Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Get Fresh for your Man this Spring!

Spring is here. A great time to make it fresh at home! Here's my quick tips on making your relationship fresh from my Southlake Moms monthly column. Click on this link: Get Fresh for your Man This Spring.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Did God Really Tell You That?

Steve Laube had a great post today titled "God Gave Me This Post"! During my agent years, I so remember getting these type of calls from aspiring writers, directors and actors trying to break into Hollywood who would find out I was an agent who happened to be a Christian. Amazing how many heard from God that I was to be their agent. Some even heard my name in a dream. In most cases they quite clearly heard the wrong voice. Using the phrase "God told me" is too often manipulation (even if unintentional). Must say it was always delicate to turn them down in a loving way because some would hate me and come up to me at events-- some were so devastated that it affected their faith--but my career depended on me representing talent I could obtain paid work for (same with Steve).

Here's the great news for all those writers who feel God told them to write their project: If an agent or publisher turns you down-- simply self publish and you can quickly have your book in hand, fulfill what you are convinced God told you to do and have no hard feelings for those who didn't share your vision. Go easy on Christians making a living trying to get writers work--they have to feed their families too and if they don't feel they can sell you, then they, personally, can't and it doesn't mean they are mean or unChristian.

Monday, April 04, 2011

cleaning closet

I just finished cleaning out my father-in-law's closet and ready to deliver his suits and entire wardrobe to the Homeless Shelter. So many nice suits for the men ready to get their life on track and head out to job interviews.... A beautiful cashmere coat he wore in the cold winter... Many memories of the times he wore various suits, shirts and jackets. 

I didn't think it would be as hard as it just was. We lost him just over a month ago.  I still expect him to wheel himself over to the dinner table and say his favorite phrase "What's goin' on" or greet the my kids off the bus "Hey buddy how was your day..."  I've learned so much in this past month. You're never really ready to say goodbye, but memories are so precious and you cherish those moments when the memories flood back. May something as simple as his wardrobe bring blessings to many. So neat to get to do what he always loved to do--give to those in need. One thing about Bob, he loved to give.