December 28, 2021 I want to talk about being still and enjoying each moment today. Anyone who knows me knows that I am anything but able to stay still, at least not for extended periods :). I decided to change where I sit to start my day off in the last couple of days. OurContinue reading “Being Still”
Author Archives: Samella McClary-Brown
A Turnaround
September 8, 2021 This is the first of several posts that will be about my mother. Hello there, today I want to talk about challenging and complicated relationships. One of the most complex relationships I ever had was the relationship I had with my mother. Unfortunately, our relationship was rocky at best and very tumultuousContinue reading “A Turnaround”
The story behind the Paris image
September 1, 2021 So by this now, I guess you may be wondering why I have a picture of Paris, France, at the top of the blog? It is simple, at the age of 16, I fell in love with the city after watching the movie Gigi. It is my most favorite movie in theContinue reading “The story behind the Paris image”
When You Have a Challenging Day
This post is not what I intended to be the next post; however, this is what came to me after a recent fall. Do you sometimes feel as though discouragement is just about everywhere? I mean, you have a goal in mind, i.e., to lose weight, get your finances under control, be healthy, etc. YouContinue reading “When You Have a Challenging Day”
Vision
April 5, 2021; 4:26 pm My random thoughts for today for this new month are what your vision is? I was reminded this morning of the idea God has given me. The dream is not completed, but I am working towards it each day, and I have become a little closer to fulfilling the vision.Continue reading “Vision”
Taking Time for Yourself
March 22, 2021 I don’t know about you, but our household is very active, constantly something going on. There are lots of great moments and despite the necessity to be in the same house together, so much due to the pandemic, we have great opportunities to watch movies, eat together, play games, etc. ThenContinue reading “Taking Time for Yourself”
Motivation for the Week
March 22, 2021 As this new week begins and we draw closer to April ending, take some time to think. Dream a little How are you feeling about your year so far? How is the month of April treating you? Is there something new that you want to do? What would it take to startContinue reading “Motivation for the Week”
Keeping a Positive Outlook
The weather here in Chicago was pretty bad the past few weeks, with snow coming down regularly. Because the accumulation was so consistent, when leaving the house, day-to-day was hit or miss whether we would be able to get out of the parking lot situated at the back of our townhouse. This situation was moreContinue reading “Keeping a Positive Outlook”
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