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 Conducting an experiment, a well-known advertising agency placed an online ad for a Director of Operations. Although it received over 2.7 million hits, only 24 applications were received. The job description, though brief, read in part: Have to stand all day; work at least 135 hours a week; little or no sitting; requires considerable mobility; ability to lift at least 75 pounds; ability to proficiently multitask; receives no vacation or days off; receives no com

By Vernalee “Until the lion learns how to write every story will glorify the hunter” is an African Proverb which refers to the “unknown part of the struggle because as we know a story is never complete until one hears from both sides.“ The one who has the dominant voice and/or authority is often heard and believed. The one of lesser prominence is often considered not credible or the loser. The hunter’s story may not be 100% accurate as most people tend to slant their story t

By Vernalee The expression, "Let sleeping dogs lie," simply put, means – do not go looking for trouble or stirring up problems. Some dormant situations just need to stay that way. Nobody wants to hear about ancient information whose purpose is aimed to lend airwaves to hurt someone presently. Keep those "remember when" occurrences that benefit only you to yourself. So ... Hush up and listen up! There is enough confusion and animosity as it is! Don't add your mess to the equat

By Vernalee With the passing of Civil Rights Icon, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, we are left with many of his famous quotes and words. Three powerful 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 a

I AM WHO I AM BECAUSE OF MY MOTHER Age brings about a change. Let me show you how. Read along. “When I was 4 years of age: My Mommy could do anything! -When I was 8 years of age: My Mom knew a lot! A whole lot! -When I ‘was 12 years of age: My Mother didn’t really know quite everything. -When I was 14 years of age: Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that either. -When I was 16 years of age: Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned. -When I was 18 years of age: That old woman? She

”Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.” That’s the history. Happy Labor Day! What are you doing today? This day belongs to you!

By Vernalee Some days, we need a pick me up song. Magically, listening to my favorite singer, the late great Aretha Franklin takes me higher! Nobody can touch my soul in song and pick me up better than the Queen. As I listened to the best-selling song ever for Columbia Records originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in 1969, my heart was excitedly jumping, and my soul was emotionally filled with Aretha’s rendition. You see, she and I were on first name basis for years tho

“You don’t miss your water until your well runs dry.” Sounds familiar; right? By Vernalee Sometimes, we don’t appreciate the things that we have or people in our lives. In fact, we don't give them a second thought and often take them for granted. Sometimes, we can be selfish and self absorbed. We deny the implications of selfishness, because it doesn’t sound kind. However, I’ll leave that for you to decide who you are! But I’ll tell you this… when the well runs dry because th