Monthly Archives: August 2014

Southern Speak: The Past is Never Dead by Gary Wright

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Gary Wright

“The past is never dead; it is not even past.” – William Faulkner “Made” This is a general Southern, catch-all word used for everything when you cannot think of a proper word to use or when there simply isn’t a … Continue reading →

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IT’S ABOUT THE YARD by Mona Sides-Smith

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Mona Sides-Smith

June 1, 2014 My yard is a paradise for possums, birds, coons and squirrels. And me. I have a mulch pile in my front yard. The mulch pile is snuggled under the most beautiful magnolia tree anywhere within a few … Continue reading →

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Summer Squash Casserole with The Southfacin’ Cook by Patsy Brumfield

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Patsy Brumfield

Summertime tastes like juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon, butter beans and, of course, yellow squash. I love squash and enjoyed growing it in my garden for years. For now, because I’m working away from my garden, I get mine … Continue reading →

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Shelling Peas by Patricia Neely-Dorsey

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Patricia Neely-Dorsey
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The Sale – A Short Story by Mollie Smith Waters

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Mollie Smith Waters

“The Sale” The old truck sputtered into the empty lot and came to a stop in the gravel next to the store’s dumpster. From the look of it, the truck wouldn’t make many more trips anywhere, but Sue knew looks … Continue reading →

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