The Sassy Steel Magnolia
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  • January25th

    Good things happen on Tuesdays.

    Posted in: fAith, inspiration, life

    Did you know that? Good things happen on Tuesdays. Because they do. They really, really do.

    The Good things happen on Tuesdays phenomenon, which is quickly catching on, was first started by none other than my fabulous Sista Sista, Jessica. Crazy, right?! Yes. She started a phenomenon and she didn’t even know it.

    I can’t quite remember when she first started telling me Good things happen on Tuesdays – it must have been at least a year ago – but I soon caught myself repeating it to everyone in person [and online!]. When they would look at me quizzically, I would reply…”well, that’s what my Sister says.“

    And then I started to believe. Why not? Tuesdays hadn’t really been all that special before, why not believe that good things are destined to happen on this previously not so special day. Of course good things are happening every day, but there’s something – encouraging – about thinking Good things happen on Tuesdays. I’ve noticed that not all of my Good Things have been obvious Good Things. Some have been a bit understated, but looking back I see those understated situations were Good Things in disguise.

    Then it started to happen. People started saying it back to me. People who don’t even know my Sister were quoting her and adding this extra touch of Good Things to their Tuesdays. [ no joke - "well, Jennie's sister Jessica says Good things happen on Tuesdays, so here we go!" - is a legit quote, repeated to me last Tuesday afternoon. ] Thus the ripple effect has begun and as my Sister’s Good things happen on Tuesdays travels across country, I hope it sparks many a wonderful {Good Things} to happen to each and every one of you.

    I am now an official believer and will forever hold it to be true that: Good things [really do] happen on Tuesdays. I don’t care what anybody has to say about that, I’m stickin to it. And I have my fabulous Sista Sista to thank!

    Wicked crazy. I love it. And guess what …. it’s Tuesday ;)

    ♥♥

    photo credit: we♥it

  • November24th

    music snack : dancing in the moonlight

    Posted in: Dancin, firework, Music Snack, this thing called Fate

    Just a few things I’m Thankful for today …

    • The beautiful full moon that’s out this week.
    • Being in Mississippi, surrounded by some of my favorite people for my dear friends’ wedding.
    • Laughing at wonderful stories floating around in the spirit of Thanksgiving & Wedding celebrations.
    • How many great memories this song brings back.
    • And of course, dancing in the moonlight.

    Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight

    (if you have trouble viewing this video, please click here)

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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!

  • September24th

    Mah-velous Magnolia : Soul Sister

    Posted in: LOVE, Mah-velous Magnolia, this thing called Fate

    Tomorrow evening my Soul Sister, the Charlotte to my Carrie, is getting married to the love of her life.  This week’s Mah-velous Magnolia badge goes out to Sarah M. Alvarez.

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    Sarah and I met at a party right after the end of our Junior year of high school and were near inseparable after that.  Through ups and downs, ins and outs, fall outs and fall ins, we’ve spent the last 9 years as many friends have. We’ve drifted in and out of each others lives, going to separate colleges and moving to separate cities after graduation but one thing has always remained constant. That one thing being that no matter what has happened or what is happening, the one thing you can hold onto that never changes – we both just understand.

    It doesn’t matter what reason I’ve called or emailed, I know she’ll understand. She just gets it. And that’s rare to find these days. Never trying to change one another and taking life one situation at a time – whether it be filled with tears or laughter – is how we have seemed to keep our Soul Sisterly bond in tact over these past 9 years.

    Did I mention we sing to you on special occasions? But only the Grease Mega Mix.

    Near polar opposites, it makes me laugh as I look at all the ways we differ. The hopeless romantic never gave up on this once bitterly cynical sarcastic and eventually rubbed off on her a little. Now whether or not the high fashion princess part will do the same is up in the air — well, maybe the princess part is already there but I’m not too sure about the high fashion, I do love my layered, lounging habits. ;)  But maybe that’s why it works. We balance each other out in some crazy, off the wall kind of way.

    And so tomorrow as Sarah marries her Prince Charming – her Harry, if you will – I wouldn’t be surprised if this Sassy Steel Magnolia finds herself coming to tears.  This Carrie’s Charlotte is beginning a whole new Fairy Tale, one that she never gave up on, one that should inspire us all.

    Congratulations to my wonderful Soul Sister, Sarah, and her Knight in Shining Armour, Kevin.

    Cheers!

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    The Mah-velous Magnolia badge will be awarded each Friday to a selected lady {or a few..or fellas..we’ll see!} who has had an impact on my week.  Who knows — maybe you’ll be up next!

  • August6th

    Mah-velous Magnolia – Writing Yoda

    Posted in: inspiration, Mah-velous Magnolia, this thing called Fate

    I’ve been waiting for just the right moment to send out the Mah-velous Magnolia badge to this very special person – my dear friend, my Writing Yoda and someone who knows what it’s like to having dancing monkeys in your head – the talented and inspiring, Angie Mizzell.

    I met with Angie this past Saturday morning at my favorite coffee shop on Sullivan’s Island for a little coffee chatter. I always look forward to meeting up with her because good things always come out of our meetings. I was exceptionally interested in hearing how her book is progressing. It’s always fascinating getting together with fellow writers and learning their inspirations, techniques for writing, working through questions and situations which may seem trivial to others but are key to us in the writing world. The whole situation in itself in entirely refreshing, reassuring and encouraging.

    I walked away from the coffee shop with a great many images of future unfolded. I won’t give away too many of those images just yet, but I will say – the prevailing image so vividly clear is one day soon, I will look over at my night stand where my most cherished books are displayed and see her Memoirs (ahem — signed, of course!) sitting next to my own Novels and laugh a little as I think back….and remember when.

    Go visit Angie over at her site, say hello and make sure to subscribe. Inspiration is waiting right around the corner.

    AngieMizell.com…stories about life, love and leaps of faith

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    Take a look back at the always changing journey of Angie and I through blog posts:

    The first time I really believed I was a writer: Living on Dreams & Spaghettios
    I’d never been a guest blogger before:     Oh Angie!
    The documented first time we met in real life:     aspiring author’s candy shop
    When the tables were turned and she guest posted for me:     The Road to Home
    Angie’s  perfect choice for Mid-Week Music Snack:     strength, courage and wisdom
    I received my first blog award!     sunshine award :)
    The result from our first coffee chatter:     My Big Opera Moment
    And a little     Celebration for a job well done.

    It’s been quite the journey indeed and it’s only just beginning. Ellen, keep an eye out .. we’ll be knocking on your door soon!

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    The Mah-velous Magnolia badge will be awarded each Friday to a selected lady {or a few..or fellas..we’ll see!} who has had an impact on my week.  Who knows — maybe you’ll be up next!

  • August4th

    music snack : dog days

    Posted in: fAith, freedom., Music Snack

    The movie trailer for Eat, Pray, Love has one of those stick with you kinds of songs playing in the background. Because I have finally (after nearly 3 years) picked up the book and started reading it again, and the song is rather catchy and because it does somewhat tie into yesterday’s post, I thought it quite ideal for it to be this week’s music snack.

    And so after a few tries at Google I found the title and artist of the illusive yet alluring movie trailer song. And so I give you:

    Florence + the Machine :: Dog Days Are Over

    *if you have trouble viewing this video, please click here

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    So have you picked up on this whole, swirling, sprawling picture I’m painting? If so, you may have already guessed it – I did indeed just set you up for a few more posts down the line as future events unfold. *The wheels are always turnin’ here at The Sassy Steel Magnolia. The wheels are always turnin’. ;)

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