The end of an era

I had heard the rumors . . . but I was still shocked when ABC made the announcement that All My Children and One Life to Live were going to end their decades-long run on daytime television. All that is left is General Hospital.  


It has been years since I freed myself from being hostage by what I called "my stories" . . . the writing had become extremely weak and constantly insulted my intelligence.  It became ponderous to watch a story that I could predict.  When they started writing the veterans off the show to bring in younger characters, I knew they were making a huge mistake.  Loyal followers to a daytime soap identify with the characters they have watched for decades.  It angered me and I quit watching although I somewhat kept the soap opera pages active on my website.  


Having said that, it still makes me sad to see their run come to an end.  The "Love in the Afternoon" era is over.  So what's next?  More boring judge shows, talk shows, game shows?  It has all been done before . . . the soaps had been a daily escape from reality that never ended for so many of us . . .


Since I quit watching the soaps, I've tried not to get overly involved in other continuing programs.  I do love Celebrity Apprentice and watch it whenever I remember it is on.  So I watched it tonight.  It occurred to me when Mark McGrath was fired that society in general loves a trainwreck . . . perhaps that is why Gary Bussey was not fired. It is all about ratings that dysfunctionality attracts. Same concept as following Charlie Sheen becoming America's favorite trainwreck.  Is this what we have come to as a society?  Glorifying the trainwreck . . . the more scandalous and dysfunctional, the better?  How sad.


Here's a video by Sugar Ray, featuring Mark McGrath . . . his run is over on Celebrity Apprentice :(








Hey . . . it's Friday!  Have an awesome weekend :)

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Thank you followers :)

This is my favorite blog since it is a compilation of all of my blogs put together and a place for me to write random posts that don't fit in any of the other ones.  I am never at a loss of words!  


Thank you to all of my followers on GFC and Facebook for getting my new blog off the ground.  


Hopefully you will check out my other blogs and webspaces . . . click on the buttons at the sidebar of this blog to visit :)


There is always something not working correctly online to irritate me.  This time Blogger/GFC is randomly choosing blogs not to let me follow . . . what's up with that?  Sometimes I get an error message, sometimes I don't!


Musically, I have gotten stuck on the music of Roxette since the end of last week.  They are one of my favorite groups of all time.  One song in particular stuck in my head, so I created a new music video . . .









Since I posted one of my older music videos the other day, some of you mentioned you had not heard of Roxette and enjoyed the music . . . they are timeless . . . I love introducing new fans to their music!  Since my theme on my music blog has been favorite songs, I will be creating more music videos featuring my favorite songs from Roxette in the next week or so that will go with a blog post at Gina's Music Memories.  They will also be posted at my YouTube channel.


You may have noticed . . . I've cut back on my online activities to get some projects done around the house and as a result, my blogs are not being updated as often.  I'll be back to full speed soon . . .


Have a wonderful day :)

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"We don’t know what life will bring, 
so it is what we bring to life that matters."



Happy Friday!  Today is all about relaxing.  After a day of working outdoors and being away from the computer, I have been craving relaxation, listening to music and getting lost in cyberspace.  Life is good!


The music of Roxette is what I'm into today.  The following is a music video I created featuring one of my favorite Roxette songs for a mellow kind of mood. Check out Gina Alfani's YouTube Channel to check out most of the videos I have created . . . click on the button on the sidebar to get there.






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Have an awesome Friday!

The Awful Truth

Just like the ladies at Our Loonyverse, it is nothing against men . . . but this graphic was so cute, I just had to share it and participate in their linky.  Although I have met a few of these types in the past.  Stop by their blog if you would like to participate or just check out the entries from other bloggers.

What a gorgeous Florida day!  Diamond Lil and I spent the morning running some errands and went to the local cafe for some awesome cafe con leche and lunch.  There is something so special about your mom being your best friend . . . she's such an awesome lady and so much fun to be around. 

I came in to catch up on some computer stuff, but have changed into my comfy clothes and plan on going outside to work on my carport project and enjoy this gorgeous weather.

Hope you are all having an awesome day too :)

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Happy Monday!


There is nothing like sitting outside as night turns into day with a huge cup of coffee.  What a great way to start off the week . . . it was so invigorating to get out there, relax a little and work in the outdoors while the temps are still cool.  The carport area is going to be one awesome place to relax when it is completed . . . I'll be posting photos on my garden blog, Subtropical Gardening.


Hope your week has started off fabulously!




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Ultimate Blog Party!

It has been a while since I have participated in blog hops!  I was very happy to find the 2011 Ultimate Blog Party going on this week.  Click on the button to go to the host blog.  Blog hops are an awesome way to meet other bloggers and find great blogs out in Bloggerville.


To participate, add your blog to the linky on the host blog, then write a post about yourself and your blogs so everyone can get to know you.


As for me . . . I'm an obsessed blogger with many interests.  This is my home page blog to keep up with all of my blogs and other spaces on the web.


I'm a widow finally getting on with my life . . . I love cooking, gardening, music, crafts and DIY projects . . . I'm a jewelry designer, web and graphic designer and I love creating music videos.  All of my blogs and web spaces reflect these interests.  Check them out by clicking the buttons on the sidebar of this blog.


Have a great weekend!

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"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself

and know that everything in this life has a purpose

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross"




Don't have anything to say today . . . just updating on new blog posts.  


I'm overwhelmed and just plain tired today.


Hope everyone has a great weekend . . .




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