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Category Archives: Writing
20 for 20: Episode Two — You ain’t from around here
To mark my 20th year of being a cartoonist in Mississippi, I thought I’d dig out 20 tales from the past two decades. Some are funny. Some are serious. All tell the story of how I came to fall in … Continue reading
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20 for 20: Episode One — Me and J.C.
To mark my 20th year of being a cartoonist in Mississippi, I thought I’d dig out 20 tales from the past two decades. Some are funny. Some are serious. All tell the story of how I came to fall … Continue reading
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They say you want a revolution
“They say you want a revolution…” John Lennon Dr. John Bohstedt taught me about revolutions. A University of Tennessee history professor (and hero for stopping a mass shooter at his church in 2008), Bohstedt explored three revolutions in his World … Continue reading
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Sports = life. This weekend proved it.
A few thoughts on some of the sporting news over the weekend: Arnold Palmer was a class act and made golf cool. I remember my Dad being a fan — so naturally, I became one, too. Like Jack Nicklaus said, … Continue reading
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Out of your mind: Keeping people out of your head
There is scene in the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where Snape is trying to teach Harry how to keep Voldemort out of his head (Occlumency). Harry and Voldemort are (spoiler alert) connected via the scar … Continue reading
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When going through Hell
He’s one of the most positive people I know — and he’s in pain. His marriage is unraveling, leaving him exposed and vulnerable. As we sat at the table, I could see hurt in his eyes. If I had three … Continue reading
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Fifteen years later, it’s personal
It was the tightest security we faced in New York City. I turned to my son after we got through it and said, “This is the true monument to 9/11.” We were in the 9/11 Museum and were about to … Continue reading
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Seven ways to keep from giving up
Yesterday, I asked this question: When times get rough, how do you keep from giving up? I was very impressed with the answers that I got. A friend of mine asked me, “so what do you do?” Good question. Guess … Continue reading
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Intern Season
As amazing as the 2nd Annual Mississippi Book Festival’s panels were (and they were very good), the author’s lounge was a little piece of heaven. It was a refuge from the hustle and bustle out in the Capitol’s hallways. And … Continue reading
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The Eulogy
Last night I heard a grandfather powerfully eulogized his 13-year-old grandson. No grandfather ever should have to do that. Ever. As he spoke, his love for his grandson reached out and wrapped its arms around everyone in the audience. There … Continue reading