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Harry Potter Grows Old

You know the last scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? A glimpse into the happy future that Harry was able to provide for him and his friends? Well, I guess they've started to film that scene because I've got pictures of what Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Draco will look like! I personally cannot wait until the first part of Deathly Hallows is released in November. While the movies have never been as good as the books, they have most certainly gotten better with each installment. I feel that the last movie, in particular, deviated just enough from the book to keep the movie interesting while staying true to the spirit of the novel. Harry Potter FTW! If only J.K. Rowling would create a...

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Censoring Comments

Yesterday, reader Ashley asked in a comment: Do you have a problem with negative comments? I haven't noticed any, but you probably delete them. I am lucky that most of the people who choose to comment here are polite and courteous, if not overly supportive. However, I do get the nasty comment here and there and I must admit that it stings. That being said, I have NEVER deleted a comment (aside from spam). Even the ones that have called me names, attacked me for my personal and/or religious beliefs, or were just plain unwarranted. I do not want the visitors to this blog to feel like they're being censored. Sure, I may get upset and I will most likely write a rebuttal, but that is the...

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Have Mercy!

Since I had so much fun talking about a teenage crush yesterday, I thought I would start today on another one: Uncle Jesse from Full House. Notice I said "Uncle Jesse," not "John Stamos." It's because I have a habit of falling for characters as opposed to the actors who portray them. (Hence my tendency to fall for animated characters as well. Hello, Gambit from X-Men and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid!) And while I'm pretty sure that John Stamos is a typical celebrity, Uncle Jesse was a rebel with a heart of gold — a wild biker who gave up his bachelor life to help raise three little girls. And who can forget Uncle Jesse serenading Becky on their wedding day? I remember...

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