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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
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
Posted in Deborah Carpenter, Exploring the South
Tagged Deborah Fagan Carpenter, exploring the south, the south
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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
Posted in Music, William "Bill" Morris
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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
Posted in Exploring the South, Mona Sides-Smith
Tagged BB King, blues, Elvis, Graceland, Memphis, memphis blues
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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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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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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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Tagged creative easter eggs, Easter eggs, natural easter egg dyes, southern easter, southern spring, unique easter eggs
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