Porch Chat Archives
"Sometimes You Don't Know Until You Do"
Friday, December 30th, 2011
Sometimes You Don't Know Until You Do Read More
Friday, December 30th, 2011
Sometimes You Don't Know Until You Do Read More
"Merry Christmas from All Things Southern"
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Merry Christmas from All Things Southern Read More
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Merry Christmas from All Things Southern Read More
"Shellie's Not So Glamorous Life"
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Shellie's Not So Glamorous Life Read More
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Shellie's Not So Glamorous Life Read More
"Shellie Launches the SRC Foundation"
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Shellie Launches the SRC Foundation Read More
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Shellie Launches the SRC Foundation Read More
"Language Barriers Can Come Back to Bite You"
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Language Barriers Can Come Back to Bite You Read More
Friday, October 28th, 2011
Language Barriers Can Come Back to Bite You Read More
"Knock, Knock, Who's There? Dixie Belle!"
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Knock, Knock, Who's There? Dixie Belle! Read More
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Knock, Knock, Who's There? Dixie Belle! Read More
"Kiddie Leashes and Doggie Diapers, All the Proof You Need"
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Kiddie Leashes and Doggie Diapers, All the Proof You Need Read More
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Kiddie Leashes and Doggie Diapers, All the Proof You Need Read More
"I've Got Your Back, Paula Deen!"
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
I've Got Your Back, Paula Deen! Read More
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
I've Got Your Back, Paula Deen! Read More
"Belles, Beaus, and Decorating Disasters"
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Belles, Beaus, and Decorating Disasters Read More
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Belles, Beaus, and Decorating Disasters Read More
"Maybe I'm Just Resting My Eyes!"
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Maybe I'm Just Resting My Eyes! Read More
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Maybe I'm Just Resting My Eyes! Read More
"My Suggestions for Washington Gridlock"
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
My Suggestions for Washington Gridlock Read More
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
My Suggestions for Washington Gridlock Read More
"There Went Shellie's Shot at Fame"
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
There Went Shellie's Shot at Fame Read More
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
There Went Shellie's Shot at Fame Read More
"Shellie Opines on Gender Bending"
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
Shellie Opines on Gender Bending Read More
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
Shellie Opines on Gender Bending Read More
"Waterboarding Could Be an Option!"
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Waterboarding Could Be an Option! Read More
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Waterboarding Could Be an Option! Read More
"Perhaps the Beautiful People Need an Alibi!"
Friday, July 8th, 2011
Perhaps the Beautiful People Need an Alibi! Read More
Friday, July 8th, 2011
Perhaps the Beautiful People Need an Alibi! Read More
"Who Screams for Locust Ice Cream?"
Friday, July 1st, 2011
Who Screams for Locust Ice Cream? Read More
Friday, July 1st, 2011
Who Screams for Locust Ice Cream? Read More
"Cuzin Michelle, The Professional Tanner"
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
Cuzin Michelle, The Professional Tanner Read More
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
Cuzin Michelle, The Professional Tanner Read More
"Shellie Tattles on Mary Elisabeth"
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Shellie Tattles on Mary Elisabeth Read More
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Shellie Tattles on Mary Elisabeth Read More
"Newt's In, Huck's Out, and I Approve This Message"
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Newt's In, Huck's Out, and I Approve This Message Read More
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Newt's In, Huck's Out, and I Approve This Message Read More
"Yours Truly, a Threat to National Security?"
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Yours Truly, a Threat to National Security? Read More
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Yours Truly, a Threat to National Security? Read More
"I Had a Little Run-In with King George"
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
I Had a Little Run-In with King George Read More
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
I Had a Little Run-In with King George Read More
"Papa Sets the Record Straight!"
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Papa Sets the Record Straight! Read More
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Papa Sets the Record Straight! Read More
"You Wanna Put Chicken Fat, Where?"
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
You Want to Put Chicken Fat, Where? Read More
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
You Want to Put Chicken Fat, Where? Read More
"The Day the Government Came Calling"
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
The Day the Government Came Calling Read More
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
The Day the Government Came Calling Read More
"Super Bowl Footage and Video Madness at ATS"
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Did you know there’s no video footage of the first Super Bowl game? Read More
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Did you know there’s no video footage of the first Super Bowl game? Read More
"Inspiration from Heidi the Cross-Eyed Opossum"
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
It occurs to me that you never know what’s going to catch the public’s fancy. Read More
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
It occurs to me that you never know what’s going to catch the public’s fancy. Read More
"Rocking with the Pulpwood Queen Fashionistas!"
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
I've got all kinds of news to share but I'm forcing myself to hold myself back and leave it for the postscripts. Read More
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
I've got all kinds of news to share but I'm forcing myself to hold myself back and leave it for the postscripts. Read More
"Aunt Marleta Schools the Hoodlums!"
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Phil has us a roaring fire going in the great room as it is much too cold to meet on the cyber porch! Read More
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Phil has us a roaring fire going in the great room as it is much too cold to meet on the cyber porch! Read More
"Where the Money is in 2011"
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Hello folks! How in tarnation are y'all? Recovering from the holidays? Read More
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Hello folks! How in tarnation are y'all? Recovering from the holidays? Read More
"Beloved Hubby Reveals a Man Secret"
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Hello friends! Thanks for dropping by. Read More
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Hello friends! Thanks for dropping by. Read More
"Tis a Great Season to Make Your Car Holler"
Monday, December 20th, 2010
There I was, trudging around the parking lot in a strange city thinking how my life often feels like that Groundhog Day movie, you know, the one where Bill Murray keeps living the same day over and over? Read More
Monday, December 20th, 2010
There I was, trudging around the parking lot in a strange city thinking how my life often feels like that Groundhog Day movie, you know, the one where Bill Murray keeps living the same day over and over? Read More
"Welcome Back to the Porch"
Monday, December 13th, 2010
I've been a tad busy lately welcoming our third grandchild into the family. Read More
Monday, December 13th, 2010
I've been a tad busy lately welcoming our third grandchild into the family. Read More
"Sissy Has Her Own Style"
Monday, December 6th, 2010
Hello folks, and welcome back to the All Things Southern porch on this beautiful December day. Read More
Monday, December 6th, 2010
Hello folks, and welcome back to the All Things Southern porch on this beautiful December day. Read More
"You Can Text that Again?!"
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Time is sure flying, isn't it? Today is the last day of our 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive. Read More
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Time is sure flying, isn't it? Today is the last day of our 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive. Read More
"Mrs. Ersa's Cracks Up the Baby Shower!"
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Hello folks! I was just thinking about how many holidays we've seen come and go together and it just flat out amazes me to know that this is our 9th Thanksgiving. Read More
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Hello folks! I was just thinking about how many holidays we've seen come and go together and it just flat out amazes me to know that this is our 9th Thanksgiving. Read More
"Genetics, Coincidence, or Prophetic? It's a Toss Up!"
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Genetics, Coincidence, or Prophetic? It's a Toss Up! Read More
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Genetics, Coincidence, or Prophetic? It's a Toss Up! Read More
"Don't Look Down!"
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Shellie isn't big on the new see thru plane thingy. Read More
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Shellie isn't big on the new see thru plane thingy. Read More
"Shellie Admits to Not Being MENSA Material"
Monday, October 25th, 2010
Shellie laughs last... Read More
Monday, October 25th, 2010
Shellie laughs last... Read More
"Spray on Clothes and This Brave New World"
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Shellie is still voting against public indecency! Read More
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Shellie is still voting against public indecency! Read More
"What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman, Part II"
Monday, October 11th, 2010
Shellie continues the discussion about the insensitive things said to pregnant women! Read More
Monday, October 11th, 2010
Shellie continues the discussion about the insensitive things said to pregnant women! Read More
"What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman"
Monday, October 4th, 2010
Shellie helps foster better communication between the belles and beaus. Read More
Monday, October 4th, 2010
Shellie helps foster better communication between the belles and beaus. Read More
"Elephants, Donkeys, and Hybrids-- Oh, My!"
Monday, September 27th, 2010
A little political fun! Read More
Monday, September 27th, 2010
A little political fun! Read More
"Driving Directions Gone Wild"
Monday, September 20th, 2010
Shellie sticks up for the men! Read More
Monday, September 20th, 2010
Shellie sticks up for the men! Read More
"Matriarchs Know Best"
Monday, September 13th, 2010
Shellie dreams of becoming a matriarch... Read More
Monday, September 13th, 2010
Shellie dreams of becoming a matriarch... Read More
"Who's Ready for Some Football?!"
Monday, September 6th, 2010
Shellie notices that some people seem more ready for some football than others and offers a few suggestions to bring everyone together this season! Read More
Monday, September 6th, 2010
Shellie notices that some people seem more ready for some football than others and offers a few suggestions to bring everyone together this season! Read More
"Papa's Heart Attack, The Big Reveal"
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Papa's heart attack tells a story all it's own! Read More
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Papa's heart attack tells a story all it's own! Read More
"Forcing Liquids Can Be Tricky"
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Shellie feels sorry for the little yard younguns headed back to school in this heat! Read More
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Shellie feels sorry for the little yard younguns headed back to school in this heat! Read More
"Paulette's in a Twit about Chubby Profiling"
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Shellie hears Paulette out on a provision in the new healthcare bill. Read More
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Shellie hears Paulette out on a provision in the new healthcare bill. Read More
"Picking at Strangers, Part II"
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Belle of All Things Southern has a little fun with telemarketers. Read More
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Belle of All Things Southern has a little fun with telemarketers. Read More
"Picking with Strangers, Part I"
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Shellie discusses what not to do when a cop stops you for speeding. Read More
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Shellie discusses what not to do when a cop stops you for speeding. Read More
"Matrimony and Missile Dense Shields for All"
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Shellie recalls her Beloved Hubby's Own Independence Day Read More
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Shellie recalls her Beloved Hubby's Own Independence Day Read More
"Pardon Me, Is That Bacon You're Wearing?"
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Shellie reports on the development of rainbow colored bacon?! Read More
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Shellie reports on the development of rainbow colored bacon?! Read More
"All Knotted Up in the Ties That Bind"
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Shellie discusses her southern DNA~ Read More
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Shellie discusses her southern DNA~ Read More
"For Love of The Red, The White, and The Blue"
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Shellie asks We the People to reconsider the concept of unity! Read More
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Shellie asks We the People to reconsider the concept of unity! Read More
"What's Jethro Got To Do With It?!"
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Shellie discusses a vacation trend for rich folks! Read More
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Shellie discusses a vacation trend for rich folks! Read More
"Mama Ruth Causes a Scene at Church!"
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Shellie brings a classic Mama Ruth and Aunt Eddie back to the porch by popular demand. Read More
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Shellie brings a classic Mama Ruth and Aunt Eddie back to the porch by popular demand. Read More
"Southern Mama Wisdom for Grads (That The Rest of Y'all Should Know Too) "
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Shellie dispenses advice for Grads that she would've shared, had she been asked! Read More
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Shellie dispenses advice for Grads that she would've shared, had she been asked! Read More
"End of the School Year Blues"
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Shellie shares another one from Aunt Marleta and Uncle Stan! Read More
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Shellie shares another one from Aunt Marleta and Uncle Stan! Read More
"Above and Beyond the Call of Duty"
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Clara's Daddy goes above and beyond the call of customer service. Read More
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Clara's Daddy goes above and beyond the call of customer service. Read More
"A Poor Excuse for a Party!"
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Shellie opines on a suspect birthday party and it's possible consequences for the belle. Read More
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Shellie opines on a suspect birthday party and it's possible consequences for the belle. Read More
"I May Fit and Fall Out"
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Shellie is calling for a Congressional Investigation into PantyGate Read More
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Shellie is calling for a Congressional Investigation into PantyGate Read More
"Uncle Stan's Undercover Humor"
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Shellie discusses the art of finding humor all around us and illustrates with a story from two of the porch's favorite characters, Uncle Stan and Aunt Marleta. Read More
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Shellie discusses the art of finding humor all around us and illustrates with a story from two of the porch's favorite characters, Uncle Stan and Aunt Marleta. Read More
"Taking Care of Business, Southern Mama Style"
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Southern Mamas aren't afraid to stand up and fight! Read More
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Southern Mamas aren't afraid to stand up and fight! Read More
"The People's Art"
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, host of All Things Southern discusses the art of storytelling! Read More
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, host of All Things Southern discusses the art of storytelling! Read More
"Beware the African Mongoose!"
Monday, March 15th, 2010
I've reached into the archive vault and pulled out a classic for y'all. Read More
Monday, March 15th, 2010
I've reached into the archive vault and pulled out a classic for y'all. Read More
"Spit-Shined in Public"
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005
I wanna talk Easter memories but first I must share what Mama did at one of my recent speaking engagements! I love Mama traveling with me, really I do--but you have to watch her. She can get caught up in the moment… Read More
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005
I wanna talk Easter memories but first I must share what Mama did at one of my recent speaking engagements! I love Mama traveling with me, really I do--but you have to watch her. She can get caught up in the moment… Read More
"Too Many Programs Open"
Wednesday, March 16th, 2005
I’ve been duped, swindled, suckered... Don’t laugh; chances are you’ve bought a load or two of the same fertilizer. I’m talking about the buzzword of the millennium: multi-tasking. Read More
Wednesday, March 16th, 2005
I’ve been duped, swindled, suckered... Don’t laugh; chances are you’ve bought a load or two of the same fertilizer. I’m talking about the buzzword of the millennium: multi-tasking. Read More
