I am woefully behind on all things fandom and most especially Live Journaly (huh?)! Some of you may know that my sweet little momma has been in the hospital twice in the last week. She is there still ( Read more... )

Like you all I have run through every emotion today. I keep remembering sitting in my grandparents living room watching ATWT with my grandmother. I have seen so many comments about watching with Grandmas and Moms - and I did the same thing ( Read more... )

I grew up loving Donna Summer. And I love her to this day! Here is my little homage to my girl!

Nelson City Dance Hall
November 26, 2009
Deer In The Headlights Theater Troupe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOv7WT6EjbA

From Ailene -
1. You're stuck on an island for the rest of your life and while you have enough food and water resources to survive on, you only have one source of entertainment, a single book. Which one is it? "Always Looking Up" by Michael J Fox. It's wonderful and a tribute to the power of positive thinking. (or "Jake and Van - a Love Story ( Read more... )

Are you all like me - you hear a song on the radio that at one point in your life was very important to you.  And you realize you actually forgot to remember it?  God - I love when that happens.  These songs can take me back to a certain moment of time - that is how they can grab me.

The other day I heard The Voice by The Moody Blues.  I was so ( Read more... )

Wow - I did not think so many people would see what I wrote.  But the fact you all did read it and took the time to comment - well you have no idea how much that means to me.

Words of encouragement give a lift to a heavy heart.
William Thackeray

Peace and Love - Barbara

...I am not sure I know what it is anymore.  What do I have to offer everyone when all I see around me is so much talent and quick wit?  I promise I am not having a pity party and I have no plans to stop visiting any and all places that talk about the boys.   After 2 years they mean as much to me now as they did then.  Maybe more because of the ( Read more... )

I'm not a mom - well not a mom of the human variety.  We are the humans of a kitty cat named Hallie G Smith.  I strongly don't believe in calling a companion animal's human an "owner".  We don't own her - believe me if anything she owns us.  God we love this cat!  She was a barn cat from Shriner, Texas who was a day or two from being put down.  ( Read more... )

Okay - so I am posting this wondering if anyone in the whole wild world will give a shit about one thing I have to say!  Let's give it a go - shall we?

We went to see Star Trek yesterday.  I loved it - I mean really LOVED it.  It was a blast.  I can't remember the last time I went to a movie and my main reaction was how much fun I had watching it ( Read more... )