My architect grandfather R.B. McKnight knew a lot about a lot of things and was productive in pursing interests across the glorious gamut. Each evening with cocktail in hand, he …
She Brings in the Sheaves | Harvest Supper for UM Museum
My Yazoo City grandfather was democratic in the way he provided educational activities for his grandchildren. Field trips to museums in the vicinity were mandatory. On separate occasions while under …
God Save the Pawpaw Tree | Appalachian Pawpaw Muffins
Any bibliophile type who you know keeps an ever-ready heap of books close at hand. Albeit dust laden, they represent our best intentions. Often non-fiction, they await examination and in …
Crechale’s Cafe | Jackson, Mississippi
John Evans, owner of the sublime Lemuria Bookstore http://www.lemuriabooks.com, offered a commentary as we huddled in anticipation. He drawled,“We done gone to heaven, yall.” And indeed, we were ascending. The …
Laundry List | Potatoes with Tomatoes
Last week I got the word about our dryer. He died an untimely death and went before the washer. She was still plugging away. I think you know why this …
The Neshoba County Fair | Ida Mae Lewis’s Fried Chicken
Crazy idealistic is a note that I could ascribe to my younger self. A puzzle piece to that personal trait is a nighttime dream which lingered for years until I …