Dan J Kroll

My View From Beyond the Gates: Life Happens. We Adjust. How do you adjust to life lifeing? That's been the struggle for a bunch of our Beyond The Gates faves. Find out how it's going and where things might be headed.

I've posted my new #BeyondTheGates column a little earlier than normal. This week I talk cotillion, Nicole's dating life, Jacob going undercover, Leslie's unlikely partners, Dani's return to modeling, lines of the week, reader feedback, and more. #BTG #Soapsky
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My View From Beyond the Gates: A Serious Case of Main Character Syndrome Not everyone can be the star of the movie, but that doesn't stop people from thinking that they are the main character. Beyond the Gates commentary by Dan J Kroll (Feb 6, 2026)

Need a quick catch up on last week's #BeyondTheGates? Check out my latest #BTG commentary for all the highlights, quick takes, memorable lines, and more! #Soapsky danjkroll.com/blog/my-view...

#BTG / My new #BeyondTheGates commentary is posted. This week I talk a lot about Anita (her hair and that smackdown of Anastasia), the plasma theft ring, Derek, Nicole 2.0, Caroline's new car, burning questions, lines of the week, reader feedback, and more. danjkroll.com/blog/btg260206

General Hospital Commentary: How To Get Away With Murder People keep getting away with murder on General Hospital. Is it good soapy drama or should justice prevail -- at least once in a while?

Also, my former #TwoScoops columnist @LizMastersSC's new #GH column is also up early. Please give it a read if you have some time tonight. danjkroll.com/blog/general...

My View From Beyond the Gates: A Serious Case of Main Character Syndrome Not everyone can be the star of the movie, but that doesn't stop people from thinking that they are the main character. Beyond the Gates commentary by Dan J Kroll (Feb 6, 2026)

If you're a night owl, I've just posted my latest #BeyondTheGates commentary. You can give it a read before everyone else here. I talk about the Anita/Anastasia smackdown, Anita cutting her hair, discuss the Impaler, and offer a lot of quick #BTG takes danjkroll.com/blog/btg260206

Hey #BeyondTheGates family! What are your thoughts on this week's shows? What at the highlights, lowlights, and moments that had you posting on #Soapsky? I'd like to include some in my #BTG commentary that drops on Saturday, so please share them here!

My View From Beyond the Gates: From Zero to Shakespeare The seeds of drama have been planted and Fairmont Crest is about to reap what has been sowed. Beyond the Gates commentary for January 30, 2026.

Wrap up your weekend with me at the Fairmont Crest country club. There's a lot to talk about. Are Jacob, Smitty, and Kat in danger? Are Chadison done? Is Tomas about to become interesting? Is Derek going to become an arsonist? #BTG #BeyondTheGates
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Can NC handle 10 inches of snow?

Sorry for the panic!!! 😬

It would be interesting to see if this does happen how Kat will respond. I remember an episode of the Jeffersons where George gave the Grand Wizard CPR and the guy said he'd rather have had George let him die. Would Kat resent Eva more for saving her?

Glad it’s not your last. I still think it will be flipped and Eva will need something from Kat. It’s too obvious when they make anvils about Kat needing something. Please surprise me.

She stared off with a bear. A little frost bite on her lady bits is nothin'!

This should say "latest," not "last." Autocorrect changed my intent... unless it knows something I don't.

Stupid autocorrect. L-a-t-e-s-t. I don't know why it keeps changing it. It also HATES "K-i-a-l."

My View From Beyond the Gates: From Zero to Shakespeare The seeds of drama have been planted and Fairmont Crest is about to reap what has been sowed. Beyond the Gates commentary for January 30, 2026.

Hey #BeyondtheGates fans! I've posted my last commentary and I'd appreciate if you could give it a read. I talk about suddenly liking Tomas (I know, I'm shocked, too!), the undercover job, Dark Derek, some casting news, lines of the week and more. #BTG #SoapsSky
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Seriously? Our people in Hillsborough and Greensboro said it was snowing last night already... is it not happening any more?

My View From Beyond the Gates: From Zero to Shakespeare The seeds of drama have been planted and Fairmont Crest is about to reap what has been sowed. Beyond the Gates commentary for January 30, 2026.

My latest #BeyondTheGates commentary, "Zero to Shakespeare" is posted. This week I talk about all the drama that will undoubtedly pop off in February "Sweeps." Plus a Tomas surprise, a new Kat worry, the #YR crossover, lines of the week, and more. #BTG #Soapsky danjkroll.com/blog/my-view...

That was one of the songs I cut to make it to five. Alanis also got cut in order to follow the rules.

Thank you. It was tough limiting the picks to five, so I picked ones that I thought covered as much area as possible.

kd lang "Constant Craving"
Bryan Adams "Heaven"
Anne Murray "You Needed Me"
Celine Dion "Stand By Your Side"
Neil Young "Heart of Gold"

kd lang "Constant Craving"
Bryan Adams "Heaven"
Anne Murray "You Needed Me"
Celine Dion "Stand By Your Side"
Neil Young "Heart of Gold"
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The bunny can smell a pear from 100 feet away. I can't even enjoy my fruit in peace! 🐰🐇

My View From Beyond the Gates: The End of Apology Season Living life without regrets doesn't meant you won't have to apologize. It also doesn't come without danger. Beyond the Gates commentary for January 23, 2026.

Snowed in? Check out my thoughts on last week's Beyond the Gates in my latest commentary, "The End of Apology Season." #BTG #BeyondTheGates
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My View From Beyond the Gates: The End of Apology Season Living life without regrets doesn't meant you won't have to apologize. It also doesn't come without danger. Beyond the Gates commentary for January 23, 2026.

My latest #BeyondTheGates commentary is posted. This week I have advice for Kat, thoughts on Love in the Afternoon, wonder what's on Joey's USB drive, and fear that a few characters might be in danger. Plus lines of the week, reader feedback, & more #BTG.
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The scene today between Anita and Sharon was incredibly touching. Well written, well acted, and showed the importance of seasoned women in life and in soaps.

Hey #BeyondtheGates fans! I am working on my weekly commentary and want to include some of your thoughts. Was are some of your hot talks on the show this week? What were your favorite moments? Please share them with me. #BTG

It's not much of a confidence boost to a non-16yo either! 😆 A woman who must have been in her 80s said, "Hmm. Isn't that something..." as I struggled to get the door to "see" me.

So... slightly concerned. I've been to four different stores today and the automatic doors haven't opened or recognized me. It took someone else stepping in front for the doors to open...

Nah humbug. ❄️ #KrollManor

Bee explores a red and yellow sunflower.

Bee on a raspberry flower with green fruits developing all around.

Bee on a chive blossom.

Hummingbird is interested in raspberry flowers.

I think about my garden all the time. I think about the little pollinators I feed -- insect and bird. They come for the pollen and nectar from my ornamental flowers and discover the flowers on the fruits, herbs, and vegetables too. We all benefit. :)