Brenda Mae Tarpley
She was born in the charity ward of a Georgia hospital on December the 11th, 1944. Five years later she won top prize singing in a talent contest. The achievement led to repeat performances on an Atlanta radio station and a regular singing job on local television WAGA-TV, all by the age of seven. The television job offered publicity, the radio gig paid in ice
A Thanksgiving Challenge
*****I'm posting y'all, because this is our official All Things Southern Thanksgiving Challenge. After reading this post, consider asking those loved ones you gather with this Thursday to join you in rescuing a child trapped in sex-trafficking. $128 will free a child. Can y'all join together and do it as a way of expressing your gratitude this year? I'd love to hear from you! *******2nd update- I'll
Could You Be a Tad More Specific?
I don’t know if this holds true across the board but after extensive research, (meaning I text polled the girls in my immediate circle of family and friends), what I’m about to say holds true with our men. They’re notoriously vague about expressing their restaurant preferences. If we ask our men where they want to eat they’re most likely going to toss the question
Aunt Peggy’s Peach Tea
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen, y'all. Can I just say that I love fall! When the weather turns off this pretty I start hankering for a nice cup of steaming cider. Now, I’ve shared my Spiced Cider recipe with y’all before, so today I thought I’d show y'all how to whip up a batch of my Aunt Peggy’s Peach Tea! It's a
Georgia’s Bad with Numbers
We girls were down at the coffee shop once when a traveler passed through town and pulled in for some caffeine. He was a real friendly fellow, a divorced doctor who was getting ready to retire and move to Florida. We were picking with him about retiring here instead when Georgia Hathcock (whose names have been changed to protect the not so innocent) came in
Diane Sawyer
Lila Diana was born on December 22, 1945 in Glasgow, Kentucky. Her father was a local judge and prominent politician. Her mother taught school and saw to it that her daughters took lessons in speaking, fencing and voice. Although she remembers being a straight "A" nerd, the striking blond also had personality and poise. The combination helped her secure the 1962 National Junior Miss title
Knock, Knock, Who’s There? Dixie Belle!
Hello folks, welcome back to my front porch. I miss you when you're gone! Have a seat, and let’s chat…~smile~ I've got a real “bless their hearts” story for y'all. Did you hear about the Pennsylvania couple who were minding their own business when they were attacked by a black bear— in their own home?! Indoors, as in, “I’ll take: How exactly does one remain
ATS LIVE and My (Not So) Storybook Life!
Hey y'all, I'm fresh in from Bainbridge, GA (see post below) and running low on words this evening, but give me a night to recharge and you just know I'll be good to go! You can't keep a good storyteller down, you know-- and besides, I'm excited about visiting with my guest on ATS LIVE tomorrow evening. Elizabeth Owen author of "My (Not So)Storybook Life." She's a totally
Bainbridge knows how to throw a Belleabration!
It’s Sunday morning and I’m about to head for the airport, pointed towards home with a stack of stories. I do believe I’ll be leaving a bit of my heart here in Bainbridge, Georgia, but I’m okay with that. I’m taking memories a plenty back with me that will more than compensate! Trust me, if this weekend was in a ledger column, my side would
George Harvey Strait
He was born on May 18th, 1952 in Poteet, Texas. He grew up riding and roping on his family's cattle ranch and making music with his friends in their own garage band. After graduating from high school, George spent a short time in college, before eloping with his high school sweetheart. Over thirty years later, that union is still as strong as ever. Following a