Religious Media

Yesterday I was reading the Visiting Teaching message for September, and thinking about how often I use church media. I realized that I could be using it more, and how it would probably influence my life for the better. The church has so much media available, but I think it is easy to get distracted on other forms of it.
I find when I include more spiritual music, movies, books, and internet use, I am a happier person. It's just so easy for me to get busy and distracted from the little things that make life better.

Miss Evers

Last Thursday evening, I watched a movie with my husband for his Business Ethics class entitled "Miss Evers". The main character (Miss Evers) faces a moral dilemna, and the movie really made me think about what I would do if I were in her shoes.
As a nurse, she was invovled in a situation where the doctors informed her of an experiment they were performing on African American patients to treat Syphilis (a disease). She was told that the experiment would increase knowledge on how to treat the disease, and would also raise money for a cure for these patients. However, year after year went by, and they never treated the patients....
It is quite a complex story, but I actually really enjoyed it. If you are looking for a movie that will make you think, this is a good pick.

Big AL

I'm reading a book for my Adult Dev. and Aging class, entitled "Big AL". It is a caregiver's diary of the daily dealings she has with her husband who has Alzheimer's.
It has really opened my eyes, and made me think a lot about what I would do if my husband were to get this brain disease. Some people go through so much, and I marvel at how little my life has been tried. I'm sure someday soon, it will be my turn.
I love books that make you think and re-evaluate yourself. Although I much prefer to read literature which isn't sad (as this one is), I have enjoyed the insight it has given me. I have realized that all different types of media, (even books) can really influence my mood.

Wonderful music

This past week I have been listening to piano music on Pandora while I am at work. I love how it makes me feel relaxed and motivated at the same time! Music definitely changes the way I am feeling. I don't think I would want to live without music.

Media Impact

Tonight I sat down with my husband for a few minutes to watch "Everybody Loves Raymond". It is one of our favorite shows to watch together. I think it is so funny, and it really relaxes us after a long day.
However, I started thinking about this media and how it might have an impact on my family. I thought about our class discussions, and wondered if the sarcasm and rudeness sometimes portrayed in this show ever transfers into my own home. For me, I think the hardest thing about the media is that some of my favorite things to watch aren't perhaps the best influence on my home environment. It is something I am going to think about more.

Varying Media

This past week I have been in St. George visiting my family. Something I realized is how much the media seems to vary from place to place. There seem to be a lot of health-conscious people in St. George, and it showed in the television commercials, and the general media. As my husband and I were watching tv, I noticed that so many of the ads seemed to focus on alternative and natural healthcare products. I found it very interesting