One of the good things about the holidays is I get out to connect with friends more than usual. And, among other things, past couple weekends I’ve popped over to Blue Door Framing in East Nashville, where Greg Decker has his studio. Greg is another friend met through a friend and is a gentleman andContinueContinue reading “The Red Fox”
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Good Trouble – Nashville March
Some snaps from the John Lewis “Good Trouble’ march in Nashville, Saturday, July 19, 2025 A.D.. These went on all over the country, but in Nashville, there is annual celebration, as Lewis had deep roots here, connected to the Civil Rights movement and his time in the city, as he graduated from both Fisk UniversityContinueContinue reading “Good Trouble – Nashville March”
All the Feels
So, my son Jude graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida a year ago today (5/19/24). He majored in computer programming degree and alas, the job market in that field began to slow, even before the orange scourge. So, he came home, sent out applications, worked at McKay’s, played his guitar, hung out withContinueContinue reading “All the Feels”
Cory Booker in Nashville – Magic Hour
Words and pictures from Cory Booker’s Town Hall at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill in Nashville, on Friday, May 9. It was a packed-out and inspirational event, glad to bear witness. As you may know, back in the day, First Baptist was a center for the civil rights movement; James Lawson began holding workshops thereContinueContinue reading “Cory Booker in Nashville – Magic Hour”
Eggshells – New Short Story
Pleased to share a new short story, “Eggshells,” now live at Canopic Jar. As you’ll see, the story is set in four movements in one man’s life, examining the notion of what is truth, and if people really want to hear it. Link right here: https://canopicjar.com/home/eggshells/ https://canopicjar.com/home/eggshells/ In a bit of backstory, Canopic Publishing isContinueContinue reading “Eggshells – New Short Story”
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