Category: Dispatches

I love this month—warm days, somewhat cool nights, a respite before the onslaught of a sticky-hot, south Mississippi summer! I also love lilies and caladiums. It gives me great pleasure to lovingly plant the bulbs in winter. Then, in early spring, one by one, their little, bushy-green haloes slowly emerge from God’s rich earth. As […]

Two weeks ago, yesterday, Center Stage’s hilarious production of one of Broadway’s most famous plays, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” closed. After that final performance—and the play’s record-breaking run of ten sold-out performances—everything went back in the box, so to speak. The set. The props. The costumes. And the makeup. All that was left on stage, […]

This Mother’s Day we spent at home. The demons of dementia are respecters of none, nor do they honor a special day set aside to honor our dear mothers. And this weekend, those demons have been very active, dashing around in my dear mother’s mind, snatching bits and pieces of her memory, jumbling them up […]

In the 1960s, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was suspended in time. Unlike today, there were no high-rise apartment buildings, garish casinos, ballparks, or aquariums. There were, however, magnificent houses, grand old hotels, mom-and-pop motels, full-service gas stations, sophisticated nightclubs, and a few not-so-sophisticated ones. Time wasn’t necessarily standing still, but it certainly wasn’t winning any […]

Greetings! The only light that thrills me as much as moonlight is the late afternoon sunlight streaming through my living room windows. As dear old Walt Whitman once said, “Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” Big hug, y’all! ((Originally posted on Facebook May 14, 2025)

Dear Mom, I’m sending you a letter via heavenly mail. I’m not sure how mail works up there, but I hope you get this. Happy Mother’s Day to you! It’s bittersweet not having you here to wish you this in person. The past few months without you have been lonely ones, but I’m happy to […]

Greetings, Family and Friends! Happy Mother’s Day to our mothers, those living and those who have passed away. My dear mother wrote this poem while attending Clark College in 1946. She typed it on an old Remington typewriter, along with her other poems and thoughts on many subjects. She and her friends were in a […]

Greetings! With a bittersweet heart, I report that my dearest, sweet Miss Pete was called Home to Glory the day after Mother’s Day. Just like her to wait one more day to give her dear family one last Mother’s Day with her. She was a 101 and ready to go. This dear lady was one […]

Greetings! Micah 6:8 – “Do Justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly with God,” was one of my dear mother’s favorite Bible verses. She was so inspired by this verse that she cross-stitched it as a New Year’s resolution in 1989. In her old red Bible, she wrote: “DOING justly means righting wrongs, championing the oppressed, being […]

Greetings! This picture is bittersweet. To you, the reader, it’s nothing more than a picture of my dear mother cuddling a Cabbage Patch doll. But to her, that doll was me. On days when Mama was extremely agitated due to her declining mental health, she didn’t sleep for hours on end. Twenty-four-hour days were not […]

I’ve just finished watching the movie version of this magnificent musical and, once again, was swept up in the beauty and majesty of its music and story of redemption. As I listened, I could not help but remember the first time I saw this delectable feast of sights and sounds. That was twenty years ago, […]

Greetings! In 1865, the Sultana, a Mississippi riverboat loaded with Civil War wounded, exploded and burned; over 1,500 died. In 1914, the Empress of Ireland collided with another ship; 1,012 died. In 1915, the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine; 1,200 died. In 1940, the Lancastria, part of the Dunkirk evacuation, was hit by […]

Greetings! One hundred and thirteen years have passed since the unsinkable Titanic sank, taking 1,496 souls with her to a frigid, watery grave. The Titanic continues to serve as a powerful symbol of human pride and arrogance. However, just as in those days, Death remains the great equalizer, affecting everyone—young and old, famous and not-so-famous, […]

When we read about the Titanic, its 1st Class passengers, with their gilded wealth and posh lifestyles, are always front and center. 2nd Class passengers are mentioned too, a myriad of preachers, missionaries, businessmen, teachers, and middle-class families. When 3rd Class passengers are mentioned, most have one thing in common—the better life awaiting them in […]

Greetings! As I enter my golden years, I often sit in the still quiet of the morning, a hot cup of coffee in my hand, pondering what the future holds and the past reveals. Thoughts of the future usually find me traveling down a bumpy road, ending in a dead-end. It’s best to leave those […]

In the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, the ship became a metaphor for all of society’s misfortunes. The years leading up to the sinking had been excessively optimistic. Rich and poor alike put their faith in technological advances, believing mankind had reached the zenith of its knowledge. As one Titanic crew member stated, “God Himself […]

Greetings! Spring is my favorite time of the year to visit New Orleans. The city’s massive oaks are crowned with spring-green leaves as magenta azaleas gather at their feet. The cacophony of city sounds, bustling people, and the delicious aroma of equally delicious food wafting through the air are a visitor’s dream. But today, there […]

On a foggy cold day, April 17, 1912, the cable-laying ship, Mackay-Bennett, steamed out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her destination, the arctic-cold North Atlantic. Her job, searching for and recovering the bodies of the Titanic’s dead passengers. The crew aboard, all volunteers, were paid double for this sad, grisly task. The ship was loaded with […]

Like Dickens’ old curiosity shop, my little house is a repository of battered antiques, ruined finery, and dusty memories. Because less-is-best in interior design these days, when I shuffle off this mortal coil, my treasures may bring a buck-fifty at a garage sale. (Big Smile) However, my collection of Titanic memorabilia might bring a wee […]

“I don’t believe in fortune-tellers!” Edith said, sitting in the gilded splendor of Madame de Thebes’ Parisian salon, the most famous fortune-teller of the late 19th Century. “I shall predict your fortune anyway,” the lady said in the flickering candlelight, her voice low, her stare intense. “You are about to go through a dreadful experience. […]

Greetings! What a delightful afternoon! Sitting alone at the Biloxi Half Shell Oyster House, imagine my surprise when a lovely young lady suddenly appeared, as if out of the blue, and said, “Sir, may I sit and have lunch with you? You look like an older version of someone I knew and loved, long, long […]

Greetings! “He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” – Matthew 28:6. And because He lives, so will all those who believe in Him. And they will spend eternity with Him and His Father in Heaven. Happy Easter to all my family and friends. […]

Easter, 1912, fell on April 7th. The magnificent churches and cathedrals of England would have been packed, their soaring, columned interiors filled with the sweet bouquet of incense and majestic choral music. But on the RMS Titanic, its luxurious interiors were being readied for her maiden voyage. 30,000 fresh eggs, 800 cases of shelled walnuts, […]

Propelled by the Titanic’s grandeur, the glamour of its 1st Class passengers, and the immigrant dreams of those in steerage, everything from its rivets to its china patterns has been placed under the microscope. But what about the little bow-wows on board? There were 12 canines on the doomed ocean liner, three of which survived. […]

What can happen in ten seconds? You could try to kiss your date in a bar and get a drink thrown in your face. Perhaps you could score a winning goal? Every ten seconds, 104,500 Coca-Colas are consumed worldwide. Every ten seconds, a honeybee beats its wings 2700 times. And in just ten quick seconds, […]

I usually refrain from slogging into the minefield of societal issues, but today I do. Let’s see. Pepe’ La Pew is a rapist. Mr. Potato Head is non-gender-neutral friendly. And Dr. Seuss, Elmer Fudd, Aunt Jemima, and Uncle Ben are racist. Yet, “Wet Ass Pu..sy” wins Best Song of 2020. Really? And now Satan has […]

When the word, battle, is spoken, what comes to mind? Perhaps famous conflicts like the Battles of Yorktown and Gettysburg, the Battle of Verdun, or the Normandy Invasion of WWII. But other human battles are often fought alone, battles of the mind: depression, fear, panic, loneliness, and anger. However, the famous battles listed above were […]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Williams! Last week, someone asked me why I wanted to direct “A Streetcar Named Desire” during the dark times in which we live. I told the person it was because of the play’s characters and what made them honest and authentic. Mr. Williams saw into their souls and allows us to see […]

Greetings! Do you love poetry? I certainly do! And this is a favorite of mine. Ponder its words, and go forth. SOLITUDE by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. Sing, […]

One month ago, February 22, 2019—to the day—God called my dear mother Home. One month ago, the skies were clogged with misty fog and dripping rain. Today though, the skies are bathed in glorious blue, the morning dew glistening on springtime azaleas and roses. In the past month, many of you have asked how I […]

To my dear Cast and Crew, Thank you! Without your commitment, tenacity, professionalism, and love, our production of Streetcar would have never made its way out of the streetcar shed. As you well know, you brought tears of joy to these old eyes nightly. And a huge thank you for helping take down the set! […]

Greetings! My sweet Granny from D’Lo once told me, “Andy, you’ll never miss the water until your well runs dry.” Hard, true words indeed. Another of life’s hard-learned lessons is this: You’ll never understand what you’ve lost, because you never understood what you had. Ponder this and go forth. (Originally posted March 12, 2023)

Greetings! I want to thank everyone who attended Mom’s funeral! I know she would have been humbled by the outpouring of your love and words of encouragement, as was I. A special word of thanks goes out to my dear friend, Janie Still Walters, for the humor and joy she brought to a bittersweet occasion, […]

Greetings! For those of you who know my dear mother’s situation, you know that I’m never sure what she does or doesn’t understand. And conversation between the two of us is limited to answering the same question over and over, usually, “Did it rain last night…” But at tonight’s supper, things were different. The conversation […]

Greetings!     Last Saturday, February 21st, I slipped behind the wheel and began a journey back in time. The car seat was comfortable against my back, and the crisp morning air greeted me, as did the luminous sunshine. The 22nd would mark seven years since Mother stepped into eternity and into the loving arms of Jesus. […]

Greetings! Let me thank each one of you for your kind comments and uplifting prayers on the 22nd. They made a trying day all the more palatable. I’m thankful the 22nd has come and gone. Now, all the “firsts” are behind me. For those of you who have lost loved ones, you know how trying […]

It is with bittersweet joy that I must inform you that God called my dear mother Home about an hour ago. I’ll post the funeral arrangements later. Thanking everyone again for your prayers and kind words of encouragement! Big hug to you all! (Originally posted February 22, 2019, around 10:30 am.)

One year ago today, God called my dear mother Home. The morning was foggy with rain. A dull silence filled the house. I’d slept a somewhat sleepless night, pondering what the future held for Mom and me since she was practically bedridden. When I checked on her in the wee hours of the morning, she […]

I don’t remember much about that night, the night of the accident. I was only four-and-a-half years old. My father was working the night shift, and my mother and I were on our way to pick him up. As mother always did on those nights, she laid a snuggly-warm, patchwork quilt on the back floorboard […]

Mama’s been in Heaven three years today. While sitting on the seawall this morning, looking out across the tawny-brown waters of the Gulf, the morning mist against my face, I thought of that rainy morning that God called her Home. I remembered Mama’s low, raspy breathing. How quiet and still she was. And how warm […]

Dear Mom, Oh! How I miss you! I don’t know where the past four years have gone since last I heard your sweet voice, felt the warmth of your loving touch, and saw the sparkle in your blue eyes. Do you remember the day we took this picture? It was in the early 2000s for […]

Six years have passed since I touched your warm hands. And it’s been six years since I heard your sweet voice say, “I love you.” But one day soon, I’ll touch your warm hands again and hear you sweetly say, “I love you. Welcome home…forever!” Miss you, Mom! Big hug. (Originally posted February 22, 2025)

Mom, five years ago today, as I held your warm, frail hand, you slipped from this life into eternity. Each time I see the old camelia bush in the backyard awash with pink blossoms, I think of you. Whenever I sit in your old rocker by the window, I think of you. When I see […]

She’s coming home tomorrow! After careful consideration and a long talk with Kare In Home and her GP, I’ve decided to bring Mom home. If and when she gets better physically–big IF–Kare In Home told me they can send out a physical therapist to help her. I’ve always lived by the mantra: Let peace be […]

Update on Mom: Unless things change tomorrow, Mom’s being transferred to Lake View Rehab Center. Her Memorial doctor said Mom was a pretty good candidate for some not-to-difficult rehab. Mom’s still very weak and still has a bad cough that is not viral, so it can’t be treated with drugs. It’s just gotta run its […]

Mom was very anxious yesterday…again. The doctor finally ordered a sleeping aid, which calmed her. She slept all night and is still resting peacefully. After almost 48 hours of fitful sleep, I was thankful the Ambien took effect. I’m afraid her status is changing, though. I’ve been talking with the hospice nurse, a suggestion suggested […]

Twenty-five years ago, it was a windy, cold afternoon. I stood in a long line at the picture show with a massive crowd of strangers. After purchasing my ticket, I found my way to my favorite seat, under the projection booth window, and nestled into the seat’s turquoise-blue upholstery. Then I waited, waited with anticipation […]

Greetings! We’re home. We’re tired. We’re a bit under the weather. But we’re fired up and ready to go again! Just as soon as we gather up all our snaps, I’ll post them. James and Wayne, thank you for the invite and for arranging everything. Rhonda, thank you, “Mama Bear,” for keeping us all in […]

On Board the SS Brilliance of the Seas. February 14th. 4:45 p.m. Happy Valentine’s Day! “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” sayeth the Bard. And he is correct! I’ve started packing for tomorrow’s 7:00 a.m arrival in New Orleans. Where oh where have the past days gone? It’s been an amazing adventure. Last evening, we danced […]

On Board the SS Brilliance of the Seas. February 13th. 10:37a.m. There’s something hypnotic about the sea. I’m sitting in one of the many beautifully appointed lounges, and soaring in front of me is a sea of glass, which perfectly frames the undulating, white, foamy waves. As far as I can see, there’s nothing between […]

Update on Mom. She’s still in ICU. They taken the breathing tube out, but she’s still on oxygen. She’s alert and not sedated. Her oxygen levels are good, but she’s running a little temp. They’ve given her breathing treatments to lessen the congestion in her lungs. All in all, a pretty good report. More later. […]

On Board The SS Brilliance of the Seas. February 12. 3:50. p.m. Greetings! As Elisa sings in “My Fair Lady,” I could have danced all night. And last night I did. Oh! What a fine few nights and days it’s been! Monday night was formal night. The dining room was an eclectic menagerie of elegantly […]

Good morning! I’ve just returned from Memorial Hospital’s ICU unit. Woke up out of a sound sleep—the first in two nights—to find mother on the floor by her bed with her face covered in blood. Apparently, she attempted to get up and fell. I heard nothing; there goes my faith in baby monitors with the […]

Greetings! On Board the S.S. Brilliance of the Seas 11:08 pm. There’s a song from the 30s that begins with the lyrics, “When you come to the end of a perfect day.” And what a perfect day it’s been! A tasty breakfast at 8 am, followed by a leisurely day on a private beach in […]

Greetings! I just watched the documentary “Prince John – The Windsor’s Tragic Secret.” If you’ve seen the bittersweet movie “The Lost Prince,” this documentary by the movie’s director tells the rest of the story. While watching the show, I realized I’d seen the royal carriages and coach shown in the documentary’s opening minutes when I […]

Greetings! Today’s snap of Janie Still Walters was taken in Dec. 1990. She was the Ghost of Christmas Past in Center Stage’s production of “The Christmas Carol.” It was a fantastic production due to the fantastic talent on stage. But why is Janie the subject of one of my many “Dispatches from Home”? Ever heard […]

Greetings! This snap was taken in the Sunken Gardens at the Biloxi VA Hospital sometime in the 1950s. Please check out my article about the gardens at my website: www.anthonykalberg.com. The article, written around 2012, is in the Articles section and titled “The Sunken Gardens – Tranquility for the Shell-Shocked.” The gardens were amazing back in […]

Greetings! One year ago today, Fanny and I were enjoying the crunchy snow, the crisp, cold air, and the radiant sunshine. I dressed for the day, but, alas, she’d misplaced her mink. (LOL!) Seems like yesterday, though! Time flies, y’all. “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.” Big hug, y’all!

Greetings! A thought on this cloudy night. In life, never forget those who currently help light your way. For once their light goes out, the darkness they currently protect you from might engulf you once more. You’ll grope for them in the darkness, only to discover that their light is gone forever. However, your love […]

Good morning on this cold Lord’s Day. I found these words most profound and truthful. “How does the thief on the cross fit into your theology? No baptism, no communion, no confirmation, no speaking in tongues, no mission trip, no volunteerism, and no church clothes. He couldn’t even bend his knees to pray. He didn’t […]

Greetings! What a swell time was had tonight as many of dear Juliana’s friends wished her a fond au revoir. She’s moving to Tennessee in March and will be missed by all those who have had the privilege of acting with her, enjoying her company, but most of all, calling her friend. To commemorate this […]

What does happiness mean to you? Perhaps it conjures visions of Christmas morning, unwrapping gifts in shimmering gold boxes while drinking hot cinnamon cider. Or walking along the beach hand in hand with the one you love, watching a tangerine sunset. Laughing till your sides hurt, as a great uncle tells a funny story about […]

The picture is fading, the champagne bubbles have melted away, but the sentiment still holds true: HAPPY NEW YEAR to my friends and loved ones. Because I have more years behind me than before me, I don’t want to leave this mortal coil with regrets. I look back over the last year and think to […]

Good morning on this, the beginning of another New Year! In keeping with last week’s Christmas Day post, I’m posting another one of my journal scribbles from 1984. It’s long, so you might want to get a cup of java or, better yet, a bit of leftover bubbly from last night’s festivities. “Jan. 1, 1984, […]

Drink a toast to the New Year, dear friends! I pray for thee, Dear friends of mine. That all earth’s Happiness will be thine. And even as the Year’s increase, That Father God will give Thee Heavenly peace. Happy New Year to all my dear family and friends! Big hug! (Originally posted January 1, 2025)

Greetings! This makes for Interesting reading, but I think this man is like many others on the Left: a fear monger. Mr. Wassermann wrote, “that the entire Nazi ideology is in place and wonders how far it will go here. We can hope that our government of checks and balances will be more resistant than […]

Greetings! Well, it’s Christmas Eve, and once again, I’m posting Mr. Scrooge’s hopeful segue from Merry Ole England to Hollywood. Alas, Metro Golden Mayer did not come calling. Perhaps it will in the New Year. To all my dear family and friends, here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Please don’t forget who is the […]

Greetings, on this cold, cloudy day! Christmas means many things to many people. It can be a joyous time or a bittersweet one. It can be a remembrance of loved ones who’ve gone Home. It can conjure the smells of hot spiced tea, a ham or turkey baking in the oven, or a delicious pecan […]

Greetings! Dec. 19, 1997, was a Friday. Where were you? Me? I sat with friends in the Hardy Court Theater on Courthouse Road, waiting with bated breath for the lights to dim and for a movie to begin, a movie that I’d waited years to see, TITANIC. David Delk had invited a slew of friends […]

Greetings! The end of a perfect afternoon walk and a perfect day. I’m thankful for them both. In your busy day today, did you stop…just stop long enough to be thankful that you’re alive, you have a roof over your head, food in the pantry, and are surrounded by those you love and that love […]

Thought for the day: while I have failed at this in the past, I will try to put future social media posts to the following test: 1. Is it truthful? 2. Is it harmful? 3. Is it divisive? 4. Will it bring others joy? 5. Does it have educational value? 6. Will it benefit others? […]

Lest we forget! 84 years ago, it was a bright, sunny Sunday morning. Sailors in the big ships all over Pearl Harbor were getting ready for the day. Some saluted, as they raised Old Glory, its red, white, and blue colors flapping in the morning breeze. Some were eating a tasty breakfast. Some were shaving. […]

Greetings! I had the privilege of seeing these two extraordinary actresses at the New Orleans Saenger Theater, starring in “The Little Foxes” back in 1981. The set, the costumes, and the entire cast were impeccable. But Taylor and Stapleton were the jewels in the play’s crown. What a night it was for this ol’ country […]

Greetings! This is one of my favorite paintings: Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1879, by Luc-Olivier Merson. “Fleeing persecution at the hands of Roman authorities, the Holy Family takes refuge in Egypt. Joseph dozes beside a dying campfire while his donkey grazes on sparse desert grass. At left sleep Mary and the infant Jesus, […]

Greetings! So mean ol’ Scrooge was minding his own business today at WLOX and look who he ran into—CHAPEL HART! So proud of these young Mississippi ladies!! They were SOOOO sweet, with hugs and kisses all around. May their stardom reach the heavens and stay there for a long, long time. Big hug, y’all! (Originally […]

With the onslaught of a caustic election, coupled with a toxic virus, I’ve heard people say, “I have nothing to be thankful for.” Really? Let me tell you what I’m thankful for. After a good night’s sleep, I awoke this morning and planted my feet on the softness of a Persian rug. Thankfully, my feet, […]

When I was a child in the late 50s and early 60s, Thanksgiving was always a family affair. Mom, Dad, and I usually celebrated it alone, just the three of us enjoying a simple, pleasant time together. Mom cooked a traditional meal for lunch, I helped wash the dishes, and then we were off on […]

Lest we forget the REAL reason for this day! May each of you have a blessed Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789: By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the […]

Greetings! Goodness grashus! Was this show really 16 years ago? Mercy me! Where oh where did the time go? Enjoy the “days of wine and roses,” my friends. How quickly they pass. Thank you, David Delk, for directing a great show! Y’all have a great week, y’all! Big hug.

Greetings! Good for President Obama! “It’s not just sometimes folks who are mad that colleges are too liberal that have a problem. Sometimes there are folks on college campuses who are liberal, and maybe even agree with me on a bunch of issues, who sometimes aren’t listening to the other side, and that’s a problem […]

Greetings! A brisk, two-mile walk to the beach and back, the crisp wind dancing around me, as the late afternoon light glistens with a yellow-gold hue across the sand flats and the sun sets seductively below the horizon. Life is good. Thank you, Father God. Big hug, y’all! 

My Dad, the Marine, often shared a poignant memory with me. When he lived in Chicago in the 1930s, he recounted that on November 11th, if it coincided with a school day, he and his classmates, along with the entire school staff, would stand in the auditorium at 11:00 in solemn silence for two minutes. […]

Greetings! Lest we forget. Smiles are so revealing. (Originally posted November 9, 2024)

“Monday, August 6, 1888, was a bank holiday, and London was a carnival of wondrous things to do for as little as pennies if one could spare a few.” Thus begins one of my much-loved books about one of my favorite historical characters. I was 17 years old when I first checked out a book […]

“My dears, in the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that…In the midst of winter, I […]

In the Prologue of GHOSTS ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI, the book’s author, Clarence John Laughlin, writes: “This book will attempt to present the evolution of Louisiana plantation culture, in terms of the contrast, and the adhesion of two subtly related, unlike, elements—that which may roughly be called historico-architectural, and that which pulsates around poetic vision.” Mr. […]

Wow! As they say…been here, done that! This venerable, 700-year-old door is even more impressive in person! Sam and I were in Westminster Abbey the day Queen Elizabeth passed away. We also saw the double rainbow over the abbey that day! A memory forever. Big hug, y’all! (Originally posted October 22, 2022)

Greetings! What a busy, enjoyable weekend I’ve had. It’s always a delight to be a part of something special, and the wedding of two people who are totally in love with each other is…shall I say it…the icing on the cake. Congratulations to Alex and Will, and may Father God bless you both with many […]

Greetings! As a child back in the 50s, oftentimes after church, Mom, Dad, and I would eat lunch in the dining room of the elegant Edgewater Gulf Hotel. After lunch, they would sit in comfy lawn chairs while I romped and played under the cathedral of oaks that graced the manicured lawn. In the fall, […]

Good evening. One of my most enjoyable pleasures is dining with friends. Thank you, Ned, for the conversation, most of which should follow us to the grave. Mum’s the word. (LOL!) I include Colton in the mums department as well. He was most intrigued with our remembrances of times past and Coastal luminaries who are […]

Greetings! This Dispatch was part of my “First and Last” series, which incorporated the first and last paragraphs of books with my commentary in between. “It’s hard to believe they are gone. The piers are still there. The bon voyage baskets, piled high with impractical fruits and jellies, still line the shelves of the gourmet […]

Greetings! One day…maybe tomorrow, maybe next week, maybe next year, or 20 or 30 years from now…but one day, the Grim Reaper will come calling. And when he does, may we all be able to say, “I did my best to care for those in need; I acted justly, loved mercy, and strove to walk […]

“Look, Mom, look! The train’s flying over the water!” As the Louisville and Nashville train, the Hummingbird, sprinted across the Bay St. Louis Bridge, a wide-eyed ten-year-old boy could see no land, only the early morning sunlight glistening across the waters of the Bay. To that imaginative child, the train was airborne, flying along toward […]

“Just think, young man,” Mr. Scrooge said with a sparkle in his eyes. “In an hour, this old theater will be packed to the balcony. “I’m scared,” the young man said, fear evident in his eyes. “My child, don’t be,” Mr. Scrooge said. “We rehearsed; we know our songs and our blocking. Just do what […]

“This book explores the origins, manifestations, and treatment of Vaslav Nijinsky’s madness. The successful first half of his life has become legendary, but his breakdowns and terrible decline have never been fully described.” Thus begins Peter Ostwald’s powerfully evocative book about the life and times of one of the most successful performing artists of the […]

Greetings! I love old cemeteries with their amazing tombstones. This touching, lifelike statue is located in the Crystal Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. It honors Benson Mott Lockwood. Without a doubt, dear Mr. Lockwood loved his old dog. If I were going to have a pet, it would be a dog. They love unconditionally…how […]

Greetings, Dear Ones! Thankfully, what took four weeks to create only took a mere three days to dismantle. The Ocean Liner Exhibition was a lifetime dream! A massive THANK YOU to those who made that dream come true. What would life be without dreams? Right? A big THANK YOU to all those who came to […]

Mississippi – a place of extremes. Wealth and poverty. Knowledge and ignorance. Love and hate. Beauty and squalor. Famous and infamous. Divine and secular. But there’s nowhere else I’d rather live, and I thank God most every day that He allowed me to be born in this state of extremes, in which I learned how […]

Greetings! Ever have one of those days and nights? Yesterday, wow, a great day! Got the yard in tiptop shape. Shopped for the Outlet Mall Christmas display. Had a delightful supper compliments of the Half-Shell Oyster House. Came home and watched one of my favorite movies, “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Then I brushed my teeth. […]

Greetings! I love a good walk to the beach. And today, mercy me, it was a cloudy, blustery day, Christopher Robin. I love the feel of the wind fluttering through my clothes. I love the smell of the sea and the cool mist as it hovers overhead. Love hearing the crunching oak leaves beneath my […]