Month: May 2010
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Southern Day at the River
Just a few more pics from our day at the river with Ann and Randall Messick. What a beautiful place they have. I’m not sure how they can bear to part with it. If you would like the house that has these spectacular views on the banks of the White River, visit them at http://www.OzarkHomeTeam.com.…
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Southern Trout
Yesterday, I showed you some of the pictures I took from my friend, Ann’s, river cabin. I have a few more to show you today, along with another recipe for trout, which is very abundant in the beautiful White River on which the cabin is located. It is just so beautiful down there along the…
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Southern River Cabin
Sunday afternoon, we visited with Ann and Randall Messick at their river cabin. It is a fabulous place right on the river. They have made it very cozy and it is now for sale! The perfect spot for someone who wants to get away from it all on the banks of the beautiful White River…
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Southern Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! “Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee,” Exodus 20:12. This is the 5th of the 10 Commandments. It has been said that the fifth commandment is pivotal, for it is between the commandments teaching us to love…
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Southern Mother’s
Whether you are Southern or not – Happy Mother’s Day. Check out my post of my mother’s sayings that was up earlier this week and also my mother’s lemon meringue pie recipes. Just Scroll through to see them. Enjoy and, again Happy Mother’s Day
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Southern Mama Stuff
I have mentioned in a past post my mother’s pie making ability. Today, I am re-visiting a past post displaying her wonderful talents: You my remember my mother and her pie making talents! Check it out for: Here is how she makes her crust for a 9 inch pie: 2 cups flour, sifted 1 teaspoon…
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Southern Mother’s Day
This Sunday, is Mother’s Day! What a wonderful idea to honor our mothers! You may remember that one of the pictures from one of my posts was chosen to represent a Mother’s Day Luncheon for an ad for the National Junior Auxiliaries Cookbook. So, here is the entire tablescape presentation that includes this picture from…
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Southern Sadness
Usually, I like to made visits to A Southern Life happy and uplifting. Today, I’m just kind of sad. Last week I posted about the terrible consequences of the oil rig explosion on the beautiful Gulf Coast. Today, I am shocked at the pictures coming out of Tennessee of the horrific flooding. I have many…
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Southern Reunions
What a day it has been. As I came home from running some errands, I found a beautiful chocolate lab running down the middle of my street dragging a blue leash. If you have read this blog, you know what a dog (and cat) lover I am. Well, the sweet dog came right to me.…
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Southern Outdoor Room
Between the rain, I have been outside creating another outdoor room/seating area. I need some blogger help. The umbrella I have is several years old. I am thinking about painting it with a weatherproof outdoor paint. Any suggestions? Here is what I created today. Ready for a new season here at A Southern Life. Any…
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Southern Sunday
What a beautiful Sunday this is! I’m itching to get out to my porch. We saw some beautiful yellow birds at the feeder this morning as well as cardinals and our ever present doves and blue jays. It is a very colorful world at the bird feeder! I’m reminded of a post from the porch…
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Southern Derby Day and Some Pink!
It is Derby Day! Time to run for the roses, but in my case it will be for the pinks! Ready with a mint julep on a pale pink napkin in front of the pink flowers. Where did I get the flowers? From the back fence! Aren’t they beautiful. Let’s take a closer look. Now,…