Author Archives: Amanda Herring, Writer

Tough Love Is Coming

A motivational quote across a picture of ocean waves is nice, but sometimes we need a kick in the butt. Are you opposed to a little tough love? Are you offended? Are they “in your business” more than your comfort level allows? “He’s done quit preachin’ and gone to meddlin’.” That’s a Southern-ism for whenContinue reading “Tough Love Is Coming”

Things I Learned Today / Sunday, June 27, 2021

Things I learned today… How you do one thing is how you do everything. Usually half-assed? Cuts corners? Procrastinator? Or usually considers everything? Stays focused? Takes pride in your work? Think about that. Someone has to clean the kitchen up everyday. My blog now has a website. Hopefully, I can get the web address mappedContinue reading “Things I Learned Today / Sunday, June 27, 2021”

Things I Learned Today / Saturday, June 26, 2021

Things I learned today… Instagram: Since you follow Brittney Spears, you might like Miley Cyrus. Me: First of all… I don’t care if you’re straight or gay, black or white, Liberal or Conservative, whatever…just please don’t say “supposably”. There is a difference between being informed and being persuaded. Read that again. I found wedding cakeContinue reading “Things I Learned Today / Saturday, June 26, 2021”

Gershwin & Peace

He spruced up the kitchen, so it would be ready for me and made my coffee. Now George Gershwin plays. Sausage is sizzling, and it smells so good. Homemade biscuits are in the works. It’s peaceful and glorious. “Somewhere In Time” (Performed on the Piano by Jim Bajor) is one my favorite albums ever inContinue reading “Gershwin & Peace”

Things I Learned Today / Friday, June 25, 2021

Things I learned today…(afternoon edition) I truly believe that when you get excited about a new goal, take the slightest step forward toward it, and make the first bit of effort, the “dark” part of the universe will get a whiff of it all. It will circle and begin to poke you with little jabs.Continue reading “Things I Learned Today / Friday, June 25, 2021”