Christmas Day Letter: Dear Tender Heart
On Sundays over at Modern Creative Life, we rotate our columns – Sunday Sanctuary from me,...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Dec 25, 2016 | find Me, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle
On Sundays over at Modern Creative Life, we rotate our columns – Sunday Sanctuary from me,...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Jan 28, 2016 | Life Lessons, on Writing, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle, Weekly Round-Up
I am a planner. I see spreadsheets and calendars as my saving grace. Neat little bits of data into...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Jan 19, 2016 | Gypsy Soul, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle
My first visit to Washington DC occurred in 1985. I was on the cusp of womanhood, though at...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Jan 12, 2016 | Life Lessons, on Writing, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle
Winter has finally arrived in Ohio. Snow fell fast and furiously Sunday morning, leaving swaths of...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Nov 1, 2015 | Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle, Weekly Round-Up
I am so glad to settling into a full week at home. Either I am getting old or set in my ways when...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Oct 4, 2015 | on Writing, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle, Weekly Round-Up
Late on Friday afternoon, I donned evening make-up:heavier than usual base, smoky eyes, heavy...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Sep 13, 2015 | Loving My Life, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle, Weekly Round-Up
On Saturday morning, I reached for the sweatpants instead of my comfy knit shorts for my lounging...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Sep 3, 2015 | Life Lessons, on Writing, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle
The sunflower field came into bloom this week. A mere six days ago, the field was nothing but...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Aug 27, 2015 | Loving My Life, on Writing, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle
I have a deep fondness for beautiful lingerie. From the time I was a little girl, I found pleasure...
Read MorePosted by Debra | Jan 5, 2012 | Loving My Life, Stories from a Tarnished Southern Belle
Over the last few weeks, I have been walking you through the process of choosing three words to...
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