Book Review: The Founders' Key

   Dr. Larry Arnn' most recent work The Founders' Key explores the connection between the Declaration of Independence,  the United States Constitution and also how religion ties into it all.

The ringing words of the Declaration of Independence have a way of continuing to ring across the ages. The arrangements of the Constitution have a way of organizing our actions so as to produce certain results, and it has done this more reliably than any governing instrument in the history of man. Connect these arrangements to the beauty of the Declaration, and one has something both inspiring and commanding. The Declaration acquires a practical form and operation that do not seem to come from it alone. The Constitution soars to the elevation of the natural law, and its arrangements are reinforced with that strength.

   A very well-researched piece, Arnn suggests that politics and religion are interconnected and that each make the other greater. He also allows the reader to notice the differences between America's government now, and how the Founders first intended it to be. The impacts of such changes are illustrated in a clear and understandable manner.

A Dangerous Method

Micheal Fassbander as Dr. Carl Jung 

Those eyes… ♥

A Belated Birthday Wish...

   I realize this is rather late as dear Rickman's birthday has already passed (doubly late as it is 2:26am here), but I'd still love to wish one of my favorite actors a very happy 66th. One can only hope to still be as dashing as he at that age ;) I'm drooling over the above picture, courtesy of a very talented tumblree...mmm, Alan...

Book Review: Blue Moon Promise

   As a first time reader of Colleen Coble, it was lovely to be given the opportunity to review the leading novel in her latest series, Under the Texas Stars. I've never really been partial to reading Westerns, but the aspect of a Christian romance did pique my interest. It was actually very interesting to see how the author tied in various lessons of faith, such as mercy and love. The other thing that caught my attention was the elegant name of thisromance, Blue Moon Promise. Probably inspired by the saying "once in a blue moon", the significance of the title is grasped by the reader as the book finishes off.

   Blue Moon Promise is the story of young Lucy Marsh, who is determined to take care of her siblings after her father's untimely death. With no family or money to support her, she enters a marriage of convenience, hoping for a safe refuge. However, her new husband isn't what she expected and adjusting to life on the ranch is no easy task either. When she discovers that her father's death was no accident, it seems that there are more problems than she can face alone, but will she have her husband by her side?

" Blue Moon Promise is a story of hope, romance and suspense... immersing the reader in a rich historical tale set under the Texas stars."

   One main difference that I noticed between Christian romances and modern romances was

Haircare Review: L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque!

   First off, a big thank you to the great folks at the ChickAdvisor product review club (link to join below!) for sending me this as part of a L'Oreal Professionnel duo!  It was the perfect cure for my winter-dry, split ends! I must admit, of the shampoo and conditioning masque set I received, I definitively loved the masque more! I haven't tried many deep conditioning treatments, but of the ones I have, the L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque definitively stood out.

   Packaged in a medium sized, rounded tub, I loved how this allowed me to get every last bit of the product as opposed to being in a pump format. On the pricey side at $30 a pop, this isn't a conditioner you want to waste. I also really enjoyed the clean, fresh scent the masque had. It wasn't overpowering at all, just pleasant and light, suitable for both male and female  users.