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 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

By Vernalee We all desire to be loved. Love is a feel good emotion. We should be careful saying, I love you if we don't mean it. According to the Bible, in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." That's the type of love that I want. Don't you? Before we express what type of love we want from othe

By Vernalee I just saw this article in “Because of you we can.” Taken verbatim, I share with you today, July 4th. “There would be no America 250 without Black people. As we approach the 4th, we’re recognizing just a small fraction of the Black history that helped shape it all. From our enslaved ancestors who built this country, to Harriet Tubman, W.E.B. Du Bois, the Buffalo Soldiers, Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, the Obamas, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and so many