It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Yep! School is back on, yippee! I drove my 12 year old back to the Taj Mahal of learning this morning and kissed her goodbye as she headed back to learn more about the world and hopefully find a career where she can take good care of us when we are old. As much as I will miss her cheery smiles, her giggles and her company, I certainly will enjoy the lack of tween attitude and drama. I have tried very much to go back in time and replay those episodes of my life where I created moments just like these but for some reason, there must have been a glitch with my memory chip because I don't remember my teen years being so taxing! Maybe I need to ask Mom!

HE'S GR-EIGHT!!!

Mission Accomplish: 8 gold medals in 8 days.

"...for the land of the free, and the home of the Brave."

Congratulations Michael!

The Half-Blood Prince Trailer is out.

With young and mature audiences having zealously read the Harry Potter books, it seems only natural that movie versions would also feed the frenzy. As the anticipation for each new theatrical release mounts year after year, it isn't surprising to find fans and critics in awe with the quality of the screenplays and the unforgettable performances delivered by the now well known cast. I have to admit that my introduction to Harry Potter was one created out of boredom. I picked up the first installment "The Sorcerer's Stone" which was laying on a table, left to gather dust by a friend's young son. Little did I know that only a few days after I would finish this book, I would feverishly run to the store to see if I could put my hands on the next volume. Luckily for me I did and there and then my incredible and exciting adventure with Harry took root. I have felt excitement at every book release and at every movie premiere. This year is no exception. As I stared hypnotically at my first siting of The Half-Blood Prince trailer, it became clear to me that this new chapter would surpass the previous one as it conveyed the darkness I felt reading the book. The main attraction, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, nephew of Ralph Fiennes who plays Lord Voldemort. It was apparent to me that Hero, even at his young age has the talent to become a household name in the very near future. Based on the few seconds I've seen, his character portrayal of Tom Riddle is right on spot. From the darkness, the vulnerability and the soulless expressions, his delivery is chilling. With a recent change to the movie's original November 2008 released, my excitement will have to be in check until next summer. But I've got my ticket to Hogwarts right here with me and I'll board the train next July 2009 right on time at gate 9 3/4. I hope to see you there! Check out the original trailer below:


YouTube - [OFFICIAL] Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - HQ Teaser Trailer

LETS HUNKER DOWN AGAIN!

Here we go again! The hurricane season is finally delivering its first threatening storm towards Florida. As our local weather forecast seems to vary from day to day, it's become more and more evident that we will be visited by Fay within the next 5 days, either as a tropical storm or a hurricane. Lets just say that if Fay visits, I'll be hitting the road north for a couple of days. I have no inclination to stay put and witness the radical "swooning" of pine trees staring at me in front, beside and behind my house. Fortunately, Amelia Island has been spared from the many storms that swirled through Florida in the last 8 years. No major storms have hit our area since I've moved here but the locals have repeatedly mentioned that our 100 year mark has passed and that a major hit is eminent. So, if I stay silent for a few days, know that I'm comfortably sitting in a no wind zone watching The Weather Channel and praying I have a home to come back to. Hasta Luego Amigos!

Olympic GM Commercial - Song

If you have been watching the Olympics this week you might have seen the GM commercial playing to a song performed by a female singer. After a few times, I just couldn't believe how beautiful the song was and decided to investigate and find who owned this hynotic voice. Well here it is. This song is called The Story and is performed by Brandi Carlile. Readers, please feast! Here she is on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJa-KazVMYU

MICHAEL PHELPS TIES MARK SPITZ RECORD

If you have been following the Olympics, you've heard about Michael Phelps pursuit of 8 gold medals. After an unbelievable race today, he has now won 7 and has tied Mark Spitz's record set 36 years ago in 1972 at the Munich Games. Poetry in motion!

Can't Believe I'm Writing!

Hello World! Well, this is, I hope, the beginning of a great adventure. The thrills of writing, discovering, possibly debating but definitely sharing.

I want to convey a warm welcome to all of you who will read my daily thoughts and opinions and want to encourage everybody to join in and share your world with mine.