tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231082952012-02-16T19:33:10.641-05:00Fairy tales really do come true...kinda.Hey Judy Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17443247892512949262noreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23108295.post-48144009954311734252010-10-16T12:57:00.007-05:002010-10-16T14:02:06.541-05:00

I adore video games. No news there. What may be surprising is how picky I am about the games I play. I follow current game news, read trend reports, apply for Alpha's, Beta's and consider myself well informed. The current trend towards browser based games is not new. The "new" part is porting these games to social platforms such as Facebook. Be prepared for an onslaught of social media, browser

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I am still a Star Wars fan and along with thousands of others, I am heading to Orlando, Florida for the Star Wars convention known as "Celebration V." Four days of total Geeky-ness. No costume for me. I can't sew well enough and haven't managed to follow through with Scout Trouper armor. Maybe I'll be properly attired for Celebration VI. Two years to plan...which at my age is a bit like a smile

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I just found this amusing. You would think extras would not be needed but eh...it is Reality T.V.Extras Casting Atlanta MTV's "Super Psycho Sweet 16" is seeking high school age extras on Wed July 7th, afternoon scene at Sprayberry High School in Marietta. This would be begin @ 1:30PM & last for a few hours. It's unpaid but tons of MTV & other stuff we are giving away all afternoon. If interested

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Hornaday/Chaffee Trading Spouses episodes.March 24, 2010. CMT 4:00 PMI still want to see myself speak another language. I wonder if they dub or just sub-title?

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I "met" Kathy Scanlon long ago in a town known as Blazing Falls. We were two of a band of online game junkies. We traveled together through pixel perfect worlds.Outside of gaming, we posted on our forums. We cheered as members had children, laughed as we wrote of our real life escapades and became friends. My avatar buddies knew when I became involved with the FOX "Trading Spouses" reality TV

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My "Trading Spouses" episodes will air tomorrow. Eh, always fun stuff. I think I will play video games while this is on....or maybe I will take a break from my 12 hour a day pc addiction and watch it!CMT - Hornaday/Chaffee Part 1.Wed., Sep. 9 4:00 PM ET/PTA Star Wars gaming addict with two grown teenagers trades places with a Christian mom from Kentucky who has young triplets. CMT - Hornaday/

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Today begins Senior Week at my Son’s High School. It is a tacky celebration of banquets, ceremony, decoration and one up-manship competitions geared towards the graduation senior’s parents. Yes, parents, not students.The “Letter” breakfast involves parents writing letters to graduation seniors. Not only to your senior but also to your child’s friends. I have received correspondences from parents

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There are times email is a wonderful invention. It allows strangers to reach out and correspond easily. The majority of emails I receive on my Trading Spouses experience are a joy. The few that are nasty...well, they are expressing an opinion as well, they just land in the delete file without a reply. So, thank you for the thoughts. I am posting a few (names changed) just for fun. I encourage all

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Hug everyone.(A holiday card I created a few years ago)

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Evan is taking an Audio Tech class at Grayson High. Gwinnett County offers seniors the opportunity to take classes not offered by their local High School. Great program and Evan adores this class. The Video and Audio classes worked together on this project. Costumes were mandatory hence the silly wigs and such. My guy is in the creepy old man mask. Evan is quite proud of the score. They create

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Finally! The end of the most obnoxious campaigns I have ever experienced. Second to that will be the decision for our President elect. Maybe in a few weeks I will be able to stomach turning on the TV. Maybe.

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Country Music Television is currently airing "Trading Spouses." CMT cycles the shows beginning with the first season, ending with the last and starting all over again. This means my episodes air every few weeks. When my episodes of "Trading Spouses" first aired on the FOX network, I was under contract. Many thoughts on the show, truths and debunks were not allowed. That time has now expired. I am

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If you scroll to the very bottom of this page you will see a small icon. Many sites have this. Most viewers never bother to look or just don’t care. The icon in question is for Sitemeter. In my case, this is a free statistic utility where I can see where visitors are coming from, how long they stayed, how they arrived at HeyJudyArts and a few other details. There is no super secret information,

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An old article on Life imitating games...and a few reasons it is good.read more | digg story

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I did not plan on seeing “Mama Mia!” Given I am not an ABBA fan, the movie was not on my list. Even thinking on ABBA gives me visions of a cross between the Bee Gee’s (Also not on my greatest hits list) and a few final strands of love beads. In my mind, not a good combination.At the box office, I attempted to purchase a ticket to “Dark Knight.” I must have looked at the wrong theater for times

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Peko is my 4 month old West Highland Terrier. Adorable, cute, sweet, soft little love. She's been mine since she was 10 weeks old. Her name is from Star Wars after a bird of Naboo, the Peko-Peko. I do love my critters!

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Slight detour:Great Little Game from That Game Company, Flow.

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Many believe friends made in virtual worlds are not real. Granted, most are closer to acquaintance than friend however, as it is with Humans, we still sort and store memories whether from a virtual world, dream, real or other. Online games often extend an opportunity to play free (Usually 7-30 days) if you were once a subscriber. The plan is to get the player back into the game as a paying

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While reading this I imagine the author standing defensively, stomping a foot and holding the "Sword of a thousand Truths." read more | digg story

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Evan was not too happy about my idea for this photo but he managed to sit still long enough for me to hit the button.*smiles* Cute kid.

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Perhaps this is the new way to get attention for a reality show. Scenario:Producer: Lets create a parent that will shock the audience to the point of calling in authorities. That will be fun!Writer: So we go with child abuse or spousal abuse?Editor: Just deliver the tape, I'll take it from there.This time the network is ABC and the show "Wife Swap." My reply is the same...it ain't reality

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The image of a director yelling "Makeup" and an actor being whaped with a power puff does not apply on FOX's "Trading Spouses." If you want makeup, bring your own. If you packed an arsenal of products with written guarantees of firm, bright, dewy and youthful, good luck obtaining the time to apply them.My experience tended to follow this pattern.Wake up to a camera in your face. Try not to laugh

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Hey Dude, that's not my car.The cars "Trading Spouses" participants are seen driving are not their own. They are rentals or company cars.I was asked, prior to the filming, what cars we had so they could obtain similar vehicles for filming. How they see my black Jetta as a van...is still a mystery.

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I often surf the Reality TV arena just to see what's new...or old. The writer's strike apparently doesn't impact reality show writers. Why? No clue. They write for television just like the others. Small snip from one article:Allow us to pause for the uninitiated. Reality shows have writers? Wait -- aren't these shows supposed to be unscripted? Don't they just film whatever happens to fly out of

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Traffic. Left three lanes closed. Boring...until, the truck to my right pulls ahead. Gotta love a camera phone.

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I immensely dislike, dread, beg others not to offer and run like heck from birthday parties.Not your birthday party, my birthday party. So if I don’t want a party, what do I want? The answer to that has remained the same for over a decade. It’s not so much what I want, it is what I do not want. I do not want to cook. No chopping, braising, browning, toasting, boiling or any other term related to

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"Trading Spouses" star Marguerite Perrin, lost her daughter Ashley in a car accident.From Marguerite's MySpace:In lieu of flowers, the Perrin's are asking that donations be made in the name of Abigail Allen, Ashley's 8 year old daughter. The Abigail Allen Fund has been set up at First Guaranty Bank in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, P.O. Box 398 Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 My thoughts to you and family

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Raph Koster of Areae announced his plans within plans in the form of Metaplace.Koster has a great following in the game world, I am one of many, many fans. Metaplace merges the web with games, platforms with platforms and reduces the complexity of online gatherings. This one is a wee bit hard to explain since it will change the way we use the web and interact with others.Want to see a vision of

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Gamers often use this term when attempting to insult a fellow player. It is generally typed without punctuation. Were the words more difficult, it would most likely be written with spelling errors. Learning to play apparently has nothing to do with learning to use spell check but I am getting off topic…which is yet another talent of the gaming clan. Online games are communities. As any community,

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I'm moving more old posts so I can delete the blog I no longer use. The hard part is resisting the urge to edit these!Wednesday, January 18, 2006And away I goooo....show people start arriving tomorrow. It should all be a wrap by Feb. 5.I don't know what they have in mind as far as how they will portray me. Remember there HAS to be a villain and a saint. I don't really mind being the bad guy as

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I was looking through an old blog and found some Trading Spouses posts. May as well move them here. Kinda strange looking back at these. I did seem to have my expectations right....for the most part. Anyway, for any that are interested in participating in a reality show, you may find something of worth in here.Thursday, October 06, 2005Still in wait mode. They said..be available from Sept-Nov. At

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I was in need of new tires. So ... just how long can I put this off? I found out the answer to that question. Until you get a nail in one.Drop everything. Research tires. Locate tires. Call shop make sure they have tires. Put air in tire with nail. Go get tires.Simple eh? Never.Wander all the shops within the area. Phone rings. I’m thinking, “Good deal my car is ready.” Nope. They can’t find the

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Time for a new direction. Expect silly, opinionated, rants, raves and just plain offbeat. I begin with "White Carpet." The door chime sings instead of rings. Etched glass swings open to reveal an entry blazing in light. Yards of pristine white carpet blind as a photographers flash. I look down. The hostess is barefoot. A formal line of designer footwear eyes the sexy, strapy sandals I spent

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Emma was in a fashion show for the Women's Conference at her church. They spent months preparing. This is my "Little" girl. Such a pretty photo and an even prettier girl. (Proud Mommy here)Not much new or interesting happening here. I just wanted to show off Emma. :)

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Straight Mom trades with lesbian Mom but that is just the first hurdle. The obvious conflict is swapping a straight Mom with a Lesbian Mom. Julie is portrayed as a loud, opinionated, prejudice woman content to live sheltered from anything or anyone that defies her ideals. Her new partner, Pepper, lesbian Mom living in an accepting community, appears to be the Saint.A closer look into the

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What a busy month. This will be a boring blog, no pretty words or standing on a soapbox. Just a bit of news.Emma graduated from high school December 20th. She was determined to graduate early and when Emma sets her mind on something, it’s a done deal. Emma is my fashion princess. She often gives me advice on my purchases…including the common statement, “Those are the ugliest shoes. Do not buy

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"Computer gaming is a passion or hobby shared by a community of people spanning all ages, all races, and all professions. Our community recognizes that soldiers currently deployed are also part of the same community, yet they're access to gaming is limited . Gifts From Gamers(GFG) gives us an opportunity to entertain these men and women by donating new or used entertainment items. More than just

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As a participant in the FOX reality show Trading Spouses, I was faced with a decision. Do I defend myself against false claims or dismiss the comments of the public, when questioned or accused, of being the character created by the writers?For the most part, at least on a public venue, (family and close friends know otherwise) I chose to allow the ramblings of fans and not engage in the war of

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I wrote this on the first anniversary of America's 911 terrorist attack. Hot, sweaty, running shirt clinging and sports watch stuck at 7AM, I wandered my Target store in search of a printer cartridge and a battery. The electronics clerk was absent from his counter so I went looking for assistance. I found the clerk. I found every patron of the store. I found the manager and the rows of hypnotic

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It's been 3 months since my Trading Spouses episodes aired. Life is pretty much back to the wonderful, chaotic, kids everywhere, band in the basement...normal. (Which I adore)Emma spent 10 days in Peru on a missionary trip. She had a great time. She even managed to email me a few times. This was her first trip out of the country without Mom and Dad. I worried, she was too busy having fun.Evan and

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A confession. I am a lazy blogger. My intentions are well placed, I just tend to think a bit too much when writing. That leads to many unfinished submissions. So, I’m taking the easy way out on this one.Answers to a few common questions:Who initially signed up for Trading Spouses and why?I am the one to praise or blame for Trading Spouses. My local Star Wars club communicates via group email. One

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I have been praised and slaughtered for my imaginative mind. We live in a world where nothing can go fast enough, media in all forms bombards us and people constantly try to maintain risking health and happiness.As a mother of two teens and the wife of a man that averages 4-5 days of travel per week, I know the race course well. I also know where the pit stops are.Time spent in any world of

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I have always dabbled in creative writing. More of my work is on the ((plays with words)) link. This is an excerpt from the story I read to the Chaffee kids.In addition to writing and illustrating, I am a collector of illustrated children's books and promote literacy through my art and words. Palace of GraySamuel stood gazing at the riverbed. Rushing water lulled his mind and the frigid water

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New blog...well, at least there's not much backreading involved. I did move some of my writings to ((plays with words)) Great read for sleepless nights. I'm hoping to share my adventure into the world of reality TV here along with the usual mindless banter. Right now I'm limited on what I can post besides, I haven't seen the show. (No advance viewing for the participants) I have seen the

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re·al·i·ty ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r - l -t ) n. pl. re·al·i·ties The quality or state of being actual or true. One, such as a person, an entity, or an event, that is actual: “the weight of history and political realities” (Benno C. Schmidt, Jr.). The totality of all things possessing actuality, existence, or essence. That which exists objectively and in fact: Your observations do not seem to be

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