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Hierarchy of Leftover Candy Standards

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 22, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Have a bag of leftover candy from a party? Christmas? Valentine’s Day? Here’s how it always works out… Supreme Candy Preference (Highest Standard) This candy will be eaten first. When you need a pick-me-up, yummy treat, and optimal dopamine boost, it’s your go-to. In this...

AWOL…but with permission.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 21, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’ve been AWOL. I never thought I would go without posting a TILT, but it’s been over a week without one. I was pretty committed and swore I’d never do it. But I had permission…from myself. I think sometimes life surrounds us with a hundred...

Ugggg. Mornings.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 1, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m just not a morning person. When I have to wake up early, I feel scrunchy, and I just want to cuss. I don’t wake up all sing-songy and pleasant. Nope. Wish I did. Instead, I want to be quiet, move slowly…and bite people. And...

Things I Learned Today / Sunday, August 15, 2021

In Things I Learned Today • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 15, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Things I learned today… I started to crochet a blanket last night, and I had forgotten how much I loved it. While I was yarning over and hooking and turning, I realized that a crocheted blanket is one continuous string of yarn that is continuously...

10 Things To Unlearn Now

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 9, 2021 • 1 Comment

Y’all, I have had to unlearn some things. I picked all this up along the way as the gospel, the truth, the way it is, what’s right. I thought it was, and if I had not been open to new concepts or applied my own...

She’s hot. Don’t be ridiculous, and tell her.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 8, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Ok, so this might sting. I only apologize in advance just a little, because I don’t really want to hurt anybody’s feelings, but it needs to be said. Sister, if you can’t recognize, acknowledge, and appreciate that another woman is pretty, you need a little...

I’m not responsible…

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 6, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Hi, I’m Amanda, and not only am I not responsible for making other people happy, I’m also not responsible when someone gets mad. *BOOM* Now don’t get me wrong. If I screw up and do or say something thoughtless and stupid that hurts someone, I...

I’m not responsible! OMG!

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 5, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Hi, I’m Amanda, and I’m not responsible for making other people happy. Oh my gosh, I said it! If you’re a people pleaser, you get it. If you’re busy about entertaining folks, cleaning up so everything is nice, and making 3 different dinners to keep...

Tough Love Is Coming

In Inspiring & Encouraging • by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 27, 2021 • Leave a Comment

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...