Vampires, Werewolves & Witches, Oh My!

Authored by Rickey Combs One of our neighbors recently lost their home to a fire, and our entire neighborhood banded together to help them in their time of need. I organized a clothing drive and some other neighbors organized food donations and temporary housing. I was so humbled to watch our entire neighborhood jump in to help out, and it made me more thankful than ever that we live in such a wonderful area. It was devastating to watch our poor friends go through this terrible...

I'm looking forward to seeing Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, in theaters June 22nd.

THE HOST is a riveting story about the survival of love and the human spirit in a time of war. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact. Most of humanity has succumbed. From the renowned author of the Twilight series, Stephenie Meyer brings the latest film adaptation of her book The Host. Directed by Andrew Niccol (GATTACA, IN TIME), THE HOST stars Saoirse Ronan (HANNA, THE LOVELY BONES,...

Guest written by our friend Gladys Fuentes Jake has been working nights lately for the past six weeks. This typically means I have time to write on my thesis without feeling guilty about being holed up in my office. This month, though, I’m way ahead and don’t feel the need to pump out pages. (Read: Being ahead somehow means I can procrastinate now). So, to fill the gap between 8:30 and bedtime, I have been indulging in a little Directtv therapy. ION television has been having marathons of...

A FLIP OF THE COIN - After starting her day with a startling discovery of Damon's latest indiscretion, Elena is frustrated to find that none of her friends agree with her on how they should react to the Original family's internal power struggle. Once again caught up in the destiny of the Bennett witches, Bonnie and Abby (guest star Persia White) find themselves playing a part in a ritual to appease the spirits of nature. When Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies) gives Damon and Stefan a...

Cassie is stunned when a notoriously evil figure from her past shows up on her doorstep. However, her surprise quickly turns to suspicion when he asks her to return the medallion she found in the wreckage of the fire that killed their parents. Cassie storms off but is captured by Eben and his band of witch hunters. Jake offers to trade himself for Cassie's freedom and when Adam realizes they're in trouble he calls the Circle. Meanwhile, Faye and Diana are concerned when Melissa starts...

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING - Elena is surprised to receive an invitation to a formal ball, and when Damon and Stefan hear the party is being hosted at Klaus's newly renovated mansion, they both insist on attending the event with her. Caroline and Matt also receive invitations to the ball from unexpected admirers. At the elegant party, Elena learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths and she must decide who she can trust wither her new information. Caroline discovers a side of...

In honor of the holiday, Faye and Melissa throw a girls only anti-Valentine's Day slumber party for themselves and fellow witches Diana and Cassie. But the night gets wilder than expected when Melissa offers Diana some mood altering "Devil's Spirit" and the first person Diana loosens up around is Lee, who crashes the party to help Faye achieve her own power. Meanwhile, Cassie is forced to turn to Adam and Jake after she becomes haunted by the spirits of some vengeful witches. Dave Barrett...

In our Ghost Hunters sneak peek, Jason and Grant investigate a Tennessee bed and breakfast, where there are reports of shadow figures and images of a little girl. They proceed upstairs to the second floor and call out to the mystery guests, hoping to get some sort of reaction. They state that they are looking to rent several rooms for the evening when suddenly they hear whistling coming from down the hall to the point where even Jason gets chills. Tune in to an all new episode and watch as a...

Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a widowed lawyer whose grief has put his career in jeopardy, is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. Although the townspeople try to keep Kipps from learning their tragic history, he soon discovers that the house belonging to his client is haunted by the ghost of a woman who is determined to find someone and something...

turquoise bedding artistic silk throw and a shower curtain with valance. I want some more color to brighten up my place. I'm sure I will keep the living room in black, white and red but the bedroom and bathroom could use some liveliness. I should really invest in a small air pump for our air mattress. We don't have overnight company too often but it would be a good idea to be prepared. Disclosure: This post is brought to you by http://www.become.com. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

A FAMILY DINNER - Sheriff Forbes delivers some disturbing news to Alaric and Elena about the weapon used in a recent murder. In the Salvatore brothers' escalating quest to kill Klaus, Stefan turns to Bonnie and Abby (guest star Persia White), while Damon reaches out to an old acquaintance for help in setting up an elaborate plan. Intent on a plan of his own, Klaus hosts a strange dinner party, where he reveals another story from his family's violent past until an unexpected guest brings the...

This guest post from Werner Rogers I really love to shop online. It is amazing that you can take care of so many things these days without even leaving your house. Of course I love to buy lots of clothes, shoes, and books online like everyone else does. It’s nice not to have to beat the crowds and deal with people at the mall. But I also like to use some other services online, like shop for the best utility prices and banking deals. I really love it that now I can do all my banking online...