Holiday Traveling Travails
Some of my favorite holiday stories ever come from the Knaff family and the traveling travails of their daughter, Connie. The last of the four Knaff girls, Connie is a little thing with a big personality. She tops off around five foot. Her husband towers over her, coming in at six-four. They have three sons, triplets, and it looks like they all have their daddy’s
Recycling the Straight Running Crazy Way
Hello folks, let’s chat…Last week we were talking about false teeth and family bonding when we ran slap out of time. I said I had another story for y’all, remember? Well, get ready. This may be yesterday’s news to the rest of the world. If so, humor me, but I’ve just learned that there are people who believe in reusing false teeth. My niece works
The “If I Die” App
Oh, the advantages of technology. I admit to being an avid Facebooker. I’m also LinkedIn, Twitter happy, Pin Crazy and sharing like mad on Muzy and Instagram. What can I say? I know social media has its detractors, but I believe it is what you make it. And yet, even I find this new development creepy times two. There’s actually a Facebook app that will allow
Governor Michael Dale Huckabee in the Southern Quote
He was born August 24, 1955 in Hope, Arkansas to conservative Southern Democratic parents. He cites his working-class upbringing as the reason for his own populist conservative political views. He began playing guitar at age 11, preached his first sermon as a teenager and got his first job at a radio station when he was 14. In what would become an omen of sorts, his chapter
Maw Maw Lucy’s Fudge Nut Muffins
Hey folks, welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! I don’t know what y’all did on election night, but I felt the need to make something warm and chocolaty. So, I pulled out Maw Maw Lucy’s recipes, poked around a little, and found her Fudge Nut Muffins. Oh, yeah! I hadn’t had them in a while but they were everything I remembered and more. I'll
Leighton Nails the Problem
Today’s chuckle is a prime example of something I’ve often told y’all— the best stories are the true ones. This charming little funny came to us through a reader who dropped by the porch from Mangham, Louisiana. That’s just up the road from me a piece. Looking back just now, I was shocked to see that it’s almost ten years since Carol sent it in.
Papa and the Missing Parts
Hello folks, let’s chat…I was having coffee with Mama and Papa yesterday when Mama announced, “I guess you know Uncle Rod found your daddy’s teeth?” I didn’t know Papa had lost his teeth, and it sounded strange to hear Uncle Rod had found them but in my family you learn to jump in the story and go where it takes you. To be clear, all of
Is it possible to look at suffering without looking away?
And now there are two. Really? 30 Days of Thankfulness seemed like a long time when we launched our annual All Things Southern gratitude drive. Perhaps you meant to join us and you just haven't gotten around to it. I understand. Here's another opportunity. Perhaps you thought of joining us but the size and scope of all the needy people in the world paralyzed you. I get that, too. I
No Fail Christmas Fudge
Oh, boy, the first batch of No Fail Christmas Fudge is ready! Seriously, it doesn't get easier. How about a one, two, three? One: Stir 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, one can of sweetened condensed milk, and a scant teaspoon salt in saucepan. Heat on stove top just until chips melt, remove. Two: Stir in one teaspoon of vanilla and one cup of chopped pecans. Three: Pour into a