Author Archives: Mary Prater

GOOD BRIDGES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.—The Dalai Lama   They were making a joyful noise that no one outside their building really noticed — that is until a local group of Muslims bought a piece of property … Continue reading

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So, What’s the Fascination ? by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

What is it about the South? What is it that captivates people all over the world? Yeah, historically we’ve exhibited some bad behavior—and some currently— but it remains one of the most puzzling, yet intriguing places on the planet. So … Continue reading

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Burson On Books – will d…a life in science

will d…a life in science, is the recent publication release from our parent company, Front Porch Press, LLC, and was written by our very own Tom Lawrence. As a scientist, Dr. Carpenter participated in many significant scientific events of the twentieth … Continue reading

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Rufus McKay: The Singer, The Person, My Friend (part 2) by William “Bill” Morris, Jr

Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of William “Bill” Morris’ article, “Rufus McKay: The Singer, The Person, My Friend”. Please continue reading after this article for a first-hand account of Mr. McKay’s funeral written by Bill Harvey. At Home in … Continue reading

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IT’S ABOUT THE THREE KINGS OF MEMPHIS – By Mona Sides-Smith

May 12, 2014 It baffles me why I enjoy having company so much. It wears me out. My feet swell. The utility bill goes up. The food supply goes down. Something gets broken. The cat throws up on the rug. … Continue reading

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Artistic Yin And Yang

Artistic Yin and Yang will join the Fourth of July festivities in the Arkansas Delta this weekend. Porch Scene’s very own Deborah Fagan Carpenter, and Jimmy Crosthwait, last year’s July Artist of the Month, will be presenting an art exhibit … Continue reading

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Join Us On PorchScene – Become a Contributor!

We are heading toward our first anniversary here at PorchScene! It’s been almost a year of great articles about southern travel, art, food, music and culture. We have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to share these great stories … Continue reading

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Share Your Favorite Southernism

“How’s your mama’n’them?” How many times have we heard that? Not once do we have to stop and wonder what a mama’n’them is…we know because we’ve been brought up on the South’s unique way with the English language. As our … Continue reading

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Become A PorchScene Contributor!

We are heading toward our first anniversary here at PorchScene! It’s been almost a year of great articles about southern travel, art, food, music and culture. We have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to share these great stories … Continue reading

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Easy and Creative Easter Egg Dyeing

Spring has sprung, the azaleas and dogwoods are in bloom, and everywhere you look, bulbs are sending up their flowers. It’s hard to beat springtime in the South. This has always been one of my top four favorite seasons. Along … Continue reading

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