Lori Alexander 38: Still Cooking "Healthy" Meals?

[HoneyBunny]

Lying Lazy Lori Alexander’s biggest medical issue is that she’s allergic to work. She has admitted to being lazy her entire life...ADMITTED to it!!  Even as an adult, she allowed her mom to wait on her (and probably her four kids) hand and feet at the family compound in Wisconsin. She never did (and still doesn’t do) much for Ken. 

Yet, she never let her children complain or mope about when they were sick. That’s the part that really gets me. She didn’t let them act like she acted every day of their lives.  

She really is abominable. 

[AlwaysDiscerning]

1 hour ago, lilwriter85 said:

Didn't Zsu make her own butter? I doubt Lori would even try that.

A tale of two fundies. One makes her own butter the other buys $14 butter.

[Curious]

On 2/5/2018 at 12:57 PM, Koala said:

I'll tell you what else bothers me- the whole "Grandbaby #6" business.  Zsu did it a lot when she was pregnant.  "Baby #10".  It's not about the human being, it's about letting people know what number you're on.  Very dehumanizing to me.  The person doesn't matter at all, just collect more babies!  

If it was anyone else, it probably wouldn't seem that way, but coming from people like Lori and Zsu, it irritates me.

Shrader talking about the 2017 model gives the same creepy vibes.  These are people/children not cars, ffs.

[cara]

People like Ken measure productivity and contribution in terms of outside, paid work. This is an old article, but I think it raises some very interesting points about the unpaid, invisible work carers (usually the woman), carry with them throughout the marriage and that doesn't end at retirement. 

https://hoydenabouttown.com/2011/11/05/before-we-call-a-truce-on-the-chore-war/

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No, the real question is how are the visible, income-earning hours of work divided between the couple with respect to the invisible, unpaid hours of work? Who is doing more of which type of work? The long-term disadvantage in specialising in unpaid work is significant – if you do more of the unpaid work and your partner does more of the paid work what happens in the event of a divorce? What happens to your retirement savings as an individual? What happens to your ability to win a promotion when and if you re-focus back on your career? Can you ever catch up to your partner’s earning power and if you can’t, can your career ever be prioritised over his career in the relationship?

You can be very happy as a stay-at-home mother, you can love the job and find the pursuit intensely satisfying, you can even have actively negotiated for that choice yourself but this doesn’t stop stay-at-home mothers as a group from facing various long-term vulnerabilities. And conversely, being the partner who does all the paid work gives that person a certain leverage in the relationship that shouldn’t be overlooked in any discussion of The Chore War.

 

[Botkinetti]

When Lori writes about sending out an SOS for prayers because she might not be able to go to her childs wedding I am sure she expected the readers to be upset for her and immediately bombard heaven with desperate pleas on her behalf. I think it is far more likely that some of the people reading thought “ Here she goes again . Right on schedule. Her poor kids “ . Then rolled their eyes and moved on.

Most people know the story of the boy who cried wolf and apply it to people like Lori. My SIL is like Lori in terms of writing about her health and cannot seem to grasp that the attention she craves for being ill goes down the more she focuses exclusively on it. 

[Frog99]

I’m relatively new here but don’t remember Lori praising Erin- at least not recently. I suspect that Erin is spending more time on her jewelry business- she has been a bit more active on IG- posting instastories, and she has a pretty well stocked Etsy shop and based on reviews has done some custom work. The jewelry she makes is pretty involved and two of her children are likely past naps, so she’s not doing it during nap time. I’ve also seen pics of her two oldest on Alyssa’s instastories. 

[delphinium65]

On today's blog post...of course it wasn't Lori and her twitchy delete finger striking again, of course not...and the comment certainly was there, not made up by Lori with the claim of it being 'deleted.'  And 'the world doesn't revolve around you and you can't always do as you please?' Again, Lori, look in the damned mirror!  

[Loveday]

"She deleted her comment."

I wonder that a lightning bolt didn't strike Lori for that one.

[lilwriter85]

40 minutes ago, Frog99 said:

I’m relatively new here but don’t remember Lori praising Erin- at least not recently. I suspect that Erin is spending more time on her jewelry business- she has been a bit more active on IG- posting instastories, and she has a pretty well stocked Etsy shop and based on reviews has done some custom work. The jewelry she makes is pretty involved and two of her children are likely past naps, so she’s not doing it during nap time. I’ve also seen pics of her two oldest on Alyssa’s instastories. 

She praised Erin years ago on the Always Learning blog. But, you are you right she hasn't praised Erin recently. Erin and Ryan's oldest child was born shortly after Lori started that blog. She did posts praising Erin for being a SAHM and she said that Erin's mother was submissive SAHM servant. My theory is that Erin started her business because they live in an expensive state and now likely have some debts since Ryan is apparently in law school. She probably wants to give them a little bit of breathing room. Lori is probably pissed about what Erin is doing, but she might be agreeing to babysit her grandkids for fear that Erin and Ryan might turn on her.

[Hane]

A young woman in my family, who has a career and a child and is the primary breadwinner in her household, is in the process of separating from her husband. They’re friendly and still sharing a home until he can afford to move out. Yes, she’s on the brink of divorce and she’s a better wife and mother than Lori is.

[Koala]

22 hours ago, keen23 said:

Lori taking to her bed before important events (that aren't 100% about her) is CLASSIC narcissism. The thought that someone else will get the spotlight is too much for the narcissist to deal with, and fabricates health issues (or some other events) to take the spotlight.

That's exactly it.

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I just missed Steven graduating from dental school.  I just missed my best friend's son's wedding.  I have missed many Christmas celebrations, weddings, birthdays, etc. in my life.  

I think Lori sits out pretty much anything that doesn't involve her being the center of attention.  Bonus points if she can let everyone know that they should really be paying attention to praying for her, because she's so, so sick.

Can you imagine, her friend was dying, and Lori didn't go because SHE didn't feel like it?  I mean seriously.  And who even thinks of missing their daughter's wedding?  I have heard news stories of terminally ill parents who passed away mere hours after dressing up and attending their child's graduation/wedding.  A mama who wants to be there for her baby, is a force to be reckoned with.  

Also, after these events, Lori always seems to be just fine....just blogging away.  When have we heard her say that she didn't feel like monitoring the chat room/arguing with people online/deleting comments?

Face it- she likes to stay home and be pampered.

Weird side note, but wonder who the alcoholic in Lori's life is?  She was all bottoms up on Always Learning, but now we've been treated to be video about how she disagrees with the Bible and wishes she lived in a "zero alcohol world", and a couple of posts about the same topic.  Maybe Ken?  Cause I'd have to drink too, if I lived with Lori.  Like a lot (and I'm not a drinker...as in, I will literally go years without touching a drop).

[Hisey]

The picture of Lori/Ken with the grandkids is at the top of  Lori's personal FB page. Not one of those kids looks happy. Even Emma has sad eyes. She looks like she's thinking, "Get me out of here?" What kid looks sad at Christmas time with lots of cousins to play with? The little boy looks pissed.  Two of the babies look visibly unhappy and the third looks sorta subdued.

None seem thrilled to be sitting near Grandma and Grandpa.

[AuntKrazy]

A few wonderful responses that will soon "be deleted by the authors" <sarc>

 

[usmcmom]

58 minutes ago, Hisey said:

The picture of Lori/Ken with the grandkids is at the top of  Lori's personal FB page. Not one of those kids looks happy. Even Emma has sad eyes. She looks like she's thinking, "Get me out of here?" What kid looks sad at Christmas time with lots of cousins to play with? The little boy looks pissed.  Two of the babies look visibly unhappy and the third looks sorta subdued.

None seem thrilled to be sitting near Grandma and Grandpa.

You are so right. Emma's smile looks very forced. Of course, she is old enought to know what will happen to her if she does not obey and act cheerful. Five out of five grandkids are unhappy - ON CHRISTMAS! WITH GRANDMA AND GRANPA!! 

For my kids, that would have been the jackpot of photo ops. 

Maybe they were all tired?? We know they were not crashing from too much sugar because sugar is not allowed in that cult. Regardless, why didn't somebody say "Let's wait a while and get the photo after naps," or whatever?  It's like somebody (cough cough LORI) clapped her hands and said "PICTURE TIME!" And we all know Grandma Lori always gets her way. 

Of course Ken and Lori are giddy over the miserable children.  I wonder which of them had just been spanked before being placed on that couch. 

[Koala]

Those babies look miserable.  I wouldn't have even tried for the picture, much less sat there grinning look a fool.  

Anyway, the main takeaway from that picture is that LORI IS WEARING LEGGINGS AND A LUMBERJACK SHIRT!

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 Which of the following would cause a modern woman to be shamed for being a cross dresser?

Wearing jeans instead of dresses and skirts?  Nope.

Dressing up like a lumberjack?  Nope.

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Women aren’t to wear anything masculine

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This is how women of old dressed and there was a clear delineation between men and women back then. I much prefer it that way!

Her boots could pass for lumberjack boots, too. 

We must be VERY careful not to cross dress, Lori.  I am pretty sure the "women of old" wouldn't have come within 10 ft. of that get up you're wearing!  Just speaking the truth in love, of course!

**I really have no issue with the outfit, but that is EXACTLY how Lori would have shamed another woman for wearing the exact same thing.  And strangely enough, she seems to wear it a lot (parent's anniversary/church/Christmas), and it's not remotely feminine.**

[delphinium65]

10 minutes ago, Koala said:

Anyway, the main takeaway from that picture is that LORI IS WEARING LEGGINGS AND A LUMBERJACK SHIRT!

Her boots could pass for lumberjack boots, too.  We must be VERY careful not to cross dress, Lori.  I am pretty sure the "women of old" wouldn't have come within 10 ft. of that get up you're wearing!

**I really have no issue with the outfit, but that is EXACTLY how Lori would have shamed another woman for wearing the exact same thing.  And strangely enough, she seems to wear it a lot (parent's anniversary/church/Christmas), and it's not remotely feminine.**

Is that the green and black plaid shirt? I can't seem to see her personal FB page...if it's that shirt with the black leggings, I actually like that outfit!  But it does violate Lori's claim that the 'women of old' fashion is the only acceptable style.  

[Koala]

1 minute ago, delphinium65 said:

Is that the green and black plaid shirt? I can't seem to see her personal FB page...if it's that shirt with the black leggings, I actually like that outfit!  But it does violate Lori's claim that the 'women of old' fashion is the only acceptable style.  

That's the one.  And there's nothing in the world wrong with it, except exactly what you pointed out.  She would be relentless about shaming another woman for wearing the exact same thing.  She would insist that she was "cross dressing", and should be dressing like "the women of old".

Kind of like when a reader said she was naturally boisterous, and her husband liked her that way.  Lori responded by telling her that that's how the Bible described prostitutes!  

Lori has 2 sets of rules.  One for herself, and one for everyone else.

[AuntKrazy]

With regard to Lori's health - I have to admit that I wonder this:  if she has so many neck, back, and brain issues, why has no health care professional told her that she should limit time on the computer/electronic devices?  Certainly even chiropractors and naturopaths tell their clients that limiting screen time is best as handhelds and computers put additional strain on not only the eyes, but also the neck and the back.

Is it possible that her health issues are even now caused by excessive use of a computer?  I find it hard to believe that no one has told her that one of the steps to pain management for neck and back is to limit both computer time as well as hand held devices. Looking down at a screen in either scenario does not help manage neck or back pain at all.  It only makes it worse.

[delphinium65]

18 minutes ago, AuntKrazy said:

With regard to Lori's health - I have to admit that I wonder this:  if she has so many neck, back, and brain issues, why has no health care professional told her that she should limit time on the computer/electronic devices?  Certainly even chiropractors and naturopaths tell their clients that limiting screen time is best as handhelds and computers put additional strain on not only the eyes, but also the neck and the back.

Is it possible that her health issues are even now caused by excessive use of a computer?  I find it hard to believe that no one has told her that one of the steps to pain management for neck and back is to limit both computer time as well as hand held devices. Looking down at a screen in either scenario does not help manage neck or back pain at all.  It only makes it worse.

I wonder if she's been told, and just ignores the advice, or minimizes her computer use in the doctor's office...'Oh, doc, I hardly ever use a computer, all this technology is sooooo bad for us, isn't it?'  We know she has near zero respect for the education a doctor has to undergo, and I could easily imagine her saying 'Hmph, what do doctors know anyway?' when it comes to musculoskeletal issues.  I've done medical transcription for orthopedists, pain management doctors, etc, and in an initial consult for back or neck pain they usually do cover that subject, and advise laying off the computer use if at all possible.  

[Koala]

Prime example:

Reader:

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The problem is today women are expected to work full time outside the home and also do all the cooking and cleaning as well and so if two incomes are required I bet that the husband and children and anyone able needs to help with the house keeping.

Lori's snotty reply:

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This is why it’s important to discuss this before marriage, Tara. I would not have married a man who didn’t want to work hard to provide so I could stay home full time with my children.

Except, that's exactly what Ken expected, at least until Lori had child number two.  The only reason she got to stay home, was because she tricked Ken into having a baby!

Dear Lori,

If you wouldn't have married a man who wouldn't let you stay home with your children, then why did Ken tell you that you couldn't stay home until you had your second child, and why did someone else "raise" Alyssa for the first two years of her life???

Don't try to shame these women for doing the same thing you did!

[AlwaysDiscerning]

1 hour ago, AuntKrazy said:

With regard to Lori's health - I have to admit that I wonder this:  if she has so many neck, back, and brain issues, why has no health care professional told her that she should limit time on the computer/electronic devices?  Certainly even chiropractors and naturopaths tell their clients that limiting screen time is best as handhelds and computers put additional strain on not only the eyes, but also the neck and the back.

Is it possible that her health issues are even now caused by excessive use of a computer?  I find it hard to believe that no one has told her that one of the steps to pain management for neck and back is to limit both computer time as well as hand held devices. Looking down at a screen in either scenario does not help manage neck or back pain at all.  It only makes it worse.

Probably a female doctor told her to do just that and she dismissed it.

[Frog99]

So on the blog post about housework, a woman commented on the blog that her husband expects her to take off his socks and shoes. Say what?? Is he a child? 

I don’t understand her post today (not unusual- I know first graders with better writing skills).  Starts with one topic and jumps to drinking with no transition I can grasp. And Trey’s post? He’s a jerk. But he doesn’t respond anymore, does he? And come to  think- where is Mykal Gabor?  

[Frog99]

I was on the Lori Alexander undeleted FB page- Lacey Lynn who used to comment on Lori’s posts (supportive) disagreed about something and was banned. She considers herself as alt-right and has a YouTube video where she received praise from alt-right men (she’s also ultra conservative and a member of Schafly’s eagle group. These are the type of people that Lori attracts and it disturbs me greatly. 

[lilwriter85]

2 hours ago, Frog99 said:

I was on the Lori Alexander undeleted FB page- Lacey Lynn who used to comment on Lori’s posts (supportive) disagreed about something and was banned. She considers herself as alt-right and has a YouTube video where she received praise from alt-right men (she’s also ultra conservative and a member of Schafly’s eagle group. These are the type of people that Lori attracts and it disturbs me greatly. 

I never noticed Lacey Lynn. This isn't the first time Lori has banned a fangirl for disagreeing with her. She banned that annoying Mark Kristina for disagreeing with her.

Lori gained some MRA supporters years ago through Sunshine Mary, a blogger who heavily supports MRA types. I'm not surprised she is getting more alt-right type fans these days. I predict  any alt-right fans they might ditch her if they find that blog post where Lori said she was against Trump's attitude towards undocumented immigrants. She said something to the effect that she knew undocumented people and that they were nice.

[HoneyBunny]

1 hour ago, lilwriter85 said:

I never noticed Lacey Lynn. This isn't the first time Lori has banned a fangirl for disagreeing with her. She banned that annoying Mark Kristina for disagreeing with her.

Lori gained some MRA supporters years ago through Sunshine Mary, a blogger who heavily supports MRA types. I'm not surprised she is getting more alt-right type fans these days. I predict  any alt-right fans they might ditch her if they find that blog post where Lori said she was against Trump's attitude towards undocumented immigrants. She said something to the effect that she knew undocumented people and that they were nice.

Wow. Really?  Is this like President Cheeto saying he’s not racist because he’s posed for photos with African American leaders?  Except, in Lazy Lori’s case, the undocumented people clean her house and paint her kitchen cabinets and mow her grass on the cheap, so that’s why she considers them nice?  Because I have a hard time believing she’s ever invited any of them into her house for any other reason.