Since some of my family and friends are swimming in their houses and yards this week, I thought it might be time to introduce this unusual phrase: Come hell or high water. It’s most often used when telling someone what you will go through to get somewhere or do something you’ve committed to. “I’ll be thereContinue reading
Category: South
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Mid-Week Words: Come Hell or High Water #southernstyle
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Mid-Week Words: Asleep and Not Having Bad Dreams #southernstyle
The phrase “asleep and not having bad dreams” is one I use in my Debut Novella Spring Fling. I’ve heard this all my life, so I thought it was a fairly common expression. I’ve had one or two people ask me about it, so I thought I better explain. In the context of Spring Fling, PaceContinue reading
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Deep Freeze in the Deep South #shortstory
Southerners were surprised when yesterday’s wintery weather took a turn for the worse. Shortly after the schools announced early closings, many roads closed due to icy conditions. Motorists were stuck and stranded all along the roadways, many trying to get to their kids. Thank the Lord a lot of Southerners are crazy about their for fourContinue reading
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Tubing: Summer in the South
It’s that time again! The almost annual Cousin Float is upon us. Since I was young, my family has made a tradition of renting tubes and floating down a creek or river. There are many benefits to tubing, if you’ve never had the pleasure. It’s a good way to cool off in the heatContinue reading