“You see that notch, right there on that mountain?” Jack said, extending his arm. “Look through it. See that ridge behind it? That is where the Spanish buried their gold.”... Continue Reading →
Ventana – Short Story
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To the Point – Short Story
Chris began to question the wisdom of his trip. It had been just three days since Hurricane Katrina struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast, leaving more destruction than he had anticipated.... Continue Reading →
I’m still here
First, I want to apologize to all my readers for leaving you in the dark. It is true I have not posted anything on this site for over a year.... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Mississippi Gulf Coast – Part Seven
We started our hike today at six o’clock in the morning to try to avoid the oppressive heat that had engulfed South Mississippi. There was to be no shade along... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Mississippi Gulf Coast – Part Six
It had threatened to rain on previous sections of this hike, but so far, we were spared a deluge - not so lucky today. The forecast predicted morning showers, so... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Mississippi Gulf Coast – Part Five
We met again at Sharkheads in Biloxi to begin the fifth leg of our hike across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and were joined by Sue, a friend of Gail’s, who... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Mississippi Gulf Coast – Part Four
I had fallen behind Gail, Charlie, and Marcia as we walked through the City of Ocean Springs at the beginning of the fourth leg of our hike across the Mississippi... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Mississippi Gulf Coast – Part Three
We started up on the east side of Fountainbleau Beach, directly across the outlet of Graveline Bayou, where we stopped last. A brisk breeze was coming off the sound and... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Mississippi Gulf Coast – Part Two
The skies were grey and threatened rain over Mary Walker Bayou just north of the Gautier (GOH-chay) City Park, the starting point for the next leg of our hike across... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Mississippi Gulf Coast – Part One
Note: This is the first part of a series to chronicle a hike across the Mississippi Gulf Coast by four friends over several weeks. “They be your women?” Charlie and... Continue Reading →