Buford and Lou Ann Party Down
I’ve always heard it said that opposites attract, and I believe it. For starters, I could offer you the evidence of my enduring love affair between me and my farmer. His quiet ways are a blessed counterpoint for my loud personality and his life-long habit of thinking things through has saved my jump-first-ask-questions later hide more times than a few. But, I’ve seen the principle
Uncle Stan Expands His Business
Hello folks, let’s chat… Good news for all of you Aunt Marleta fans. She and Uncle Stan were in our neck of the woods recently. I dropped by Mama and Papa’s to have coffee with the whole crew. It was as much fun as ever and, of course, I brought y’all back a story. The first thing I noticed was that Uncle Stan looked a lot
Who Wants to Be a Miracle With Me?
November is fast approaching and I've been trying to make a decision that concerns the All Things Southern community. I've prayed about it. I've asked God for wisdom with as much sincerity as I know how to muster. I thought I needed more answers to proceed. I've known the when and the why. The how, who, what and with whom were blanks. If I were going to do it again this
Join ATS LIVE Monday, 21st, for some Duck Dynasty Fun!
Big time Duck Dynasty fun coming to ATS LIVE tomorrow! Kay Robertson will in studio to talk about her new cookbook Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen along with her co-author and co-grandparent, Chrys Howard. Kay is the revered matriarch of the Robertson family and star of A&E®’s Duck Dynasty®. Kay believes her cooking talents are a gift she must share, so she often ends up feeding all of
Behold the Lamb
I’m writing to you from my favorite spot on the back porch. I can see the little blue nylon tent from here. The wind is threatening to tote it to the lake right now and I’m tempted to let it. I’m at odds with that silly tent. Its story has continued to unfold from the day I pulled it out of the carrier it came
The Boy Hero of the Confederacy in the Southern Quote
He was born on October 6th, 1842 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. His was an upper middle class family and he was the oldest son. At eighteen years of age, he left home to attend Western Military Academy in Nashville. Shortly after his arrival the Civil War began. Samuel Davis joined the Confederate Army and spent the next two years serving with the 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment.
Mama Takes Care of Her Man
My parents love story is into its fifth decade. Their relationship is strong and enduring and pricelessly idiosyncratic. I’ve told so many stories about those two here at All Things Southern that my readers and listeners have fallen for their love story, too! Occasionally I try to rest them from the spotlight but it never lasts. If I go too long without a Charlotte and
Seniors Rock
Hello folks, let’s chat… Since today’s porch chat could be less than advantageous to the old speaking career if it were misconstrued, I feel compelled to open with a disclaimer of sorts. The ham in me loves speaking to all kinds of audiences in all types of venues. So, even though I’ll be sending some love out to one special group, I do hope the
Shellie’s Improved Meat Loaf
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! I plum showed out in the kitchen the other evening and y’all are about to benefit from it. I’ve taken boring meatloaf over the top! I’m talking new and improved. Let me walk you through it and see if your gang doesn't agree. “Shellie’s New and Improved Meat Loaf” 1.5 pounds ground hamburger meat 2 cups crushed saltine crackers 1 white onion, diced 2 tablespoons