Things I Miss
A friend of mine from Patterson, Louisiana is Glen Cook. Growing up, his mom had a blue Dodge pickup truck. … Continue reading Things I Miss
Author: Steve Achord
On The Water
Parting waves dislodging thoughts Warm currents repair suspended moments kept isolated in time Forgotten faces spread like soft sand, sometimes … Continue reading On The Water
October Smiles
Slowly Fall descends Cooling the bayou from above October makes me smile. Friday night football High School kisses after the … Continue reading October Smiles
Welcome
The years have come and gone but the memories remain. Memories of a distant place, of a different time, of … Continue reading Welcome
Ronald Reagan
Throughout our lives, we never know what event, what person, or perhaps how a particular situation will make an impact … Continue reading Ronald Reagan
PIA Over the Atlantic
During the summer of 1979, prior to my sophomore year in high school, I started working at Ken’s Donut and Ice Cream Shop … Continue reading PIA Over the Atlantic
Hattie Watts
Kindergarten graduation had come and gone and the summer of 1970 was quickly coming to an end. I was headed … Continue reading Hattie Watts
Bar Pits
My dad’s Volkswagen Beetle bounced along the top of the levee, spilling a trail of dust behind us. Trapped in … Continue reading Bar Pits
Kool King Drive In
As our country prepared to celebrate its bicentennial in 1976, my working career began. Two blocks from my house, sitting … Continue reading Kool King Drive In
Caught in a Sticky Situation
From across the nation, individuals and families moved into St. Mary Parish, and throughout South Louisiana in the 1960’s and … Continue reading Caught in a Sticky Situation
Pinball & Preachers 