I do declare today’s word is WAITING. I aim to keep these blogs short, but like the long five years of waiting, this story deserves some extra words. Our dear daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Troy, have been in an open-adoption pool for almost five years. About three weeks ago,…
I do declare today’s word is MOMENTOUS. NOW this time I really mean it … why, I never! I am a grandmother! This is one doozy of a story. Please stay tuned for more juicy and miraculous details. Needless to say, I’m overflowing with exalted joy! May special times be MOMENTOUS.…
I do declare today’s word is MEMORIES. My recollection of the rainy night I became a Queen brings a mix of memories. Most of them fond. On that infamous night in September of 2004, while getting ready for the coronation that had already begun a few blocks away, I got…
I do declare today’s word is ROOTS Recently, I visited Nashville, Tennessee, my southern ROOTS, where I was born and bred. I got to reminisce with family and friends from my past. I kept thinking of Minnie Pearl’s famous saying, “I’m just so proud to be here”! However, being back…
I do declare today’s word is NATURE. For the past few weeks, I’ve had a bird’s eye view, and front row seat, to a robin’s nest, right outside our front window. Three hatchlings, nestlings, fledglings. The many comings and goings have been remarkable. One day a crow flew into the…
I do declare the word today is SCAR. They don’t call me Scar-lett for nothing. After five years of witnessing heartbreaking encounters, with way too many doctors, I had the honor and privilege to donate my right kidney to our dear daughter, my precious princess, Dawn Ora. That was back in 1995. The best…
I do declare, today’s word is FASHIONED. With technology way over my head, the newest singers and movie stars that I have never heard of, and the extremely fast pace of life, I’ve been thrown for a loop. I have decided in my own, slow, somewhat sluggish way to be…
I do declare today’s word is IMPACT. Recently, in the NOT fake news, there is a cultural and historical IMPACT on rap music. Kendrick Lamar won the first Pulitzer Prize as a rap artist, for his album, DAMN. Now frankly, as Queen Scarlett, I do give a damn! Granted, no…
I do declare today’s word is MUSIC. I just love music of (almost) every genre. Recently, I attended a hootenanny, and oh how the harmonious sounds filled my very soul. It took me back to my southern roots. I was twirling, whirling, dancing to the jig! The addition of the…
I do declare today’s word is CLARITY. When the vision we wish to create and look forward to manifesting does not go to plan, the clarity that is available can be a step toward understanding and awareness. So with each valuable lesson, we can move in tune with what brings…
