I Speak Southern

I Speak Southern

When the times call for it, I can speak Southern – a thick, syrupy, not understood by those from outside the South Southern.

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Puerto Rico and Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico and Hurricane Maria

September 14, 1989 – Hurricane Hugo slammed into the Northeastern corner of Puerto Rico with hurricane force winds of 125 miles per hour, caused wide spread flooding, killing 12, leaving 28,000 people homeless, and destroying economically critical banana and coffee crops. September 20, 2017 – Hurricane Maria, with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour…

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Making The Grade

Making The Grade

For several years, I taught an Introduction to Accounting course at a major university where I witnessed students going to extremes to make the grade.

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Hurricane Hugo Dawn

Hurricane Hugo Dawn - Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce

My best wishes and thoughts for everyone dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and facing the onslaught of Hurricane Irma. Mine is but a story of inconvenience and it pales in comparison. Friday, September 22, 1989 – The window glowed with the early light of dawn. Fearing I had overslept, I looked for the…

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Touring Mansions

Touring Mansions

Saturday evening, we were invited to an event in a local residence that turned into an unforgettable adventure touring mansions.

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Vampire Eclipse

The shadows stretched across the room as the skies darkened outside, barely illuminating the ancient coffin in the far corner. The lid cracked open, Mordis’ long fingers extending outward into the room. Wrapping his hand around the edge, he pushed the lid open, the hinges squealing in protest. The 300-year-old vampire sat up and looked carefully at the darkening skies outside of the window.  Comfortable that he…

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