Emitt
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When you can stand tall in the face of failure,And see each setback as a chance to learn;When you can face your fears without wavering,Yet understand the wisdom in concern; When you can listen more than you are speaking,And find the truth in views you don’t embrace;When you can help another who is struggling,Without expecting… Read more
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The late June sun was bearin’ down somethin’ fierce on the old wooden dock where Jessup Reed and I sat with our lines cast into the slow-movin’ waters of Paint Rock River in Jackson County. High above, a group of buzzards circled lazy-like against the clear blue sky, their dark wings spread wide as… Read more
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Introduction: The Mystique of Buzzard DustIn the rich tapestry of American folk traditions, few substances have acquired the peculiar mystique that surrounds “buzzard dust.” This enigmatic material—associated with turkey vultures (*Cathartes aura*) and black vultures (*Coragyps atratus*), collectively known as “buzzards” in many parts of the United States—represents a fascinating intersection of natural observation, medicinal… Read more
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Definition: A metaphorical term describing a person who exhibits the intense, compulsive behaviors associated with substance addiction, but directed toward creative pursuits. Like someone addicted to cocaine, a “cokehead of creativity” experiences euphoric highs during inspired creative periods, develops tolerance requiring increasingly intense creative experiences, suffers withdrawal when unable to create, and often sacrifices personal… Read more
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I always say good when I’m asked how I’m doin’,Cause this always leaves.. room for improvin.. Emmitt Owens Read more
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