For a quick check for grammatical errors, gerund overuse, weak words and much more, check out:
www.autocrit.com/processtext.com
I know I'll be using it! It spotted my gerund "abuse" easily. Too easily. :)
Hope it helps someone out there!
Enjoy the Journey!
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Spiritual Warfare-
The massive steamship pushes through the cresting waves of Lake Michigan weathering any storms as it moves toward its final destination with direction and purpose. Large steamships with their strong steel hulls are made to break the barriers in their way. Confident and unwavering.
I want to be like the steamship, knowing that I too will have the strength to break through the worries and struggles of my life with confidence to reach my destiny. Thoughts and worries toss about in my head like a ship on rough seas. It is these thoughts that tear at my soul wearing down my mind, body and spirit. How can I protect the inner and outer parts of my mind and body?
I consider important tools of battle as prayer and faith. I need to pray constantly and believe that God will help me in my time of need. It is up to me to seek shelter out of the storm allowing God's light to welcome me home from the long battle even if it is only the battle of my mind like a ship, by way of the lighthouse, returns safely to shore. Believing that my personal Lord and Savior will protect me in times of great upheaval is the true test of faith that takes place daily in everything I do.
Like tests I perform on earth, my Godly tests require the right answers also and only God can dictate what these answers are. So, a personal relationship with God is essential. I cannot make up my own mind and go my own way without assistance from God. God designs his children for specific purposes, which may or may not be different from what we want or have defined as our own goals for this life. This explains why all of the financial wealth in the world will not take the place of God's will for one's life, and why a career with the highest respect may not be fulfilling or joyful if God is not in charge.
It is spiritual warfare everywhere I turn, and it starts in my own mind-in everyone's mind. Good versus evil is taking place every day. Don't believe it? Take a look in the newspapers or watch the news on the television. At times, the devil tempts the children of God much more than unbelievers. As children of God, we must repent of evil and rally for goodness in all that we do. Easy? No. But, we must not give up. Our destiny depends on it. Just as the ship in the storm must be captained with confidence and knowledge, we too must have God as our captain leading us to safety with strength and wisdom and peace to fulfill our purpose in life. Without God, we are tossed about like a sailboat in rough waters.
I want to be like the steamship, knowing that I too will have the strength to break through the worries and struggles of my life with confidence to reach my destiny. Thoughts and worries toss about in my head like a ship on rough seas. It is these thoughts that tear at my soul wearing down my mind, body and spirit. How can I protect the inner and outer parts of my mind and body?
I consider important tools of battle as prayer and faith. I need to pray constantly and believe that God will help me in my time of need. It is up to me to seek shelter out of the storm allowing God's light to welcome me home from the long battle even if it is only the battle of my mind like a ship, by way of the lighthouse, returns safely to shore. Believing that my personal Lord and Savior will protect me in times of great upheaval is the true test of faith that takes place daily in everything I do.
Like tests I perform on earth, my Godly tests require the right answers also and only God can dictate what these answers are. So, a personal relationship with God is essential. I cannot make up my own mind and go my own way without assistance from God. God designs his children for specific purposes, which may or may not be different from what we want or have defined as our own goals for this life. This explains why all of the financial wealth in the world will not take the place of God's will for one's life, and why a career with the highest respect may not be fulfilling or joyful if God is not in charge.
It is spiritual warfare everywhere I turn, and it starts in my own mind-in everyone's mind. Good versus evil is taking place every day. Don't believe it? Take a look in the newspapers or watch the news on the television. At times, the devil tempts the children of God much more than unbelievers. As children of God, we must repent of evil and rally for goodness in all that we do. Easy? No. But, we must not give up. Our destiny depends on it. Just as the ship in the storm must be captained with confidence and knowledge, we too must have God as our captain leading us to safety with strength and wisdom and peace to fulfill our purpose in life. Without God, we are tossed about like a sailboat in rough waters.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Lisa's Rambling
You might be a writer if you write even though no one wants to read your writing projects.
You might be a writer if you write even though you know that no one else will understand your story.
You might be a writer if your soul aches when you don't put pen to paper, words to a page.
You might be a writer if you continue to write all hours of the day and night on the same draft even though you received the tenth rejections letter in the mail that day.
On the other hand, you might be a writer if you cry and pout in frustration when no one wants to read your stories.
You might be a writer if you get frustrated enough not to write anything for a month.
You might be a writer if you don't miss writing one bit during those thirty days.
You might be a writer if you hit the delete key erasing many months of hard work on a story you received the tenth rejection on that day.
Any more to add?? Feel free to add your own!!
You might be a writer if you write even though you know that no one else will understand your story.
You might be a writer if your soul aches when you don't put pen to paper, words to a page.
You might be a writer if you continue to write all hours of the day and night on the same draft even though you received the tenth rejections letter in the mail that day.
On the other hand, you might be a writer if you cry and pout in frustration when no one wants to read your stories.
You might be a writer if you get frustrated enough not to write anything for a month.
You might be a writer if you don't miss writing one bit during those thirty days.
You might be a writer if you hit the delete key erasing many months of hard work on a story you received the tenth rejection on that day.
Any more to add?? Feel free to add your own!!
Saturday, September 24, 2005
The Voice Within-
Walking down the narrow, dimly lit hallway, Missy suddenly stopped. Beads of sweat dripped down her forehead as she pushed strands of long, black hair behind her ears. Her eyes darted back and forth while she waited and listened. Listened for the voice. She whipped around as she heard it again. Her eyes skimmed the still life paintings bursting of colors of greens and yellows lining the walls next to her until she paused in front of the oval mirror.
Oh man, I’m really losing it now, she thought. I’m not only hearing voices, but now I’m seeing things, too. She turned toward the distorted shape. Within a split second the wavy object transformed into a face. Missy stepped back, shaking with hands clenched.
A muffled cry came from the entity, “Help me.” The image couldn’t escape the grasp of the glass as if trapped in a cage.
Silence.
Again, the voice said, “Help me.”
She swallowed hard and whispered, “Who are you?”
“I’m not sure. But I think you know.”
“How would I know?”
The face distorted into a scowl. “I don’t know-just a feeling I have. “You can help me.”
“Help you how?”
“Make it stop.”
“Make what stop?”
“My existence. I say and do bad things. I don’t mean to.”
Her pulse racing, Missy eyed the face with sudden derision. “How do you hurt people, and how can I end your existence if I don’t know what or who you are.” The whole conversation begged for her sanity.
“You know who I am.”
Missy looked at the freakish, hazy thing staring back at her. She felt drawn to it. Slowly, ever so slowly, she reached through the glass. With light, sweeping strokes, she touched the distortion, and it molded into her hand as if a part of her.
“You still don’t know who I am?”
She looked into the mist and replied, “Yes, I suppose I do. I need to let go and forgive you, don’t I?”
“And, do you?”
Closing her eyes with head down, she whispered, “Yes.” Tears streamed down her face. “Yes, yes, yes, I forgive you.”
The eerie apparition whispered, “thank you,” and slowly evaporated.
Missy eased down to the floor and cried. She allowed herself to feel pain, anger and sadness for her past mistakes. And, as she wiped her tears away, she wiped away her shame and pain.
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Oh man, I’m really losing it now, she thought. I’m not only hearing voices, but now I’m seeing things, too. She turned toward the distorted shape. Within a split second the wavy object transformed into a face. Missy stepped back, shaking with hands clenched.
A muffled cry came from the entity, “Help me.” The image couldn’t escape the grasp of the glass as if trapped in a cage.
Silence.
Again, the voice said, “Help me.”
She swallowed hard and whispered, “Who are you?”
“I’m not sure. But I think you know.”
“How would I know?”
The face distorted into a scowl. “I don’t know-just a feeling I have. “You can help me.”
“Help you how?”
“Make it stop.”
“Make what stop?”
“My existence. I say and do bad things. I don’t mean to.”
Her pulse racing, Missy eyed the face with sudden derision. “How do you hurt people, and how can I end your existence if I don’t know what or who you are.” The whole conversation begged for her sanity.
“You know who I am.”
Missy looked at the freakish, hazy thing staring back at her. She felt drawn to it. Slowly, ever so slowly, she reached through the glass. With light, sweeping strokes, she touched the distortion, and it molded into her hand as if a part of her.
“You still don’t know who I am?”
She looked into the mist and replied, “Yes, I suppose I do. I need to let go and forgive you, don’t I?”
“And, do you?”
Closing her eyes with head down, she whispered, “Yes.” Tears streamed down her face. “Yes, yes, yes, I forgive you.”
The eerie apparition whispered, “thank you,” and slowly evaporated.
Missy eased down to the floor and cried. She allowed herself to feel pain, anger and sadness for her past mistakes. And, as she wiped her tears away, she wiped away her shame and pain.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
DaVinci Code-
I just got done reading, "The DaVinci Code," by Dan Brown. And, I have mixed feelings about the book.
For starters, I applaud the hard work and research that must have gone into the writing of this book. But, in the beginning, it was slow going for me. If I hadn't heard good things about the book from others and the fact that it has been on the bestseller list for a long time, I might have put the book down. It is definitely worth reading because the last chapters are very engaging. I found the writing to be challenging and stimulating in most parts, but again, there were some chapters where this was not the case.
Most importantly, I'm a little concerned that people will think this is non-fiction because it is based on a small amount of factual information. It made me wonder what parts of the book Mr. Brown thought were based on fact and what parts weren't. Hidden agenda? Maybe.
This book is all right for those grounded in their spiritual beliefs, but for those who aren't, I wonder if it might not lead them astray with incorrect information regarding various religious facts/beliefs. Maybe, I'm exaggerating. If you read the entire book, you'll know what I mean.
So, as a fictional book, it was pretty engaging, but remember, it is only fiction.
Check out these sites for examples of what I mean: http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/facts/fm0035.html
http://answers.org/issues/davincicode.html
http://www.ignatius.com/books/davincihoax/thefacts/
http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/newsletter/2003/nov7.html
http://www.lisashea.com/hobbies/art/general.html
*Throw "The DaVinci Code" into Google and you'll find so much more!
If you've read the book, I'd love to get your thoughts on the subject.
Remember: Enjoy the Journey!
For starters, I applaud the hard work and research that must have gone into the writing of this book. But, in the beginning, it was slow going for me. If I hadn't heard good things about the book from others and the fact that it has been on the bestseller list for a long time, I might have put the book down. It is definitely worth reading because the last chapters are very engaging. I found the writing to be challenging and stimulating in most parts, but again, there were some chapters where this was not the case.
Most importantly, I'm a little concerned that people will think this is non-fiction because it is based on a small amount of factual information. It made me wonder what parts of the book Mr. Brown thought were based on fact and what parts weren't. Hidden agenda? Maybe.
This book is all right for those grounded in their spiritual beliefs, but for those who aren't, I wonder if it might not lead them astray with incorrect information regarding various religious facts/beliefs. Maybe, I'm exaggerating. If you read the entire book, you'll know what I mean.
So, as a fictional book, it was pretty engaging, but remember, it is only fiction.
Check out these sites for examples of what I mean: http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/facts/fm0035.html
http://answers.org/issues/davincicode.html
http://www.ignatius.com/books/davincihoax/thefacts/
http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/newsletter/2003/nov7.html
http://www.lisashea.com/hobbies/art/general.html
*Throw "The DaVinci Code" into Google and you'll find so much more!
If you've read the book, I'd love to get your thoughts on the subject.
Remember: Enjoy the Journey!
September Contest Winner!
CheezWeezil is the winner this month. I will be sending out his book shortly!!
Stay tuned for posting of October contest giveaway!
Congrats to Dave!
Stay tuned for posting of October contest giveaway!
Congrats to Dave!
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Book still up for grabs! Contest Update
No one has won this month's contest yet! The first person who comments on one of my posts AND links back to my site will get book listed in previous blog on this month's contest!
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Time is too short-
Time is too short, some say, to just sit still but help us Lord to be still and know your will.
Time is too short, some say, to know your ways, but help us Lord to quiet the mind to understand your ways and forget the worries that bind.
Time is too short, some say, to love and help those in need, but help us Lord to live each day to love, help and pray for those who bleed.
Time is too short, some say, to praise your name but help us Lord to remember you and help us out of the devil’s foolish game and face our shame.
Time is too short, I say, not to know your peace and your forgiveness, and that we are in your care, but help us Lord to remember our many blessings and your very special gifts of peace and forgiveness, especially when life is too much to bear.
Time is too short, some say, to know your ways, but help us Lord to quiet the mind to understand your ways and forget the worries that bind.
Time is too short, some say, to love and help those in need, but help us Lord to live each day to love, help and pray for those who bleed.
Time is too short, some say, to praise your name but help us Lord to remember you and help us out of the devil’s foolish game and face our shame.
Time is too short, I say, not to know your peace and your forgiveness, and that we are in your care, but help us Lord to remember our many blessings and your very special gifts of peace and forgiveness, especially when life is too much to bear.
September Contest! Free Book!
This month's contest winner will receive the book, "78 Reasons why your book may never be published and 14 why it just might," by Pat Walsh.
All you need to do is be the first to post a comment and link to my blog this month, and you'll receive the above listed book! If you've won previously, "keep on commenting" because if no one else comments, you can still win! Just ask Dana!!
Enjoy the journey!
All you need to do is be the first to post a comment and link to my blog this month, and you'll receive the above listed book! If you've won previously, "keep on commenting" because if no one else comments, you can still win! Just ask Dana!!
Enjoy the journey!
Where have the answers gone?
Where have the answers gone?
When I was a young girl in my teens, I was smart. I had some of the answers to life’s problems. I lived.
When I was a young woman in my twenties, I was intelligent. I had most of the answers to life’s problems. I lived.
When I was a woman in my prime (thirties and forties), I was wise. I had the answers to life’s problems. I lived.
When I was a mature woman in my fifties and sixties, I realized I didn’t have all of the answers to life’s problems as I once had. I lived.
When I was an older woman in my seventies and eighties, I couldn’t understand why I thought I had the answers to life’s problems all of those years. I lived.
When I was an old woman of 90, I finally realized that I hadn't ever known the answers at all. I had simply lived.
Written by Lisa Braendle
******* My response to frustrations of aging and realizing that at almost age 40, I somehow know less and less how to solve the problems life throws my way. The good news? I also realize that I don't need all of the answers. All I need is faith! And, lots of it!
(and no, I'm not really 90 :) YET!
When I was a young girl in my teens, I was smart. I had some of the answers to life’s problems. I lived.
When I was a young woman in my twenties, I was intelligent. I had most of the answers to life’s problems. I lived.
When I was a woman in my prime (thirties and forties), I was wise. I had the answers to life’s problems. I lived.
When I was a mature woman in my fifties and sixties, I realized I didn’t have all of the answers to life’s problems as I once had. I lived.
When I was an older woman in my seventies and eighties, I couldn’t understand why I thought I had the answers to life’s problems all of those years. I lived.
When I was an old woman of 90, I finally realized that I hadn't ever known the answers at all. I had simply lived.
Written by Lisa Braendle
******* My response to frustrations of aging and realizing that at almost age 40, I somehow know less and less how to solve the problems life throws my way. The good news? I also realize that I don't need all of the answers. All I need is faith! And, lots of it!
(and no, I'm not really 90 :) YET!
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Critique Groups-
Hello fellow bloggers!
I'm looking for input on a good critique group (web site) to review and give input on my short stories, articles etc. I'm looking for somewhat relaxed group with honest feedback.
Any suggestions?? I'd really appreciate the help. I want to join a group by late fall.
Thanks in advance!!
-Lisa
I'm looking for input on a good critique group (web site) to review and give input on my short stories, articles etc. I'm looking for somewhat relaxed group with honest feedback.
Any suggestions?? I'd really appreciate the help. I want to join a group by late fall.
Thanks in advance!!
-Lisa
Hurricane Katrina-
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Katrina. Anyone with any specific prayer requests, please feel free to post for others to see!
Also, I've been watching and reading a lot of negative things that people are doing in the areas hit by "Katrina", but I'd like to hear about some of the positive things/stories that people are doing to help those in need! Please post positive stories here also. I'd really appreciate it!
Also, I've been watching and reading a lot of negative things that people are doing in the areas hit by "Katrina", but I'd like to hear about some of the positive things/stories that people are doing to help those in need! Please post positive stories here also. I'd really appreciate it!
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Keep the Faith!
Times are tough. Every day, I read and hear stories of death and war, sadness and despair. But, we must keep the faith. We will only be on this earth a short time so we must live in faith and appreciate what we have-today! We do not know what tomorrow will bring.
My family and I are going through some difficult times, and it is easy for us to feel sorry for ourselves, but we must find joy in the journey and thank God for our many blessings. We have much to be thankful for!
With all of the gloom and doom surrounding us, it's hard to do. But, with God's help, we can find joy throughout all of the uncertainty and injustices that take place in our world today.
Most times, we must work hard to find joy in our journey-but isn't that the case with all good things? We might just surprise ourselves when putting faith into practice that it isn't quite as tough as we once thought.
Anyone with comments on their faith and good thoughts, please share!
My family and I are going through some difficult times, and it is easy for us to feel sorry for ourselves, but we must find joy in the journey and thank God for our many blessings. We have much to be thankful for!
With all of the gloom and doom surrounding us, it's hard to do. But, with God's help, we can find joy throughout all of the uncertainty and injustices that take place in our world today.
Most times, we must work hard to find joy in our journey-but isn't that the case with all good things? We might just surprise ourselves when putting faith into practice that it isn't quite as tough as we once thought.
Anyone with comments on their faith and good thoughts, please share!
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Thought for the Day-
I wonder what would happen if only a small portion of the money used for the Federal space program went toward research on cancer and other deadly diseases instead?
That's great that we can go to outer space but wouldn't it be nice to cure more deadly and debilitating diseases like MS etc??
What do you think?
That's great that we can go to outer space but wouldn't it be nice to cure more deadly and debilitating diseases like MS etc??
What do you think?
Monday, August 01, 2005
Monthly Winner!
Thanks Dana for commenting and participating on my blog-I appreciate it. Please email me your address again and I'll get out that CD for ya!
Congrats!
Congrats!
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
The Voice in the Night-
Her eyes are dark but bright as fire. Her arms flail about her as they wave up and down and all around like a flag in the wind. She claws at her skin as if it is something that doesn’t belong there. She tries to stop, but cannot. Bruises and cuts on her body show her road has been a ragged, tough one. The voice beckons.
He reaches for her. He grabs one hand, then the other and with his touch, ends her torment. She looks into his intense eyes for redemption, but there is only compassion and love. Redemption is not his to give. They lock eyes and remain silent for what seems like an eternity. Holding her hand, he turns and ushers her down the path.
“Why do you have such little faith, little one?”
“I am weak and tired.”
“But, you know how I’ve helped you before?”
“Yes, but again, I am weak. I only see the life I have now. I can’t see a better future. What is there for me here?”
“I don’t know for sure, but I do know that you must have faith or all is lost within you.”
“Maybe I’ll just stay lost. There is some comfort in knowing that, I think.”
“Such a sad thing for such a young woman to say.”
“You don’t know my life.”
“I think I do.”
“You don’t understand.”
“I think I do.”
“Help me, then.”
“I can only show you the way-you must be the one to listen to my voice and go down the path of the one who has chosen you.”
“I am scared and frightened that the path will be worse than the one I’m following now-how will I know it is a better way?”
“Trust in my voice and in the way of the one who loves you, and you will not fail. You only fail if you do not try. I will be here.”
She sits on the cold, hard ground, wrapping her arms around her knees rocking back and forth, back and forth. Thank you, she whispers in the still of the night.
He reaches for her. He grabs one hand, then the other and with his touch, ends her torment. She looks into his intense eyes for redemption, but there is only compassion and love. Redemption is not his to give. They lock eyes and remain silent for what seems like an eternity. Holding her hand, he turns and ushers her down the path.
“Why do you have such little faith, little one?”
“I am weak and tired.”
“But, you know how I’ve helped you before?”
“Yes, but again, I am weak. I only see the life I have now. I can’t see a better future. What is there for me here?”
“I don’t know for sure, but I do know that you must have faith or all is lost within you.”
“Maybe I’ll just stay lost. There is some comfort in knowing that, I think.”
“Such a sad thing for such a young woman to say.”
“You don’t know my life.”
“I think I do.”
“You don’t understand.”
“I think I do.”
“Help me, then.”
“I can only show you the way-you must be the one to listen to my voice and go down the path of the one who has chosen you.”
“I am scared and frightened that the path will be worse than the one I’m following now-how will I know it is a better way?”
“Trust in my voice and in the way of the one who loves you, and you will not fail. You only fail if you do not try. I will be here.”
She sits on the cold, hard ground, wrapping her arms around her knees rocking back and forth, back and forth. Thank you, she whispers in the still of the night.
When it rains, it pours-
When it rains, it pours…
Saturday I had the day to myself, which doesn’t happen very often. I had decided to stay home from up north and it’s a good thing I did. After spending over $150.00 at Meijers, (approx five hours later) I noticed the top layer of food in the freezer had started to thaw. I felt along the sides and noticed it wasn’t very cold. I cranked the setting to the max and hoped for the best. The refrigerator cooled the food yet but I could tell as time went on that it wasn’t working well. I hoped for we wouldn’t need to get a new one, but this one, after all was over twelve years old. We had a family reunion to go to on Sunday so we left and prayed for the best. We came back and noticed it was the same. Monday morning, things were starting to feel warm to touch so we went out at lunchtime and bought a new one and four hours later, it was delivered. They aren’t even as expensive as I had once thought so all is well. (expensive enough, but…compared to the grand scheme of things, it was ok.)
What's next??
How's your day going??
Saturday I had the day to myself, which doesn’t happen very often. I had decided to stay home from up north and it’s a good thing I did. After spending over $150.00 at Meijers, (approx five hours later) I noticed the top layer of food in the freezer had started to thaw. I felt along the sides and noticed it wasn’t very cold. I cranked the setting to the max and hoped for the best. The refrigerator cooled the food yet but I could tell as time went on that it wasn’t working well. I hoped for we wouldn’t need to get a new one, but this one, after all was over twelve years old. We had a family reunion to go to on Sunday so we left and prayed for the best. We came back and noticed it was the same. Monday morning, things were starting to feel warm to touch so we went out at lunchtime and bought a new one and four hours later, it was delivered. They aren’t even as expensive as I had once thought so all is well. (expensive enough, but…compared to the grand scheme of things, it was ok.)
What's next??
How's your day going??
Friday, July 22, 2005
Get Real!
Celebrity News and Gossip
I admit at one point in my life I was a celebrity junkie, for lack of a better word. I would buy People (which I still have to slip my patties as I reach for it) and the gossip magazines to get the latest scoop on the “stars.”
I guess I’m maturing because I am sick of seeing so much attention, news and gossip on the movie stars, singers/entertainers etc. I’m longing for something worthwhile to read in magazines and watch on television. There is just so much crap out there. It’s unbelievable. I can’t wait to see what the Fall show lineup will bring. I’m also sick of all of the terrible reality shows. I must confess that I liked Survivor when it first started, and I still love Fear Factor. But now, the reality shows are just plain crazy, in my little ole opinion.
What do I want to see? I would love to see more movies/shows on authors/writers and their lives or just plain people living extraordinary lives. More magazines on the lives of other occupations in general other than Hollywood! Yes, there are some good shows and magazines, of course, but not very many. What happened to show like Little House on the Prairie, Waltons, etc. “They won’t make it,” people say because we are choosing to watch “the crap.” I say it’s not true. It will take time to change things around, I agree, but aren’t we worth it? Aren’t kids worth it? Come on. Let’s get it together! I mean, who the …cares what Jessica Simpson is wearing or what she’s doing-really? We need to really take a long, hard look in the mirror and ask ourselves if we are willing to allow this to continue. I know it’s hard, but dang, we must stop buying into the illusion. Let’s buy what’s real for a change. This is one woman who is going to try very hard to say, “NO!” Enough is enough.
I admit at one point in my life I was a celebrity junkie, for lack of a better word. I would buy People (which I still have to slip my patties as I reach for it) and the gossip magazines to get the latest scoop on the “stars.”
I guess I’m maturing because I am sick of seeing so much attention, news and gossip on the movie stars, singers/entertainers etc. I’m longing for something worthwhile to read in magazines and watch on television. There is just so much crap out there. It’s unbelievable. I can’t wait to see what the Fall show lineup will bring. I’m also sick of all of the terrible reality shows. I must confess that I liked Survivor when it first started, and I still love Fear Factor. But now, the reality shows are just plain crazy, in my little ole opinion.
What do I want to see? I would love to see more movies/shows on authors/writers and their lives or just plain people living extraordinary lives. More magazines on the lives of other occupations in general other than Hollywood! Yes, there are some good shows and magazines, of course, but not very many. What happened to show like Little House on the Prairie, Waltons, etc. “They won’t make it,” people say because we are choosing to watch “the crap.” I say it’s not true. It will take time to change things around, I agree, but aren’t we worth it? Aren’t kids worth it? Come on. Let’s get it together! I mean, who the …cares what Jessica Simpson is wearing or what she’s doing-really? We need to really take a long, hard look in the mirror and ask ourselves if we are willing to allow this to continue. I know it’s hard, but dang, we must stop buying into the illusion. Let’s buy what’s real for a change. This is one woman who is going to try very hard to say, “NO!” Enough is enough.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Monthly Giveaway-July-Writing Exciting #1-101
Sorry so late in posting this! To be fair, I will start contest today so everyone viewing has a chance to win. I am giving away the CD (title above) to the first person who comments on the blog for the rest of the month. If you have already won and no one comments by the end of the month, and you have commented this month, I will give it away to you! Otherwise, the first newbie to the site who comments on one of my posts and links to my blog gets the gift! That easy!
The above is a very nice starter CD on Basic Writing as a panel discussion with a few writers on their thoughts on the writing and publishing process. Questions are asked and answered on how long it should take to write a book, how much money should one expect to make, how do critique groups work etc. It is great for starting writers!
The above is a very nice starter CD on Basic Writing as a panel discussion with a few writers on their thoughts on the writing and publishing process. Questions are asked and answered on how long it should take to write a book, how much money should one expect to make, how do critique groups work etc. It is great for starting writers!
Friday, July 15, 2005
Thought of the Day: Live for Today
No doubt about it, our family is going through a very tough time. My sixty year old (so young!) mother-in-law is battling cancer and losing-she is and has been a vibrant and positive influence in our lives. Last night, we had a family meeting at the hospital with her doctor and the news was devastating. My family and I are still trying to bounce back from my husband's job loss. Prayers are welcome here!
With all of that being said, on the way home last night around 10:30pm, my husband and I were just remarking on the turn of events in our lives and knew that we needed to live each day like it was our last-of course, within reason. His job loss doesn't even compare to the loss of a precious life. It puts things in perspective whether we like it or not-life is just too short. We know this but yet we let the little things in life get us down and when circumstances are thrown into our paths, we must face the fact that we are only on this earth for a short period of time.
I am constantly challenged in my faith, and this is no different. But as I age, I am able to cope better with adversity although painful and frustrating. And I know that we need to appreciate each other and the blessings that we have, no matter what might be happening around us especially in the continuing terrorist attacks around the globe, such as the recent attacks in London. In short, we must keep the faith and appreciate our lives one day at a time. And believe me when I tell you, it is with a tear strained and a grim face that I make this statement.
Life is as always a journey.
With all of that being said, on the way home last night around 10:30pm, my husband and I were just remarking on the turn of events in our lives and knew that we needed to live each day like it was our last-of course, within reason. His job loss doesn't even compare to the loss of a precious life. It puts things in perspective whether we like it or not-life is just too short. We know this but yet we let the little things in life get us down and when circumstances are thrown into our paths, we must face the fact that we are only on this earth for a short period of time.
I am constantly challenged in my faith, and this is no different. But as I age, I am able to cope better with adversity although painful and frustrating. And I know that we need to appreciate each other and the blessings that we have, no matter what might be happening around us especially in the continuing terrorist attacks around the globe, such as the recent attacks in London. In short, we must keep the faith and appreciate our lives one day at a time. And believe me when I tell you, it is with a tear strained and a grim face that I make this statement.
Life is as always a journey.
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