A Body at Rest Several weeks ago, Author S.W. Cannon wrote “Don’t Let the Sand Cover Your Head.” Over the past several weeks, I let the sand cover my head. It seems I had taken on so much, that my mind and body grew weary to the point where my head could …
I’m Gonna Be One Bloggin’ Dynamo I thought I was going to miss WordCamp Birmingham. Willesha Morris put out a call for panelist a few weeks ago and I think I was among the first to answer the call. By the time it took her to get back with us (which …
What’s Your Source of Inspiration? The source of inspiration is not limited to feel good origins. The funny thing about inspiration is that it can come from anyplace, good or bad. Experiences or mental states can represent bad places and yet, they can inspire actions that are meant for good. …
Precious Pearls of Promise On Sunday, August 3, 2014, I had the pleasure of attending the End of Summer Event for Precious Pearls of Promise (3Ps). Precious Pearls of Promise is a non-profit organization created to help develop young girls ages14 – 18 into young ladies that carry themselves in a healthy, …
Is It Time For A Change? by Guest Writer Dr. Veronica Harrington Many of us run for cover whenever the thought of change enters our mind. We are accustomed to the familiar and routine way of doing things instead of stepping outside of the box and exploring the possibilities that …
Share Your Gift – As Is by Guest Writer Aimee Lanier This morning my Pastor discussed the importance of using our gifts to reach people, to lead others to Christ, and to prosper the church. This led me to think about how often we keep a gift to ourselves out …
Stop Throwing Rocks at the Penitentiary (S.T.R.A.P.) How does a homeless man create a foundation that serves as an incubator for the talents of our youth? That is what I wanted to know, so I asked Donald Shepherd , Founder of the S.T.R.A.P. Foundation. The answer was simple: A clear vision, a passion …
Ferlando Parker, ihangTVs.com Just bought a flat screen television and don’t know how to hang it? If you live in the Metro Birmingham, AL area, I’ll bet the first thought that came to your mind was ihangTVs.com. A short while back, ihangTVs owner, Ferlando Parker, posted on his Facebook page that there was …
Advancing in Years by Guest Writer Sharon Williams I tend to be one of those people who will sit quietly taking note of my surroundings, and then spend days meditating on it. My brain seems to take on a life of its own and will exhaust any conceivable concept related …
Recognizing the Source of My Strength One of my co-workers is always saying that I have so much energy. I don’t always recognize that because I just do what I do without ever thinking about it. But then when she mentions it, I do kind of seem like the Eveready Energizer Bunny (that …
Forgiveness: The True Price of Freedom by Guest Writer: Dr. Veronica Harrington I grew up in a single parent household just like many other children. My father’s absence in my life as a young girl affected my ability as a woman to trust and allow someone the ability to love, …
Renew Refresh Reset Is Not Just a Blog After I had thanked the Lord for waking me up this morning, I reflected on how thankful I was for another day to Renew Refresh Reset my life. For those of you read or follow Renew Refresh Reset, I hope you enjoy the …
S.W. Cannon S.W. Cannon was raised and still lives in Birmingham, Alabama. She has had a love of writing for years and getting her feet wet in published works with blogs and a local magazine was just the beginning. She has a freelance career with experience in copy writing (fashion/style) …
Love, Music, Moments by Guest Writer Michelle Spratt-Lockett I recently decided to renew my wedding vows to my husband on the beautiful beach of Panama City, FL. Our love has grown so much and we never had an official ceremony that reflected us. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to honor …
How to Be Me by Guest Writer Aimee Lanier People often fall into the trap of letting a job, relationship or title define them. Worse yet, some people allow a tragedy to define them. We are all meant to be more than what any single title or event can describe. Life …