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Tribute to the Long Lost Locks

This blog is dedicated to my children who felt the need to inform me of the situation. They did so gingerly, too. Even posting on my wall.
Once every couple years, something knocks me through a loop and saddens me. The death of Ronald Reagan made me mourn for weeks, Charlton Heston’s death, even 5 years later is still real to me, one of my husbands left me – as painful as that was, it passed. But … this … this … I’m still not sure I’ll recover.
Professional Wrestler Triple H, my future 4th ex...

40 is NOT the new 30. It's still 40.

Lately there has been a rash of articles how 40 is the new 30. Which I guess means 45 is the new 35. I’m really not able to figure this one out, because no matter how you look at it you are still 40.
At forty I didn’t go to the DMV and the lady there tell me that I was in luck, my license would now reflect that I was thirty. Some weird new thing where the clock sets back. Daylight savings time for age.
The basis for the articles state that we exercise more and look younger than our previous gen...

Really? Time to Grow up. Disrespect is NOT funny or cool

So, maybe I’m grouchy because it’s four in the morning. I want to work on my novel but the freaking jackhammer and truck ripping the asphalt outside my house makes concentrating impossible. However it is fueling a good blog rage.
Since the pilgrims landed in this fine country, people have disagreed on the way things should go, who should lead, and so forth. You know what, that’s absolutely fine. That’s what makes this country great. We can disagree, speak out, be heard … sometimes not.
However...

Movie Review - 2016: Obama's America

Those in the far right wishing to throw a tea party for an all out Anti-Obama bashing film will be sorely disappointed. Those on the far left who want to scream ‘outrage’ and throw a tantrum over biased political rhetoric ... will also be sorely disappointed.
But those in the middle, even if they teeter more to an extreme, will find a solid debate film in the new documentary, 2016: Obama’s America.
A highs and lows documentary that is filled with post movie going conversation and activities. Ye...

So you want to leave a bad review?

Okay let’s face it, most people, and I stress ‘most’ don’t want to be negative, most don’t want to leave a negative review, but there are times when it is a must.
I have spoken to many readers who have repeatedly told me that when they read negative reviews, there are certain things that they gloss over and things that make them dismiss the bad review all together.
As an Indy author, I have received my share of negative reviews.  I also have read, via other Indy authors, a load of negative...

Just one more then I'll stop ... maybe

It's election year and I take you back to October 1, 2004. I'm thinking about maybe posting a blog or two that talked about the antics (Funny) of the post divorce guy I dated. He was known simply as W.

And here's the short October 2004 blog

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The Debates ....Now, who would have guessed I would blog about the debates? Just about anyone who knows me.
I will give my fair and honest opinion. I was a little upset that George didn't do better. Kerry was well rehearsed, an...

Jackie Time Machine: Election year, 7/4/2004

Another trip through my Jackie style Xanga time machine. In honor of election year, this will give you a glimpse of my state of mind.

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I’m so dizzy, my head is spinning … July 4, 2004
For those of us who recall that song, I hope you start singing it right now.
You know, I get a call about seeing the Vice President, and when you get a call you think. I’m a special invite. Well, that was just a way to get everyone there.
We went, it wasn’t a wasted trip. I too...

The Xanga Time Machine: Going back eight years

Thought, I'd take you through a Jackie style time machine to look at my mindset 8 years ago during the presidential elections. This Blog was from July 31st, 2004

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Saturday, July 31, 2004George ...
Pretty much, I am obsessed with the fact that in less than 10 hours, I will be in shouting distance of George Bush. Suffice to say, with the VIP passes I am a nut case. Now, I spoke to the RNC and they said I wasn't allowed to bring my cool George Bush poster, but they d...

Another Sneak Peak of my Next Release

And the Heavens Shall Fall - Tentative Release Date August  2012
Synopsis
When an earthquake flattens New York City, the devastation is phenomenal and loss of life beyond comprehension. The world is in shock.
More than that, it is the first sign.
The chosen few can see it.
A firefighter, newspaperman, thief, engineer, bride and a priest are all strangers across the country thrown together. All of them believe it is the beginning of the end. Together they work diligently to try to save humanit...

Freaking Miracle Carpet Stain remover.

Had to share because I am still amazed. Baby Frank went into my room to wake me from my nap. Only this time, instead of his normal routine, he went into my closet, got into a box of Halloween makeup and pulled out a large tube of bright, blood red make up.
While I slept and his mother downstairs, he proceeded to not only get it all over his hands but huge globs of this stuff on my light carpet. I’m talking huge. Not wanting to get in trouble with me he sneaks down stairs. Imagine Ver...