Category Archives: Contributors

IT’S FIXIN’ TO RAIN!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

It’s Fixin’  to Rain by Joe Goodell The expression “fixin’ to” (never “fixing to”) is characteristically Southern, especially rural Southern, although its use has been reported in Chicago and Cincinnati. It turns out that the term, most often used simply … Continue reading →

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Interesting Southern Stuff!

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Interesting Southern Stuff! by Gary Wright   “History is not necessarily what happened but what is recorded.” —Debbie Terranova   An abundance of negativity has been written about the American South. Indeed, there has been much to lament, from the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Reasonable Action

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

The Power of Reasonable Action by Deborah Fagan Carpenter   Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals. —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER 5th

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

The movie, “Free State of Jones,” was released Friday. It’s bound to be a lot bigger around here than in many neighborhoods, but it’s certainly worth making a trip to the cinema to see. It’s (1) a well written, acted … Continue reading →

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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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BARBEQUE, MUSIC AND SOUTHERN MADE!

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Barbeque, Music, and Southern Made! By Deborah Fagan Carpenter   Barbeque, Music, and Southern Made! Three southern festivals, Memphis in May International Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and Southern Makers in Montgomery, Alabama are unique and innovative … Continue reading →

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KLUG’S AWAKENING

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mary Prater

FLASH FICTION KLUG’S AWAKENING   By Tom Lawrence Klug stood in the opening of his cave, and stared at the stack of smoldering wood he had covered with muddy dirt just before sundown last night. There were still wisps of … 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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SPRING QUICHE by Southfacin’ Cook

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Mary Prater

SPRING QUICHE By Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield Quiche is one of the easiest, cheapest, most adaptable go-to meals ever. After its simple base, you just go with what you like in the fridge or freezer or pantry, within reason. Remember, … Continue reading →

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CLAUDETTE COLVIN

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mary Prater

CLAUDETTE COLVIN A work of fiction, based in fact By Tom Lawrence   Fred Gray sat in his law office in downtown Montgomery, listening to the March rain pelting against his window. He was expecting visitors, and had a fresh … Continue reading →

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