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:

Something’s Rotten August 15, 2011
In nations where the will to win and the courage to work are subverted by inducements not to compete and win … something’s rotten
Sweet Melon Revenge August 13, 2011
Outsmarting Gravy Chin, Eating Watermelons and picking Cotton
What Angels Eat August 8, 2011
If you want to make the Dog Days of summer more tolerable, go to the Farmers Market, buy a watermelon, and enjoy what angels eat.
Miss Lena, Junior’s Dead! August 6, 2011
I idolized comic book characters, including Batman and Robin, Spider Man, Plastic Man, and Wonder Woman, but my number-one hero was Superman
My Guys August 1, 2011
Men and women in uniform devote their lives to protecting others, they are America’s true heroes. For the hard, dangerous work they do, they deserve to be honored, supported and loved
Don’t Fish When Mama Says Don’t July 30, 2011
Tales of fishing...
Bureau-Rats July 25, 2011
FDA’s bullying bureaucrats, exercising virtually unlimited discretionary powers
Lagoon Bass July 23, 2011
Monarch of the Mississippi Delta swamp hole
Abe The Dealmaker July 18, 2011
Abraham’s abilities as the quintessential dealmaker
Drawing Out Leviathan July 16, 2011
My faith in Jason Lucas led to drawing out leviathan
Green-uns July 12, 2011
Spider's Webb, caught stealing plums
Yo’ Country Cousin July 9, 2011
Sabrina, I’m mighty proud to be yo’ country cousin.”
Dreamers And Doers July 4, 2011
Following ones dreams, provides the only hope of achieving success
Americanism July 2, 2011
Real, patriotic Americans — those who honor their country on Independence Day — must unite to reassert what will not countenance such evils: Americanism
Born American June 27, 2011
I will thank God for one of the greatest blessings of all: The blessing of being born American
Peanut Lady’s Paradise June 25, 2011
God bless America, my home, sweet home … the peanut lady’s paradise
Just E-Madgin June 20, 2011
Simple but profound philosophy
Can We Puh-leez Have Reverence! June 19, 2011
Although many years have passed since Satan deployed us as delegates of disruption, I can still hear Ichabod screaming above the congregational chaos
Unlikely Angel June 13, 2011
Sergeant Major Henry Dawkins: an unlikely angel
Not A Bed Of Roses June 6, 2011
Mississippi Delta folk are raised up to maintain dignity and poise
Living Forever May 30, 2011
Life, Growing Old, Immortality
Sturm Und Drang May 23, 2011
Americans are now experiencing tremendous storm and stress
Die Prayin’ May 16, 2011
“I want to die prayin’, because if I die prayin’, I won’t die sinnin’"
As Domino Thought May 14, 2011
Lord gave us dogs, not only to be loving companions, but also to be a most effective salve for aching hearts
Planted By The Waters May 13, 2011
School Teachers: Pledge of Allegiance as the flag was raised. Bowed with us as we prayed each morning
You Are A Diamond May 9, 2011
Gloria, of all precious gems, diamonds are the most beautiful. They get that way after being hardened by eons of pressure
Foolish Mistakes April 25, 2011
Flying, aviators, pilot’s license, air traffic controller
Pierced Hands April 18, 2011
Devil, you will taste eternal defeat; I taste death, but will arise again to free men from your hateful bondage
Easter Hands April 14, 2011
Jaybird and his stories, Savior, Messiah, Son of Man
If You Want To Be With Me April 11, 2011
Jaybird, Love, New Shoes, Steel Cable