Most of us associate the term "diva" with singers and actors who demand ridiculous perks for their lodgings and outrageous requirements for their performance needs. Usually linked to female performers, the term has stretched to include all those who make superfluous demands.   I will say I've observed the expanded diva-persona in authors and athletes,…

                                       Many people use the new year to begin something new. Maybe it's a new version of something old, but it's supposed to be a fresh start. In reality it never matters what time of the year or month or day we find ourselves in the position to restart our lives in some way.…

  Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, 'For three years now I've been coming to look for fruit on this…

                  A few favorites in no particular order (and not even close to naming them all). Authors: Robert Liparulo Steven James Sibella Giorello Chris Fabry J. Mark Bertrand Vince Flynn TV Characters: Kensi Blye Marty Deeks Roy Rayder Jamie Sawyer Sherlock Holmes Ziva David Tony DiNozzo Leroy Jethro Gibbs Steve McGarrett Seahawks: Marshawn Lynch…

  The writing is supposed to entice you, draw you into the experience which will take place through the pages of that novel you're reading. It's an invitation to share in the goings on, the troubles, the emotions, the resolutions. So what happens when you're not drawn into the pages of the book? Do you…

      The late, fabulous, Vince Flynn explains the origin of his famous one-of-a-kind character Mitch Rapp. The expected date for the release of The Survivor is October 6th, 2015, as Kyle Mills will continue Mitch's story. Mr. Mills is contracted for three books in this amazing series created by Vince Flynn.                       …

     It's a popular phrase, reignited by multiple references to living in the moment by those who are trying to stay tuned to this time right now which requires all of the focus and attention to the here and now. You'll hear it from professional football players this time of year as those who are…

                    Like a good portion of the male gender, my man likes a plan. At some point in the morning of work days and off days, he formulates a plan. It's his nature. It's what he does. When plans are foiled, he adapts, usually devising an alternate plan that will go with the flow,…

After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parens saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your…

                           God Bless You and Yours!