Family News
Hey Family!
You know it’s about that time again! And baby, this week? Whew! I got some things to tell you. Life been life-ing, folks been acting up, and I got stories that'll have you hollering. So, put your bonnet on, sit back, and let's get into this second issue of Verressa's Family!
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Yes baby, I’m still out here discovering gems like it’s my ministry.
Verressa’s Finds
Book Worth Reading: "The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama. If you’re feeling like the world’s been handing you more lemons than you can juggle, Michelle gon' give you a word and a wink to keep it moving.
🍦 Recipe to Try: "Peach Cobbler for the People" – Ain’t nothing like a warm cobbler with that crispy sugary crust and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Your cousin will ask for the recipe, but tell 'em it's in the family newsletter!
Family Gossip (But You Ain’t Heard It From Me)
So Uncle Marlon came to Sunday dinner with a woman who ain't Miss Sheryl. And before you clutch your pearls, lemme just say... Miss Sheryl showed up too. The whole room froze like someone hit the pause button. But you know Miss Sheryl didn't raise her voice. She just said, "You forgot your toothbrush."
And y'all... he left with her.
Moral of the story? A calm woman with a full purse and a paid-off car always wins.
Now let me tell you what else went down this week—because y'all know the family never disappoints. Cousin Reggie got kicked out the group chat again. Why? He sent a voice note talking about how he was starting a "luxury car rental" business... but used a photo of a U-Haul pickup as the flyer background.
Aunt Tracy been acting brand new since she got that part-time job at Macy's. She called a family meeting on Zoom just to tell us she has a new skincare regimen and that we should stop using bar soap like "the peasants." Baby, I nearly fell out.
And little Marcus? He told his pre-K class his mama (that’s my niece Keisha) works for the FBI. When the teacher called to clarify, Keisha said, "Well technically I do Find Bad Info… on my ex’s Instagram." I mean… she ain't wrong.
Verressa’s Wisdom Moment
You ever try to water dead plants? That’s what it’s like trying to breathe life into folks who don’t want to grow. Stop wasting your sunlight on folks who prefer shade.
Baby, this week, protect your peace like it’s the last pack of tissue in the house during a pandemic.
That’s it for this week.
Alright now, don’t be a stranger. I know life gets busy, but your girl Verressa is always here to sprinkle a lil’ joy, a lil' truth, and a whole lot of love.
Forward this to your favorite cousin, or your neighbor with the nosy tendencies. Let them know if they want in on the tea, they gotta subscribe!
Stay petty. Stay prayed up. And stay ready.
XOXO,
Verressa
(P.S. I’m taking submissions! Got a family tale that’s too good not to tell? Slide into my inbox and let’s make magic.)