Monthly Archives: July 2016

IT’S FIXIN’ TO RAIN!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

It’s Fixin’  to Rain by Joe Goodell The expression “fixin’ to” (never “fixing to”) is characteristically Southern, especially rural Southern, although its use has been reported in Chicago and Cincinnati. It turns out that the term, most often used simply … Continue reading →

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Interesting Southern Stuff!

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Interesting Southern Stuff! by Gary Wright   “History is not necessarily what happened but what is recorded.” —Debbie Terranova   An abundance of negativity has been written about the American South. Indeed, there has been much to lament, from the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Reasonable Action

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

The Power of Reasonable Action by Deborah Fagan Carpenter   Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals. —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   … Continue reading →

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How to Make Classic Banana Pudding Like a True Southerner

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

How to make Classic Banana Pudding like a true Southerner By Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield   This is one of the most nostalgic desserts ever. Don’t kid yourself that the yellow powder in the box will do – it won’t, … Continue reading →

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