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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Magnolia malady
How the magnolia became a Southern symbol, I’ll never know. Sure, it thrives in warm, humid climates and has lovely blossoms that emerge this time of year to give the air a sweet and intoxicating aroma. But, let’s face it, this tree … Continue reading
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Tagged blossoms, contemporary South, crape myrtle, Georgia, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, landscaping, lawn care, leaves, Lilburn, magnolia, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, pine, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, sweet gum, the South, trees, yard work
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Piano music
New South Essays readers know I’m a fan of Southern singer/songwriter Kate Campbell, so when her 13th album “1000 Pound Machine” was released April 3, it wasn’t a stretch to predict a review was coming. I was intrigued by several … Continue reading
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Tagged "Alabama Department of Corrections Meditation Blues", "I will be your rest", "Montgomery to Mobile", "Spoonerville", "The Occasional Wailer", "Wait for another day", "Walk with me", 1000 pound machine, acoustic guitar, Alabama, Arthur Blessitt, contemporary South, country music, Dave Jacques, David Henry, David Hood, Emmylou Harris, George C. Wallace, Hammond organ, John Deaderick, Kate Campbell, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, music review, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, Paul Griffith, piano, red clay, Rosa Parks, singer, Sloan Wainwright, songwriter, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southern music, Southerners, Spooner Oldham, the South, Will Kimbrough
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Fierce landscapes
What a difference a week makes. Last week I was in the Chattahoochee National Forest connecting with my middle son and enjoying the beauty of the Appalachian foothills. This week I visited Big Bend National Park in Texas, connecting with … Continue reading
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Tagged Belden Lane, Big Bend, Big Bend National Park, Boquillas Canyon, Chattahoochee National Forest, Chisos Basin, contemporary South, desert, hike, hiking, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lost Mine Trail, Mexico, mountain, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, Rio Grande River, Solace of Fierce Landscapes, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, spirituality, Texas, the South, travel
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Happy trails (mostly)
This week Harris and I embarked on a 4.8 mile journey that has come to represent more than just a hike through the Chattahoochee National Forest. This rite of passage for my boys began five years ago when Barron was … Continue reading
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Tagged Amicalola Falls, Amicalola Falls State Park, Appalachian Trail, Arthur Lee Wallace, brothers, Chattahoochee National Forest, composting toilet, contemporary South, Georgia, Harris, Hike Inn, hiking, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lee Wallace, Len Foote, Len Foote Hike Inn, middle children, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, parenting, relationships, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, Spring Mountain, Stratego, the South, trail, travel, Uncle Lee, vacation
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