I wouldn’t have you
Hey RIG family. Shellie here. The other day I was telling Chrys about a little attitude “hack” I’ve been practicing on myself, and since she liked it as much as I do, I’ve decided to share it with y’all. When I
Finding Your Tribe At Any Age
Relationships are important. Right? Is it just me or do you free like covid affected your relationships? We had those crazy two years where we were afraid to get within six feet of another person and, some of us, got
Secure in God
I was a “shy” kid. I have an older sister who came straight out of the womb with confidence dripping off her shoulders, but not me. We’re all different, aren’t we? God equips us in different ways, and sometimes, it takes a
Chasing Strong
My interest in health and wellness started way back in high school, but for all the wrong reasons. I had one goal
The Struggle is Real—-So is Jesus!
When people are broken it doesn't always show on the outside. They appear to have it all together and everyone thinks they are on top of their game. Often that is not true. Maybe they feel alone. Forgotten. Throwing their hands
Let’s Embrace Life, Even at a Certain Age
My eyes fell on my kayak as I finished my early morning prayers. It was propped against Hank’s dog fence at the side of our yard, covered in dust and clippings from the lawn mower, and no doubt offering refuge
Get the Rock Out of Your Shoe
One morning I had a tiny rock in one of my Ugg boots. I kept shaking my foot so it would move out of the way. That worked for a while, but soon the rock was right back pestering me. No
Reflections on Turning 70
I’m 70! Yes, it’s true. My birthday is March 13th, and I will be, or am, 70 years old, depending on when you’re reading this blog. I can’t turn this milestone without some reflection on living 70 years. I recently read
Are you test ready?
Friday night football, backpacks, new clothes, homework, book reports, mediocre lunches. Does that list sound familiar? If you pretended you were on the game show The Pyramid and answered, “Things associated with school” you would have won the prize. Reading the list may have
More Precious Than A Coin
Hey Rigsters, I told y’all a story recently about turning in the deadlines for my next manuscript. I was in Fairhope when I struck that final key. Remember? Well, today’s story is about another interesting thing that happened on that