Gutters & Stars: An Excerpt From The Cracker Queen
A writing life is nurtured in beautiful, decadent, messy Savannah.
March 10, 2024
Musings
For Women Who Talk Too Much
If your report cards said you talked too much, this story is in your high honor.
March 10, 2024
First Sermon
My first homily at the age of four. Being Southern, the sermon warned of a grievious sin against good food.
March 10, 2024
Mama’s Loaded for Bear
Mama Bear springs into action when a crackhead holds her baby sister hostage. You can’t make this stuff up, people.
March 10, 2024
Chicago Stud Muffin (and Race Relations)
Mama’s fondest Chicago memory wasn’t of the racial unrest she helped quell. It was of the stud muffin at her door.
March 10, 2024
My Time in a Spook House in a Stephen King Village
A tale so fantastic I wouldn’t believe it–had it not happened to me. Douse the overhead lights, curl up with a hot beverage, and enjoy
November 14, 2023
Mama’s Spotted Shoes
A story about the assumptions we make–and the consequences of lousy artistic skill.
November 14, 2023
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
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