Double Entrendre
On Monday morning this week, I watched the CBS Morning News on CBS with three hosts that I enjoy because they are generally fair-minded. Gayle King, who I think I could sit down… Read more Double Entrendre →
Almost Normal
A few days ago, things almost returned to normal for me. Eight friends and relatives traveled to Hopedale, Louisiana, for two days of inshore fishing. We drove to a portion of Louisiana… Read more Almost Normal →
I AM a Redneck!
Last week I posted an essay, Dad, Am I a Redneck? The story’s gist was about my oldest son’s quest to out-Redneck a work colleague, John, from Vermont. With pictures from his Mother’s… Read more I AM a Redneck! →
Dad, Am I A Redneck?
A few days ago, my oldest son in Atlanta texted me, and the following, mostly genuine phone-text conversation ensued. __________ “Dad, when you get a chance…see if you can dig… Read more Dad, Am I A Redneck? →
Call of the Woods: The Bluepoint
The story of the Bluepoint began with oysters in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. In its heyday the Chesapeake was oyster heaven. It is said that in the 1600s, its oysters were so abundant… Read more Call of the Woods: The Bluepoint →
Call of the Woods: The Signature
As I worked on restoring the mahogany coffee table, I spoke almost daily with my brother. He was giving a dining table that had sat under a covered patio since… Read more Call of the Woods: The Signature →
Call of the Woods
I haven’t spent a lot of time putting thoughts into essays this summer, although I have spent considerable time thinking about new ideas—how could I not, given the country’s political… Read more Call of the Woods →
You Called Me What?
I am in my seventh generation, and I have never been considered a person who was always with-it. I grew up a Southern Baptist, and I am not sure, but think… Read more You Called Me What? →
Southern Exposures 