UPDATE concerning ATS LIVE today, Monday, 30th!
**** update open**** Frank Hoyt Taylor has had to reschedule. He won't be with us today. However, I'm delighted to announce that Austin Moody will be calling in, giving me the opportunity to introduce y'all to a marvelous new talent. See you on the air! ****update close**** I've gotten somewhat used to being picked up at the airport by strangers. (Hmmm
Stir Up the Good Stuff
Last week I posted a picture to my sisters on social media of the cutest baby frog. I found him in the backyard while playing tennis with Stinkier Than She Oughta Be after three recent baths. Yes, I’m throwing that remark at Dixie Belle. The dog has a stash of Deadly Cologne hidden in this yard somewhere and she keeps dousing herself in the mystery
Broccoli and Cheese Cornbread
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! I’ve got chicken fried steaks, mashed potatoes and fresh peas going on the stove. And you know what that means. It’s just calling for cornbread. Here folks, let me show you to stir up one of my favorites. 8 ounces of sour cream 4 eggs 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated) 1 (10 ounce) package chopped and frozen broccoli 2
A Man, A Boy, and a Donkey
Lately, we’ve been looking at some older stories and fables that are seldom heard anymore. I hope you’re enjoying hearing them half as much as I’m enjoying telling them. Today’s story is another of Aesop’s fables and it holds a timeless message. It’s called: A Man, A Boy, and a Donkey A man and his son were once going with their donkey to market. As they
A Slight Misunderstanding at the Vet’s
My cousin tells me her vet prefers to see his patients in person, but some of the older folks in their small town are quite set in their ways. They don’t like bringing their animals in if they can get around it. They feel like they should just be able to call in with their questions. Word has it that one day the good doctor
Dry Land Kayaking Isn’t Gonna Work for Us
Hello folks! I bring you greetings from a beautiful cabin in the hills of Townsend, TN. I'm here presenting my books at ChristyFest!. I'm having a blast, but I'm a little late posting this week. So, go ahead and grab a seat and let’s chat…~smile~ I recently received an email from a publicist whom I know to be legit about a growing movement called Dry Land
Don’t Settle for Seconds
You wouldn’t know it now, but there was a time when my middle sister was easily intimidated. This is ancient history, but during our entire growing up years, the one they nicknamed Pretty Woman, didn’t like to go anywhere unless I went with her. As a teenager, if I arrived somewhere first, Rhonda always wanted me to wait at the door so she could go
The Fox and the Crow
Hey y’all, in our It’s Been Said feature today, we’re looking at the high cost of be vulnerable to flattery. This Aesop’s fable, dating back to the 1800’s is as applicable today as it was all those years ago. I hope you enjoy The Fox and The Crow. THE FOX AND THE CROW One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood
A Pig in Time
Old Mr. Henry has been up to his mischief making lately. One of that man’s favorite things to do is pick on people that aren’t from around here. If Mr. Henry can find himself a target, the game is on. That’s precisely what happened last week when that tourist came through town. Old Man Henry was about to feed his pigs when he noticed the