Twirling, Mr. Nugent, and Lessons in Excellence

I wrote this a while back, but I’ve been thinking about Mr. Nugent today and wanted to share it again. After all these years, he still holds a special place in my heart. He moved on to other towns and bigger bands, leaving a lasting impact wherever he went. He passed away a few months…

Second Samuel: The Current Play Offered by Sherman Community Players

Last night, Ray and I joined two friends to see Second Samuel by Pamela Parker, a play put on by the Sherman Community Players where our friend Darrah Dunn is the artistic director. The play takes place in Second Samuel, Georgia in the late 1940s and offers a window into small-town life in rural America….