Charlie Walker
He was born in Texas in 1926. He grew up on a cotton farm about 35 miles east of Dallas, the son of a Texas lawman and Justice of the Peace who taught him the basics of music. He started singing in high school with a band called “Billy Boyd’s Cowboy Ramblers”. But before the year was out Uncle Sam cut the young musician’s gig
“A First Class Confrontation”
How about a little good news for a change? Contrary to ever increasing news reports, the younger generation does not consist solely of reprobates and whiners. If you just pay attention, you can occasionally hear good news from our college campuses, and other times people just make up mighty fine jokes like this one I’m telling today. Who am I to tell the difference? It’s
My Apologies to Shakespheare
Yikes! I opened the radio show yesterday in a most colorful and yet totally unintended way. I had plans to say something cute about it being Talk Like Shakespeare Day. Towards that end, I opened my mouth to say, "Why fore shalt thou not join me on yon radio show?" INSTEAD, I heard myself begin with, "Why _______" (insert rather crude word that rhymes with cart and smart and has
Learning to Live Before You Die
I'm guilty of doing this thing I don't want to do. Like all bad habits, it's hard to break. I catch myself in it, red-handed and guilty before I even realize I'm doing it. Again. And each time I'm surprised, always surprised because I think I've quit doing it. That last time was supposed to be the last time, only it wasn't. It occurs to me to put my ever-present challenge in
I May Be Suffering from Nomophobia!
Hello folks, have a seat and I'll get right down to it! We need to chat…~smile~ I May Have Nomophobia from Shellie Tomlinson on Vimeo. I may be suffering from Nomophobia, fear of being without or losing your cell phone. I'm serious. And seeing as I just returned from a long road trip where I was forced to confront my symptoms twenty-four/seven, I thought it may be
Baked Garlic Grits
1 c. grits (not instant) 1 garlic cheese roll 1/2 stick butter 1 egg 1/2 c. milk Tabasco 1 c. cheddar cheese Cook grits the usual way. While still hot, stir in garlic cheese and butter. Combine egg with milk and stir into grits along with a dash of Tabasco. Pour into buttered baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with grated cheddar cheese and return to over
It’s Not Good To Think You’re Right When You’re Wrong
Beloved Hubby got a surprise in the mail a while back. Neither of us remembered intentionally running a red light on our last togetherness trip to Houston but there it was, a clear picture of our car going under a traffic light while it was red. “Smile, you’re on Candid Camera” and here’s a little fine to remember us by. Thanks, Texas. Photographic evidence
Bayou Brownies
Welcome back to the kitchen, y'all. I realize I'm not doing anyone's diet a favor with today's recipe, but ever so often you've got to indulge yourselves. We're here in the All Things Southern kitchen today making mouth-watering "Bayou Brownies" and you're gonna love 'em. Remember the moderation rule— serving size is the key. 1 cup chopped pecans ½ cup melted butter 3 large eggs 1 18.25 oz pkg.
Self-diagnosing at ATS
Self-diagnosing over on the website today, but here's that Youtube link for you
Boudreaux Has Trouble with a Tourist
It's been ages since we checked in with Boudreaux, and of course, that’s won’t do. So, yesterday I called down to the Big Easy and asked our favorite Cajun what kind of mischief he’d been stirring up lately. Boudreaux said he’d been keeping his nose out of trouble but I told him that was hard to believe. I guess that jogged his memory, as he