Now that the first season of RHDC is over and I've had time to reflect on all that has happened, I must say I am quite pleased with the way things have turned out. Though certain distractions and drama may have detracted from the positive at times, I was able to showcase T·H·E Artist Agency and our industry, as well as worthy charities to expose people to life in D.C. as I know it.
For those of you curious about my impressions of the infamous evening and ensuing fallout, tune in to the RHDC Reunion where I am able to finally express myself fully and face-to-face. It was a long exhausting day of filming (longest in HW history) as we confronted the Salahis; they continued spinning their stories, but at least they didn't plead the fifth! Aside from their nonsense, I enjoyed taking my seat on Andy's couch next to three gorgeous and talented women (and Ebong J). It has been a rollercoaster we rode together and I am feeling so grateful for the incredible support provided by my family, fellow housewives, cast-mates, and their families.
I have been saving the following poem to share with you after the last episode of this season. It describes beautifully what I believe, that if we are content with what we are given and are willing to work for what we desire, we would all be more worthy of the wonder the universe has to offer.
"Shining Just Where We Are"
Let us not waste our time in longing
For bright, but impossible things;
Let us not sit supinely waiting
For the sprouting of angel wings;
Let us not scorn to be rush-lights,
Every one can't be a star;
But let us fulfill our mission
By shining just where we are.
There is need of the tiniest candle
As well as the garish sun;
And humblest deed is ennobled
When it is worthily done;
We may never be called on to brighten
Those darkened regions afar,
So let us fulfill our mission
By shining just where we are.
—Author Unknown
As published in Golden Book of Reconstruction Letters by George Llewellyn
Thank you again for your interest and encouragement this season. I look forward to continuing our journey together in Season Two! In the meantime, let's stay in touch via my Twitter @THERealLyndaDC. Once I can catch my breath, I will be also be launching a blog called High Heel Fatigue through my website at www.LyndaErkiletian.com.
Peace, Blessings & Love
Lynda
I really think you should take your own advice ..... all of you on the couch delighting in the Salahi's turmoil was no way to shine !!
Enjoyed watching you on the first season of RHODC. Thank you for allowing us the viewers a window into your woeld. Hope to see you and the other girls (except for the Salamis {I borrowed that from Cat!}) next season.
Loved the poem, loved your sticking with your integrity and rising above it all always! Of all the housewives, I liked the classic fashions worn by the DC housewives best of all. Would you tell me what wristwatches you ladies and the gentlement wore this season? It looked like you wore a Cartier and Stacie wore a Rolex...what about the others?
Lynda,
I write angry, negative comments on the HWs that annoy me to get my angry and negativity out. Most times they don't post them but that's ok, I at least get my annoyance and negativity out. I actually try to live by the positive light, the Secret and the Power which works so well for me. I burned sage when I had to move into a new home with my children. You are a very spiritual woman with so many intuituve thoughts I am in awe of you. People here say that you are negative but I see it as being truthful and forward moving. You don't hesitate to scrape people off, the negative friends and people in your life. I commend you and strive for such positivity.
Your poems, thoughts, blogs and love that you instill in your friends, family and Ebong are lovely and a wonderful part of your life that you have chosen to share with America and I absolutely am grateful to be part of it.
You appeared to be apprehensive at the beginning but you are the reason that most women stayed to watch, you are inspirational not only because of your company but your family and your love of Ebong. A woman of age, as we are, most wouldn't be open to such a beautiful love from a lovely black man, and I am in awe of the love you share with him. Some have commented on your "boot camp" for men, but it's cute and loving not full of hate and intimidation. Your childrent apparently adore you or they wouldn't be with you for so long and bring to you the women that they choose to love.
The other women look to you for guidance and approval as they should, you are experienced, smart, loving, kind and definitely a force not to recon with which is appealing to all of them except the Salahi family.
You however, lack nothing.
Lynda, After watching the entire season, I must admit just a few brief things about this edition of the Housewives. First and foremost, I saw the movie mean girls. Think about it. Second. You are a middle aged, if not past middle aged, mean person on the inside and out that is acting like a teenage girl. Grow up and act your age. If your face wasn't so frozen, we would be able to see if you had in expressions in your expressionless face! If you ladies get another season, I won't be watching it.
Lynda I wish some other housewives would be more lady like as you are, ex: RHONY, RHOOC, ATL . You are a beautiful spirit. I adore you and with such a great person you are I feel your buisness will grow. From one southern girl to another you make us proud.
You have posted two beautiful poems that I absolutely adore. Believe was the first one and now this one. I love your mind and your view on the world around you. You are indeed a lovely woman.
Do you even realize it was all about the Salahi's? Because you other gals are boring! I hope someone rocks your glass house ; ) I saw nothing but mean girls who had nothing better to do than make fun of others misfortune...BRAVO..no!
A delight to watch...
Lynda --
You're truly a delight to watch and I so enjoy whenever you're on. Your comments are spot on and I love how they're delivered with your quick-witted and mischievous charm -- like you're saying something you know that everyone else wanted to! Unlike some others have posted in the past, I don't think they're out of line or mean spirited at all. Are they sometimes a tad snide? Occasionally -- but who among us hasn't EVER done that? Mostly I see you offering a candid, thoughtful opinion conveyed with a touch of humor, a dash of sarcasm, and a sprinkle of class.
Cheers to you on Season 1... Congratulations on your success with T·H·E and with your move to VA!
Lynda, I wish we could see more of your family, your kids. You are a very smart savvy business woman....we get that. My favorite scene with you is when you called Erica out on being judgmental. The best ever scene was when you stopped them at the door because of Cat's children were right there.
When you speak above to the reference of finally getting to confront the Salahis, my question has to be who are you to confront them? You have no right or are not entitlted to hear what happened, but of course if they feel like they want to provide that information, thats totally their business.
I wanted to like you, I too am southern, and at first i thought you were the classy, soft spoken sensible one but in a very short time it came to be revelaed that you are actually mean spirited, have a nasty streak and are in fact not someone who has others best interest at heart as you would think . When I observed the group watching the Salahis on TV you were GIDDY over their interrogation, you were so excited that this was happening to them and that was a disgusting, to see someone so happy over soemeones else misfortune.
I hope you might rethink your actions and make a conscious effort to be a nicer, and more giving person.
That may be true, but as a casual browser - the way you are getting your message across is not shining either! Try a little more tenderness and mercy, and the acknowledgment of your "facts" (I don't watch tV except for TCM) might actually be heeded or at least, considered as coming from someone who cares. C
Lynda, my first impression of you was a good one, however, throughout the season I saw you transform into a Salahis hater!!! Why all the anger against them??? Live your life. Just remember the truth comes out and it did! The Salahis got what they deserve! You don't need to prove anything to anyone.
Lynda....I used to like you and enjoyed your character, but as of late you have become a real "mean girl" especially towards the Salahis. When i witnessed you as a group hovered around the TV you were the only one who seemed to actually take pleasure in watching them get drilled on Capital hill. It was very upsetting to see how much enjoyment you got out of it demanding they go to jail! I dont' know if there is more to the story and there is anotehr reason you are so filled with hate but it is very unnerving to watch from someone who used to be a fan. You have a smile which is a little devious and then when you talk, and you close your eyes when you say something as to act really dramatic it just furthers my opinion of you that you are all fluff and have a mean side. I hope i am wrong and that if you are asked back to the next season we might see a nicer side to your personality.
Linda, You do have a personal issue with Michaele. It is very obvious that from the very first episode you started the war. You attacked Michaele's weight. Frankly, that was not your business. If you really care for Michaele you should have spoken with her directly. Being unkind and judging others with no proof is terrible. I hope this does not happen to you.
No matter what you say, Michaele is a beautiful, kind and positive person.
Good luck to you and yours.
Love you Linda! You keep it real!
Why was Michale husband on the show the entire time? This suppose to be the Real Housewives of DC Not Real housewives of DC & their spouses.
I dislike the fact we never saw them apart. Stacie went out many times without her husband-but not Michale. Something is terrible wrong with that picture.
Lynda....you disappoint me with how critical you have been of Michaela since the beginning of the season. What is the real reason behind it? You go after her behind her back with all the ladies or whomever is in earshot.
I just watched the final episode and I can't understand how they could get through so many security checkpoints and then it comes out after the fact that they crashed the party. Someone is at fault but I really don't believe the error was on their part because no one in their right mind would try to get past secret service uninvited and take a camera crew to boot!
Look in the mirror first before you start judging someone else. It's not a good luck what you are doing, spewing all this haterade!
I love this poem, my last name is Llewelyn, my Dad's name is George...wondering if there is a connection! As for your take on the Salahis, I'm with you there sista! Craaaaazy.
Lynda- You are such a nice but still brutally honest person which is great. People sometimes think it's hypocritical for you to always say it's wrong to judge but then hear you talk about Michaele. The thing is, you are not judging Michaele- you simply speak the truth about what you see, just like Cat which is why I love you both. I agree with many other viewers that this first season was great but shouldn't have had so much of Tareq on it. Why did we always see everything he and Michaele were up to when we didn't see that with Ebong, Jason or any of the other men who are in the show every so often which is the way it should be. Seems like Tareq is just there to promote Oasis any chance he can. (something very shady is going on there and I wish we all knew more) Anyways, I could blab on forever on my opinion of the Salahis... Just wanted to say you're a beautiful person, inside and out. Keep being kind but also HONEST because it's hilarious when you are. :)
I think you were dignified throughout all the episodes except the last, when you sat with the other ladies and Paul in your apartment and cackled at the Salahis testifying. Frankly I've been rooting for their demise since the fiasco hit the "real" airwaves at the time of state dinner, but I could not have imagined you, who appeared non-judgmental, and spiritual throughout the season, to have done a complete 180 and began cheering against a frenemie like a middle-school mean girl. Goodness knows there was nothing the Salahis ever did to their friends like Paul Wharton (and his birthday party), like Mary Amons (and the Lolly accusation), like CAT (and the Christmas party devastation), that was honorable, trustworthy or genuinely friendly, but you did not need to stoop to their level and cheer on Michaele's downfall. That was low. I would have thought you all would be shocked and saddened, not thumbs-up, smirking and smiling. Paul Wharton seemed to be the only one not happy for how his old friend turned out. And trust me, as a citizen of this country, I was enraged at the Salahis and disappointed that justice was not served for the severity of this crime.
Lynda, At first I thought you were mean BUT now I know you had every reason to act as you did. These clowns that have made this show like a circus need to be called out and I can't wait for the reunion and see you give it to them!! It seems Bravo won't post my negative comments about them and that's just wrong! What irks me the most is they could not answer ONE question at the hearing - even when asked if they were present! Who does that? Oh yeah, the Salahi's!! Best of luck to you!!
You're a fun and adorable addition to the show. I find it totally understandable that you would want to confront the Salahis and I'm not sure why that makes you a "mean girl." Their ridiculous actions don't just tarnish their own reputation but can affect others on the show with them (like in Cat's case). Obviously you have the right to let them know this and should receive some form of explanation and apology.
Lynda, I was surprised that you and the other DC wives went after the Salahi's the way you did on the last show. You didn't need to - they hanged themselves with their truly bizarre behavior.
I LOVED the fashion show and thought the gorgeous clothes were truly unique and spectacular. Well done!
Good luck.
Very well said!! Thank you and I absolutely agree! I wish her well in life, but hope she will reconsider some of her terrible behaviors in order to become a better person.
Lynda, You have added a great deal to the first season. I love your style and opinions. Your family is adorable and it is clear how much they think of you. Keep up the good work.
Lynda, you, Cat and Stacie are the reason I continued to watch this show, it has been the most intelligent housewives show ever.
I think you're terrific by the way, the kind of person that's good to deal with because you're a straight shooter.
I totally agree with you! It was horrible to watch I did not know what to think! I could not believe this past middle age women!! Who would act this way while being taped for a T.V. show? geeeezzz**
Linda, Thank god you were on the show. You have remained the same person since the 1st episode. I loved watching you, you have a great family, relationship and great friends. You say it like it is and you call people out on there B.S. I can't wait to see more of you. Best of luck.
Linda, I have been with you this whole time due to you taking and maintaining your positon about Micheale and her husband. You have not waivered. Cat I love her she tells it like it is. Staci is two faced. Mary has finally got off the fence and decided to join you and stay away from those two. I swear Micheale is a blond Kellie (RHWONY), the things she says makes no sense at all.
I am in total agreement. How dare she assume she is any better than the Salahis. After all, the Salahis were or wen`t invited to the WH Dinner, but neither she nor any other DC housewife received said invitation. In other words, she and the others do not belong to the elitists of DC.
Cathy Ommanney`s loss of invite to the WH Christmas Dinner had absolutely nothing to do with the Salahis. Other housewives should ask the Brit for the truth!
Lynda. i have a good friend that spells her name the same way. I have never seen it that way till you. I was always right behind you on Micheale and her husband. I could see it all along. You are such a lady. You were a delight to watch. I think you, Mary, Stacie, and Cat are all classy ladies and i love ya all.I just hope ya all just go on with your wonderful lives and stay away from those 2 crazies. Love you Marty
Lynda - I thought that you would be one of favorite on the show when it started but it turned out you were one of my least favorite. I was so disappointed in your behavior against that Salahi's. Does it really effect you? You made it clear that you didn't want anything to do with them, but you constantly wanted to know what they were doing and putting your opinion in. If it didn't effect you, let it go. The Salahi's will sink themselves. Just learn to sit back, keep your mouth shut and watch.
I'm very disappointed with you behavior toward Michaele. How dare you speak to her that way about her having MS. You seem ignorant when it comes to her disease. I have been living with recurring and remitting MS for over 30 years so I can relate to her. Put you nose in a book and get educated about it before you open your mouth.
you all acted like children lAUGHING AND GIGGLING at the salahi's...u should be ashamed of YOUR behavior...
Lynda, you've shown class all the way. Love your energy and spirit shining through. Looking forward to the reunion - hope the salami couple get put in their place once and for all!
you are shining brightly where you are with that twinkle in your eye. and that laughing smile on your face gliding with dignity and grace! love you
I was kind of surprised to see you, an educated woman be so full of hate. When this incident happened I not only questioned the Salahi's in getting through security but most important was the fact that it is apparent that the president's security is NOT that good!!! That would be my main concern....how THEY let them get that far. You all were so full of judgment. I work for the justice system and when you are involved in such an investigation you cannot even say one word to friends...although I know you are not a friend of the Salahi's. They have to maintain quiet about the subject until after the investigation is over. I learned doing this that these days you should not be so quick to judge or hate because KARMA comes back at you. As a woman, you were too eager to say for Michaela to take off her extensions, and her fake eyelashes and so forth instead of having some mercy and allowing justice to take its course. Remember, anything can happen for one to fall. I am sure you would not like to go back to how you lived before you married into money. It is sad. I understand that you want justice, but be real.....they are not the only ones who screwed up....your president's security should be questioned as well.
Lynda,
I Love your take on life. I can it is refreshing to see you use the Sage for clear on all Karma of others. Not many people do this , here in the Southwest deserts clearing Karma of homes,workstations ect ect. Myself I have had the teachings of Native American, whom taught meanings of the Sages, and be shown the how to do it, and always bless the house with living water,( and stream,fiver) Holy water as well.I would really like you to return when season 2 begins. Thank you again for being true to your self. I love it.





Lynda,
You have always called it like you see it. I wish you well and hope to see you next season.
If you have any say with what Bravo does, please convince them to get rid of the Salahi's. There's nothing worse than seeing people behaving in such an atrocious way and watching them lie and get away with it.
God Bless you and your beautiful Ebong.
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