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Christmastime in the South isn’t typically a winter wonderland. Actually, it’s hard to know what the weather will be like from year to year. Sometimes, it’s a balmy shorts and t-shirt kind of day, and for others you might need your winter coat. No matter what you are wearing, there are some Country Christmas traditions … Read more
Santa Claus is coming to town, and what kind of treats are you going to leave for him? He’s hauling all kinds of gifts across the earth for the kids, and he’s taking that Elf back to the North Pole with him, so leave him something extra tasty for his trouble. Santa Baby Spritz Cookies … Read more
“Love Actually” is a Christmas time movie tradition many incorporate into their holiday rotation. It’s full of interconnected English people experiencing interconnected emotions; love, grief, jealousy, satisfaction, anger, and more love. It’s all appears very civilized, because they’re British (except for Laura Linney, and don’t even get me started on how she continuously sabotages herself … Read more
Bowl games are college football’s Christmas gift to all of us who are already mourning the loss of Saturday game day excitement until it returns next fall. If you choose to accept this gift, it could also be a nice little vacation from the stress of extraneous holiday cheer. What are the best college bowl … Read more
So you’ve got your costumes, flashlights, and candy buckets ready to get your trick-or-treat on. There might just be one thing you forgot: your manners. Read on for ways to get the good candy from those people who are kind enough to give it out. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the South, in the … Read more
Everyone gets caught in the Halloween costume trap sometimes. We decide we are too busy/old/ over it/broke to dress up for Halloween, and then comes the invite to an epic costume party. The spirit of the day overtakes us. Or some sweet child in your life asks you to dress up with them. No preparations … Read more
Admit it. After you watch a scary, suspense-filled movie, you check under your bed and in your closet before you go to bed that night. You can say you don’t, but if you are still feeling nervous, you can always watch a comedy to take your mind off of the thriller’s most chilling scenes. We … Read more
When the emotion of the “Dramas Set in The South” becomes overwhelming, it’s good to get some comic relief from some of the best in the business. Though crying feels good sometimes, following it up with a giggle is the best way to soothe the wounds. 8. “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” Setting: Louisiana … Read more
Maybe it’s the heat. Maybe it’s determination to honor the past, remember the mistakes, and keep traditions alive. Maybe it’s the accents that make everything sound nicer and a little bit sadder. Whatever it is, there sure are a lot of dramas set in the South, and boy, do they jerk a tear or three. … Read more
Wilmington, North Carolina is a sleepy place that, like many historic coastal towns, is a port where a river meets the sea. It draws all sorts of tourists who mingle with the university students and soldiers from nearby Camp Lejeune year round because of temperate weather and reasonable prices. Dining: There are tons of restaurants … Read more
You know this post is going to be dominated by movies based on Nicholas Sparks novels, right? Of course it is, because Nicholas Sparks is all about the RomDram and the tugging of the heartstrings. If you’re the sentimental type, this list is for you. Here are 8 of the Best Romantic Dramas Set in … Read more
First, what’s better than living in the Great American South? It’s likely you can’t answer that question, because even thinking about the answer produces an insane amount of emotions. The next best thing to living in the South, is being able to watch the life of Southerners (real and imagined) play out on television. Here … Read more
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