Hollywood very rarely affords the chance for viewers to watch the evolution of a marriage over a series of several movies. The audience is usually left with the idea of happily ever after. Yet, one science fiction series goes deeper than that. In Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Padmé Amidala, a senator,…
I was frustrated with myself for running late to church…again. I walked quickly with my friend Joanna into the auditorium, my mind racing with to-dos for the day and the week ahead. The worship band had already started playing and the congregation was on their feet. “That guitar sounds incredible, what kind is it?” I…
In February I was given the opportunity to have dinner with a best-selling author who was in town. Her publisher wanted to treat both of us to a very nice dinner at a restaurant a half hour away. I’d been excited for the opportunity all week. It had been snowy and icy all day, but…
In 1999’s Mansfield Park, Fanny Price laments on screen, “I have no talent for certainty.” I could never relate. I do have a talent for certainty. I’ve always carried the philosophy that one should make decisions in seconds and then act. If it doesn’t work out, just wait. It will eventually. At least, until recently,…
Don’t do it. Biggest mistake of my life.” There I was, thrilled to be applying for my marriage certificate, when a man to my left felt the need to express his opinion on marriage. I was completely taken off guard by this comment and it took me a few seconds to recover from my surprise….
