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Welcome to the March edition of Kudzu Monthly, an ezine that features
short stories, poetry, fine art, and informative articles on health,
history and true crime. This is a site for people who like to
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It Ain't Never Gonna
Happen This original, never-before published short story by Quinn Tyler Jackson relates the tale of a young man who wants to write a novel - if only he can maintain the discipline...
A Summer Anniversary On a first wedding anniversary day-trip to the country, Joan and Leonard meet a enigmatic American inventor who is friendly in "an old fashioned way." Join with this couple as they journey to Dunsdale Woods, where a mysterious ghost of the past helps Joan reconcile with her personal ghosts.
The Poetry of Janita Black
Returning to the pages of Kudzu Monthly, Janita Black brought us a sampling of her poetry that so impressed us that we immediately offered her the feature spot. Do you think that modern poetry is too abstract or too complicated to be enjoyed? If so, check out the clear, rhyming lyrics of the dozen poems in this monthly feauture.
Better known for his American poetry in the earlier chapters of "Leaves of Grass," Whitman served as a medic and nurse during the War between the South and the North. His poems during the war are less remembered and quoted than his earlier poems. Did you miss them? Here for your enjoyment and edification is a selection of poems from Walt Whitman's "Drum Taps."
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Mind Games 14 million elderly Americans will develop Alzheimer's senility in the next forty years, filling to overload already stressed nursing homes. For many, this scourge is one of the most worrying aspects of aging. Is there anything you or medical science can do to prevent this disease? Health columnist Lisa Binkley has researched this topic, and she's found some answers and some hope to lighten your worry. Elmer McCurty, Okie Outlaw One Oklahoma bad hombre (or outlaw wannabe) traveled in better circles after his death than he did before. You may be surprised how far that journey took him!
 America's Last Emperor The flamboyant-looking gentleman above is not a Rebel or Yankee soldier or officer. According to the 1880 US census, his occupation was listed as "Emperor." He was America's last and only, Norton I, the Emperor of America and Protector of Mexico.
This month's final photo
is the interior of a 1950's Coastal-Southern Rail Line
passenger car. The railroad is now called CSX, and the
time of passenger cars (as well as cabooses) has passed. Thank you for reading
Kudzu Monthly. It was our pleasure to publish this month's
issue. We'd, of course, like to see you back next month,
but before you go, take at look at this photo.
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