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Monthly Archives: April 2015
The Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
Agnes Stark, Peter Sohngen, Brin and Dale Baucum — the Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery. In a community that boasts an enormous number of highly skilled and well-known potters, these four artisans have had a significant influence on the cities’ … Continue reading
Spring 2015
The two Phlox photos were taken by Butch Boehm at Eads Pottery in Eads, Tennessee All other images were taken by Wolfgang Marquardt of Gardens Oy Vey in Arlington, Tennessee (See our 2013 post: Oy Vey! Paradise in a … Continue reading
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You Can Go Home Again by Cindy Conner Burnett
“Where’re you from?” The answer always rolls easily off my lips. “Philadelphia, Miss.” Who could argue with that simple reply? The information is stored in countless files and probably on no less than a dozen government-issued computers. But my … Continue reading
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The Time Machine by Tom Lawrence
We have all experienced a sense of déjà vu triggered by some sensory stimuli. It could be the smell of burning leaves or the sound of a train moving through the night. Just for an instant, we are … Continue reading
Jukin’ at the Joints by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
Clarksdale, Mississippi: Home of the infamous crossing of highways 61 and 49, where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil so he could play a “mean” guitar. Today, Clarksdale is home to the annual Juke Joint Festival, … Continue reading