By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Nov 7th, 2022
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE In early April, I saw an advertisement for The Judds: The Final Tour. A nostalgic pain hit my chest. My mom had, and still has, an old-school boombox in the entryway to the living room. At Christmastime, Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee bellowed from the speakers. And periodi...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Oct 4th, 2022
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Article by Meredith McKinnie My dad Larry had a lot of sayings while we were growing up. He would get low, down level with our faces to emphasize the importance of the words to follow. I’ve listened to more of them than I can remember, but the ones that resonate are those whose truth has […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Sep 7th, 2022
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article by Meredith McKinnie March marked a milestone. I turned 40. I remember my 30th birthday. I had a large, overly populated party at two locations. I felt high on life and anxious for a new decade. My twenties consisted of hard changes. My thirties brought positive life developments. I feel like...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Aug 1st, 2022
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article by Meredith McKinnie Our preschooler revels in social situations. She admits nervousness while on the way to school, but shortly after we slow down in the reduced speed zone, she plasters a smile across her face that charms strangers. I’m similar in that personal interactions don’t induce anx...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jul 1st, 2022
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article by Meredith McKinnie My profession affords me the opportunity to observe and interact with college freshmen. I teach in the Humanities, specifically writing and literature, and I relish that access to young people’s hearts and minds. They tell me what they’re thinking, and my job is to read a...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
May 29th, 2022
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article by Meredith McKinnie She had stood by her side years prior on her wedding day. And now it was her friend’s turn to exchange vows. The now bridesmaid wanted to give her best friend the day, the experience, the fairytale. For the sake of anonymity, we’ll call the now mother/best friend of the b...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
May 1st, 2022
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE images by ULM PHOTO SERVICES I’ve attended 15 graduation ceremonies at our local university. Only two of them recognized me. One of the duties of faculty members is an annual appearance at one of the three graduation ceremonies each academic year. You may have noticed us ...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Mar 31st, 2022
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article by Meredith McKinnie Two friends were combining households. It’s exciting, blending possessions, weaving two lives together. But when it comes later in life, when it’s not as much a new start as it is a fresh start, moving in together comes with a lot of physical stuff. Both friends had lived...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Mar 1st, 2022
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article by Meredith McKinnie As we gathered our Bibles and purses and rushed toward the door, my friend’s mother yelled, “I hope you put on your face.” We were late for Sunday night services and my friend rolled her eyes in protest. “ We don’t have time. Let’s go,” I said. Every car ride felt [&helli...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Feb 1st, 2022
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by Meredith McKinnie A bout nine years ago, before my husband and toddlers, I was more footloose and fancy free. I adored the nightlife – not the typical club scene, but the more relaxed pub environment. I enjoyed the freedom to just be for hours amongst others my age and well above. Ironically...
