by Kali Bradford | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
THERE ARE the famous ones such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York with its larger-than-life floats, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago where they color the river bright green. And while these parades are fun to watch on our televisions,...
by Kali Bradford | Dec 1, 2022 | Stories
THE SIMPLE act of sitting down to eat a meal with others has great significance. It conjures thoughts of historical meals, such as Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples, Norman Rockwell’s iconic Thanksgiving painting, “Freedom from Want,” and maybe even...
by Kali Bradford | Sep 1, 2022 | Stories
IT’S HOT. The humidity is as thick as honey on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit that has just come out of the oven. People sit in their camp chairs and fan themselves with whatever is in arm’s reach as they sip on a cold brew, both of which help to calm the heat. Taking...
by Kali Bradford | Sep 1, 2022 | Stories
IT’S QUIET. Which is very uncommon for a Friday night football game. The score is close, and one right or wrong play could decide the whole game. It’s almost as if the whole crowd knows this, and they’re holding their breath in anticipation of what will happen next....
by Kali Bradford | Sep 1, 2022 | Feature
THIS PRACTICE wasn’t like all the others. It was the last practice before the season opener; the official start of the season. You could feel the tension and excitement amongst the players. It was almost as thick as the humidity. He wiped the sweat from his face with...
