ramona does not like it when someone else is doing better than her in any area of life. Like her daughter saying that her parents are never home and then she puts down Lu Ann. Really? She loses all credibility for that one. Ramona was acting so bizarre one the reunion show. I was team brunette 100%. Anyways, if for some reason you do not do the show again, I will not watch it.
XOXO
August 7th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
as Ramona’s little side-kick. I guess Ramona likes the under dog. Ramona made herself look so bad at the reunion. She was acting so bizarre and embarrassing. Like when she broke out I watch the show for you. I almost stop watching it because of Alex. She is such a wanna-be. Hello? Does anyone remember season one? Sonja is disappointing this season and she comes offwith that crazy laugh after Alex made a rude comment to someone. Crazy! I was team brunette the whole way. You were very classy. I also enjoy Lu Ann, Kelly and Cindi. Lu Ann is a good friend and Alex can not say anything about her starting drama because it seems as though everyone got into with her except for Ramona and Cindi. I am done with her too and like I mentioned, I almost want to stop watching the show because of her. I wish the best for you JZ and I am looking forward to seeing whats next for you.
XOXO
August 8th, 2011 at 12:08 am
Hi Jill, you are my favorite NY Housewife!!! I’m definitely all about the brunettes, the blondes are just too out there for me.
Ramona is just mean, she intentionally stirs up crap and then gives that wide eyed startled look that she thinks is sexy, but reminds me of a deer glaring into head lights, and Sonja is so self absorbed.
I think you throw yourself out there and give advice, maybe not always appreciated, but I believe you always mean it with a very open and loving heart.
Please keep being yourself and don’t let those that are jealous make you feel bad, The Countess will let you know when you need to lighten up, she’s just a jewel and Kelly will let you know if your being “weird” Love you guys, keep going strong!!!
Carole
August 8th, 2011 at 3:20 am
I love you on the show. You are fabulous. I agree with Lynda, Alex is poor trash and Ramona needs help, and poor Sonja really is starting to look desperate. Where exactly does Alex model? I have never seen her pictures anywhere (thank goodness). I guess she will never model in the UK with their ban on photoshopping….
August 8th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
It was a real education to watch the reunions…of course this was probably taped months ago. I just moved to CT from NY and have wanting to visit your fabric store again…thgis time 200 pounds thinner and with no surgery….my gift to me is to go back to sewing. My weight loss gave me the opportunity to do a taping/lunch with Bethany…it was good to meet her…I hope you two get back together.
I look forward to your new line in September…I think you have become more wiser this season…I also am disturbed with Simon and Alex…crazy about Sonia and Ramona….don’t enjoy Kelly, Cindy, and somethimes Luann. I love your daughter…and enjoy seeing you with her and am crazy about Ginger…keep pressing the good values you have….
August 8th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
I was so proud of you and all the Brunettes. You showed so much class. The Blondes has once again shown why everyone enjoys Blonde jokes. Keep up the great work, I for one hope to see you again on the housewives.
August 8th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Jill i know you are still upset with Romana but sometimes you just have to let things go and move on with your life. Alex has found her voice now, so let her speak her mind and dont get mad about it. Luanne is just amazing. I truely do like her. She is the peace maker. Jill just keep looking towards the future with your hubby and be happy with the amazing friends that you do have. Good luck with your Skweez line:)
August 8th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Jill you are my favorite housewife. I hope you and Bethenny get back together and are on another show together!!
August 9th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Jill, I doubt that you have the time to read replies or reply to them. But here’s my .02cents worth.
You have what the other ‘wives’ want…a stable loving marriage. 1)My hope for you is that you are fully aware of your blessings and that you protect your home and marriage.
2)Some people are toxic and like any toxin it is best to avoid them. Ramona is toxic, not just to you but to everyone and especially herself. Her situation is sad…but no less toxic. She is completely blind to anything except her wine. More times than I care to remember I have seen people that are like and behave like Ramona….the outcome has never been positive. It is impossible to help them (it is entirely up to her to help herself and she won’t until she hits rock bottom) and trying to argue or converse is out of the question as they will always be the victim. Best to smile and say nothing.
3)Alex is a wannabe. She wants to be pretty, intelligent, etc…she wants, wants, wants. She will never attain her goals because wannabes never do. Their lives are illusions. Sadly Alex is empty, most likely has always been empty. Alex is toxic and so is Simon, that’s why they chose each other. Sad for her children. But again smile and say nothing.
4)Sonya once had the world by the tail. She was beautiful with a bright future. She is pitiful, a victim of her own choices. Not toxic, but not fried material.
5)Cindy is bright and dedicated to her own life. Exactly as she should be.
6)LuAnn is wonderful as she is and has a good heart. She does not need to be the Countess, but she earned the title and as long as she wants to use it…it’s hers. She is a good person and mother who I believe should be fully enrage with Ramona’s outrageous accusations toward LuAnn and her children (yet another example why Ramona should be avoided…in her mental illness she will hurt anyone including children.
7)Kelly has not yet fully come into her own. Her best is in her future. Unlike, Ramon, Alex, and Sonya…Kelly did not peak to early in her development as a human being. She is a good and kind person and absolutely a friend to you and LuAnn.
This has been a bit wordy, but my best to you. Keep your focus on Bobby and smile, but don’t respond to the evil doers.
August 9th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Sorry for the misspelling.
Sonya is not ‘friend’ material.
LuAnn should be ‘enraged’ by Ramona’s remarks…but the remarks are par for the course with her disease.
August 9th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
I just want to say,I do admire you for the life you and Bobby have created.On the “THE NANNY”they say Jewish men make the best husbands.Bobby is proof of that.The way he embraces you when you are at events is so sweet.And Ally is absolutley beautiful.Now the question?When in life is there a I’M NOT GOING TO BE A BULLY ANYMORE?
That is all it is amongst some of the ladies.Over age bullies.And when Ramona gets backed into a corner she bites,and lashes out at whoever it is,and does not make any difference who is hurt in the end.Her poor little girl is going to get caught in this somehow,and she will be hurt.Doesn’t her friends talk about her at school,and the stupid things her mother does? What about the other kids and their friends?Noone has ever heard of their difficulties.I do have one thing to say about the cheating thing.Under no circumstances should ANYONE say anything to anyone about their cheating spouse,especially even if heard in their circles.That is noones business,like you said about you going to AA,that ranks in the same category.And since none of you are REALLY true friends anyway.That mess in Morocco was just bunk,the psychic.Noone knows how good she was to begin with.They just cause trouble between people.If you had went to John Edward maybe there would have been some validity.
Looking forward to seeing you next season.
August 9th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
OOPS!I did forget something.Alex is now finding her voice,BUT,I don’t think she has one at home.That is why she breaks out into hives,when she is with the girls.I do question her child rearing,as her little ones have NO MANNERS at all.All she and Simon can do is worry about the rest of the world and not what is at home.I think some really need serious counseling..Just like one of the NJ housewives,with the tremendous ANGER and jealousy issues.Looks like BRavo would maybe suggest it but I guess there would be no show for them if they did.
Oh,and the “CLASS” word that is banned from their house!Well,let me tell you,when she was telling someone that she was on the internet looking for a one night stand?Good GOD how classless was that.Does she know how whore-ish that makes her look?Where is the class,or human decency in that?
And where is human kindness and just plain old politeness?Why would you go to someones house and demand they have something just for you?Unless medically necessary.The audasity.
If someone doesn’t have something you want just politely say thanks anyway and I have tea or lemon water.They need to come to TEXAS and get manner lessons from a true granny,and see how much their lives would improve.Thanks for listening again…Have a lovely summer and try not to cry too much when little baby girl,goes to school.
August 11th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Jill, please don’t leave RHWoNY
While I watching your interactions with Romana, I can’t help but thinking of a phrase I heard long ago,
“never get in a fight with a pig, you’ll both end up looking filthy – and the pig loves it”
August 12th, 2011 at 12:56 am
You are the only housewife I can relate to! yes, you sometimes get caught up in the drama, but we ALL do!. You also have an incredible husband and are blessed! Please stay for another season!
August 12th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Jill I have always liked you and if we were ever to meet I think we would be friends. You seem to try and come from a good place and you like to help people – nothing wrong with that at all. But, why do you keep subjecting yourself to people like Ramona and Alex? I think at this point I would have to walk away from the show. These two vultures have completely gone crazy and just want to make you miserable and hurt you. I dont know what has gotten into them, but Ramona was shown constantly drinking this season and instead of standing up and saying look thats how the show highlighted me and I am mad over it, she had no problem with it. And Alex, well Alex is now the mean girl, I guess she didnt get enough camera time in the past (more went to Simon in the beginning) so now she is sticking her nose everywhere so she is in the spotlight. You and the other ladies seem to be yourselves and “real”. I love Cindy, Countess luAnn and Kelly. Sonja I am still on the fence about because I think she plays all sides to her own benefit and I do not like how she treated Cindy at all. I would love to see you with your own show. Of course one of the vultures will say you wanted your own show cause Bethenny has her own show but who cares. I think you are a working woman, with a great family (by the way Bobby is one heck of a hubby to approach Simon and nip it like he did) and it would be great to see a show with just your family. I wish you the best and will say a few extra prayers for you to have patience during the next season… take care..from a Real Housewife of Mississippi
August 13th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Jill
U may not be my favorite but u do hit a point w Ramona & I TOTALLY agree w u!!! My husband n I said from season 1 that she had a problem.. She also is ADHD and they too go hand-in-hand even more so w her because Alocholism is in her family.
Ramona also knows what AA is and by her reaction (watch closely) someone else has said the same things and I’m bettin..her daughter.
Those in AA know that it is confidential and those who have accepted the program tell people themselves now a days do anyone not going for help because of what she did are not ready for help and those who ate gaining to help a love one feel the same.
Please just remember, one day she is gonna need help and with the history you have together you are gonna hav to be there…
Good luck w all if your adventures especially learning to live w Ally so far away…
August 14th, 2011 at 5:56 am
Jill, first time to blog anyone..I just adore you! And have a few things I would like to say. First of all I was less than thrilled at the fact that bethenny truly did you wrong an she seemed to know it until people began to blame you. Then she suddenly turned to victim an rode that wave quite well. Don’t get me wrong I am happy for her to find love an have a child but I did lose a lot of respect for her over it. I have never watched her show due to this. Then it appeared that Ramona and Alex took advantage of the situation by riding that same “Jill is such a mean person” wave. They have yet to stop,grow up an take a hard look at themselves. I can hardly stand to watch either one of them anymore. They are crazy, selfish an have no idea what being a true human being or friend really is. Yet you beat yourself up all last year over bethenny an they made sure to keep it going. You were owed a big apology. Ramona seems to bully you quite easily…I don’t get that but would love to see you just stay away from them. Ramona is evil an Alex (whom I used to like) has found a voice that does not serve her well…they seem to enjoy trying to keep you in constant defense mode while enjoying every minute of it. I love who you are…your honesty and ability to be humble are very endearing. Please hang in there an know that your heart is in the right place. This is far more valuable than ramona’s wine or Alex’s new found voice. It was also a pleasure to watch Bobby confront simon…gotta love Bobby! Lots of people love and respect you…..just wanted to let you know I’m one of them.
August 14th, 2011 at 6:48 am
Jill,
I have always been a fan of yours since I started watching the show and with the strange behavior from Alex and the unrelenting craziness of Ramona this season, it feels like you are the only ‘real’ housewife that stays true to herself!! You have changed for the better but still remain your charming, funny, and good natured self. I hope you will remain on the show but really, don’t let Ramona get to you–misery loves company. You’re a real sweetheart. Love from Chicago.
August 14th, 2011 at 7:10 am
Hi Jill…I really enjoy watching you and the other NY ladies on Bravo (well, most of them!) Obviously I don’t know you intimately, but I think I’m a pretty good read on people. You come across as a straight shooter who doesn’t mince her words. You seem to try and make the best of some not so great situations, but you’re not afraid to speak up when certain people aren’t owning up to the things that they are putting out there. I really respect you for owning your triumphs as well as your mistakes. You’re obviously a very savvy business woman, and I wilsh you great success with all your current and future ventures. Thanks for keeping it real!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
I just read in the New York Post that you might not be coming back next season! No Jill, No show! Please tell me that you will resign, dump Alex and Simon!
August 19th, 2011 at 4:43 am
Hello Jill! I think you are great. Please come back next season. I just want you to know that I believe you have changed, but I believe that Ramona knows how to push your buttons and then you get furious. Ramona is nothing but a drunk and she needs help. If Alex and Sonya were her friends the would talk to her about it. I just really think you need to ignore Ramona’s comments and be the bigger person no matter how hard it is because she will bring you down to her level. I love you Jill and have the best life with that wonderful husband of yours and forget about Romana.
August 19th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Hey there Jill, I am sure that the past 2 days, with the tragic news from BHills, the RH franchise has been all over the front line. It’s actually BAD, very Bad publicity and the desperate ones of the casts, will exploit this attention.
This is when the ‘decent’ characters are going to be seperated from the ‘desperate’.
I am positive that the social climbing Vankempens, who are struggling to market their wares for financials, will haang themselves to dry. Wait and see, TLC has already cancelled K + 8 to our BIG CHEER. Same thing with B Evr After and A+S and RS, they will fall. KARMA.
August 22nd, 2011 at 2:33 am
Here’s my two cents for what it’s worth.
Love your hilarious snarky remarks. You tell the truth; you know when to apologize; you know when you’re wrong. You have a warm heart, strong character and a woman who knows who she is and what she wants. On the shoe, love your hair tips, skin tips, Botox tips, clothing tips, – you name it!
You are a multi-dimensional person. Ramona’s shallow and a one-dimensional person. She’s insecure and proud. Her mouth is not always connected to the brain. (Most of us do that at one time or another). What she did was uncalled for; she was being defensive because she didn’t like hearing the truth. Friends tell friends the truth. You struck a cord in her, so somewhere, she knows her friends might be right.
Alex is misunderstood. Her heart’s in the right place. Her intentions are basically good. She opens her heart to people feeling distress. I feel she fell for Ramona’s sob stories and whining. I would like to see you make amends with Alex because I believe in you both. Work it out if you can.
Cindy is too whiney; Sonia is shallow, materialist and weird; Kelly is okay, but can weird out sometimes; Luann can be a pisser and I like her common sense approach to situations. So you see, you are the only normal NYC housewife! LOL. But, truly I love all the Housewives just the way they are, or I wouldn’t watch the show! Can’t wait for season two!
August 22nd, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Hi Jill…. Keep being the way you are. You are an inspiration. You & Bobby are awesome together. I wish you much success and so hope that you do decide to return to the show. Pay no attention to the Ramonas of the world as they have “issues” that make them act the way they do. It’s their problem not yours. You ARE the REAL in the RHWNY. Much love & respect from Kat in Couer D’Alene Idaho
August 26th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
JILL! I love you, and even if Alex and Ramona don’t get you, you’re the better person and who cares if they don’t. You’re a true character and your own person. RHW would not be the same without you. I love your dog Ginger…she shouldn’t loose weight cuz she is perfect and cute. Anyway…hope all is fabulous!
August 27th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Jill – I appreciate the true elegance you apply to every situation. Whether it is advice, shopping, relationships, home-life; it’s always real. You are wealthy and comfortable but not ostentatious in your displays. I wish you the best of luck with your brand and new lines!
PS – love your mom too! I am sure she contributed a lot to who you are.
August 29th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
You are a great wife, mama& dtr!!! Love ya! Forget about Ramona . When her liver gives out she can go the way of all drunks.. Hospice! She is job security for some very nice nurses. Only she can save herself. You on the other hand have lots of Blessings and i love to watch you. Maybe Bravo can do an intervention for her- now that would be great- andy can do itat his club house and the word can be “liver” or renal shut down while he tells everyone to drink.