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Tag Archives: Georgia
Southern Oscars
Sunday night is Hollywood’s annual tribute to narcissism, hedonism and voyeurism known as the Academy Awards. In the spirit of full disclosure, I have only watched the Oscars a couple of times in my whole life, and I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, Beasts of the Southern Wild, best picture, contemporary South, Django Unchained, Fried Green Tomatoes, Georgia, Holly Hunter, josh duhamel, katherine heigl, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, life as we know it, Lincoln, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, oscars, Ricky Bobby, South, Southern, southern accent, Southern Culture, southern dialect, southern films, Southern literature, Southern Living, Southern movies, southern themes, Southerners, Steel Magnolias, Talladega Nights, the blind side, the South
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An encounter with the irascible Dr. Sams
Dr. Ferrol Sams died this week at the age of 90. If you don’t know who he is, then shame on you. He might have said something to the effect of “You ain’t got a lick-a-sense if you’ve never read … Continue reading
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Tagged contemporary South, Dr. Ferrol Sams, Ferrol Sams, Georgia, Georgia writers, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Macon, Macon Telegraph, Mercer University, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, Run With the Horsemen, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern literature, Southern Living, Southern writers, Southerners, the South, When All the World Was Young, Whisper of the River
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Orlando beckons
In less than an hour on Interstate 75 the week after Christmas and it becomes abundantly clear that the entire population of the Eastern and Midwestern United States along with a great portion of Canada is heading to Central Florida. … Continue reading
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Tagged brothers, Capital One Bowl, children, Christmas, contemporary South, family, Florida, Gaylord Palms, Georgia, Islands of Adventure, Lake Wales, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Luminescence, Nebraska, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, Orlando, parenting, relationships, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, the South, tourism, travel, Universal Studios, vacation, Walt Disney World Resort
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Matrimony in the great outdoors
I’m not really a fan of weddings. I guess I enjoyed my own wedding, but overall, they’re just not that appealing to me. They are too often a big production that has little to do with making a sacred vow … Continue reading
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Tagged ceremonies, contemporary South, fall weddings, family, Georgia, lakeside wedding, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, outdoor weddings, parenting, relationships, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southern wedding, Southerners, the South, wedding planning, wedding reception
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County fare
Last Friday night we loaded up the minivan and headed to Lawrenceville for the Gwinnett County Fair. We hadn’t been in several years, and we were overdue for a family outing. This one fit the bill nicely. I prefer my … Continue reading
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Tagged brothers, Carlton, children, contemporary South, county fair, county fare, fair, fair food, fairs, family, fried oreos, fried Reese's Cups, fried Twinkies, funnel cake, Georgia, Harris, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, midway, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, nutrition, parenting, Pinterest, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, the South
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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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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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