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Well let me first introduce myself, My name is Noel and that's the city (see photo) I've known as my home most of my life, Chicago. A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon a discussion about an actor (Gerard Butler) whose name didn't ring a bell but out of curiosity I decided to check out the topic of discussion which was a brief video appearance by the actor on a late night talk show.

Now, I usually forgo these types of show's because I've never found to peak my interest and well, you can always get the highlights on the news or in print (if there's anything interesting to know).

Well in this case, I was really taken by this actors refreshing wit and charm in addition to being flabbergasted that he was indeed the lead actor I'd seen in Frank Miller's "300".

Feeling a bit like a dunce that I'd not realized before intrigued by the seemingly charismatic personality of this gentleman I decided to read his biography and peruse a couple of forums and fansites dedicated to him.

I must say, there is a lot of info out there about this man who prefers to be called "Gerry", which was fun to sift through little by little. However I'm not one to gush over celebrities (with one exception *smirks*) but after realizing the heightened fever over Mr. Butler among his solid (and at times rabid) fanbase and those getting acquainted with his work, I realized soon enough, that a casual indulgence in discussion about his career or anything related would be a bit more than I'm prepared to deal with.

It can be overwelming and coming off the tails of a previous celebrity a little foray to help bring attention to a new favorite television series of mine, I didn't want to dive into another project bordering on hollywood fanfare and exaltation. I prefer my stars in the sky and that's about as close to deifying anything that I'd like to get.

However after all the controversy on his forums and fansites, and through the usual gossip and frivolity of fandom, I along with a few other women decided there is indeed a place for us to show our support and appreciation for his work, at the same time share with the world the appreciation of whom we are as women of color. To speak openly and honestly about things that are important to us and still indulge in the mystery of this captivating actor.

A give and take so to speak that we hope will be fun, exciting and interesting. So, no, this is not your typical fan blog, nor will our future fan site be. We are here to join the world of celebrity with the everyday. We want to relate, embrace and share musings with others of open-mindeness and vision.

Underneath it all...

"We are all connected" -GB in Dear Frankie