Category Archives: Contributors

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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Thanksgiving Highs & Lows by Mollie Smith Waters

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Mollie Smith Waters

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, but it is also one that brings me some consternation. Why? There’s no purchasing of gifts to have to contend with, or the fear that one’s gift won’t be liked or appreciated by the receiver. … Continue reading →

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Southfacin’ Cook’s – Southern Sour Cream Pound Cake by Patsy Brumfield

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Patsy Brumfield

My father didn’t do much cooking. Chiefly, he’s remembered for accidentally setting fire to the kitchen while trying to cook bacon and watch the World Series simultaneously. We’ve never been much for multi-tasking. But the man could make a really … Continue reading →

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Southfacin’ Cook – Southern Cornbread Dressing by Patsy Brumfield

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Patsy Brumfield

HOW TO MAKE CORNBREAD DRESSING LIKE A REAL SOUTHERNER Thanksgiving turkey isn’t complete without moist, yummy cornbread dressing. It’s taken me years to get this one right, so I’ll share my experience with you. First, my wonderful mother, Betty – … Continue reading →

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IT’S ABOUT NOT CARING MUCH By Mona Sides-Smith

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mona Sides-Smith

Relatives? I don’t much get involved with what most of my relatives do, and vice-versa. I seldom see most of my family of origin and, when we do get together, we say how nice it is to see each other, … Continue reading →

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Southfacin’ Cook: HOW TO BRINE A TURKEY by Patsy Brumfield

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Patsy Brumfield

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of recipes from our SouthFacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield, that we are posting to get our readers in the mood for some great Thanksgiving food. We will be posting one each week … Continue reading →

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Snapshots – Remains of the Day by Chip Burson

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Chip Burson

   

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Metamorphosis of the Performing Child by Yancey Tallent

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Yancey Tallent

It is somewhat less painful to document the metamorphosis of “the performing child,” when you are a generation or so removed by the title of grand “anything” to the little creature. When you’re the mother of this unique and gifted … Continue reading →

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Burson On Books – will d…a life in science

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mary Prater

will d…a life in science, is the recent publication release from our parent company, Front Porch Press, LLC, and was written by our very own Tom Lawrence. As a scientist, Dr. Carpenter participated in many significant scientific events of the twentieth … 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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