My father encouraged me to send a press release about my new book and writing career to the local newspapers where I grew up in South Georgia. For the first time in more than twenty years, I was part of the news. It put me in mind of this song. Can anybody relate?
Category: Southern
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Music Moments: Famous In A Small Town
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Word for Wednesday: Throwdown #southernstyle
I realize the word (or words-depending on how you use them) throwdown can have multiple meanings depending on where you live and what you’re in to. Where I come from, if you hear somebody say they’re about to throwdown, you better back up because there’s gonna be a fight. It happens between brothers, sisters, cousins, friends,Continue reading
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5 Things You’re Guaranteed To See at a Southern Small-town Christmas Parade
Many small Southern towns kick off the month of December with a Christmas Parade. It could be on a bright Saturday morning, or it could be on a Thursday evening so the lighted town decorations can be seen. Either way, there are certain things you’ll almost always see. 1. Leading the parade, usually on theContinue reading
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Irish/American Lore
Beware the Banshee! I don’t mean the new hit show on Cinemax.In Ireland, the Banshee is the spirit of a female fairy who is a messenger of death. Sometimes, only her wailing is heard. Other times, a wailing woman is seen, wearing clothes of mourning. Either way, it is a sign of impending death. Death isn’tContinue reading