As we handed over the keys, the couple was overcome with excitement. You see, this was their first home purchase “on their own”, and outside of their hometown. They were on cloud nine. Well, they were for a week anyway. One of the neighbors dropped off the neighborhood covenants for the new home owners toContinueContinue reading ““Love Thy Neighbor…” As Long As They Are Caucasian????”
Author Archives: Stephanie Arnett
A Woman Does Not Need a Jeep Like This…
“Slimer” by Lewton’s Garage [NOT the “Slimer in Mississippi – pic for reference] Since the end of last summer, I had driven past the “Slimer” weekly. He had been sitting out front of a local car dealership for months, and after several discussions with the Hubs, I decided to go pick him up. “Slimer” wasContinueContinue reading “A Woman Does Not Need a Jeep Like This…”
Tired of Online Idiots?
Me on the left, circa: NO CLUE I don’t know about you, but my feathers used to get ruffled daily by online idiots. My biggest challengers were the conspiracy theorists, polarizing political pot stirrers, haters, meanies, bullies, and all around “negative-Nancy’s”. Then I realized – I have a super-skill!! As a young’un, I discovered anContinueContinue reading “Tired of Online Idiots?”
Barbie + Conservatives + Feminism + Wokeness
Stephanie Arnett selfie at the Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Washington D.C. ‘23 Offended yet? Hold on to your hat, there’s more… As a young’un, I was fully convinced that if I hid my eyes, you could not see me [“invisible technique”]I Once that bubble was bursted, I learned something even better – if I closeContinueContinue reading “Barbie + Conservatives + Feminism + Wokeness”
Barbie Got It Wrong
I‘m supposed to be “exempt” from watching Barbie, right? I mean, come on…. I’m a 40-something business owner, wear solid black every — single — day [occasionally I spice things up and wear red shoes], and have been immune from childhood fantasies and glitter for years. So tell me, how in the world did I find myself walking pastContinueContinue reading “Barbie Got It Wrong”
•REJECTED•
To be exact, I was rejected twice, in one day Rejection A: *received by email, before our scheduled video call “We do not need to talk. After looking at your profile, the only things we have in common are being women, and working in real estate. You discuss God and family too much.”. Rejection B:ContinueContinue reading “•REJECTED•”
Feeling Overwhelmed By Your INBOX?
When you have a packed schedule, the prospect of tackling an inbox of dozens of unread messages can feel insurmountable Not to mention, the defeat you may feel when you respond to one email, and it is replaced by two new unread emails While “snoozing” will not solve all of your inbox woes, it isContinueContinue reading “Feeling Overwhelmed By Your INBOX?”
•A Mom’s Fear•
Police raid – camera image from Blink | March 2023 As she packed her bag for the long day’s work, she made sure the kiddo was settled in for home-school. Since work takes her away from the house, a friend volunteered to watch over the kiddo’s school progress Comforted, she left for the day’s workContinueContinue reading “•A Mom’s Fear•”
Rescheduled, Cancelled , Rescheduled, Cancelled, Rescheduled, Rental Car, Cancelled, New Airline
JAN to DFW by Stephanie Arnett, 2023 Los Angeles to Mississippi Groggy, I rubbed my eyes, rolled over, and confirmed that I had woken up before my alarm — 230am… again [thanks, Pacific Time] California did not turn out to be the “sunny & 75” I was expecting. Instead, there was a winter weather stormContinueContinue reading “Rescheduled, Cancelled , Rescheduled, Cancelled, Rescheduled, Rental Car, Cancelled, New Airline”
One Thousand Eight Hundred Seconds Equals Thousands of Dollars
What if I told you… one thousand eight hundred seconds equals thousands of dollars???? What If I told you… it happens once every twelve months???? What if I told you… it’s free to claim???? **drumroll, please…*** Allow me to introduce you to… HOMESTEAD!!!! The State of Mississippi allows a special provision in the tax laws that reduces theContinueContinue reading “One Thousand Eight Hundred Seconds Equals Thousands of Dollars”
•Lovie Dovie•
Aunt June, Flora-Bama for her 80th Birthday How in the world were we supposed to celebrate her 80th birthday???? By 80, I assume you’ve done most everything you want to 🤷🏼♀️ Not Aunt June… She wanted a “weekend to remember” with her girls. The finest of dining, the tastiest desserts, ocean waves waking her, sandContinueContinue reading “•Lovie Dovie•”
• DEFEATED•
**image provided by MissMagHomes.com and Pixel Dawg I consider myself to be a wise woman, and unfortunately, that wisdom usually comes at a high price **WARNING: Before you begin, this is a long post, filled with excitement, confusion, drama, frustration, tears, shock, determination, slander, racism, bullying, and ultimately – defeat It all started with Xan…ContinueContinue reading “• DEFEATED•”
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