PinnedByron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceMy Summers Playing SoftballFor many years, I was an avid player of City League softball. Now, don’t get “avid” confused with being good. The truth is that my playing…Jun 6Jun 6
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceDigging Bait and Going FishingIt seems that I have been digging bait and going fishing all my life. In my case, that is about sixty-eight or so years.4d ago4d ago
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceBeing a Connoisseur of Fish BaitThere are so many kinds of “baits,” as one of my friends so aptly puts it, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to fish with or for.Sep 13Sep 13
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceBad Driving HabitsLast week, when I was leaving to attend a luncheon with some friends, I was delayed because of a wreck. I could see the collision as I…Sep 6Sep 6
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceIt’s All in a NameA dozen years back, I went on my annual pilgrimage to the Conant reunion.Aug 23Aug 23
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceTough Times and Small BusinessesMy mother lived through the Great Depression, and on occasion, we would talk about those times.Aug 19Aug 19
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceDriving and Bad BacksThings that happened to you in the past have a way of catching up with you later in life.Aug 15Aug 15
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceMy Brother EddieEddie was a unique child growing up; he was born two and a half months premature in 1954, way before today’s technology. It was a lot of…Aug 9Aug 9
Byron SpiresinThe Southern VoiceTaking the Long Way HomeSunday afternoon rides were a staple in our family. I can remember many Sundays after lunch when we loaded up in our old station wagon and…Aug 5Aug 5