Yes, I’m quite a fan of this show. I think it’s unique, charming and fun. The cast has great chemistry, obviously love what they do, and I haven’t even mentioned the talent yet.. they sound great! It’s nice to have a quality show back on the air.. One that is positive, sounds good and most of all – feels good. I plan to feature more info about the show and it’s cast in the weeks and months ahead.

By the way, the new episodes begin Tuesday April 13th. If you missed any of last season, you can watch full episodes on fox.com/glee.

Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox. It focuses on a high school show choir (also known as a glee club), called “New Directions!”, set within the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. The pilot episode of the show was broadcast after American Idol on May 19, 2009, and the first season began airing on September 9, 2009. On September 21, 2009, Fox officially gave the series a full-season pick-up. Glee aired its mid-season finale on December 9, 2009 and is currently on a 4-month hiatus before returning on April 13, 2010 with the remaining 9 episodes of the season. On January 11, 2010, Fox President, Kevin Reilly announced at the Television Critics Association winter press tour that Glee has been renewed for a second season. (From wikipedia)

2010 is here and in full swing. On this 11th day of this first month, of this new year, I find myself thinking about the changes I made in 2009 and my hopes for the months ahead in 2010. I don’t normally do the whole resolutions thing, but I do see the importance of contemplating what’s most important, setting goals and making plans for oneself.. whether that be on January 1st, or April 1st. It’s just a good idea.

So, back in August of 2009, I posted briefly about trying out a vegetarian lifestyle.  I started a vegetarian diet in July ‘09 actually, and it stuck. I enjoyed it, and still do – 7 months later. I can’t do Vegan as it’s just too restrictive for me, but the Pescetarian way suits me very well. This is a change I plan to keep and continue with for a long time to come.. along with consuming more whole foods and organic foods in general. It makes me feel good, healthy and positive. I’m trying to also exercise more, though I’m not much of an exercise fan. My work on the computer finds me quite sedentary, so I have to make myself stop working, get up, out, and active. I take a walk almost every day which helps too.

Back in October, I posted information about some pain I was experiencing and researched. Cubital tunnel syndrome is what I diagnosed myself with, and unfortunately, am still dealing with. It got worse in December and then just recently, in the last couple of weeks, has improved some.. so I have hope that it is finally healing. I have spent quite a lot of time with the one of those ACE bandages on.. the one for the elbow, which I think has helped. I’m hopeful it is getting better.. slowly.

For years now, it’s been an important pursuit of mine to be positive. I’ve been trying to make physical and emotional changes in my life that promote positivity in and around me. It’s not always easy, but it will always be something I work on/strive for and I think I’m doing pretty well. I see this as so much more than just a positive attitude.. it’s a way of life. It’s what you seek, what you promote, what you say and what you do.  It’s my belief that when you give out positive energy, you receive it back as well. I think it’s a conscience choice people make. Positive, Negative.. they are directions. You can choose one direction or the other.

I hope your new year is off to a good start so far. If you’ve set goals or made plans for yourself, I wish you success with them. Whatever you do, I hope much happiness follows.

- Karlyn

Wishing you plenty of wonderful Holiday Joy!

Writer’s block is a common ailment among writers, whether it is a news reporter under a deadline or a student trying to finish a report. If you are a blogger, you may find yourself suffering from “blogger’s block”, the condition of not knowing what to put in your blog.

Your blog should feature your voice. It is easy to find reprint articles when you feel stuck, but try to avoid putting them in your blog. You can publish a reprint article on your website and create a blog post that links to it, but keep the blog content your own. This will enable your readers to get a feel for your personality, as well as develop a relationship with you.

The media is a great place to find things to blog about. Watch the local news, read the paper, or check media websites. Take a look at what is going on in the world and spin the stories into a tale for your readers. If you have a website about home schooling and come across a news clip that features something they would find interesting, by all means, blog about it. After you give your opinion on the story, link to the original news source as a convenience for your readers. They may find your post so interesting; they’ll want to read the original story, too.

You can blog about your affiliate programs and make money at the same time. If you are an affiliate for something, find a way to create a blog post about it. You can review the item, give tips on how to use the item and so forth. You will have something to write about, and if your reader clicks on your link and purchases the item, you’ll make money at the same time.

Blogs are also a great way to promote your website. Let your readers know when you have made a change to your site, such as publishing a new article. Create a blog post that contains the first few lines of the article to tease your readers, as well as a link to the page that features the full text.

Keep your posts timely and helpful. If it is almost Thanksgiving, adding a post with tips on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day isn’t timely or helpful. However, a turkey recipe or a how-to post that explains a quick and easy craft in the shape of a pilgrim would be both timely and helpful.To help your readers stay up to date with the new posts that you add, you can install a feed burner. There are different feed services to choose from, including free ones. Once you register, you will be given a small amount of HTML to add to your blog. Your readers can choose to subscribe and have your new posts delivered to their email or computer’s home page.

I was recently relieved to find out that coffee has benefits. Yay for coffee! Ok, so here is the benefit roundup.

Coffee helps relieve headaches and depression. I can’t personally verify the depression issue, but I can surely confirm the fact that it help those nasty headaches.. indeed!

Coffee is rich in Magnesium, which is something we are falling short of lately. We need it and coffee is helping to replace it. Cool, huh?

Did you know coffee was rich in antioxidants? Antioxidants are important because they help fight cancer. Therefor, coffee helps fight cancer!

Coffee also helps with our digestion. Yes, it helps keep our systems running smooth! Doctors actually recommend a cup or two to help move things along through our intestines they way they should and help reduce your risk of colon cancer.

Coffee drinkers have less chance of developing liver cirrhosis. In fact; coffee drinking can actually offset some of the negative side affects of heavy smoking like heart disease and liver damage.

Amazing, I think!

I’m going to grab another cuppa! Wanna join me?

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I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion.  ~ Henry David Thoreau

There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has all the dispassionateness of a disembodied soul, and something of its inconceivable mystery.  ~ Joseph Conrad

Where there is no imagination there is no horror.  ~ Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.

‘Tis the night – the night
Of the grave’s delight,
And the warlocks are at their play;
Ye think that without
The wild winds shout,
But no, it is they – it is they.
~ Arthur Cleveland Coxe

Eat, drink and be scary.  ~ Author Unknown

When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.
~Author Unknown

I’ll bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween.  ~ Author Unknown