New South Essayist
Paying attention to contemporary Southern culture-
Recent Posts
Archives
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
New South Essays RSS
Tag Archives: Lilburn
An unexpected journey
When Barron and Harris piled into the back of the new Hyundai, eager to ride with Daddy after another great meal at Los Hermanos, they had no idea we weren’t following Carla home. We had already had a pretty good … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Batman, Batman Begins, brothers, Carlton, children, contemporary South, family, family traditions, Georgia Tech, Harris, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lilburn, Los Hermanos, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, parenting, paw paw, relationships, South, Southern, Southern Living, Southerners, surprises, Texas, Thanksgiving, The Hobbit, the South, The Varsity, unexpected journey
6 Comments
A month’s worth of thankfulness in one serving
November brings with it a number of seasonal peculiarities: falling leaves, premature Christmas decorations, cooler temperatures and now, in the New South, daily thanksgiving posts on Facebook. I’m not sure when the trend started, but taking the month of November … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Boy Scouts of America, brothers, Carlton, children, Christmas, contemporary South, Cub Scouts, Facebook, family, gratitude, Harris, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lilburn, New South, NewSouth, parenting, relationships, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, thankful, Thanksgiving, the South, things I'm thankful for
7 Comments
Commuter dude
I recently changed jobs, and in the process traded a consistent 30-minute commute for a nail-biting daily adventure into downtown Atlanta. Commuting is not a remarkable activity in and of itself. It is a necessary evil for those of us with … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged children, commute, Commuter Dude, commuting, contemporary South, driving, family, I-85, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lilburn, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, parenting, relationships, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, the Connector, the South, traffic
6 Comments
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
Posted in Uncategorized
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
7 Comments
Toilet trouble
I believe every homeowner should be able to patch a hole in drywall, install a ceiling fan and stop a running toilet. If self-reliance and resourcefulness aren’t Southern traits I don’t know what are. My two-week battle with a running … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged commode, contemporary South, DIY, do-it-yourself, flapper, Home Depot, how to fix a toilet, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lilburn, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, plumbing, PSI, refill, repair, resourcefulness, running toilet, self-reliance, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southern traits, Southerners, the South, toilet, valve, water pressure
1 Comment
Bake me a cake as fast as you can
I pulled Harris’ overflowing train molded cake pan out of the oven precisely at 3:30 p.m. and put the bowl containing Barron’s yellow cake mix in at 350 degrees for 42 minutes. Then I left. As I drove to Alpharetta … Continue reading
A 10-minute conversation
When was the last time you had 10 minutes with nothing to do? Think about it. Let’s take it one step further: When was the last time you had 10 minutes with nothing to do and you did nothing? Umm-hmm. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 10-minute pillowcase apron, 10-minute trainer, 10-minute workout, Always Fresh, Carla Wallace, Carlton reads, conversation, day off, Eric Litwin, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lilburn, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, Pete the Cat, Southern Culture, Southern Living, the South, white space
1 Comment
