Judging by what I see from my friends on social media, we are in the season of sending our kids off to college. This year marks the fourth August we have experienced this, and next year we'll go through the exercise with two kids. But whether this is the first time or a repeat experience, … Continue reading Freshman memories still fresh
Tag: Alabama
When all the world was young
This June marked the 20th anniversary of my graduation from Troy University, and after spending this week with 140 college students at a conference in Alabama, I can’t help but reflect on how students are different in the New South. As a small group leader who did double duty as an interviewer and reporter covering … Continue reading When all the world was young
Piano music
New South Essays readers know I’m a fan of Southern singer/songwriter Kate Campbell, so when her 13th album “1000 Pound Machine” was released April 3, it wasn’t a stretch to predict a review was coming. I was intrigued by several twists on this album. First, Campbell trades her customary acoustic guitar for a piano, the … Continue reading Piano music
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