Creekbank Blog

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 …

  We’d love for you to sign up for our weekly newsletter. It’s about the Mission of Creekbank Stories to Share Moving Stories that Encourage and Inspire. There’s always more at the Creek.   www.creekbank.net     QUOTES AND SNIPPETS I’ve always been a collector of quotes and pithy sayings. They motivate me and serve as road signs to keep my …

I’ll be on KPLC TV 7 (Lake Charles) in the morning (Monday, June 23) I’m so honored to be on Sunrise 7 with SW LA icon John Bridges during his final week at Channel 7. John is not only one of the most recognizable faces in SW La but also one of the most respected. John is always fun to …

I’m making notes to remind myself of some truths NOTES TO MYSELF On Sleep “Fatigue makes a coward of us all.” “Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap.” I’ve found that one of the keys to my mental health is getting enough sleep and rest. In our modern age of electricity (our ancestors went to …

The Rich Life of Franklin Miller   “When an old man dies, a library burns down.” -African Proverb   When I heard of the death of Franklin Miller earlier this week, this African proverb came to mind. So much knowledge, wisdom, and love were lost. Franklin Miller lived a full life in ninety years.  As I read his obituary and …

  Saying Goodbye. My Grandson, Jack Iles, begins his journey tomorrow to Annapolis and the US Naval Academy. He is pictured with my friend Andy Magee. Andy is a retired captain, LCU professor, and Pastor of our homeless church, Church on the Levee. How do I feel? Proud, Extremely Emotional, Hopeful, Prayerful, and 100 other emotions. We’ll see him at …

  We’d love for you to sign up for our weekly newsletter. It’s about the Mission of Creekbank Stories to Share Moving Stories that Encourage and Inspire. Life Long Learning.   “Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭23‬:‭12” NLT‬‬   I’m early 69 and still have that burning desire to learn. I hope I never …

This is part of my life plan. “My greatest legacy will be my sons and grandchildren. Therefore I will invest my time, love, and money in them.” So that is exactly what I want to do. My goal is to pour my life in their “buckets.” I’ll be sharing about my buckets all week. There’s always more at The Creek. …

“A Time to Talk” A Robert Frost favorite. I recalled this poem yesterday when I was visiting on Clayton Iles Road in Dry Creek: “A Time to Talk” When a friend calls to me from the road And slows his horse to a meaning walk, I don’t stand still and look around On all the hills I haven’t hoed, And …

  Father’s Day Book Signings This Weekend. Friday, June 13 Vintage Girl DeRidder. 5-7 pm 111 W First St Vintage Girl Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ai2HzBsqi/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Saturday, June 14 Nichols DeQuincy 9-11 am Dry Creek Foreman’s Grocery 1-2 pm A personally autographed book makes a memorable Father’s Day gift: “To Tom Smith Happy Father’s Day 2025 Curt Iles” I’ll be signing copies …

    My latest book, The Three Trees, is the perfect Father’s Day gift. You can order today on Amazon and receive your copy within 3-4 days. Order now at Amazon/Curt Iles Books While you’re at it, consider buying a stack of our Creekbank Books. Most of our sixteen titles are available on Amazon. A package of our books will …

  There’s always more at the Creek.   www.creekbank.net Today is Friday, June 6, 2025 D-Day +81 Never forget. Always remember. Filling My Buckets with Time and Love   This weekend I’ll have one of life’s greatest gifts: I’ll rub elbows with each of our nine grandchildren. I don’t want to take it for granted. Two are leaving the family circle. …