Hurricane Florence is my first coastal hurricane. Not the first experience with one, as I lived in Jackson, Mississippi when Katrina hit; but coastal hurricanes are way different. In Jackson, we were three hours from the coast and while we definitely experienced the force of it, it wasn't anything ... Read More about Hurricane Florence: Evacuations & Going Home
Hurricane Florence: Evacuations & Going Home
Following The Flutter
You know that flutter thing? That butterfly feeling in your stomach. Or the excitement that you feel when you realize you're following your dream. Or how about that knowing part of you deep inside that says you made the right choice? Flutter. That's flutter. I've experienced lots of flutters over ... Read More about Following The Flutter
Inspirational Woman: Animal Rescue Extraordinaire Lena Wright
My first memories are of animals. Burying my face in the warm fur of our dog while we rolled in the grass; a small kitten hissing at me from beneath a bed, dust motes stuck to its whiskers; sitting in the kitchen floor, practicing counting with piles of kibble that I'd liberated from the dog's bowl ... Read More about Inspirational Woman: Animal Rescue Extraordinaire Lena Wright
A Love Letter To An Old Flame: Dear Mr. Hottie – Part Three
I’ve told you this blissful, sordid story about Mr. Hottie for a reason. And the reason is because I know there are other women out there just like me who think they will never feel anything else for anybody except the person who has their heart. If that woman is you, I’m here to tell you that ... Read More about A Love Letter To An Old Flame: Dear Mr. Hottie – Part Three
Unexpected Relationships: The Saga of Mr. Hottie – Part Two
The next day, I was declared divorced after years of being separated from my former husband. After the hearing, I started making my way to Nashville, Erik's hometown. I'd already planned to backtrack to Oak Ridge after the service because I was heading here to Oak Island after the funeral to clear ... Read More about Unexpected Relationships: The Saga of Mr. Hottie – Part Two
Why Every Woman Needs A Mr. Hottie – Part One
Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. Hottie. And while I've often referred to The Man Who Had My Heart on the blog, I've rarely mentioned the one who was affectionately known as Mr. H. I first became aware of him in 2014 when I returned to my management position after taking medical leave ... Read More about Why Every Woman Needs A Mr. Hottie – Part One
Something Old, Something New
Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. Hottie... As my friend Melissa would say, very much tongue in cheek, that's how every fairytale starts. And you know that old adage about something old, something new? Well, next week on Truly Madly Sassy, I'll be doing something a little different by ... Read More about Something Old, Something New
Surrendering To Indecision By Clearing Your Own Path
Surrendering to indecision is one of my biggest obstacles, and admittedly, I stumble over it often. Life is kinda like playing a game of chess, really: always trying to decide which move to make when. And I'm the world's worst, actually, when it comes to making decisions. Most of the time, I make ... Read More about Surrendering To Indecision By Clearing Your Own Path
Inspirational Woman of the Month: In Memory of Kaye Warren
Each month on Truly Madly Sassy, I like to feature someone who has been an inspiration to me and this month's post is a sad one at best. Kaye Warren, an old friend from Mississippi, was supposed to be writing this in her own words, but as you'll soon see, God had other plans for her. I met Kaye ... Read More about Inspirational Woman of the Month: In Memory of Kaye Warren
Blogger Recognition Award
Recognition. As writers, we all hope for that, don't we? I mean, there's recognition, and then there's recognition. And nothing is truly better than being nominated by a fellow blogger for an award. With that being said, I'd like to thank Ben Leander of My Casual Trainwreck Life for extending the ... Read More about Blogger Recognition Award
11 Qualities That Make You A More Powerful Woman
What does it mean to be a powerful woman? I’m not talking about those top-level executives in some high-rise building. I mean, they’re powerful, no doubt, and they made their way to the top, so there’s some validity there about determination. But what I'm really talking about is what makes us feel ... Read More about 11 Qualities That Make You A More Powerful Woman
Island Life NC: The Kindred Spirit Mailbox
For decades, thousands of visitors have made the pilgrimage to the Kindred Spirit mailbox on uninhabited Bird Island. All kinds of people, young and old, joyous and in pain have written down their innermost thoughts and feelings in the mailbox’s journals. It is estimated that over 100,000 people ... Read More about Island Life NC: The Kindred Spirit Mailbox