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114. Skiing (On Water, Not Land)
Here in the Pacific Northwest, when folks talk about skiing, they’re referring to a winter sport that requires equal parts money (for gear and lift tickets), physical fitness (strong thighs are a...
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Stuff I, Myself, Like
Available at Pink Tulip of Daphne’s Etsy storeI’m working on a super-secret new project for Stuff Southern People Like, which I hope to launch next week. Meanwhile, I wanted to share some fun stuff...
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Pick me, Paula! Pick me!
Paula Deen’s Caramel Cake in Progress:A still life by Kim HollowayMy very first post on SSPL featured the Queen of Southern Cuisine, Paula Deen. Now 100-odd (and some even) posts later I’ve come full...
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Rerun: 84. Mardi Gras (“Throw Me Something, Mister!”)
Throw me something, mister!Laissez le bon temps rouler, y’all. At least until midnight tonight. You’d think that in the South Fat Tuesday wouldn’t be that big a deal. I mean, what distinguishes it from...
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121. If Duct Tape Can’t Fix It, Maybe It Ain’t Broke
That’s fixed. What’s next?Here in Seattle, hipsters have taken to duct tape like the previous decade’s hipsters took to knitting needles. They’re getting crafty with it, y’all. First came the duct tape...
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Friday Favorites: Stuff I, Myself, Like
Ok, y’all, today I’m introducing a new feature here at SSPL. If you find yourself wondering what all the other features are, well, this would be the first. There may be more to come. Feel free to cross...
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How Southern are You?
Ok, y’all, I just now figured out how to create an interactive quiz. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to make the embed code work, so if you want to find out how Southern you are, you’ll have to click this...
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Friday Favorites: Stuff I, Myself, Like
Week 2: so far, so good! Here’s my roundup: Hope over at the Fairhope Supply Co. shares 23 Southern sayings she overheard during the course of one week, including “Does this camo come in pink?” and...
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125. Graceland, Where the King Died on His Throne
Of all the Mississippi natives who’ve reached the first-name-only level of fame, I daresay that Elvis tops the charts for Most Interesting Residence. I reckon Oprah’s place is none-too-shabby, but I...
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127. Pilgrimage–Not Just for Pilgrims Anymore
Shadowlawn, Columbus, MS (c. 1848)Yes, folks, Tara may be gone with the wind (or more accurately, fire), but throughout the South you’ll find many a pre-war home still standing. Judging by the variety...
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135. Café Du Monde: Fried Dough at its Finest
Oh, Top Chef New Orleans, you’re killing me. When you edit in a shot of a certain green and white striped awning, Café Du Monde calls to me. And I think, “Yes, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong,...
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