How Appetizing is Your Witness?
One evening, my friend River Jordan and I sat down to enjoy a much-anticipated meal together at a particular restaurant in a town I won’t mention by name. It was the close of a very long day on the road during a book tour that had us taking in something like 79 cities in 58 days. Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration, but we
A Parable on Perspective in the Southern Quote
Hey folks, we’re going to forego one of our traditional Southern Quotes, today. I want to share a parable with you instead. It’s not a Biblical parable. I love those, but I’m also fond of the everyday wisdom that gets handed down through the ages in story form. I’m talking about the kind of stories that can say things you might not otherwise receive. By
Cinnamon Cream Coffee Cake
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. That smell is the remains of my first batch of Creamy Cinnamon Coffee Cake. I'm afraid it's all gone -- thanks to that last group of family members that came through-- but stick around. I was just about to whip up another one and I'll show y'all how it's done. “Cinnamon Cream Coffee Cake” 2 cans of crescent rolls 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup
Paula’s Plotting Her Revenge
I saw Paula recently. She came in for our great aunt’s funeral. You remember Paula, my single cousin from Texas. I thought the girl looked fantastic myself, all slim and trim with every hair in place, but her biological clock must be ticking louder than ever ‘cause she was even touchier about her marital state, or lack thereof, than usual. She sat by Phil and me
Watch Out for Falling Squirrels
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Jolina Petersheim to visit ATS LIVE today, July 22nd, 5:00 to 6:00 Central
And this shall set a new post record as I need to get in the road: I'm looking forward to visiting with y'all on air this evening. ATS LIVE will kick off as usual at 5:06 PM CENTRAL. It airs locally on Talk540 and streams live through their site and mine. Streaming link for your convenience: http://www.talk540.com/stream/live-stream.php I have a very special guest today, my friend Jolina
ATS LIVE will be swangin’ in just a few with special guest Beth K. Vogt
Hey y'all! Sliding into the station right under the wire. You're right. You can file that under "What else is new, Shellie?" Hope you're making plans to join me on air for another laid back episode of the South's favorite radio show. The show that pleases your mama, lowers your blood pressure, and makes your kids sit up and act pretty. ATS LIVE will be kicking off
Who Holds Your Tongue?
Chances are you’ve heard the expression, “hold your tongue.” It’s sort of an outdated way of telling someone to be quiet. But has anyone ever held your tongue for you? That’s what I figured. I believe yours truly is in the minority on this one. I’ve mentioned this before, but I want to look at it from a different angle today. So please, allow me