Author Archives: Mary Dawson

About Mary Dawson

Mary Dawson, teacher, writer, editor, photographer, and eclectic collector, is a recent graduate from Auburn University's master's program and is finally putting her writing skills to practical use. She's a new addition to the team and will hopefully not cause too much confusion around the office. She wants to let her mother know that she's finally getting some use out of those English degrees, thank you very much.

A Festival For Southern Makers by Mary Dawson

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Mary Dawson

If you find yourself in Alabama this May, I suggest you find time to make a trip to Montgomery for the Southern Makers Festival. Scheduled for May 2-3 in downtown Montgomery, Southern Makers is an annual two-day event that celebrates … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Misery by Mary Dawson

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mary Dawson

Wear light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, and tuck your pants into socks. Long loose hair should be covered, braided or tied when venturing into areas where they are apt to be. Spray your clothing with the appropriate repellant. … Continue reading →

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Alabama’s First State Capital

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Mary Dawson

Southerners love their ghost stories, and we all have at least one to tell. With one of America’s deadliest wars fought on our soil, it is not surprising that spirits hold a special place in our past and present. That … Continue reading →

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Spectre, the Best Kept Secret in Alabama

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Mary Dawson

One of my favorite movies is Tim Burton’s Big Fish, a 2003 film about Edward Bloom, a former traveling salesman from Alabama with a gift for storytelling, who is confined to his deathbed. Bloom’s estranged son, Will, attempts to mend … Continue reading →

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Kathryn Tucker Windham, Alabama Storyteller

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Mary Dawson

“Alabama, they say, is like one big front porch where people gather on summer nights to tell tales and to talk family. Everybody, they say, is kin to everybody else – or knows someone who is. It’s a sprawling porch, … Continue reading →

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Music, Food and Fun at the Old 280 Boogie by Mary Dawson

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mary Dawson

  Each year, thousands of people make the pilgrimage down Highway 280 to Auburn, Alabama for school and sport. Though it’s known for its dining and shopping in the Birmingham area, once you pass Childersburg there’s not much to catch … Continue reading →

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