Author: Rick Baldwin

Neat

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F%$#@&K

A short humor essay on why words like cussing, cursing, and swearing don’t quite fit—and a proposal for a better one.

Hey

A funny essay about the Southern obligation to greet everyone you encounter, even when it turns awkward, exhausting, or completely absurd.

For Better or for Worse

Posted by Rick Baldwin | Kernels |

A fast, funny true story about officiating a rogue wedding ceremony inside a crowded chapel at Cade’s Cove. One kiss, no permit, and a room full of tourists.

Namesake, for Pete’s Sake

Posted by Rick Baldwin | Kernels |

A short humor piece about celebrity names, confused strangers, and why sharing a famous name doesn’t come with a trust fund.

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