The Sassy Steel Magnolia
  • life
  • January25th

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    Lately – in the past few months, lately – I’ve become more increasingly aware of life’s glimpses of perfection. Those moments when all is right in the world. You’re not just content, you’re happy beyond words. You realize for a brief snap shot of time that you’re there – you’re in the moment – and life at that instant is indeed ….. perfect. It almost catches you off guard at how overwhelmingly the feeling takes over and just as quickly as it arose, something snaps your attention away and it’s gone. It’s gone but you know what you just witnessed, what you just felt with every bone and blood cell of your being. It’s indescribable but it’s absolutely wonderful. Like the feeling you get driving down the road with the windows down, the trees waving hello and good bye, the sun shining lightly on your face, and this song flowing through your speakers. It’s magical.

    Tiny Dancer by Elton John

    If you’ve caught a glimpse of those times when perfect steps in, you, my friend, are one of the fortunate. But that’s just my opinion on the matter.

    l&m, jB

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  • October26th

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    Don’t you think?

    I’m working on a guest post at the moment. Of all songs that come to mind for a soundtrack to writing my guest post, it had to be this one. It somewhat ties in to what I’m writing for the post …. in a round about sort of way I suppose. But I guess that would be the ironic part, huh?

    Alanis Morissette – Ironic

     Life has a funny funny way…..

    You’ll have to wait and see what I’m talking about when my guest post comes out. (of course I’ll let you know when!) Until then, it’s back to the writing desk for this girl.  Hope you’re having a great one, kids!

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  • October17th

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    I want Sollozzo. If not, it’s all-out war:

    We go to the mattresses.

     -Sonny Corleone

    This week, take a minute to think about something you want. Something you really, really want. Then replace Sollozo with whatever it is you came up with and embrace a Godfather frame of mind.

    It doesn’t matter if it’s a dress you’ve had your eye on that might be a bit out of your price range, a change in careers, the urge to start a family, or a dream to come true (such as becoming a published author) that someone told you was incredibly difficult and urged you to consider another option. If you want something bad enough, there’s going to come a point when you may have to fight for it.

    Be it a mental fight at best; it is a fight non the less.

    And sometimes you just gotta go to the mattresses.

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    When you need a little more than a smile or a cup of tea to get your week in motion, the Sassy Starter will be here every Monday to get your wheels turnin’ in a classy – sassy – fabulous sort of way.

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  • October13th

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    Once upon a time there was a young girl who opened a book. She was reading the book as part of her summer reading assignments from her advanced english class in the upcoming school year. At first it seemed as another ol’ book. One of the classics they told her at the book store. A book for all the ages.

    This book will change your life, young lady.

    The man behind the counter told her as she started to walk off.

    What’s so different about this book?

    The girl wondered to herself.

    It’s almost 300 pages. It’s going to take me forever to get through this thing and I have 3 other books to read this summer.

    Alas, she made her way through the mall with her sack of books wondering which to start first. The young girl ended up leaving that one particular book for the last read of the summer. When she began reading it, she had 3 weeks to push through its pages before school was in session.

    The young girl read the entire book in 3 days.

    She couldn’t explain it. She had never been so encompassed by a story. She had never felt such a strong, bonding connection with a character. (At the time she didn’t even realize just how similar the two actually were.) She had never felt such deep admiration and respect of talent for any other author before.

    She was speechless when she put the book down after that first time reading it. A complete loss of words. The title staring up at her.  Her mind racing. And there she was. And there it started.

    The young girl is still working on her ever after but for now she’s quite content with the happily part.

    *Just in case any of you were wondering: A. what my favorite book is. B. who my favorite author is. C. what literary character I connect with the most. …. or D. what sparked my passion to become a writer and one day published author.

    In the past 12 years since being introduced to Pride & Prejudice, I have read the book no less than 30 times. Every time I fall more in love with the story, the characters, the art and technique of writing. The man in the book store that day was right. The book did change the young girl’s life.

    Do you have a book that changed your life?

  • October5th

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    And breathe. Just breathe. 

    Anna Nalick – Breathe (2 a.m.)

    … and I feel like I’m naked in front of a crowd, cause these words are my diary screaming out loud. …

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    The Music Snack comes out every Wednesday to put a little rhythm in your week. Requests are always welcome, so don’t be shy!