Interview by Mike Madrid If I don’t go to church it doesn’t mean I don’t still love God. And believe in God. But I temper that belief with a little sanity. I still believe, but the Church is institutionalized religion.I’ve always lived in California except for a short three years in Virginia with my first husband. Got married, got divorced, got … [Read more...] about What’s Your God?: The Only Child.
Mike Madrid.
What’s Your God?: The Daughter.
interview by Mike Madrid I have always marched to my own drummer. Even when it came to God. Growing up I had my own God. He was mine and only mine, and was someone who always listened and understood me. I can't relate to the stories of other people's God and the Bible because I have never read it. I never felt I needed to because I had my own special version.I was … [Read more...] about What’s Your God?: The Daughter.
Mike Wants to Know: What’s Your God?
by Mike Madrid There has always been a basic need in humans to find an answer to the big questions—where did we come from, why are we here, what happens to us when we die? For thousands of years, religions have served the purpose of answering these questions, and given people a set of rules by which to live.So, here’s the deal—we’re part of a group. … [Read more...] about Mike Wants to Know: What’s Your God?
Of Beauties, Sweethearts, and Other Things American.
By Mike MadridHistory was made this past May when Rima Fakih of Michigan was crowned Miss USA. Miss Fakih has the distinction of being the first Arab-American and the first Muslim to win the title of Miss USA. It seems perfectly appropriate, overdue in fact, that a nation of immigrants should be represented in the Miss Universe competition by the dark-haired, dark-eyed Miss … [Read more...] about Of Beauties, Sweethearts, and Other Things American.
That?s What ?Friends? Are For
by Mike Madrid Last night I went to see a play that a friend was in. My friend and I have a lot in common. We have a similar sense of humor, and are both huge fans of the same comic books. We’ll often exchange e-mails during the day, or share bits of information that we think the other might be interested in. He has been supportive about my book that was … [Read more...] about That?s What ?Friends? Are For