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Hello, darling. I’m so glad you’re here. I know there’s something you are searching for – and I want to help you discover it. Maybe you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by life or torn by needing to fit everything into your schedule. I can help...Loving Life? Be Prepared to Piss People Off
Let me tell you something, darling. Sometimes, creating a life that you love is going to rub people the wrong way. In fact, it’s going to royally piss some people off. I don’t tell you this to discourage you from boldly stepping into your life. I share this with...Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
Once upon a time, I rushed from one moment to the next. The years were marked by milestones. First Day of School. Christmas. Vacation. My next business trip. Birthdays. Attending a Wedding. A romantic weekend in a B&B. A trip to Europe. A concert. But over the...Burn Like a Phoenix
When I was a little girl, I was taught to never play with fire. But what if I told you that I made the biggest leaps in my life by making the decision to walk through fire? Though I’ve talked about the demise of my marriage and how much I love my day-to-day life, I...
Origins of a Tarnished Southern Belle
As I mentioned earlier this year, we humans learn from the stories of others. Before the written word was accessible, we passed down our stories by singing and speaking them. Human history is recorded because people need to tell stories and people need to hear them ...
My 3 Rs for 2013
Happy New Year, Darling! Welcome to 2013! I often share pieces of my personal story here within the blog. Long ago I learned that people learn from the stories of others. It’s why we were read fairy tales and fables when we were children, because deep behind the...
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