Rumors of my death...

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that I am indeed alive and well. The month surrounding the beginning of school is always insane! Plus I really haven't been doing that much outside of school. So, here is my last month in a nutshell.

1. Katrina - My deepest sympathies go out to all those whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. If I could take them all into my house and clothe and feed and hug them, I would. If you haven't already, please donate to an aid organization, not only this month, but every month until the Big Easy is back on its feet. The cleanup will be toxic and dangerous and rebuilding will take a while. We should be willing to support our fellow citizens for the long haul. As for the thousands of lost souls, may God bless them.

2. Punkin - My sweet baby is growing like a weed! He goes to get fixed on Saturday, and his Mama is a little nervous.
Isn't he precious?!? ( I know, I know, it's nauseating. Moving on...)

3. Movies - Amy's 2 second movie reviews - The Island 3 stars, pretty but forgettable; Dukes of Hazzard 4 stars, great 70's nostalgia, questionable casting choices; Red Eye 3 stars, loved Rachel McAdams, but a pretty flat script. On Netflix, Spartan was surprisingly good, A Very Long Engagement was pretty, but confusing, and the Manor House series was great.

4. TV - With the fall season upon us, my new absolutely-can't-miss favorites are Lost, Veronica Mars, Survivor:Guatemala, House, and Desperate Housewives. Newcomers Prison Break, Reunion, and Commander in Chief look promising. We'll see. For great TV dish, read Kristen's column each week. I love this girl!! If stalking was legal, I would be this girl's shadow in a heartbeat. :)

5. Serenity opens September 30! - If you haven't seen Firefly, see it. It's awesome. (You can rent in on 4 discs, or just buy it. It's worth it. It's also on SciFi on Friday evenings for the next few weeks.) If you can only see a few episodes, watch "Serenity", "Ariel", "Out of Gas", "Bushwhacked", and "Objects in Space" to get the gist of the series. Serenity, the film, picks up with the Firefly crew six months after the series ends. Please give the series (and the film) a chance. It is smart and clever and worth a look.