Books I'm Reading

Welcome to The Teen Scene! I'm an author of teen books, but I also read books of the same genre for entertainment and review purposes. I just finished reading K. C. Oliver's exciting mystery, Pretty Pretty, the tale of Quinn and Holly, best friends who decided to take a summer job at a rather spooky hotel in Hawaii. Sounds like fun, huh? It was until they discovered that their "dream job" was one to die for...literally.

I'm also reading the first book in Janet Muirhead Hill's "Starlight" series, Miranda and Starlight. Any girl who loves horse and great books, will enjoy the story of Miranda and her stuggles to find acceptance in a new school when she goes to live with her grandparents in Montana.

Happy Reading! Let's hear about your favorite books

Mary Cunningham, author
Cynthia's Attic: The Missing Locket
Cynthia's Attic: The Magic Medallion
Echelon Press Publishing

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Lance Bass is gay...

...and I had to hear about it via txt msg. from my slightly homophobic straight brother!!! Man! I am out of the loop. George Michael got caught having sex with a homeless man in the bushes, I mean I don't know what's going on in the world! I haven't touched a computer in a week! On the other hand I'm down to under 30 days now before I get back to Cali, money is good at Desperado's...and of course, I met a guy (ya know, cause I'm leaving in a few weeks NOW is the time to meet someone cool). Other than that, not much going on...oh, actually it's like two guys that I'm talking to but one I'm sort of dating but last night we had a our first "disagreement" and that's just 'cause he don't know better. ;-) I'll try and write more later, I'm off to work!
peace

Today's Weather

...is friggin hot!! Ok this is South Dakota we are NOT supposed to be this hot! On the other hand I did get my new car (new to me anyways) and thank goodness it has A/C!! As for this guy...well, he's a heat wave himself. ;-)
peace

One Red Paperclip...

...can get you a house. Have you heard of the guy who started a year ago to trade one red paperclip for a house? Well he has succeeded! Wow. Congrats to him.
peace

Driving people crazy...

...I know I am. I'm almost to the 30 day mark before I move back home to California and I think I'm gettting on peoples nerves. I was out with some friends the other night:
Friend 1: There's this new song by those pepper guys but I don't remember it but they sing about...
Me: Red Hot Chili Peppers? California??
F1: yes that's it
Me: and please never call them the pepper guys, I know you're FROM here but still...
F1: don't act like you're not from here, you were born here.
Me: Yes but I GREW up and became aware of my greatness... in California. ;-)
F1: *rolls eyes*
Friend 2: So Leonard have you got your new car yet?
Me: You mean my used but new to me car that is taking me back to California? No, not yet. Maybe this weekend.
F2: Ok.
Friend 3: I like your Mickey's (the beer not the mouse)shirt, it's cute and fits you good...where'd you get it?
Me: California
F3: I mean, which store.
Me: Does it matter? It's in California, I assure you, you do not have that store here.
F1: If you say California one more time tonight, I'm going to cut you.
Me: Sacramento.
F1, F2, F3: *sigh*

Ok so maybe I bring it up a bit but hey, I'm excited!! Although, y'all know when I get there I'll hate it and complain about the people and the smog and the prices and the basic grunginess of living in a huge city again...but I'm sure I'll adjust.
peace

Skin in the game

Ministry to affluence.. is hard.

Hypothesis: Affluent americans will commit only when they are forced to... in a currency/model that they are accustomed to... customer supplier model generates choice and control..

Volunteerism and traditional ministry models do not work to the larger affluent populations People will ask "whats in it for me" and their consumer approach will force constant turnover.. Community ministries and organizations must do a better job of what they offer.. People don't just accept anymore..

Da capo can provide ministry via music.. and accountability via cost and financial committment..