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 “ Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” How many times have I sarcastically repeated that nursery rhyme in a pretense that nothing said by others could ever get to me. How wrong was I! As I matured, I recognized that words can bruise. They can hurt significantly! They even sting! Ouch! Words stay with you after the bruises from the stones leave! Oh yes … words … big or small; fancy or simple; good or bad – reflect others emotions

By Vernalee Love is as love does. Love is an intentional "act of will -both in words and action." We love to hear the words, I love you." The beauty of the words come to liife, when we show it! I cannot speak for others, but I want to show those in my inner circle of family and sincere friends my generosity of love and support. They shouldn't have to ask. I should be there to demonstrate as it is the right thing to do. Words aren't good enough if not followed by deeds. Words

By Vernalee I was always told that “The guard dog never attacks where the master doesn’t know.” Don’t be fooled! The guard dog in some cases is not a four legged animal. It may be a person whose true motives are hard to discern. Let’s not forget the disguises. I remember the old folks saying, “ Everyone bears watching!” All dogs have teeth that can bite. Don’t be paranoid, but reasonably stay on alert. Pay attention to your surroundings and the folks in your space. Never

By Vernalee Greetings... Allow me to share a brief story. Before my Mother passed and went home to be with the Lord, I had the honorable privilege to be her caregiver. I brought her from Mississippi to Ohio to live with me. It was now my precious turn to take care of the woman who so elegantly took care of me! I praised God for that experience because I learned so much more (history and life lessons) from her. During that time, there was an election, so she had a mail in

By Vernalee “Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits for they become your character. And watch your character for it becomes your destiny. What we think, we become.” ― Margaret Thatcher By Vernalee Thoughts. Words. Actions. Habits. Character. These 5 powerful words ultimately determine our destiny! It b

By Vernalee Some songs may not be gospel music, but they are filled with the spirit. Released in 1985, conceived by Harry Belafonte, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, performed by 46 vocalists, and conducted by the masterful Quincy Jones, " We are the World" won three Grammy Awards and was a worldwide commercial success selling over 20 million copies. The proceeds from the pop/gospel record raised over $63 million for African famine relief. It was a song writt

By Vernalee Don't you know people who aim and throw a bomb, hide their hands, and walk by as if nothing happened! Raise your hand if you know one. Can I get a witness? Without hesitation, you are their target even when they are smiling in your face! How phony! They pretend to be innocent, but their pusillanimous/unassuming appearance invariably is just as fake as they are! What happened to courage? If there is a problem, why not diplomatically confront the person? Why not b

By Vernalee It’s Halloween! Candy is everywhere! Kids and grown ups are dressed in festive costumes. Trick or Treat are the words of the day. Seeing happy faces is the joy that bring gigantic smiles as we see families gather going house to house to gather sweet treats. Safety is key as the goodies are gathered. Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!