Category Archives: Writing

The private jet pulled to stop.  As the engines died, the door opened and allowed the hot, thick humidity to pour into the plane’s cabin.  Former President Jimmy Carter blinked as his eyes adjusted to the bright noonday sun. He … Continue reading →

The associate publisher waved the tickets at me and said, “They’re prime seats. How’d ya like to go?” They were tickets to the circus.  Front row tickets to the circus.  I was a lowly advertising artist and had a new … Continue reading →

I’ve been discouraged watching our Federal Government lately. We’re drowning in joblessness and debt and both sides of the aisle act more like a bunch of teenagers interested in scoring political points for an upcoming popularity contest than statesmen. I … Continue reading →

The sun rose over the horizon like an angry bloodshot eye.  Mortar rounds had kept his whole base pinned down (and awake) since sunset  — His eyes were equally as bloodshot.  It was a long night. It had been a … Continue reading →

I stood five feet from him. His fingers made a mandolin come alive.  His playing filled the room with sweet sounds.  He’s a quiet man. A family man.  And a talented musician. Rayman Billman is a member of the band … Continue reading →

There are two types of Neshoba County Fairs: Dusty or muddy. This year’s was muddy. And not just because of the political mud being thrown around by vote-hungry politicians. A three-month drought ended in a dramatic fashion earlier in the … Continue reading →

Asteroid 1023x headed rapidly toward the Earth. It was a planet killer; an asteroid a little larger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. The young, panicked scientist burst through his bosses’ door with his iPad in his hand. … Continue reading →

A married couple sat in the therapist’s office, talking past each other.  Their marriage completely lacked trust — and they were on the verge of a catastrophic divorce. One that would hurt them and their children badly. Both got on … Continue reading →

Watched the Governor’s Debate hosted by Mississippi College  School of Law and broadcast on WLBT last night. I missed a little bit of it because like most Mississippians, I was helping get my family ready for the next day. But … Continue reading →