Fall Candle Scents: My Conspiracy Theory
There’s more than meets the nose when it comes to those treacly and comfort food aromas of fall candles. Lauretta busts the conspiracy wide open
November 14, 2023
Musings
Drug Dealer on Campus
Sometimes the one nobody would place a bet on ends up the best redemption story.
November 14, 2023
Showdown on the Playground
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE! Third-grade style. Recess. My hulk of a nemesis is hungry for blood. And I’m about to pee down my leg–or
September 10, 2023
When I Left My Lifeless Body in the Water
A very literal illustration of how life on earth–or in eternity–is merely a breath away.
August 11, 2023
GED Graduation Address: Pay Attention & Remember What You’re Made Of
It was a deeply personal honor to speak to the new GED graduates of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (you’ll understand when you watch). The standing-room-only
July 9, 2023
Marking the Centennial of My Father’s Birth (aka Wow, Daddy Would Be Turning 100 Today)
Enjoy this smile-inducing remembrance by his former student, Daniel Ford. Daniel went on to be the bassist of famed Southern rock band Doc Holliday. This
June 30, 2023
Mama Was a Clear Communicator
Mama scouted for bookstores in her area that would host me when The Cracker Queen first came out. This is how she indicated that a
June 19, 2023
Dolly Love in Ringgold, GA
Dolly Parton married Carl in this town in 1966. They hold “Dolly Days” each year to celebrate the connection.
June 19, 2023
I Have a Little Richard Story
“He was the first punk,” says John Waters. “He was the first everything.”
June 19, 2023
Runnin’ With the Sisters
We hit the streets to offer food, cold drinks, and a listening ear to our unsheltered neighbors. Three encounters stand out. I rolled with the
June 19, 2023