Jerry Barksdale

Jerry Barksdale

Never judge a lawyer by his cover
December 26, 2008
Honeymooners by proxy overcame obstacles I figured I was pretty cool. I could inhale without coughing, exhale through my nose and steer my green and white ‘55 Chevy while resting my elbow out the window.
December 12, 2008
Honeymooners, by proxy, overcame obstacles
December 12, 2008
Voice not from angel of his better nature My good friend, Robert Dunnavant Jr. died in 1995. I miss him. We were great pals except when we were having a spat.
December 4, 2008
Avoid gun-toting women, mean horses and Harleys It’s important to the mental health of guys that we perceive ourselves as real men. However, being macho is expensive and can be dangerous. I know from experience.
November 17, 2008
Getting kicked off the gravy train When I was kid we lived in a tenant house with no indoor plumbing, owned no car and made a half-bale of cotton per acre.

“Young’n, this gravy train we’re rid’n won’t last forever,” Daddy often said.
October 20, 2008
Taunting trout is a justifiable defense I may be the world’s champ trout angler.

Trout anglers are different from regular fishermen who spit on their hooks for good luck. They don’t dig worms, bait minnows or eat Beanie Weenies while fishing. No way!

They sip scotch whiskey, tie flies and attend school on how to cast a fly rod. They don’t call themselves fishermen; they are anglers.
October 6, 2008
Defending the legacy of Roy, Gene and Hoppy

When I was a kid I believed that Roy Rogers was “King of the Cowboys” and that Trigger was “the world’s smartest horse in the movies.”
September 20, 2008
What did you say? Dodged bullet on that one
August 9, 2008
Dream canoe trip ends in 'spectacular landing' We unloaded at a small ferry and buckled on life preservers while Mike slid the canoe into the swift current and held it steady.

Being a gentleman, I let Pat board first.

“Hey, lady! Turn around, you’re seated backward,” said Mike. “I thought you had experience.”

Big deal! Anyone can get confused about directions. I pushed off.
July 28, 2008
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