Minton Sparks spits deep fried fire

He fit perfectly in the driver’s seat of my Fisher Price bus

Swept away on the bumper-car dance floor

Strung and tuned like a bottleneck guitar

Another track in the South’s bizarre soundtrack

Two thousand gallons of water…one bucket at a time.

It started with a green plastic couch.

If you can figure out the directions, you just might learn something.

Those weekly phone calls home can begin to seem really similar. We wouldn’t want you to mix them up.

Because, when you can’t sleep, why not ponder death?

The Help answers your questions about housekeeping, Justin Bieber, love, human decency and how to save your mortal soul–just not necessarily in that order.

David is eight years old, and his home is on the fringe.

Empty Shells ~ photos by Rick Hawkins

Local artist has a penchant for photographing abandoned homes

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Things to Ask the Robbers ~ by Mallory Mapes

Yes, let’s just sit down for a buttered crumpet and a cup of tea, Robbers.

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How to Ruin a Nap ~ by Rising Moon Bishop

Why it’s wrong for Monell’s and Cupcake Connection to be on the same street.

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Saying Grace ~ by Michael Chavis

A share at the plow.

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