by James Heflin | Jun 6, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal
I never intended to cover the wild hog beat. My parents were born in Arkansas, however, so perhaps it’s destiny. Perhaps I’m destiny’s child? It’s early. Anyway. (For earlier hog news, see this or that).Thanks to the latest monster pig killed...
by James Heflin | Jun 7, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal
Eleven-year-old Jamison Stone shoots old friend of giant hog he recently downed. The giant pig, whose name was Fred, used to cavort with a chihuahua, at least when he wasn’t being irate about a lack of hog slop. Stone recently learned the whereabouts of that...
by James Heflin | Jun 12, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal
I’ve been having a pig crisis. The monster pig just slain in ‘Bama came from Heflin, Ala. I have therefore been a bit concerned about the nature of my own connection to giant pigs. Much of my extended family is Arkansan, and as you may know, the University...
by James Heflin | Jun 13, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal
I’ve long been a fan of Douglas Hofstadter. His writings on creativity, math, music, consciousness and humanity (among other subjects) are often astounding. A lot of people get scared off at a quick glance, but his fascinations with what might seem maddening...
by James Heflin | Jun 15, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal
They shouldn’t let Mr. 28 Percent dress himself. If you saw this guy out in the wild, would you let him take charge of, say, your hot dog stand? Note especially the Scottish Terrier baseball cap. I guess he shops at truck stops.The only good thing you can say is...