If you love animals and the special bonds that form between them and humans, or if you simply need a reminder that love and kindness still exist in our topsy-turvy world, you will identify with [...]
Elvis, Johnny, and Mrs. Tucker
This trio came to mind after a bunch of recent Facebook posts referenced several former classmates and students who excelled at music. You probably think you know where I’m headed here, and you could be [...]
Ruminating about What to Say, or Not, on Social Media
Several times in recent days I’ve been asked why, as a historian, I haven’t had more to say on social media about current social and political issues and events, particularly as they relate to the [...]
Rusty Cars, Old Wallets, and Idle Hands
One of the things that those of us who’ve been around for a while love to do most is remember and talk about the “good old days.” There’s even a bi-monthly magazine that bears that [...]
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Winner, Independent Press Award for Race Relations Fiction
Winner, National Indie Excellence Award for Regional Fiction
Runner-Up, Eric Hoffer Award for General Fiction
Silver Medal, CIPA EVVY Award for Historical Fiction
Bronze Medal, Readers Favorite Award [...]
Scuppernongs and Doodlebugs
Regarding memories being where you find them, did you ever wonder what scuppernongs, doodlebugs, chinquapins, hully gully, and mumblety-peg have in common? No? Well, I sort of assumed you didn’t. And I didn’t wonder about [...]