Author Archives: Stephanie Arnett

• Cͨhͪrͬiͥs͛ᴛⷮmͫaͣs͛ iͥn Dͩoͦwnᴛⷮoͦwn S͛ᴛⷮaͣrͬᴋⷦvͮiͥlleͤ •

As I walked along the sidewalk with family, said hello to friends, watched the smiling faces of each small business owner, breathed in the holiday cheer, and listened to the mischievous giggles of over-spenders, I couldn’t help but ponder on how unWINE came to be Several years before the pandemic, our Downtown began fading away,ContinueContinue reading “• Cͨhͪrͬiͥs͛ᴛⷮmͫaͣs͛ iͥn Dͩoͦwnᴛⷮoͦwn S͛ᴛⷮaͣrͬᴋⷦvͮiͥlleͤ •”

• Battle Scars •

• NINETEEN YEARS • Looking back, I am not sure what my twenty-three year old self thought marriage was, but I can say with confidence – it did not live up to my expectations I’m not a “pity party” kinda girl, but I am an “angry & bitter” girl… [don’t  ‘tsk tsk’ me, I’mContinueContinue reading “• Battle Scars •”

My First Murder Trial

photo by: Jimmy Emerson, DVM It was a little after 1 o’clock, and the Mississippi sun was at its peak. As we walked along the oak shaded sidewalk, it occurred to me, I had never paid any attention to the Courthouse before. As we stood in front of the staircase, leading to the portico, I hadContinueContinue reading “My First Murder Trial”

Faith by itself, without works, is DEAD

“The Approach” by Dave Hoefler Roe v. Wade has been overturned [June 24, 2022]. Ok, but what does ‘overturned’ mean in this case? Simply put, there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion — each State will determine if/when abortions are legal. Ok, now what? We act. No matter your religion, your political party, your race,ContinueContinue reading “Faith by itself, without works, is DEAD”

•EIGHTEEN YEARS•

Stephanie & Will Arnett | 2021 Ten years ago, I could not have told you that our marriage would make it. To be honest, I cannot say that I wanted it to I hated Will. Not “I don’t like Will” – I HATED HIM My preacher’s wife suggested counseling. I rolled my eyes, huffed inContinueContinue reading “•EIGHTEEN YEARS•”

Extra Seat

Taken by Stephanie Arnett on October 3, 2021 | His reminder… Due to last minute adjustments “in this thing called LIFE (said best in Prince’s voice)”, the conference I had booked (and paid for!!) six months ago, was circling the drain After acknowledging my disappointment, I called to cancel my teammate’s flight. After forever onContinueContinue reading “Extra Seat”

SEVENTEEN | YEARS

Stephanie & Wil Arnett | September 2003 Look closely at those smiling faces… We could have conquered the world with the love we felt that day When we arrived in New Orleans, he asked for me to open the gift he had prepared. He was so excited about it, we had not even left theContinueContinue reading “SEVENTEEN | YEARS”

Does a Low Income Client Deserve Your Best?

Our team was recently mocked by a local real estate agent for “taking any listing we can get”, even the “low income homes”. When I heard the jab, my first instinct was to lash out in anger. Thankfully, God held my tongue. Once I took a moment to rehash the statement, I came to theContinueContinue reading “Does a Low Income Client Deserve Your Best?”

Different Does Not Mean <

Different does not mean less than… or, does it? I was recently contacted by an adult Daughter, concerning her elderly Mother’s home. The Daughter was driving in from out of state, and planned to return to her home, with her Mother in tow. The Daughter went into great detail, to explain the heartbreak her MotherContinueContinue reading “Different Does Not Mean <“

The Ultimate (Realistic) Morning Routine for Working Moms

Photo Credit: Avocado Mattress The alarm jars you awake. It’s not a peaceful alarm, it’s the submarine ping from “The Hunt for Red October” (if you are anything like me, Sean Connery’s voice will read you the rest of this article). You rub your eyes, stretch as much as possible (so you don’t wake theContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate (Realistic) Morning Routine for Working Moms”

Six Books That Will Actually Change Your Life

Free-Photons on Pixabay YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:  ONE BOOK PER MONTH TO KICK START 2020. Are you looking for tips and inspiration for your entrepreneurial journey?  Then this book list is for you.  From lack of sleep, to conquering your finances – the order of the books in this blog isContinueContinue reading “Six Books That Will Actually Change Your Life”