No other movie release in recent history has received the attention “The Sound Of Freedom” has, since “The Passion Of The Christ”! The amazing number of people who have supported the film since it’s opening on the Fourth of July truly lifts the spirit and gives one hope. Living in Hollywood with a long career in the entertainment business, I have experienced up-close…
Read MoreMy timing was lousy. All I wanted was to make some quick returns, but I’d forgotten it was back to school week, so of course the mall was packed with kids and their parents. I wondered earlier why I could barely find a parking spot! I was tempted to…
Read MorePurple tee shirt, snug jeans and beautifully plump, with her hair pulled up in a messy bun, and loaded down with an oversized backpack, I spotted her tearing down the moving walkway in the Denver International Airport. Running at a competitive racers pace combined with the added forward motion of the walkway, she looked like a…
Read MoreLast Sunday evening sometime between 7:30 and 8:00 pm the texts and calls began to pour in from friends and family. It was Oscar night and people wanted to know what just happened! I suppose they wondered if I had an inside scoop, or at least a clue about the drama unfolding before their eyes since I was a “Hollywood insider”. Emphasized with high-pitched voices and wide-eyed emojis everyone asked…
Read MoreHey Everyone! Some Big News about yours truly! As Chief Mamala of Mamala Media, I’ve been filming a pilot this November for a new talk show called CASSIE. We will be focusing on unique stories from all walks of life that will touch your heart, lift your spirit and put a genuine smile on your face…all with a belief that we are at our best when serving others. The goal is…
Read MoreHow many of you know people who speak first then think later, or perhaps don’t think at all? I’m sure we can all agree that they’re tough to be around. The damage of words spoken without being thought through first can have devastating results that last for years, or even a lifetime. Unfortunately many of us have been victims of these fire-breathing dragons and find ourselves licking our wounds after those encounters. But there is something worse than being the victim…
Read MoreAt Mamala Media, we know that music is a scientifically proven method to remember something in a deep and lasting way. That’s why our songs at Mamala Media are called Lifetime Scripture Songs. This method for memorization is especially effective when music and information are introduced during early childhood development. So of course we’re overjoyed, knowing that…
Read MoreThere is a healthy trend of fathers being more involved with their children these days than ever before! Fathers are actively taking part in helping with homework, reading, and engaging their kids in conversation, as well as preparing meals and ensuring that dinnertime is family time. This is good news on many…
Read MoreA national holiday is always time for fun. What’s better than enjoying good food while getting together with those we love? Plus, it even comes with an extra day off! That means you get to choose between a vacation, a stay-cation or just some rest and relaxation 😀
Although Memorial Day includes all of the above, on this particular holiday remember…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a champion?
For most people, being a winner, coming in first place, or experiencing some kind of victory are the immediate thoughts that come to mind. Recognition for a job well done is of course, rewarding and makes us feel like a champ. Being called a champion is a title anyone would enjoy...and aptly so. The need for appreciation with recognition is a legitimate human need. However…
Read MoreThe Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s deeply moving depiction of Jesus’ trials and crucifixion, premiered in 2004. Never before or since has a film so graphically portrayed the suffering of the days leading up to Christ’s sacrifice as well as His agony on the cross.
Read MoreThis award season in Hollywood, one of the most talked about film offerings of the year is a multilayered story of the best kind called, Minari. The movie is a slice of life encompassing big dreams, fresh starts, priorities, significance, self-image, sacrifice, and multi generational family dynamics. With all of that, Minari is sure to be relatable in some way to most people.
What struck me on a personal level was the portrayal of the…
Read MoreIn a recent interview at the start of this New Year, I was asked what my “take-away” was in light of the startling ride of 2020. I actually found it to be a tough question. There were so many lessons learned when the rug was pulled out from under us all and things came tumbling down. I found it difficult to choose one thing. But after some thought, one rose to the surface ...
Read MoreThere is something deep in our souls that is touched by the sound of church bells. A stirring of memories, an assurance of God’s presence and a sense of peace seem to rise within and cause us to stop and listen wherever we are when we hear them. Like a clarion call in times of struggle, the sound of church bells reminds us that …
Read MoreLittle ones born in 2020 will have an amazing true tale to tell when they become adults. Parents are bound to share the crazy circumstances surrounding the pregnancy and births to their 2020 children as they grow up. Details like wearing masks to every doctor’s appointment, Covid tests before entering the hospital and limited access at the time of delivery with no visitors, will be part of their unusual, but true adventure into this world …
Read MoreWe received the good news together at a recent appointment with the orthopedist. After just 6 weeks, my mother was successfully healing from an accidental fall. Her fractured bone was growing back and her leg was now 100% weight-bearing. She had healed like a champ! After showing us the X-rays and explaining the details, her doctor …
Read MoreAh decision-making! It never seems to get any easier. As you travel down the road of life, you might imagine that the wisdom you’ve garnered along the way would help decisions become clearer and quicker. But on the contrary, life’s journey only seems to get more complicated, sometimes muddying the waters of what once seemed so clear. Most of us make plans. Most of us are sure about our beliefs. But the next thing we know …
Read MoreWith fall in sight and days of summer coming to an end, preparations for going back to school are in full swing! Parents and educators are looking for ways to provide the best educational experience possible in this Corona virus world. In light of the chaos created in the classrooms of 2020, finding materials that are effective in traditional classrooms, virtual classes and homeschooling as well, are in high demand.
Read MoreThe first time my father ever apologized to me, I was in my forties. As far as I could remember, my father had never apologized to me for anything. Now he was calling me with an all encompassing apology, asking me to forgive him for how he thought he had failed me as a father. My initial reaction was to push back and deny any problems between us …
Read MoreWhat extraordinary times we live in! Challenging to be sure, but also filled with heartwarming scenes and selfless acts of service. Many of us are doing our part to help, while also applauding the sacrifice of others we gratefully refer to as …
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