Mama always ‘figured it out’
The Dixie Diva column
Mama was stubborn. “Set in her ways,” is what country folks call it and, boy, was she. When she made up her mind, nothing stopped her.
Pope Francis to redirect the church
Religion column
Almost two months ago Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected by his fellow cardinals to serve as the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cop pull you over? Just be nice
Features column
Poor Reese Witherspoon. She spends all her life trying to develop a positive role model and then loses her cool with an Atlanta police officer.
Bum Phillips finds peace on his Texas ranch
Not far from Goliad, Texas, a town of nearly 2,000, is the cutting horse ranch of Bum Phillips, the colorful National Football League coach who is remembered, among other things, for his wearing of cowboy boots on the sideline and for his wide-brimmed Stetson, except for games played indoors.
Shaped-note singing has a heavenly sound
The Dixie Diva column
One day over lunch, my new-to-the-South-but-thoroughly-loving-it husband commented on the choir singing at our church which is led by my brother-in-law, Rodney.
Gardening not as scary as some think
Features Columnist
During World War II, many families grew victory gardens to do their civic duty.
Dog sending subtle signs
Features Columnist
I can’t prove it, but I’m pretty sure my dog thinks he’s better than me.
Offering up a prayer for Sunday ‘no-shows’
Religion column
Last week country and western artist George Jones died. He was a hard-living kind of a fellow, according to the reports, carousing so hard and heavy that he was often too sick or bleary-eyed to appear at his concerts.
Rest easy, America, the FBI will handle it
Features Column
The late great Lewis Grizzard once wrote a book titled “Elvis is Dead and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself.” Well, I don’t feel so great myself, but don’t tell thousands of Elvis impersonators across the country that Elvis is dead. Every town with a population of at least 100,000 has an Elvis impersonator, and they even have a yearly contest to name the best each year.
Heaven’s blessed, but I’m distressed
Features Columnist
It seems too many loved ones recently have said good-bye to this vale of grief and sorrow and said hello to sweet eternity.
If you see something, say something
Features Columnist
May is an incredibly busy time of year. One out of 10 weddings occurs in May, with an average guest list of 178 people.
Be more active in your health care
Features Column
Recently I took my vehicle in for a routine service check. In the last couple of weeks, I had noticed a squealing kind of noise coming from the front end of my vehicle.
The hot dog, oh what a treat
You won’t find any health food advocates suggesting that you eat more hot dogs. In fact the advice you will get from those who know best is to stay away from them.
Get results fast with an HIIT workout
Features Columnist
Would you like to find the most efficient way to get in the best shape of your life? Look no further than High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
Wrap that antique to go, please
Feature Columnist
The move wasn’t far, just a few miles down the road to a two-story house framed in pretty greenery and with a little back patio all laid out in brick. It would be great, I thought.
