Hide in Plain Sight.

The most recent book I’ve read is called, “Hide in Plain Sight” by Marta Perry.  This book is part of a company called Love Inspired and they publish wonderful fictional books that are clean and great to read.  I chose this book first of all for the publisher.  I have a hard time picking out books that I like because some get so filthy.  I stuck with the publisher, because I have read many books by them before and judging by the back cover this had some suspense in it.  A book with love and suspense, yes this is my kind of book.  I ended up absolutely loving the book and recommending it to many of my friends.  This book kept me glued to each page.  The balance of romance and suspense was perfect.  I really couldn’t put the book down.  This book was not a bestseller and I am thinking that it is because this company is not well known and neither are most of the authors.  I was searching for reviews online, but I couldn’t find any for this book.  I think if more people knew about Love Inspired and the authors it would be a best seller.

Media Choice

We are in the middle of a media epidemic.  Everywhere you turn there is some type of media staring you in the face.  Even though these outlets are owned by a small number of corporations, I believe we have more choices.  Yes, I think that they put a lot of research into media trends and find out what everyone wants.  We are not limited to few choices.  If you want to watch a reality show, just tune in a couple of channels from where you are at.  If you want music, cartoons, adult cartoons, oldies but goodies, news, sports, celebrity news, shopping, reality, horror, or pretty much anything you can think of, our satellite providers promise it.  It all comes back to money.  These corporations will do whatever it takes to make sure the viewers are following, whether it be one channel or another.  A company may own twelve channels, but they did think this through, they have news on one, celebrity gossip on another, funny cartoons for the kids, and so on.  They know how to capture their audience, to get the whole family involved.  

No More Rabbit Ears!

Media Bias

Spiral of Silence

                To me this subject is so true.  If you are a minority you tend to hold your opinion back and tend to be less willing to express thoughts.  Think about even in high school.  The most popular kid in school thinks that a certain movie is the best movie in the world and others say the same thing.  As you notice that this movie is very popular and many people like it you would step back and feel that you should agree or just keep your own opinion to yourself.  This happens in media as well especially as adults.  Things that I have a political opinion on whether I know much about the subject or not if I see that I am the minority I feel inclined to silence myself.    

Mean World Syndrome

                A teen plays the video game “Grand Theft Auto” every day after school.  If you don’t know this game, it is very violent from the language to stealing to killing.  Is the reality of life seen by this teen?  Does he know the real world or does he live in this video game world.  He may use the excuse that the real world is just the same, violence and ciaos!  Well, when it comes down to it, there is violence and ciaos in this world, but his idea of reality is clouded by the video games and movies he sees.  Although I truly believe this, I also know that we have to be in tune and aware of the real level of violence that is in this world. We can’t shade our eyes from seeing reality.