If you like bologna sandwiches, you’re alright by me.
If you grew up with a dad who worked, a mom who stayed home, one car, no air conditioning, and bologna in the fridge, then it’s likely you also are familiar with this particular lunch meat and other budget-conscious grocery items.
When I was a kid, you ate what they put in front of you or you didn’t eat at all. Matter of fact, I can remember many an hour sitting at a ...
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The nicest people live in the South.
Anyone who was born and raised in the South and has done any traveling has probably noticed the same thing that I have: We’re friendlier.
Now, I’m not saying that people who live in the north, east, or western part of the United States aren’t nice folks. I’m simply saying we’re friendlier in the South.
I’ll give you an example. Only folks in the South can strike up a conversation with a complete stranger in a ...
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Before video games and 300 TV channels, kids played outside. And climbed trees. A lot of trees.
In the 1960s, tree climbing was a competitive sport in Ashdown, Arkansas. Tree climbing never made it to the Olympics, but if synchronized swimming, figure skating and handball are there, tree climbing deserves a spot. Had tree climbing made it to the games, my friends and I likely could have taken at least a bronze or silver for ...
While much of America enjoys four equal seasons, those of us in Texas celebrate two: Hot and less hot.
Between October and February, it’s kinda cold in Texas. The rest of the year, it’s hot and humid.
But, as September gives way to October, there is a feeling, albeit a fleeting one, of relief.
Fall is here.
Generally, Arkansas has colder winters than we do in the Lone Star State. Consequently, I spent much of the spring of my life splitting firewood. Lots of ...
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