Is that a Hole in my Head?
I have scant time for this, but since my author friend Nicole Seitz thought I should share this story, here we go. Note: there'll be even more rambling than usual because there'll be zero to none editing. We good? Cool. Once upon a time, (which was actually just last week), I had a hole in my head. I do not mean an actual hole. That's just the phrase that kept coming
Our Town Pauses to Remember
I just returned from our town's Memorial Day service on the banks of beautiful Lake Providence. The service never fails to leaves me sober-spirited. As well it should. I listened closely as Mr. Al Rawls, a Marine Corps Captain who served in Vietnam and the Civics teacher from our local high school, spoke eloquently of his fallen comrades in general and emotionally of one of his buddies in particular, a friend whose life was
Road Story
I spoke at two and again at six, and I neeeeeeed to get on the road but this was too cute not to share while it is fresh. So, here's the thing-- you have to watch those elderly belles
Your All Things Southern Weekly
Hey y'all! I have no way of knowing if those of you who are subscribed to my blog here are also subscribed to my website, which means I don't know if you are getting the free ATS Weekly. That said, I'm posting this week's weekly here, hopefully for your enjoyment :) If you decide you want to get it in your email box once a
Whoever heard of a Pastimony?
Hey y'all! About to hit the road again. I'll be in Denham Springs, LA tonight at Cavalier House Books from six until ten talking about Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On and Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! Hope you'll join us if you're within range. :) Right now, however, I wanted to share some words from my morning Bible study that I'm taking
Red and Keggie Go Kayaking
Captions left to right: "It's okay, Red! I haven't tumped over yet." "Dear Lord, why do I let Keggie talk me into these things?" "We're going how far, Keggie? You're such a kidder!" "Husband, thanks for taking the pics. If we're not back by dark-thirty, come after us, k?" Hugs, Shellie I love to hear from you. And to prove it– leave a comment anytime during the month of May and I’ll
Zig Ziglar’s Daughter to Visit ATS LIVE Tomorrow
Hey y'all! I hope y'all are making plans to join me tomorrow afternoon for ATS LIVE, (that's 5:00 to 6:00 CST, airing locally on TALK540 and streaming live for my online friends!) I'm excited about the show. My special guest tomorrow is Julie Ziglar Norman, the youngest daughter of one of the most well-known prominent speaker/motivators of all time, the man known as "the motivator's motivator", Zig Ziglar. As you
New Eyes Seeing
My birthday may have come and gone, but the blessings of the day remain and y'all are high on the list, my friends. The crazy abundance of Facebook and Twitter greetings made the day extra special, and I thank you again for taking the time to send them! I'm enjoying some of my other gifts, too. I'm not talking about my Kayak (although it is HUGE fun and
April’s Winner!
YIKES! I came home from the radio show Monday evening and promptly forgot to toss everyone's names in the hat and pick April's winner. SORRY! I just stopped and tended to that on the spot. With no further ado, April's winner is Sharon O'Briant! Congrats, Sharon! You get a signed copy of Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! Send me an email with
Drop by drop
"Are there not some of you who have set up a desired experience between yourselves and Jesus and are looking at it rather than at Him? You want a great shower, when perhaps it is His purpose to fill you drop by drop? You must lay down this strong will, this desire for the experience of a great blessing, and be content with Jesus, simply