Just Visiting

So its been a little while since Ive really had the chance to sit and think about writing a blog. I suppose it could all boil down to not being overtly inspired...then again it may be that I have so much that I wish to discuss and blog about that I simply cannot chose as being spoiled for choice? Yes perhaps this is more closer to the truth.

Since I have last blogged there has been so much to think about. I recently saw a downloaded version of the Patrick Swayze and Barbara Walters interview and found myself caught somewhere between being heart broken and deeply moved and somewhat annoyed with the networks and Ms Walters determination to build ratings. Now I know most would feel that Ms Walters is generally even tempered and amicable softer journalist sure. Still as being widowed myself I was certainly taken aback when she looked Lisa Niami level in the eye and asked, "have you thought of having to face life and what that will be like without him?" As the tears overflowed and spilled down my cheeks, those closest to me watching the program may have heard my croaked, "oh God, don't ask her to put that into words" as I watched Patrick's wife of 33 years cry while thinking about her answer.

My stomach turned as I found my mind wandering to the suffering of yet another popular celebrity family currently under the glaring and ever watchful eye of the media, The Travoltas and began to shudder thinking of how within hours of learning the loss of John and Kelly's 16 year sold, the rumour mill went into overdrive as speculation if because of their beliefs if somehow they were responsible due to negligence. I mean they are, in my opinion, suffering the worst pain imaginable and all the media hounds can do is to try and stir up dirt? Ah but then again these are the same types that chased Princess Dianna to her death too, aren't they?

Then there are the tabloids at the check out....the cruel and untruthful publications and while I know most of us are not so unintelligent to believe the utter garbage printed I cannot help but think about the impact of the lies on those targeted. How Patrick is on his death bed or how John and Kelly refused treatment for their seizure prone son.....I mean sure they are celebrities and yes they do have their luxurious homes and ranches to retreat but lets not forget that they are human beings too. That they are not immune or exempt from pain and suffering and that the public, fans and foes alike should stop and think about what it might be like to have every moment of your life documented....hacks fighting for just one more picture....one more reaction or one more teardrop at their expense....and maybe just maybe not buy their trashy publications after all. If we don't pay....they will cease to exist. Something to think about....isn't it?