Ross Perot in the Southern Quote
He was born in Texas, June 27th, 1930, the son of a cotton broker. By the age of seven he was displaying his famous work ethic, delivering newspapers and buying and selling Christmas cards, magazines, garden seeds, bridles, saddles—even horses and calves. In characteristic fashion he joined the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout in fifteen months. After high school he graduated from
Too Much Culture for Mr. Clyde
I was surprised to see Mrs. Cecelia uptown this morning. I thought she and her man were still out of town. I told her so once we had exchanged howdies. Mrs. Cecelia said they pulled into town late yesterday evening. Mrs. Cecilia retired from the public school system in May. A couple weeks later she and her husband, Mr. Clyde, took off in their new travel
Kathy Mattea in the Southern Quote
She was born on June 21st, 1959 in Southern Charleston, West Virginia. Kathy was a junior high student taking classical music lessons when she was introduced to what would become her true love, folk music. Kathy sang with a bluegrass band for a couple of her college years before dropping out and taking off for Nashville, eager to pursue her dream. For the next five years
That’s Serious Shouting Ground
My sisters and I know a few things about forced celebrations. We participated in our fair share of them while traveling with our parents on those yesteryear vacations. Cyndie, Rhonda, and I were a regular backseat trio of discontented warriors. We complained, we argued, and we fought until Papa would break in with one of his infamous rulings. “We’re on vacation,” he’d say. “And we’re gonna
Meaningful Conversation Can Be Tricky
One day an old man walked into the small town lawyer’s office and announced to the receptionist that he was there to get a divorce. After a short wait, he was escorted to the lawyer’s office where he repeated his mission. “I want to get one of them divorces.” “I see,” the lawyer said. “I’m sorry it’s come to that for you, but I believe I
Beware, the Incremental Fade…
I couldn’t tell you how I found the first article if my life depended on it. Those Internet rabbit chases can sneak up on a person. A belle can be looking up a recipe one minute and watching video of a water skiing squirrel the next. Don’t act like you haven’t done it. I may have been born at night, but it wasn’t last night. As
Tyler Perry in the Southern Quote
He was born Sept. 14th 1969 in New Orleans, LA. His mother was a preschool teacher who took him to church and walked the talk. His father was a carpenter who abused him throughout his childhood. During those years, Tyler was also molested by several adults. By the age of sixteen he was a depressed teen who had attempted suicide, dropped out of high school,
Shellie’s Southern Pecan Pie Cake
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! We’re making my Southern Pecan Pie, Cake. I know. I just thought it’d be a fun name. It’s got butter and pecans and brown sugar, like pecan pie— but it’s a cake. Oh, just stand back. I’ll show you! “Shellie’s Southern Pecan Pie Cake” 4 large eggs 1 cup softened butter 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup all purpose
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.