Written by Mickey Hunt – Dad adopted me when I was a pup, and we don’t look alike at all, but no matter. He was single and kind of old…
Snipe Hunt
Written by Michael Landolfi – “Have ya ever been fishin’ on a bright sunny day? Sat on the bank and watched the little fishies play? With your hands in your…
Dog Days
Written by Dave Rowe – It’s a thick, scratchy black and tan dog suit, and on these sultry days Tom stands on the sidewalk inside of it, waving cars and…
Amos’s Wild Second Thought
Written by Anne Raustol – Moments before, Amos was in the john-boat with Leo and Clarence on the Forked Deer River fishing and drinking. Amos knew he sounded pitiful. On…
Eat That Okra; It’s Good For You
Written by Tom Davis – Mama said she could just die. Daddy sighed and shook his head. The new preacher’s wife gagged. Aunt Josie’s eyes rolled. Paw Paw grinned. And…
Spring Planting
Written by RF Wilson – When the snow began to melt on the north side of the ridge that March, he knew he had to get busy. Although still covered…
Blue Topaz
Written by Celia Miles – (Mature theme) – He pressed the ring into her hand. “A blue topaz,” he said. “Because I want the blue to always remind you of my…
No Chevy
Written by Michael Landolfi – “I ain’t gon ride in no Shivolay!” So we walked – all the way to Smilin’ Jack’s Seafood-N-Hushpuppies in Surfside, about three miles. “Why won’t…
Heart of the Matter
Written by Nancy Dillingham – (Mature theme) – – I – Across the road from the house he had built with his own hands which had five bullets embedded in its…