tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132890432024-03-06T23:36:11.848-08:00Victorya's PonderingsFormer Hollywood agent, now Life and Love Coach, shares her thoughts on Hollywood, Life, Celebrities, and what it all means...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-35206164769095239422014-02-04T08:03:00.001-08:002014-02-04T08:03:33.317-08:00FF Minute Feb 2014 - Victorya<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/pNV2Tshr3PI" width="480"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-7890139368866431912011-12-05T09:35:00.003-08:002011-12-05T09:35:09.256-08:00What I Really Think About My FriendsGirlfriends are meant to get you through a lifetime. I’ve often said that to my audiences but I really came to grasp the depth of that statement this year. Sometimes we don’t even realize how much we need each other until we are in a crisis. This has been a sad year in the Rogers household. We lost both my in-laws within a few months. My father-in-law died in the Spring and my mother-in-law died the same day as Steve Jobs from the same cancer. Through both losses my girlfriends amazed me by their generosity and selflessness, even in the midst of their own circumstances and hectic schedules. What was so special about that is I’m not the best at asking for help. Oh I’ll give and serve, but feel awkward when I’m the one in need (I still haven’t figured that one out). But that didn’t stop my girlfriends. <br />
They just joined together and showed up. Get this--5 of my girlfriends showed up at my house 2 days before the funeral with cleaning supplies in hand and CLEANED MY HOUSE! They cleaned my house! Countless meals were delivered, notes, phone calls, letters, thoughtful little trinkets and gifts. Earlier friends offered to help with caregiving and one dear friend just showed up on our anniversary and insisted on sitting with my mother-in-law so Will & I could go out on a date! Oh and I loved the basket of munchies, Kleenix and disposable toothbrushes another brought for the 4 of us during a long hospital stay. Another made the programs for both services... I could go on and on with all the generosity. In the midst of all their giving and serving, each of my friends have very busy lives. Yet they let themselves be inconveniently interrupted to help me in my time of need. <br />
If you have female friendships, you are truly blessed. You may not realize it until crisis appears, but I assure you, if you have not extended the effort to build lasting friendship you will indeed notice the void when help is needed the most. Sure people are people and our girlfriends can bug us at imes. But guess what? We bug them too. Reality check, no one is perfect. But what we add to each other’s lives, really, outweighs any negative (unless you have chosen a toxic friendship which needed to be re-evaluated).<br />
My prayer for you is that you reflect on each of your blessings this Christmas season. I especially want you to focus on the blessings of friendship. If you have a friend in need, step out of your comfort zone, be inconvenienced, and offer a random act of kindness--even if she doesn’t ask first. You will touch her heart in her time of need and end up giving yourself an emotional boost at the same time.Yes, girlfriends are here to get us through a lifetime! We will get by with a little help from our friends....Merry Christmas.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-23086926204627565522011-12-04T06:44:00.000-08:002011-12-04T06:44:02.402-08:003 Secrets to Turn Bah Humbug into the Warm Fuzzies<a href="http://www.southlakemoms.com/post/familyrelationships/3-secrets-to-turn-bah-humbug-into-the-warm-fuzzies">3 Secrets to Turn Bah Humbug into the Warm Fuzzies</a> Here are my tips for a fabulous holiday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-83058872620234420312011-07-05T13:12:00.000-07:002011-07-05T13:31:28.672-07:00Moms....really? You let your kids watch WHAT?Okay it's time for my rant to moms out there. Once again one of my kids friends went on and on about the rated R movie she watched with her parents and how scary it was and how she had bad dreams and hated it. For whatever reason, kids love to tell me stuff--I guess my kids let friends know what I do for a living and that I write books so they like to come talk to me.<br />
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Honestly, I so don't get how some parents--adults I enjoy talking to and seem to have it together--have this chip missing inside their brain that doesn't allow them to filter what is okay for kids and what isn't. Movies have ratings for a reason. And if it has been given an R rating, there are elements in the movie that have been deemed too harsh for young minds. By the way this rant also goes for parents allowing M-rated video games for their kids--seriously! Give me a break! Shockingly I hear about this more than I hear about the movies!<br />
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This particular child I'm referring to today was subjected to two horror films that her parents wanted to see so they turned them on cable when she and her 3 year old sibling were still up and had them watch it as a family. Both these movies are films I would not personally choose to watch because the subject matter is too disturbing for me--an adult! I asked her why she didn't just tell her Mom it was too scary. She said she did but her mom wanted to watch it.<br />
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I must say in every single incident where one of my kids friends have told me they've seen scary or risque movies in the past few years (my kids are 10 and 9 now) the kids said they were films their parents wanted to see. Thus it is quite clear that parents are thinking more of themselves than their role as a parent. I'm not judging the parents personal choice in movies THEY want to watch for them, but come on, you can watch them when your kids are asleep, in another room, or while at a friends house.<br />
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It is our job as parents to protect what goes into our children's minds during their childhood. If you have been blessed with the role as parent--then parent, don't be a "buddy" to your child. And that means protect, as best you can, what you permit your children to see. And FYI, if your kids are having recurrent nightmares, chances are they have been playing video games or watching media that is disturbing them.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-78918024502903204262011-07-02T12:38:00.000-07:002011-07-02T12:38:55.817-07:00Working it OutLife doesn't always turn out like you planned--but you can survive, no matter what tragedy comes. That is the lesson of Working it Out: A Journey of Love, Loss and Hope by Abby Rike (from The Biggest Loser). What an amazing, precious autobiography that will break your heart and inspire you at the same time. I couldn't put it down all the way to the last page. And you don't want to miss the last 3 pages.<iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=finderskeep0a-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0446575038&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align:left;padding-top:5px;width:131px;height:245px;padding-right:10px;"align="left" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-91089923240040690422011-06-05T19:39:00.000-07:002011-06-05T19:39:10.897-07:00The Optimism BiasI consider myself definitely an optimist--mainly because I believe God is in control, even when I have no idea what is going to happen. This was an interesting article, however, in TIME magazine <a href="http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2074067,00.html">The Optimism Bias</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-50209165816051920412011-05-30T05:58:00.000-07:002011-05-30T06:01:06.497-07:00Happy Memorial DayMy first memorable Memorial Day was when I had just turned 8 years old and my parents surprised us with a trip to Opening Day of Six Flags <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Flags_Magic_Mountain">Magic Mountain in California </a>. We were with our family friends The Pettits and our all day adventure began with a visit to the military cemetery to honor one of the Pettits' family members who had died for his country. Yes, Magic Mountain was an absolute blast, and because it was brand new, few people knew about it in this remote city of Valencia so lines were non-existent and we road one of the roller coasters (The Goldrusher) 17 times that day! But another memorable part of that day for an impressionable 8 year old was that visit to the cemetery to think that my friends actually KNEW someone personally who died in war. Thank you to their family member and thank you for every American who has sacrificed for us so we can live this free life in our wonderful country that few other people in this world get to live. May we never forget and not take their sacrifice for granted.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-4530490164785941632011-05-11T15:07:00.000-07:002011-05-11T15:07:50.584-07:00It Takes Two, Baby--but it's up to You! (reprint from SouthlakeMoms.com)Oh, the power of two! It takes two baby... two to mingle, two to tango ...But there’s more power in two than just a hit song. I’ve found the number to offer a power formula in navigating everyday responses, reactions, and recurrences of relationship challenges. It’s easy to react on impulse, without thinking about future ramifications--especially when our feelings have been hurt or we’ve felt unappreciated or discounted. Instead, from this day forward, I challenge you to be aware and deliberate in your choices by keeping my “It Takes Two” formula in mind.<br />
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What is “It Takes Two”? Probably not what you think I’m going to say. Sure there are always two sides to every relationship. And yes, it is always wise to see what OUR role is in every conflict. But what I mean by “It Takes Two” is to pause and think in twos before you make choices, reactions and decisions.<br />
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Ask yourself How will my choice right now affect my future 2 days from now? How about 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years, even 2 decades from now?<br />
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You don’t have to think through all five scenarios every time, but try three each time-- “How will this choice affect me 2 weeks from now, 2 years from now and 2 decades from now?”<br />
Little everyday choices, seemingly innocent in nature at the start, are the spark that can completely derail a life all because an impulse was followed without thought of what would happen if...<br />
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For instance, flirting on Facebook with a long lost high school flame can tragically turn into a full on affair ruining your marriage, family and future--all beginning with “innocent” curiosity followed by a simple act of “add friend”. If only you had thought through “how will reconnecting with “Sam” affect me 2 days from now, 2 years from now, and 2 decades from now.”<br />
This 2-2-2 formula works with any scenario in your life--be it choices of jobs, schools, discipline, church, eating habits, fitness, addictions, time management, etc. etc.<br />
Here’s another one -- Uninterrupted 5 minutes-a-day with your spouse--just to connect and talk about anything. So often we get too overwhelmed, tired or distracted to carve out time to spend alone with our husbands (if he travels, try 5 minutes on the phone daily). Sadly, lack of emotional intimacy builds up, layer upon layer, all too easy in any marriage. How does two days of NOT carving out daily one-on-one time affect your marriage?--obviously, not severely. But if 2 weeks turn into 2 months then 2 years, the lack of intimate emotional encounters just may have left you 2 decades later as little more than married strangers with children who have left. It Just Takes Two, Baby! Think this formula and you will see tremendous results! Make truth and consequences a conscious part of your life. Try it out today in your marriage, your parenting and all areas of your life-- Hmm...how will doing THIS affect me in twos? Starting right now, choose to make your next 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years and 2 decades what you really want your life to be by being deliberate in your choices. Until next month!<br />
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About Victorya:<br />
Southlake Mom Victorya Michaels Rogers is a Life & Love Coach, equipping women to create and keep healthy relationships. Rogers’ authored four books, including Finding a Man Worth Keeping and The Automatic 2nd Date. Her latest release is the DVD “Straight Talk About Sex for Christian Couples” co-written with Sex Therapist Debby Wade. Victorya has been seen and heard on national TV, Radio, and print—from MTV to Focus on the Family, Cosmopolitan to Woman’s World. This former Hollywood agent is also an active REALTOR® at Coldwell Banker Residential. She’s part of First Friday Women and lives in Southlake, TX with her husband, Will, and their two children. Learn more about her Coaching services at www.Victorya.com.<a href="http://www.southlakemoms.com/news.asp?id=97&pid=131&task=display&pcatid="></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-14226017039478941262011-05-08T17:51:00.000-07:002011-05-08T18:07:58.963-07:00Hey Moms, Get by with a Little Help from Your Friends!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">I caught another episode of <a href="http://www.oprah.com/own-judds/Chat-Live-During-The-Judds-on-OWN"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The-Judds</span></a>, a reality series capturing the three week reunion tour of the mother-daughter country superstars of the 80s, Naomi and Wynonna Judd. Their dysfunctional relationship necessitated a therapist joining them on the road as they attempted healing as they faced their painful past. This particular episode included the release of other famous daughter <a href="http://www.amazon.com/All-That-Bitter-Sweet-Memoir/dp/034552361X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304901420&sr=8-1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ashley Judd’s autobiography</span></a>. Mama Judd Naomi was devastated to realize her lack of parenting skills caused lifelong pain to both famous daughters. What stood out to me in this episode, as they revisited Ashley <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=finderskeep0a-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0825672732&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>and Wynonna’s childhood Los Angeles homes before fame, was that they did NOT have a support system. </div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Naomi was a single mom of two young girls working 2 and 3 jobs to put food on the table and yet she had no support system. Single moms out there, in fact all women, we need support systems. The best support system I can guide you towards (outside of family when you have family of course) is to get involved with a local church--a great place to meet God and find friends to get you through a lifetime! Indeed, we get by with a little help from our friends! What better place to meet friends that at church? Churches these days have such wonderful support groups, especially in this age of mega-churches.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Here are just a few (of the MANY fabulous churches) with great support systems set up. In the Bible-belt where I live in Texas there’s my home church <a href="http://gatewaypeople.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gateway</span></a> in Southlake (with campuses in North Richland Hills and Frisco). There’s also <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://FellowshipChurch.com/">Fellowship Church</a></span> in Grapevine, Oklahoma has <a href="http://www.lifechurch.tv/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Life Church</span></a> in Edmond, California has <a href="http://www.saddleback.com/">Saddleback Church</a> and so on. Wherever you are, get involved in your local church, be it large or small, and get the help and support you need. Having recently had a death in the family, I was just amazed at how immediately my church family surrounded us and helped up put the funeral together and just be there for us. I’ve asked myself several times in my life: “What do people do who don’t have a church family in times of need?” The Judds episode tonight showed me what they do...they have a hard time. If you are out there going it alone as a mom, let me encourage you that <i>there is</i> support for you out there waiting to help--reach over for help from a church near you!</span></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-91259180025935848552011-05-06T19:39:00.000-07:002011-05-06T19:39:19.016-07:00From This Moment On...I'm in the middle of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Moment-Shania-Twain/dp/1451620748?ie=UTF8&tag=finderskeep0a-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969">Shania Twain's autobiography</a> and looking forward to reading the rest. I've always been a fan of her music and concerts--one of the best live shows I've ever attended. She is one of those rare performers who connects to everyone in the audience--women, men and kids. After a very public betrayal by her best friend having an affair with Twain's husband, understandably her world came crumbling down. Several years have now passed and she's now slowly coming back into the public eye and has just released this memoir. It's not a bitter tale of "can you believe he did this to me" rather it's a touching memoir of a overcoming life obstacles and living "From This Moment On." Kudos to Twain...looking forward to her getting back in the studio to record another album.<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=finderskeep0a-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1451620748&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-14391501137065535642011-04-26T12:57:00.000-07:002011-04-26T12:57:14.023-07:00Get 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: <a href="http://www.southlakemoms.com/news.asp?id=97&pid=131&task=display&pcatid=">Get Fresh for your Man This Spring</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-30692076424344092652011-04-06T06:17:00.000-07:002011-04-06T06:17:08.765-07:00Did God Really Tell You That?Steve Laube had a great post today titled "<a href="http://www.stevelaube.com/god-gave-me-this-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-6683">God Gave Me This Post</a>"! 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). <br />
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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.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-35412141391115897482011-04-04T09:30:00.000-07:002011-04-04T09:30:28.483-07:00cleaning closetI 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. <div><br />
</div><div>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.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-55334575018986837782011-02-14T14:22:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:23:25.598-08:00Happy Valentine's DayAw the most romantic day of the year....or is it?<br />
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To some it is, to others it's stress and depression.<br />
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If you are single, make this a day to pamper yourself. Do something fun just for you. Don't go out to a restaurant tonight as it may bum you out to see so much romance. But do think about hitting a chick flick or other movie. Or catch up on your favorite TV shows you've missed by going to Hulu.com.<br />
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For those who are married, enjoy tonight if you've planned to, but no pressure to do anything big. A simple "I love you" may be all you need. It really depends on your personality and what has been set up as the expectation thus far in your relationship. For some it's no big deal, to others it's as big as the commercial hype in the media.<br />
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Check out my article on my top 3 secrets for making this a romantic evening, if you're in the mood to enjoy it: <a href="http://www.southlakemoms.com/news.asp?id=10&pid=123&task=display&pcatid=">Three Ways to Make This Valentine's Night Sizzle</a><br />
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Whether you go out of stay in, Happy Valentines Day to you and yours.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-65005163604018182062011-01-18T12:27:00.000-08:002011-01-18T12:27:06.972-08:00The Golden Globes lost their shineI never miss the Golden Globes. Not only did I attend them each year from 1986-1998, I met my husband there in 1996 and have enjoyed watching them each year as a fond reminder of my Hollywood years and meeting my man-to-keep. Not only are the Golden Globes the annual predictor of who will take home the Oscars shortly thereafter, the Globes are also known as one of the most elegant Hollywood annual events. Plus EVERYONE attends from both TV and Film just to be in the same place as all their peers and hang out for a evening. Sadly, this year was different.<br />
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THIS year, Ricky Gervais delivered nothing but low class and poor taste as the emcee. There is nothing classy or funny about being a crude, offensive bully ripping everyone to shreds, which is all that Gervais delivered. The producers hit the mute button several times throughout the evening and camera shots of various stars were filled with strained expressions as the stars tried to politely smile through their discomfort. My Dad always said "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Gervais clearly wasn't raised that way. After all the flack he's been given since the show, Gervais is now taking the stance on TMZ that it is <a href="ttp://www.tmz.com/2011/01/18/ricky-gervais-golden-globes-host-never-host-again-video-new-york-controversy-jokes-tom-cruise-scientology-gay/">his choice to not do the show ever again</a>. You can think that Ricky, but hopefully that option won't ever be presented to you again and movie buffs can go back to enjoying an annual evening of Hollywood Glamour rather than an evening of embarrassment and disgust.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-26914047896732274672010-12-06T12:38:00.000-08:002010-12-06T12:38:01.467-08:00I Can't Believe I Said That!Have you ever felt like you said the wrong thing at the wrong time? You know, in the height of emotions you went for the jugular and said what you knew better than to say it...<br />
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To cheer you this Christmas season, I thought I'd let you see some of the top <a href="http://tinyurl.com/27fbmz8">CEOs blunders</a> when they had... um...a lack of self-control.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Some times it feels good to know we are not alone in our mistakes and sometimes people blow it MUCH worse than we do. As we heard pastor Craig Groeschel say when he was visiting our church this weekend-- "Bless their heart." <a href="http://tinyurl.com/27fbmz8">Click here to read the Newsweek article.</a></span><br />
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It not what you do WRONG that counts. We all make mistakes, believe me. Rather, it's what we do AFTER our blunder. Being humble, asking forgiveness and doing the next right thing is what shows your true character. And frankly it helps a lot when you turn to God to help you through your mistakes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-88503140104672117852010-11-26T10:01:00.000-08:002010-11-26T10:01:18.219-08:00Love & Other Drugs..Hit or Miss?<div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctho3Syw01Y">LOVE & OTHER DRUG</a>S, the Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway starring film, is an unconventional love story set during the introduction of Viagra into the marketplace, loosely based on the book HARD SELL by Pziser’s then #1 salesman Jamie Reidy. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The seemingly perfect set up for a see-it-over-and-over-again romantic comedy, LOVE & OTHER DRUGS revolves around a handsome, ladies-man sales superstar (Gyllenhaal) falling for a jaded, seen-it-all pretty girl (Hathaway), with a major twist -- she’s sick and pushes everyone away because she’s convinced no one will stay (So why bother with false hope? She reasons). </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Here’s where I’m conflicted on my love/hate for this movie. What I liked was the emotional roller coaster of the main characters, that two lost people manage to find each other, the realistic life choices they wrestled, with and the heartwarming sensitivity to the the plight of sufferers of Parkinson’s disease. So yes, the set up, story line, and much of the film was intriguing, including a stellar cast and an award worthy performance from Anne Hathaway.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">What I didn’t like was the excessive, squirm in your seats, gratuitous sex and over the top choices made by seasoned director Ed Zwick (Glory, Defiance, Legands of the Fall), leaving the audience noticeably uncomfortable on at least three occasions. Scene after scene of impulsive, aggressive, explicit sex filled much of the air-time of an otherwise well written, thought-provoking film. Here’s the deal Hollywood, I know longtime “good girl” actresses like to breakout of their stereotypes and do an “edgy role,” but America really doesn’t want to see their sweethearts naked--not Julia Roberts, not Julie Andrews, and not Anne Hathaway. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/victorya1#p/a/u/1/dQjW4wAj3bk">one-on-one interview</a> with the director<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001880/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #0225a3; text-decoration: underline;"> Zwick</span></a> defended his choices of excessiveness saying it would cheapen the storyline if he had his stars “pull up the sheets and cover up.” And he feels there is “nothing wrong with nudity--it’s beautiful.” </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Seriously? give me a break. Sure, the body is beautiful. But personally, I don’t want to see my boss, my friends, my family... really anyone in my life naked, other than my husband. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">As a relationship coach who has literally seen it all, the way the main characters go about finding each other is clearly NOT how lasting love is ever found. Zwick claims he was simply reflecting the way Twenty-Somethings find love these days with repeated promiscuous sex until they get it right and a relationship stick. Don’t get me wrong, promiscuity happens every day, but lasting love is not what follows those encounters. Instead broken lives become filled with more emptiness.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">If you’re intrigued to see what the pharmaceutical world is like behind the scenes, with romance thrown in, see this film. But this is not director Edward Zwick’s typical masterpieces where you’ll find yourself seeing it at the theatre multiple times then rush to pick up the DVD on the day of its release. It easily could have been if there had been a few different directorial choices. The end result? A film to see once then move on to the next film. </span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br />
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I believed she had a little baggage, but I was also saddened because I was still single and had visions of an ideal married life with romantic home cooked dinners prepared by me for my eventual perfect husband and children. Okay so reality does not always turn out like fairy tales (especially 13 years into marriage and I’m still not the best cook) BUT I still disagree with my long ago Facialist. That is why I loved two books by Devi Titus--<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Home-Experience-Making-Sanctuary-Haven/dp/1424329434/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285211147&sr=8-1" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #d35558; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: underline;">The Home Experience</a></i> and <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Table-Experience-Devi-Titus/dp/1935245139/ref=sr_1_2?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285211201&sr=8-2" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #d35558; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: underline;">The Table</a></i>--both written to help women use what is in their control to create a fabulous home life and enhance their relationships.<br />
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Here are just three of the many gems Devi Titus taught me about improving relationships around my kitchen table:<br />
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<b>Eat Together</b>: Pick one meal a day when your household comes together for a meal to focus and connect face to face. With today’s hectic lives, it may not be possible every single day at home -- but it’s so worth the effort.<br />
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<b>Have Your Say</b>: When you dine together, ask everyone to share something about their day and compel everyone to actually listen. You’ll be amazed how much is revealed that otherwise would be left unsaid. And self esteem is always raised when one feels heard.<br />
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<b>Celebrate Together</b>: Have something special as a couple or family that you do on special occasions. Devi gives various simple ideas for this from a special dinner plate to allowing honorees the choice of menu, switching off cooks to having theme nights like girls night, Dad’s night, and many more.<br />
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You hear Devi Titus live and in person on the 3rd Thursday of each month now through June in Colleyville, TX as she shares her 10 Smart Choices a Woman can Make to Change her Life" at <a href="http://www.firstfridaywomen.com/thirdthursday.html" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #d35558; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: underline;">Third Thursdays</a>, <br />
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Yes, you can improve relationships around a table. These 3 simple things revolving around your kitchen table are worth adapting to your busy home life--just eat together, have your say and celebrate--and your family relationships will grow stronger every day. </span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-91581635319093592362010-09-27T08:51:00.000-07:002010-09-27T09:25:39.392-07:00Are you Between a Rock and a Hard Place?<div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> I don't know about you, but plenty of times I have found myself in that miserable, overwhelming, could-not-catch-my-breath moments of being "between a rock and a hard place." Just this morning I was in another one of those spots where I had to humble myself, beg grace and see what happens next. That is one of the reasons I gobble up anything my friend and mentor Carol Kent writes and her brand new release is exactly what I needed this very morning and can touch you as well. No matter what heartbreak, disappointment or crisis you face, this book can touch your heart and offer you hope. Here's an interview with Carol about her latest book of inspiration.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://youtu.be/Vo9BaL4p-xc" mce_href="http://youtu.be/Vo9BaL4p-xc">Between a Rock and a Grace Place</a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">Tell us about the Christmas gift you received. How did it help you to find grace in the middle of a seemingly hopeless situation?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Two weeks before Christmas our doorbell rang at 9:15 p.m. It was dark outside and by the time my husband, Gene, joined me at the front door, we were surprised to find no one there. It was already dark, but my eyes fell on a large, exquisitely wrapped gift. The card on top said, “Mom.” Initially, it felt like a bad joke. Nine years earlier our son, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy had been arrested for murdering his wife’s first husband and he was in prison serving a life-without-the-possibility-of-parole sentence.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">However, I am a “Mom” and the package was left on my doorstep, so I opened it. The note appeared to be in my son’s unique handwriting. The note expressed his deep love for me and his gratefulness for what I had done to help him since his arrest. He said a “friend” had helped him deliver the surprise. Opening the box, I discovered a gorgeous russet-colored silk jacket—and it fit me perfectly.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">That night I discovered something new about God and something I had forgotten about myself. He loves to interject divine surprises into our lives. His timing is always perfect, but it had been a while since I had been surprised by joy, wonder, and grace in the middle of one of the tight spots of life.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">What are “grace places,” and how can hurting people in need find them?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">All of us experience tight spots when life turns out differently from our dream. When we face the overwhelming obstacles of life, we can experience the last thing we ever expect—the sweet spot of grace. Grace places have a variety of forms, but some include:</div><ul style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><li>Receiving love when we don’t deserve it</li>
<li>Finding safety in the middle of a fearful and uncertain experience</li>
<li>Being comforted by friends and family (people who are extensions of God’s love)</li>
<li>Experiencing the embrace of God when we have run out of strength and courage</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">“Grace means the free, unmerited, unexpected love of God, and all the benefits, delights, and comforts which flow from it.” (R.P.C. Hanson)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">How important are contentment and gratitude in finding grace and peace?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">My son, Jason, is teaching me that I need to choose contentment and thanksgiving in all things. As an inmate in a maximum-security prison, all of his personal items must fit in one small one-foot-high and one-and a half-feet-deep and two-and-a half feet long steel lockbox. He has learned to live comfortably with very little, which brings him a surprising sense of peace.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">When I was visiting him one weekend I asked how he holds on to hope in the middle of a life-without-the-possibility-of-parole sentence. He said, “Mom, I have a gratitude list. Whenever the clouds of depression try to discouragement, I get out a piece of paper and write down everything I have to be thankful for. I’m thankful I have two parents who will be my advocates for as long as they live. The average number of years a lifer gets visits is five years and then no one comes anymore. I’m also thankful I can be a missionary on a compound that houses up to 1,700 men.” I’m learning from Jason that I find contentment when I choose to be thankful and when I invest my time in helping other people.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">What are some unexpected gestures of kindness you’ve received in the past, and how did they help you through difficult times?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">A couple of years ago Jason’s appendix ruptured and he was rushed from the prison to a civilian hospital. Gene and I were not allowed to know where he was and I prayed for someone to care for him as a mother would. He had two armed guards in his room at all times. Nurse Betty was assigned to Jason’s care. She treated him with respect and extraordinary care—and I knew she was a direct answer to my prayers.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">A group of people who called themselves our “Stretcher Bearers” received an e-mailed monthly update on how to help with our needs. We were blessed with meals, cards, and financial gifts, often just before we needed extra funds for the next legal payment. These amazing people waited with us for two and a half years through seven postponements of the trial.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">How has your definition of adventure changed over the years, and why is it important to retain adventure in your life, despite your situation?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">True adventure is seeing the potential of living for things that matter in the middle of your current circumstances. We had the adventure of launching a nonprofit organization that helps to empower our son to facilitate classes by having books and DVD teaching series sent to the prison. We also have the adventure of reaching out to other people who are in crisis, which brings purpose and deep meaning to our lives.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">There is a theme of surprise throughout the book. What is one of the greatest surprises you’ve had?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">The powerful story of Tammy Wilson and Matthew Ben Rodriguez is in this book. Tammy contacted me after I spoke at an event she attended because my son is incarcerated in the same prison where Matt, the man who killed her mother thirteen years ago is incarcerated. She had been praying for someone to lead Matt to Christ and asked if Jason would try to meet him. It turned out that Jason and Matt were already friends and this amazing story is one of forgiveness, redemption, and restoration that can only be explained in the supernatural dimension.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic;">Between a Rock and a Grace Place</span> releases 10 years after your son, Jason, was sentenced to life in a maximum security prison and includes excerpts from Jason’s letters. Can you tell us how he’s doing now?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">He has just taken his 8th group of men through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Course and he will be facilitating a biblical counseling class on marriage and family this fall. He has a prayer group of twelve inmates who fast and pray for the needs of each other and their families. Prison is a depressing, dark, and sad place, but Jason is living for things that will outlast him.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">When you received news about Jason’s clemency hearing being denied, how did you respond?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">I wailed like a baby, sobbed, felt angry, hurt, and disappointed in God. Then we saw Jason a day after this devastating news. He was calm and very much at peace. He hugged me as I wept and said, “Mom, this case isn’t about having the best attorney or about having the favor of Florida’s top executive political leaders. If I am ever allowed to walk in freedom in this lifetime, it will be because God miraculously opened a door that was closed.” My son helps me to develop an eternal perspective and that day he comforted me.<span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">What advice do you have for those who are stuck between a rock and a grace place?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">In the middle of your own hurt reach out to someone else who needs help worse than you do. When you involve yourself in meeting the needs of others, you discover an unexpected freedom on the inside. Corrie ten Boom once said, “What did you do today that only a Christian would have done?”</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">As a result of your journey, you and your husband have founded the nonprofit organization Speak Up for Hope. What are the goals of the organization, and how can people get involved?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Our vision: To help inmates and their families adjust to their new normal.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Our mission: We exist to provide hope to inmates and their families through encouragement and resources.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Please go to www.speakupforhope.org for a list of practical ways individuals, churches, and organizations can help with specific projects. Our goal is to live out the truth of Prov. 31:8-9: “Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice. Stand up for the poor and destitute!”</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">Where may we connect with you further or to purchase a copy of <span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic;">Between a Rock and a Grace Place</span>?</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">I would love for you to visit my web site at <a href="http://www.CarolKent.org/" mce_href="http://www.CarolKent.org/">www.CarolKent.org</a>, browse through the various events and other resources available. You may also join me on my Facebook page, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=544260659&ref=ts" mce_href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=544260659&ref=ts">please click here</a>.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Watch her on YouTube talking on this book <a href="http://youtu.be/Vo9BaL4p-xc" mce_href="http://youtu.be/Vo9BaL4p-xc">Between a Rock and a Grace Place</a><br />
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On days like that I just love to pick up and read the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament (right after Proverbs). It's the same author who wrote most of<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=finderskeep0a-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0310938570&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=finderskeep0a-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0310926300&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe> Proverbs, but on a very down day. Today I read Chapter 11 at breakfast about casting your bread upon the water "Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again." Lots of wisdom in this short book with plenty of empathetic "meaningless....it's all meaningless" thrown in to keep it real. So next time you just need a little "I know how you feel" rather than a bubbly pep talk, pick up your Bible and read 12 little chapters of Ecclesiastes and realize even King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, had days like this. (By the way I just love "The Bible Experience". I put it on my Ipod and listen to it on my walks. Best audio Bible EVER!)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-70417018883073382922010-08-04T19:58:00.000-07:002010-08-04T19:59:39.035-07:00Thankfully, Bristol Broke it off!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOARRxQxCBBzd4LB1Fkw1rTXMvnm0koHgcc5T79QrYcW-nRCY&t=1&usg=__ZQJZQUircRYL_L-zEP_6WNOHLBw=" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOARRxQxCBBzd4LB1Fkw1rTXMvnm0koHgcc5T79QrYcW-nRCY&t=1&usg=__ZQJZQUircRYL_L-zEP_6WNOHLBw=" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Less than 3 weeks after the US Magazine announcement of an engagement, Bristol Palin has called off her engagement to Levi Johnston. As painful as breakups are, this will ultimately be such a blessing that it ends NOW rather than after the wedding because believe me, this guy is trouble. Anyone who would betray someone the way he betrayed and sold out Bristol and her family would certainly do it again. And forget the excuse that he was young. Character is developed early and this is a guy who not only sold out his ex-girlfriend's family for media attention, he also rushed out and took it all off in a PlayGirl spread. Yes, Bristol, mourn the loss of love and the loss of your dream of you two being together, but know that one day you will be thrilled with your decision to end it for the second time! (Check out the whole story here: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://hhvx.com/BristolPalin" mce_href="http://hhvx.com/BristolPalin" target="_blank">http://hhvx.com/BristolPalin</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">.) <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=finderskeep0a-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0061939897&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-71648591883602147392010-08-04T19:53:00.000-07:002010-08-04T19:53:29.187-07:00Ali chooses Love...Will it Last?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/startracks/100816/ali-fedotowsky-435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=finderskeep0a-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1582294496" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/startracks/100816/ali-fedotowsky-435.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic;">Bachelorette</span> Ali Fedotowsky steps out with fiancé Roberto Martinez in Hollywood after the season finale revealed she accepts his proposal. An adorable couple I rooted for all season, I wish them both the best, but have doubts they'll make it in the long run with their impulsive decision to move in together right away, oh my. Sadly, couples who live together before marriage have an even higher risk of break up than couples who wait for marriage to cohabitant. Not only that, Ali & Roberto have the <span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic;">Bachelor/Bachelorette</span> curse of less than 10% making it down the aisle. The show has exactly two couples who have. And although last night was the franchise's highest rated finale since 2004, as a Love Coach my main concern for the couple's chances of success is that they have rushed into moving in together, long before the relationship has had any time to mature. Such a bummer. Ali & Roberto had the most in common, the strongest chemistry, and best shot of a life after the show. Yes, she really liked Frank too, but even if another girl did NOT come back in the picture, Frank was not the best choice for Ali when you look at the whole package--he had recently given up a solid career to pursue a Hollywood dream of writing a yet unwritten screenplay and still lives at home...not exactly currently in a place to support a wife. I'm all for pursuing your dreams, but he could have written his screenplay and kept his day job until he got his break!).</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Back to my point about why I'm bummed they rushed to move in together. Once a relationship rushes into sex, communication and respect slow down or cease because the focus is on chemistry. Now that they live together he no longer has to work at winning her over and the relationship will settle into everyday life of "playing house" long before there is a foundation and history together other than the bubble of a fantasy relationship developed in front of the cameras. Thus a relationship that had all the potential to work out in the long run may fall apart merely because they skipped the vital step of laying the foundation. Time will tell.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Man-Worth-Keeping-Secrets/dp/1582294496?ie=UTF8&tag=finderskeep0a-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Finding A Man Worth Keeping: Dating Secrets that Work</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=finderskeep0a-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1582294496" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-52107879948885844442010-08-04T19:49:00.000-07:002010-08-04T19:49:49.750-07:00The Bachelor repeats Sleeping with the Enemy?<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font: normal normal normal 13px/19px Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.6em; padding-left: 0.6em; padding-right: 0.6em; padding-top: 0.6em;"><div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><br />
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Jake & Vienna make their much hyped face to face appearance tonight on "<a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette" mce_href="http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette" target="_blank" title="The Bachlorette">The Bachelorette"</a> to explain their breakup after their "He said, She said" interviews they both sold to tabloids. Of course I tuned in for relationship "research" for my readers. Here's the deal girls....I had watched Jake's season on ABC's "The Bachelor". Yes, Vienna has issues getting along with women and had every gal in the house hating her. Yes, she is alienated back home in Florida and doesn't get along with women anywhere. Thus, she has a little work to do in interpersonal relationships. BUT, when you watched the interview between the he two of them tonight, oh my, Jake didn't come out looking very good. In fact he reminded me quite clearly of a leading character in the Julia Roberts starring film <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bSOc2fUUeg" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bSOc2fUUeg" target="_blank">Sleeping with the Enemy</a>! He came across as a controlling, angry, freak, oh my. Girls. I have been happily married for over 12 years to a great guy. And you know what? If he measures a room and arranges our furniture and I don't like it, I'll whip out that same tape measure and give my own "expert" opinion. And he won't freak and say "You undermined me." He's knows ahead of time that I'm opinionated and I'm going to do it. Also, if I ask him directions and he tells me exactly where to go, I'm going to whip out my GPS anyway and type in the address and he won't get all angry and lose his attraction for me, he'll instead expect it and yes he'll comment in an irritated voice "Why did you even ask." These two examples are exactly two examples Jake gave to plead his case that Vienna didn't respect him and totally undermined him every moment and that "no man would be attracted to a woman like that." Whew....I could go on and on, but let's just say, ladies, if you're man is that insecure, controlling and troubled when you're dating, don't walk down the aisle, because if self-respect is what you want, he is not a man-to-keep.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.blogrankings.com"><img src="images/blogrankings.gif" width="84" height="15" border="0"></a> <a href="http://dir.blogflux.com/"><img src="http://dir.blogflux.com/images/80x15.gif" alt="Blog Flux Directory" border="0"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733097852087190355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13289043.post-6893834519536140102010-05-10T09:23:00.000-07:002010-05-10T09:23:14.645-07:00Where we EAT can change our Life...Really?<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://kingdomglobal.com/store/image.php?type=P&id=34" /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">Stuck on the freeway on the way to have breakfast with a Single mother of 4 this morning, I popped in the CD of author/speaker Devi Titus and re-listened to her talk on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Table-Experience-Devi-Titus/dp/1935245139?ie=UTF8&tag=finderskeep0a-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">THE TABLE</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=finderskeep0a-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1935245139" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />. I was so convicted and inspired all over again. I had gone through her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Home-Experience-Making-Sanctuary-Haven/dp/1424329434?ie=UTF8&tag=finderskeep0a-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">HOME EXPERIENCE</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=finderskeep0a-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1424329434" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> study 3 years ago -- the beautiful coffee-table-book is prominently displayed in my kitchen to remind me of the life I want to live daily. Today I was reminded of her core message--that actually SITTING DOWN and having a daily meal, face to face with our kids as a family makes all the difference in the world on their life and ours! Much more depth to the message than this brief summary, but so worth your time to pick up one of her two books--every Mom (single or married mom) needs this material--you will benefit tremendously from this wisdom about how WHERE we eat daily affect the quality of our current and future life.<br />
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