Construction of a New Ramble Room ... Aka. Mojo Are You Back?

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September 13th

Seems appropriate to begin constructing a blog dedicated to my ramblings about the television show, "Supernatural" on the anniversary date of it's series premiere.

As every dedicated fan of the series is aware, Supernatural debuted on the WB network on September 13, 2005. It is now five years and five completed seasons later and, as the Sixth Season premiere date grows ever closer, I find myself as enamored with this tale of two brothers as I was when it first began. Much like the "little engine that could", this show has persevered through schedule changes and network changes and kept on climbing ... gaining a richness in story and a legion of fans.

Yep ... I'm a fan.

Darned proud of it.

Through this little program I have found friendships not just across the country but also around the world. Friendships that share, not only a passion for our show ... for Our Boys ... but also an affection for each individual and their lives. Together, much like the individual members of the cast and crew of Supernatural, we have faced birth, sickness, and even death. We have supported each other in the loss of jobs, celebrated birthdays and holidays, been a source of constancy and caring in a world that has at times been scary and uncertain. We've also had moments of devolving into complete 12 year old squealing girls. Ahem. Not that THAT occurs often, of course. *grins*

Through this little program I have discovered a passion for writing that transcends the world of Kripke's Supernatural. My rambling began as a simple desire to contemplate and discuss thoughts and feelings on episodes as they aired. It has evolved into a desire to write, not only about Supernatural but also about other topics, not simply television related but also life as I view it, as it swirls around me. It's a unique experience to write something that is just off the top of your head and have other people not only read it, not only like it, but to also find something in it that touches their life, their heart, their mind ... either through laughter or sorrow. My imagination has always been healthy and when combined with reality ... well ... I find expressing myself through writing tends to keep me out of the proverbial loony bin.

Through this little program I have discovered a passion for road trips ... back road explorations of this incredible country we call home. I have made three Supernatural related journeys so far. In doing so, I have had the opportunity to explore the heartland of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, not to mention my home state of Oklahoma and, my home away from home, Texas. I may not ever know the back roads like the back of my hand, like Dean & Sam Winchester, but forget the passport to other countries, I'm filling my passport of our 50 states.

Yep. For these reasons, and many more, I'm a fan of Supernatural.

Supernatural, a show that debuted 5 years ago on this date. A show that may not appeal to everyone but is undeniably unique in today's plethora of crime scene drama, medical bed-hopping sagas, game shows, reality programs, and your basic laugh-in-a-can shows. Now, before you scoff ... I am, have always been, and most likely will always be, a television junkie. I delight in said crime dramas and teeny-bopper guilty pleasures. However, none of them have ever held my attention, encouraged my imagination, or created such a wealth of story history that is not just maintained but is continually being given more depth and richness.

None have enticed me so thoroughly as Supernatural.

So, I open this site ... to write and discuss. It's not a new idea. There are hundreds of sites ... there are multitudes of communities ... all dedicated to fans discussing Supernatural. Begs the question, why am I doing this now?

Why?

First, and foremost, because I want to do it.

Secondly, because friends I care about have asked me to start writing about Supernatural again.

I'm not a novice at this. I used to do it. I used to have a place where I could specifically write about Supernatural. I had a cozy little corner in a Blogosphere known as TVGuide.com. Rose's Rambles was the title and every week or so found me delightedly attempting to review and discuss each new episode, or re-watching old episodes, or contemplating the weaving of the Supernatural tapestry. My little Ramble Room ... filled with floor pillows, comfy sofas, and my own special rocking chair, not to mention a side board of soft drinks and snacks and my ever-present little pot of tea ... may have been a product of my imagination, but it was populated by many friends (real ones - I'm not THAT crazy) that would visit and share their thoughts and viewpoints, make comments, or simply read what I had to say. When it was destroyed (ie. dismantled) by the wrecking ball (ie. web changes) of the powers that be (ie. corporate entities) at TVGuide.com, I was lost. Bereft. Heartbroken.

Since then I have wandered ... looking for a place to settle. I tried to find my niche in a couple of different communities set up for Supernatural fans. I don't have any problems with either ... they're filled with great people, but they just never felt like "home".

Losing a home can make a person feel very displaced and discombobulated. Even if it is an imaginary place in cyberspace.

To make matters worse, it was as though when I lost my cyber-home, I lost my Supernatural writing mojo. I didn't lose my desire ... and I sure didn't lose my thoughts and opinions ... but I couldn't seem to focus, to put thought to internet paper, to complete the blog and post it. Characters died and were brought back, hell was visited, dreams went wonky, enemies became friends and friends were realized as enemies, angels were suddenly upon us - warriors of God and of other agendas, brothers forgot how to be brothers but in the end the realization that family is most important won through, the past was visited, beginnings were viewed and the future loomed with strife and devastation, and STILL the mojo was all wonky.

Kripke's Five Year Vision was completed and I missed writing about it!

I may not be seven any longer, but I have suddenly found myself wanting to cry "Do-Over"!!!

However, I am no longer seven. I'm a responsible person.

Even if there are people out there with sudden bursts of snickering at that last statement.

So it is that I have sought opinions and I have sought comfort. Blogger has given me a little home for my non-Supernatural thoughts and rambles and so I decided to see if I could create a little nest here for my Supernatural Tapestry Rambles.

It's a bit scary, but then again ... it's not.

See, I forgot my first rule of writing. I write for me, kinda like a hot fudge sundae of delight. If someone else wanders in and reads ... that's simply the whipped cream on top. If they decide to comment, discuss, or question further ... well ... that's just the best strawberry on top. (Sorry ... don't care for cherries.)

I'm not a part of a known community, so I may get lost among the hustle and bustle of larger groups. But that's okay. It's kinda like a certain show I know and love. *wink*

Also, I don't do spoilers ... there won't be anything here but thoughts on what has already transpired.

Plus, the timing is right.

I'm constructing my new blog at the same time my pal, Sera is constructing Season Six. Series creator, Eric Kripke concluded his five year vision with the eradication of Lucifer amidst an apocalypse of heavenly proportions. He has turned the reins of the show over to Sera Gamble and, in many ways, we are starting anew. There is an anticipation of the unknown, much like there was five years ago. As always seems to happen with this show, we might think we know what's going to happen ... but then ... we don't.

So, I'm constructing this little room ... I still have work to do. However, I hope you will note it's address and stop back in from time to time, to read, to laugh, to commiserate, to discuss, to contemplate.

I feel my mojo may be coming back.