A Southern Life: my take on traditions, food, sights and more.
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Southern Sunday Favorite
First an update: With the shootings at Fort Hood, the Soldiers’ Angels sprang into action. I’ll have to say, that is one of things you gotta love about them, they are women (and men) of action! So, what can you do? SHOOTINGS AT FT. HOOD Soldiers’ Angels is assessing the needs and with our founder…
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Southern Hospitality
Yes, it is time again for Foodie Friday with Designs by Gollum! Before I share a great recipe with you, I want to update you. As many of you have already read, I have joined an incredible group called Soldiers’ Angels. What is Soliders’ Angels? Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing aid…
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Southern Fall Afternoon
The weather has been so gorgeous lately. Beautiful sunny days and wonderful moonlit nights. I just had to take some time to enjoy being outside with a cup of hot tea, some gingersnaps and a good book. The perfect fall afternoon with a nice setup for Tablescape Thursday with Between Naps on the Porch. I…
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Southern Sky
Fall is such a beautiful time of year. The trees have been gorgeous and the sky has been spectacular. The reds are so pretty. It looks like the sky is on fire! Then . . . the moon comes out: Thank you God for the beauty that surrounds us. A friend was laid off this…
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Southern Entertaining Plans
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 The holidays are upon us. Only a few more weeks until Thanksgiving and then Christmas and New Years are right behind. It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying the long summer days. Well, November…
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Southern November
A quick item before the regularly scheduled post: Are you wondering what to do with all that LEFTOVER Halloween candy? ANSWER! Soldiers’ Angels will ship it to the troops for you After Halloween has come and gone: the costumes are put away, the kids have come down from the sugar high, the jack-o-lantern is starting…
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Southern Sunday Favorite
Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! This post is originally from October 20th. Just a walk around the neighborhood seeing God’s beauty. Whenever I go for a walk, I am grateful for so many things. I am always…
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Southern Soup Craving
I had some tomato soup for lunch today. As I was eating it, I was reminded of how much I loved the tomato basil soup at la Madeleine. Oooh, it is so good. It is thick and creamy and so, so yummy. Just what is needed on a rainy fall day. La Madeleine has 60…
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Southern Harvest Table
Well, I would call it a Halloween table, except it is not very scary. Maybe, it is just a friendly Halloween table? Whichever, you call it, today’s table is this weeks entry for Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. All Hallow’s Eve is upon us soon. I think we are ready!…
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Southern Beauty
My beautiful mother sent me these pics and I am so happy to share them with you. The mums in Mama’s whiskey barrel are all volunteer. They have been coming back from last year now! The petunias have been coming back since two years ago. Aren’t they pretty. She is not even sure where they…
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Southern Spooky Eats
It’s almost here. Halloween! Let’s try a bunch of “spooky” food this week. Spider Bites * 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet morsels * 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter * 6 cups pretzel sticks Place parchment paper on baking sheet; set aside. In a large glass microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Melt on high…
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Southern Haunting
A change is in the air. I can feel it and when I look around the neighborhood, I can see it. Something is afoot here! The world is metamorphosing even as I live and breath. I’m not sure what is going on but it is really scary around here. Could it be? I think it…
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Southern Sunday and an Announcement
Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John…
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Southern Lakeside Picnic
The weather has been beautiful the last couple of days. After so much rain, we had to take advantage of it. I live within minutes of 2 beautiful lakes and 3 wonderful rivers. Today, we ventured out to Norfork lake for a picnic of corn chowder and smoked turkey sandwiches. The rain is coming back…