So What About The Bachelor? This is Real Life, Not a Reality Show!

I wonder how many of you want the television show, The Bachelor? If you do, what's your reason for it? There are so many reality shows on the air nowadays that it really amazes me. I mean seriously, what's the point in watching a drama filled show about a guy hooking up? In my opinion if it's not already obvious by now, it's a waste of time.

To me it seems like more a more people that are watching shows like The Bachelor are not really getting out and enjoying life. Now the once in a while great movie or even inspirational shows like The Biggest Loser and Extreme Makeover Home Edition are not so bad, since they send a positive message but what's the true point of shows like The Bachelor that are telling us it's okay to get married in a hurry and divorce just as quickly. And what about the plain janes of the world or the plain joes..... How does that show teach the world that looks should not matter??? I don't see too many plain janes or joes on shows like that. And for that matter, why are they always business men. Why not your average joe or jane factory worker?

To me shows like that just aren't worth watching and are a true waste of time. What's your opinion?


Joy Smith also known as The Insane Writer, is the author of the Sci-Fi novel, The Generation. You can email her at silent_beautie@yahoo.com She can also be found on Twitter @theinsanewriter.



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Kids and Life Insurance. Should We?

Life insurance is a necessity when you're on your own as an adult in this insane world, but what about when it comes to kids? Is life insurance for kids really necessary? It's one of those things that has become somewhat of a debate.

Chances are for most parents, life insurance for the kids is the farthest thing from their mind. The reason for this is because:

1) They don't see anything happening to their kids and who can blame them? Who wants to think about their kids dying?

2) Most life insurance ends at the age of 18. If your kids are still around that life insurance becomes void.

So is it really worth it? Maybe. Remember Jessica (Boey) Byers the little girl with cancer that was featured on the television show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? I don't think I need to really prove a point with the sad loss of a beautiful little girl and I'm sure you get the point already.

In my opinion life insurance for kids is really a personal decision every parent should make on their own. Weigh the positives and negatives and decide from there. Will I get life insurance for my kids? No. My reason is because I don't want to think about anything ever happening to my kids. Ever. Period end. But that's my reason, my choice, not yours. What do you think? Do you see life insurance for kids as a good or a bad thing?

Extreme Makeover, Ty Pennington and Wood Blinds

Something I love about our home is the wood blinds we have in the office/dining room area. I absolutely loved them. They were much easier to clean than plastic and cloth blinds and they kept the light out better. Not all of the rooms in our home however, have wood blinds. As a matter of fact, the office/dining area is the only room with them. One of these lifetimes when we are better off in the financial world, I want to update the rest of the house with wood blinds. Or at least our living area. The great thing I love about wood blinds? It's what ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition uses. I wonder if Ty Pennington suggested them?

An Inspirational Story

When life gets hectic and we struggle, we tend to feel sorry for ourselves. Some may even feel like giving up at times. Life will never be easy unless you choose to view it differently and make the best of this insane world. Here's an inspiring story that shows us that life is a wonderful thing. Thanks goes to Author J.J. Hebert for finding and sharing this video on his own blog.





Note: Patrick and his family were actually featured on Extreme Makeover Home Edition, not too long ago.

A Preaching Biker on Extreme Makeover Home Edition

I have always been a big fan of the show, Extreme Makeover, Home Edition. Each week's episode has always been outstanding, no exceptions. This week, the team/show featured Steve Boettcher and family, from Stagecoach, NV. They needed help with their home and with their safe sanctuary for troubled kids.

The interesting thing about Steve is, he's a biker and a minister. But instead of a traditional church... Steve started his own ministry known as, “Soul’d Out Ministries.”

It's rare to find a minister who enjoys a good bike while spreading his love for religion. Most tough guys would much rather listen to someone on their own level than a man in a fancy suit. Steve isn't the only biker minister around, however. I know of a biker minister that lives in Oolagah, OK, if he's still there that is. It's great to see ministers going beyond the fancy suits and churches to share their time and love for religion to those who are troubled and want help.