Prayer of Jabez

This little book is much like Bruce Wilkinson's "The Dream Giver" very exciting and inspiring. To sum up the Prayer of Jabez which is based off of 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 is simple: ask and ye shall receive! Believe in God's power and his desire for you to have many blessings.

The author points out that we merely have to ask for God to expand our borders, ask for the power that he possess alone so we can handle all that he will bless us with and believe in God.
I listened to this book on audio read by the author, his passion comes right through the head phones. I loved both of these books and have listened to the Dream Giver several times during my path to write and become published. I truly feel that my story and ability come from God and he will bless me with more.

Download these immediately if your looking for inspiration or a push to reach your goal.
Happy reading!

Weekend Movie: Law Abiding Citizen

This movie is about revenge and one man's need to show how the justice system can fail us. Just as politicians have their own agenda that don't have anything to do with the values of our country, but solely to do with self gain; the justice system can be the same way. (According to this movie.)

It borders on horror show with the graphic violence; definitely not for the light of heart or youth!
I can't tell you much about the actors roles without giving details away, but I thought both key actors did a great job with their characters. I'll give it an A grade for writing and acting. If this was based on a book I'd love to read it to see if there is more detail given on the background of Butler's character, we only get a small glimpse of this and it seemed very interesting!
Enjoy the movie!

Latest Read: have a little faith by: Mitch Albom

I found Mitch Albom's interviews with his childhood Rabbi and an acquaintance, Pastor Henry enlightening and enriching. Both subjects had great lessons for anyone of any faith. I wanted to race through it to find out the secrets they imparted to Mitch and what would happen with My Brother's Keeper Church. Rabbi Albert Lewis sounds like someone any of us would like to spend hours with and Pastor Henry has enough faith to share with thousands. People or friends like this are priceless, Mitch does a great service to us all by sharing. I don't want to give anything away I just want to make sure you all know that this is a great read for everyone! I plan to get another copy or two for gifts.
Happy Reading!

Random notes to self & others

Note to self: don't ever eat beet greens again, unless you have a need to clean the pipes.
Note to others: if I've just met you within the last 60 seconds and you have to ask my age twice....take the hint! I don't want to have to answer you so asking me "do I mind" doesn't really allow you the right to ask a question we're "not suppose to ask." Didn't you learn this when you were like, 5!

Note to other cooks: made the most amazing salad from Food & Wine; look for Roasted Beets & Carrots with Arugula and oranges. This is definitely going on the Thanksgiving Menu. Big hit even for those that turn their nose up at beets. It looks too pretty to not want to try! Hint: throw away the beet greens.....refer to 1st note.

Note to other book readers: Currently speeding through Have a Little Faith by Mitch Ablom. Love it and have to quote him: "Faith is about doing. you are how you act, not just how you believe." I know just another way of saying actions are louder than words, but better!

Wild Horse Pass Resort

If you have not had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful resort, I would highly recommend you take a drive down there for a meal. I have a full review of their 5 diamond restaurant "Kai" on Yelp, but just to summarize any of their restaurants, golf, cocktails, spa or just the drive up to their front entrance is amazing. They have all desert landscaping with a little creek along the road that is so charming and relaxing you'll want to go back.

I had a glass of wine with my in-laws last weekend and their bar opens up to the back of the resort for a great view of the sunset. I'm not sure if it's the setting or maybe the Indian music they pipe in but something is very calming about this resort!

If your not familiar with where it's located it's south of Phoenix about 1 mile beyond Pecos/I-10.

New TV Season in review.

Just a little update for those that know my long list of "must see TV." House didn't make the cut (although my Doctor stated he loves this show because House can say everything that real Doctors would love to, but can't.) Maybe in the re-run season.
Heroes is awesome! the forgotten is still out with the jury. The Good Wife is well written and worth watching.
Grey's Anatomy so far hasn't disappointed. Mentalist is fun to watch just for the banter between the characters. Jane is much like House-he says whatever he's thinking!

Oh, then there's PBS they have a special documentary series called POV that has had some good material-check that out.

The jury is still out on the new Jay Leno show too. Tell me what you think!

Somehow I haven't been able to catch Southland or Ugly Betty and can someone please tell me why the Medium is using a cane? I missed the season premier.

YELP

Have you checked out the application Yelp? It allows anyone to be a published critic of whatever you want to critique! I love this website. http://www.yelp.com/ I post under Tina M.

It's a blast for anyone who's opinionated or wants to think that their opinion should count for something. Now I'll warn you the business owners look at these critiques of their business so it's important to be respectful at all times. Not everyone is, but for the most part I think it's full of responsible people. I've received responses from business owners on a couple postings and I was glad I had been careful with my wording. It's kind of like being called out on the carpet when they respond to your posting!

Check it out and use it for when your looking for somewhere new to eat, shop, bank etc. Whether your traveling or just wanting something new in your area.

Happy Yelping!
Tina M