It’s All So Interesting

It’s all so interesting…

Colonel Quimby’s Elixir—Guaranteed

A story poem that explores the relationship between the elixir of life…and what you’re willing to pay for it.

Nevin’s Gift

“Nevin’s Gift” was published in Appalachian Heritage in August 1997. When I wrote it, I was thinking of the story of my grandfather’s parents–my grandfather told us how his father left the mountains of eastern Tennessee to travel over to Hot Springs, telling his family he was going to find ‘the prettiest girl there’ and marry her. This isn’t their story, exactly, but it has elements of the time and place…enjoy!

Mama’s Fried Chicken (Part 2)

There are lots of good fried chicken joints in the world, and I’ll gladly chow down at any of the million places you can go…but there’s just no fried chicken like my mama’s…

Mama’s Fried Chicken (Part I)

If you think my mother’s cornbread is good, you should try her fried chicken!