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Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - I am so proud to share with everyone that on February 27th, 2024 I received my Greek Passport from the Consul Generals Office in Los Angeles.  This was a long arduous process that started roughly 18 years ago at the incessant encouragement of a very dear wise friend. There were lots of twists & turns over the years, things got put on hold,  but finally in the last 2 years with numerous trips to government offices in Greece and the unwavering help of my uncle, I collected all of the necessary documents for Greek Passport Eligibility. To say that I am now an official Greek Passport holder fills my heart beyond words.  This little book is not just a government document to me. It represents so much more. Ya see, the reason I was having such a hard time being “eligible” was because I am the first person in my entire family to be born in America. My mom, my dad, my sister and my brother were all born in Greece.  I was the “oops” baby once they got to the USA 🤪. My whole family has proof of birth documents, baptismal certificates, last place of residence, etc. I on the other hand, didn’t exist anywhere on paper in Greece. Despite having spent nearly every single summer since I was 5 years old there, there was no documentation of my existence. Why would there be, right?  After all, I’m American. I was born here and I live here. And why is this even important to begin with? (I’ll get to that in a minute)  While yes, I am very American…I’m ALSO very Greek.  Just ask my DNA! 😄 My story is continued in comments below: 👇
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - I am so proud to share with everyone that on February 27th, 2024 I received my Greek Passport from the Consul Generals Office in Los Angeles.  This was a long arduous process that started roughly 18 years ago at the incessant encouragement of a very dear wise friend. There were lots of twists & turns over the years, things got put on hold,  but finally in the last 2 years with numerous trips to government offices in Greece and the unwavering help of my uncle, I collected all of the necessary documents for Greek Passport Eligibility. To say that I am now an official Greek Passport holder fills my heart beyond words.  This little book is not just a government document to me. It represents so much more. Ya see, the reason I was having such a hard time being “eligible” was because I am the first person in my entire family to be born in America. My mom, my dad, my sister and my brother were all born in Greece.  I was the “oops” baby once they got to the USA 🤪. My whole family has proof of birth documents, baptismal certificates, last place of residence, etc. I on the other hand, didn’t exist anywhere on paper in Greece. Despite having spent nearly every single summer since I was 5 years old there, there was no documentation of my existence. Why would there be, right?  After all, I’m American. I was born here and I live here. And why is this even important to begin with? (I’ll get to that in a minute)  While yes, I am very American…I’m ALSO very Greek.  Just ask my DNA! 😄 My story is continued in comments below: 👇
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - This Is Us!!! So great having dinner and catching up with my very first TV sisters for @theviewabc 25th year reunion special shoot. There can only ever be one first… and that was us!  It’s like we hadn’t missed a beat. If you know…you know!!! Take a little time to enjoy THIS original View everyone!
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign.  Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign.  Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign.  Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~FLASHBACK FRIDAY~
This just popped up on Catt’s phone and she sent it to me. It was too good not to share.  Lotsa Hair 💇‍♀️
Lotsa Glam✨
Lotsa Jewels💎 
Lotsa Smiles 😁
And LOTSA GOOD TIMES 💃🏼
(Maybe too good 😳…Thank God there was no social media back then 🤪😂)
I can confidently and unequivocally say that no one has ever done a red carpet better than we did back in the day on The Daily 10 on @enews and perhaps never will again. We got away with saying and asking just about anything we wanted to. These days it wouldn’t fly because people are now too easily offended by everything😝. Shout out to my TV family for life.  Love you guys @iamcattsadler @selema @benlyons What a fun time that was!!! #babycatt (kitten🐱) #babyme
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - ~Bill Geddie~Boss, Mentor, Friend, Colleague, Producing Partner 
I can’t believe I am writing these words. We texted 3 days ago. How is this possible? I am having a hard time making sense of any of this. I have known you for more years of my life than I have not. You started out as my boss who I was so in awe of.  You and Barbara took a chance on me for your major network show that would change the face of daytime tv forever.  You believed in me and encouraged me when I was a 21 year old kid at NYU and did not believe in myself or my abilities. You changed the trajectory of my life FOREVER.  I listened to you and Barbara’s every word and only ever wanted to make both of you proud of me. Over the years our relationship grew from mentor to friend, to mutual respect and admiration as colleagues, to in the last 3 years collaborators and producing partners.  One of the greatest joys of my career has been reconnecting with you as partners and beginning to create what we both knew was going to be TV gold. When I first approached you, you were hesitant but you said if anyone could pull you out of retirement it would be me.  Those words meant the world to me.  You told me how proud you were of my career and what a great career it has been and that you always knew you were right about me despite my unceremonious firing from the View years before.  You told me how sorry you were and how sad you were to have to be the henchman. Time heals all wounds. Especially when the person doing the firing was as a kind hearted and fair a person as you were. You have to be pretty awesome a human for someone to still adore and respect you after an experience like that. That speaks volumes about who you were and who you will always be in my heart and my mind.  The last few years of zoom calls and texts and studio meetings that you would drive in from your amazing life in the desert for have been so fun and heart warming. I felt like we had come full circle and we were finally home again.  You would make me laugh out loud with you jokes and your wit and your no bullshit approach to everything.  I was so so so happy to be in your presence again.  And now this…..How? Why?caption continued ⬇️
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - To anyone who has ever served in the armed forces and to all of the military families out there, thank you for your service.  Thank you for your honor. Thank you for your bravery.  We as a country owe you a debt that is impossible to repay.  We are the land of the free, because of YOU…the brave!  Thank you. #reallifesuperheros #hero #heroes #veteransday #veterans
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
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Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you, and that I don’t miss you and that I don’t wish you were still here.  The world isn’t quite as bright or fun without you here.  I was so lucky to have you as my dad.  Love you so much baba. Happy heavenly birthday.  #findacure #findacureforals #cureals
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Wow!!! So sad to hear about Barry Humphries AKA Dame Edna passing.  He was such a funny kind witty human. This pic is from 2015. He came on my show Home and Family on Hallmark Channel at the time and he did his hysterical thing.  He was shamelessly flirting with me while dressed in full drag which made it that much funnier. He invited me to see his show here in LA.  Me and some people from the show went and he gave us the best seats in the house. We were crying with laughter the entire time.  He then sent US a thank you note for having him on our show and said what a wonderful time he had.  He was a class act. May he rest in peace! 🙏🏻 #dameedna #rip
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - FLASHBACK FRIDAY to one of my favorite red carpet looks ever.  This was exactly 4 years ago today 4/29/18 at The Emmy Awards where we were nominated for a daytime Emmy and I was also a presenter.  I loved this dress so much and never wanted to take it off.  And I was obsessed with the old Hollywood glam look that the best glam girls I know created for me. Love you ladies @kdestyle @janbping @francinevaldivia for always nailing it. ☄️#flashbackfriday #emmys #redcarpet #glam
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Who’s ready for a good laugh this Sunday morning??? That one time on Home and Family when I was 9 months pregnant with Alexandra and my executive producer thought it would be a good idea to dress me like Charo @officialcharo because we had the whole cast of “The Love Boat” on including guest star Charo that day and she would be singing a song for us.  I mean… the things my boss would make us do for a laugh 🤭🤪 Charo loved it!!! I on the other hand thought my water would break at any moment.  My hair/makeup and wardrobe girls clearly had a field day with this one. @francinevaldivia thank you for sending this to me this morning and starting my day with a good laugh and a great memory.  Man, we had the greatest time on that show. In the famous words of Charo “Coochie Coochie Coo”. 😂😂😂
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing mom, to all of the wonderful mamas in my family and to all of the other amazing mamas out there who hold the weight of the world on their shoulders, constantly juggling 15 things at once, and go about things as if it’s just another day. For the first time in probably 20 years my mom got to spend Mother’s Day with all of her children and grandchildren and great grandchild under the same roof together. I love you so much mom. What a perfect day. Happy Mother’s Day everyone.  #mothersday
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy.  Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling.  Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news.  After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy.  Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling.  Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news.  After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy.  Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling.  Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news.  After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Impromptu Hotel Hallway Photo Shoot on the way to the actual shoot! 😂 When @darrellredleaf and @craiggangi are involved, if there is good lighting,  a photo shoot will occur whether you like it or not. 😋 I’ve known both of these incredibly talented humans for over 25 years and trust them completely, so I do what I’m told.😜 Swipe to see them bossing me around in behind the scenes video of these pics. The house keeper in the hallway thought we were nuts. Love ya both fellas🤣🤣🤣 #photoshoot #glam
Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram - Impromptu Hotel Hallway Photo Shoot on the way to the actual shoot! 😂 When @darrellredleaf and @craiggangi are involved, if there is good lighting,  a photo shoot will occur whether you like it or not. 😋 I’ve known both of these incredibly talented humans for over 25 years and trust them completely, so I do what I’m told.😜 Swipe to see them bossing me around in behind the scenes video of these pics. The house keeper in the hallway thought we were nuts. Love ya both fellas🤣🤣🤣 #photoshoot #glam
Debbie Matenopoulos - 6.4K Likes - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔

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Caption : I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever. When we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna. You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV. You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in. I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero. You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today. You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way. You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much. But I in particular, owe you everything. Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU. You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly. Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 6.4K Likes - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔

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Caption : I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever. When we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna. You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV. You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in. I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero. You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today. You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way. You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much. But I in particular, owe you everything. Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU. You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly. Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 6.4K Likes - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔

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Caption : I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever. When we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna. You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV. You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in. I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero. You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today. You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way. You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much. But I in particular, owe you everything. Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU. You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly. Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 6.4K Likes - I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever.  When  we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna.  You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV.  You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in.  I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero.  You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today.  You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way.  You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much.  But I in particular, owe you everything.  Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU.  You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly.  Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔

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Caption : I was 22 years old when you chose me to sit next to you on The View and you changed my life forever. When we first met you asked me who the 3 most important people of the last century were. I told you Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Madonna. You laughed out loud and said, “You can’t be serious. You are going to be perfect for our show.” You taught me everything I know about interviewing people and about doing live TV. You taught me how to be professional on a set and in just about any life situation I could ever be in. I learned so much simply by watching you and being in your presence. You always gave 100 percent and you expected nothing less from any of us. You are and you will forever be my fairy godmother and my hero. You are THE reason any female journalist and any female tv personality for that matter has the opportunities they have today. You broke glass ceilings. You paved the way. You didn’t accept things simply for how they were so you changed them. We as women owe you so much. But I in particular, owe you everything. Thank you for taking a chance on a young Greek immigrant girl studying journalism at NYU. You are a legend. You are an icon. And you were also an amazingly funny, charming, witty friend. You will be so missed. May you rest in peace and pride. You were one of one Barbara Walters and I love you dearly. Until we meet again. 🙏🏻💔
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 3.8K Likes - I am so proud to share with everyone that on February 27th, 2024 I received my Greek Passport from the Consul Generals Office in Los Angeles.  This was a long arduous process that started roughly 18 years ago at the incessant encouragement of a very dear wise friend. There were lots of twists & turns over the years, things got put on hold,  but finally in the last 2 years with numerous trips to government offices in Greece and the unwavering help of my uncle, I collected all of the necessary documents for Greek Passport Eligibility. To say that I am now an official Greek Passport holder fills my heart beyond words.  This little book is not just a government document to me. It represents so much more. Ya see, the reason I was having such a hard time being “eligible” was because I am the first person in my entire family to be born in America. My mom, my dad, my sister and my brother were all born in Greece.  I was the “oops” baby once they got to the USA 🤪. My whole family has proof of birth documents, baptismal certificates, last place of residence, etc. I on the other hand, didn’t exist anywhere on paper in Greece. Despite having spent nearly every single summer since I was 5 years old there, there was no documentation of my existence. Why would there be, right?  After all, I’m American. I was born here and I live here. And why is this even important to begin with? (I’ll get to that in a minute)  While yes, I am very American…I’m ALSO very Greek.  Just ask my DNA! 😄 My story is continued in comments below: 👇

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Caption : I am so proud to share with everyone that on February 27th, 2024 I received my Greek Passport from the Consul Generals Office in Los Angeles. This was a long arduous process that started roughly 18 years ago at the incessant encouragement of a very dear wise friend. There were lots of twists & turns over the years, things got put on hold, but finally in the last 2 years with numerous trips to government offices in Greece and the unwavering help of my uncle, I collected all of the necessary documents for Greek Passport Eligibility. To say that I am now an official Greek Passport holder fills my heart beyond words. This little book is not just a government document to me. It represents so much more. Ya see, the reason I was having such a hard time being “eligible” was because I am the first person in my entire family to be born in America. My mom, my dad, my sister and my brother were all born in Greece. I was the “oops” baby once they got to the USA 🤪. My whole family has proof of birth documents, baptismal certificates, last place of residence, etc. I on the other hand, didn’t exist anywhere on paper in Greece. Despite having spent nearly every single summer since I was 5 years old there, there was no documentation of my existence. Why would there be, right? After all, I’m American. I was born here and I live here. And why is this even important to begin with? (I’ll get to that in a minute) While yes, I am very American…I’m ALSO very Greek. Just ask my DNA! 😄 My story is continued in comments below: 👇
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 3.8K Likes - I am so proud to share with everyone that on February 27th, 2024 I received my Greek Passport from the Consul Generals Office in Los Angeles.  This was a long arduous process that started roughly 18 years ago at the incessant encouragement of a very dear wise friend. There were lots of twists & turns over the years, things got put on hold,  but finally in the last 2 years with numerous trips to government offices in Greece and the unwavering help of my uncle, I collected all of the necessary documents for Greek Passport Eligibility. To say that I am now an official Greek Passport holder fills my heart beyond words.  This little book is not just a government document to me. It represents so much more. Ya see, the reason I was having such a hard time being “eligible” was because I am the first person in my entire family to be born in America. My mom, my dad, my sister and my brother were all born in Greece.  I was the “oops” baby once they got to the USA 🤪. My whole family has proof of birth documents, baptismal certificates, last place of residence, etc. I on the other hand, didn’t exist anywhere on paper in Greece. Despite having spent nearly every single summer since I was 5 years old there, there was no documentation of my existence. Why would there be, right?  After all, I’m American. I was born here and I live here. And why is this even important to begin with? (I’ll get to that in a minute)  While yes, I am very American…I’m ALSO very Greek.  Just ask my DNA! 😄 My story is continued in comments below: 👇

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Caption : I am so proud to share with everyone that on February 27th, 2024 I received my Greek Passport from the Consul Generals Office in Los Angeles. This was a long arduous process that started roughly 18 years ago at the incessant encouragement of a very dear wise friend. There were lots of twists & turns over the years, things got put on hold, but finally in the last 2 years with numerous trips to government offices in Greece and the unwavering help of my uncle, I collected all of the necessary documents for Greek Passport Eligibility. To say that I am now an official Greek Passport holder fills my heart beyond words. This little book is not just a government document to me. It represents so much more. Ya see, the reason I was having such a hard time being “eligible” was because I am the first person in my entire family to be born in America. My mom, my dad, my sister and my brother were all born in Greece. I was the “oops” baby once they got to the USA 🤪. My whole family has proof of birth documents, baptismal certificates, last place of residence, etc. I on the other hand, didn’t exist anywhere on paper in Greece. Despite having spent nearly every single summer since I was 5 years old there, there was no documentation of my existence. Why would there be, right? After all, I’m American. I was born here and I live here. And why is this even important to begin with? (I’ll get to that in a minute) While yes, I am very American…I’m ALSO very Greek. Just ask my DNA! 😄 My story is continued in comments below: 👇
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

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Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

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Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

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Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

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Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

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Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
Likes : 2831
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.8K Likes - How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life.  I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each  passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little.  I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity.  I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn.  Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back.  Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.

2.8K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : How are you already 10 years old today, you wonderful, beautiful, spunky, funny, kind, smart amazing little force of a creature? The day you were born was the best day of my life. I don’t think I truly understood how deep love could be, until I held you in my arms. I feel so blessed and so lucky that I get to be your mama. I sometimes want to freeze time and keep you my little girl forever but with each passing day you get bigger, and smarter, and wiser and more independent and my heart breaks a little. I love watching your excitement as you discover the beauty and the wonderment of the world. I love your never ending curiosity. I love your humor. I love your strength. I love your passion. I even love it when you challenge me. Thank you for helping teach me lessons that I still need to learn. Thank you for making me better. Thank you for choosing me to be your mommy. I love you my little angel face monkey. To the moon and to the stars and to the sun and to the whole universe and back. Wow…I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next ten years.
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.7K Likes - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup

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Caption : A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years. I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate. Almost a bit of foreshadowing. Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.7K Likes - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup

2.7K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years. I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate. Almost a bit of foreshadowing. Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.7K Likes - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup

2.7K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years. I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate. Almost a bit of foreshadowing. Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
Likes : 2691
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.7K Likes - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup

2.7K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years. I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate. Almost a bit of foreshadowing. Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
Likes : 2691
Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.7K Likes - A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years.  I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate.  Almost a bit of foreshadowing.  Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup

2.7K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : A few of my favorite Halloween costumes over the last couple of years. I was so obsessed with my Cruella De Vil costume that I literally wore it all week wherever I went. And I equally loved when I was Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Except right after we shot that show, I had to get on a plane to fly to NYC to interview Barbara Walters and getting that blue paint off of my face and body was not easy. I still had some blue on me during the BW interview. 😂. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe team on Home and Family were second to none. @kdestyle @francinevaldivia @janbping killed it with these looks. And I have to say, the final picture in this series seems very appropriate. Almost a bit of foreshadowing. Look closely at the tombstone 😳🤪😉 😂 #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 2.3K Likes - This Is Us!!! So great having dinner and catching up with my very first TV sisters for @theviewabc 25th year reunion special shoot. There can only ever be one first… and that was us!  It’s like we hadn’t missed a beat. If you know…you know!!! Take a little time to enjoy THIS original View everyone!

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Caption : This Is Us!!! So great having dinner and catching up with my very first TV sisters for @theviewabc 25th year reunion special shoot. There can only ever be one first… and that was us! It’s like we hadn’t missed a beat. If you know…you know!!! Take a little time to enjoy THIS original View everyone!
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.9K Likes - Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign.  Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙

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Caption : Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign. Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.9K Likes - Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign.  Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙

1.9K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign. Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.9K Likes - Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign.  Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙

1.9K Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Woke up feeling good in my skin this morning so wanted to share a sneak peek of my upcoming @ikariabeauty campaign. Swipe ➡️ to see. I’m so excited to share our new products with you very soon!! Can you guess which products we will be launching next??? 🧐🤔💙
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~FLASHBACK FRIDAY~
This just popped up on Catt’s phone and she sent it to me. It was too good not to share.  Lotsa Hair 💇‍♀️
Lotsa Glam✨
Lotsa Jewels💎 
Lotsa Smiles 😁
And LOTSA GOOD TIMES 💃🏼
(Maybe too good 😳…Thank God there was no social media back then 🤪😂)
I can confidently and unequivocally say that no one has ever done a red carpet better than we did back in the day on The Daily 10 on @enews and perhaps never will again. We got away with saying and asking just about anything we wanted to. These days it wouldn’t fly because people are now too easily offended by everything😝. Shout out to my TV family for life.  Love you guys @iamcattsadler @selema @benlyons What a fun time that was!!! #babycatt (kitten🐱) #babyme

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Caption : ~FLASHBACK FRIDAY~ This just popped up on Catt’s phone and she sent it to me. It was too good not to share. Lotsa Hair 💇‍♀️ Lotsa Glam✨ Lotsa Jewels💎 Lotsa Smiles 😁 And LOTSA GOOD TIMES 💃🏼 (Maybe too good 😳…Thank God there was no social media back then 🤪😂) I can confidently and unequivocally say that no one has ever done a red carpet better than we did back in the day on The Daily 10 on @enews and perhaps never will again. We got away with saying and asking just about anything we wanted to. These days it wouldn’t fly because people are now too easily offended by everything😝. Shout out to my TV family for life. Love you guys @iamcattsadler @selema @benlyons What a fun time that was!!! #babycatt (kitten🐱) #babyme
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.7K Likes - ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012.  I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand.  You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do.  I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me.  Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon.  #findacure #cureals #als

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Caption : ~Niko Matenopoulos~ December 6th 1940- March 7, 2012. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I last saw your face and held your hand. You still guide nearly every decision I make in my life even if I can’t call you to ask you what to do. I quiet my mind and think about what you’d say to me. Not having you here never gets easier baba…it just changes. There are no words to describe how much I love and miss you. Gone too soon. #findacure #cureals #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.6K Likes - ~Bill Geddie~Boss, Mentor, Friend, Colleague, Producing Partner 
I can’t believe I am writing these words. We texted 3 days ago. How is this possible? I am having a hard time making sense of any of this. I have known you for more years of my life than I have not. You started out as my boss who I was so in awe of.  You and Barbara took a chance on me for your major network show that would change the face of daytime tv forever.  You believed in me and encouraged me when I was a 21 year old kid at NYU and did not believe in myself or my abilities. You changed the trajectory of my life FOREVER.  I listened to you and Barbara’s every word and only ever wanted to make both of you proud of me. Over the years our relationship grew from mentor to friend, to mutual respect and admiration as colleagues, to in the last 3 years collaborators and producing partners.  One of the greatest joys of my career has been reconnecting with you as partners and beginning to create what we both knew was going to be TV gold. When I first approached you, you were hesitant but you said if anyone could pull you out of retirement it would be me.  Those words meant the world to me.  You told me how proud you were of my career and what a great career it has been and that you always knew you were right about me despite my unceremonious firing from the View years before.  You told me how sorry you were and how sad you were to have to be the henchman. Time heals all wounds. Especially when the person doing the firing was as a kind hearted and fair a person as you were. You have to be pretty awesome a human for someone to still adore and respect you after an experience like that. That speaks volumes about who you were and who you will always be in my heart and my mind.  The last few years of zoom calls and texts and studio meetings that you would drive in from your amazing life in the desert for have been so fun and heart warming. I felt like we had come full circle and we were finally home again.  You would make me laugh out loud with you jokes and your wit and your no bullshit approach to everything.  I was so so so happy to be in your presence again.  And now this…..How? Why?caption continued ⬇️

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Caption : ~Bill Geddie~Boss, Mentor, Friend, Colleague, Producing Partner I can’t believe I am writing these words. We texted 3 days ago. How is this possible? I am having a hard time making sense of any of this. I have known you for more years of my life than I have not. You started out as my boss who I was so in awe of. You and Barbara took a chance on me for your major network show that would change the face of daytime tv forever. You believed in me and encouraged me when I was a 21 year old kid at NYU and did not believe in myself or my abilities. You changed the trajectory of my life FOREVER. I listened to you and Barbara’s every word and only ever wanted to make both of you proud of me. Over the years our relationship grew from mentor to friend, to mutual respect and admiration as colleagues, to in the last 3 years collaborators and producing partners. One of the greatest joys of my career has been reconnecting with you as partners and beginning to create what we both knew was going to be TV gold. When I first approached you, you were hesitant but you said if anyone could pull you out of retirement it would be me. Those words meant the world to me. You told me how proud you were of my career and what a great career it has been and that you always knew you were right about me despite my unceremonious firing from the View years before. You told me how sorry you were and how sad you were to have to be the henchman. Time heals all wounds. Especially when the person doing the firing was as a kind hearted and fair a person as you were. You have to be pretty awesome a human for someone to still adore and respect you after an experience like that. That speaks volumes about who you were and who you will always be in my heart and my mind. The last few years of zoom calls and texts and studio meetings that you would drive in from your amazing life in the desert for have been so fun and heart warming. I felt like we had come full circle and we were finally home again. You would make me laugh out loud with you jokes and your wit and your no bullshit approach to everything. I was so so so happy to be in your presence again. And now this…..How? Why?caption continued ⬇️
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.4K Likes - To anyone who has ever served in the armed forces and to all of the military families out there, thank you for your service.  Thank you for your honor. Thank you for your bravery.  We as a country owe you a debt that is impossible to repay.  We are the land of the free, because of YOU…the brave!  Thank you. #reallifesuperheros #hero #heroes #veteransday #veterans

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Caption : To anyone who has ever served in the armed forces and to all of the military families out there, thank you for your service. Thank you for your honor. Thank you for your bravery. We as a country owe you a debt that is impossible to repay. We are the land of the free, because of YOU…the brave! Thank you. #reallifesuperheros #hero #heroes #veteransday #veterans
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als

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Caption : Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known. I love you baba and I miss you every single day. I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back. That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think. I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk. They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime. It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you. What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you. And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter. It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything. Which in turn, also taught me to be brave. I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were. I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him. Full of life and full of love. Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als

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Caption : Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known. I love you baba and I miss you every single day. I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back. That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think. I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk. They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime. It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you. What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you. And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter. It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything. Which in turn, also taught me to be brave. I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were. I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him. Full of life and full of love. Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als

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Caption : Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known. I love you baba and I miss you every single day. I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back. That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think. I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk. They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime. It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you. What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you. And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter. It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything. Which in turn, also taught me to be brave. I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were. I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him. Full of life and full of love. Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known.  I love you baba and I miss you every single day.  I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back.  That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully  get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think.  I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk.  They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime.  It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you.  What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you.  And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter.  It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything.  Which in turn, also taught me to be brave.  I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were.  I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him.  Full of life and full of love.  Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als

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Caption : Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man I have ever known. I love you baba and I miss you every single day. I talk to you often and I know you can hear me… I just wish I could hear your voice back. That loud boisterous larger than life voice that I used to be embarrassed of as a teenager. I’d say, “Baba please stop being so loud in public places..it’s so embarrassing.” And you would immediately and purposefully get louder and say in your thick Greek accent, “I don’t care what anyone think. I’m Greek damnit. This is how we talk. They don’t like it. I don’t care.” Although in those moments I was mortified…the lessons that you taught me (intentional or unintentional) will last a lifetime. It was in those moments that I learned that it doesn’t really matter too much what the people who don’t know you think of you. What only truly matters is what “your people” think of you. And by “your people” I mean your family and friends and your loved ones and those who are close to you and know who you really are. Your tribe!! Those are the only opinions that truly matter. It was also those moments that taught me to rarely ever be embarrassed of anything. Which in turn, also taught me to be brave. I could write a book on the lessons you taught me baba. They seemed so simple at the time but as I’ve grown up I understand just how profound they were. I wish you were still here to teach me more!!! Here are some pics of my baba from his time in the military In Greece many years before I was born and the last one is just a few years before he got his ALS diagnosis. That is one of my very favorite pictures of him. You can see the sparkle in his eyes. You can see his goodness and his love for life and his love for everyone around him. This is how I like to remember him. Full of life and full of love. Love you baba!! ❤️ #cureals #findacure #als
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒

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Caption : FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture. I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those. The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go. I am half crying and half smiling while I write this. I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer. Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time. Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒

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Caption : FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture. I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those. The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go. I am half crying and half smiling while I write this. I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer. Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time. Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒

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Caption : FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture. I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those. The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go. I am half crying and half smiling while I write this. I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer. Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time. Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒

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Caption : FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture. I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those. The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go. I am half crying and half smiling while I write this. I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer. Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time. Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒

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Caption : FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture. I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those. The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go. I am half crying and half smiling while I write this. I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer. Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time. Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.3K Likes - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL  Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture.  I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those.  The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go.  I am half crying and half smiling while I write this.  I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer.  Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time.  Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒

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Caption : FIRST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️LAST DAY of SCHOOL ➡️FIRST DAY of SCHOOL Last year we were in Greece when school started because Alexandra was a flower girl in her Godmothers @marigoknows wedding so we missed the first week of school and I didn’t get a “first day of school” picture. I did however get some first few weeks of school pictures and these first 2 shots are those. The following pic is the last day of school in second grade…I didn’t miss that thankfully. 🤪 And now today is her FIRST day of 3rd grade. Yesterday was the REAL first day but again like last year we were flying back from Greece so we missed it 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 Swipe to see this mornings pics and how much she has grown in one year. 💔 Where did the time go. I am half crying and half smiling while I write this. I am so proud and impressed of the girl she is growing into but my heart is breaking into a million pieces knowing she is not going to be my little monkey for too much longer. Being a mom is the most wonderful fulfilling experience and also heart breaking all at the same time. Love you my little monkey always and forever! 💕🐒
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.2K Likes - REPOST • @greatamericancommunity - Be sure to follow for more series info for fan favorites like Debbie Matenopoulos! 

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Caption : REPOST • @greatamericancommunity – Be sure to follow for more series info for fan favorites like Debbie Matenopoulos! Beginning Monday, September 26, on the #GreatAmericanCommunity app, “A Cheerful Heart and Home with Debbie Matenopoulos,” available to watch 24/7, with new episodes added Mondays and Fridays! Download the FREE app and join the Community SEPTEMBER 26 with Apple IOS, Android, Roku, Fire, Android TV, and Apple TV. Follow our social media: Facebook: Great American Community Twitter: @GAcommunityTV Instagram: @greatamericancommunity @iamdebbiem
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.2K Likes - Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you, and that I don’t miss you and that I don’t wish you were still here.  The world isn’t quite as bright or fun without you here.  I was so lucky to have you as my dad.  Love you so much baba. Happy heavenly birthday.  #findacure #findacureforals #cureals

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Caption : Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you, and that I don’t miss you and that I don’t wish you were still here. The world isn’t quite as bright or fun without you here. I was so lucky to have you as my dad. Love you so much baba. Happy heavenly birthday. #findacure #findacureforals #cureals
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 1.1K Likes - Wow!!! So sad to hear about Barry Humphries AKA Dame Edna passing.  He was such a funny kind witty human. This pic is from 2015. He came on my show Home and Family on Hallmark Channel at the time and he did his hysterical thing.  He was shamelessly flirting with me while dressed in full drag which made it that much funnier. He invited me to see his show here in LA.  Me and some people from the show went and he gave us the best seats in the house. We were crying with laughter the entire time.  He then sent US a thank you note for having him on our show and said what a wonderful time he had.  He was a class act. May he rest in peace! 🙏🏻 #dameedna #rip

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Caption : Wow!!! So sad to hear about Barry Humphries AKA Dame Edna passing. He was such a funny kind witty human. This pic is from 2015. He came on my show Home and Family on Hallmark Channel at the time and he did his hysterical thing. He was shamelessly flirting with me while dressed in full drag which made it that much funnier. He invited me to see his show here in LA. Me and some people from the show went and he gave us the best seats in the house. We were crying with laughter the entire time. He then sent US a thank you note for having him on our show and said what a wonderful time he had. He was a class act. May he rest in peace! 🙏🏻 #dameedna #rip
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 0.9K Likes - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️

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Caption : Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba! You would’ve been 83 today. I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity. I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full. I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok. Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often. We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 0.9K Likes - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️

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Caption : Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba! You would’ve been 83 today. I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity. I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full. I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok. Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often. We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 0.9K Likes - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️

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Caption : Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba! You would’ve been 83 today. I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity. I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full. I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok. Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often. We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 0.9K Likes - Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba!  You would’ve been 83 today.  I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity.  I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full.  I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok.  Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often.  We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️

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Caption : Nikolaos (Niko) Matenopoulos- Happy Heavenly Birthday Baba! You would’ve been 83 today. I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday and it also feels like an eternity. I still get signs from you letting me know you’re here. I love it when that happens. It always makes me smile. You were in my dream a few weeks ago. It felt so real. You were so happy and bright eyed, laughing and smiling so big. So full of life. Seeing you like that made my heart feel full. I felt an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Like everything was gonna be ok…..you always made me feel like everything was gonna be ok. Thank you for coming to visit me. Please do it more often. We all still miss you so much!!! The grief never really goes away, it just changes. Love you Baba. Until we meet again. #findacure #cureals #loveyou 🕊️
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 0.9K Likes - FLASHBACK FRIDAY to one of my favorite red carpet looks ever.  This was exactly 4 years ago today 4/29/18 at The Emmy Awards where we were nominated for a daytime Emmy and I was also a presenter.  I loved this dress so much and never wanted to take it off.  And I was obsessed with the old Hollywood glam look that the best glam girls I know created for me. Love you ladies @kdestyle @janbping @francinevaldivia for always nailing it. ☄️#flashbackfriday #emmys #redcarpet #glam

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Caption : FLASHBACK FRIDAY to one of my favorite red carpet looks ever. This was exactly 4 years ago today 4/29/18 at The Emmy Awards where we were nominated for a daytime Emmy and I was also a presenter. I loved this dress so much and never wanted to take it off. And I was obsessed with the old Hollywood glam look that the best glam girls I know created for me. Love you ladies @kdestyle @janbping @francinevaldivia for always nailing it. ☄️#flashbackfriday #emmys #redcarpet #glam
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 0.9K Likes - Who’s ready for a good laugh this Sunday morning??? That one time on Home and Family when I was 9 months pregnant with Alexandra and my executive producer thought it would be a good idea to dress me like Charo @officialcharo because we had the whole cast of “The Love Boat” on including guest star Charo that day and she would be singing a song for us.  I mean… the things my boss would make us do for a laugh 🤭🤪 Charo loved it!!! I on the other hand thought my water would break at any moment.  My hair/makeup and wardrobe girls clearly had a field day with this one. @francinevaldivia thank you for sending this to me this morning and starting my day with a good laugh and a great memory.  Man, we had the greatest time on that show. In the famous words of Charo “Coochie Coochie Coo”. 😂😂😂

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Caption : Who’s ready for a good laugh this Sunday morning??? That one time on Home and Family when I was 9 months pregnant with Alexandra and my executive producer thought it would be a good idea to dress me like Charo @officialcharo because we had the whole cast of “The Love Boat” on including guest star Charo that day and she would be singing a song for us. I mean… the things my boss would make us do for a laugh 🤭🤪 Charo loved it!!! I on the other hand thought my water would break at any moment. My hair/makeup and wardrobe girls clearly had a field day with this one. @francinevaldivia thank you for sending this to me this morning and starting my day with a good laugh and a great memory. Man, we had the greatest time on that show. In the famous words of Charo “Coochie Coochie Coo”. 😂😂😂
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 0.9K Likes - Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing mom, to all of the wonderful mamas in my family and to all of the other amazing mamas out there who hold the weight of the world on their shoulders, constantly juggling 15 things at once, and go about things as if it’s just another day. For the first time in probably 20 years my mom got to spend Mother’s Day with all of her children and grandchildren and great grandchild under the same roof together. I love you so much mom. What a perfect day. Happy Mother’s Day everyone.  #mothersday

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Caption : Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing mom, to all of the wonderful mamas in my family and to all of the other amazing mamas out there who hold the weight of the world on their shoulders, constantly juggling 15 things at once, and go about things as if it’s just another day. For the first time in probably 20 years my mom got to spend Mother’s Day with all of her children and grandchildren and great grandchild under the same roof together. I love you so much mom. What a perfect day. Happy Mother’s Day everyone. #mothersday
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 894 Likes - What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy.  Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling.  Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news.  After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin

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Caption : What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy. Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling. Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news. After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 894 Likes - What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy.  Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling.  Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news.  After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin

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Caption : What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy. Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling. Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news. After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 894 Likes - What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy.  Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling.  Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news.  After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin

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Caption : What awful news to receive. The last time I saw or spoke to Sam was December 1st of 2023. He had me on the show to promote a small part I had in a movie where I played a French woman. But to Sam nothing was small. Everything was a great achievement and he was always genuinely excited about all of it. Sam was a staple in Los Angeles for everything entertainment. He never met a stranger and was loved by literally everyone in Hollywood. Truly the kindest most genuine guy. Who would also often have me in stitches when the cameras stopped rolling. Anytime anyone had anything to promote or report or something they wanted people to know about, you’d hear the words “Call Sam.” It didn’t matter if you were an A list lead of a film or just starting out, Sam treated you the same and appreciated you all the same and was always happy to help you. I cannot believe he is gone. There will forever be a massive hole in Los Angeles morning shows entertainment news. After all, ever since I can remember he has been synonymous with Los Angeles morning entertainment news. Love you Sam Rubin. You will be so so missed. But your memory will be eternal my friend. Sending so much love and prayers to his wife and children and his @ktla5news family. 💔💔💔🙏🏻 #samrubin
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
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Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 884 Likes - Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one.  I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol.  We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia

884 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Throw back to all of Alexandra’s Halloween costumes since year one. I have to say the Greek Yiayia is still my very favorite. Clearly it was NOT her favorite. Lol. We even made a walker out of PVC pipe. 😂😂😂. Happy Halloween everyone. #yiayia #ghost #lamb #bumblebee #unicorn #poppytroll #princessleia
Likes : 884
Debbie Matenopoulos - 860 Likes - Impromptu Hotel Hallway Photo Shoot on the way to the actual shoot! 😂 When @darrellredleaf and @craiggangi are involved, if there is good lighting,  a photo shoot will occur whether you like it or not. 😋 I’ve known both of these incredibly talented humans for over 25 years and trust them completely, so I do what I’m told.😜 Swipe to see them bossing me around in behind the scenes video of these pics. The house keeper in the hallway thought we were nuts. Love ya both fellas🤣🤣🤣 #photoshoot #glam

860 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Impromptu Hotel Hallway Photo Shoot on the way to the actual shoot! 😂 When @darrellredleaf and @craiggangi are involved, if there is good lighting, a photo shoot will occur whether you like it or not. 😋 I’ve known both of these incredibly talented humans for over 25 years and trust them completely, so I do what I’m told.😜 Swipe to see them bossing me around in behind the scenes video of these pics. The house keeper in the hallway thought we were nuts. Love ya both fellas🤣🤣🤣 #photoshoot #glam
Likes : 860
Debbie Matenopoulos - 860 Likes - Impromptu Hotel Hallway Photo Shoot on the way to the actual shoot! 😂 When @darrellredleaf and @craiggangi are involved, if there is good lighting,  a photo shoot will occur whether you like it or not. 😋 I’ve known both of these incredibly talented humans for over 25 years and trust them completely, so I do what I’m told.😜 Swipe to see them bossing me around in behind the scenes video of these pics. The house keeper in the hallway thought we were nuts. Love ya both fellas🤣🤣🤣 #photoshoot #glam

860 Likes – Debbie Matenopoulos Instagram

Caption : Impromptu Hotel Hallway Photo Shoot on the way to the actual shoot! 😂 When @darrellredleaf and @craiggangi are involved, if there is good lighting, a photo shoot will occur whether you like it or not. 😋 I’ve known both of these incredibly talented humans for over 25 years and trust them completely, so I do what I’m told.😜 Swipe to see them bossing me around in behind the scenes video of these pics. The house keeper in the hallway thought we were nuts. Love ya both fellas🤣🤣🤣 #photoshoot #glam
Likes : 860