Why Ive been away

I know I know, I said I was going to post more content. Covid hit, I got seriously busy, neglected a few things. However, I had some time to refocus some more of that energy on myself. 

Ive been having some issues with my vision the past few years. This past week, I had to do something about it. Have a look at My Strabimus Journey, it will explain it.

It has been a while...

Hey folks, it has been a while since I've posted anything. To be quite honest, I didn't even know what to post. I know know that 2020 has been a whirlwind of activity for everyone, and I'm being kind. Heck, folks are STRESSED!!! Hatred, Illnesses, pandemics, masks/no masks, fights, name-calling, school/no school, the isms, politics, where the heck do you turn to? What do you do? Where can you go? How do you relieve the stress/anxiety? What do I do?

I found myself asking those questions, and not knowing the answers. The first few days of the shutdown, I was taken aback. First, my vehicle broke down, and I was laid off from a couple of places I worked at. OK, not completely bad. As I sat back and wondered what to do with additional hours in my day, I got grounded. I started a garden...again. This time, its different. I'm actually home more, so I can see it in the daytime. Working 8 to faint, you hardly know what your home looks like in the daytime. It was something about me literally getting my hands dirty that chilled me out. I love seeing the "fruits" of labor. No, its not the prettiest garden, but its not dead either. Again, something about feeling soil between your fingers and toes grounds you (kind of the feeling I get when I go to the beach to chill).

I could go on, like ridding the house of clutter, identifying and repairing stuff at home (since we are at home, make it an oasis, right), spending more time with my businesses, etc. 

So, what are you doing different since the pandemic? Are you adjusting to the "new normal?"  Share with us!!

And don't forget to swing by www.staceystarrlong.com and make a purchase. Hey, I still gotta eat 😉

April 30 Day Positivity/Motivational Challenge

It isn't a fitness, or eating challenge. The Challenge for this month is to Spread Positivity. We know that there is plethora of negativity in our lives, from media, music, and even in our homes. I'm Challenging you to change that in 30 days. So here it is:

For 30 days:

Wake up and give thanks for Waking Up.

Drink a large glass of water.

Turn on something Motivational as you prepare for the day, and keep something Motivational on throughout the day.

Identify some of the negativity around you an avoid at all costs.

Smile, even if it's a "bad day".

If it isn't Positive/Motivational, don't speak it.

Share a Positive/Motivational post, whether you create it, or its from someone else. Dont be a part of negativity going viral.

Tag and Share with at least 3 others. Share the hashtags #keepitpositive #keepitmotivating #motivate

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We don't change unless We Change.

Surprising my Son

So, I made a "surprise" visit to my Son.  Its all on video, check it out, click the link

SURPRISE

Fathers Day

My Father taught me how to shave (before disposable razors), polish shoes, tie a tie, wash cars, ride a bike (and hit a tree) drive on Lincoln Drive (you better not hit anything), smoke a cigar and cuss...lol. Skills that maybe a lot of girls don't know, and some boys too, but I have them, just in case...

My father is somewhat traditional, so Im sure he didnt realize he was teaching me skills I could later pass on to my Son and Daughter. I was just a little girl, watching my Dad get ready for work. My Mom was home with us, while he worked. It was my version of Family dynamics, that doesnt really apply today. We played outside, and I was just too excited to see my Father when he came home from work. I have to say though, the cussing and cigar part, he didnt actively seek to "teach" me that, I just thought my Pop was cool..

My Father taught me to take no S@#%. Now, traits that would be subscribed to a Man, I picked up...however, instead of  me being a take charge leader, Im called Bossy, B@#$%. Oh well, Ill take it, especially if it helps me achieve my goals. I know Im a pain in his behind sometimes, but hey, he did this...lol

Fathers, you matter to your children, they watch you and how you move through the World. As I said above, my Father didnt actively sit me down and teach me, but he interacted with his daughter. So good or bad Fathers, think about how you are moving, and the impact it will have on your children.

Yes, there are plenty of single Mothers heading household (I am one myself, both children are productive adults with college degrees), but I had my Mothers Day. Im willing to step back an allow Daddys to have their day.

So to the daddies, be sure to teach your daughters to shave, tie a tie, shine shoes....and well, I dont know about the cigar and cussing though

Happy Fathers Day Pop, from your Pain the the Ass Daughter.

Share your memories of you and your Father, good and bad...no judgement.

International Women's Day

Wishing Every Woman a Happy International Women's Day. It isn't lost on me the sacrifice that many Women have made to help the many generations coming. We still have a long way to go.

International Women's Day

Age Discrimination

I have heard this far too often.

Age Discrimination