Not sure how it happened, but we bought our first book together and it was declared my Mother's Day present. Orchids of Western Australia   Then John suggested we go to Hillary's Boat Harbor, which I loved the idea. I love the area, the shopping, the eateries. A lot of Moms were there. Dolphins sculpture at Hillary's, it's also a wishing well. It was shaping up to be a nice sunset. Ripples made by a passing boat. Hungry, yet no ... Read More

  Spending in government happens. We know that one of government's first job is to keep its people safe-one thing that has been a total FAIL in the Obama Administration in Libya. But the Obamas have taken us back to the old days of England when the leaders are and live like royalty. Someone please tell me WHY they think that for one minute Barack and Michelle represent them, the middle class?? Between lavish dinners, vacations, and mixing with Hollywood, which part is like ... Read More

  "There is nothing more important than finding out what is after death. What happens to us after we die?" ~George Harrison At my bridal shower amidst a party of girlie stuff and sexy nighties, I open a gift from Dina,  the book, "The One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven." Having a hard time switching gears from the box full of nighties, I was almost afraid to ask, what was that one thing? She explained she wanted me to have something to read ... Read More

A follow up on the 60 Minutes Report where Most of Congress seems to be participating in Insider Trading, which is illegal for all of us, but for none of them. Should we throw them all out? They all seem so far removed from the realities we deal with every day. Get the book: ... Read More

Miranda had the most thoughtful idea for a graduation present for Laura. It took  a lot of preparation and creativity, and plain old sneakiness. When Laura was away, Miranda got on Laura's laptop, downloaded photos on to a flash drive, then put them on her own computer so she could use the Blurb service and create a book loaded with Laura's photography works. The quality of the paper was excellent. Miranda really made caring selections. You can see the inside of the ... Read More

(Author Unknown) * In Genesis, Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman. * In Exodus, He is the passover lamb. * In Leviticus, He is our high priest. * In Numbers, He is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. * In Deuteronomy, He is the prophet like unto Moses. * In Joshua, He is the captain of our salvation. * In Judges, He is our judge and lawgiver. * In Ruth, He is our kinsman redeemer. * In 1st and 2nd ... Read More

So once settled in from our trip to Australia, I looked around my room for something in my library I hadn't read yet.  The title Scientists Who Believe took my interest, and it was a short book divided into small chapters of individual Scientist giving their testimony on how they come to believe the Bible and in a creator God. What I read today from Anne Sweeney: But God is strong. He fights with us until we surrender to His superior strength. ... Read More

"Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind" ~Albert Einstein It was 1916 and Albert Einstein didn't like where his calculations were leading him. If his theory of General Relativity was true, it meant that the universe was not eternal but had a beginning. Einstein's calculations indeed were revealing a definite beginning to all time, all matter, and all space. This flew in the face of his belief that the universe was static and eternal. Einstein later called his discovery ... Read More

Currently Reading: Blink "You are a very cynical man; has anyone ever told you that? I've spent half a day with you, and honestly I don't know what you believe in." "I believe in lots of things. God for instance." "God? But you despise religion?" "I believe in God because only an idiot could look at the intricate balance of nature and believe it was not designed.  Believe it or not, some people still believe a watch can form itself out of sand given ... Read More

"Indeed," Dr. Francis Said. "Can a man step beyond evil's reach? I think not. Not in this lifetime." "Then all men are condemned to a lifetime of evil," Kevin said. "I lifetime struggle with evil, not a life of evil," Dr. Francis clarified. Currently reading, Ted Dekker's "Three" Three Dekker delivers another page-turner with this psychological Christian thriller about Kevin Parson, a 28-year-old seminary student who suddenly becomes the target of an evil nemesis . . . n almost perfect blend of suspense, mystery, and ... Read More

Sarah Palin's new book is out, but the anti-palin crowd did something I felt was almost illegal. Sarah Palin's book is called "Going Rogue" I guess the liberals, in fear, had to do something to prevent sales. They created a book, almost identical in look and title,  "Going Rouge". Incredible. Now suppose you want HER book, but you see these two at the bookstore. How easy would it be to pick up the wrong one? It's my belief that was the intention. There ... Read More

After spending the weekend at the beach, looking at the heavens in the vast sky, and looking to the infinite sands of the beach, and knowing out to sea there was a tremendous force of nature (Hurricane Bill) not too far away, reminded me of God and infinity... The Bible tells us to "look to the heavens" if we want to get an idea of what God is like...David wrote in Psalm 19, "The heavens alone declare the glory of God; ... Read More

Every once in a while, I share what I am reading. This month, I have taken on a study of Portrait Photography. I have learned a lot from Bill Hurter's "The Best of Portrait Photography". I have been able to glean a lot so far. Now to re-read it and take notes! ... Read More

From the book, I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist: He said, "I don't believe the Bible. But if it's true, then I'll be in big trouble." We sometimes ask our students,  "What's the greatest problem in America today? Is it ignorance or is it apathy?" One time a student answered, "I don't know, and I don't care!" That sums up the problem in America today. Many of us are ignorant and apathetic about truth... Many people are ignorant and apathetic ... Read More

It's no wonder MSNBC's ratings are down, when your news stories are about putting other people down and making fun of them (a tiresome tactic of Democrats towards Republicans - they did it to Ronald Reagan and Bush). Apparently Sarah Palin has agreed to write a book. Chris Matthews of MSNBC, decided instead of just reporting it, to make fun of her, belittle her. He cites that she not only is going to READ a book, but WRITE a book. He ... Read More

to be an Atheist? In yet ANOTHER early birthday present, Enric and Miranda gave me a book by Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek, "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" Great Title! Excerpt of the Preface: "Should you disbelieve what an atheist writes about Christianity just because he's an athiest? Not necessarily, because he could be telling the truth. Should you disblieve what a Christian writes about atheism just because he's a Christian? Again, not necesarily-he too could be telling the ... Read More

Linda and George gave me a book on buterflies that I have already found useful for identifying butterflies. I tooks some photos in October of butterflies and now I know what kind they are!   ... Read More

Well Australia didn't come here for Christmas, but presents did! One, preparing us for our visit out there, along with a little dingo. Australia's Dangerous Creatures for Dummies Another, a little koala for our Christmas Tree (more later) ... Read More

Surprises can really happen anytime, when they happen at the Holidays, and with the most thoughtful of gestures, it can really touch you. I am really touched. Over the years, Unique Exposures got a new member who's photography I have enjoyed, but when he started to send a weekly photo with Bible Verses to my inbox, I was truly impressed and told him so. I mentioned to him that the work deserved to be shown to others and invited him a space ... Read More

I received what I guess is my first Christmas present this year. It's a book called Apples of Gold by Dr. John R. Rice, it's filled with wonderful poems. The one I opened up to reminded me how Satan is our accuser, quick to demand our punishment, and how Jesus is our Advocate. Here is "My Advocate" I sinned, and straightway, post-haste, Satan flew Before the presence of the Most-High God, And made a railing accusation there. He said, This soul, this thing of clay ... Read More

Just yesterday I blogged about Obama using taxpayers money to campaign for a radical Islamist in Kenya and his rather dubious connection with a man who lost an election and incited riots. This has already been investigated and now I find it strange that one of the writers of the book The Obama Nation is being held by the Kenyan government . It wasn't that long ago when an ABC reporter was arrested for simply looking into the lobbyist attending the Democratic ... Read More

I have no idea if this is a story or not. When you hear of Barack Obama being the next Messiah and how compassionate he is and how much integrity he has, you do have to wonder about this, considering the life of his half brother, George. Here are the facts about George Obama. He’s in his twenties. He lives in a slum in a hut. He wants to become a mechanic but doesn’t have the money. He reports that he ... Read More

In light of my blog "Be Ready" where I posted dcTalk's "I Wished We'd All Been Ready" and they sing of the Rapture, I remembered yet another song on a simular subject. The Bible talks of a time when Jesus comes again, and mentions all the signs. According to Johnny Cash, It's Going by the Book. Going by the Book by Johnny Cash   ... Read More

  Currently Reading:   Black  After narrowly escaping an assassin's bullet, Thomas Hunter finds that he is trapped in a cycle of falling asleep in one reality and waking up in another. Each has a dramatic impact on the other, each presents huge stakes, and the fate of each depends on him. Part one of Dekker's trilogy. ... Read More

  I am a hopeless listmaker. My blog testifies to that. Recently having moved some of my things from my house, and having unpacked most books from the barn, I have put together a list of the books I currently own that are dusted off and put up on the shelf. Likely more to come. Some were gifts, and even one on this list I had a part in helping the author!   Title I Talk Back to the Devil The Final days Ben Carson Love, Sex, and ... Read More

  Thumbs Up Australia: Hitchhiking the Outback On the Road meets Down Under in this witty, rough guide to the adventures of a hitchhiker and his reluctant girlfriend in the Australian Outback. Thumbs Up Australia is a travelogue of the real Outback through encounters with eccentric characters on its dusty roads: from a yarn-spinning opal miner turned mechanic, to the Aboriginal elder with his tales of dreamtime, to the Dutch hitchhiker who paused at a commune 20 years ago and never ... Read More

  "Whenever we take a chance and enter unfamiliar territory or put ourselves into the world in a new way, we experience fear. Very often this fear keeps us from moving ahead with our lives. The trick is to feel the fear and do it anyway." Susan Jeffers, Ph.D Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway This inspiring self-help book picks up where the others leave off. It shows readers how to get what they want in spite of ... Read More

      The American Covenant: The Untold Story   The classic 150,000 bestselling book, documents America's Christian heritage and the hand of God in our founding.             ... Read More

Normally I wouldn't pick up this book to read. I'd think, "Yet another 'life after death' story." But this one was recommended by sister. It's not that I don't believe in certain incidences of these occurences, because I know someone who I respect and admire deeply, who was pronounced dead, and after a time she was alive again, with a memory of a short time in heaven. So goes the story of 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper. I just started it, ... Read More

(ok folks, just a little humor) Introducing the new Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device, trade named: BOOK BOOK is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no wires, no electric circuits, no batteries, nothing to be connected or switched on. It's so easy to use, even a child can operate it. Compact and portable, it can be used anywhere -- even sitting in an armchair by the fire -- yet it is powerful enough to hold as much information as a CD-ROM disc. Here's ... Read More

Miss Catherine is an amazing, determined, and charming lady. When I say determined, its with a capital "D". Miss Catherine, a neighbor, and someone I rarely spoke to, approached me one day, asking if I would become her book editor.She was only armed with the knowledge that I homeschooled my children and had a working knowledge of computers. While I tried to convince her that I was hardly qualified and my time was limited, she wouldn't take no for an answer. She ... Read More

I often post what I am listening to. I thought it could be befitting to also share what I read. Right now I am reading THYROID POWER. Yes, I have thyroid disease. In an effort to stop being a guinea pig to incompetant doctors who really know nothing about this disease (and I have been to many), I am going to try to take control of my own life and read up on the subject as much as I can. I can ... Read More

In my October 2004 Newsletter I mentioned a good book (A View from the Zoo) I had been reading, about an assisstant veterinarian to the Los Angeles Zoo. The book was more than cute little animal stories, each chapter had wonderful life (and Biblical) lessons. I found the book at a used book store while shopping for some school books. When I started to read it, I went to Amazon.com to quicklly buy some more copies to give away. To my ... Read More