Tyler Perry Spectacular

As I open my window to catch a cool breeze, I notice a couple standing on their balcony looking in the direction of the expressway. The expressway is not too far from the Tyler Perry Studios, and probably held the curious audience of drivers for the firework spectacular held just moments ago. I myself only caught the tail end of the show. But now I'm wanting to go out on the balcony myself and look up at the real stars not the ones who have been imported from Hollywood to bring credibility to the TP Studio. I'm proud of Tyler, although not a big fan of all of his work. I know that somewhere deep within him is a movie dying to get out. He has had a successful run with the Madea character, and slowly he creeps toward what mainstream movie goers spend their dime to see. As a movie buff and writer I find it easy to pick out the plot of a movie within the first couple of scenes. With some movies its easier than others. Perhaps one day I will write for Tyler and perhaps I will find it is not as easy as it looks. But until then, my opinions are my own and I continue to look for drama and comedy in everyday life.

Schooling Mrs. Palin

What is so serious inside the United Nations that reporters can't get sound bites from the Palin discussions? Ha! Call it what it is. They're simply schooling her on foreign policy. Each one teaching one! Do you get it. I'm so full and sick of the trickery.

What about the McCain delay in debating Obama. They need a little more time to prepare themselves. I agree with all the other political watchdogs. McCain needs more time to study economics; Palin needs more time to study foreign policy. Are you kidding me?

Peace and Love,
P

GAS PRICES GONE BESERK, STOP THIS MADNESS NOW!

Deep, dark, rich, round and fat; full of sweet water is the definition I give to wells. My niece who is a nurse instructor is doing a column in a wellness magazine and wanted a few inspirational words to get started. She turned to the right source, an inspirational person by nature I didn't hesitate to give her my few words or to start my next blog for Orientation.

As I continue to contemplate the nature of all that is going on in the world, it definitely is not rich or full of sweet water. Many are quite uncomfortable with the state of affairs in America. I have to dedicate this blog to that issue.

STOP THE MADNESS! We who sit in our comfortable homes declaring that this turmoil does not affect us need to grip up and understand that if it affects one, it affects all. How are we able to sit at our leisure thinking the price of oil, the mortgage and bank dilemmas will not hurt us. Even millionaires can only remain wealthy when they have people at work helping them to hold on to what they have. At the rate of gas prices, who will be able to get to work?!!!!

Is this a sign of the times; wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in diverse places, failure of the financial systems. Should I go on? Wake up, its time to pray. Where are the prophets, the watchmen on the wall? Who is going to help us see these situations before they hit hard?

The words of my friends Clarke and Johnson come to mind.

Yes We Can
Its in the air in the atmosphere
A force of wind flowing through the breeze
Its time for a resolution
Time for a solution
Change – oh yes we can.
And we're all a part of this one plan
Each one willing to take a stand
We have to finish what we start
Stick together and take part
We've got to change this world
Change for a better tomorrow
We've got to change this world
This one thing I know
Change – oh yes we can...
Copyright 2008
Clarke, Johnson

Amen Senator Obama

I was just thinking about why everything seems to go crazy at the worst possible times. This is no revelation. It is consistent with the enemy's plan to make us take our eyes off the prize and fall prey to the things that will keep us from reaching our goals. We could all take a lesson from Senator Obama and ignore ignorance. Don't take the time to respond to crap, just keep moving and keep your goal in sight. I know I will.

P

Anticipating the Change with Obama

This is a crazy, exciting, anticipatory time in our lives. Everything is weighing in the balance, but our hope is in Christ. I've started my second book. While sitting in a parking lot waiting for the time to pass, I just started pouring out my heart on paper. I made the parking lot of the outdoor mall my altar. Soon I would have to leave to go tutor my northside kids. It was quiet for a while, then all the high schoolers started walking or driving through. Darn, just killed my meditation buzz!

I've really gotten involved in the Presidential campaign, more than I have ever involved myself in politics. Thursday night Barack will speak. There are listening and watching parties all over the city. I will be attending one at a local banquet hall in the neighborhood. I'm really trying to maintain my volunteerism so I'll go and mix and mingle and listen.

Be encouraged, I repeat, no matter what it looks like, this is going to be an exciting time in your life. Hold on now, its going to go fast!

Love you,
Patrice

Reaching for the Unfamiliar

We're all moved in to the new space and its quite charming. At the old location I was unable to swim or use the weight room, but here everything is open to me. I've been enjoying water aerobics at the pool and sitting on my balcony catching a breeze, reading and praying. The decision to leave the house and take smaller more affordable housing was a no-brainer, but nonetheless painful. Later on we'll probably look for a ranch style home.

I see many things taking off as a result of not having to deal with the expense of maintaining a home. My mind can turn to the things I love to do; read, write, plan my business, work part time. Its a wonderful, freeing feeling. My next step is to slow down and listen for the small voice that will give me further direction. I heard Him the other day say, "Hang on, it's going to go fast now."

This One Thing I Know

Lately the atmosphere is filled with such great anticipation. Renewal for my mind, body and soul are evident. As I think about what I will have an opportunity to do once we move into the new apartment, I am not worried or sad that we will be giving up our "fly digs". Working out at the gym, swimming (or pretending to swim as I do some water aerobics), sitting on the deck in the early morning reading and drinking coffee as I pray are just a few of the perks. "One thing I know for sure," to quote Oprah is that things will be much better in the long haul.

Okay, so I was in the basement sorting through some boxes that we had never opened when we moved into this home. Without using my favorite word, it was a very unexpected, happy, event to find so many treasures that I had forgotten. A set of black candle holders, long stemmed glassware, files from a former business that I will now need. And low and behold the seal from my 501c.

In a previous blog I talked about letting go and moving on during this time of housing crisis. We have decided to do just that and are pleased and relieved that we will have an opportunity to start all over.