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Our Town Pauses to Remember

I just returned from our town’s Memorial Day service on the banks of beautiful Lake Providence. The service never fails toleaves me sober-spirited. As well it should.

I listened closely asMr. Al Rawls, aMarine Corps Captain who served in Vietnam andtheCivics teacher from our local high school,spokeeloquentlyof his fallen comrades in general and emotionally of one of his buddies in particular, a friend whose life was ended by a bullet to the head that was meant for Mr. Rawls.

I recited the pledg...

Road Story

I spoke at two and again at six, and I neeeeeeed to get on the road but this was too cute not to share while it is fresh. So, here’s the thing– you have too watch those elderly belles…

After I spoke earlier, an elderly lady was waiting around my book table and I thought it looked like she wanted to speak to me privately. She did. When she saw her chance, she lowered her voice to a soft whisper and said, “I’m sorry, but I have to know something.” I smiled to encourage her, “Yes?”

The dear old be...

Your All Things Southern Weekly

Hey y’all! I have no way of knowing if those of you who are subscribed to my blog here are also subscribed to my website, which means I don’t know if you are getting the free ATS Weekly. That said, I’m posting this week’s weekly here, hopefully for your enjoyment If you decide you want to get it in your email box once a week, just scoot over to All Things Southern and subscribe. THANKS!

THE ATS WEEKLY

Hello folks, have I ever been looking forward to this visit! Have a seat and let’s chat…

Somet...

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Hey y’all! I hope you’lljoin meMonday afternoon for another fun hourat ATS LIVE, 5-6 PM CST.The amazing Tricia Goyer will be by to talk about her latest release, By the Light of the Silvery Moon.Tricia is a talented and prolific writer and she’s always an interesting guest. ATS LIVEairs locally on TALK540 KMLB and streams in realtime so everyone can join the fun.

Here’s a bit of background on this new read to whet your appetite!

New Book Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic

Seattle:...

Whoever heard of a Pastimony?

Hey y’all! About tohit the road again. I’ll be in Denham Springs, LA tonight at Cavalier House Booksfrom six until ten talking about Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On and Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy!Hope you’ll join us if you’re within range.

Right now, however, I wanted to share some words from my morningBible study that I’m taking with me to ponder on the drive. They came from the13th chapter of Matthew. And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has...

Red and Keggie Go Kayaking

Captions left to right:

“It’s okay, Red! I haven’t tumped over yet.”

“Dear Lord, why do I let Keggie talk me into these things?”

“We’re going how far, Keggie? You’re such a kidder!”

“Husband, thanks for taking the pics. If we’re not back by dark-thirty, come after us, k?”

Hugs,

Shellie

I love to hear from you. And to prove it– leave a comment anytime during the month of May and I’ll put your name in the pot. You may win a signed copy of Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! Winner will...

Zig Ziglar’s Daughter to Visit ATS LIVE Tomorrow

Hey y’all! I hope y’all are makingplans to join me tomorrow afternoon for ATS LIVE, (that’s 5:00 to 6:00 CST, airinglocally on TALK540 and streaming live for my online friends!)

I’m excited about the show. My special guest tomorrow is Julie Ziglar Norman, theyoungest daughter of one of the most well-known prominent speaker/motivators of all time, the man known as”the motivator’s motivator”, Zig Ziglar. As you can imagine, Julie followed her dad’s advice from the get-go and has lived a happily...

On the road again!

No worries– car isn’t in motion! Pulled off for caffeine )))

Memo.m4a

New Eyes Seeing

My birthday may havecome and gone, but the blessings of the day remain and y’all are high on the list, my friends. The crazy abundance of Facebook and Twitter greetings made the day extra special, and I thank you again for taking the time to send them!

I’m enjoying some of my other gifts, too.I’m not talking about my Kayak (although it is HUGE fun and I can’t believe I waited this long to findthatnew love). The gifts I’m thinking about didn’t come wrapped in paper and they are too priceless to...

April’s Winner!

YIKES! I came home from the radio show Monday evening and promptly forgot to toss everyone’s names in the hat and pick April’s winner. SORRY! I just stopped and tended to that on the spot. With no further ado, April’s winner is Sharon O’Briant! Congrats, Sharon! You get asigned copy of Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! Send me an email with your mailing address and I’ll get it right off to you. For everyone else, there’s always May…

Hugs,

Shellie

I love to hear from you. And t...