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A Lesson Learned: Jeff discusses his "near-death" experience, and weighs in on Jenni's stint as boss.

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Although it may not have been intentional (still suspect), Zoila did almost take my life. I still don't understand why anyone would keep old bacon, let alone cook it and serve it, but it happened. As always, I try to see the lesson in times of adversity, and I did learn something during my near-death experience.

Jenni and I have been having some difficulty lately. As an aspiring actress, Jenni is going on more auditions, and it has been a struggle building a new business while trying to work around her schedule. I started to question her loyalty to the business, but my doubts where proven wrong the day she took over. It's odd that she has never been given more responsibility after 8 years of employment, but Ryan always stepped in when I needed help. That was not an option the day I got sick, so I asked Jenni to step in. I am so impressed with the way she handled things. It's a difficult job, and although everyone wants to be liked, you often have to move into what I call "bitch mode" to get things done. I didn't think Jenni had it in her, but I was wrong. She rose to the challenge and handled two tough situations very effectively. I was wrong to question Jenni's loyalty and devotion to me and my business. My near-death experience helped me to learn a very valuable lesson. I might even give Jenni a holiday bonus, although that is not definite.

Comments

159 Comments

10/21/2009 - 1:52am

BigFan

Jeff,

You ahve a dry sense of humor as do I and I think you are FUNNY!

You go through help quickly but thereis nothing wrong with that, you know what you want. Thankfully for us you keep those people around you who add value and are MORE than hired help, they are family.

Jenni you cannot beat her, Zoila is amazing.. everyone hopes you and Ryan can at least be civil and friends if not business partners. As Judge Judy would say - love the kids more than you hate the partner. C-to the H, loe is the cutest and worth havingin your life. Make it work Jeff. PS...What is with the short season - 6 episodes or so? We need 22 a year...come on!!!

: 10/12/2009 - 1:50am; Viewer; I could watch you 24/7!!
Love you.
If you ever want to "do-over" a home for free, do mine, please!

09/26/2009 - 5:35am

julie

I don't think you could ever replace jenni!
It just dosen't seem like anyone gets you the way she does.
You seem more like best friends. Give the girl a raise!

Love your show!

: 09/23/2009 - 5:11pm; Krys; lol! I always love your humor, especially with Ziola... she should start her own series... the whole thing with the her stealing apples...lol! I think she deserves them apples...luv ya!

: 09/23/2009 - 4:57pm; jack; Why would Jenni want to be an actress on another show? This has got to be one of the best shows on tv and nobody could write better lines than what you guys come up with. Last night I was rolling on the floor with the lines you were teaching Chloe. I could just see her at school telling the teacher her favorite drink is Chardoney and calling her a bitch. And then the shorts on your intern and you saying he was going to get beat up. Oh, and his bow tie on a chain was great too. Keep it up guys, great great show.

: 09/23/2009 - 4:01pm; CHOCHO; I think Jeff will never be happy unless there is some drama. Is he still in love with Ryan? He made the comment that he messed up with Ryan and Chloe could be his daughter. Ryan is so hot, I hope he does not leave the show!

: 09/23/2009 - 11:49am; Tausha; I love your show....your personality and the way you handle your business....You inspire me with your creative, professional ideas....Outside of my full time job, I'm a interior designer-part time. Please be encouraged and keep up the good work!!!
Love Natausha

09/23/2009 - 11:22am

Barb

Jeff, I am worried about you. You've been angry alot lately. Do you think you should see someone? This week there were a few glimmers of the old you; making fun of Trace's (I think that's his name) shorts and bowtie necklace for instance.

Sometimes you make me laugh just looking at you, no offense, you're quite handsome.

If I were younger, better looking, and didn't live in Iowa, I could work for you.

09/23/2009 - 11:09am

Fawnie

I love your show so much and i feel so sad about relationship between you and Ryan. Ryan should apologize to you and explained all of the reasons he did. He should know that he hurt your feeling.
I am so sorry for what happen to you and your bacon sickness.

We love you and all your casts.

: 09/23/2009 - 11:01am; paula; well we started writting the net-work and our church and the fellow churches will be too and it look you can't be man enough to post what I wrote. So Good Luck