Today, I’m hanging out with my friend, Sonya and her granddaughter, Melissa. Melissa is one of my Religious School students and her Grandmother is a mentor of mine. A mentor is someone who models for you the kind of woman you want to be. Sonja is a smart, well traveled lady who I respect very…
This is another oldie, but oh, so good! When you control your life NO ONE PERSON can take that from you. Self respect is key to others respecting you. I know I’ve pissed people off because I refuse to “hand my head to them on a platter.” I have self respect. It took me awhile…
Have you ever heard the song, “Twist and Shout?” I bet you have. You just don’t know it. Well, today, on Sketchy Scribe, we are coming to you, direct from Jerusalem (virtually – of course) to make you smile and give you something fun to think about. We are also sharing a few golden oldie…
One of my student’s mothers died several years ago. My student, Carissa, shared this song with me today. This was one of her mother’s favorite song. It’s a golden oldie called Angel Baby. I liked the part where it goes ” Whoo!” Kinda like an owl ‘s hooting. You are both my Angel Babies. And…
I have lots of adventures planned for us that have yet to be realized. I thought Bea would love the ballet. Here is the Dance of the Sugar Plum fairie from The Nutcracker. I always wanted to take you to the ballet, Bea. And I remember how you wanted me to help you both with…
Welcome to the Sisterly Six O’Clock News. I’m Prudence Scattergoode and I’m here to get you up to speed on all the good news of the sisterhood. Looks like my move to a house is going to be sooner than I thought. My lease is up soon, so I’m already looking for some new digs….
Bea, your birthday month is here! I know this birthday is a major milestone for you. I’m so excited! I have lots of special posts planned for this month: I will be writing a special birthday story just for you. I think I’ll “kidnap” you both someplace that I know YOU very much want to…
I know it’s uber hard to stay positive when life keeps throwing lemons at you. But you can do this. I’m sitting here just finishing my dinner of homemade pizza ( just like we used to make) and deciding what strength and courage I can send you tonight. You are constantly in my thoughts as…
Today, I heard some information about you. This information makes me even more aware of how sucky this situation has become for you. I realize if we saw each other out and about, you would not be able to come up to me or hug me. And I want you to know — I understand….