Tag: fiction
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In Honor of My Mother, Lelia Hilda McGill, On What Would Be Her 112th Birthday
On November 20, 2025, my mother, Lelia Hilda McGill, would have turned 112 years old. Though she has been gone for many years, her life, strength, and remarkable spirit continue to shape me every single day. This is my tribute to the woman who gave me life—and taught me how to live it. A Childhood…
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Growing Up on a Farm in Greene County, Mississippi: The Foundation of My Life
A reflection by Roy Pearson I grew up on a small farm in rural Greene County, Mississippi, during the 1950s—a world far removed from the conveniences and noise that surround us today. Ours was a life of hard work, simple pleasures, deep roots, and lessons that would quietly shape the direction of my entire life.…
The Curious Pilgrim 