NOLA???? Laissez le bon temp rouler! And it sounds like they did….awww, congrats to both Jude and you, CeeCeeGirl!…That surprise celebration was amazing….whatta guy! It’s funny that all this transpired over the last week because I was just listening to GM’s touching version of “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” in a mix of my own old favorites and I thought of the two of you! Coincidence??? (I also LOVE Styx’s “Lady”….) Anyway, I’m so glad that the reason for your absence from here was such a joyful one…wishing you many, many years of future love and happiness together! At any rate, I don’t know that I am necessarily looking upon Alexis in a sympathetic light…I’ve always felt she was a complete pushover for bad boys, and for me, it was a personal and moral failing on her part…I simply cannot relate to any woman who lacks strong self-esteem and common sense in spades…..if we don’t possess those two vital characteristics, nothing else really matters! However, I am finally gratified that there is a therapy component to her tenuous existence…it has been sorely required for a very long time! Still, I’m not convinced that this course of treatment is going to lead to any great path of self-discovery if Julian is brought along for the ride….sounds more like a fast-track to the same old, same old relationship h#!! for which this femme is so famous. Only time will tell. I also concur that Ryan would add a wonderful element of mirth and mayhem to this mix…I, too, was wondering about the “real time” aspect of Kevin’s seemingly simultaneous presence at both GH and Carly’s “Casa de Loca,” but I suppose that was more merely bad continuity and editing as opposed to a true clue that Ryan is back in Port Charles!!! I do wish it were so, though…I was not all that privvy to most of his wild antics, but the ones I did witness were pretty epic! He would provide a fabulously fun twist to the storyline…and put the real “psych(o)” into “psychiatry!” My only caveat is that if Laura does indeed return as promised…and that is a huge “IF!” to be sure, then I should hope she would not be made to play the fool or victim in this scenario. As for the whole Mike-Sonny deal with diasapperaing bodies???..I am so disgusted by the presence of the “Dimpled Don,” that even Wojo cannot make him palatable for me….I skip over anything related to him. And I know I not alone in that practice…LOL. Later, mia amica…and welcome back! You’ve been missed!

Hmmmm….sounds like Jude should add “Crocodile Rock” to his repetoire! Lol…but okay, CeeCee, if you dig crocs (not the footwear….) then whatever floats your boat! And here I was planning to ask if you had visited Oak Alley Plantation! My all-time favorite boss lived in NOLA immediately after her college graduation and her most raved about place was this Antebellum attraction! She said that it was just like stepping back in time and that she attended many beautiful events at this venue and they were always so elegant and gracious!!! I don’t know if you are aware, but DOOL’s Bo and Hope even had a storyline based at this famous location back in their heyday, and it was simply breathtaking! Come to think of it, I’d love to see Anna and Finn do likewise, since I think both of them possess that timeless quality that makes for successful period actors….I know, I know, they are not your cup of tea! Oh, and one other soapy footnote regarding New Orleans…I recall an ABC made-for-tv movie featuring Susan Lucci called “French Silk” that also took place in the city….it was a real slice of life in that unique locale, and the plot was rather intriguing, too! Not sure if it’s available online, but I think you would it enjoy it! As for Alexis and Julian, I think we both realize where this therapy-induced scenario is headed…to an eventual denouement of sex, sex and more sex!!! Yes, their eternal boinkfest will be back on track in all its pukeworthy glory, with no great psychological breakthroughs to accompany it. Oh well, it’s certainly not unexpected…just as Sonny possibly cavorting with yet another clueless chick who falls for his so-called charms…been there, done that…too many time before! Color me bored with just about everything GH currently has to offer! Maybe they should consider a trip to the crocodile farm to liven things up….Hey, how about if that were Liesl’s next stop with Peter….sounds like snappy fun to me! Later, mia amica!

No,no, CeeCee….I would never mock your many intellectual pursuits! I’m in awe of the gift you possess for the sciences…be it in physics, paleontology, or whatever…you never cease to amaze me! I was simply a bit surprised by the choice of pursuit when in NOLA…it’s not exactly what initially comes to mind when one considers the landmark attractions of this historical city…just glad you enjoyed your trip! At any rate, it’s abundantly clear that as a couple, Julian and Alexis belong to the past, but it appears that the writers think otherwise what with their concocted machinations to put them back together….still, we can see that it is indeed going to happen, just as surely as a runaway train that will eventually crash. So be it….we can always say we told you so when this time around the dancefloor proves no more successful than before. Anyway, I’ve yet to watch yesterday’s episode, but I have a few ideas as to whom could be Carly’s “next door neighbor.” First of all, please let it NOT be Morgan….he is best left dead or at least MIA, so my leading candidates would be either the real Kevin Collins kept hostage by his crazy twin bro, Ryan, or how about Faison???? If either brother rescued him from his so-called “death,” this could be where he was stashed for safe keeping….or what if Liesl were responsible for his imprisonment at Ferncliff? That is an entirely plausible scenario, especially given her current “Peter Project!” Lol…Regardless, ‘twould be a delight to see that “Demented Dane” again! Of course, another superb character due for a GH comeback is the formerly ubiquitous Heather Webber….she was always lurking about in the shadows waiting to pounce and provide a spanner in the works for some Port Charles denizen, so why not now? She has been oddly quiet and AWOL for far too long…..something has to be up with this beloved, BLT-crazed loony lady, and a forced incarceration in a padded cell at the hands of some mystery man (or woman?) could be just the necessary explanation. Then again, could the long-lost Prince Nicky be the “Prisoner of Ferncliff?” Hmmm…my only desire is that the identity of the “Mysterious Morse Coder” be a truly wonderful and shocking surprise reminiscent of the sort of plot twists for which GH was once known and applauded! Alas, only time will tell, CeeCeeGirl….Later, mia amica!

You are so right about that, CeeCee! I consider you to be uniquely fascinating…with such a delightful melange of interests and aspects to your multi-faceted personality! As for Gutfeld….Oh sure, I have watched him…the last time was when you gave me the heads-up about Sean K.’s appearance on his show, so if he makes a repeat engagement, please let me know! But yes, Greg does make me laugh! (So, how much coffee do you think this high-octane dude consumes in any given day???) I find Judge Jeanine much the same……that booming voice and her take-no-prisoners attitude are both refreshing and hilarious! Especially when she takes her shtick to the streets! However, generally speaking, Tucker is my main man….I just love him and his frequent guest Mark Steyn, too…sooooo witty and urbane! They are my mainstays, although I also enjoy Sean and Laura many evenings, too. Must remain in the know, you know!, Alas, it’s a no, no to NOLA! Never been….despite the strong historical draw for me, the other specifics of the location hold no appeal….the cuisine (save for the beignets and po boys, but no Creole/Cajun for this girl!) and the hot, steamy temps are huge turnoffs…that whole bayou thing is not por moi…including the crocodiles! Lol…(Your son must love the fact his mother is into such “gross stuff” though…) Just vacationing in Florida a few times was sufficient for me to realize that the Deep South and I are not compatible… (I’m a creature attracted to the cooler climes of the Northeast and Canada….not this weekend though! AC at the ready!) Regarding Ferncliff’s mystery resident, there are so many great choices to consider……maybe it’s even Luke…not that I would be all that thrilled by the prospect of his return to Port Charles, but anything’s possible. (I suppose it could be Robert, too…Tristan Rogers is set to be back soon…Just no Hayden…please!) Having said that, it would be too much fun if the place were filled to the rafters with all these legacy characters we’ve been wishing to see again, although I rather doubt such a feat would be on the cards, what with all the annoying newbies currently on parade..Maybe Julian and Alexis should be locked up together in a padded room there to continue their “therapy!” Of course, the resulting carnal explosion of such an arrangement would be wholly predictible, but as long as those two are kept away from the prying eyes of polite society, who really cares what they get up to…they deserve each other as far as i’m concerned! Finally, I so enjoyed Liesl’s “storytime” with Peter…she really knows how to make a tale come alive!! That’s what I’ve been waiting for…the unhinged Obrecht as a singular force of mayhem and revenge against Faison’s son…sorry, mia amica, but Nina’s repeated intrusions into her aunt’s den of torture simply kill the twisted joy for me! Later!