Monthly Archives: April 2020

Paying tribute to Grandpa, the most grateful man I’ve known

Posted on April 21, 2020 by CharliesTrail

On Saturday, April 18, my grandfather Marshall Cheek Kidd passed away. He had just turned 97, and, for the first time, was really starting to feel his age. The life of the party was slowing down, both physically and mentally. … Continue reading →

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Let laughter and positivity carry you through this difficult time

Posted on April 8, 2020 by CharliesTrail

“Blow up your TV. Throw away your paper. Go to the country. Build you a home. Plant a little garden. Eat a lotta peaches. Try and find Jesus, on your own.” – John Prine, “Spanish Pipedream” Well, it’s Holy Week, … Continue reading →

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Local musicians, artists go “live” to lift spirits

Posted on April 1, 2020 by CharliesTrail

It was February of 2007. I was in New Orleans with my friend Daniel – a native – celebrating his first Mardi Gras after Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the impassioned city, its impact still widely spread. Daniel’s home had significant … Continue reading →

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