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Uhhh…There is NO Gas Shortage
By Dorri C. Scott | May 15, 2021
My parents often spoke in parables. They shared wisdom in storytelling. Their advice about life and the ups and downs experienced daily were told bits and pieces.
Happy Poetry Month!
By Dorri C. Scott | April 12, 2021
Celebrate a few great poets starting with America’s newest sweetheart, Amanda Gorman who wowed us at the Biden-Harris inauguration, January 20, 2021.
Let’s Talk Mental Health and Race: Meghan & Harry’s Interview with Oprah
By Dorri C. Scott | March 8, 2021
Celebrate!
At the Intersection of Mental Health and Race like many, I watched with much interest Prince Harry; his wife, the Duchess of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey.
Celebrate Black History Month – EVERYDAY!
By Dorri C. Scott | February 8, 2021
Celebrate!
A proud African American, WiseWOMAN, I invite you to join the many observations, discussions, lectures, dinners (on Zoom) and good ol’ fashioned kitchen talk with soul food to C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E, Black History Month.
Sweet Georgia
By Dorri C. Scott | January 6, 2021
MLK is looking down from the mountaintop – what an accomplishment we are viewing in this historic moment.
Giving Tuesday – December 1, 2020
By Dorri C. Scott | November 28, 2020
Held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 1, 2020 is “Giving Tuesday.”
While we must vote, we must also know the numbers
By Dorri C. Scott | August 20, 2020
President Obama delivered a scathing critique of the executive office.
Educators Did Not Sign Up For This
By Dorri C. Scott | August 13, 2020
We must understand why teachers are leaving the profession, retiring early and others QUITTING!
Back to School, Zoom and Gen Z
By Dorri C. Scott | August 2, 2020
Dear parents, NOW is the time to prepare for another “virtual” school year.
John Lewis’ Last Words: Read by Morgan Freeman [VIDEO]
Blog by Dorri C. Scott | Video by MSNBC | July 31, 2020
We have received our marching orders from an American hero – Rep. John Robert Lewis. “May you walk with the wind”, get into trouble, “good trouble” as we collectively press toward a world of peace and justice for all with love. #goodtrouble
Stand Up, Speak Up, Speak Out
By Dorri C. Scott | July 18, 2020
Like many, I woke up to sad news this morning. Congressman John Robert Lewis from Georgia quietly passed away at his home having suffered from stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Starting a magazine – not easy
By Dorri C. Scott | June 14, 2020
When VA WOMAN Magazine debuted in Loudoun County (2011), it was hard.
THAT Woman Goes to China
By Dorri C. Scott | July 12-17, 2018
I’ve been given the amazing opportunity to travel to China in a few days! For months, I have communicated with colleagues, students, families and new friends in reference to this new adventure.