Helen Taylor

Blessings in Disguise: My Grandfather, the Fig Tree, and the Chicken Coop

My father hails from Letohatchee, a small rural town in Alabama. It epitomizes the charm of southern small towns, complete with a few stop signs, a dozen graveyards, and a shuttered post office. As a child, I found Letohatchee enchanting, especially during the annual Christmas tree lighting at the old post office, where locals gathered to sing carols and hold hands. It was a close-knit community where everyone knew each o

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