Living in the last little house up the long drive had some pleasing perks! Acres and acres of pecan trees producing the best little meaty treat around just waiting to be gathered in sacks and cracked (by hand) and devoured. Not to mention, being invited to come down to the BIG house and fill our … Continue reading The Mansion View
Author: Scarlettroad
Cookies with Santa
When we began the doctoral journey for Rodney in 2012, we left our nice townhouse and moved into a more economical apartment until we were ready to buy a home. During that period of time, we experienced many problems that needed an expert handyman. On one such occasion shortly before Christmas, we welcomed the nicest … Continue reading Cookies with Santa
I Could Never Be Hired as a Spy!
I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the work that goes into a Doctor of Education Degree. My amazing husband has been teaching at Carolina College of Biblical Studies since 2010, and over half of that time he has been working tirelessly on his Ed.D. Degree. I can honestly say this man deserves that … Continue reading I Could Never Be Hired as a Spy!
Spotlighting Ms. Ella
Some days going to the gym takes an extra amount of gumption. Not only from lacking spirit or liveliness but also, early on, totally being out of my comfort zone. Yet, as I begin my workout, I often spy Ms. Ella. “Hi Ms. Ella,” I holler out with great fervor! And to that greeting, without … Continue reading Spotlighting Ms. Ella
This guy rocks my world!
This guy literally rocked my world from the very moment I saw him! And when I say rocked, I don’t mean put me to sleep; He sent me soaring! I was charmed by the smile and the caring demeanor. He effectuated a kindness that I had never witnessed by someone so young. He seemed to … Continue reading This guy rocks my world!
I don’t sweat, I sparkle!
While walking the track at the gym, I noticed the writing on a woman’s t-shirt: “I don’t sweat, I sparkle.” Yes, where better than the gym to sweat, I thought to myself. But it also made me think of my apartment, a place I would rather not perspire, for the most part. For some nonsensical … Continue reading I don’t sweat, I sparkle!
A Grand Entrance
A Blog Post by my Husband! The Church of Jesus Christ has been suffering a character crisis for a number of years. Leaders get sidetracked and many even become morally bankrupt. It is a serious concern knowing how easy it is to stumble. Desiring to avoid such pitfalls, we recall 2 Peter 1:1-11 which specifies … Continue reading A Grand Entrance
A Fragile State of Repair
"...And were at their wits end. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble And he brought them out of their distress...My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!" (Psalm 107:27b-28; 108:1) Hopeless and confused, describes how I was feeling in 2015 … Continue reading A Fragile State of Repair
A Great Marriage
Now that makes sense! After years of trying to have a perfect marriage and realizing I didn't have a perfect mate, not to mention he didn't have a perfect mate either, I . . . gave up, I turned it over to the Lord, I was tired, worn out, nowhere else to go but up! … Continue reading A Great Marriage
It’s a Rude World Out There!
There are so many examples in a given day that characterize rudeness. You know all those irritating things that OTHER people do! 😉 We’ve all seen them from time to time and regrettably, may have even been guilty of some, not knowingly of course. The Driver’s Rudeness that communicates a “me-first” attitude: pulling out in … Continue reading It’s a Rude World Out There!
The Scarlett Road 