Category Archives: The South

To Hear About a Martyr and a Hero

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

I had been prepared yesterday to talk about kings and prophets, but instead got to hear about a martyr and a hero. Friday was the day before Fall Break here in Sewanee, and my last class of the week was the … Continue reading →

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Protected: At Zora’s Grave

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

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Protected: Circumspice: Reflections in the Wren Chapel

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

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Ave atque Vale, Michael

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

I often went over to watch election returns with Michael Hurst. He was a Republican, and I a Democrat; he a devoted Southerner, and I a “Massachusetts-American,” as he said. We disagreed on almost everything about national politics and agreed on … Continue reading →

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Protected: A Flavian Lady in Chattanooga

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

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A Scandal in Bohemia

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Uncomely and Broken

Postscript, July 11.  So we went to the opening of Rent in Tullahoma last night. It was a big and exuberant show, with some very strong performances, especially the female leads. Afterwards, there were tears and hugs afterward, all very … Continue reading →

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Sight and Sounds of the Monteagle Flea Market, late June 2015

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Uncomely and Broken

The man selling homemade pork rinds is telling a customer, “Oh yeah, Obama’s got this country all screwed up. It’s gonna be World War Three.” I assume he’s talking about the Supreme a Court’s recent ruling on gay marriage, but … Continue reading →

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Protected: Antigone in Columbia

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Uncomely and Broken

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Protected: The Belle on the Bill

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Uncomely and Broken

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At Armfield’s Grave

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Uncomely and Broken

This morning I went to the Beersheba Springs Assembly for the Posse Retreat, which had as its focus “Crime and Punishment.”  This was a great event, with many good conversations, impressive facilitating, lots to laugh and think about.  After lunch, … Continue reading →

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