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elf-identity has, seemingly, become a revonIwhadn’t orC yrgivreJ yB big deal in recent years. en it much thought throughout my lifetime, having identified myself as a Jerry Crownover is husband, father and farmer for the past a farmer and former 40 years or so. But, I do know that other people professor of Agriculture identify me with other words that I don’t usually Education at Missouri and consciously associate with myself. State University. He is a It’s not uncommon to run into former students native of Baxter County, I taught at both the high school and college levArkansas, and an el and they certainly look upon me as a teacher. author and professional People that I’ve never met before often come up speaker. To contact Jerry, to me at meetings, fairs, or even in restaurants and go to ozarksfn.com and ask, “Aren’t you that writer from the magazines?” click on ‘Contact Us.’ I’m always taken a little aback, because I certainly don’t feel like I’m a writer, and my old grammar teachers surely turn over in their graves when that question is asked. I was even introduced, recently, at a meeting where I had been invited to speak, as a humorist. I’m not even sure I know what that means, but it really made me think about how different people, in different situations, identify me in ways I would never have guessed. Just the other morning, at the convenience store where all of us locals gather for coffee and gossip, I observed a stranger jump out of his car and hurriedly walk towards the entrance. I thought I could tell from his rapid gait, his intentions, and, sure enough, he quickly raced to the back of the store, where the restrooms are located. Just as quickly, he trotted back to the cashier and asked, “Is there someone in the men’s room or could it have been locked when the door closed?” The cashier politely told him that she had just seen someone go in a minute ago. As the gentleman squirmed, and the color drained from his face, I suggested, “I don’t think the ladies’ room is occupied, so if you want to identify as a woman for a few minutes, none of us will tell.” — Continued on Page 6
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