Reflections of a *Mississippi Magnolia*

Did you know that December is Write a Friend Month?  In this day of instant, electronic communication, the art of letter writing is all b...

In most southern rural communities, in days gone by, the first cold snap signaled the annual hog killing season. Thanksgiving Day was on...

November 15-18: Title: Thanks for Love. Topic: What is the most thoughtful thing a loved one has done...

National Young Readers Day is celebrated on the second Tuesday of November. According to the creators of this day, it is "a specia...

November is Family Stories Month. It is a time to reflect on the silly, funny and serious stories that help define our families. T...

November has been designated as I Am So Thankful Month. It is dedicated to giving thanks and counting your blessings daily.  It is a ...

I have been asked by children's book author Pat Brannon to participate in a blog hop to introduce readers to new audiences. Below are ...

There are so many wonderful southern authors! The South is known for great writers. Eudora Welty, a renowned Mississippi writer, once sa...

Everyone knows that my mantra is .....  "Always, Always Celebrating the South and  Promoting a Positive Mississippi".   I us...

Sweetest Day, observed on the 3rd Saturday in the month of October (this year October 19th), was originally begun to honor sweetheart...