The redbud trees in my yard developed an attitude over the last six months. After enduring a blistering summer and long cold winter, they...

The word family resides deeper within me than shared genetics. Multiple generations of my ancestors lived in the Southern Appalachian...

For anyone thinking winter in the south is all moonlight and magnolias, January’s weather burst that big beautiful balloon. No magnolia...

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful...

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and your family a wonderful day. Thank you for reading and subscribing to my southern wanderings this...

If I had a dollar for every acorn currently residing in my yard, this gal’s bank account would overflow. I do believe this year’s crop...

September always reminds me of a simple task I enjoyed as a child—helping my grandmother dry apple slices. Despite living in the city for...

After a few mishaps this month, I decided to share my lessons learned. Lesson one—cooking a lot of bacon produces a whole bunch of...

The other day I reached for my favorite invention—duct tape—and saved the world. Well, sorta. I reattached a baby doll arm and made a...

I need a vacation. A long one. As in one or two months of doing nothing. No housework, yard work, cooking, cleaning, appointments,...

A recent beach trip recalled a fond memory from years ago, a rather stinky one to be honest with you. As kids, my sister and I scoured...

As a certified GRITS (girl raised in the south), I speak with a southern accent but realized its full value only recently. The revelation...

After driving along a highway lined with millions of daffodil blooms, I decided to replicate the swath of beauty on my property. To this...

I applaud folks continuing to turn on their outdoor Christmas lights during the first week of January. A few extra nights of sparkle...

In 2024, may “the Lord bless you and protect you, smile on you and be gracious to you, show you His favor and give you His peace.” Click...

“I will send them a savior and defender to rescue them.” May your holidays be filled with His gift to the world. Merry Christmas! Click...

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. Not really, but the thought paints a lovely Christmas card picture of snow-covered houses and children...

Over the last few years I noticed a shift in many Christmas traditions. Exterior decorations now include electronic light shows and...

Turkey and dressing top my list of favorite Thanksgiving foods, and they taste even better the next day. But several days of the same...

Although I enjoy the great outdoors, outdoor painting ranks about equal with a toothache, meaning I prefer to skip both pains. However,...