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Pettus Read columns reminisce about growing up in rural Tennessee and discuss current events using Southern humor. Characters appearing in his stories include Uncle Sid and Aunt Sadie.
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February 1, 2019
A True Sunday Driver
Uncle Sid and Aunt Sadie's weekend tradition faces interruptions.
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October 31, 2018
Remember November
Savor your leftover dressing before putting Frosty up on the roof.
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August 6, 2018
Captain Oblivious
Reminiscing about passing the time watching tumblebugs
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May 4, 2018
A Good Summer Night’s Sleep
Uncle Sid offers some neighborly advice for solving problems.
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February 11, 2018
The Game of Tellyphone
Uncle Sid gets lessons in texting and social media.
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November 20, 2017
Here Comes Santy Claus
Is the mysterious man in red really a farmer?
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October 31, 2017
Testing, Testing
Perspectives from an MRI experience.
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August 10, 2017
Beware the Whistler
Living to tell the tale of a Halloween haunting.
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June 6, 2017
How To Make a Tomato Sandwich – or Mater Saminch
Pettus Read explains the difference between Tennessee tomato sandwiches and 'mater saminches.
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May 7, 2017
Going to the Mattresses
Some household chores just take two people, no matter what.