5 Fun Reasons why Johnny was so long at the Fair

Remember that nursery rhyme, ‘Oh Dear! What can the matter be?’ Here’s the version I remember: O dear, what can the matter be? O dear, what can the matter be? O dear, what can the matter be? Johnny’s so long … Continue reading

Clocks, Columns and Courthouses: The Three Cs

I must have mentioned at some point on this blog that Hernando is the county seat of Desoto County.  Well, I was there today and was at the historic downtown square, where the courthouse is located.  After running my errands, … Continue reading

Encore: A Few More Furniture Pieces (Name Needed)

Encore: A Few More Furniture Pieces (Name Needed)

By popular demand … Well, one of my dedicated readers requested an encore of last week’s furniture display.  Thankfully, this past weekend I was at the Hilton in Memphis for breakfast, and caught sight of these lovely err …. vases? … Continue reading

2nd ‘Stax to the Max’ Festival in Memphis

This past weekend, Saturday to be exact, I was sorely tempted to do what I usually do on weekends: stay at home and load up on some good old R & R.  That was the plan, but like every good … Continue reading

Buffalo Soldier Art Exhibit

Buffalo Soldier Art Exhibit

Last month, February was Black History Month.  For whatever reason, I usually don’t pay attention to the special activities organized to celebrate the month.  However, this year, my attention was drawn to an announcement at my local church for a … Continue reading