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The Watermelon Patch- Flip Flop Heaven!

Last week my parents, E.B., and I took our yearly trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  This is a trip I’ve taken with my parents ever since I was born, so I always look forward to saying hello to the Gulf of Mexico. Somewhere between Hattiesburg, View Post

County Fair VIP

Every spring my son enjoys "VIP" status at the county fair that rolls into town.  His Paw-Paw just happens to work with other members of the American Legion at the admission gates that week to raise money for their programs that support View Post

Being Southern- via Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Michelle on Pinterest Source: pearls-curlsandasoutherngirl.tumblr.com via Michelle on Pinterest Source: Uploaded by user via Michelle on Pinterest Source: lovelylittledetails.com via Stephanie on Pinterest Source: View Post

Octoberfest Fun

This past Saturday, E.B. and I headed out the door bright and early to attend our town’s annual Octoberfest, which is basically an arts and crafts festival and BBQ competition all rolled into one.  It’s a good time because a lot of people come View Post

“I Wish I Was In The Land of Cotton…”

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You Might Be From Mississippi If…

You see trolleys....rolling down the HIGHWAY. You love Tweety Bird so much you profess that love by adorning the back window of your car with Tweety Bird house shoes. Keep it klassy, Delta! View Post

Happy Fall, Y’all!

Wow!  I can’t believe it’s October!  I remember when the new year rolled around like it was yesterday, and here we are.  I can always tell when it’s that time of year just by the smells in our little Mississippi Delta town.  The farmers start View Post

Funny Car Tags

Yes, it was all the former English teacher in me could do to not point out this misspelling to the woman driving her “new to her” Expedition. View Post

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