Tag Archives: life lessons

The Gift of Staring at Your Shoes

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Verla Wallace

Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist Cormac McCarthy once said that insights about life spring from the subconscious and require a lot of staring at your shoes. I don’t think he literally meant we must stare stupidly at our shoes, waiting for … Continue reading →

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A Suggestion For Your Reading List

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Verla Wallace

Time out for a personal note: I’m excited to announce the publication of my new book, available now on Amazon. It’s the story of a 40-day unconventional road trip taken 25 years ago. Call it a mid-life re-evaluation, a mid-life … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected Lesson of Irma

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Verla Wallace

No one has on their bucket list: “To Go Through a Hurricane.” Even an adventurous teenager who has bungee-jumped off a bridge, dived from an airplane, and mastered Escape Rooms, ever says, “Aww, gee, Ma, why can’t we do a … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Feature in My Home

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Verla Wallace

I had lunch today with a good friend who shared her disappointment about losing a house she and her husband tried to buy. The home–priced right, in a good neighborhood–ended up in a bidding war, with multiple buyers offering crazy … Continue reading →

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