* The Jezebel Diaries * a collection of stories, thoughts & insights from a really imperfect woman

Introduction

Hello and welcome. Thank you for joining me on this, my new path. I hope you find something you like, something that makes you smile, something that makes you think, something that makes you look at yourself, someone else or your world, differently. If you walk with me one day or the whole way, your time is important and I’m glad you’re here. My goal is to share some fairly interesting life experiences, a couple of outside-of-the-box viewpoints and a faith that saves me every single day. I’m not your run of the mill southern bell.. oh no, no, no. This my friends, is the Journey of a Jezebel.

I used “Jezebel Diaries” for a couple of reasons. 1. Marketing. An attention grabber. Everyone’s interest is peaked at the thought of a good Jezebel story. There’s got to be some seriously juicy gossip involved. 2. Many, many of us feel deeply ashamed for the simple sin of being too human. We’re branded by those with a more outwardly presentable life. Somehow, we’ve become the subject of calculated conversation, giving our harder, somewhat cold & boring counterparts, a reason to feel superior and interesting.. if only for a moment. We’re the Jezebels who don’t belong in polite society. And I’m waving at all of you with my soul.

let me introduce myself 
the tale I have to tell
will paint for you
with artist’s hue
the story of a jezebel 

I just started publishing my writing 6 months ago, so I’m still finding my way. At least I have an excuse with this site. I’m still finding my way in life and I’ve been at it for way more than 6 months. I’ve decided it’s quite possible that I’m a slow learner. If you walk with me, you may decide the same thing. Although, I don’t actually expect you to find any real resemblances to the biblical Jezebel. Some places call her “strong-willed, driven, courageous, intriguing, politically astute. A pagan killer with a good side”. I’d be lying if I said strong-willed, stubborn or even once or twice, hard-headed, hadn’t been used to describe me. Driven? That depends on the prize.. er.. the goal, as to how driven I may be. For example: cleaning out my 12’ x 14’ pantry requires an entire day with the goal being to make more floor space for me to vacuum. I’ve gotta say, I’m not always driven to do it. Whereas, eight hours of time with my grandkids is worth shopping at Walmart, a trip to Sonic, face painting, a makeover, making cookies and a slumber party. See the driven difference? Courageous? I don’t see it. Intriguing? I’m not that complicated. Politically astute? More than you would ever think but we’re absolutely not going there. Pagan killer with a good side? Me? I kill plants and marriages. And I love Jesus with all heart. So, I guess I’m not much like the historical Jezebel, thank God. But I still empathize with all of the other not real Jezebels out there, who are like me. There’s not a mold for us. I’ll try to give you positive insights and the reassurance that it’s not you. Whatever it is. This is a diary for all of those Jezebels on a journey with no specific destination. I hope you like it. I hope after a long day, you make this your soft place to land.