Creekbank Stories Curt Iles, Storyteller

November 2025 in the Pineywoods and along the Red River What does a spray bottle of “Poo Go” for bathroom odor and a box of kitchen matches have in common? Sister Colleen and Mom are their way to a “Housewarming” for our nephew and niece Carson and Allie Campbell. The Poo-Go is her gift. I told her I had an …

Uncle Sam: A Horse’s Tale, our illustrated children’s book, will gallop again before Christmas 2025! Stay tuned at www.creekbank.net and Facebook for updates.   Although Uncle Sam is a fictional work, it mentions actual place names and events from the colorful and overlooked history of our Louisiana Pineywoods,   Stay tuned for updates.

  Tuesday, November 4 Riding Shotgun   But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. -Jesus in John 15:26   If you grew up watching Westerns, you’re very familiar with the shotgun rider. He was the well-armed, grizzled guard …

    This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!   “A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met.” Photo: With my new girlfriend, Mrs. Lois Rollins, at Y-Not-Stop in Alexandria. I’m a friend collector. Any day I make a new friend is a good day. Yesterday, I was working at …

  This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!               “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 …

October 2025 Uncle Sam is getting ready to ride again Uncle Sam: A Horse’s Tale      

  Jots, Notes, and Sketches October 2025   From Journal 153 I’ll be sharing rough sketches and notes from cuurent Journal 153.   I’ll also be writing from/about the following photos: (Below)  Gone but never forgotten. Richard A. Rayburn. DeRidder native, American hero, and son of two of my dearest friends, Macon “Mac” Rathburn and Mabelle “Mamie” Rathburn.   Vietnam …

    Notes from the Creek September 2025   Notes on keeping a journal   One of the most beneficial lifetime habits is keeping a journal. There’s no wrong way to do it. Just write your story in your own way. From “Struck by Lightning”  in the upcoming Curt Iles book, A Broken Cup: Notes From a Fellow Struggler.   …

I’ll be at two events over the next two days: Thursday, September 18, Dry Creek Baptist Camp Community Catfish Lunch. Friday, September 19, La Camp Church of God Senior Adults Come by, and I’ll gladly sign copies of my books. Visit Amazon/Curt Iles Books to learn more. Two photos that say it all: a recent photo of Mom and me …

  Please scroll down to learn more about our recent books, Where I Come From and The Three Trees. Go to Amazon or Google “Curt Iles/Books.” A Look Under the Hood of A Broken Cup: Notes From a Fellow Struggler.     SW Louisiana Artist Tim Conner’s gifted artwork will be featured throughout A Broken Cup. Which tint catches your …

      Wednesday, 3 September 2025   1411 CDT (My grandson is in the Navy, so I now have to use military time.)   Today is an Important Day. I’ve mark it as a holiday on my I-Calendar. What is today’s significance? It’s hidden in the opening lines of the Temptations’ classic, “Poppa Was A Rolling Stone.”   Scroll down …

Along the Creek   Sketches and Notes from my Journal The key to life is persistence. Moving ahead. Always in the right direction. Onward. Always forward.

  My Mantra at 69 Stay Curious Be Amazed Share Moving Stories. That’s it. That’s what I do. I’ve never lost that child-like curiosity. How does that work? How’d you get here? Tell me more. Ask questions and listen, and you’ll learn so much about the world, especially people. We all love talking about ourselves and a simple nudge like, …

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   …