Monthly Archives: March 2017

Good Night, Delta Son

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

 Thomas Rainer Lawrence September 6, 1939 – March 22, 2017   He was infuriating, exasperating, ill-tempered, impatient, opinionated, and foulmouthed. He was also a clever, funny, devoted, kind, generous, down-to-earth, practical, and wise counselor, mentor, and friend. Tom Lawrence was … Continue reading →

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Divine Little League

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Tom Lawrence

Once again, we’re hoping to bring some cheer to Tom Lawrence—founder of Front Porch Press, LLC, our parent company—as he experiences this difficult time in his life. This is one of his charming stories (mostly true) that gives some insight … Continue reading →

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The Canton Ladies’ Club

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Tom Lawrence

Tom Lawrence is the founder of Front Porch Press LLC, Porchscene’s parent company. Tom is currently quite ill, so to honor him, I’d like to reprint one of his earlier posts. The story is based in fact, with only slight embellishment from … Continue reading →

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