I reckon most folks get all fidgety and nervous when they’re done with a job interview, kinda like when you finish the last piece of Grandma’s famous pie at Thanksgiving dinner. But hold your horses, partner! That ain’t where the buck stops. Now, right after that life-changing 45 minutes (or was it an hour?), don’t […]
Late Love Bloomin’ Like Wild Roses
You see, life’s a bit like one of them fancy garden parties down South, ain’t it? Full of unpredictability and surprises lurking behind every hedgerow. Now, let me tell y’all ’bout a tale so heartwarming it might remind ya of grandma’s best sweet tea on a summer evening – that’s the kind of good this […]
Makin’ It Count: A Southern Guide to Making Your Message Mean More
Yessir, it seems like in this day and age of smartphones and social media, we all talk a whole lot. But do we really say somethin’ that sticks? Naw, most times we ain’t thinkin’ hard enough about how our words make folks feel or what they’ll remember days after our speech is done. Well fret […]
A Calm Eye in a Stormy Sea: Navigating Anger with Serenity
I’m all about keeping cool even when life throws curveballs. But let’s dive into something really potent today – dealing with anger. Not just ours, but also dealing with those who are brimming with ire. I’m going to share a few nuggets of wisdom that can help you steer clear of the tempest when you […]
Ain’t No Rest Til You Reset: A Guide to Better Sleep Hygiene
I reckon you must be hankering after some better sleep habits, eh? Fear not, for I’ve got a few tips under my belt that’ll have you catching zzz’s like a well-oiled zebra in no time! Create Thy Sacred Sanctuary Your sleeping space matters more than you think. Turn it into a sanctuary where your body […]
The Ever-Flowing Wisdom Fountain of the Ancient Roman Empire
Let’s embark on a historical sojourn into one of humanity’s most vibrant epochs – the Roman Empire. You might wonder why I would urge you towards tales from days gone by. Well, isn’t it always the case that time-tested wisdom never grows obsolete? And believe me when I say, Rome has its share! A Foundation […]
A Southerner’s Take on Major Cracks in Plato’s Philosophies
Ah, now ain’t that a sight to behold? Sittin’ here, thinkin’ back on my younger days, when idealistic notions were like butterfly nets to me. They fluttered about everywhere I looked! Well, one such elusive creature was this Greek chap named Plato. Oh boy, did he catch my fancy with his grandiose philosophy. But as […]
Calm and Collected: Learning the Art of Talking Like a Nurse
If you’ve ever been in a hospital room, you must have noticed one common denominator amongst all nurses – their calm demeanor. They possess this magical ability to communicate without causing panic or chaos, even in the midst of high-stress situations. In this article, I will be sharing tips and tricks on how you too […]
The Flower that Bloom’d in the Concrete Jungle
Ya’ll remember when your mama used to tell ya ’bout the story of the little flower pushin’ through the cracks of the pavement, don’t ya? Well, this tale here, it’s kinda like that. But instead of a flower, we got us a plucky gal named Mary-Lou. She’s what you might call ‘homely’, if we wanna […]