Thomas R. Ruffin

Work on a project I began about two years ago has begun anew.  I am currently taking a look at placing Aliceville back at the forefront insofar as an effort at a novel is concerned.  Though Mudhole is still underway it has evolved from the novel mold to a collection of writings .. poetry and some short stories.  A few of the characters I had in mind for Mudhole will flourish rather nicely in Aliceville ... as will a few of the themes.  In essence, as writers are prone to do, I have changed my mind ... again.  It probably won't be the last.

On other fronts -- It is deer season and Wayne is in heaven.  He is happy to report that he has stopped drinking.  I'm not so certain that this pleases me for now I have no drinkin' buddy in Wahalak, MS ... unless G.Y. shows up .. then it's on .. but on most occasions there would be no one other than Wayne there to engage in worldy conversations with.  Who with, pray tell, will I now discuss important matters?  Nevertheless, I am happy for Wayne.  He has also lost weight and say that he's feeling better than ever.

The children are doing well and one more semester at the college is behind us.

So, now ....... back to work