Monthly Archives: August 2011

Friday Free-For-All

Good morning! What’s up?

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The observer

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

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Connections

In Mississippi, news stories are like people: There are only a few degrees of separation between them. For example. Judge Biggers refuses to throw out Zach Scrugg’s conviction. Zach is Dickie Scruggs son.  Dickie Scruggs was a prime fundraiser for … Continue reading

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Thursday Free-For-All

It’s off to hattiesburg. Hope you have a great day.

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The Amazing Pooping Pachyderm Parade

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

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Wednesday Free-For-All

Good morning. Enjoy the election?

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Sunset over Jackson

Love this shot for some reason. Taken from the roof of the Old Capitol Inn.

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A ray of hope…

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

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On this election day…

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

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CARTOON: Voting day

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