Category Archives: Deborah Carpenter

SPREADIN’ THE BLUES

SPREADIN’ THE BLUES By Deborah Fagan Carpenter Otha Turner’s Barn Their Mississippi roots run deep, and their Mississippi musical roots run even deeper. They’re the North Mississippi Allstars, and with a style heavily influenced by those roots, but uniquely their … Continue reading

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Holiday Dinner à la New Orleans

  Holiday Dinner à la New Orleans By Deborah Fagan Carpenter Christmas in New Orleans is much like celebrations of any kind in the Big Easy—scrumptious food is front and center! The unique southern city is brimming with celebrity chefs, … Continue reading

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SOUTHERNERS GLEANING THISTLES

Southerners Gleaning Thistles By Deborah Fagan Carpenter With rare exception, they are sexually abused as children — often by a family member. Shame and low self-worth have become an innate part of their being, and alcohol and drugs are an … Continue reading

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TRASH TO TRASHION

TRASH TO TRASHION by Deborah Fagan Carpenter  One man’s trash is—well—another man’s haute couture. Paul Thomas makes vogueish fashions from objects that many would consider useless rubbish, an innovative contribution to the art world that simultaneously calls attention to responsible waste disposal. Repurposing discards … Continue reading

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Summertime…

Summertime…..     An’ the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’ An’ the cotton is high Oh yo’ daddy’s rich, And yo mamma’s goodlookin’, So hush little baby, Don’ you cry One of these mornins’ You’re goin’ to rise up … Continue reading

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FACING FREEDOM by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Most of them were born in captivity, some third or fourth generation slaves — possessions of other human beings. Servitude was all they knew. Their skills were limited to what they had acquired while working on the farms or plantations … Continue reading

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SEASONAL APPROACH by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  It’s crisp; it’s delicious; it’s nutritious — it’s locally grown food. It’s unequaled in freshness, because what’s purchased from a local farmer was likely harvested that very day, or the day before. It’s an education about where our food originates, … Continue reading

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WALKIN’ TO NEW ORLEANS by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  Carrying a backpack half her own weight, petite North Westerner, Hilary Leonard took a little Southern walk — from Savannah, Georgia to New Orleans, Louisiana. In January 2015, the Seattle, Washington resident traveled via Greyhound bus across the country … Continue reading

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WE ARE TODAY’S SOUTH by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  As we celebrate our second year anniversary at PorchScene, we want to thank our loyal readers for continuing to support us as we’ve found our footing. We also want to thank the many contributors who have shared their unique … Continue reading

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The Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  Agnes Stark, Peter Sohngen, Brin and Dale Baucum — the Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery. In a community that boasts an enormous number of highly skilled and well-known potters, these four artisans have had a significant influence on the cities’ … Continue reading

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