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 With the passing of Civil Rights Icon, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, we are left with many of his famous quotes and words. “I am Somebody” is one of his famous passages that will forever resonate in my heart and my soul. These words are just as relevant now as they were when Rev. Jackson first said them years ago. They uplift you, inspire you, and give you hope. Symbolically, you feel them moving through your soul! Here you go! "I am Somebody! I am Somebody! I may be p

By Vernalee Following her southern spiritual roots, my Mother always told us, “Trust in the Lord with all your Heart. Put it in his hands. Leave it there. Stop worrying. When trouble comes your way, Jesus will fix it." Those simple words are all so true. There are so many sources of worry; so many enemies. We should pray, worry not, and put all of our troubles in God’s hands. Placing our faith in God and anchoring our souls in the cushions of his Word will give us the s

By Vernalee Shenanigans! Game playing! Aren't you tired of those individuals who pose as "innocent" when they are really - troublemaking perpetrators. They are the best of the worst. They will pick your emotional pockets if you let them. You as I know them all too well! These so-called unethical chameleons can convincingly tell a lie without blinking an eye. If you want confusion, straight shooters they are! So treacherous they are, that the good folks avoid them and walk awa

By Vernalee Sometimes, it cannot always be business as usual. Change is necessary to foster progress. For many, change poses a reluctance. Why upset the apple cart? However, change is imperative in many situations, which brings me to one of my favorite management clichés: Thinking outside the box. “Thinking outside the box is a metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. It refers to novel or creative thinking. To think outside the

By Vernalee As we travel, there are tons of directional and caution signs including the Stop, Yield, Wrong Way, and others.. I’m sure that you have seen them all. Similar to the traffic signs, we also have many life directional signs and commands. Typically, there are only two major directions to follow - a right way and a wrong way. Sometimes that may change when we meet those headstrong individuals who have invented a new path to follow called “ their way!” I’m sure th

By Vernalee We are all uniquely made. Being our authentic self is the key. We have key attributes that highlight our differences. Besides, there is no one like us. Celebrate your differences rather than imitate someone's else's similarities. Stop the comparisons. Why? Just be you ... and rock it! Photo credit: pininterest

By Vernalee Why do people stay involved in other folks’ affairs? Is it boredom, the need to gossip, not enough excitement in their own life, jealousy, or what? The answer may not be clear; the solution is simple! Stay out of their business; mind your own! If you stay on top of yours, that’s a job in and of itself – very time consuming, I’ll say! In fact, when you mind your own business, you really won’t have the time to meddle in someone’s else! Plain and simple! If you don’

By Vernalee If someone can discover the magic formula that will keep people out of other folks’ business, they would be extremely wealthy instantly. Why people cannot stay in their own lane is an aged old question. Finding the answer is just as ancient. It is enough work to stay on top of your issues and business without stretching yourself to wander into others. Who has the time? To help in the journey of minding your own business and not that of others, let’s turn again