Stuff We Talk About

Although my mother went home to be with the Lord, she told me something years ago that I will never forget. I want to pass on the same...

By Vernalee Allow me to “Vernalize” you with my list of never(s). I can never repeat this list too many times and you may have read it before, but it is either now or never … so here goes… Never say never! It may come back to sting you. Sometimes, you just never know what you may do! Never pretend to be someone else. Never disrespect your parents. Never act as if you are an island because it's lonely by yourself. Never set yourself up for failure. Never keep a notebook of se

By Vernalee “Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes is an African proverb used to call out hypocrites. You know who they are. They are those people “who are single but give advice on how to have a happy marriage; those people who are overweight supplying dieting tips; environmentalists who do not recycle; politicians who send their children to private schools but campaign on the virtues of public education,” and the list goes on. You get the point; right? The pr

By Vernalee The African Proverb - If you escaped from the lion's den, why go back for your hat has a thought provoking meaning. Think about it!. “In the pursuit of our dreams, we must make conscious efforts not to allow petty things to distract or derail us from the path of success. We must understand that some things are simply irreplaceable. A hat can be replaced but life cannot. Don't confuse a brave act with a brainless act. If you have managed to overcome a big challe

By Vernalee Since I am direction-ally challenged, one of the best inventions ever was the GPS! GPS’s can take you directly to your destination. Your only job is to put in the address. I love them! They're everywhere now - cell phones and all! Needless to say, all mechanical devices have their shortcomings. Some GPS systems can route you around construction zones, but they cannot see or predict other deviations that might take you off course. However, I have founded the b

By Vernalee A Monday morning quarterback is someone who is always criticizing and saying how he/she would have done something better or differently after the event has passed. Monday morning quarterbacks always provide commentaries the day after the game. They are after the facts/events critics and experts. These so called quarterbacks also spread their wings to analyzing life situations. They are the first to tell you what you did wrong. I am sure that you know a few! H

By Vernalee Growing up, I remember the old folks saying, “He might not come when you want him, but he’s right on time. He’s an on time God.” Those words stayed with me; they resonated in my soul. As I aged and experienced more life occurrences, I started saying those very words myself. My Mother was not an ordained minister, but believe me when I tell you this - that woman could preach; she could bring the word! Oh yes, she had a way of telling you things that you never fo

By Vernalee “I have to say, I think I'm most excited about my Saturday morning. Nothing beats waking up and realizing you don’t have to be anywhere unless you want to be! What does your ideal Saturday morning look like?“ Ok, I’ll go first. Mine includes - buttery grits and sausage for breakfast with a steaming hot cup of coffee so that I can truly wake up and be functional; relaxing, writing, keeping the television on but not really watching it, walking around in my favorite

By Vernalee Thank Goodness It's Friday! I know that you are just a day, but I wish that I could wrap my arms around you and give you a big warm hug. Of course, I know that I can't, but I'm thrilled and thankful to awake to see you today. All of us need rest and this weekend, I'm taking mine’s!