By Robert Lanier, While young people today may not know that an old-time radio was once like a piece of furniture in virtually every household,…
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The Faraway Joys of Collecting Stamps
By Robert A. Lanier I’m working from memory here, 65 years later, so please forgive any misspellings or incorrect names. I think I began collecting…
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Reconciliation: Dock of the Bay
Originally published in May 2023 Words and Pictures by Ken Billett A gray squirrel scampered across the painted concrete deck, darting between thick-cushioned outdoor furniture.…
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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
A December Afternoon at the Memphis Zoo Words and photos by Ken Billett Thabo roared a hoarse greeting as Emily and I walked between a…
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The Shoals — Music Magic
Words and Photos by Ken Billett “Here in the middle of the studio is one of the most famous pianos in all of music.” The…
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Neighborhood Theaters: The Normal
By Robert A. Lanier I suppose that, in most cities of any size, there is no longer such a thing as a “neighborhood” movie theater.…
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The End of WW II
By Robert A. Lanier I am certain that everyone who is old enough remembers what they were doing when they learned that World War II…
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Catching Up with an Old Friend: A Pictorial Love Letter to The Pink Palace
words and pictures by Ken Billett Riding the escalator up to the mezzanine area on the second level, the Grind City Picks display filled a…
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The Sears Catalog Christmas Book
By Robert A. Lanier Once upon a time, every year, two free paperback books approximately two inches thick plopped onto the doorstep of almost every…
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It’s Tupelo, Honey
Words and photos by Ken Billett Wearing a royal blue golf shirt, featuring a logo or nametag on the chest, the woman beckoned to us…
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