Georgia’s Bad with Numbers
We girls were down at the coffee shop once when a traveler passed through town and pulled in for some caffeine. He was a real friendly fellow, a divorced doctor who was getting ready to retire and move to Florida. We were picking with him about retiring here instead when Georgia Hathcock (whose names have been changed to protect the not so innocent) came in
Diane Sawyer
Lila Diana was born on December 22, 1945 in Glasgow, Kentucky. Her father was a local judge and prominent politician. Her mother taught school and saw to it that her daughters took lessons in speaking, fencing and voice. Although she remembers being a straight "A" nerd, the striking blond also had personality and poise. The combination helped her secure the 1962 National Junior Miss title
Knock, Knock, Who’s There? Dixie Belle!
Hello folks, welcome back to my front porch. I miss you when you're gone! Have a seat, and let’s chat…~smile~ I've got a real “bless their hearts” story for y'all. Did you hear about the Pennsylvania couple who were minding their own business when they were attacked by a black bear— in their own home?! Indoors, as in, “I’ll take: How exactly does one remain
ATS LIVE and My (Not So) Storybook Life!
Hey y'all, I'm fresh in from Bainbridge, GA (see post below) and running low on words this evening, but give me a night to recharge and you just know I'll be good to go! You can't keep a good storyteller down, you know-- and besides, I'm excited about visiting with my guest on ATS LIVE tomorrow evening. Elizabeth Owen author of "My (Not So)Storybook Life." She's a totally
Bainbridge knows how to throw a Belleabration!
It’s Sunday morning and I’m about to head for the airport, pointed towards home with a stack of stories. I do believe I’ll be leaving a bit of my heart here in Bainbridge, Georgia, but I’m okay with that. I’m taking memories a plenty back with me that will more than compensate! Trust me, if this weekend was in a ledger column, my side would
George Harvey Strait
He was born on May 18th, 1952 in Poteet, Texas. He grew up riding and roping on his family's cattle ranch and making music with his friends in their own garage band. After graduating from high school, George spent a short time in college, before eloping with his high school sweetheart. Over thirty years later, that union is still as strong as ever. Following a
Don’t Let Him Out of Your Sight!
From the feedback I’m getting it appears I owe y’all a Dixie Belle story. I’m happy to oblige, soon as I set our story up for any new porchers who may not be familiar with Dixie’s antics. Dixie is my spoiled chocolate lab who struggles with a tennis ball obsession. Well, actually, Dixie’s fine with it. I’m the one prone to taking issue
Instant Operations
My friend Linda had a little surgery yesterday. This morning I called to check on her, and to my surprise, she answered the phone. “Linda,” I said, “Is that you? I didn’t expect you to answer. Where’s John?” “Oh, he’s gone to pick the kids up from his mama’s. It’s okay. I’m on the couch and the portable phone was right here beside me. Besides,
Sweet and Saucy Pork Tenderloin
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen, friends. I’m bringing y’all my Sweet and Saucy Pork Loin today. It’s another recipe that I really, really thought was in the archives already. But, I guess it’s a good thing y’all don’t pay me for thinking, ‘cause I checked and it’s not there. We can fix that, though! Six simple ingredients and this is going to be
Big Kids and Booger Bears
Hello folks, it's a pleasure to have y'all back on the porch. Make yourselves at home and let’s chat