Achieving Greatness
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
Harper Lee has left us today and the light of the literary world has grown just a bit dimmer in …
The Growing Rift in America
As one who typically writes creative nonfiction, using my platform to discuss things other than that genre of writing is …
Remembering “The Chief”, Cotton Vaughn
W.L. “Cotton” Vaughn was an extraordinary individual who I looked up to for a very long time. I think I …
Remembering Dad
We are never really ready when the day comes that we have to say goodbye to a loved one and …
Everyday People, Extraordinary Stories
Each year, my church has what is known as “Homecoming Sunday”, a day to commemorate its history, welcome back former …
Smolka
Originally posted on Kitchen Table Diary:
This week will be the anniversary of one of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s…
The Final Frontier
We did it! Today, the first emissary from the Planet Earth came within 8000 miles of the furthest planet (call …
The Art of Southern Cuisine
Originally posted on hungryhungryhilary:
As a native of the South, I understand all too well that some of the best…
The Letter
Several weeks ago, a letter came into my possession, sent to me from a cousin who found it while going …
The Literate Pen 