The Ego Has Landed

By Donald James Parker  

"Space, the final frontier", starts out the memorable TV series Star Trek.  I'm convinced that is a correct statement–if being applied to the space between our ears.  Our brains are unbelievably powerful and complex computer-like machines.  And one of the most amazing things about our ability to think is our capacity to analyze the perceptions that strike us and the opinions generated by those insights into the way the world works. In my many years of pondering the universe, I've come to the conclusion that truth is like an onion.  Just when I think I've peeled away the last layer, I discover another one.  My recent foray into the world of writing and publishing has caused me to do some more peeling.  This layer I've exposed contains some very hard to swallow moral fiber.  As I broach this topic, I feel like perhaps Einstein did when he revealed his theory of relativity. Some people got it, but most shook their heads. What I'm about to write will not be extremely popular and may alienate you. Do I care?  Yes, but not enough to preclude doing what I feel led (hopefully by God) to say.
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Book Review: The Restorer

Book Written by Sharon Hinck  
Review from Christian Review of Books  
 
The Restorer is Sharon Hinck’s first foray into straight fantasy and it is a wonderful read. First off, you need to know that I am NOT a fantasy reader. I couldn’t read JRR Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings or Hobbit until after I saw The Fellowship of the Ring. I simply couldn’t picture the worlds he created. Finally, my love for my husband and my sincere enjoyment of the movie pushed me to pick up those books. I enjoyed them, but I doubt I will read them again until my kids are old enough to enjoy them.
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Movie Review: A Perfect Day & Midnight Clear

By Donald James Parker  

I'll give you two short reviews this month.  Neither of these flicks had the feeling of a full-meal-deal to me, so I'll give you two paragraphs on each.

When I read about the topic of A Perfect Day, I knew I had to see it.  The main plot deals with a husband/father who loses his job on the day he was supposed to be promoted. What does a red-blooded American do when faced with this sudden loss of income, security, and self-esteem?   Easy answer: he writes a novel, becomes an instant celebrity, and then has to deal with the success that follows, though not immediately since it takes a few weeks. (talk about fairy tales).  Our fearless hero turns to digging ditches  to support his family.  Fate in the form of an angelic agent saves him from the muddy trenches.  How does he repay the supportive agent after he hits it big?  I'll not tell you.  I have to wonder where I can find an agent like this one. She goes to his wife's aunt's funeral, which he doesn't even attend because of book promotions.
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Movie Review: Second Glance & Lay It Down

By Donald James Parker  

I'm going to do something different in this review. Normally I take a peek at one full-length movie. Today I'm going to do two short movies. Neither of these are blockbusters, but both have relevant messages for the young people of today. If you're a parent of teens and pre-teens, these might be good investments for you.
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Book Review: Chill Out Josey

Book Written by Susan May Warren  
Review Written by Michelle Sutton  

Josey Anderson will be the perfect wife. She and Chase did have the perfect wedding if you don't count the matron of honor going into labor. Now all she has to do is find a cute Cape-style house, report for the Gull Lake, Minnesota newspaper, bake cookies and learn to sew, is that so difficult?
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