Monthly Archives: February 2011

American Idol’s Top 24 – Strongest Group to Compete

I am not sure if it was the return of Nigel Lythgoe as an Executive Producer to the American Idol show or the brilliant selection of Jennifer Lopez and Stephen Tyler as judges  along with veteran, Randy Jackson.  It is … Continue reading

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Grandma’s Voice

  Grandma’s Voice By: JP Leddy   I hear her voice calling us Stopping our play in our jungle hideout Under the shade of the Mango tree Where my brothers and I  imagined Boyhood adventures noble and true   Grandma’s … Continue reading

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I Am Number Four – A Fun Movie to Watch

Okay, it might be because I have seen a series of Oscar nominated dramas and Indie films recently, but I just watched the science fiction action move, “I Am Number Four” and I liked it. Sure the movie has elements … Continue reading

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Truth Be Known

  Truth Be Known By: JP Leddy   Finding my voice in the chaos of doubt Breaks the shackles of disbelief and blindness That the love I seek does not come from without But comes from the heart I call … Continue reading

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The King’s Speech Deserves Best Movie of The Year

I just saw the film, The King’s Speech, this past weekend and I was simply amazed by the quality of the writing, the direction ,  and the acting.  Based on the true story of King George VI who ascended to … Continue reading

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Yet There Can Still Be Love

  Yet There Can Still Be Love by: JP Leddy   No flowers,  No candy hearts No chocolates,  No sweetheart cards Yet there can still be love There are those who need your listening ear There are those who need … Continue reading

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Being Human – A Show About The Monsters In Us

The Syfy channel‘s new drama, Being Human , about a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost all struggling about their non-human monstrosities is more an allegory about ourselves as humans then anything else.  The writing and the acting in this … Continue reading

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Tangled – Disney Magic Again

I decided to go see Tangled during a matinee showing by myself.  I admit that I have loved Disney animated features since I was a child and rediscovered them with my children. It has been some time since I since … Continue reading

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Towards It

  Towards It By:  JP Leddy   Like a drive on a beautiful day My life flies by in the wind Where the road leads me towards it I feel it on my face like the sun’s rays Like the … Continue reading

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All Is Good

2011 for me has personally started on a good note. I have been taking care of myself better especially in terms of eating better, not drinking and really learning to slow down the urgency of things in my life . … Continue reading

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