All posts by Pettus Read
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Pettus Read | May 20, 2015
Pings From the Back Roads
Small incidents build character while telling us to back off.
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Pettus Read | February 18, 2015
Uncle Sid’s Gardening Lessons
Uncle Sid worms his way into helping new gardeners.
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Pettus Read | November 20, 2014
Waiting for Satisfaction at Harvey’s Department Store
Finding amazement – and humor – in what we now take for granted.
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Pettus Read | August 19, 2014
Aunt Sadie Has a Yard Sign
On a beautiful Tennessee fall afternoon, I pulled in the long gravel driveway of Uncle Sid and Aunt...
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Pettus Read | May 20, 2014
No Use Arguing Over Spoilt Milk
Uncle Sid looks for carbon footprints but finds himself in hot water.
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Pettus Read | February 12, 2014
65 and Counting
Reflections after reaching the age of government signup.
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Pettus Read | November 20, 2013
Talking Scents
Chitlins and Blue Waltz – some odors you will never forget.
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Pettus Read | May 21, 2013
Read All About It: What’s in the Box?
Cousin Sed comes to stay with postage due.
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Pettus Read | November 9, 2012
You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: How Times – and Toys – Have Changed
The popular holiday movie "A Christmas Story" shows how toys and times have changed over the years.
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Pettus Read | May 11, 2012
Blackberry Summer
The humidity on this hot July day must have been around 125 percent as I struggled to get...