I can't recall the first time I noticed Mark Brandon in a Hallmark network film, but I know for certain that he was on my radar for quite awhile as over the past couple years, Hallmark has utilized his talents fairly regularly. Recently, a fan suggested that I should interview him, and once he agreed, we scheduled one as soon as possible. It was such a joy chatting with him. (And he was so kind to put up with me rambling on about so much of my life story!) While I had intended to share this…
Many people have jobs just because they needed one. Whether the job was the right one doesn’t really matter to some people. They just go with the flow without ever asking questions or looking back. Now other people take a long time to think about the job that they are about to go into, and if it is something that they want to do for a short amount of time or long term. That’s what I have been doing here lately and I think the job that would best fit me is carpentry. There are a few ways that…
"I have no use for cowardice pigs in my army!" A gruff voice echoed. Laying the boys lifeless body upon the ground, Arien focused his attention upon the hilltop. "He did not deserve such a fate! You bastard!" Intrigued the King stepped out from behind the wall of thrity or so archers, "And who are you?" he questioned calmly as though nothing had happened. Heart sank, stomach knotted as Arien's angered gaze became one of burning hatred and disdain. "I am Arien! True King of Volsted!" "Ah,…
“If you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything” Michael J. Fox said that in Back to The Future. So what that means is that I have to look forward at my future, and if I put effort in what I am doing in the future I can accomplish any I want. “If you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything.” Michael J. Fox said this in the movie, Back to The Future. So what that means is that I have to As I look forward to my future, I know that if I put effort into what I am doing, I can…
Sneaked Out (?) Perspective often changes the truth. One who portrays an event negatively might change the story to support their view, thus taking out any positive sides of the story. Another who portrays an event positively would change the story to support their views, taking out any negative sides of the story. Is it possible to have a story with only positive sides, or a story with only negative sides? No. A perfect story is impossible. The truth is always a mix of good and bad, resulting…
"Touche." We both laugh as the playlist loads. 'Fall for You ' by Secondhand Serenade starts playing through the speakers, I do a happy dance in my seat. "Wha-" Ash starts but I reach over and hit him in the chest. "No. Sh." Then I start belting out the lyrics like my life depended on it. I can feel Ash 's eyes on me so I calm down a bit but still continue singing. By the time the song ends, we 're a couple lights away from Jake 's. That stupid, over-played, new Adele song comes on.…
I love you, And I hate you. I love that you were my father, but I hate you because you left me too soon. Now I’m fighting this big typhoon of emotions and fear. Now I know, I will never be immune. I, of five children, knew so little about when God was going to call your name. The morning of a bright sunny day. Waking up to have you in the kitchen burning toast And setting the fire alarm off. “Dad the toast!” I yelled, trying so desperately to see where I was going. One would yell and scream, in…
As spring comes around, it is time to start cleaning up your house and getting it ready for the coming year. If you got a lot of rain and snow this winter, or experiences flooding, you need to pay attention to pay some attention to your septic tank. Here are three things you need to do for your septic tank this spring. #1 Make Sure Your Septic Tank Is Sealed Properly If your backyard got a lot of snow and rain during the winter months, the dirt in your backyard may have shifted around. This…
“Adeline come over here” said McCain. Adeline was a close friend to McCain. He knew that Adeline was quiet and shy not wanting to protest and march for segregation. “What?” said Adeline as she came over to him in the dorm foyer. “We are going to do a lunch counter sit in and we are trying to get more people to come.” said McCain. Adeline was unsure if she wanted to go or not because of the consequences. “I don’t think I am going to go, you could go to jail for doing that.” Said Adeline. As…
The significance of the body “I hate my life” Fred said with exasperation, “all I do is sit around like a bump on a log while the neon fish swim happily about, and to top it all off, I look like poop and eat algae. I know this is why Phyllis the Fish Man traded me for Susan the Seahorse. Cant a plecostomus get some respect?” “Get over here Fred!” Larry cacophonously shouted, “I need you to do something for me.” Larry the freshwater angelfish always antagonized…