Snapshots: Go or No?

This past weekend I added a new feature to my blog. It's called Snapshots and I actually came across is by mistake. I was fiddling with my profile on Technorati and clicked on the picture of my blog (which is the old picture). I don't understand why Technorati can't update the picture of my blog but I guess I'm stuck unless one of my technologically savvy readers gives me some hints. In any case, I clicked on the Snapshots link and went through the sign up thing and poof! I had all these teeny TVs (that's what I'm calling them anyway) at every link on my blog. When you roll over the link a snap shot of the website appears giving the reader a glimpse of what is to come should you click.


I really don't know if I like this feature or not. I think it's neat in some places but I have the feeling that it's just a trend that will eventually become annoying and out of style and/or ridiculous. Kind of like leg warmers with tennis shoes and jeans in the 80's. I also could be completely wrong and maybe people will find it quite handy.


That's why I'm leaving it up to you, peeps. Yes, you will be able to decide the fate of the Snapshots feature on my blog. Please note the poll in the top left of the blog. I encourage you to vote. The poll will be posted for one week and depending on the results, the Snapshots will either remain or be banished. Voting is easy and I don't even require registration. So check out the site, see how you like the feature and then vote away. This is your chance to influence my blog! Thank you for your support.

My name is Mandybomb and I approve this post.

Love for SW and LOTR

Why am I so obsessed with Star Wars? I have the movies in my DVD collection, I play Star Wars video games and I have even been known to occasionally read Star Wars fan fiction. Currently, Spike TV is running the Star Wars films almost every weekend. (Incidentally, Attack of the Clones was on tonight). Even though I own the movies, I am compelled to watch them on TV, no matter what I’m doing. George Lucas, what is this spell you hold over me? No matter how kooky the plots of your prequels or how many ridiculous characters you plop into your stories for absolutely no reason at all, I still love you.

Something about Star Wars just speaks to me. I don’t know why. I guess I really am just a nerd deep down. Although I’m sure most people would already agree that I’m a nerd on the outside as well. It’s taken me a long time to come to grips with my l-o-v-e for Star Wars but I can’t hide it any longer. I am probably as big a fan of Star Wars as there is, sans dressing up in crazy costumes and going to conventions. I prefer my Star Wars moments to be much more private but I do get a giggle at people making fun of certain aspects of Star Wars. Here’s what I mean, check out Chefelf for his hilarious take on the Star Wars movies. (Warning! Do not click this link unless you have a sense of humor)

On a similar note, I’m also completely obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. My mom read the Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy to me when I was a kid and I own all those movies as well. But if TBS or TNT decides to run a marathon of the trilogy over a weekend, I can hang up all other plans because my behind is parked in front of the TV. One memorable weekend, Spike and TNT were showing Star Wars and LOTR simultaneously and I did the whole picture in picture thing, courtesy of my husband, so that I would not miss a single moment of lightsaber action or Gollum screeching “my precious!” It was awesome!

I suppose one day I may take the time to fully understand my obsession with these two sagas but for now, I just enjoy. Here's to many more years of Lucas and Tolkien love. May the force be with you my precious!