Stories
—Stop #3——Abes BBQ— My day had started at 5 am.We had driven over Four Hours and visited the Grave of Blues Legend “Robert Johnson” in Greenwood, Mississippi, and were now at “The Crossroads” in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and I was hungry for lunch. Abraham “Abe” Davis started his first business, “The Bungalow-Inn,” in 1924, where his…
Read More—The Crossroads – Clarksdale, Mississippi——Stop #2— After leaving “Little Zion M.B. Church” in Greenwood, Ms. We headed toward Clarksdale, Mississippi. Specifically, “The Crossroads.”The trip to Clarksdale took around 45 minutes. There are several places thought to be “The Crossroads,” where “Robert Johnson” met the devil and sold his Soul in exchange for becoming a Master…
Read More—Gravesite of Robert Johnson——Stop #1— We pulled into the Gravel and Mud parking lot of “Little Zion M.B. Church” in Greenwood, Mississippi. I had been in a “Writing Funk” and needed some inspiration, So my Older Brother, Dad, and I piled into my brother’s truck and took off to Greenwood and Clarksdale, Mississippi, on a…
Read MoreWhat a day. I’ll wait ’till I return back home to write about this trip.Until then, I’ll just say it has been a good day. I’m currently in a Motel Room somewhere in Mississippi.If you know me, you know I enjoy Motel Rooms. Places such as “Motel 6” or “Days Inn.”My travel companions, My Brother,…
Read MoreThe Local Piggly Wiggly.We simply call it “The Pig.” Mom put together a list of grocery items needed for Thanksgiving. We had thought that Thanksgiving was going to be ruined this year due to Mom’s Shingles but knock on wood, she has recovered and is doing well, and lots of people are helping her out…
Read MoreI love Oysters. I’ve talked about it.I love them raw, fried, baked, and smoked. “Smoked” brings me to my point. Yesterday… I had an Oyster craving. So I went out and bought three cans of “Chicken Of The Sea Smoked Oysters.” I returned home and got my hot sauce, salt, cheese, and crackers.I did all…
Read More4:47 am. I awake. I decide to get in the truck, ride around, and listen to Olde Time Radio.I figured some “Jack Benny” or “Bob Hope” would be a great way to start this day, and I’ve got some Jack and Bob saved on my Smart Phone—which connects to my vehicle’s radio. Sometimes I make-believe…
Read MoreWhen I was a teenager, I worked as the “Sheet-out-boy” at a local Pizza place.In other words, I took a ball of Dough, dropped it into the top of this rolling machine, and it would flatten the Dough and roll it out like a flat sheet of paper.I’d then stretch that flattened Dough out more…
Read More—Three On A String – The Sugar Creek Dinner Club— Last night I went out with my Aunt and Uncle to the “Sugar Creek Dinner Club.” Sugar Creek Dinner Club, located deep inside Blount County, is a club for music lovers.To become a member, you must attend two events in the same season.And, with last…
Read MoreI slowly walked outside. My head hung low. Upon getting outside, I looked off into the distance and mumbled to myself, “Well, now I know my body can do that…” I stood there, staring off into the distance. “How did that happen? How come they weren’t prepared? I called and called. I told them over…
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