Shannon Watson's (shannonland) Blog

It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live by one. When you get to wit's end, you'll find God lives there People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church. Opportunity may knock once, but temptation Bangs on your front door forever. Q...

 Pike County is located in the southeastern section of the state, in the coastal plain or "Wiregrass" area. It encompasses 672 square miles. A teacher's training college, Troy normal School, was established in 1887. Today it exists as the prestigious Troy University. Other towns in the county inc...

Experience live music performances of almost every genre, attend a local theatrical production or take in a touring Broadway show.  Other cultural expressions include museum collections, exhibits on tour, fine art or folk art galleries, ballet, outdoor music festivals.  Everyone loves water and a...

 The trouble with so many of us is that we underestimate the power of simplicity. We have a tendency it seems to over complicate our lives and forget what's important and what's not. We tend to mistake movement for achievement. We tend to focus on activities instead of results. And as the pace of...

GOD KNOWS THE SCOREby Helen Steiner Rice Have you ever been caught in a web you didn't weave,Involved in conditions that are hard to believe?Have you felt you must speak and explain or denyA story that's groundless or a small, whispered lie?Have you ever heard rumors you would like to refuteOr so...

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, And noticed she had only three hairs on her head."Well" she said, " I think I'll braid my hair today." So she did and she had a wonderful day.The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw she had only two hairs on her ...

FOUR THINGS TO AVOID WHEN PURCHASING A HOME There are four major things to avoid doing before applying for a loan and during the loan process itself. Any one of these four things can greatly impact your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan so it is critical to avoid doing any of the following u...

 SEVEN WAYS TO ACUMULATEA DOWNPAYMENT   One of the biggest problems facing potential homebuyers today is coming up with enough money for the down payment and closing costs. The amount you have available can greatly limit or increase your purchasing power. Rather than saving all the money yourself...

Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary...

Discover down home goodness and simply good living in Alabama. Do you want to truly live and enjoy life? Would you like to actually hear yourself think?    Come find out what Southern Hospitality is all about. A place where simplicity and good ole fashion manners go hand in hand. Think wide open ...