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I don’t know about most of you but I really had to “dig deep” this past weekend and find my solitude and radiate calm for myself and my family. 


To be honest I could not believe the madness that took place. I understand the concerns and worries of our country but to destroy businesses and take advantage of a horrible situation just really shocked me!


I could not believe what some people were doing. Even here in my own very city they spray painted our monuments, busted windows, set fires, fought, and stole. I never thought that I would say this but I hated my own city. It was horrible to watch. 


Not only that a jewelry store that I visit often for repairs and go look at vintage jewelry was broken into Saturday. All of their jewelry was stolen, including the vintage pieces. My heart sank…


To know that their our individuals out there who took these items knowing that they are not there for “justice” but for greed just infuriated me. 


So I took the weekend and a few days to calm myself…. Yes buildings can be fixed and items (some) can be replaced but that still does not make it okay. You are still committing crimes. I had to remind myself that God is in control and to stay off of social media especially Facebook because there are some individuals who don’t share the same beliefs I do. 


I searched my blog for past posts on calmness and found this one that I wrote in 2018 called Radiate Calm.

My porch at home. We spend a lot of time here. 

I read my post and reminded myself that I do not have to act like that. That staying calm is assertive. When you remain serene, you’re communicating that you have the situation under control and there’s nothing to worry about…… It’s tempting to fly off the handle in a confrontational moment, but far more valuable to bring goodwill and order back to an unraveling situation. Maintaining a sense of equanimity even when matters are tense disarms antagonists, builds trust, and forces everyone involved to focus on the problem logically rather than emotionally, allowing for a better and quicker resolutions”. 


I pray for our country constantly. We really need some guidance and peace at this time. Until then I will do my very best to respect all people and remain as elegant as I possibly can. 






(photos via Mrs. Shockley & Pinterest)

Good Morning Everyone,


Back to clocks springing forward. Never fun. I hope you all had a great weekend. Ours has been a little rough. My husband’s 89-year grandmother passed away this past Thursday so we were dealing with that.


Although, this was not a huge shock to anyone. She had been really sick for a while and was just ready to go. That may sound a little harsh but she expressed it. I always find it fascinating when someone has embraced their own death. That to me takes a lot of peace, faith, and courage. I hope that when it is “my time” to depart I hope that I can embrace “going home” as well.


With all of the recent, viruses, and health scares it has one looking at everything. I was recently watching a video regarding cookware and how certain chemicals can get into your food. So it got me thinking about my very own cookware.

So I went and pulled mine out and saw all of these scrap marks and thought, “oh heavens, did all of that get into our food?” Oh, dear…


So I continued to watch Lisa’s video and thought maybe I need to pay attention to this.

Good Morning Everyone,


We are already in the third week of January and normally I would have some thoughts of what I would like this year to be like and for the first time…. I don’t have any. 


This has never happen to me before. I am on unknown territory. I recently had an office issue. I don’t want to really get into the details about it but it made me re-think a lot of things. 


Because of the recent issue, I have become more open to looking into different opportunities. What it also taught me was people will surprise you in more ways than one. 

You want to always believe the best about people but sometimes you just have to face the facts that some people are all about themselves. Now they may not mean to hurt you or be disrespectful. I just believe that some people are so focused on themselves that they don’t think about anyone else. 


It’s all about their goals and dreams. But as Maya Angelou said, “When someone shows who they really are the first time, believe them”. 


I now believe some people. 

Photo by Tamara Bellis on Unsplash

But I know one thing that is always with me and that is my faith. I have been praying for direction for this situation and my future. It is so hard staying in a situation that you know is not good for you and wait on the Lord. But I want God’s best and to me I know it is worth the wait. I just need the strength to still be gracious, professional, and elegant while I wait. So Father help me. 


I think that we all have had life experiences that have forced us to become confused and lost. One thing I am grateful for is that my home life is well and that helps me to stay in the game.

I hope you all have a wonderful Monday and remember to keep things in perspective. The Lord is working always. ~