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 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

By Vernalee There are days when external sounds dominate our space. Those sounds can interfere and disturb the flow of our day and our life. You can’t cut them out, but you can decide what you allow in; what your ears hear. You simply have to be selective and ignore the noise; particularly noise of no significance that doesn’t really matter. You have to stay in your lane, continue your drill, and not stop or turn around at every sound that you hear. It can interfere and

By Vernalee Associating with bad company will most definitely yield negative consequences. Beware of the company you keep. Associating with those of low reputation may not only lower your own, but it may also lead you astray. The unscrupulous can be toxic and toxicity can produce - Fear, Bad and Manipulative Conduct, Avoidance, Neediness, and impair your Vision. It is hopeful that we can discern wh

By Vernalee A Boston-based ad agency, Mullen, created a campaign for Cardstore.com where 24 people interviewed for what they thought to be a corporate “Director of Operations” position at a company called Rehtom, Inc (can you read backwards?). The role had interesting requirements, such as: Must be able to work 135+ hours a week Willingness to forgo any breaks Ph.D. in psychology or real-life equivalent Crisis management skills a must Ability to manage a minimum of 10-15 pro