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Henry Greene By Chip Burson
SNAPSHOTS Henry Greene By Chip Burson For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. I was not in safety, ….yet trouble came. Job, KJV, Chapt. … Continue reading
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Namesake by Joe Goodell
Katrina was a natural disaster that ravaged the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and a man-made disaster that devastated the historic city of New Orleans. It was an epic event, whose aftermath revealed the very best in human nature — and the … Continue reading
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Tagged exploring the south, katrina, mississippi gulf coast, the south
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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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Did She Really Say that? Collected and edited by Gary Wright
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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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
MISSISSIPPI DELTA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA by Tom Lawrence
The Mississippi Delta is a unique and special place. In my book, Delta Days: Tales of the Mississippi Delta, I quoted writer, David Cohn when he said, “The Mississippi Delta starts in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the South, Tom Lawrence
Tagged cat head blues, mccarty pottery, Mississippi Delta, tamale trail, Tom Lawrence
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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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Tagged exploring the south, Hilary Leonard, on foot, walking the south
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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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