Jimmy Reed

[em]Jimmy Reed is an Oxford, Mississippi resident, Ole Miss and Delta State University alumnus, Vietnam Era Army Veteran, former Mississippi Delta cotton farmer and ginner, author, and retired college teacher. Other books by Jimmy Reed include [strong]The Jaybird Tales[/strong]. Copies, including personalized autographs, can be reserved by notifying the author via email (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).[/em]

Most Recent Articles by Jimmy Reed:

This Beats All May 1, 2018

“This beats all, Jaybird. I’ve got a farm manager who sells blue eggs laid by hens from a foreign country that understand him when he speaks English.”

Gravy Chin April 20, 2018

“We got a free melon, we got our money back, and best of all, we outsmarted that man: Gravy Chin"

There’s No Such Thing As A Free Ride April 11, 2018

“When I told your father that I would see to it that you earned your pay, he and I wanted to be sure you learned this lesson: There’s no such thing as a free ride.”

I Won’t Die Sinning March 12, 2018

I have never forgotten the story Jaybird told us that rainy evening. Whether it’s raining or not on my last day, I hope to die praying

Can And Will March 2, 2018

Uncertainty, doubt, and fear can never be defeated until those negatives — Can’t and Couldn’t — are replaced by these positives: Can and Will

A Crawfish Cook Calamity February 20, 2018

“Tio Amo”, Two Words that Lasted a Lifetime for my Grandparents February 10, 2018

Mr. and Mrs. Menotti celebrated Valentine’s Day 70 times

You’ll Love Flying The Pup January 30, 2018

Thankful to be alive, I shut down the engine, squeezed my sweaty, shaking body out of the cockpit, staggered toward my pickup, and vowed never again to fly an ultra-light

Slick Willy January 20, 2018

I would have taken $10 for that fleabag, but along came this woman with no money sense who is now the proud owner of the lyingest dog that ever lived: Slick Willy

Guv’nuh January 11, 2018

Growing up on the Mississippi Delta with Guv’nuh the Doberman pinscher

It Is Well, It Is Well, With My Soul December 24, 2017

A peace beyond explanation swept over me, and a favorite hymn came to mind

Conquer Yourself First December 7, 2017

Conquer yourself first — then the unkindness of others won’t conquer you

The Most Perfect Christmas Gift November 27, 2017

With moistened eyes, I held the Bible close and with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and peace, realized what the girls had given me: the most perfect Christmas gift.

There’s No Such Thing As Good Gossip November 16, 2017

Malicious gossip enthralls listeners; sensationalized storytelling enthralls readers

A Blessing Above All Others November 6, 2017

While we Americans should enjoy being with loved ones and eating delicious food on Thanksgiving Day, we must not neglect to kneel and thank the one true God of the universe for freedom: a blessing above all others

Socialism’s Big Lie October 27, 2017

“The greatest good for the greatest number” really is: Socialism’s big lie

Their Just Deserts October 18, 2017

Sir Winston Churchill: “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.”

Mohican Molly October 8, 2017

Fellow warriors, it is my honor to present to you the newest member of our band: Mohican Molly.

You’re An Insolent Jerk! September 28, 2017

“Dad, I will not apologize,” she scowled. “Your ‘offend the offender’ classroom strategy is draconian, reprehensible, outmoded, and shameful.” Click, buzz.

Green-uns September 18, 2017

The Love Song Of J. Alfred Prufrock

The Dunleithians September 7, 2017

The Dunleithians mustered for war councils once or twice a month, depending on how often their parents allowed them to camp out

Peggy Pokechop August 30, 2017

When it came to poise, manners, and etiquette, no porker outperformed Mademoiselle Pokechop.

Neanderthals August 18, 2017

Way out in the farthest, least populated back reaches of the Mississippi Delta, rows of wrecked automobiles, engines, transmissions, and tires crisscrossed a huge junkyard owned by four brothers

Cookin’ And Eatin’ Crawdads August 9, 2017

“Ain’t nothing better than cookin’ and eatin’ crawdads.”

Some As Grace; Some As Mercy July 31, 2017

Parents who spend too much time searching the sidewalks of monetary wealth and material gain often end up bereft of those far more valuable “coins” the Lord is always spreading before His children: Some as grace; some as mercy.

Crime Never Pays July 20, 2017

Once again, my beloved old mentor taught me an unforgettable life lesson: Crime never pays

The Paper Towel Pilot July 10, 2017

After my explanation, restrained silence gave way to guffaws

God Bless You, Montague June 29, 2017

“Let us not weary in well doing; in due season, we shall reap….”

Persistence Always Pays June 19, 2017

Thinning Cotton, Growing up on the Mississippi Delta

Humongous SOB June 9, 2017

Sapphire-scaled omnivorous bushwhacker