All posts by Pettus Read
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Pettus Read | May 8, 2021
A Look Back at 1921 and the Formation of the Tennessee Farm Bureau
In 1921, the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation was formed to defend, protect, promote, and develop the interest of...
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Pettus Read | October 27, 2020
The Great Pumpkin Thief
Jack-o'-lantern thievery was a major sport on Halloween night, with trying to catch who stole your pumpkin running...
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Pettus Read | November 15, 2019
Remember November
Savor your leftover dressing before putting Frosty up on the roof.
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Pettus Read | April 29, 2019
Moonlight on the Horizon
Pettus Read bids readers a fond farewell.
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Pettus Read | February 1, 2019
A True Sunday Driver
Uncle Sid and Aunt Sadie's weekend tradition faces interruptions.
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Pettus Read | December 1, 2018
Christmas Decorations: Why Do We Do It?
What makes us put giant plastic holiday candles on our front porches, or 8-foot Santas hooked to electric...
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Pettus Read | August 6, 2018
Captain Oblivious
Reminiscing about passing the time watching tumblebugs
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Pettus Read | May 4, 2018
A Good Summer Night’s Sleep
Uncle Sid offers some neighborly advice for solving problems.
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Pettus Read | February 11, 2018
The Game of Tellyphone
Uncle Sid gets lessons in texting and social media.
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Pettus Read | November 20, 2017
Here Comes Santy Claus
Is the mysterious man in red really a farmer?