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 ” Forgiving you is my gift to you. Moving on is my gift to me.” The past is the past. Some things should be left there. Moving on can be so therapeutic. Sure, in many cases, this is easier said than done. The move may take tremendous courage and intestinal fortitude. However, once you begin the process, the transition cleanse your soul. It may become fundamentally necessary that you baptize yourself in what it takes to move your body, mind, and soul to a healthy

By Vernalee Persevere! Stay the course! Ride it out! Stay in the game! We have heard these motivational phrases time and time again! When we are up against tough challenging times and gird our loins to endure, we can … prove that Tough times never last. Tough people do!

By Vernalee Many times it seems as if there are never enough hours in the day to complete tasks. Time moves at a rapid pace. We get caught up in our busyness. Despite it all, we have to take a pause. The system can get you so wrapped up that there is little time for anything but you and what you’re doing. Stop! Take a break! Don’t forget the people that you love and who love you. Don’t be so busy that you don’t have time to share with them. You're never to busy to show love,

By Vernalee The phrase, For Whatever It’s Worth - categorizes feelings that may not be useful, significant, or acknowledged to be helpful by the listener. No matter the age, it’s never to late to set sails to be what you desire; to accomplish your goals. Whether there are ears that hear/validate what you say or do, it is left up to you to accomplish your goals. Besides, we have to live with ourselves and measure up to our standards; right? When and if we fall short, I say,

By Vernalee With The Lord by our side, you don't need anyone else. Walk with him! Talk with him! Lay your burdens down before him. He will never leave you or forsake you. God hears and answers prayers. Because of his love, he shelters us and make our load lighter. What a mighty God we serve! I can't help but proclaim What a friend we have in Jesus ! Happy Sunday! God bless!

By Vernalee If this question doesn’t put fire under you, nothing will. It reads - The question is not who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Our attitude always determine our altitude. Yes, that’s right. How we think determines how high we go! Perseverance and determination work every time. Keep your vision in front of you. Let good judgment, logic, wisdom, and personal/professional/spiritual guidance assist you in traveling down the road where you want to go!

By Vernalee Former first lady Michelle Obama said on her podcast that “ White America” acts like black women — including herself — don’t exist.“ In another recent article, a Black journalist writes, ” We will not be respected and protected until the day we are recognized as people with feelings, we will not be respected until the day people stop turning our struggle into a comedy, we will not be protected until the day people stand up for us and call out the wrong in our fav

By Vernalee "If the shoe fits, wear it” is a commonly used expression that suggests that someone should accept a generalized remark or criticism by applying it to themselves, particularly when it describes them. Simply stated: Is what is being said characterizes you? Yes or no. Before you answer, It’s easy when the comments are kind and flattering. What if they are not? Oh my! Admittance goes hand in hand with acceptance. Acceptance puts us on the front line to confront ou