Vanishing Act

Several years ago we went to see, world famous magician, David Cooperfield perform live. Both my husband and son are facinated by illusionists. I can't really say that I feel the same, although I must admit, some parts of the show were intriguing. 

The final act required participation from the audience. I can't recall the number of people involved but I'll never forget the jaw-dropping response of the audience, myself included, as 25+ people vanish before our eyes. People nearly broke their necks scanning the auditorium in an effort to discover where they had gone.

Then, after a short bit of time that felt like hours, much to the amazement of the crowd they all reappeared. Unharmed they stood before us just as though they had never left. And despite the fact that they we were complete strangers we collectively breathed a loud sigh of relief. It was really quite impressive.

Terrorist attack in Nashville leaves victim searching for truth

This picture is of the lovely Natchez Trace Parkway where I recently experienced a terrorist attack. To read more on this sinister plot and the aftermath please click on the link below. It will take you to the "real time" news report on Examiner.com.

Terrorist attack in Nashville leaves victim searching for truth

I hope you will stop by to read it. In addition to blogging here I write there three to five times a week. Your subscription to my blogs and articles, along with your comments, and on-going support in both places is very much appreciated.

Sincere blessings!

Hear No Evil Giveaway

We are currently giving away two copies of Matthew Paul Turner's new book Hear No Evil on our review site. Stop in for the whole scoop and be sure and leave your comments for a chance to win.

Hear No Evil Giveaway

Critical Care Giveaway

We've just posted our review of Candace Calvert's book Critical Care. Along with the review we are offering a signed copy to one of our readers.

Please stop in over at Perusing The Printed Pages for more information and to enter the contest, which ends on February 21rst.

If you already have a copy come by and win one to give to a friend!

Love & War

John and Stasi Elderedge's new book Love & War has been released just in time for Valentine's Day. You'll find more information on the book along with my review on Perusing the Printed Pages our review blog.

Enjoy!

How's Your Vision?

"Then the LORD answered me and said: "Write the vision. And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry." Habakkuk 2:2-3

During one of my many hospital stays I had a life-threatening drug reaction known as Steven Johnson’s Syndrome. Each person reacts differently but for all it is a hellish experience. For me, the reaction started with my eyes and eventually moved down my shoulders. My body looked burned and my eyes blisters which made it impossible for me to see.

Slip sliding away

After hibernating for several dreary snow filled days I awoke to the invitation of the sun bidding me to come outside and capture a glimpse of the winter wonderland that a recent winter storm had left behind.

I quickly obliged, new camera in hand, of course. Rushing out the front door my husband stopped me before I'd descended from the porch. "Be careful, it's solid ice" he said, as I was looking out at the blanket of white snow and my anticipation for taking pictures began to heightened.

"I'll walk through the snow" I replied thinking he was talking about the driveway. "No, you need to come here to me and I'll take you down to the street. Go slow." Honestly I did not want to heed his call as I preferred walking through snow to sliding downhill. Afterall, the camera is new, what good is a broken lens?

Beauty and the Beast

Many of you know that we had a real winter storm in Tennessee yesterday. I classify it because many times these storms never materialize although people clear the bread & milk from the grocery store days before they've been forecasted to hit.

For as long as we've lived in this state "snow" is considered a four-letter word that sends everyone running for cover. The longer I've lived here the more I've come to understand why.

Sleet, snow, and ice are beastly to deal with here in the South. Many of the roads are windy. Quite a few of the driveways run uphill. We have something called "black ice" which I am pretty sure is invisible.

There are very few tire tracks down the street right now. A few hours ago I watched as our neighbor tried to get into her driveway. To fully appreciate the amazement of her struggle you'd have to see that the driveway is hardly a car's length in distance but covered with inches of solid ice. She made it but it took quite a lot of work.

Julie's Final Bloggy Birthday Giveaway: Saving the Best for Last!

Hey Friends:

It's not too late to get in on Julie's bloggy birthday giveaway.

My Own Little Corner of the World: Final Bloggy Birthday Giveaway: Saving the Best for Last!

I agree that she's saved the best for last! Candace Calvert's book Critical Care rocks. I can't wait to get my hands on the other two books in this series.

Wordless Wednesday--HOPE