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Loyalty That Runs Deep

by shaylajay | January 16, 2012 | Article | 2 Comments

It's 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning and I cannot sleep. Sleeping on my stomach is uncomfortable, sleeping on my back is a pregnancy no-no, and I am tired of sleeping on my side. As I tossed the covers back and put on my slippers, I began to think about the New...

Coast One Tours at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Article, Travel | 0 Comments

Before heading to Amelia Island, I conducted extensive research on the rich history of American Beach. A.L. Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire, had purchased several acres of land on American Beach so that blacks could have what he referred to as "rest and...

A Special Monday

by shaylajay | October 1, 2012 | Article | 10 Comments

Singing in my Tony! Toni! Tone! voice, "Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary!" To the wonderful man who shares all my hops and dreams and is the greatest husband and father in this world --- Happy Anniversary! I thank God everyday that He gave...

Friday’s Favorite Finds

by shaylajay | March 2, 2012 | Article | 0 Comments

I have some fabulous finds that I wanted to share. I have always been a fan of Circle E candles, but I haven't been able to find them in Arizona. I guess it's a Southern thing. However, my friend Regina introduced me to VoluSpa candles, which are oh...

Ohhhh Baby!

by shaylajay | December 12, 2011 | Article | 44 Comments

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. My mom knew that every year, we had to put up a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations. I love what the season represents --- the birth of my Savior, Jesus Christ, and being thankful everyday for all that...

Strength + Humility

by shaylajay | January 1, 2023 | Article, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

Today is officially the first day of 2023, and I spent my first waking hours saying goodbye to my Mother-In-Love and Father-In-Love as they left for Louisiana this morning. I hated to see them go, but I know they have to get back home. My family and I got dressed and...

Puppy Love

by shaylajay | September 17, 2011 | Article | 8 Comments

We have a new addition to the family. Welcome Mr. Louis (pronounced "Louie"). Mr. Louis was rescued from the Humane Society. He is a Tibetan Terrier who was apparently wandering around alone when the pound found him. He was later taken to the...

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

by shaylajay | October 31, 2011 | Article | 4 Comments

This will be my only post this week because it is a post that is very dear to my heart. I want my viewers to see this post for the entire week. It is my prayer that this post will encourage women who have not been getting their annual mammograms or those...

The Seventh Year

by shaylajay | January 9, 2018 | Article | 28 Comments

As I write this, I am overwhelmed with joy about everything (the good and the bad) that has happened in my life this past year. While looking at my Christmas decorations, which were taken down New Year's Day, I thought about all that God had done in 2017....

Back In Business

by shaylajay | September 20, 2011 | Article | 3 Comments

Mr. Louis and I are back in business. For the past two weeks, I have been blogging from another computer because my battery literally died in my old computer. I have a new battery and will be blogging from my own computer, which will make life a lot easier....

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