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Wow! Although I've been "to and through" Hattiesburg before, today's trip led me to believe that those earlier visits, those that kept me on the main drag, didn't come come close to giving me the true Hattiesburg experience! Main Street Books is a treasure tucked into the historic district and, goodness, what a welcome they extended. Diane,  and her staff, (her lovely mom and neice, Amy) had a full-out

Driving into Natchez, MS always feels like I'm stepping back into time. It's not just the beautiful historic homes and buildings dotting Canal Street, though this grand old lady is a charming and accomplished hostess who knows full well how to whisk her visitors into days gone by. For me, it's more personal. Much of my childhood was spent in this city where Mama's folks always waited to welcome us on a regular

Last night's book launch for Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy was held at Simmons Sporting Goods, the South's Largest Hunting Outfitters store. I thought that was pretty fitting for a book that Kirkus Reviews summed up as "a little bit redneck and a whole lot of charm"! And for the record, I loved that line. Here are several pics. My fine husband