The Prisoner, Night Two, Episodes Three and Four
OK. We're in the middle of the mess. Confusion abounds. Questions spin. Random thoughts on blog:I've got to get this off my chest, or it's just going to keep bugging me. I am sick, sick, sick, of the Palm Pre Red Head. My vow: Even if it is given to me, I will never, ever use a Palm Pre. They've taken mind control, manipulation, and brain washing to all new levels. How many times does it take to completely turn me off from your product? Ten? Twenty? ENOUGH!On with the show - They've got us right where they want us. If the first two installments added confusion on confusion, these middle two multiplied it. Holes in the ground. Colored pills. And what is happening

The Prisoner - Post-Premiere Thoughts
I cut my story teeth on The Prisoner. By the time I watched it I was in high school, and while the political allusions failed to sink in at all, (my son Jeremy caught the implications) the story caught my attention. Here are some reasons why:Unanswered Questions. Here's some background: I was not a student. I was a socialite. My literary experience was slim, at best. I'd slogged through The Hobbit, just because a friend thought it was hip. Up to that point, my literature

I Want My Coke Glass
The innovative franchisees of McDonalds in the Tri-Cities of Mid-Michigan thought it would be clever marketing if they DID NOT participate in the national Coke Glass give away, wherein an old-fashioned Coca-Cola glass (real glass!) can be had with the purchase of a super-sized Value Meal.I guess they thought they would make more money if I decided to go to Taco Bell instead.Do churches ever do the same?

Top Ten or Eleven Things I Liked About Writing at the Ranch
I just got back from an adventure in the red rocks of New Mexico. CLASSeminars sponsored the CLASS Christian Writers Conference at Ghost Ranch, about an hour northwest of Santa Fe. I was privileged and humbled to be part of the teaching team, and to serve as chaplain (although I was never quite clear on the job description). I love Christian writers conferences, because they're Christian, (although I might like one of the non--- varieties if I ever tried one), because they're about writing, and because they're con-ferences.This one was

Lord, Save Us - Review Rips
Although I can't advocate a movie I haven't seen, I've seen enough of this one to be urging you to get to it if you can. (I can't yet - it's only in limited release). Here's a link for the website, where you can look at clips and read reviews. Or watch the trailer below. Here are several rips from various reviews:“Heartfelt...an effective call for greater understanding.”     Los Angeles Times“Admirably bold…It would take a hard heart indeed not to be moved.”   Variety“The overarching message is desperately needed and winsomely voiced. Most impressive is that this film manage