Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
It's about time y'all got back; I've been standing at the
screen door watching for you. Let's sit a spell on the
porch and catch up. By the way, thanks to everyone who has
been writing in occasionally with ideas and thoughts for the
"Southern Exchange"--it makes this a real conversation we
have here and not just me jawing each week. I'm worried
about some of you folks, though, you don't seem to have
much to say...and we know that's not southern. ~smile~
I hope you had a nice weekend; we had a great one! Our
oldest child, Jessica , came in for the weekend from LSU.
It's always good to see her little black Camry wheel into
the carport.
Jessica loves to cook. Her dad and I wanted to take her
out Saturday night but she chose to invite her grandparents
over and cook supper for us all.
She planned the menu, shopped for the groceries and prepared
the meal with careful attention to the details. Watching her
that evening, I thought about her strong notion of family,
and the delight she seemed to get from serving good food
in abundance.
"Yep," I said to myself, "that child is southern--through
and through."
I had fun putting the emag together this week. I hope you
enjoy it. Remember, I'd love to hear from you. Help me
celebrate our southern culture. Whether you have a favorite
recipe, a chuckle, or just special memories--write me!
tomtom@allthingssouthern.com
Hugs,
Shellie
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"Chuckles"
Okay, I've poked a little fun at the Yankees and laughed
a bit at Boudreaux's expense. Now, true to my word, here's
a redneck funny.
"Multiple Births"
It seems a very excited redneck called the country doctor
to his house to deliver his wife's baby.
During the labor, the lights went off and the doctor had to
ask the expectant father to hold the lantern near so he could
assist in the baby's birth.
After the arrival of the first baby the redneck was about
to put the lantern down on the table when the doctor hollered,
"Wait a minute, hold that lantern back up. I believe there
is another baby coming! " Sure enough, the lady delivered
a second infant. The redneck was again ready to place the
lantern on the table when the doctor yelled, "Wait a minute!
Hold that up again, here comes another one!"
Completely dazed, the panicking father scratched his head
and asked the doctor, "You reckon it's the light that's
attracting them?"
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"A Taste of the South"
JESSICA'S TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
•4 large baking potatoes
•8 slices bacon
•1 cup sour cream
•1/2 cup milk
•1/4 cup butter
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon pepper
•1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
•8 green onions, sliced, divided
Bake potatoes in oven for one hour. Cook and drain bacon,
crumble and set aside. Slice cooked potatoes in half
lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; discard
shells. Add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2
cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix until well blended
and creamy. Spoon mixture into casserole bowl, top with
remaining cheese, green onions and bacon. Bake for another
fifteen minutes or until heated throughout and cheese is melted.
~Thanks Jess, it was delicious!
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"Spotlight on the South"
SPOTLIGHT ON HELEN KELLER
Close your eyes for just a few moments; I'll wait.
Although it was dark, you could still hear, right? Maybe it was
office noise, maybe it was the steady hum of the dishwasher
or the cries of a child, but you still heard sounds connecting
you to your world. What if that wasn't so? Imagine that it was
as silent as it was dark. This week we spotlight the indomitable
spirit of a Southerner who not only lived this reality but triumphed
over it.
Helen Keller was born in Alabama in June of 1880. She was nineteen
months old when a fever left her blind and deaf. At a time when
such disabilities would have normally meant a lifetime of restrictions
and confinement--Helen Keller refused to accept normal. As a
child, she taxed her remaining senses to try and piece together
the puzzle of her surroundings. She touched, she smelled, she
tasted---and she kicked and pulled and fought when she couldn't
find a way to understand or communicate with those around her. That
unrelenting determination would not only serve to help unlock her
world, it would one day make Ms. Keller a world famous author
and speaker who inspired and challenged both abled and disabled.
When Anne Sullivan, a tutor hired by Helen's parents, first met her
student, Helen was a rebellious, angry seven year old. That was okay;
Anne had been a stubborn and rebellious student herself. Over time
they would understand each other and form a lifetime bond.
Remember the scene in the movie "Miracle Worker" where the actress
playing Helen Keller felt the water on her hand and made the
connection with the letters Anne traced in her palm? I'll never
forget it; I watched them celebrate and felt their victory as if it
were my own.
Before her death in 1968 Helen Keller accomplished far more
than many seeing and hearing people could ever hope to achieve.
The web offers a vast amount of information on Ms. Keller. Here is
a great site with plenty of links to get you started.
"http://helen-keller.freeservers.com"
Add the "The Miracle Worker" video on the life of Helen Keller to your
collection by clicking here:
"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0792842146/allthingssout-20"
To order the book "Helen and Teacher" for your home of office, click here:
"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201694689/allthingssout-20"
~Shellie
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"It's Been Said..."
"Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives,
stop thinking and go on."
--Andrew Jackson
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"Southern Comfort"
Goodness! It's hard to turn on the television without being given
something new to worry about. How about a few comforting words
to help us all sleep better at night?
Let's look at Proverbs 3:24-25 together. "When you lie down, you
won't be afraid, and your sleep will be sweet. Don't be afraid of
sudden fear and the destruction of the wicked, for the Lord will
be thy confidence and keep your foot from being taken."
Now that's comforting, right? Sure it is! But does it apply
universally--unconditionally? Well, let's see. If we back up and
start with the whole chapter a picture begins to form. We find one
verse exhorting the reader to obey the Lord followed by a verse of
benefit from doing so. Allow me to sumarize a few verses:
verse 1: Don't forget the law (obedience)
verse 2: It will mean long life and peace (benefit)
verse 3: Don't forsake mercy and truth (obedience)
verse 4: It'll bring you favor and understanding with God and
man (benefit)
verse 5: Trust in the Lord, don't lean on your own
reasoning (obedience)
verse 6: He will direct your paths (benefit)
verse 7: Don't be proud, fear the Lord and depart from
evil (obedience)
verse 8: It will be health to your body (benefit)
Now, if we keep this up, we find out that prior to that promise
of sweet sleep in verse 24, we get several admonitions to
seek wisdom from the Lord. So does this sweet sleep hinge on
obedience to those preceding scriptures? You decide.
~Shellie
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"Southern Exchange"
Sue Warren from Louisiana sends in a patriotic page for us to
see: http://www.a992.com/HTML/america002.swf Be patient and
give it a moment to load, it's definately worth the wait!
Thanks Mrs. Sue!
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WHAT SOUTHERN MOMS TELL THEIR DAUGHTERS...
About marriage: "You should marry for love and not for money.
But if you're gonna marry for money--make darn sure he's got
some!" Do you remember your southern mom's advice about love,
marriage, relationships and life in general? Then join the
fun; this project is exploding! Write me at
tomtom@allthingssouthern.com to have your mom's advice
memorialized in my new book: WHAT SOUTHERN MOMS TELL THEIR
DAUGHTERS...
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