Blog Posts by Leigh Ann Fisher

A couple of years ago I tried out for American Idol. I grew up singing in church, school and took lessons for many years. I not great but I not terrible either. I waited for almost eight hours to try out in front of one judge who looked five years younger than I. Many times I almost walked out but at the time I had just been an extra in a movie that what filming in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee-- Black Snake Moan. I understood that filming and TV take time. As an extra in Black Snake Moan, I arrived at five in the afternoon and did not make it back home until six the next morning. In a way, I was prepared for the wait. The thought that I may get the chance to sing in front of millions was enough to keep me going. This was a big dream for me so I waited. After the grueling hours of waiting, I was turned away. After seeing many people who had dressed in costumes and skimpy dresses get through to the next round, I was disgusted at what Reality TV was really all about--ratings and of

With Sacha Baron Cohen and all the hoopla over his stunt with Eminem, many may have overlooked these disasters. Not I.

Reaching out from behind bars, Drew Peterson is looking for some lady lovin! The accused murderer of third wife, Kathleen Savio, who once proposed a "Win a Date With Drew" contest is now proposing a new contest. "Win a conjugal visit with Drew "

"I know we can't do the date with Drew anymore," Peterson said. "But I'm thinking what we should do is like, win a conjugal visit with Drew. Let's do that."

Really, ladies are you going to sign up for this one? Step right up! I'm sure Mr. Peterson will be so sweet and tender... A one night stand behind bars, does Drew Peterson think women are this stupid?

Hey, whay happened to his girlfriend, Christina Raines? I thought they were together?

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How about moving in with a suspected murderer? You up for it?

Should children wear T-Shirts with profanity on them?

I feel a little sick a mother would dress her child in a shirt with this word on it.

What are your thoughts?

Are you a Crocs fan? My kids wear them and I love them for my kids. They are easy to slip on as we head out the door and with one less headache out of the way makes a happy momma. As a teacher in a past life, I couldn't stand them because when children run in them, somehow the kid winds up on the ground with a busted knee or chin.

As an adult, I haven't bought any though they look comfortable enough. Maybe for working in the yard or something but for public walking? I'm not so sure.

What's you take on the whole Croc thing? Yay or Nay?

Mostly everyone who has entered into a relationship at one time or another has been forced to deal with it ending. The tears and the heartbreak, the phone calls to friends who listen as you rehash every moment spent with that other person. "But he was different, so sweet. Remember when he bought me that stuffed cat when I was sick because he knows I love cats but am allergic? Remember how I teared up and then he did too?" Sniffle, sniffle, blow, blow... "Why doesn't he love me anymore?" Let the breakdown begin.

My heart was crushed by my first boyfriend. He tried so hard for me to go out with him at first and I always said no. I wasn't interested. I thought he was odd. As he kept on and on, infiltrating his presence within my group of friends, I began to look at him another way. Soon enough I agreed to go on a date with him. We hit it off and did the whole boyfriend-girlfriend thing. No sooner than I was picking out "our song," he was off smooching some girl behind the bushes. It took

We all save up for them. We all need one. Vacations help breath life back into your routine life and when they arrive, you want to make the most of them. Whether it's a trip across country or state, whether it's taking in the theme park you've been saving for years for, whether it's hanging on the beach. A plan for the day will help ease tensions that may run in the family.

7 Helpful Tips

Breakfast: Eating together first thing in the morning will bring everyone together and bond the day together. Parent's get your morning coffee!

A Morning Sightsee: A stroll through the lobby of your hotel to look at the koi swimming in the fountain, a walk on the beach, or a quick trip to the convenience store for daily snacks for the road trip. Seeing things together provide conversation materials for the day.

A Plan: What are you doing for the day? Prepare for accidents but don't get hung up on it. Things happen and those will be the memories you remember. Don't forget to laugh!

I have traveled my fair share in my years. As the only grandchild for sixteen years to grandparents who gassed up their motor home and stayed in the road, I have seen more states than not.
I've seen and driven
through Yellowstone National Park, enjoyed Walt Disney World multiple times, taken the ferry over to Mackinac Island off the Northern Michigan shore, seen Mount Rushmore and tanned many time at Gulf Shores, Alabama, Destin, Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. As a follower of the band Phish, my husband and I drove from San Diego through Los Angeles and San Francisco up to The Gorge in George, Washington. We've also driven through much of the southeast.

Along the way, you have friends and family member who join you on your travels. Whenever you are in close proximity to people, tempers can flare and personal differences become evident. I have compiled a list of the worst travel companions you can have. Please take a moment and never become one. It will