Small Town News

I think I’ve delved into the history of practically every Southern staple. If not, please let me know! But one dish, one of my favorites, I’m tackling today. Cornbread, a staple of Southern comfort food, is a delectable...

John and I visited the coffee one Saturday and sat down with his cousins. Keep in mind that in small towns, that word has a broader definition. Jim is actually John’s mother’s first cousin, and Donna is his wife. But we just call them...

When my mother retired, she took up quilting. She was already a fabulous seamstress, so it was a natural progression. She found a club, and then a mentor. She gained a stash of fat quarters, patterns, friends, and memories. But she never found...

I’ve got a small town point to make, but first let’s review a few definitions.    During the Cold War the terms “First World” and “Second World” were used to classify a country’s alliance. The...

  I’m pretty much a sucker for charities and fundraisers. I’ll keep a few dollar bills in my purse for donation jars and people selling things outside of stores. If someone needs a few bucks until payday, John and I help...

  Recently I was on episode of the YouTube channel called “The Bookish Hour.” Once again a reader questioned the small town I’ve created in my book series. “There’s no way a little bitty town can have all that fun...

My lovely editor, Julie, has asked me numerous times to write my articles about upcoming holidays. The problem is that I write and send my articles two to six weeks ahead of time. For me to remember holidays coming up a month from now requires a lot...

Have you heard about our latest venture? Or is it our latest adventure? Maybe our latest misadventure. We’ve opened a food truck serving pulled pork sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes, and nachos. My parents used to say, “If a marriage...

Tracy Lawrence has a new song out, and I really like it. It’s called “If the World Had a Front Porch.” Let me clarify by saying I really like the song, but I think making it a reality would be a disaster.   Tracy starts off...