Category Archives: Writing

The images on the screen were all too familiar.  As I watched the coverage of Sandy’s aftermath, my psychic scars from Katrina began to burn. There were wrecked homes from the storm surge.  Seen that. Frustrated citizens in Staten Island … Continue reading →

This year’s Barbie & Marshall Halloween Blood Drive was another success (over 350 donors).  As I signed off my radio show at Mississippi Blood Services at 6 p.m., I  rushed to make sure I made it home in time for … Continue reading →

Summer finally released its death grip from around Mississippi’s throat.  A cool breeze blew across the north Mississippi countryside as the sun and moon exchanged pleasantries. It was a celestial shift change.  Pink hues painted the sky’s eastern black canvas. … Continue reading →

Chris Kristo put on his lucky jersey, lucky socks and lucky underwear. He paused and looked at “game-day checklist.” Check. Check. Check. Then he went out to the garage and grabbed a six pack of lucky beers. He also plucked … Continue reading →

How many many times have we seen New York City destroyed on the big screen?  The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day, 2012, The Avengers, Batman. We’ve seen it over and over again. But last night was eerie. It wasn’t Hollywood. … Continue reading →

The weatherman leaned into the wind. The foamy surf crashed around him as another gust whipped sand and salt spray into the poor guy’s face. Whatever he was being paid, it wasn’t enough.  Apparently there was some unwritten rule that … Continue reading →

The Pearl River’s warm water met the cool October air causing dense fog over Jackson, Mississippi.  Cars commuting from every direction of the compass hit the gray wall of mist. First there were wrecks. And then severe delays. Shelby Jennings … Continue reading →