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 The idiom, “You can catch more bees with honey than vinegar” is as clear as day! Though a figurative expression, its application works in real life; with bees, with flies, and with people. It’s indisputable! It is so much easier to be polite and kind than to be mean and hateful. People respond better to favorable treatment. Interesting, people never forget unkind acts and those mean poisonous words that were written or said. They hurt! Ouch! They may even co

By Vernalee As we sit at home during these uncertain times, we find solace in our faith. Trusting in God brings peace and comfort when your soul is anchored in The Lord. Knowing that God is omnipresent and with all of us right now is reassuring. Reading God's Word and prayer are the best doses of medicine to take. Deuteronomy 31:8 tells us "It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be' dismayed.” Prov. 3 V

By Vernalee The week has come to an end. Yea! Don’t get me wrong. It’s not like I don’t have nothing to do because I do. However, it’s something very refreshing about Saturdays that gives me comfort even though I may be out and about; doing chores; or just as busy as I was during the week. Psychologically, I just feel relaxed. I know that it’s completely mental, but I love the feeling. I’m energized, full of enthusiasm, and happy as a lark. It’s been a long week. So I say -

A while back, The Today Show featured an interesting segment called “The Invisible Boyfriend” that had many folks glued to the tube. Maybe you were one of them! Yes, “The Invisible Boyfriend” is real! If you don’t believe me, google it. “The Invisible Boyfriend” is a service that gives you “real world and social proof that you are in a relationship.” Yep, it is a website whereby you can send text messages and communicate to a nonexistent person…and he answers back! You

By Vernalee Yes, that’s right! I’m throwing in the towel. I quit. I’m done! I cannot take it anymore! I've had enough! Alright, let me clarify! I‘m throwing in - not my own, but my other people’s problems (OPP) towel. You know some days, you just get tired; sick and tired of OPP and their foolishness. You get tired of being on their defense team listening to their problems – one after another. Oh, I forgot to tell you this! Other people's problems can stress you out and

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

By Vernalee I went to bed last night and woke up this morning with this thought! I’m thankful! I’m grateful for all The Lord has done to bless me and my family. My faith strengthens me and gives me assurances that I walk not alone! It’s a blessing to know that God walks with me and carries me when I‘m weak. Whether they were blessings or lessons, I don’t need to wait until Sunday to tell The Lord, “Thank you for all that you have done for me!” photo credit: pininterest

By Vernalee Our time is so valuable. How it is used determines integral outcomes in our life. There is "never enough time in the day," is an old adage whose meaning becomes more realistic daily. Thus, we need a plan, particularly when our utilization (of time) determines our income. What's primary; what's secondary? How do we make those determinations? As an entrepreneur, making a daily/weekly/monthly plan makes sense. "If we fail to plan, we plan to fail." Four questions o