Category Archives: Blog

Debra is my new friend. I see her out smoking occasionally when I’m walking out and about around downtown Jackson. She runs a local business. I really admire Debra. She lives in Jackson. I don’t. She’s a female. Last time … Continue reading →

Can you change your life in 12 weeks? Yes. I did it in January 2012. On October 31, 2010, I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. By December 2011, I had gained 50 lbs., was bloated and miserable. That’s when Paul … Continue reading →

I guess it is appropriate yesterday was Epiphany. The weight of the world was stepping on my throat so I decided I’d go out for a run to self-medicate. For the first two miles, I thought about all my problems. … Continue reading →

No one can accuse George Lucas of not making the most of what he had. Well, until Disney bought his company. They have taken his franchise — the one that reinvented the movie business and merchandising industry — and mined … Continue reading →

I popped out of the woods and was greeted by an old friend. I hadn’t seen my favorite oak tree since a series of storms blew through last week. My feet quietly padded along the Natchez Trace as I passed … Continue reading →

If you live in central Mississippi, you might know about Yazoo Clay. What’s Yazoo Clay? If the Devil became clay, it’s the one he’d choose. It expands when wet. It contracts when dry. It’s like trying to build roads and … Continue reading →

A challenge is like a fork in the road. You can stand up to it or you can let it defeat you. Quitting is the easy route. But that’s not a life well-lived. It’s better to be a warrior and … Continue reading →

Bookstores who are selling Chainsaws & Casserole: 1. Lemuria Books, Jackson 2. Barnes & Noble, Ridgeland 3. Square Books, Oxford 4. Reed’s Gum Tree Bookstore, Tupelo 5. Turnrow Books, Greenwood 6. Lorelei Books, Vicksburg 7. Main Street Books, Hattiesburg 8. … Continue reading →