Category Archives: Exploring the South

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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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

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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

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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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More Southern Speak 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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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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