Dark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins

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Forgot to Breathe…

Wow! I literally forgot to breathe. I could hear the thump of my own heart. Serious.

Darrell Brooke, Novelist – King of Suspense has come a cross a major stumbling block in his career after an auto accident. His estranged granddaughter pleas for his help. Can the murderer be stopped?

Brandilyn’s book is a magic mountain ride. You hold on for dear life. Truth blends into reality. I heard noises. Jumped when the phone rang. Grateful for my home alarm system. What was that noise was amongst the walls?

If you enjoy a thrilling, heart-stopping novel, buy this book. Lock your doors. Read it. Hold on. If your heart stops, don’t blame me. I warned you.

Out of Her Hands by Megan DiMaria

I've had the wonderful privilege of reading Megan's book. If you want to read about real life problems with a Christian theme, read this book.

Linda Revere is a delightful character. I laughed out loud starting with page one. It kept me up past my bedtime. I kept telling myself, "just one more chapter."

No emotion is left untouched. In one minute, your laughing. Then in another, your angry or crying. It spans an entire generation and how the dynamics of the situations affect each character. My favorite character, Linda, wears many hats. Watching her balance many hats is a lesson we can all learn.

I learned through this book to pray. Pray about everything. Pray for people that haven't even come into your life yet. Pray without ceasing. Pray whether you feel like it or not. Watch the power of prayer enter your life.

It's been a joy to read Megan's book and I look forward in reading more.

Mozy Solution

How reliable is your computer? If there are weather woes, I will completely shut my computer down to make sure that my data is not lost.

Computers crash from time to time. You can save it on a thumb drive or external hard drive. In fact, I do have those. Mozy is a security blanket. It takes care of me when life is busy.

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The best part is you can get started for free up to 2GB. I was able to save my pictures and documents with that amount. If you need more, there is a small monthly fee.

Mozy on over and check it out.

Kids in Church

This was forwarded to me in an e-mail and it was too cute not to share :-).

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3-year-old Reese : 'Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen.'

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A little boy was overheard praying: 'Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am.

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After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, 'That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.'

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One particular four-year-old prayed, 'And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.'

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A Sunday school teacher asked her children as they were on the way to church service, 'And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?' One bright little girl replied, 'Because people are sleeping.'

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A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. 'If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, 'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.' Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, ' Ryan , you be Jesus !'

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A father was at the beach with his children when the four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. 'Daddy, what happened to him?' the son asked. 'He died and went to Heaven,' the Dad replied. The boy thought a moment and then said, 'Did God throw him back down?'

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A wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, 'Would you like to say the blessing?' 'I wouldn't know what to say,' the girl replied. 'Just say what you hear Mommy say,' the wife answered. The daughter bowed her head and said , 'Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?'

Write it Down!

Writing is so awesome.
I couldn't stop if I wanted to.

It's a passion that will not fade.

Writing is not the end result.

It's a process...

a process that must be enjoyed....

each step of the way.

It's the power to create.

To create from within.

One day I may hate what I write.

The next day I can't believe I wrote it.

It's a release.

It heals.

It gives me strength.

It is in my SOUL.

I cannot fight what my soul desires.

I can try and run from it.

But it's always right there.

No matter where I turn.

It's there.

It's in my mind.

The ideas, stories, and thoughts...

keep coming.

It's a great idea.

No, it's not.

Yes, it is.

I write it down.

By Mara Kim

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Qrazy Quandaries

A friend and I have a blast playing Qrazy Quandaries (since it's at work - we have to make up our own).

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Take Your Pick between two tough choices! Would you prefer to wake up with floppy dog ears or a fuzzy bunny tail? Wear the same outfit or eat the same meal for a year? Have one wish granted today or three granted in ten years? Packed with 125 questions, this game will have your family and friends "Qracking" each other up!

My friend asked me this question - sunny outside or a good book on the couch with a cup of cocoa.

Here's my answer:

The book called, I’m In A Quandary, jerked her into reality of what if? What if I had a choice between it being sunny outside or a good book on the couch with a cup of cocoa?

I hate cocoa but love books. I hate when the sun blinds me. I love the warmth of the kiss of the sun on my cheeks. I have decided to think outside of the box.

It’s decided. A book that transforms fantasy into reality is the dream. I dream to be pulled into a book so engrossing that you forget whether you are sitting on the couch or not.

Yes. That’s it. A good book sitting on my couch with the sun kissing my cheeks is my decision. As I cradle my Starbucks mocha in one hand, I swallow the words in my right. It’s my final answer.