Category Archives: Writing

The headline screams “Stock Market drops another 521 points.” Cities in Great Britain smolder from the fires set by raging thugs.  France’s banks further exasperate the economic crisis in Europe.  The national jobless rate hovers at 9.1 percent. Mississippi’s is … Continue reading →

They measure four-inches tall.  They’re green and yellow with rough, leathery skin.  Their teeth look like sharpened cork.  In the middle of their faces are  big, bulbous noses. On each side are giant red, bloodshot eyes.  They can’t be seen … Continue reading →

His cheeks were chubby and his eyes deep blue.  I’d see a mirror-image of him strapped in his car seat, talking, laughing or fussing as we headed south down the highway. He had mother’s morning out. I had work.  We … Continue reading →

The Great Smoky Mountains got their name from the smoke-like fog that hangs over the range after a rainfall. Today was no different. The peaks were completely shrouded by plumes of misty clouds.  In the valley below, a young man drove … Continue reading →

“Are we there yet?” “No.” “Are we there yet?” “No.” “Are we…” “NO!” This economy reminded him of those long, tedious road trips he had taken as a kid.  Except then, there was nothing he could do about it. He … Continue reading →