And Come Again

The Country Writer A Southerner’s View of Then and Now
  • For decades, columnist John Moore’s family did business with Ashdown Hardware, pictured here in 1980. Photo credit: John Moore
    For decades, columnist John Moore’s family did business with Ashdown Hardware, pictured here in 1980. Photo credit: John Moore
  • And Come Again
    And Come Again

    Today, we tap a few spots on our smartphones and whatever we want is brought to our front door. Usually the next day.

    Takes a lot of the hassle out of doing business. It also takes a lot of the people out of doing business.

    I have no relationships with anyone at Amazon. I’m guessing that you don’t either. But growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, everyone had relationships with everyone else. Every town …