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By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 708 Reads
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 05:21 PM

On a whim, I decided to hike the Black Mountain Crest Trail, nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Whimsical decisions often are fraught with regret and second-guessing.

The nest is empty, but life goes on

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 1,117 Reads
On Wed, 08/19/2020 - 04:10 PM

I do not feel old enough to be entering the “empty nest” phase of life. But, I am.
The reality is here. Time has not stopped for me. I am not an exception.

Words I never want to use again

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 987 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 05:20 PM

I want to never say certain words after this year. This is not a confessional of the sin of profanity, though the words almost feel like they are dirty. No, these words are more sinister, the kind that keep you up at night, worried about those you love.

Fond memories of Dick and Jane

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 742 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 03:42 PM

In 1992, my wife and I moved to Hattiesburg, a young married couple looking to put down roots and start a family. We visited a few churches and one afternoon, I heard a knock on my apartment door and met Dick Allison, the new pastor at University Baptist Church.

Still a long way to go..

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 1,149 Reads
On Wed, 06/10/2020 - 04:41 PM

In 1975, I wanted to be a policeman. My 5th grade teacher, Ms. Finger, required each student to write a short paper and stand in front of the class to discuss what we wanted as a career when we grew up.
The idea was to make us think and speak, but this project was near and dear to my heart.

Pandemic has given families a ‘bonus round

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 641 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 09:16 PM

I have two sons, both seniors, graduating during a pandemic. Life is often categorized, broken down into distinct chronological moments, graduation being one of those markers.

Pandemic has given families a ‘bonus round

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 641 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 09:16 PM

I have two sons, both seniors, graduating during a pandemic. Life is often categorized, broken down into distinct chronological moments, graduation being one of those markers.

FOLLOW THE SCIENCE: (And ignore the guy from The Apprentice)

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 1,230 Reads
On Wed, 04/08/2020 - 07:56 PM

The Thing came like a hallucinogenic nightmare, the kind that pulsates through fogs of fever and uncontrollable chills.

Our great leader said we had it totally under control.

We shut it down, and everything was perfect. Just stay calm. So, we did. Ignorance was bliss, and just plain ignorant.

Hattiesburg should be grateful for men like Bob Moses

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 2,509 Reads
On Wed, 03/11/2020 - 06:53 PM

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.

Ask yourself: Does someone have YOUR back?

By Clark Hicks, READ MORE > 1,118 Reads
On Wed, 02/12/2020 - 05:11 PM

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.

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