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"The old man was not sculpting an ancient princess. He was sculpting fleeting youth itself..." Daniel Chester French, *Andromeda* (1929–1931), Chesterwood. The master’s final masterpiece, which inspired the protagonist of the story to embark on a ...

29.10.2026
When I come to the shores of Lake Percy Priest early in the morning, I do not run and plunge into the water with wild shouts. I share a deeply personal, almost sacred relationship with the element of water. I step into it without disturbing the ...

07.11.2026
I reckon I have always been intrigued by that local name, the "Singing River." So I went online, dug up the old story, and figured I’d share it with y'all real quick.Back in the day, two Indian tribes lived around here—the Biloxi and the Pascagoula. ...

31.10.2026
Part I: Light from the DarknessRon had finally retired, settling into his own place right on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Henderson Point. On weekends, his grandkids would occasionally come to stay, ensuring he never knew a dull moment. He was ...

26.10.2026
Late October in southern Mississippi brings pleasant nights—cool, but not cold. I go to bed with the window wide open. Sometimes at night, a sudden gust of wind stirs, tearing old leaves from the tree. It feels as though their rustle is what wakes ...

27.10.2026
My Own JordanI finally punched my ticket and locked in my retirement as a contractor. It's one thing being a general or a staff officer, and a whole different ballgame being a frontline combat specialist. The kind of baggage you carry home is enough ...

06.11.2026
IntroductionAutumn in Mississippi is nothing like autumn in New York. There is no familiar painted foliage here—just a heavy, eternal summer. It was late August, and the thermometer was glued to ninety degrees.After a long walk through the grounds ...

22.10.2026
Celine was an exceptionally creative individual, a trait that the casino's general manager was quick to recognize. She frequently walked through the expansive shopping promenades, restaurants, and cafes within the massive Beau Rivage complex, making ...

19.10.2026