One writer holds forth on the quirks, charms, and cautions of the Southern spoken word.
susan kelly
On a Quest for Boiled Peanuts
Eating a sloppy, salty cup full of soggy goobers isn’t nearly as difficult as finding the down-home delicacy.
Cheerwine Boiled Peanuts
Boil peanuts, add Cheerwine. A simple recipe that's full of flavor.
Savoring Our Summer Food, The Tomato
Tomatoes, much like summer, must be cherished, savored, enjoyed for as long as possible.
Under a Carolina Moon
During World War II, a chance meeting led to a long-distance romance forever preserved in letters.
Summer in the Sixties
Every generation makes its own beach memories. Summer in the '60s was seafood and station wagons, bathing suits and board games. We didn't realize then what those long, bright days would mean to us now – sunburns and all.
Party on the Line: Recalling Southern Bell and Carolina Telephone
Telephone operators once helped connect folks across the state before “If you’d like to make a call ... ” became standard.
Snow Days
The beauty of a landscape cloaked in fluffy drifts of snow is lost on many Southerners. But for lovers of the white stuff, winter just isn’t the same without frosty flakes.
Christmas Unpacked, Unwrapped, Unforgettable
The rituals and customs of holidays past often dictate how we celebrate Yuletides of the present — for better or worse.
