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Educator’s arrest as ‘mystery pooper’ raises more questions than it eliminates

Did you see this headline: “Mystery pooper at N.J. high school's track turned out to be superintendent?” He was caught on camera. This is what keeps me from doing anything illegal, y’all – the threat of security cameras. Well, not the only thing. I do have a working moral compass. But let’s just say I… Continue reading Educator’s arrest as ‘mystery pooper’ raises more questions than it eliminates

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My addiction to southern-themed throw pillows and how Sweetums copes

Y’all, it’s time to come clean: I can’t resist a southern-themed throw pillow. My current favorites are one with a drawing of the State of Alabama, another that says, “Butter My Buns and Call Me a Biscuit” and one with the words, “I Love You Like Biscuits & Gravy.” Adorable, right? I only put them… Continue reading My addiction to southern-themed throw pillows and how Sweetums copes

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Quaint town of S. Pittsburg, TN, was site of deadly 1927 Christmas shootout

South Pittsburg, Tennessee, is a quaint little town of fewer than 3,000 residents that sits just across the border from Bridgeport, Alabama. It has a picturesque downtown, the site of the annual National Cornbread Festival, which is held each year on the last weekend in April. On a visit to the small town a couple… Continue reading Quaint town of S. Pittsburg, TN, was site of deadly 1927 Christmas shootout

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How Fannie Flagg claimed fried green tomatoes for the south

"How Fannie Flagg claimed fried green tomatoes for the south." Following is an excerpt from this week’s column on It's a Southern Thing. The link at the bottom takes you to the full column. I do that because It's a Southern Thing owns the rights to this column and I can’t blog it in its… Continue reading How Fannie Flagg claimed fried green tomatoes for the south

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I’m offering a free author visit for book clubs who buy ‘Not Quite Right’

Have you been looking for an upbeat read for your next book club selection? If you think your group would enjoy reading and discussing my new humor book, “Not Quite Right: Mostly True Tales of a Weird News Reporter,” I have a special offer for you. Book club members will receive a discount on orders… Continue reading I’m offering a free author visit for book clubs who buy ‘Not Quite Right’