By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism of the Week There you go: A common Southern expression of affirmation of the obvious, usually stated after conclusion of an event,...
Commentary by Laurie Triplette MAYA ANGELOU 1928-2014 Listen to yourself, and in that quietude, you might hear the voice of God.” (Maya Angelou’s last tweet,...
By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism of the Week A tad bit: A classic Southern measurement, equivalent to smidge or smidgen, meaning just a teensy weensy bit more...
As part of the “Plant It Pink” initiative with the National Garden Clubs Inc. and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organizations, the Holly Springs...
By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism of the Week Omaha: Need I say anything? Stay Warm and Toasty With South-of-the-Border Super Bowl Food Are we ready for some...
One day left until Music City Bowl Day! Hotty Toddy! Here are numbers 11 through 15 of our Top 50 Countdown. Enjoy! 15. Decorated Marine Vet...
Children and Family Day at the Memphis Cotton Museum Don’t wait for snow! Plan a family outing to the Gimme Some Holiday Fun: Children and Family Day at...
Fennel, Brussels sprouts, and kale. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Dry it Up: (Nothing to do with rainy weather… ) Quit yer caterwauling and...
Squash and more rock to the beet. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Go around your elbow to get to your thumb: An expression referring...
Laurie Triplette reviews Big Bad Chef’s Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes From My Three Favorite Food Groups, the first...