The Mysterious Banana Tree in Fort Payne
So many things early in my life helped shape my imagination, even practical jokes. Our father was notorious for his practical jokes. He was a con man, and convincingly able Read More …
Category: Pleasant Hill Alabama
Throwback Thursday: Memories of Alabama
So long ago. I was probably close to three years old here. Back in the days of Polaroid cameras. The road we lived on then was nearly barren. The small Read More …
Bullied by a Teacher
While the fourth grade was a unique experience in seeing my parents start their college careers, I found myself being bullied by my fourth teacher. For whatever reason she had Read More …
Doing My Father’s Homework
When I entered the fourth grade at Plainview High School, my parents enrolled at Northeast Alabama State Jr. College. Neither had graduated from high school, so they took the GED Read More …
An Old Box of Cassettes
When someone asks me what my favorite type of music is, I often hesitate with an answer. I don’t have a definite favorite genre. I grew up in a house Read More …
Throwback Thursday
1996 in DeKalb County, Alabama. This was taken in one of Boykin Farms pastures, which was part of my stomping grounds where I grew up. The place brings back so Read More …
How the Original Stars Wars Affected Me
There are few things my father did that were good and memorable for me. Perhaps the greatest contribution he ever made that shaped the direction of my life was taking Read More …
Writing in Layers
Growing up in rural Alabama, I found almost every day during the summer to be an adventure. I spent my days exploring new places on the bluffs, in the fields Read More …