Justin Bieber

Okay, I admit it...I took in a matinee today and saw "Never Say Never," Justin Bieber's documentary. Don't be a hater! :} It was a really good show, and believe me, I am old enough to be his mom. What a great story of empowerment for any kid. He kept going even when he was told no, again and again. It's a good example of never quiting, for any young person. He was found after putting his homemade videos on YOUTUBE AT THE AGE OF 12...Scooter Braun found him in 2008, and arranged for him to meet Usher, in Atlanta. He then acquired a recording contract with Island Records by L.A. Reid.

According to the movie, he visited schools and radio stations to get his name out. And used viral marketing via twitter to drive his claim to fame...His mom and dad had him at young ages, and he was the product of a single mom, and her parents. Then he saw Taylor Swift a year ago, at Madison Square Garden...and decided that he would be there a year later...He sold out that venue of 20,000 in 22 minutes. He seems to have a great team behind him...They pray before every concert. How can you not admire him?

Personal Post-President Reagan

Wow! I missed it yesterday, that President Reagan would have been 100 years old. So I am offering a memory to him today, and in awe that I actually got to see him in person. It was back in July of 1986, when he came to Dothan, Alabama, as part of his grassroots tour across the U.S. to speak in favor of his tax cuts. I was a reporter for the Montgomery (AL) Advertiser--covering the southeastern portion of the state. My now 24-year-old son was there too, but only in my belly!!

How many people can say that they got to hear a president speak? I was blessed!!

Christmas 1962--Personal post

Back before Christmas, I asked my mom if she would like for me to have her old films transferred to DVD. Of course she said yes. I found an AMAZING company online--imemories.com--and boxed up the films and shipped them off. I heard back from the company that they had received the box. You pay up front for them to process each film roll. Then today I finally received an email letting me know the transferring was complete, so I have had a bit of nostalgia as I have taken a peek into days long ago. I have seen Christmases with my brother, and with other relatives. It's great to see my dad, my mom's sister and her husband, and both sets of grandparents, who all are in Heaven now. If you want to give your parents a special gift, check out imemories.com