Spending time with my amazing family and youth God privileges me to minister to, the Bible, reading, writing, Abraham Lincoln, history, Harry Potter, watching birds.
Music
My son, Taylor's music (now playing and at myspace.com/taylornealmusic) Taylor Neal: Brightest String of Lights from Zeek Earl on Vimeo.; my husband's music (he's a worship leader), Carole King, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Godspell, Eisley, and whatever my kids share with me that they have discovered. Keith Green (whose video is on this page) was a friend of ours and his enduring love for God inspires me.
Movies
Recently Enjoyed: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, UP!, HellBoy (It's great when someone rejects hell with so much humor), Juno, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1988 release with Keanu Reeves at 15 ~ sweet; most excellent!), 1966 Batman (with Cesar Romero and Burgess Merridith)
Favorites: Dead Poet's Society; Princess Bride; Disney's Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast; Brother Sun, Sister Moon (Franco Zefferelli's beautiful story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi with music by Donovan); Rear Window (a Hitchcock classic starring Grace Kelly and James Stewart);Monty Python & the Holy Grail; Big; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; It's a Wonderful Life, -- Recent amusement: Little Miss Sunshine (because I've met Stan Grossman, in various incarnations)
Television
24 rocks! CSI & Law and Order(but I've seen most of them), Court TV. I Love Lucy! The Twilight Zone episode "The Obsolete Man".
Books
Bible, particularly the letters of Peter and Gospel of John, Phantom Tollbooth, If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland, To Live Again by Catherine Marshall, Taylor Caldwell's well written historical novels, Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman, Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter books (if you have a problem with that read my books "What's a Chrisitan to Do with Harry Potter?" and "The Gospel according to Harry Potter"), A Severe Mercy, and Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence.
Recently read: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Assassination Vacation, and Abraham Lincoln's Sword.
Heroes
God (aka Jesus); My husband, Patrick, who is brave and kind, and has truly lived out his faith; Abraham Lincoln, Pastor Dr. David George; Albus Dumbledore, and Connie McGowan Ward.
About me: My life is an adventure of following Jesus Christ. I love the life I share with my truly amazing family: husband,
Patrick; daughters Casey and Haley, and son, Taylor. I am also an author / writer / speaker primarily in the Christian arena. However, I also venture into parenting and pop culture issues. I recently started grad school and enjoy that.
If you want to know more about my books, speaking, or professional life, check out www.ConnieNeal.com. If you're looking to connect about my book "MySpace for Moms and Dads" you might try www.myspace.com/momsanddads. This page is my personal / family / friends MySpace page.
Below are some of my books you might find helpful.
Who I'd like to meet: Abraham Lincoln, J.K. Rowling, Zig Ziglar, Condoleezza Rice, Laura Bush. I've already met Jesus Christ. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
One more I can check off my list! I met J.K. Rowling at her press conference / reading of Deathly Hallows in Los Angeles 10-15-2007.
I can check Laura Bush off the list! I was able to shake hands with her when she visited CA in 2006.
Thank you. Both homecomings were great. ML's was probably the best. I made tons of great friends through Patrick. I will most definatly be there next saturday. I am so excited. I cant beleive about John and Keri!!!! Cant wait to see you ♥
Wow. Masters thats hard. lol. Im free mostly on weekends except for the 10 and 17 Many Sundays I am open(: That party sounds really cool. I was talk to Patrick T about having a V2 party with just us at someones house. I miss V2. Sooo many memories. But the past still has greta things:)
Hey Nealy, Ive been thinking about you alot. Maybe we can get together sometime soon. At San Juan I made a lot of new Christian friends. && The nominated me for homecoming queen. I hope your life has been going great too. You are always in my heart && on my mind. I can never thank you enough for what you did. You are truely an Angel sent straight from God himself. I love you (:
heeeey happy late birthday aunt connie sorry i meant to tell you yesterday but when i got home i fell right asleep lol :) ne ways how have you been doin?
Happy Birthday Connie!! My daughter Megann told me that she found a really book in my room that I had signed by the author....and she started telling me about it. Imagine her surprise when I told her it was YOU! My friend since Jr. High! God Bless Connie! Keep in touch! Jeani
We just wanted to drop by and say “Happy Birthday” We hope you have an awesome day! Please don’t be a stranger, drop us a comment anytime! Tell us what our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is doing in your life!
Great family picture, Connie!! I just spent a few days in NY w/Jim Woodard, remember him?? He's such a great friend!! We talked about you!! As for my trial....God brought me through it and I am a stronger Christian woman because of it!! PTL!!
Oops I guess it's too late already to show you the Bulletin, I couldn't find it anymore... Basically it was just about how Harry's blood saved everyone just like Jesus. How he defeats voldemort who is way too conceited to realise Harry already won, just like Satan doesn't realise Jesus already won etc. Afterwards i found your book and was really happy of course! =) Keep it up and God bless!
You should make that delinquent oldest daughter of yours get Myspace--she's the only one of your brood I can't leave useless messages for! I'm going to be home July 27-August 4 so hopefully I will see all of you!
Just wanted to say thanks for the personalized Bible you got me! I really love it. I keep it right by my bedside and even read through some passages once in a while. (I know I should be more active, please pray for me.) Right now I feel God must really love me because I sure have been blessed. You sure have a great family, seems we're both blessed. Love you, send love from the Perry's to everyone!
Connie....you are an amazing woman....always were that one person, in school, that grounded us. Still, today, you inspire me....just by reading your page....thank-you!
Jeanette Crist
Awww, thanks, Connie! I hope that you have a great time in Illinois and that you give those moms what for! (in an informative, engaging and entertaining way, not in a violent or angry sort of way...)
Connie! I'm reading your "Dancing in the Arms with God" book and LOVING it! In my hands I have the "MySpace for Moms and Dads" and can't wait to devour it too! I'm grateful God led our paths to cross at Celebrate Kids. We are planning on having you out in May to do a Cinderella retreat/MySpace talk in Fort Worth. Hope your schedule will allow. Our office will contact you soon!
Blessings!
Jeanie Taylor
