Exploding watermelons
Exploding watermelons By LEON YOUNGBLOOD As if we do not have enough to worry about in this weary, troubled world, I’ve found something else to lose sleep over: did you…
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Rocks and things
Rocks and things By LEON YOUNGBLOOD My friend Jules visited after a 10-year hiatus. The fellow is worth a few lines. I’ve known Jules for over 40 years, now, and…
Itches, aches and pains
Itches, aches and pains By LEON YOUNGBLOOD “I hate summer here,” my friend Clem Clemmons said. “I thought I’d pay you a visit before it got too hot. It’s not…
The stork’s visit
The stork’s visit By LEON YOUNGBLOOD (The young father who related this story affirmed its truthfulness; however, it’s probably a good idea to suspend disbelief it you’re reading it.)
Live music, weather and tomatoes
Live music, weather and tomatoes By Terry Joe Wiles I had the best visit with a gentleman on a bench waiting for my number to be called inside at…
Beaver darns
Beaver darns By LEON YOUNGBLOOD I am impressed by the volumes of knowledge a person can gain by simple observation. Slopping around in a swamp with son Mason, for example,…