Category Archives: Gary Wright

By the Bucketful by Gary Wright

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Mary Prater

By the Bucketful by Gary Wright Some memories are too painful to remember, even the first time. The Southern Bucket List Bucket lists are things that you really want to do before you–well—kick the bucket. In other words, things, however … Continue reading →

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So . . . You Think You Speak Southern?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Mary Prater

So . . . You Think You Speak Southern? By Gary Wright Whut I jist said, is whut I jist said! In New Orleans, there are three seasons: hurricane season, political season, and football season. In certain areas around New … Continue reading →

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SOUTHERN BUCKET LIST

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mary Prater

Southern Bucket List by Gary Wright A few alligators are naturally of the vicious type and inclined to resent it when you prod them with a stick.. You can find out which ones these are by prodding them. -Will Cuppy … Continue reading →

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Did She Really Say that? Collected and edited by Gary Wright

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Mary Prater

  The common good is often uncommonly bad In every section of the country, colloquialisms are born and then passed on through the generations. The South has produced an abundance of them. Many are more prevalent in rural areas, some … Continue reading →

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More Southern Speak by Gary Wright

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Gary Wright

Gary Wright continues to share his “Southernisms” with us in MORE SOUTHERN SPEAK! Please feel free to add your own favorite “southern speak” in the comments section at the end of this post. Thanks y’all!

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More Southern Speak by Gary Wright

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Gary Wright

If it were easy, then everyone would understand Slap my head and call me silly is not an invitation to produce the physical action called for, rather, to call attention to the fact that I have overlooked the obvious and … Continue reading →

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No Hope Divorce by Gary Wright

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Gary Wright

Be sure you’re right, then go ahead – David Crockett While it is true that you should never underestimate the actions of a woman scorned, neither should you miscalculate the thought process of a Redneck who has been wronged. Old … Continue reading →

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Southern Speak: The Past is Never Dead by Gary Wright

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Gary Wright

“The past is never dead; it is not even past.” – William Faulkner “Made” This is a general Southern, catch-all word used for everything when you cannot think of a proper word to use or when there simply isn’t a … Continue reading →

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More Southern Speak by Gary Wright

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Gary Wright

“. . . tomorrow is another day,” by Scarlett O’Hara, a product of the mind of Margaret Mitchell. Author’s disclaimer: Any resemblance to any real person, living or dead in this work is purely the fault of that person for resembling my … Continue reading →

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Birth of Southern Speak by Gary Wright

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Gary Wright

“Song, song of the South; sweet potato pie and hush my mouth,” as performed by the country group, Alabama “Southern Speak” This is a type of soft speaking which was primarily developed in the South during the northern occupation of the beloved … Continue reading →

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