Photo by erica steeves on Unsplash When was the last time you responded to an email on the same day you opened it? I’m going out on a limb here, but I’m gonna guess… TODAY?! Why? Because it’s your job? Because you’re a people-pleaser? Because you have OCD? Because you operate on “Inbox Zero” [callingContinueContinue reading “Your Email Signature Called — It Wants Boundaries”
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The Heart of Mississippi: A Story of Strangers, Storms, and Saving Grace
April, 2025 | Mississippi | pic by Stephanie Arnett I get asked, time and time again, why I live in Mississippi?? Well, today – one of those “why’s” unfolded right in front of me… – – – – As Will and I toured the home, a horn echoed throughout, and a split-second later, we heardContinueContinue reading “The Heart of Mississippi: A Story of Strangers, Storms, and Saving Grace”
A Dramatic Arrival: The Day We Welcomed Kiser
I took a deep breath, leaned back in the waiting room chair, and slowly exhaled. It felt like the first time I had been able to catch my breath since receiving the call Tiffany was in labor. Not only is this my little sister, but it’s also the first baby to be born into ourContinueContinue reading “A Dramatic Arrival: The Day We Welcomed Kiser”
• 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 •
𝙄 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙… Not because of the diagnosis, we had done enough research that led us to the same conclusion. I cringed because of how I ended up in this seat, and it was not because my team of doctors found it – it was leading with curiosity, and God placing the right people in myContinueContinue reading “• 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 •”
I’m Scared to Spend the Night Alone
I am assertive, confident, and successful I have trained in self-defense, self-offense, and combative weapons I spend most nights in small-town Mississippi, on a quiet street, in a home blanketed with security, guarded by three large-breed dogs, and surrounded by those I love And, yet — I am scared to spend the night alone Terrified,ContinueContinue reading “I’m Scared to Spend the Night Alone”
When a Grandmother Turns Her Phone Off
Curious to know what happens when a grandmother turns her phone off? I never was. Until yesterday… At 2:54pm, Tiffany [little sister] called. During her work hours. On a Thursday. That doesn’t happen. Well…that doesn’t normally happen…unless there’s an emergency. I answered immediately. “Can you pull Mom up on FindMyFriends? It says she’s at her house, but I amContinueContinue reading “When a Grandmother Turns Her Phone Off”
Painful Christmas Memories…
For the last decade plus, our team-family has suited up in Christmas gear, grabbed our cowbells, and “headed to The Kroger to ring” for the Salvation Army. To say we are comical is an understatement… For hours, we ring our cowbells [we brought kiddie-cowbells this year to relieve our “ringing” headache – get it?!], greetContinueContinue reading “Painful Christmas Memories…”
I Hate National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Have you ever hated a movie? I don’t mean dislike… I mean HATE Like when you hear the theme song, and the hair on the back of your neck stands up???? The characters make you cringe… The plot is so foolish, you can’t even wrap your head around how drunk the writers must have been….ContinueContinue reading “I Hate National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
No ≠ Cannot
For Xan’s 17th birthday, we made a quick trip to Blue Ridge, Georgia One of our adventures was a fourteen station sporting clays course The entire course, packed with gentlemen at every station, would ask if I wanted to “take a shot”. They would gently remind me that no one out there was a professional,ContinueContinue reading “No ≠ Cannot”
This is Twenty
It’s 5 something am, and as I roll up to the red light, the truck beside me rolls down the window, and the driver sheepishly smiles at me. I can’t help but giggle. While today’s events will follow every other day’s routine, today is anything but “routine”. Today is the day that Will and IContinueContinue reading “This is Twenty”
“Love Thy Neighbor…” As Long As They Are Caucasian????
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????”
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…”
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