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The Spirituality of Friday Night Lights Buck Jones Outspoken September 24, 2021 0It is that time of year again; when the air becomes crisp in the evening, and the panoply of crape...
Voyage, Voyage: A Local’s Guide to Traveling France Buck Jones Outspoken September 10, 2021 0It was 1987, and I was “studying” French at a language school in the middle of France. The truth is...
Lemonade for 25 Cents Buck Jones Outspoken August 20, 2021 0If you want to get a true measure of how a country views life, look no further than summertime. Perhaps...
Papers Please! Buck Jones Outspoken August 6, 2021 0Beginning in August, France will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for anyone who wishes to go to a restaurant,...
Becoming Southern Buck Jones Outspoken July 21, 2021 0Recently, I was back in the United States — Texas, to be exact — and as any Texan will tell...
Buck’s Losers Buck Jones Outspoken June 24, 2021 0If you grew up in the South and are of a certain age, you might remember a particular weekly radio...
Space Cowboy Buck Jones Outspoken June 3, 2021 0My husband has long had a fascination with space, perhaps inspired by his favorite musician David Bowie’s iconic songs, “Starman”...
When in Malta Buck Jones Culture May 20, 2021 0Our last night in Malta, my husband and I took a city bus from our hotel to the citadel village...
Culture Shock Buck Jones Outspoken May 6, 2021 0I recently returned to the United States. It was my first visit back “home” in almost two years, my annual...
Hello, Espadrilles! Buck Jones Outspoken April 22, 2021 0A couple of weeks ago here in Paris the weather took a turn. Whereas on Saturday we needed to have...
I Swear! Buck Jones Outspoken April 8, 2021 0Prior to my move to Paris, you might be forgiven for ever thinking that I grew up in a Christian...