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Winds of Change

Winds of Change by Gary Wright “(H)ow many times can a man turn his head And pretend that he just doesn’t see The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind The answer is blowing in the wind.” —Bob Dylan … Continue reading

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Hotbeds of Hostility

Hotbeds of Hostility by Gary Wright “If he has a conscience, he will suffer for his mistake. That will be his punishment.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment The North American continent had never seen carnage the likes of the … Continue reading

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The Arkansas Traveler

The Arkansas Traveler by Gary Wright “Arkansas, Arkansas, ’tis a name dear. ‘Tis the place I call “Home, Sweet Home.” —Eva Ware Barnett Arkansas is a land filled with mysticism and magic; history and tradition; calm with the folklore of … Continue reading

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Backroad Curiosities

Backroad Curiosities by Gary Wright “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.”—Margaret Mead Travel the back roads; visit the uncharted; lose yourself in the hinterland, and there, you’ll find the real America. Away from the asphalt, … Continue reading

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Gossamer Ghost of Florida (A Love Story)

Gossamer Ghost of Florida by Gary Wright “. . . sometimes, they come uninvited.” – Stephen King Ghost stories are a staple of life in the South. They’re as plentiful as Friday night football; their entrance can be as fluid … Continue reading

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SPOKEN HEREABOUTS

Spoken Hereabouts by Gary Wright “There’s way too much religion in the South to be consistent with good mental health.” — George Carlin Over in No Hope County, Alabama things aren’t often what they appear to be. They take things … Continue reading

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Southern Lamentations

Southern Lamentations by Gary Wright A lot of folks pray for eternal life that can’t occupy themselves on a rainy afternoon. Southerners don’t merely have funerals. We hold death events. Historically, funerals have been held to bury and honor the … Continue reading

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“I owe my soul to the company store.”

The Company Store by Gary Wright “Saint Peter, don’t you call me ‘cause I can’t go; I owe my soul to the company store.” — Merle Travis, ‘Sixteen Tons’ The ‘Company Store’ was probably one of the most vilified institutions … Continue reading

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ACCENT ON SOUTHERN!

Accent on Southern! By Gary Wright A rose by any other name would smell as sweet but it would still be just as thorny.     What is commonly referred to as a “southern accent” in the United States may … Continue reading

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It’s a Jungle Out There!

It’s a Jungle Out There! by Gary Wright Due to the cost of ammunition I no longer provide warning shots. The American South is filled with dozens of ways to meet one’s demise. I have purposely not included perils caused … Continue reading

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