I love reading autobiographies of other women. That is why I was so excited to read Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go By Lucille O’Neal (Shaquille O’Neal’s mother.) It is so wonderful to read about others and the trials in their life. There were many things in Lucille’s book that made me think “Yep! I’ve been there!” or “I’ve felt that way too.” It just reminds me that in life we are not alone. Lucille went through many things in her life such as her parents ‘divorce when she was a young child, her youth filled with embarrassment because of her height, being a single teenage mom, a military wife, alcoholic, and divorcee . She made it through every trial that was thrown at her and faced it head on. Lucille knew what she wanted out of life for herself and for her children and she made sure they got it. She talks about the courage it took for her to go through a life full of depression, to a life full of God. In the beginning of the book Lucille says that she could not have told this … [Read more...]
Archives for April 6, 2010
To Do Tuesday! Guest Blog- Spring Planters!
Welcome Spring With This Quick and Easy DIY Grass Planter Get your “green on” and give a warm springtime hug to yourself or to someone special with this fun eco-friendly planter. Supplies Decorative Container Garden or Potting Soil *Pebbles – Only necessary if your container does not have drainage holes. Rye Grass Seeds – Rye grass is very inexpensive, and is readily available at Walmart, Kmart, Lowes, Home Depot and similar stores. You can substitute any type of grass, or if you’re feeling kinda swanky, try using wheat kernels. Water Directions Fill and level your container with soil, leaving just about 1 to 2 inches of space at the top. If your container doesn’t have drainage holes, this is where you’ll want to put in a 1 inch layer of pebbles; then top with soil. Next, sprinkle a solid layer (don’t be stingy) of grass seeds over soil. Cover seeds with ¼ inch of soil. Then water till moist; but not soggy. To keep your soil and seeds from drying … [Read more...]