Elections are Over!!!!

Thank God!!!! If I had to hear one more trash commercial, or get one more automated call, I think I would actually start shooting politicians on site! Who came up with the idea of badgering voters to get there vote. For the ones that my mind was not already made up on, smear ads made me vote for the other guy, especially if they did not retaliate. I love our elctoral rights, but the process needs a lot of work. I am so happy I don't have to worry about it for another 2 years!!

Family and Funerals

It's always interesting to see what happens when family comes together. I am lucky enough to have both my parents come from big families. Unfortunately, my mom's side has had a lot of deaths, so for over thirty years, I have been attending funerals.
Until I was a teenager, I thought "funeral" was another name for a family reunion. There were people I only saw at wakes, I'd get my face pinched by women I never saw again, and I played with a multitude of "cousins" (first, second, third, once removed, and play).
It wasn't until the death of Grandaddy (my mother's father), when I was twelve, that I truly understood the REAL purpose of these gatherings. Funerals are designed to say goodbye to a loved one, to remember and mourn the passing of a special person in your life.
But the wonderful thing about family, even sad occasions can bring joy. Because, whatever the reason, it IS good to see people you rarely get a chance to be with. They are gathering for the same reason as you - to say goodbye to a loved one. Sharing grief, even with people you only see in times of sadness, can ease your pain. And catching up with cousins you haven't seen since the last sad occasion, can often help remember happier times.
I've included a photo show link for any who's interested in seeing the family of Isaac Lee, Sr. celebrate and remember him.

Back after a Break

Okay, I know it's been awhile, but I'm back now. Had one interesting event after another, but bottom line is This is my first blog and I'm just not used to writing. After I get it together, I'm going to post some pics and tell all about the great time had in Atlanta with the wonderful ladies of the Georgia Romance Writers Group. I also hope to post some family pics from my grandfather's funeral and the resulting get together. It was the first time in over thirty years that all my grandfather's children were in one place at one time. Family history in the making. For now, just wanted to get back in the saddle (another adventure to come) and practice sharing with all those who care to see.

Losing Loved Ones

My Grandfather, the last one left, passed away Friday. He would have been 82 in October, so he had a long life. He lived in a small town in Louisiana, so I didn't get to see him very often, but when I was a child, I adored him. He was everything a grandfather should be, fun, generous, and he spoiled me rotten. It makes me sad that my younger cousins never knew him the way I did. He had funny nicknames for all of us in my group, and I was Too. Still don't know why, but it makes me smile everytime I think of those names.
His funereal is this Wednesday, so I'll be away for a little while. Guess I'll feel more like sharing when I get back.

Losing Weight - The hard way

Okay, so you can tell from the pic that I'm a big girl. Have been one all my life and, althou I've tried losing weight (many, many times), I try to be comfortable in my skin. My younger sister has opted for weight loss surgery and I want to be supportive. I also don't want her to turn into a skinny heifer while I'm still fighting to stay in Lane Bryant sizes. Therefore, I have decidied to join her diet. No surgery (I can't afford it and not sure I'd get it if I could), but I'm going to try to follow the diet she's been put on, from the full liquid diet for six (that's right, SIX) weeks, to the exercise plan, and vitamin regimen.

So consider me the control group, the group working on (HA HA) willpower alone. This plan starts tonite at Midnight, so wish me luck.

Reading In Death the series and realized....

JD Robb, AKA Nora Roberts, is one of the best writers out there. I am rereading - for the first time since the first time - her In Death series from the beginning. Let me just say, it's SOOO much better the second time around. Even knowing the ending doesn't spoil the journey. For those that don't know, In Death is a series about the cases of Homicide Detective Eve Dallas. The series starts with the case that introduces Eve to her soon to be husband Roarke, a Gazillionaire with a shady past, but a cleaned up present.
This series is my favorite of its genre because it has evolved with each book, while staying true to the premise that started it all. with each book, you get a wonderful story, engaging characters, and layers of their lives are revealed.
And if I sound like I'm talking about real people, that's just how good Ms. Roberts is at her craft.

Okay, My first official post will be on the tv show most on my brain..... Grey's Anatomy. If you don't know what it's about, I can't speak your language as you must be from another planet. I can only say that the anticipation is KILLING ME!!!!! I MUST KNOW!

1. Who will Meredith pick? - If she picks McDreamy, she needs a McCTSCAN. he lost all points by exploiting her weakspot - him. Not to mention, holding on to his wife with one hand, and reaching for Mer with the other.
2. Will Christine stand by Burke? - Christine playing the supportive girlfriend? Missing key surgeries to assist Burke in therapy? Will it happen? Can she do it?
3. What will Izzie do now? - Can I just say once more (this has been my summer rant) KILLING DENNY WAS BOGUS!!!! so now that he's gone, what will Izzie do? she's still on the show, but apparently won't be a doctor?
4. Can George and Callie last? - I actually like Callie, and I love the way she loves George, but can he finally get over Meredith and stay happy?

These and other burning questions -- feel free to add your own -- are about to be answered in less than 8 days.... CAN YOU STAND THE WAIT????