We don't need to be controlled by our emotions. Understanding what they are saying is the key to seeing them for what they really are....
Semantics has played a key role in helping racism flourish. Understanding how this happened provides greater understanding of what drives it.
Ever wonder what's really going on in this thing called life? If you want to take center stage in your's here is the perspective and the tools to make that happen....
Here's a plan to separate Christmas from consumerism so they both may thrive.
Ever wondered what happens on a new President's first morning in the Oval Office?
Love. It’s the most complex of human emotions. Joy, sorrow, anger – they’re pretty straight forward. No real mistaking them. Love? We love shoes. We love a song. We love a car. Places things, ideas, feelings – see it, touch it,...
Popular entertainment and literature would have us believe redemptive moments are rare. They may only happen once in a lifetime. This is a lie. Every single moment experienced is a redemptive moment, if need be. Because all we have is now. ...
A lump of clay on a potter’s wheel. As the wheel spins and the potter’s hands wrap around it, gentle pressure thoughtfully applied will form the lump of clay into the desired shape. Only if it is in perfect balance on the wheel. An internal...
It’s true. There are no flawless people. Rich. Poor. Ugly. Pretty. Fat. Slim. In-shape. Out of shape. Tall. Short. If you’re human, you’ve got issues. Some more than others, but no one has been left behind on this one. How does this...
Let’s be clear from the start – it’s not narcissism, not selfishness, not self-indulgence, not self-centeredness. Actually, let’s throw out the word self. Too much baggage comes with it. You. That’s what life is all about. You. You...
There were a number of thought-provoking news stories in today's LA Times. Mudslide in La Conchita. A new budget from the Govenator. CBS firing four for their involvement in an expose about W's national guard stint that still hasn't been proven true...
Fortie Andrews closed his eyes, pulled the warm Monday afternoon LA air slowly through his nostrils, expanded his chest to its fullest, held it for two seconds, then let it slowly escape through his thinly parted lips. Two seconds of calm. A good...
The irony in the garden of Eden story must not be overlooked. Adam & Eve were ushered from the Garden because they ate of the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil. They gained the special knowledge of Good & Evil against God’s...
This collection of essays has examined the nature of Sin, Good & Evil, Right & Wrong and Satan through the lens of the Garden of Eden Story. This is a formidable list of topics…but it isn’t complete without one more point of focus: The Nature of...
Millions of workers losing their jobs. Millions of families losing their homes. Millions of people losing millions of investment dollars. Not thousands, millions. And this is just in the USA. We are, all of us, too aware of what is going on,...
A compilation of the gospel accounts without verses so that it reads like a novel. A fresh, new approach to the greatest story ever told.
His fingers encircle the sun-warmed pipe railing; His feet firmly planted on redwood decking 30 feet above the hillside. Before him spreads the center of the entertainment universe: Hollywood…and its backdrop, the towering sentinels of downtown...
Here’s the stark reality of living under the protection of a court-confirmed bankruptcy, or what we call, “Living BK”: You are now in a “credit free zone.” You can’t put off paying for purchases – even for 30 days. Living BK means...
Feeling as though you’re the only one going through this painful process? Guess again. Who else has gone BK? The following list is a far cry from a debtor’s prison “wall of shame.” In fact, every person on this list is considered a...
The bankruptcy process, as with many things in life, is not without its irony. You declare bankruptcy because you don’t have money to pay your debts and yet, to declare bankruptcy, you need to incur more debt – the payment of legal services....
There are two hurdles in the path to the confirmation of a bankruptcy plan in California -- the initial trustee meeting followed by the confirmation hearing with the bankruptcy judge. Not too much time passes between these events. My interval was...
The most onerous aspect of Living BK is the start-up procedures – registered mail, cashier’s checks/certified funds. Payments need to be made ON TIME. Nothing can be late – even by a day. For as long as the plan is in effect, payments...
Living BK is a time of frugality, of getting the best deal, making every dollar count. One of the best shopping tools to support that objective is the internet. There really is no better way to comparative shop and snag the best deals –...
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition was filed on my behalf at 6:00 PM on July 14, 2010. When I looked at myself in the mirror the next morning, there were no additional wrinkles on my face. The bags under my eyes were the same. My head had just...
CPO programs help take the "fear of the unknown" factor out of buying a used car.
The persistence of eco-minded car buyers is paying off with most major manufacturers releasing hybrid and even electric models.
When it comes to finding out the details about your next new car, it's best to trust yourself, not the car salesman. Here's how and why you need to be the resource for auto information
There’s good reason to make rooms for loved ones in our heart – It nourishes our body It energizes our actions It inspires our soul. In keeping them with us, secure in our heart They continue to Nourish ...
What does the name of the tree, Knowledge of Good & Evil, have to tell us about Life in the Garden? To answer this, we need to look once again at the context – what we already know about Garden Life. We know that all of the inhabitants of...
It's difficult to find out the real price a dealer is willing to sell a car for because there are so many "secrets" surrounding the issue. Here, we reveal one of the key ones...
Part Nine The Entrance of Original Sin Original Sin is all about inadequacy. That has been the “pearl of wisdom” extracted from this series of essays on the Garden of Eden story. Based upon this Pearl, it has been posited that...
Part Eight Love, Original Sin and God's Will To gain a deeper understanding of Original Sin, it is important to stop and take a look at the concept from 40,000 feet – that is, get the broadest perspective on it possible…. God is...
Part Seven: Jesus in the Desert The temptation of Jesus in the desert. What does this story tell us about the nature of Evil/Satan? To begin with, the setting is in stark contrast to that of the story of the first...
Part Six: The Nature of Right & Wrong Earlier in this series of essays, an examination of Right & Wrong was put aside in order to focus attention on Good & Evil. It’s time now to put Right & Wrong back in the spot light. It’s...
Part Five: Back to The Garden The Garden of Eden story is perhaps one of the most important, elegantly crafted pieces of communication ever created. Its impact on the course of human events is like no other. There’s a reason why it is...
Part Four: Original Sin Accepting the premise that the concept of inadequacy played the key role in the temptation of Eve opens the door to a whole new way of understanding one more foundational principal of modern morality: Original Sin. ...
Part Three: Primal Motivation In playing out his scene with Eve, the serpent reveals what he is truly all about. He was all too familiar with the sense of inadequacy. He knew its power… because he was totally absorbed by it. Here,...
The following is a series of essays examining the truths provided in the Biblical Garden of Eden story regarding Good&Evil, Right&Wrong, Sin and the Meaning of Life. These topics are intertwined so you will experience some overlap/repetition of...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the comeback...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the comeback...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the comeback...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the comeback of...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the comeback...
Glitzbiz Set in the glamour that is motion picture marketing, Glitzbiz takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood star-making machine with ace movie marketer, Charlie Fender. Having had the assignment foisted on her for managing the comeback of...
A look at the luxury buying habits and power of today's independent woman
God is Love. This is one quality of the Divine upon which all religions will agree. God is Love. The problem seems to come from deciding what that means and how it impacts us humans. And judging from the mess we tend to make of things,...
A look at how to buy the car of your dreams without having to pay interest on a car loan.
What a girl needs to know about tires for her car so she knows what she's talking about and can make certain her trusty steed doesn't leave her stranded.
An informal poll to discover how women feel about and interact with their vehicles.
Key sources to reference when deciding which vehicle to purchase -- new or used.
Okay, here’s the scenario: It’s a gloriously lazy, quiet Sunday morning. You’ve just poured yourself a cup of freshly brewed Chai tea, rays of sunlight spill through the breakfast room window unto your favorite chair and your robe is...
When it comes to making a commitment, cars and men become very similar -- do you want to wake up and see this set of wheels in your life six months from now???
Are you still interested in the fastest guy or are you looking for the most responsible?
An examination of the pros & cons of leasing a vehicle
A look at the pros and cons of buying new or used.
If you don't have time to visit a dozen dealers when it comes time for car shopping, why not just look around you when you're stuck in freeway traffic?
Some beer has a born-on date, but did you know tires have one, too? If you don't, chances are those new tires you just bought are really "last year's shoes...."
Careful what color choice you make for your next car. You may or may not know exactly what you're saying to the world.
How to protect your high-fashion, high-heels from the high stress of driving.
If you want to know more about a man than meets the eye, just take a look at his vehicle and how he keeps it.
Think America has lost it's way. Look to the first three words of the Constitution to find the right path...
A look at the real meaning of Christmas
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. The Visitation of Mary Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee...
How to gain the big picture of your vehicle needs and use so you can ensure you're buying what works best for your life and style. Great advice from "My Car My Life" the automotive blog for women.