I love to be entertained. I’d say it’s one of my favorite hobbies. I love a good book, a well-written television show, and everything about going to the movies. Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Mad Men are my most recent loves. I couldn’t wait for the next book, that next episode, the next film. But [...]
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Downton Abbey: Best Surprise of 2011
Posted in Books, Genre Writing, Lily's Whenever Whatever, Movies, Pop Culture, tagged 1910's, costumes, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey review, review, Season 1, Season 2, Titanic, World War I on January 10, 2012 | 4 Comments »
It was as if Harry put a Confundus charm on me…
Posted in Books, Lily's Whenever Whatever, Movies, Pop Culture, tagged Dragon Challenge, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Hogsmeade, Hogwarts, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on June 21, 2011 | 4 Comments »
I had the time of my life at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. After Matt denied my request to celebrate our fifth anniversary at Hogwarts, a.k.a. Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, I easily convinced my sister that we needed a “girl’s trip,” and fast. After only a day of planning, Reagan and I had [...]
Dear Oprah, I Take It All Back…
Posted in Books, Lily's Whenever Whatever, Pop Culture, tagged Oprah, Oprah's last show, OWN, The Judds on May 31, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Dear Oprah, I’ve had an “ah-ha” moment. Although I don’t (yet) have a gratitude journal, I am a recent Oprah convert. It was as if the clouds parted, my eyes were opened and I finally saw the light. For the last few months, I’ve really been enjoying your Farewell Season. I watched intently as you [...]