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Achieving Greatness

March 1, 2016

Greatness is a part of who we are and who we always have been. It was forged in the fires …

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Thank You, Harper Lee

February 19, 2016

Harper Lee has left us today and the light of the literary world has grown just a bit dimmer in …

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The Growing Rift in America

February 15, 2016

As one who typically writes creative nonfiction, using my platform to discuss things other than that genre of writing is …

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Remembering “The Chief”, Cotton Vaughn

November 24, 2015

W.L. “Cotton” Vaughn was an extraordinary individual who I looked up to for a very long time. I think I …

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Remembering Dad

October 20, 2015

We are never really ready when the day comes that we have to say goodbye to a loved one and …

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Everyday People, Extraordinary Stories

September 21, 2015

Each year, my church has what is known as “Homecoming Sunday”, a day to commemorate its history, welcome back former …

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Smolka

August 5, 2015

Originally posted on Kitchen Table Diary:
This week will be the anniversary of one of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s…

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The Final Frontier

July 14, 2015

We did it! Today, the first emissary from the Planet Earth came within 8000 miles of the furthest planet (call …

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The Art of Southern Cuisine

June 29, 2015

Originally posted on hungryhungryhilary:
As a native of the South, I understand all too well that some of the best…

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The Letter

May 25, 2015

Several weeks ago, a letter came into my possession, sent to me from a cousin who found it while going …

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