People of Acapulco
As I was preparing for my return trip to Acapulco, I made a visit to a message board on the internet to gather information. It was then that I remembered what was so special about that place. It's not the beach or the weather; it's the people.

Submitted By LauraBelle

A Lot Happens In 23 Years
It's been nearly twenty-three years since Jeanine Nicarico's murder. This crime has always had a way of having a huge effect on me. Reading the news reports of it this week after the latest indictment has helped me put it all into place.

Submitted By LauraBelle

Maggie, In Need Of A Little Prozac
This article details our time spent with our dog, Maggie, who had severe separation anxiety. She never ceased to amaze us with her intelligence and Houdini-like efforts.

Submitted By LauraBelle

Avoiding Thanksgiving
I feel like I'm being unpatriotic or something, but I am finding myself looking forward to being out of the country on Thanksgiving. This year when offered the chance to travel to Acapulco once again for Turkey Day, I jumped at the chance. It's not that I have something against giving thanks for all I have, pilgrims or cornucopias even, I'm just against what Thanksgiving seems to have become. And if that makes me un-American, so be it.

Submitted By LauraBelle

Breathing New Life Into ER
ER has been a staple of Thursday night TV on NBC for twelve years. The cast changes have been numerous, to the point that no original characters still remain on the show. It looked like this year it was going to suffer with the departure of its last original cast member, Noah Wyle, but the arrival of two known celebrated actors, John Leguizamo and Kristen Johnston, has breathed needed life back into the show.

Submitted By LauraBelle

When Alpha Females Collide
This is a commentary article on Surreal Life's most recent episode.

Submitted By LauraBelle