Hi LuAnn,
You were absolutely correct about the man paying for the dates. Men and women are different and we should celebrate those differences. You are correct about most of your etiquette tips however you were wrong about the "no lipstick at the table" tip. Emily Post writes that it is perfectly polite for ladies to apply lipstick at the table in a restaurant as long as it is brief and no other make-up is applied.
PS. saying Ramona has "crazy eyes" is impolite and it attacks her appearance when you should have stuck to her behavior.

Luann~
You are so beautiful and classy. I love watching the show because of you! I can't wait till next season:).

How it is that you can not get alone without Rosie amazes me. That may have been a compliment to Rosie, but what the heck does that say about your skills? While Bethenny is giving Rosie cooking classes ( so she will not have to leave the house) Maybe you should stay home a day or two and have Rosie refresh your memory on what it is like to
do housework and be a mother to your child!

luanne i think that you are very classy, i love you so much. keep being classy, cause you are best at it.

Hi LuAnn,
I just wanted to say out of all of the girls I think you are the the most classy you never get into those ridiculous fight. ( like kelly does.... she thinks that she is all that..)
I also have to say that you are one of the strongest women on the show to you never take anything from anybody but you also don`t start anything... I enjoy watching you every week...

LuAnn,

I think you are lovely. As far as the cast goes - Bethenny and Jill are the most entertaining characters (and I love them both). But I really think you seem like a fantastic person. Plus, I appreciate your understated humor. I love the way you comment on things in a polite, respectful manner - but I think we all know what you are really thinking :o)

Thanks for the entertainment and good luck with your book. Sorry about the bad news that has surfaced. You a beautiful woman with a beautiful family. Sometimes bad things happen to good people.

Stay strong and good luck with everything.

LuAnn,
You are the class of the show. Keep up the loving spirit!

Luann I think your kids are great they are so well behave and they are so good to Rosie that says a lot about your character and what a great mom you are also good luck with your book!!!

Shocked. I am shocked. I just read the excerpt of your book, expecting nothing much . . . and it's interesting!

The philosophical part intertwined with life experiences is actually of value!

I think that you are a very classy woman. I agree that class is about making others feel comfortable. You do a good job with that. I just think that 1) you need to get over the fact that your husband is and looks much older than you do.... love is blind and that is why I think you don't see it for what it is...no big deal, especially if you're happy. 2) I think that it is very cool that you are a countess and that your husband's family contributed a great deal to this country (Suez Canal)and that you are proud of that fact, but you married a count... his family's contributions are not yours, and having a snit over who called you "Countess" or not makes you seem petty and snobbish which I don't think you really are. Try to stay true to yourself... the girl from Connecticut.

LuAnn,

You are having a bad year and the manner in which you have been portrayed this season is rather disappointing. Please exercise caution to protect your reputation. Stay away from Kelly (she is clearly bad news). Surround yourself with people who truly love you and take care.

- this is my first ever blog

I like how Kelly enters the show as LuAnn's friend and now LuAnn talks about her.
I also found it odd how LuAnn drooled over Max. So classy!

I would have thought someone who has traveled the world would know the difference between Latin America and South America. Argentina is in South America. Makes no difference where the man is from he is beautiful.

Let me say, you are setting the utmost proper example for all the women of today's society. I admire you greatly and I feel as though you are a very strong, intelligent classy, lady.

God Bless you,
Jacqueline

I find it funny that people want you to "ditch" your title. It is what it is. I agree that you make a bit much of it, but I excuse it because I believe it is because you have an honest pride about it. Many of your tactless statements stem from honestly not realizing how things might sound to others. I believe you have a good heart and an real desire to help others. While I do not find everything you say and do appropriate, I do hope to see you on subsequent seasons.

Countess,
You are my favorite housewife! You are caring, giving,and polished. Sorry to here about the divorce, its the Count's loss. You definately should open a manners boot camp. Ramona, Mario and Kelly should be enrolled pronto, if not sooner.

I've been ill the last few days so spending most of my time on the computer while resting. I did a google search of Kelly, and it appears many, many people who have worked with Kelly over the years echo the same comments posted on these blogs.

A lot of unsavory issues. I think her Halloween getup and Max's attire speak volumes regarding her lifestyle.

The legal issues regarding the jewelry line, and the assault charge are very troubling. I doubt her ex-husband was aware she donated his services to Jill's auction.

I hope Bravo terminates her contract, however, if they persist in keeping her in the mix, I hope you're scenes with her are very limited.

LuAnn,

Please disregard that crazy woman that wrote "I can't believe I am communicating with royalty". People like her has nothing to do.

You are great and a very classy lady. That is all that matters.

Luann,

Being a youngin and literally decades closer to 21 then Kelly, I don't think dinner and a movie is old fashion at all. I don't know what this "stuff" is that Kelly is talking about, wish she had been more clear but I think Kelly was just trying to see "cool" and "hip" in front of the girls. Inviting Max seemed to be a bit of "look at what I have" to me and was not becoming of a women at all. I think Kelly needs to take some lessons in class from you because you seem to have it. Being in a relationship is not about doing "stuff" but building your life together with another person. I love my boyfriend so much that just laying in his arms all day and watching movies is enough for me. I also think Kelly is very private about somethings because she has something to hide or she doesn't want anybody to see the truth behind whats really going.

I can't believe I am communicating with royalty. This is too good to be true. Really!!!

You know when you told that pretty little black girl that she can be a model when she loses weight, it was like you were talking to me. Now I am inspired to lose weight and be a model too! I could not have done it without you. You are royalty so I am sure you know what you are talking about and Indian too??? I can't not believe it. Imagine that! I will write all my relatives in India and tell them that next time they see me, I shall be slim and work as a model because the beautiful royal Indian lady inspired me!!!!

For the LOVE OF GOD.....Hang it up with the "Countess" thing already.

It is nauseating.

I think you are beautiful. You are so strong. You love your kids unconditionally. I'm going to buy your book.

Dear Luann,

I am so glad you are holding Kelly at arms length instead of becoming close friends with her. You are wise not to befriend someone until you know them a little better.

Kelly seems a little immature on camera. When you said "Kelly thinks she is 21" you hit the nail on the head. It's not that Kelly is aging badly, she is very striking and has a great figure. However, the high pitched baby voice is bad. I think she probably makes her sound younger. Actually it makes her sound silly.

I saw a video of a photo shoot that all of the housewives did after this season. You were all posing together. You had on a stunning green cocktail dress that looked great on you.

During the shoot I got to hear Jill make a very crude remark about her breasts and I got to hear Bethenny say that anyone who doesn't have money right now is an idiot.

You wisely didn't get into any of that stuff and instead just acted professionally and got ready and followed instructions.

Good for you.

I can't believe YOU are writing a book on manners given several incidents on the show - seems to me you need to read a book on manners.

You have style and grace.. you're a wonderful mother and a caring friend. You have integrity.. you're intelligent, you have a great sense of humor and you have the confidence to laugh at yourself.

Ditch that stupid Countess title.. you're a native American.. you can't top that, Europe and the mideast is full of "royalty".. and most of them live off their title and have no core character and none of the qualities you possess.

Hi Luann, I can't believe you of all people can't understand Kelly. She is the "It girl" of today. She does not think that things are not that important unless it's about her kid's. I get her. Why was it so important that she was not there at her party when all of you who went should like each other? You had to know she would arrive at some point. Enjoy the night! It's a party. As far as having a cash bar is concerned. I don't blame her it's Holloween! You don't know all these people who are attending. Want better way to keep someone from getting out of control then having a cash bar? Unless it's a private party, then that's a different story. By the way, how come you did not go to Alex and Simond's open house party? You and Romona were the only ones missing.

You do come off a bit high and mighty at times with the countess bit, but for the most part I do find you charming and of all the gals on the show, you appear to be the only one who gets along well with everyone, doesn't create drama for drama's sake, doesn't talk about others behind their backs and actually has manners (whatever happened to that concept). My sympathy on your divorce. Even though I know this must be devastating for you, you are an attractive, intelligent and cultured woman, and I know you will do well.

So far as Kelly is concerned, I just can't resist a jab (I'm not so well mannered as you.) I have to watch eating before I watch the show, as Kelly tends to make me gag!!

Dahlin',
If you ever need a gal-pal who will adore you, treat you grandly and engage your mind, just travel to the romantic city of San Francisco and transform your existence. You never know until you try! You're beautiful, genuine, and have a ton of fun to look forward to! Encipher a code in your next blog and look for a response.
Your SF Poet

You are such a classy, elegant, yet personable woman. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

LuAnn, you are my favorite. You're the most sensible and understated in you opinions of the others. I think you're classy. I know the Count is the father of your children but you are the strong figure in the household and you don't need him. His loss. Good luck to you and continue to be who you are, a real American Princess!

Ok, I kinda like you but I have an issue. The day you went to the girls club (organization) and talked to the young african american girls. YOU WERE SUPER SELF INVOLVED!!! Those girls could have cared less about your Countess status. Not to menchion the comment you made about the young girl who was obviously overweight, but stated she wanted to be a model. "Loosing weight is the easy part" How dare you! It's hard enough for those kids, the encouraging comment would have been, you can do anything you set your heart out to do, or something to that effect. There are numerous types of models, even plus size! Lane Bryant has been doing runway shows for years with their plus size models. I think sometimes those who have can't relate to those who don't have

LuAnn I just wanted you to know that you are so cool, sweet & nice. I wish I had a mom like you. The comment you made about Kelly putting her hair down went straight over that dumb girls head. Is she really that spacey?
I think you, Betthenny, and Jill ROCK!!
Go Countess
Haley 22
Dillon, SC

How come you didn't go to Alex's party? I have noticed there has been zero interaction between you 2 this season. Has there been a falling out with you guys?

LuAnn, you are awesome! I love it when you're on - you, bethenny, and jill!

Luann, you are a classy chic. Kelly is in some serious need for a few etiquette classes! Seriously!

Wow, Luanne. I am just reading the details about your pending divorce. The Count owed you more than an email. 16 years, 2 kids, he owed you much more. I wondered what was going on with him because I never saw him this season and then you and Ramona had that big fight and then you were arguing with him about missing the horse event with your daughter. Well, keep your head up. There will be good days and some lonely nights but I know you will be okay.

LuAnn,
We can always count on you to hold your head up high but not in a self rightous way. And you are right, manners count.

Hi LuAnn,

I hope this finds you well. I have to admit - I was not your biggest fan earlier in the season, however, you are truly "growing" on me. I'm impressed with your excellent parenting skills as well as how you conduct yourself. Your reaction to Kelly bringing Max on your girls night out thing was priceless and I was thinking the same thing (what exactly is "stuff"?)

Anyway, I am sorry to hear about the recent personal changes you're going through and my thoughts are with you and your children. By the way, I was completely appalled at the classless stab Mario took at you in one of his blogs. He's an idiot, so don't associate yourself with people like that - you are above it.

I enjoyed this season and wish you the best of luck with everything.

Hi LuAnn,
I thought it was hilarious when you said Kelly's meeting Max to where you all met for drinks was bizarre. First off, he's not that great. Secondly, if she needs a boy toy, I would suggest her getting the Ken doll, plastic, on her key chain. Maybe she is in love with him - stare at him w'/giggles much? - but he seems to enjoy anyone looking at him just as much himself. I doubt he is on the show just to be with her. Thirdly, she keeps saying she did the show to promote herself/her business stuff she is trying to sell. So there is the real reason she is there. I don't think you'll ever see her really making deep friendships like you do. You are too good for her and her boy-who-appears-where-the-camera-is.

After hearing Kelly's definition of a date, I feel old!! I always thought dinner, movies, etc. was nice. I have always loved having day dates where we go hiking, horsebackriding, etc. A nice quiet dinner is just fine with me, especially in today's chaos!

LuAnn,
I think you are great, I think you do offer alot of great advice. i just bought your book, and I am sharing it with my 2-teenage daughters. I wish you all the best!!

I find it interesting that only positive comments about you seem to reach your blog. I am certain this will not "make the cut" but here goes . . .

I feel you are only a Countess in title and certainly have alot to learn about true "class". Having class is not having to push your title on everyone, true class is not feeling as if you know more than others simply because you happened to marry someone of royal descent, true class is not believing all your own hype about how "wonderful or fabulous" you are. Honestly, some of the things that come out of your mouth, like telling that young gal you that she had time to "lose weight". Having a daughter who had an eating disorder, it is people like you that perpetuate the problem and foster the disease! Get a clue! I have more class in my little finger than you will ever have with all the titles in the world in front of your name.

Dear LuAnn,

I like you much more too when you stop fussing about the countess title. I like how you are portraited in this episode - cool, collected, much smarter than Kelly.

LuAnn,

FYI: Argentina is not in Latin America. It's in South America. In your conversation with Max you stated something about him being the best Latin America has to offer.

Good luck with the book!

LuAnn, you're still my favorite. I like the fact that you act and dress your age. You have great style and you're absolutely gorgeous. Your kids are beautiful, too. Oh and Rosie is fantastic. This show needs more Rosie time. Lol. Best of luck to you with the book.

I think you are a beautiful woman. Good luck and god bless!!!

I really enjoy you, the way you handle yourself, and still maintain your sense of humor is fantastic. Good luck to you.

Luann,
I really like you and I just wanted to say you gave me the biggest giggle last night. When you asked Kelly what does she do when she lets her hair down and she lets her hair out of the ponytail. Priceless!

Dear Luann, I have never written to anyone that is not a personal friend before but I just wanted to tell you that I think you are class upon class. I have never heard you say a bad word about anyone on the show though at times, I am sure it was tempting. You have beautiful children and a wonderful life. I love the fact that you seem to have a great time no matter the age group(nights out with your neice) or the function.I love your sense of humor and style. I too, grew up in Connecticut, am a former model, a mother though unfortunatly now divorced. Thrust back into the dating world, I agree with the old fashioned dinner and a movie date you mentioned in the last episode! You can take the girls out of Connecticut...I wish you and your children all the happiness and I look forward to next season and your next chapter in life.

LuAnn

You are the only one, that's acts like an adult, and don't really encourage confrontation. Now, Kelly is totally whacked and dense headed at the same time.