Greyhounds & Saints
It was not expected. Not with such a high-scoring offense, led by future Hall of Fame quarterback, Drew Brees. With … Continue reading Greyhounds & Saints
Category: Son of a Preacher Man
Hayrides and Hot Chocolate Memories
Childhood Christmas memories usually bring my Dad to mind. I think about two things my Dad loved to do more … Continue reading Hayrides and Hot Chocolate Memories
She Doesn’t Mind at All
A piece of short fiction by Steve Achord. Continue reading She Doesn’t Mind at All
Football & Frito Pies
The air was hot, full of humidity, and as most people in South Louisiana would say, “downright muggy.” My dad … Continue reading Football & Frito Pies
Momma Said Yes
The following is a story I wrote, based on conversations I had with my Dad. I have taken a few … Continue reading Momma Said Yes
Flooded Streets
For many years, my mom worked at the Lopez-Ruiz Clinic in Morgan City, Louisiana. She worked in the front office, … Continue reading Flooded Streets
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
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
Son of a Preacher Man
In the former parsonage of the First Baptist Church of Patterson was the church nursery. This residence-turned-nursery school, preschool, Sunday … Continue reading Son of a Preacher Man
Pinball & Preachers 