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Category: Personal Narrative

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Radio Days

Robert Lanier June 15, 2024 Old Time RadioRadio

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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Collections Personal Narrative

The Faraway Joys of Collecting Stamps

Robert Lanier May 26, 2024 CollectingStamps

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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Personal Narrative Time Capsules

Reconciliation: Dock of the Bay

Ken Billett May 24, 2024 Ken BillettOtis ReddingSittin on the 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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Get Outta Town Personal Narrative

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Ken Billett January 12, 2024 Memphis Zoo

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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Get Outta Town Personal Narrative Sound Board

The Shoals — Music Magic

Ken Billett December 7, 2023 Florence AlabamaMuscle ShoalsMuscle Shoals Sound Studio

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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Film Board Personal Narrative

Neighborhood Theaters: The Normal

Robert Lanier November 22, 2023 First Run theatersNeighborhood theatersThe Normal theater

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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History Personal Narrative

The End of WW II

Robert Lanier November 11, 2023 Veterans DayWorld War 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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Featured Story Personal Narrative Time Capsules

Catching Up with an Old Friend: A Pictorial Love Letter to The Pink Palace

Ken Billett November 2, 2023 Clyde Parke’s Miniature CircusMOSHPink 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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History Personal Narrative

The Sears Catalog Christmas Book

Robert Lanier October 19, 2023 ChristmasSears Catalog

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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Get Outta Town Personal Narrative

It’s Tupelo, Honey

Ken Billett October 5, 2023 ElvisElvis PresleyTupelo Mississippi

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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