To Visionary Women Everywhere It is my best recollection that I have been a Woman of Vision since the early to mid-90’s. Let me be clear, these visions are not of my own doing. Oh no, far from it. Anytime I get an idea in my head that comes along …
Doggone it. It’s that time of year again where we’ll soon commit or recommit to a goal that we set at exactly the same time last year. Yes, I’m talking about the tried and not so true New Year’s Resolution. What will it be this year: lose weight, eat healthier, …
We’re a Work in Progress Much like the Renew Refresh Reset Your Life blog, people are a work In Progress. It’s not always easy to come up with new content to post here and keep the creative juices flowing. So is true with our own lives. We may find ourselves …
Are You Really Too Busy? Sometimes I have to ask myself the question: Are You Busy Being Busy? True enough, I always have a lot going on, but am I really too busy to take time out for what’s really important (i.e. family, friends, me time)? Well occasionally I am, but …
My How Time Flies Time just seems to escape us on occasion. It’s been over a month since I’ve written a blog post and the title of it was “It’s Always Something.” I find that ironic since the tune of this post, and that one are in sync. There is …
Roseanne Rosannadanna In the days when I used to watch Saturday Night Live, Gilda Radner’s character would always crack me up. I always looked forward to her sketches. Many of you will remember her famous line “it’s always something.” No matter how many times I heard her utter those words, it …
Everyone Knows a Serial Entrepreneur A serial entrepreneur, defined in the BusinessDictionary.com as an entrepreneur who continuously comes up with new ideas and starts new businesses. I won’t go into the number of and the nature of the businesses that I’ve started, but I will tell you that there have …
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 …