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Back to His Roots
Back to His Roots

Loading my three children into the car to take the oldest to school in the early morning is usually a pretty somber and quiet routine. However, sometimes my kids have the craziest conversations. Recently my daughter, who is five, asked, “What are we doing today?” This is a common question for her to ask, as lots of times she runs errands with me or visits friends. On this day, though, we were going to check out Marmilu Farms, a recently established farm in Jackson raising organic animals.

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StoriesChris PashleyVol. 2 Issue 1, Jackson TN, Tennessee, West Tennessee, farm, Marmilu Farms, Chris Pashley, Courtney Searcy, Katie Howerton, Caleb Curlin, Betsy Curlin, family, hometown, food, 4-H, army, agriculture, pigs, pork, organic, sheep, goats, animals, dogs, daughters, chickens, eggs, nature, hormone-free, local, local food, local business, local shop, Food Inc., Jackson Central-Merry High School, JCM, Joel Salatin, Polyface, livestock, soil, Farmers' Market, West Tennessee Farmers' Market, meat, Rosecreek Farms, A Night of Storytelling, A Night of Storytelling Spring 2016
The Man Behind the Beard
The Man Behind the Beard

I walk into Rafferty’s and approach the hostess desk, informing them that I have a meeting with Santa. I am pointed in his direction without much hesitation, and he isn't difficult to spot. He wears a traditional Santa hat, and his coat is draped over a chair next to him. We exchange a firm and welcoming handshake as I pull up my chair. I take in the details of his extravagant red and gold paisley vest and a vintage cream shirt, along with his red pants and bells on his boots. I am impressed with his attire.

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StoriesAnthony KirkJackson TN, Tennessee, Anthony Kirk, Christmas, holiday, holidays, Santa, Rafferty's, Gold's Gym, volunteer, Tail Wagger'z, Salvation Army, John Singleton, army, veteran, Vietnam War, military, General Shoe Co., JCPenny, Goldsmith's, Sears, family, children, kids, elderly