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Month: October 2019

Jim Crow Justice – John Henry Johnson

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 ~ Bobill Weaver ~ Leave a comment

Jim Crow Justice        John Henry Johnson The old gray-haired back woman Sat on a porch across the street, Legs dangling over the side – wailing. Lordy Mercy - Lordy Mercy, she wailed: That’s my only boy (she pointed) Laying over there in his own blood Soaking up the ground. Lordy Mercy - What can … Continue reading Jim Crow Justice – John Henry Johnson

Famous Poems About Death

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 ~ Bobill Weaver ~ Leave a comment

Below are the final stanzas from three famous poems about death. The first two poets see death in a positive light, an experience not to be dreaded, as by most people, but one to accept - the first with defiance, the other with anticipated pleasure. Emily Dickins describes her own death in terms of what … Continue reading Famous Poems About Death

Red Carr – Toomsboro’s Elderly Gentleman

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 ~ Bobill Weaver ~ Leave a comment

This tribute to Red Carr is mostly from my memories while growing up in Toomsboro and from conversations with Red and his wife Geraldine in the last several years. I hope that some of you will share your memories of Red which will add to my mine - especially those who have had the privilege … Continue reading Red Carr – Toomsboro’s Elderly Gentleman

Toomsboro Georgia’s Unpopular Hero – UPDATE

October 8, 2019October 9, 2019 ~ Bobill Weaver ~ 1 Comment

This is the view of the Toomsboro School Building made from about where the Ivey family lived. The truck is parked to the entrance that leads to the principal's office - where Mr. Leverett wielded his infamous paddle. This story is true to the best of my recollection in every important detail. I invite those … Continue reading Toomsboro Georgia’s Unpopular Hero – UPDATE

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