I don’t remember the circumstances of my world that day, and I don’t even really remember what day it was. I do remember where I was. I was in the corner room of our apartment in Munro Hall, a women’s dormitory where my wife was serving as the Resident Director. It was a Sunday morning, and I […]
Category: Jeffrey Scott Writing
Where the Bible Falls Short
I’m fascinated by the night sky. It’s not that I’m a closet astrologist or anything. It’s not like that. When I look up at the night sky I’m fascinated because for the most part, it’s the same night sky all of humanity has looked up and seen shining back at us. It’s an experience I […]
Delmarva’s Own Curated Summer Reading List 2022
One of my favorite parts of summer is the summer movie line-up because the summer is when blockbusters are released. I love to take in a good blockbuster. Who doesn’t? But, if I’m honest with myself, I know there hasn’t been a movie made which is better than the book. In our last episode we […]
Things I Like to Do: Coffee
As I sit down to spend hours in front of a computer screen with the full intention of writing, I do so with my best friend at my side. A cup of coffee. I don’t remember when I started drinking coffee. My taste preferences have changed and matured through the years, but it all began […]
What I Learned Stacking Firewood
I posted a video to YouTube of me splitting and stacking wood. I’m on a “before and after” kick, and well, before I did the job the wood…
How to Share a Friend’s Work, and One Important Thing NOT to do.
Today I want to share with you some thoughts about how to support your creative-type friends. There are a myriad of ways creatives…
I Met a Cast Member from Saturday Night Live and Learned a Life Lesson
So far in my life, 2021 is the only year when I can remember a “significant” event being the last thing that happened to me before we…
Two Bricks, Made by Slaves
(This is part 2 of my journey researching my family’s history of owning enslaved people. You can find part 1 here. To receive updates,…
Coming to Terms With the Messy Evolution of American Liberty
I left home for my interview at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park with plenty of time to make it there…
Acorn to Arabella: Boat Building, Patience, and the Skill of Addressing Failure.
Most of my YouTube viewing is of people fixing stuff. I’m a DIY (Do It Yourself) guy with just enough experience turning wrenches to be…