Scribbles and Scrambles ~ Epiphany Thursday

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.

Henry David Thoreau

How's your rate of exchange?

I'm good. I've got peace and I have very few regrets. Yeah. I'm good.

Scribbles and Scrambles ~ I Was Only ACTING!

As promised. Details regarding my new mini-career as an....(drum roll) actress.

My brother has begun a small film production company here in the heartland. Think Alexander Payne on a slightly smaller scale. A shorter scale.

It so happens that the first production "Sold Out" was in need of a mother figure.

You can view me in all my glory while my film son, husband and leech stare at me after I tried to ease the tension of the moment. I forgive my brother for the angle of the shot. Want to see it? Ready, set, click.

The above accompanying picture is much more flattering : ).

My part consisted of two lines. Actually three with a very crucial pause between two of them. The scene was stolen by one actor with zero lines. But I did feed him which kept up his strength.

As for prior acting skill builders, my first film experience was a Public Service Announcement in which I played a crowd member. The director singled me out and spoke to me. I made a big impression. This is what he said. "Hey! You in the brown. Quit smiling. This is a serious scene!"

Obviously my brother didn't read that on my resume.

Once the film debuts I will provide a link so you can watch it. I will warn you that it may hover around a PG-13 rating. I will also inform you that you should expect to laugh.

Hopefully my mothering skills will be required in future flicks. And if you want an autograph, just let me know. : )

Serials and Scenarios ~ Faking Grace ~ Tamara Leigh

I haven't had a chance to read this book, yet. But I will. Check out my review of Tamara's Splitting Harriet and her interview here. (Scroll down) Here and here for two different reviews of Faking Grace.

And because Tamara's books are fun and convicting, click here for a chance to read the first chapter, here to visit her website and as always click on the book cover to visit Amazon.Wow. Tamara, you're going to give everyone carpal tunnel syndrome from all the clicking.

Scribbles and Scrambles ~ Doesn't Get Much Cuter Than This....

And I thought the Wii was a workout.

I'm am beyond impressed with the grace and skill. I would have knocked myself out immediately on the doors. Maybe the Pull-Ups help.

Speaking of performances, I promise, the story about the budding acting career.... coming soon.

Scribbles and Scrambles ~ Right Priority, Today

Okay, I was going to write all about my acting opportunity. But instead I've been having an amazing spiritual conversation with a friend on Facebook. So I'm going to just have to put the acting incident on hold for a day or two.

It's a tough decision, talk about Jesus and encourage and be encouraged or share the details of my fabulous experience. Jesus wins this wrestling match. But you will get the details of my thespian adventure. I promise.

Scribbles and Scrambles ~ Scenes from the Road...

Sweet Iowa clouds taken while driving. Not recommended.

Just a few miles later I spied a car full of nuns. Not kidding. No picture. I was afraid the photo would be of screaming nuns and I'd hate to mess with their dignity.


















My bizarre friend and I at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. We were told to hold a small sign with the letters ACFW so people could find us easily. We took it to the next level. Boredom set in and we decided we needed to mix it up a bit. Six people were kind enough to tell us that the sign was upside down. Heh, Heh, Heh.


















The moon was spectacular. This is as good as it got on "film." Even after Michelle and I ran across the road, risking our very lives, to get it in our sights.

Scribbles and Scrambles ~ A Proverb

I'm traveling again. Minnesota is becoming my home away from home. While I'm waiting on a few interviews to come in this week, I still need to post something. So even though my brain is crunchy, I found the following food for thought.

Proverbs 27:19

As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.

That's convicting!