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...

Today. It’s here! Make the most of it. Use your time wisely. Don’t take people for granted. This is short and sweet. Show people -friends or family - what they mean to you today. Tomorrow isn’t promised!

By Vernalee Grateful. Thankful. Blessed. Every day that we wake and breathe the fresh morning air is a blessing. Each day gives us another opportunity to enjoy life; to realize dreams; to perfect our skills; to do what we want to do - and enjoy doing; to love and be loved; to be a better person; to help someone along the way...to live life to the fullest! Every day has its own unique beauty. You can either wallow in misery or enjoy the pleasures. The latter is the best alte

By Vernalee “Saint Patrick's Day, while not a legal holiday in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognised and observed throughout the country as a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture. Celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, religious observances, numerous parades, and copious consumption of alcohol. “ Many of us are enjoying our corn beef sandwiches today! So …Happy St. Pat’s Day!

By Vernalee It’s here! Today is Monday! I have my “To Do” list ready. There are so many projects that I have to start and complete this week. Every Monday morning, I lay out my list and every Monday, I feel overwhelmed! I ask myself, “How can I possibly get all of these tasks done?” It’s a funny thing because every Friday, I say, “Wow. I accomplished a lot this week; more than I expected. It’s unbelievable how far I moved the needle.” I realize that - One step begins the j

By Vernalee "Precious Lord" is one of those "pick you up" gospel songs. The lyrics, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,”are powerful as they describe a mental/physical state. The lyrics ask for The Lord’s guidance and help. Indeed, it was Dr. Martin Luther King's favorite! When he wanted to "hear the voice of God," King called upon Mahalia Jackson to sing "Precious Lord." The lyrics magically transport the Holy Ghost spirit to your presence. "Precious Lord

By Vernalee Do you wish to be successful? Most of us do! Amazingly, barring a selected group, most of us have to work for it. If you were not born with “a silver spoon in your mouth,” it’s likely that you have to pave your way and work to support you and your family. When nothing is handed to you on a silver platter, off to work you go! So in the words of the late great Maya Angelou -“Nothing works unless you don’t.” So let’s get busy and roll up our sleeves as the sun rises

By Vernalee It’s been said that - “ Timing , perseverance, and 10 years of trying make you look like an overnight success .“ Yes. It is 100% true. It takes hard work to achieve success. Typically, it doesn’t show up overnight. Being successful at what we do pays dividends. Finding and doing something that you’re passionate about helps tremendoudly in that quest. Wasn’t it Confucius who said, - “ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Whe

By Vernalee There has always been a tradition in our family of passing down possessions. It is funny how the little things in life mean so much! Allow me to share a cooking story. Lemon juice can be used to jazz up many dishes. Its tartness enhances the flavor. Squeezing those tiny lemons can be a chore to say the least. Not anymore! I inherited the perfect kitchen utensil that makes the job spontaneously effortless. Using my Mother’s recipe, I made a delectable cherry