My Keggie Cracks Me Up!
Hey y'all! I'm the Sweetness Czar of ATS. That's what my Keggie calls me. My folks named me Carlisle Mae. I wish y'all could see what's on my feet. They are socky things with little rattle toys on the toes. My Keggie kept me Wednesday and, bless her heart, she thought these would keep me occupied so I'd hang out all calm like on the
The Dog Rules, Sanctioned by Dixie Belle the Squirrel Patrol Czar
Hey y'all, I would love to say that I wrote these rules. I did not. They came via an email, but Dixie Belle and I have laughed ourselves silly over it. We have concurred that it is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth and hence, important for us to share. Dog Rules 1. The dog is NOT allowed in the house. 2. Okay, the
Star Performs at the Dude Ranch
I heard from Barry, yesterday. He’s the porcher that runs that dude ranch out in West Texas. Barry is always good for a story or two about city slickers. I told him he should tape some of those visitors and start his own reality show. Barry seems quite taken with the idea of him and Star being on TV, what with the two of them
CSI on the Golf Course
You might not know Sly, but you probably know someone like him. I have changed his name to protect the not so innocent. Sly is one of those people who could sell ice to an Eskimo. He got his reputation back in high school. Sly wasn’t a big athlete, but he talked a great game. He wasn’t the best looking guy on campus, either, but
Dreamy Fruit Salad
Welcome back to the kitchen, friends. We’re stirring up my Dreamy Fruit Salad. Around these parts this recipe is sure to show up everywhere from family picnics, to holiday meals, to dinner on the ground at church. It’s my Mama’s Dreamy Fruit Salad. You can serve it along with the meal, but it’ll work as a dessert, too. And IF you make it with low fat
I Brought You Home in my Heart
Dear friend I met at Perdido Bay, We had such a short time to visit-- but your warm and easy nature coupled with your openess about your very fresh grief planted you deep in my heart. We brought you home. I'm upset with myself for not exchanging numbers, emails addresses, or anything that would help me stay in touch with you, so I'm hoping you'll find this blog. I so want you
Decorating Disaster of Perdido Bay
Hey y'all! I see all of your lovely messages on twitter and Fbook and I'll get to 'em, tomboy honor. In the meantime, we have agreed that we have seriously weak sand castle skills in this family! We were hoping that encrusting our castle with shells might rescue it. Not so much
Family Reunions or Uncle Who Did What?!
Hey y'all, "tell the truth and stay in church", (that would be one of my peoples' fav sayings), did y'all go to your family reunions this summer? I had two, only made one. (Mass apologies to mama's side!) Of course, truth is, I only made it to the Rushing shindig this past Saturday by the skin of my teeth. I was late. Again. Didn't even make the noon meal. Again. Hence
Don’t Feed the Author
Hey y'all, this morning's book signing/discussion for Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston, LA exceeded my expectations! As my author friends know full well, we NEVER know what to expect from these types of events. Sometimes, the most you can expect in the way of a crowd (unless you're John Grisham) is two or three people
Berry Refreshing Fruit Cooler
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen, y'all. I’ve got a great beat the heat recipe for your summer parties. It’s my Berry Refreshing Fruit Cooler. 3 cups cold water 1 quart fresh strawberries 1 cup sugar ¾ cup lemon juice 2 cups cold club soda Lemon slices for garnish We’ll start by blending together 3 cups of cold water, a quart of fresh strawberries, and a cup of sugar, but