Nature at Work
Okay, call this a shameless plug, but I want to give a shout out to one of the newest reality shows to hit the market. I figured I owed it to y’all since yours truly has been open about how little regard I have for most of ‘em. Yes, as a general rule, the beloved hubby and I haven’t been big reality TV fans. Heretofore,
Paulette Adds it Up
Hello folks, I've been in Seaside, Florida presenting at Escape to Create and working on a proposal for a new book project. I'm very excited about this one! I do hope to be able to share more about that very soon. But, right now, I've pulled out a classic issue from the archives for your enjoyment. I've also put a new Easter story on the
Roy Clark
He was born April 15th, 1933 in Meherrin, Virginia. During his childhood his father, a guitar, banjo, and fiddle playing cotton picker moved the family to Washington DC to pursue a career as a computer programmer. Even then, the young father took odd jobs playing at local dances to supplement the family income. By the age of fourteen Roy had learned to play the banjo,
That’s a Good Question
And God said, "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me if you have understanding
Caroline and The Toilet Booger
Hey y'all, this is my weekly video posted at All Things Southern yesterday. It occured to me that all of my blog readers may not know the website features are updated weekly. Heck, you may not even know I have a weekly newsletter you can subscribe to in order to get those features delivered straight to your email box. (If you aren't subscribed, I sure wish you would
When you “can’t get no satisfaction”
As the world wakes around me, this thought settles deep in my soul. I believe that as long as anything else in this world satisfies His children, yes-- even if they are "spiritual undertakings", divine reading, study, corporate fellowship, anything--- as long as anything else satisfies us, He withholds Himself. Oh, to find no other satisfaction that His reality in me.
Defining Moments
My twenty-something niece left a nice paying job—albeit a boring one, to work for a funeral home in Dallas, Texas. She transports the dead. It sounded odd to me, too. But when I took time to ask her about it, her choice became much clearer. Life’s like that. Questions will get you everywhere. Still, Blair was quick to acknowledge that her job has its own
Looking Forward to Daybreak
I saw Betty Ann Bender yesterday morning and she was fit to be tied. Her husband had left the house without mentioning their anniversary. And it wasn’t just any anniversary. It was their tenth. Betty Ann said she wasn’t really expecting diamonds and roses as Sam has never been the romantic kind, but she was hoping he would at least remember. He didn’t. I asked
Something Stinks in the Sleep Study
Hello folks! Welcome back to All Things Southern. I do so love to see the gang get together on the porch. Have a seat, and let's chat
A Southern Saying
I enjoy quoting famous southerners in this “Southern Quote” segment of our porch visits, but I’m just as determined not to neglect the entertaining local wisdom of our region. So today, we’re going to examine one of our more common southern sayings. We southerners all know that when someone begins anything by saying, “I’ll tell you how the cow ate the cabbage”, this person is