Peculiar People 2012 is Upon Us
Peculiar people, each and every one of us has at least one new leaf waiting to be turned.
Has anyone ever read The Four Agreements?
Be Impeccable with your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.
Eating by Feeding; Great Cook Book for Mother’s Day
All the recipes are displayed in an attractive, hardcover padded 3-ring binder that includes cooking tips
Minnesota Book Awards
There have been times when I gravitate to a book because I see that golden award sticker posted on the cover.
The Rewrite of Huckleberry Finn? My opinion.
And there’s no way to turn back the hands of time. Nicing-up the language, gives me a different outlook on the character. Is that a good thing? Not if you ask me.
Selling Santa a Fireplace. True Story.
I said, “It’s pretty heavy. Did you bring elves to help?” He laughed and said, “Nope, just me.” We both joked about the irony of it all.
News
Peculiar People 2012 is Upon Us
2012 is upon us. Sometimes it’s just easier to begin “a new” with the change of season or year. Thankfully in reality every morning brings new mercies. Either way each and every one of us has at least one new leaf waiting to be turned. Knowing thy self is easier said than done. Accepting thyself is even harder. Changing what needs changing is work! The hardest things to change are... [Read more]
Has anyone ever read The Four Agreements?
Has anyone read Miguel Ruiz’s, The Four Agreements? I find myself still pulling from his philosophy even ten years after reading the book. I remember how hard it was to put some of these ideas into practice. My Reality, Your Reality Our environment, experiences and how we view the world shape our realities. So what is real to me may contradict with your experiences. With that in mind,... [Read more]
The Hunger Games Movie
I am really looking forward to seeing the Hunger Games movie. Another teacher recommended the book so I read it over the summer—glad I did! I’m hooked on the series. With the movie coming out in March I was excited to see who had been cast for the roles. During my Google search I stumbled upon a couple forums where some users were discussing their disappointment with the casting of the movie.... [Read more]
Second Annual Harvest Movement 5k Run/Walk
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:1, 2a) When: Saturday October 1st, 2011 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) ... [Read more]
Eating by Feeding; Great Cook Book for Mother’s Day
Product Description from Amazon.com Eating by Feeding By The Harvest Youth Center This cookbook contains 300 outstanding soulful and soul food recipes including main dishes, breads & rolls, soups & salads, vegetables & side dishes, appetizers & beverages, desserts, and cookies & candy. Included in these are restaurant quality recipes from the owners and cooks of some of the Twin... [Read more]
Minnesota Book Awards
About a year ago I did an article about pursuing book awards. Well with Minnesota book awards finalist just being chosen, I thought I’d update the article to include information on the MN book awards. Pursuing Book Awards Writers, make sure you pursue book awards for your work published last year. Book awards promote your book and will help you to stand out among other authors. Book awards also... [Read more]
The Rewrite of Huckleberry Finn? My opinion.
I got an early morning text from a friend asking what I thought about the rewrite of Mark Twain’s classic “Huckleberry Finn”. My response was, “How is that possible? Didn’t Twain die in 1910? How could he rewrite anything? Well then, that’s that!” I understand the intent but changing the texts doesn’t change the history, it just keeps people from learning the truth. I am a technology... [Read more]
Selling Santa a Fireplace. True Story.
This time last year I was telling my daughters and son-in-law that I wanted a fireplace for Christmas. Nothing fancy, one of those fireplaces that you just push against the wall-could even been electric. Well my daughter came across a floor model stereo system that looked like a fireplace. One of consoles made back in the 70’s. It played albums and 8 tracks. This thing was huge, bulky and although... [Read more]
Stockett’s The Help and The Audio Book Experience
So over the summer I enjoyed a couple books. The first was Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert. I wanted to read the book before seeing the movie. I loved the book and have yet to see the movie. The second book was Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help”. I decided to get the audio book for this one, which was a whole new experience for me. Loved it! I know many of you are with the times and already... [Read more]
Would you stop Chewing? Who Are You Giving Grace?
Would you stop Chewing? Who Are You Giving Grace? I recently went to see the movie Prince of Persia (love those kinds of movies). I sat next to a young guy, happened to be Asian, maybe about 20 years old. So anyway, during previews I turn my phone on vibrate and I get comfortable. I am in the perfect seat, mid section. About 15 minutes into the movie, the young guy reaches or leans over and... [Read more]
