Hattiesburg today is almost unrecognizable from its former self almost 60 years ago.
Most folks under age 50 probably know little to nothing of those days of segregation, whites only public places, and white control of government and commerce.
Does someone have your back? A person to watch over you, help you when your under attack and defend you when you need help the most?
If so, consider yourself fortunate. There are few things in life more valuable than a trusted friend to count on, no matter the circumstances.
A half century ago, Earth entered the dawn of the age of Aquarius.
At least my five year old self believed so, as my tiny transistor radio blared The 5th Dimension song through its distorted speaker.
Are you a master Christmas wrapping paper wrapper? I mean one of the chosen, touched by the Hallmark elves to brighten the days for onlookers of presents under the tree.
Do you feel stressed over work, finances, health, or the state of our country?
I easily get worked up over traffic in Hattiesburg or some tweet that appears on my iPhone.
When my home WiFi is insufficient or out of order, my family suddenly becomes a discombobulated and irritated bunch, snarky and sour to each other.
What happened to all the Mississippi Democrats who held state and federal elected office? Nothing really. They just changed their name to Republican.
Jim Hood’s defeat marks the end of a long and checkered history of Mississippi Democrats elected to a major state office.
What would life be like in a world without gravity? Sir Isaac Newton supposedly discovered universal gravitation when he saw an apple fall from a tree. Back in 1666, Newton realized every mass attracts every other mass in the universe. What he did not envision was gravity’s mischievous nature in an automobile and movie theater.
Everyone has a snake story.
Some, like me, have several serpent tales.
My first direct encounter occurred in the woods of Pike County around 1975.
Let me make clear that I live in Hattiesburg and root for all things Hattiesburg.
That said, it's about time I confess that I admire the pride and spirit of our neighbors across the Leaf River in the Friendly City.
My appreciation for Petal has been an acquired taste.
The blood of Emmett Till remains fresh, 64 years after his murder. Last week, a photo surfaced depicting three Ole Miss fraternity students holding guns in front of a bullet-riddled memorial to Till’s execution by torture in 1955.
If there's a silver lining to all this coronavirus crap … don't ask ME what it is!
