THE WISDOM OF GRAY HAIRS

By Vernalee

Gray hairs show years of living. As the book of Proverbs states, “Gray hairs are crowns of glory.” Amazing wisdom they provide. The longer you live; the more you know; the more you have experienced. Listening to our elders pay off! After talking to them, you will realize that there is truly nothing new under the sun! They have most likely experienced or witnessed whatever you are attempting or undergoing. “Bought sense or learned sense” is the optimal catchall phrase. Do you want to learn from others’ experience or do you want to “buy” your sense and try everything yourself? As for me, give me that gray haired wisdom! I love sage advice. I don't mind learning. I have avoided “many a headaches” from those gray headed ones! Older folks have seen a “little bit of this and little bit of that” in their living. Their advice may save you – time and energy, and in some cases … grief! It is not always necessary or prudent to reinvent the wheel or learn the hard way! Call me a copy cat if you will! I prefer to follow the road that has been laid than dig a new one. Once again, I thank those who showed me the way!

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WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE

By Vernalee

I share with you an email that I received years ago containing this famous Maya Angelou piece. Though directed to women, I am sure that my male followers will enjoy as well. As I read "What every woman should know and have," I need to work to achieve several items. At least, now I have a road map! Nobody could say it like Dr. Angelou! I share her words with you! A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … by Maya Angelou A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a youth she’s content to leave behind….

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a past juicy enough that she’s looking forward to retelling it in her old age….

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … one friend who always makes her laugh… and one who lets her cry…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a feeling of control over her destiny…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… how to quit a job, break up with a lover and confront a friend without ruining the friendship…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… when to try harder… and WHEN TO WALK AWAY…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… that she can’t change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… that her childhood may not have been perfect…but it’s over…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… what she would and wouldn’t do for love or more…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…. how to live alone… even if she doesn’t like it…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. whom she can trust, whom she can’t, and why she shouldn’t take it personally…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… where to go…be it to her best friend’s kitchen table or a charming Inn in the woods when her soul needs soothing…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… What she can and can’t accomplish in a day, a month…and a year…

I am sure that you will agree that her expressions are very thought provoking! Photo credit: www.twitter.com

BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP

By Vernalee

The phrase "beauty is only skin-deep," means that while someone may be beautiful on the outside, their inner self - (character and what's inside) - is what counts. If their character lends itself to being disrespectful, deceitful, unkind, uncaring, not loving, distrustful …., it really doesn't matter how attractive their outer appearance is. Right? Truly, beauty lies within. The longer you live, the more apparent that fact becomes. People like books can't be judged by their covers!