Being a prolific storyteller, allow me to tell you the story about the snake and his new found friend. You probably have heard it in some...

By Vernalee Doesn’t that doggie look so adorable? He is the cutest thing! His alluring appearance reminds me of some folks that a few of...

By Vernalee Are you a man or woman of your word? Do you do what you say? Is your word your bond? Does a handshake deal mean anything...

By Vernalee Lend a helpful hand when it’s deserving, but be selective on the battles that you elect to fight. Hopefully, by now you have...

By Vernalee In 1984, hip hop group, Whodini had an amazing hit. It was called “Friends/How many of you have them?” The lyrics are quite...

By Vernalee To be obvious or unusual form the basis for Standing Out From The Crowd. Our actions, behavior, leadership … determine where...

By Vernalee "Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.”...

By Vernalee Associating with bad company will most definitely yield negative consequences. Beware of the company you keep. Associating...

By Vernalee This prophetic African proverb, "When an old man (or old woman) dies a library burns," helps you to appreciate how much...

By Vernalee Thriving business; fantastic career; big house; new car; extravagant jewelry/clothes, lavish vacations …..all are sought...

By Vernalee Never forget that there are those who have walked the path before us! Their footsteps have left visible grooves in the road....

By Vernalee I found myself telling my niece something this week that went way, way back to my days growing up on a graveled paved road...

By Vernalee Admittedly, I am slow to judge people. I have always felt that there is good in everyone. Why I fail to recognize that good ...

By Vernalee The phrase, Fortune Favors the Brave, refers to the revelation that courageous action is often rewarded. The phrase...

By Vernalee It’s a beautiful thing to reach a point in your life where you can just be you! No more pretentiousness. No more hypocrisy!...

By Vernalee ”Friendships are born in a million different ways, and all good friends strive to achieve the same goal: to be a source of...

By Vernalee The admonition to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes means before judging someone, you must understand his/her experiences,...

By Vernalee Losers. You've heard the term before, I'm sure! Exactly what/who is a loser? "A real loser is somebody who is so afraid of...

By Vernalee One of my favorite quotes in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion area is this one by the late great Nelson Mandela. We need to...

By Vernalee A one way friend is a term not to be discounted. There is such a thing. Friends are not necessarily transferable. My...

By Vernalee Did you hear the message? Admittedly, we really are selective listeners. Sometimes, we hear what we want to hear and block...

By Vernalee Here I go again speaking in Spanish. So I say to you today - Haz el bien y no mires a quien … which translated in English...

By Vernalee There is one word that we should not use loosely. That word is - friend! These days, I have become very selective about who...

By Vernalee You can only control your behavior and actions; not those of others. You may receive undeserved and hurtful treatment from...

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...

By Vernalee For those who think that they are high and mighty (“thinking or acting as though they are more important than others”), think...

By Vernalee The phrase don’t bite the hand that feeds you means that you shouldn’t be unthankful, ungrateful, or unappreciative. You...

By Vernalee “Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes is an African proverb used to call out hypocrites. You know who they are....

By Vernalee Love is a feeling that we desire. Absence a heartbreak or two, it makes us feel heavenly... most of the time. "Love is also...

By Vernalee Happy Thanksgiving! As we cook, bless the food, and enjoy the day off, it is a joyous time of reflections. Oh yes …...

As we countdown the days to Thanksgiving, I thought that I would share a story or two. We all have our holiday stories buried somewhere...

By Vernalee Are you out on a limb? Are you out there by yourself when everyone else is comfortably relaxing/sitting down in their Lazy...

By Vernalee Are you pointing your finger again? "It's always somebody else's fault." I know that you have heard that quote before! It's...

By Vernalee One of the worst things that you can do is to take someone's kindness for granted. It can be heartbreaking! I learned a long...

By Vernalee Are you speaking the same language? Are you listening to each other? Is what is being said matches what is being done? Why...

By Vernalee If you asked someone if they bragged or talked about themselves too much, most folks would definitely say "No!" Yet, we know...

.By Vernalee It's been said,"Holding grudges can be just as damaging to the grudge-holder as the person who the grudge is being held...

By Vernalee Who is your best friend? Brace yourself. Your answer will probably not be as long as the far stretching Mississippi River....

By Vernalee When we are involved in relationships (personal and professional) , it is serious business! Attachments are formed....

By Vernalee It's quite simple. What you may regard as worthless, may be extremely valuable to someone else! What you took for granted or...

By Vernalee When we admit to mistakes and acknowledge that we were wrong, it shows that we are wiser today than we were before we...

By Vernalee “Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding...

By Vernalee Look at that old lady using a stick for her walking cane... Take a good look at her. Her feet and soul seem tired. She...

By Vernalee Normally, if and when we reveal our secrets, we tell them to people that we trust (or thought we could trust). Then, we hope...

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...

"A woman is like a tea bag - you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady "Why...

By Vernalee It is amazing how a simple pronoun tells what is going on in a relationship! Listen up! Which pronoun will it be – I, us, ...

By Vernalee I am a firm believer that you get back what you put out. What goes around, comes around! Even if I am wrong, you feel better...

By Vernalee As we travel, there are tons of directional and caution signs including the Stop, Yield, Wrong Way, and others.. I’m sure...

By Vernalee “Happiness is a choice. If you have the courage to admit when you’re scared, the ability to laugh even as you cry, the nerve...