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 The Saga of Mr. Hottie – Part Two
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
Inspiration Station: Meet Georgia Walker
Every month on Truly Madly Sassy, I like to feature someone who has been an inspiration to me and today, I want to introduce you to a woman who is near and dear to my heart. In 2012, after struggling to get healthy, I hired her to be my personal trainer. It was the first time I'd ever done anything ... Read More about Inspiration Station: Meet Georgia Walker
What’s On Your Bucket List?
A bucket list is a list of things that you want to see or do before you die. And if you haven't seen the movie with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in it, you should totally watch it! It's about two men who meet in a hospital after both of them have been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. ... Read More about What’s On Your Bucket List?
Childhood Trauma: The Shame Associated With Speaking Your Truth
Everybody has a story. Some of those stories might even be referred to as skeletons in the closet. But just because you have a story doesn’t mean you have something to hide. Granted, there are those who do have things to hide—like really bad things—and they hide them for a reason. But that’s not ... Read More about Childhood Trauma: The Shame Associated With Speaking Your Truth
Life Lessons: When The Struggle Gets Real
May 30, 2017. It’s significant (and it isn’t), because on that day, one year ago, I arrived at St. James Plantation after being on the road for two days with my best friend, a mutual friend, and my dog. It was the beginning of learning some of life's lessons. Like really big ones. Most of you who ... Read More about Life Lessons: When The Struggle Gets Real