Read All About It
Pettus Read columns reminisce about growing up in rural Tennessee and discuss current events using Southern humor. Characters appearing in his stories include Uncle Sid and Aunt Sadie.
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October 17, 2015
Speak of the Devil
The spooky story of Cousin Clemmis' costume.
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May 20, 2015
Pings From the Back Roads
Small incidents build character while telling us to back off.
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February 18, 2015
Uncle Sid’s Gardening Lessons
Uncle Sid worms his way into helping new gardeners.
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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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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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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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February 12, 2014
65 and Counting
Reflections after reaching the age of government signup.
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November 20, 2013
Talking Scents
Chitlins and Blue Waltz – some odors you will never forget.
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May 21, 2013
Read All About It: What’s in the Box?
Cousin Sed comes to stay with postage due.
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February 8, 2013
Cousin Shad’s Hanging Heater
Sometime things seem a lot more involved than what they really are.