Gorgeous!

There are few animals in the world as beautiful as this cat. He is wonderfully sweet and gentle with everyone. It makes me happy to know he brings my mom such joy. I wish I could borrow him for a couple of days to come and teach my devil cat how to behave properly.

Still In A Turkey Haze...

Thanksgiving got off to a wonderful start with my two beautiful nephews. William was paying more attention to me then usual... which I loved. I feel so lucky to have gotten this wonderful picture. Have you ever seen more beautiful eyes? He's going to have to beat the ladies off with a stick.

Harry was so excited to help his Vo put the finishing touch on dinner. He devoured an entire plate of pickles and olives without even thinking twice. Boy definitely has a healthy appetite. I can just imagine how much food he gobbled throughout the day.

Great food, wonderful company, reflection, thanks, and laughs. A great day was had by all.

Lance And Lacey Robbed!

Okay, so I originally tuned into Dancing With The Stars this season to see how well Susan Lucci would fair. Unfortunately, she failed to live up to my expectations and hopes. It's a good thing I found myself falling in love with another couple. Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer were stealing my heart with each performance. Each week the duo noticeably improved. The energy they had and attention they commanded was unrivalled. Going into the finale, I was sure the two remaining couples would be Brooke and Derek and Lance and Lacey. It became obvious after the judges final scores that Brooke and Derek were going to be awarded top prize. I took comfort in the fact that Lance and Lacey would surely secure second place. My jaw hit the floor when Warren and Kym took the honor and Lance and Lacey fell to third place. It is my humble opinion that no one in the competition this year worked harder than Lance Bass. If I were awarding the trophy, he definitely would have been crowned champion.

Happy Thanksgiving!

These two are just the cutest little couple. I wonder how long they've been together? Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday.

Thank You!

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge great work. Melissa Claire Egan as Annie Novak McDermott Lavery is inspired! This actress and character are the only enjoyable aspect of AMC right now. While crazy Annie may seem over-the-top at times, Ms. Egan possesses the amazing ability to turn shit into gold effortlessly. I hope these hack writers find a way to keep MCE and Annie around forever!

Movie Star Kitten...

I love this shot. Had to edit it down but I think it looks good. She looks like she's waiting for Mr. DeMille to take a closeup.

Disappointing Mishmash...

I couldn't even make it through Raw this week. Everything from the way the show started to storyline progression seemed strange. Was all excited to get Survivor Series Sunday... until I saw the complete lineup. Honestly, there isn't a single match I'm interested in. Whose bright idea was it to mix heels and faces in the traditional elimination matches? This is ridiculous. It seems as though the creative team got bored halfway through planning this show. My advice to anyone mulling this purchase, just wipe your ass with the forty bucks and save yourself the agony of watching. Total disappointment!

Action Figures!

Raven, Abyss, AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett

These are my wrestling action figures. My collection used to be much more extensive. Only my favorites are left

Virus!

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. My computer got a virus, and I had to start everything from scratch. Everything seems to be up and running now. I was totally lost without a properly functioning machine. Thank goodness we're back on track.

MEM Or NWO?

So, there's a new heel faction in TNA. The Main Event Mafia is made up of a bunch of veterans looking for respect. I'll admit, at first glance, the assembled team seemed rather impressive. Further inspection made me realize that most of them are way past their prime and doing whatever they can to hold on to their perceived spot. Sting has been nothing but useless since setting foot in TNA. Kevin Nash has never been worthy of the praise and pushes he's gotten. Kurt Angle is ridiculously overhyped and hasn't delivered in any way. Booker T is flatout lame. Scott Steiner is not even worth a second glance.

Their opposition consist of "young up-and-comers" trying to advance in a company that doesn't encourage it. Maybe I'd be more enthused if the scenario wasn't so familiar. This isn't 1996. Oh, and can someone please tell me why the group we're supposed to be behind is constantly made out to look like the bad side of a squash match? It's impossible to get into something when you're led to believe the opposing team are jobbers. Vince Russo should never be allowed near wrestling again.

Meet Rupert...

Isn't he adorable? My cousin Jill decided to give him a home. I would have taken him if I were allowed. I think the name fits him perfectly.

2009, The Year Of Streisand?

Not long ago, I reported that Barbra is in the studio recording a new album. Upon further digging, I found out that fans should expect far more than an album in the coming year. Yentl will finally see life on DVD in February. Barbra seems set to reprise her role of Roz Focker in the upcoming Meet The Little Focker, to be released holiday 2009. A box set of all of Streisand's concerts, which will include the previously unreleased Live In Concert-2006 and the DVD debut of the Anaheim version of The Concert is supposedly on tap as well. As if that weren't enough, rumors of a concert tour have begun swirling. 2009 may very well end up being the year of Streisand.

Grass Always Greener?

I've been doing some research lately and it seems very few people are happy with the current direction of All My Children. This got me thinking. For many years, under head writer Megan McTavish, fans complained the show was too dark, serious, and uneven. Many people assumed that a change in power and vision could only mean an upward climb. Barbara Essenstein and James Harmon Brown were next. Would they be able to undo the considerable amount of damage done under the previous regime? Their track record wasn't exactly stellar. They were crafting stories for Port Charles when it was canceled. Many Guiding Light fans claim the duo responsible for one of the worst periods in its history. Initially, their AMC tenure seemed promising, with tighter stories, more diverse character interaction, and better dialogue. However, as time passed, little changed. Inability to write engrossing storylines, or create three dimensional characters were just a few issues that had people wishing Essenstein and Brown suffer the same fate as their predecessor.

Wishes were granted when it was announced that Charles Pratt Jr. would try his hand at the mess. While he is receiving a more favorable reaction then others on the whole, there are things being done that are downright baffling. Can anyone tell me how I'm supposed to emotionally invest in an actor, character, or story when I know from the start its only short-term? Signing high-profile actors to day-player roles is utterly pointless. You know it's bad when a show you love more than just about anything is only being watched out of habit. Another thing, supposedly devastating disasters don't mean anything without far-reaching consequences. It's not all supposed to run together in a big blur.

While comparing the aforementioned writers, I realized something. As loud as we all screamed for Ms. McTavish's head on a platter, she's the only one who made me feel something. Essenstein, Brown, and Pratt have been unable to accomplish that goal. One should always way the pros and cons of a situation as precisely as possible. Feeling indifferent is the worst thing that can happen. I've almost reached that point. Remember, though it may appear to be, the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Streisand Recording New Album!

Extra, extra! Barbra Streisand has commenced work on a new album. During a recent interview, Streisand said that her latest effort will be infused with sounds of jazz and blues. Produced by Diana Krall, the album is expected to hit shelves in early to mid February.

My New Wheels!

Check out my new ride! I was shocked when the 'rents gave me this wonderful gift. I'm riding in style now, and couldn't be happier!

Rockin' The Do!

Something different. I think I like it. Probably will keep it up until the holidays and then go normal.

Someone's In The Kitchen...

I've been wanting to make something with cherries for a couple of weeks now. Didn't feel like doing the traditional pie. Fooled around and this is what came of it. Don't know exactly what to call it... except tasty.

Lounging Around...

She has such a hard life. I don't know how she makes it through.

Heroism...

First things first. Is it me, or did Krystal and JR seem almost entirely unmoved by Babe's death? Krystal managed to squeeze out a single tear at the service. That was it. Don't even get me started on everyone kissing a corpse. Disgusting! David returns, hurling accusations at anyone in his line of vision. Though it's early in the game, I'll admit to liking the direction David seems to be headed. Suing for sole custody of Little Adam is brilliant. Sure, David has committed his fair share of crimes. If someone were to take the time and compare records side by side, it's my bet JR would leave David looking like Santa.. If all goes according to plan for Dr. Destruction, JR's world is going to explode. I love it!

Ryan and Annie hatch a brilliant plan to rescue Emma themselves. The kidnapper demands ten million, of which Greenlee gives the majority. It's funny how Annie still insists on ripping Greens at every turn. Annie decides to go off alone to deliver the ransom and gets shot for her troubles. All this drama and Emma is no closer to being found. Wake me when it's over.

Rebecca arrives to take Natalia home. The initial meeting between Rebecca and Angie was a bit of a letdown. Angie is way too calm and understanding for my taste. It's also a little strange that the two of them are so tolerant of one another. Natalia and Frankie are the only ones putting the blame where it belongs, squarely on Jesse's shoulders.

Taylor is left unable to walk after her little tumble. I'm so glad she told Zach where to go because no one else seems to have the balls. Jake is going to assist in Taylor's rehabilitation and fall in love in the process. My heart goes out to Amanda. Constantly being unlucky in love must really chip away at your self esteem. I hope she wises up quick before she falls for David.

Bianca and Reese are sweet. Their love was obvious as Reese proposed. While the odds of them actually making it to the altar are slim, I hope they're happy as long as possible.

Halloween '08...

Happy belated Halloween, everyone! The farm was hoppin' this year. My sister was nice enough to come pick me up. Unfortunately, since I was without a wheelchair, I spent the evening unable to move. With an abundance of adorable surrounding me, it really didn't matter. Harry wore his beloved monkey costume, while William was the most adorable bee I've ever seen. A few visitors popped in throughout the evening with great costumes. My nephew Connor was cute beyond words in his little turkey ensemble. My cousin Erin and her husband stopped by for a quick hello with their beautiful kids. I usually don't enjoy Halloween but this was definitely a good time. If you're wondering why there aren't any pictures, apparently my camera decided to be stupid and not save them. Oh, well. There's always next year.