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Author Archives: Patricia Neely-Dorsey
MEET MY MISSISSIPPI
William Faulkner’s Sanctuary Eudora Welty’s home state Elvis Presley’s birthplace The bulk of the Natchez Trace; Choctaw Nation native land Rolling hills of the Chickasaw band Sprawling beaches along the Gulf Coast shore One blues man’s Crossroads and inspiration for … Continue reading
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Tagged Meet My Mississippi, Mississippi, patricia neely-dorsey
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Childhood Christmas by Patricia Neely-Dorsey
The holiday season is upon us and celebrations have begun! Though many people still have large family gatherings for the holidays, they are by no means, like the ones of yesteryear. Times are rapidly changing and the type of Christmas celebrations that most … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the South, Patricia Neely-Dorsey
Tagged Patricia Neely Dorsey, southern christmas
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Hog Killing Time by Patricia Neely-Dorsey
On most southern farms, in days gone by, the first cold snap signaled the end of summer vegetables and the annual hog killing season. Hog killings were very much a time for friends and family to gather. Thanksgiving Day was one … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the South, Patricia Neely-Dorsey
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My Mississippi by Patricia Neely-Dorsey
Editor’s Note: We are excited to introduce an new contributor to PorchScene! Patricia Neely-Dorsey is a native of Mississippi and a poet. Her first submission introduces us to her love of her home state. Ms. Neely-Dorsey has written two collections … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the South, Patricia Neely-Dorsey
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