The Story of an Undocumented Rabbit
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Oughta Be Shamed to the Knees
We have a saying in the South, “He oughta be shamed to his knees.” The observation is made of someone who has made choices that seem to have embarrassed everyone but the one making them. Generally, there’s a widely agreed upon and unspoken progression of thought tacked on the end: He oughta be shamed to be his knees— but he’s not. I thought about that saying earlier when
God Doesn’t Push
I heard a joke once about a little girl who was hurrying down a sidewalk on her way to Sunday School. I’m fuzzy on the details, but when has that stopped me? That was rhetorical, y’all, but thanks. Seriously, I’m pretty sure I can set this up for us and I know it’s worth a try. I see a message embedded in the humor and
Living Now in the Southern Quote
My husband and I had a toddler and a preschooler when we began to seriously consider having another child. For us, the timing was looking like now or never. We didn’t want to wait too long in between number two and number three. Our first two were close. We knew we would want that same experience for the next child, if there was one. After a
Overstuffed Jalapeno Bites
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen, y'all! I’m whipping up some appetizers for the fire-breathers among us. If you like things hot, this one’s for you. It’s ridiculously simple but the combined flavor of the cream cheese and bacon make my Overstuffed Jalapeno Bites irresistible. Let’s get cooking! “Overstuffed Jalapeno Bites” 12 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 (8 ounce) package whipped cream cheese 12 slices
Ducks with a Death Wish?
Although our men are tied to the daily demands of their farms right now, irrigating and tending to growing crops, they can still dream. Those rare summer showers that are few and far between will find them planning and preparing for their favorite time of the year—hunting season. Any spare time is spent sighting their guns and trying to find the perfect hunting lease. Unless, of
Hoedowns, Throw-Downs, and Showdowns
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Have Mercy, Won’t You Stay?
By the time I finished praying, it was later than usual. I hated the idea of missing my morning kayak ride on Lake Providence, but it seemed like the smart thing to do. As much as I love starting the day on the water, the sun was climbing higher in the sky and my mind was already making a list of everything that needed to