Tag Archives: birthday

More than a day

Posted on February 16, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

It wasn’t that long ago that a birthday was just that – a day. In the New South, however, we celebrate a person’s birthday for many, many days. I have a theory about why this is: It takes us longer … Continue reading →

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A foot in two states

Posted on October 14, 2011 by lanceelliottwallace

Heavy clouds and the threat of rain couldn’t dampen our enthusiasm for a trip on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway last Monday for Carlton’s third birthday. For weeks leading up to the big event, I felt pangs of sentimentality about … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birthday, birthday party ideas, Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Carlton, Copper Hill, fall leaf tour, Georgia Boy BBQ, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lutherans, McCaysville, Mercier Orchards, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, railroad, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, the South, three-year old birthday party, train | 5 Comments

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