Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Hey y'all, welcome back! Time to take a mid-week break for
a little porch talk. Just step over Old Rex there (he's
harmless) and have a seat. I've thrown a few soft pillows
around in the porch swing and rockers to help you get
comfortable.
I want to tell you about the interesting dinner party my
husband and I enjoyed this past weekend. The invitation came
from a client whose home I've recently helped to renovate.
(Sidebar: I run Interiors by Shellie for a living--this is just
my passion!) The setting was beautiful Lake Bruin in St.
Joseph, Louisiana. Now, the food was delicious, (remind me to
tell you about the food), but it was the mix of guests that
made the evening memorable.
Months ago the vision for the home's rebirth began to
take shape in Doug and Beverly Curtis' hearts. Saturday
evening was a christening, the happy homeowners way of saying
thanks to the many hands that helped see their dream become
a reality. At one time, dozens of people scurried inside and
out--hammering, building, painting, scrubbing, sanding, wiring,
and measuring. The guest list included them all.
After a few sincere words of appreciation from our hosts and
and a prayer of blessing we sat down to enjoy Doug's fabulous
prime rib, potatoe casserole, french bread and salad. Black
and white, contractor and cleaning lady, electrician and
designer; the conversation was as varied as the guest list!
This is the South I want to celebrate! Call it the New South,
call it the Old South, it doesn't much matter to me. But please,
take note of the people, the food and the hospitality. For this
is who we are. We are unique; we are southern.
Hugs,
Shellie
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"Chuckles"
I hadn't planned on dropping back in on Boudreaux so soon, but
I couldn't resist this one. I love the optimism. ~Shellie
CAJUNS ENTER THE WAR!
The Cajuns heard that Saddam Hussein was going to help
Osama bin Laden and they decided to get involved. Saddam Hussein
was sitting in his bunker when his telephone rang.
"Hallo! Mr. Hussein," a heavily accented voice said. "This is
Boudreaux down at the Fred's lounge in Mamou, Looziannah. I'm
callin' to told you we be officially declarin' war on you!"
"Well, Boudreaux," Saddam replied, "This is indeed important
news! How big is your army?"
"Rat now," said Boudreaux, (hesitating) "there is me, my
cousin Thibedeaux, my nex door neighbor Justain, and the
whole bunch from the bar. That makes us eight!"
Saddam paused. "I must tell you, Boudreaux, that I have
one million men in my army waiting to move on my command."
"Hmmm..." said Boudreaux. "I gots to call you back
later!" Sure enough, the next day, Boudreaux called
again. "Mr. Hussein, the war is still on! We got us some
war equipment!"
"And what equipment would that be, Boudreaux?" Saddam asked.
"Well, we got us two combines, a dozer, and a farm tractor."
Saddam sighed. "I must tell you, Boudreaux, that I have
16,000 tanks and 14,000 armoured personnel carriers."
"Hmmmm..." said Boudreaux. "I gots to get back to you later."
Sure enough, Boudreaux rang again the next day. "Mr.
Hussein, da war still be on! We got ourselves some airborne!
We've took Marcell's utra-light glider an we put us
shotgun in the cockpit, and Hebert gots out of jail today
and he is gonna join our army too!"
Saddam cleared his throat. "I have 10,000 bombers and
20,000 fighter planes. My military complex is surrounded
by laser-guided, surface-to-air missile sites. And since we
last spoke, my army has increased to TWO MILLION!"
"Hmmm...", said Boudreaux, "I gots ta call you back
later." Sure enough, Boudreaux calls again the next day.
"Bon jour, Sad-damn! You is lucky--we is callin' off dis
war."
"Oh, really?" said Saddam. "Why the sudden change of heart?"
"Well," said Boudreaux, "we all had a long talk at the bar
and Sheriff Broussard he say no way he's gonna feed no two
million prisoners!!"
--Thanks to Jennifer Dartlone for this week's chuckle.
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"A Taste of the South"
Black-eyed Pea Casserole
•1 pound ground beef
•1 small onion, chopped
•1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
•1 Box Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice, Original Recipe
•2 cans Trappey's Black-eyed Peas with Jalepenos, undrained
•1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
•Salt & Pepper to taste
Brown ground beef & saute onion & peppers..(drain)
Cook Rice according to directions on box.
Combine all ingredients (except cheese) in 9 x 12 baking dish.
Top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Serve with Cole Slaw and Hot Cornbread. Quick & easy supper.
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"Spotlight on the South"
SWAMPSTOCK 2001
It's been big--it's getting bigger! For the last few years
Rayville, La,. has been the place to be in October when
superstars Tim and Faith McGraw, along with their growing
family, come home to celebrate Tim's roots!
Now, to the delight of country music fans, Swampstock organizers
have recently announced the addition of country music great
Merle Haggard to the concert program.
One of the most popular activities of the weekend comes in
the form of the annual celebrity softball game. Stars expected
to participate this year include Tim and Faith, Martina McBride,
Carolyn Dawn Johnson, the Warren Brothers and Brett Favre.
Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, are $15 in advance,
$25 at the gate, and free for kids 6 and under.
If you're craving more Tim and Faith visit their official websites:
http://www.timmcgraw.com and http://www.faithhill.com
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"It's Been Said..."
What can be more Southern than to obsess about being
Southern?
--Elizabeth Fortson Arroyo
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"Southern Comfort"
Heads up! Did you know you have an enemy?
Webster says, "An enemy is a hostile unit or force seeking to
injure, overthrow or confound the opposition". I'm sorry, I
know it isn't pleasant. But believe me, it's in your best
interest to face the fact. You have an enemy, a very determined
one!
But wait, I'm not talking about Osama Bin Laden or the Taliban.
This enemy has been around longer, much longer. As a matter of
fact, he hated you before you were born. And this foe doesn't
just want to kill your body. That's right. If every terrorist
organization in the world ceased to exist, this enemy would
still be planning to torture you for eternity. Whoa, Shellie.
What's that you say?
Let me paraphrase First Peter 5:8: "Be sober, be viligant,
because your enemy--the devil--as a roaring lion, is
prowling about seeking to devour you." If that doesn't get
your attention, the tenth chapter of John says this same
enemy comes only to steal, kill and destroy.
Some of you might be thinking, "and she calls this feature the
Southern Comfort! What's comforting about this?!"
I'm so glad you asked. Here is the good news. Ready for this?
Unlike Bin Laden and his organization, who we pray will
be defeated soon--this enemy, the enemy of our soul--has
already been beat. Yep! The Bible teaches that Jesus not only
defeated the devil's plans by sacrifcing Himself on the cross,
He also made a public display of it by His resurrection. Talk
about adding insult to injury!
There must be a catch, right? There is; and it's very simple;
you've got to make sure you're signed up on God's side. Then
His victory is your victory, too! Plus--as a signing bonus
when you enlist, he gives you armour that will help you right
now, on this side of eternity. (Ephesians 6:10-20)
Now, there's the comfort. Drop me a note here at
tomtom@allthingssouthern.com if you're not sure how to
enlist. I'd love to introduce you to the TOP GUY.
~Shellie
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It's Gator Time! (This is where you get to pretend you hear
a drum roll.) The winner of October's GREAT GATOR GIVE-A-WAY
is Brenda Bahn from Bentonville, Arkansas. Congragulations
Brenda, your 'gator is in the mail! A note to everyone else:
remember, if you don't register at
http://www.allthingssouthern.com you can't win.
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"Southern Exchange"
I thought this was so good! Would you like to put it in the
All Things Southern? I really enjoy your magazine.
June Ivey
"Are You a Pumpkin?"
Being a Christian is kind of like being a pumpkin. God
picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the
dirt off you. Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the
yucky stuff, removing the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc.
Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside
you to shine for all the world to see."
(Thanks June!)
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WHAT SOUTHERN MOMS TELL THEIR DAUGHTERS...
About marriage: "You should marry for love and not for money.
But if you're gonna marry for money--make darn sure he's got
some!" Do you remember your southern mom's advice about love,
marriage, relationships and life in general? Then join the
fun; this project is exploding! Write me at
tomtom@allthingssouthern.com to have your mom's advice
memorialized in my new book: WHAT SOUTHERN MOMS TELL THEIR
DAUGHTERS...
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