Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Hello from Coon Creek! Sorry about all these leaves, I meant
to get out here and sweep the porch off for y'all, but I ran
smack out of time. Oh, well, let's catch up.
Isn't Thanksgiving just a wonderful holiday? There's minimal
decorating to be done and no gifts to rush around and buy. But
the best part? The entire day is devoted to food, family and
fellowship--three of my most favorite things! This year
we'll be at my big sister's in Conway, Arkansas. That's why
this week's issue is coming out a day early. (Although knowing
how busy everyone is, I figure most of you will be full of
turkey before you get a chance to read it.)
Excuse my manners, I haven't offered you anything to drink.
My mother would be ashamed! I have iced tea in the fridge and
coffee on the sideboard in the dining room. Please help yourself.
I hope you enjoy this week's visit. I decided to give you
an idea for all that leftover turkey in lieu of offering a
traditional thanksgiving recipe, knowing full well that any
self-respecting southern cook had her menu planned well before
All Things Southern arrived in her e-mailbox. I also posted
several of your notes in the "Southern Exchange", so please
take a moment there to meet your porch neighbors.
By the way, I was tickled by the response to the double name
thing. Y'all talked me into it--we'll use them a little longer.
Hugs,
Shellie Charlene
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"Chuckles"
"How Yankees Do Thanksgiving"
An elderly man in North Dakota calls his son in New York and says, "I
hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother
and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough.
"Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams.
"We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old man
says. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about
this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her," and he
hangs up.
Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.
"Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take
care of this."
She calls North Dakota and screams at the old man, "You
are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get
there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there
tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?" and
hangs up.
The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife.
"Okay," he says, "They're coming for Thanksgiving and paying
their own fares...Now what do we tell them for Christmas?
~Thanks to Andy Brister for this week's chuckle!
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"A Taste of the South"
SPICY QUICK TURKEY CASSEROLE
•3 cups diced cooked turkey
•1 large onion -- chopped
•2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
•2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
•1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
•1 can condensed nacho cheese soup
•1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles {Rotel}
Preheat oven to 325 degree. Layer turkey into the bottom of a
9 x 13-inch greased casserole dish. Layer onion, cheese, olives,
and tortilla chips over turkey. {Do not add chips until ready
to bake.} Combine soups and tomatoes. Pour over turkey and bake
30 to 40 minutes until hot and bubbly. Garnish with ripe olives,
if desired.
~special thanks to Tamara Davida Leonard for this week's recipe.
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"Spotlight on the South"
SPOTLIGHT ON THANKSGIVING
George Washington's
1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the
providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for
His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor;
and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint
committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United
States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by
acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of
Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably
to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day
of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to
the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent
author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we
may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble
thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this
country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and
manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in
the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of
tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the
peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to
establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness,
and particularly the national one now lately instituted' for the
civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means
we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general,
for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to
confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers
and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech
Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us
all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several
and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National
Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a
Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and
faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns
and nations (especially such as have show kindness to us), and to
bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote
the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the
increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto
all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows
to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3rd day of October,
A.D. 1789.
(signed) George Washington
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"It's Been Said..."
"Southerners can't stand to eat alone. If we're going to cook a
mess of greens we want to eat them with a mess of people. "
--Julia Reed
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"Southern Comfort"
I've been taught Christian love all my life. But the real truth
of brotherly love was slow to come home to me.
One day I was alone in my thoughts, feeling very grateful for
life's blessings. Without prompting, thanksgiving streamed from
my lips. As I thought about my blessings I mused silently,
"How Lord, can I explain to You what I feel? You made my heart
and my emotions. How do I express this love I feel for you?"
So quiet was the answer, so familiar the words, "Love one another.
Freely ye have received, freely, freely give." In a totally new
way I began to understand taking my love for Him and turning it
towards the people I came into contact with. "Beloved, let us
love one another. For love is of God and everyone that loves is
born of God and knows God."
(I John 13:34; Matthew 10:8; I John 4:7)
~Shellie
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"Southern Exchange"
Allow me to introduce a few of your porch neighbors.~Shellie
I just had to reply to your article about double names. My first
and middle name is Jo Rae. Ever since I was a little girl, I've
gone by both my first and middle names. In my case, it was a
matter of combining my Mama's middle name (Jo) and my father's
middle name (Ray). My father was also named in this fashion.
Charles Ray, from his mama, Lennie Ray, and his father, Jesse
Charles. I must admit, I didn't carry on the tradition with my
children and I greatly regret it. As I explained to my son,
Timothy William, just the other day, your name is a gift given
to you by your parents and should be treasured accordingly.
I love your emag and if you ever get to South Carolina, I'd love
to have you stop by for some ice tea.
Sincerely,
Jo Rae Cash
Simpsonville, South Carolina
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My neighbor Jean Metcalf works at Conway Regional with
your sister Cyndie. She told me about your site this
afternoon, and I must say, I have enjoyed reading
it - EVERY WORD. Such refreshment to hear and it brought
back lots of memories of my childhood - especially the
'tomboy' getting in trouble part. I look forward to
more issues, and I have sent your website to several
of my friends. My son-in-law is from Leesville, imagine--
a Cajun in my family! It certainly comes in handy when it's
duck gumbo time. By the way, did Cyndie mention that Jean
is a Yankee? :-)
Sincerely,
Jimmye Lynn Porter
Conway, AR USA
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Hey! I wanted to let you know I am still enjoying your site.
I thought I'd share something you can use in your emag if
you'd like to.
The other morning as I was walking down the hall to wake Jenna up
for school, I could hear her talking to someone. As I entered the
room I asked, "What were you saying?"
Jenna looked up with her sweet blue eyes and said "Oh, I was
just thanking God for life, 'cause mama-- I love life".
It made me feel good to know that even with all that is going on
in the world today, my nine year old could look to her Heavenly
Father and thank Him for "life". It made me realize that we need
to see things through a child's eyes more often. And so, I too
say, "Thank you Lord for life."
Sincerely,
Lissa Spears
Natchez, Mississippi
*Thanks Lissa, Jimmye and Jo Rae. Be sure to see next week's
exchange when Billy Frank drops in and our newest neigbor,
Stanislav Zenov from Russia tells us why he loves the South!
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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
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