Creekbank Stories Curt Iles, Storyteller

Thoughts from the Pineywoods: “Lewis, we’re going to get you a fat woman. First, she’ll know how to cook, keep you warm when it’s cold, and she’ll give you shade on those hot Louisiana days.” -“Aunt Mat” Turner. There was never anyone quite like Madeline “Aunt Mat” Turner. I loved her dearly. There’s always more at The Creek. www.creekbank.net   …

                  “Where I Come From“ has become a favorite among our faithful readers. You can purchase copies in Paper, Hardback, and Kindle eBook at Amazon.com/Curt Iles Books.         Purchase your copy of The Three Trees at Amazon.com/Curt Iles/Books  Our SW Louisiana Weatherman, Rob Robin   Wednesday, July 30 “But Rob …

    From my latest book, “The Three Trees.” How everyone likes to hear their spoken: The Lone Ranger Names: Like I said, it’s the sweetest sound in the world. Your name. Spoken by a friend, loved one, or masked rider. Two questions: Great debateo “is ‘HiYo’ or ‘HiHo’? What does “kemi sabe” mean?     Names matter even if …

A word from Curt Remembrance. It’s a good word. Today, I’m remembering my precious grandmother, Pearl Stockwell Iles. Today would be her 101st birthday. She was MaMa Pearl to me, and she filled my life with love. I speak for all of her wide family.  MaMa filled our lives with her love.     I thought of MaMa Pearl often …

  These are the memoirs of my grandmother, Pearl Stockwell Iles. Overview of the life of Pearl Iles   Preface by Bill Iles     Page 1 Page 2   Page  3 Page 4   Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9   Page  10 Page 11 Page  12   Page 13 Page  14   Page 15 …

Hey SW La. Friends: join us tomorrow (Friday) in Downtown Sulphur from 3-6 at the Cottage Co-Op Shops on S Huntington.   I’ll be visiting and signing copies of all my books including “The Three Trees” and “Where I Come From.”   I’d appreciate it if you’d share this post to your FB feed.   Thanks for being part of …

Word Press File: <speaking>  as of 1 July   Curt Iles is a storyteller. He believes that a compelling story can move the hearts of listeners.   Curt Iles is a popular speaker to groups.   His combination of humor and tenderness is found throughout his stories.the perfect mix of humor and poignancy. With years of entertaining and motivating audiences, …

The Radical Words of Jesus Luke 6:27-31. Let’s get this out of the way: Jesus was a radical. A rebel. If you don’t believe that, ask that motley crew of Pharisee reporters who followed along, trying to trap Jesus in his teaching. He was a radical. A rebel. That’s one of the things I’ve always loved about the Lord Jesus. …

See Dirt, Throw Seeds If you see dirt, throw seeds. If you see seeds, water them.   Swahili Your statement means: Ukiona udongo,  panda mbegu. Ukiona mbegu mwangia maji. “Maji” is water in Swahili. That is what our lives should be about: sowing seeds. Gospel seeds Seeds of Kindness Seeds of Generosity Seeds of Compassion The list could go on …

      We’ll be sharing new stories over the next six days. I’ve been storing up some good ones. Stay tuned at www.creekbank.net Shooting 6-Shot I grew up in a squirrel-hunting culture. Crooked Bayou Swamp, as well as Dry Creek Swamp, were prime hunting spots before the Hurricanes and hunting leases. At school, we always compared notes after the …

                  “Where I Come From“ has become a favorite among our faithful readers. You can purchase copies in Paper, Hardback, and Kindle eBook at Amazon.com/Curt Iles Books.         Purchase your copy of The Three Trees at Amazon.com/Curt Iles/Books          The Mission of Creekbank Stories is to share moving …

Sugartown Watermelons I grew up in eastern Beauregard Parish, the home of Sugartown Watermelons. Our loamy sandy soil is perfect for melons. What a perfect name for a variety of melon. A Sugartown Watermelon. It makes my mouth water. Sugartown is a crossroads (La 112 and La 113) village that was once a thriving community on the road between Alexandria …

Created for goosd works    Ephesians 2: 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.   “Do all …

  3 Reasons Why I Carry a Compass.   STAY IN TOUCH: We’d love for you to sign up for our Weekly Newsletter. You can also follow us at the Creekbank Facebook Page. There’s always more at The Creek.   www.creekbank.net Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And …