Month: March 2017

Good Night, Delta Son

Thomas Rainer Lawrence September 6, 1939 – March 22, 2017   He was infuriating, exasperating, ill-tempered, impatient, opinionated, and foulmouthed. He was also a clever, funny, devoted, kind, generous, down-to-earth, practical, and wise counselor, mentor, and friend. Tom Lawrence was a study in contradiction and complexity. Tom left […]

Divine Little League

Once again, we’re hoping to bring some cheer to Tom Lawrence as he experiences this difficult time in his life. This is one of his charming stories (mostly true) that gives some insight into his childhood in the Mississippi Delta.   Divine Little League By Tom Lawrence It […]

The Canton Ladies’ Club

As many of you know, Tom is presently quite ill. So to help cheer him up a bit, Front Porch Press wanted to repost one of his earlier publications.  The Canton Ladies’ Club is a true story, recounted and skillfully embellished by Tom. Enjoy! The Canton Ladies’ Club by […]