Warning: The film featured here, The Keeper, focuses on the topic of Veteran suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). FOR VETERANS PRESS 1, EN … [Read more...] about The Keeper: 3 Minutes with Angus Benfield
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Reaching for Heaven: 14 Spiritual Goals as You Grow Older – In Conversation with Michael Amodei
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by talented author and super cool Notre Dame superfan Michael Amodei. Mike joins me to chat about his newly released book Reaching for Heaven: 14 Spiritual Goals as You Grow Older. My personal journey over the … [Read more...] about Reaching for Heaven: 14 Spiritual Goals as You Grow Older – In Conversation with Michael Amodei
Celebrating Earth Day with Paraclete Press
In anticipation of today's celebration of Earth Day, I was happy to take part in a webinar with my friends at Paraclete Press. As you'll see in the video here, we read through my book "I Am Earth's Keeper" and then talked about simple ways to celebrate care for our common home. If you haven't … [Read more...] about Celebrating Earth Day with Paraclete Press
Happy Book Birthday to “I Am Earth’s Keeper”
Last year, on February 7th, a little book called I Am Earth's Keeper was born. Typically, launch day is a special time for an author. There might be interviews, promotional efforts, or even a little book signing. But none of that happened on this date last year because I was in the midst of … [Read more...] about Happy Book Birthday to “I Am Earth’s Keeper”
What’s Up with Lisa? Update from the Ball Chair for 11/15/23
So many of you have checked up on me in recent weeks to offer prayers and well wishes. I thought it might be fun to resurrect my "Update from the Ball Chair" posts that I was doing during the pandemic to bring friends up to speed on some of the personal and professional development in my life. As I … [Read more...] about What’s Up with Lisa? Update from the Ball Chair for 11/15/23
The Mission
New in theaters from award-winning Directors Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, The Mission is a complex documentary from National Geographic Documentary Films. It follows the life and death of American missionary John A. Chau who died at the age of 26 attempting to deliver missionary teachings to the … [Read more...] about The Mission
The Burial
I'm automatically interested when a film features either Jamie Foxx or Tommy Lee Jones. When I heard that The Burial, a new release from Amazon Studios, featured both Academy Award-winning actors, I couldn't wait to see it. And I'm happy to report that I wasn't … [Read more...] about The Burial
Surprised by Oxford: 3 Minutes with Carolyn Weber
Today, I continue my ongoing series with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I'm joined by Carolyn Weber, the author of a fantastic book that's at the heart of the new film Surprised by Oxford. This highly anticipated film features cast from The Crown, Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, and … [Read more...] about Surprised by Oxford: 3 Minutes with Carolyn Weber
A Million Miles Away
Releasing today in theaters, the new Amazon Studios film A Million Miles Away is as full of heart as our galaxy is full of stars. It's a remarkably engaging story of the power of one man's dream and the many ingredients that go into helping that dream come true. Synopsis: Inspired by the … [Read more...] about A Million Miles Away
Work in Progress
I wanted to update everyone since so many of you have kindly checked in on me in the last week. When it gets quiet here, it's because I'm focusing intensely on rest and recovery. Things are really feeling so much better! Six weeks into my new cancer medications, my body is still adjusting to … [Read more...] about Work in Progress
The Miracle Club
Looking back at my blog, I noted that my last movie review was published on January 31 and was all about a miraculous occurrence that happened to a very special young man and his community. It feels fitting that I'd jump back in with The Miracle Club for my foray into films. Now open in theaters, … [Read more...] about The Miracle Club
Transformation in Process
Today is supposed to be the day. It's been circled on my calendar for months, in RED. That means it's important, right? Today, July 5, 2023, is supposed to be the day when everything is "back to normal". I circled this date on my calendar on March 28, 2023, the day before my breast cancer … [Read more...] about Transformation in Process
A Personal Update
Note: This blog post contains personal, medical information that may be upsetting for some readers. As always, please immediately consult your physician for any concerns about your health. LMH Back in the day, when news happened in my life I instinctively turned to a screen to share it. First … [Read more...] about A Personal Update
The Thorn: 3 Minutes with John Bolin
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by John Brolin, the Executive Producer and Creator of The Thorn. The release of this film experience during Lent offers us the perfect way to immerse ourselves in the spirit of … [Read more...] about The Thorn: 3 Minutes with John Bolin
Trailer Brings “I Am Earth’s Keeper” to Life!
I'm so excited to share the absolutely beautiful book trailer created for my newest book I Am Earth's Keeper. This video, created by my friends at Paraclete Press, really brings the book's illustrations by Giuliano Ferri to life. As I'm beginning to see this little book find its way into the … [Read more...] about Trailer Brings “I Am Earth’s Keeper” to Life!
I Am Earth’s Keeper
This week, my latest "book baby" made its very quiet launch into the world. My fourth project with my friends at Paraclete Press, I Am Earth's Keeper is different and unique in ways that both delight and terrify me. I have so many people to thank for their help with the book. First and foremost, I'm … [Read more...] about I Am Earth’s Keeper