Rice is a staple diet for many people.

Lyrical. Poetry about the Mississippi River.

Nature poetry describing cotton plantations along the Mississippi River in Louisiana.

Poetry about my home. Louisiana, nature poetry.

Earthquakes hit the US – the inevitable future.

Spring melt could have long-term implications.

A short story written for a creative writing class last semester.

Learn about the formation of a meander in the lower course of a river.

An assignment for American Literature. The Criteria: Mention something of the Mississippi River, use figurative language, 1-3 pages. I ended up getting 25 out of 25. She said it was good… see what you think.

Dad and I used to go fishing often, but one Saturday in 1970 stands out as an especially exciting day.