The Forgiven Stone
I was browsing a bookstore within walking distance of the convention I was attending when I found it. One large stone imprinted with one compelling word, forgiveness. The thing all but spoke out loud to me. I bought it impulsively and began toting it back to the convention center. It was heavy when I struck out. It grew increasingly so over the next two city
Nipsey Russell in the Southern Quote
Julius was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1918. He was only three when he performed with a tap dance team called, "The Ragamuffins of Rhythm." He wasn't much older when he saw a fellow African-American named Jack Wiggins entertain a crowd by telling jokes in between his tap dance routines. The performer's clean routine and unaffected accent inspired Julius and gave structure to his dreams. Julius
Smoking Fine Hot Wing Dip
Hey folks, welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. It’s that beautiful season known as March Madness. At our house it ranks right up there with the holidays. I’m always creating new recipes for us to enjoy while we’re rooting on our favorite teams. Here’s my Smoking Fine Hot Wing Dip. Let me show y’all how to whip it up. “Smoking Fine Hot Wing Dip” 8
Excuses, Excuses
The story is told about a police officer who pulled in behind a speeding car. For the next mile or so, he observed the car weaving in and out of the passing lanes as the driver became increasingly erratic. The officer hit the siren and pulled the vehicle over. Moments later, he was cautiously approaching the car when the driver rolled down his window and
Baby, You Can’t Drive My Car
Hello folks, let’s chat…I was telling my family I considered myself a safe driver because I’ve never run into anyone when they started laughing like hyenas and my precious daughter-in-law Carey said, “Right, Keggie. But those inanimate objects do have to worry about you.” Et tu, Carey? There’s a bit of history here. It could have to do with the trash can that recently marred my
Ending the Weary Search
I always wake up depleted after a Searching Dream. That’s what I’ve taken to calling the nightly dramas I have so often, Searching Dreams. It’s almost impossible to explain them to a second party, but I think I’m supposed to try. My searching dreams always have a destination I urgently need to reach— only I’m unable to make any forward progress because the setting and the
Helen Hayes in the Southern Quote
She was born on October 10th, 1900 in Washington D.C. From her first stage performance at age five, she showed an incredible connection with her audience. Five years later, the ten-year old took her growing list of credits and made her first appearance on Broadway. After graduating from the Academy of the Sacred Heart Convent, Helen moved to New York as a seasoned seventeen year old.
Cookie Monster’s Favorite Cookies
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen friends. I must tell y’all what I’ve done. I’ve perfected the most awesome cookie! Here’s the thing. I like my cookies to stay soft and I can’t ever find the recipe that delivers just the right texture I’m after—until now. I took a bit of this recipe and a bit of that and well, I’m just saying,
Identifcation at the Drive-In
I once worked as a teller in the drive-in of our local bank and boy do I have some stories piled up from those years! One day a lady I didn’t recognize pulled up in the third row and asked me if she could get her check cashed. “Yes ma’am,” I said. “But I’ll need to see some photo identification.” I recall that we were very
How to Make a Believer Out of Someone, Quickly!
Hello folks, let’s chat…A couple weeks ago I told y’all a story about my prank-loving Papaw Stone, a rubber snake and a very real albeit dead snake. Well, as is often the case, that little funny brought out a round of “that reminds me of the time” stories from the All Things Southern community. First there was the story from Georgia. Years ago two little boys