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As a kid, I grew up in NH and constantly watched the Kennedys on television. I remember the constant news coverage when JFK Jr’s plane went down killing him, his wife, and his sister in law. This family was part of everyone’s lives for so many years. Ted Kennedy may have been rich but to all of us he was wealthy in his humanity, kindness, and compassion. He did a lot of great things for his state, family, and country. Hopefully, we can all put aside our political affiliations and salute Edward Moore Kennedy the man. He cared about our country so much and he and his family sacrificed so much for us all. Rest In Peace Edward M. Kennedy, you are with your other brothers and sisters now and are singing show tunes with the angels in Heaven.

Flipping out has come back to Bravo and I have to say I have missed Jeff Lewis and his crew so very much. I love his new intern Trace, his excuse about being late due to playing online checkers before he can get out of bed was priceless. He is so Jeff like. I feel bad for Jenni’s dating woes. I like that Jeff is living at Valley Oak, it suits him. I think that Rachel will not last long as an assistant though. I think that this season is great so far.

I decided to veer a little of course from my typical reality tv spiel to discuss an HBO documentary that I watched called Boy Interrupted. This documentary was done by married filmmakers from NYC named Dana and Hart Perry. The movie documented their 15 year old son’s struggle with mental illness his entire life and his eventual suicide. In a weird twist, decades before Evan’s uncle, Scott Perry also committed suicide. The movie moved me. I could not believe how this family struggled, and that Evan even as a kindergartner discussed killing himself and even his family. I think that young people have suicidal thoughts and many people do not understand this and do something about it. Hopefully, this documentary will open more eyes to child hood mental illnesses.

This week, season 2 of the RHOA premiered. I was looking forward to the new season even though I miss my table flipping Jersey Girls! This week, we caught up with the ladies. NeNe has a new home. Lisa is pondering having a new baby. We met Kandi, a Grammy award winning mom/ housewife who is engaged. We also caught up with Kim who is making enemies and Sheree who had to move due to foreclosure. Sheree vs her party planner was one for the ages. You could see that Sheree takes not attitude from anyone and the fight was interesting to say the least. Sheree and NeNe actually kind of mended fences which is nice. Kim is now on Lisa’s bad side for talking smack about her and saying she is on drugs. Kim is also trying to start a wig line. I am excited for the snark and drama that these ladies are sure to have. What did you all think of the season 2 premiere?