Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Happy Easter Week to all my porch friends! I've been looking
forward to our visit. Guess what? I'm proud to report that All
Things Southern is in the business of reconciliation. Just last
week I reunited yet another set of long lost friends/cousins.
Each reunion has come as a result of a letter posted in the
"Southern Exchange". Note to all: Don't worry, I'm careful not
to send out your email address. Instead, I forward the request
for contact to the searchee and let them decide whether to
respond to the searcher! Oh, I feel so....useful. ~smile~
The truth is, I'm just all warm and fuzzy today. It must be
Easter! I've been reminiscing about starched dresses with big
ruffles and pink sponge rollers, straw baskets filled with
goodies and Easter sunrise services followed by hot cocoa and
doughnuts. Have any of you been there? I thought so!
All right, I'm going to let you get on with this week's Southern
tribute, but before I go, can I leave you with the sweetest
sentiment I've heard in a while? It's a direct quote from
Ainsley Oliver, 10 yrs. old, to her grandmother, Wanda Oliver.
"Nana, if you ever die, I want to get a bottle of your perfume
so I can still smell you." I hope Ainsley's intention leaves a
smile on your face and brings back a cherished smell to your
memory! It did for me.
Hugs,
Shellie
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~~Chuckles~~
"Accents"
Have you heard the one about the little boy from Virginia
with the Wisconsin relatives? One day he asked his mom why
all their relatives talk funny and sound like their noses
are plugged up.
"People from different places talk in different ways," his
mom explained. "But, you have to understand that to them
we sound like we talk very slow and all of our words are
d-r-a-w-n out."
The little boys eyes got big, and he whispered seriously,
"Oh, no. You mean they hear funny too?"
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~~The GREAT GATOR GIVE-A-WAY~~
Okay, here it is, the winner of this month's GREAT GATOR
GIVE-A-WAY is...(insert loud drum roll): Kimberly Simmons
from Morganton, North Carolina! Congratulations Kimberly,
your 'gator is in the mail. See Kimberly's Gator at the
All Things Southern Store:
http://www.allthingssouthern.com (Look under Ag Products)
By the way: if you haven't visited
http://www.allthingssouthern.com and filled out your
registration--you can't win! :-)
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~~A Taste of the South~~
I just took this dish out of the oven. Although, it looked
like a nice addition to Easter dinner, I wanted to try it
before recommending it to the porch. I can now say without
hesitation: it's delicious. (If you aren't as crazy as I
am about jalapenos, you might want to cut the peppers down
a bit. It is on the warm side.)
"Southern Jalapeno Quiche"
• 1 jar sliced jalapeno peppers drained and diced
• 3 eggs beaten (I used four because mine looked small)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
• salt and pepper to taste
Place diced peppers in a greased nine inch pie plate.
Sprinkle with cheese. Pour beaten eggs over the top
and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 20
minutes at 400'. (I think I'll add some diced ham next
time! Yum!)
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(You can also email them the parent site by going to
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says "email this site to a friend.")
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~~Spotlight on the South~~
SPOTLIGHT ON THE GREAT PASSION PLAY AT EUREKA SPRINGS
2002 Season: April 26-October 26
Although I haven't been to the Passion Play in Eureka Springs
since I was a teenager, I still carry the memories with me. You
will, too. I urge you to set aside a few vacation days to make
your way to Arkansas for the experience of a lifetime.
Beginning April the 26th and running through October the 26th,
a cast of 250 actors and actresses will present "The Great Passion
Play", a two-hour epic performance of the life of Jesus Christ.
Join the millions of people who have shared this life-changing
event. You'll enjoy state of the art sound and lighting in this
historical account of the gospel, complete with everything from
camels to angels, as you're led to the miraculous resurrection
of Jesus and his ascension into the night sky.
I don't think a cyber trip will do this spotlight justice, but
here's a website for you to get more information, purchase tickets
in advance and see pictures of all the other attractions awaiting
you at "The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs".
http://www.eurekasprings.com/passionplay
~Shellie
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~~It's Been Said...~~
"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world is watching."
--Thomas Jefferson
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~~Southern Comfort~~
The image I'll never forget, nor the sounds of
agony, as I watched Him struggle up the hill
to His death at Calvary.
On a wooden cross they nailed Him, a crown of
thorns they made in jest; from a precious few came
wailing, but cheers came from the rest.
He hung between two criminals with a sign above
his head. "This is Jesus, King of the Jews," the
mocking letters read.
His gaze, dare you meet it, would root you to the ground.
For void was it of bitterness, no anger could be found.
He asked for drink to quench His thirst,
but vinegar he received. And then I heard Him speak
to the heavens and His words I couldn't believe.
For there in all His sorrow He asked forgiveness
for his foes. I couldn't fathom how such love
survived the cruel, countless blows.
When at last, all scripture fulfilled, He bowed
His head and died--the veil was rent, the earth
quaked and the rocks split open wide.
The Chief Priests shook within their skins; the
grave had claimed this "King". But, where was the relief
they had expected his death to bring? Three days lay
Jesus in the tomb and each day their tension eased.
Surely the threat was over--victory had been seized.
I knew before I heard it! I felt it in the air. Mary
had been to the tomb and Jesus wasn't there! At last--
I could believe. I had so wanted it to be. This man
was truly the Messiah and I had watched Him die for me.
As word spread fast and furiously and people ran
to see, I opened my heart to Jesus, the man from Galilee.
~Shellie
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~~Southern Exchange~~
Your letters:
Hello Everyone!
I stumbled...or was guided...onto this wonderful website about
a week ago. I was born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama and moved when I
was 6 months old. I'm from a military family. I have never been
back but have always felt a tug in my heart for the South. I'm
drawn to warm weather, front porches, sweet iced tea and big,
beautiful flowers. Right now I live in Maryland but I hope to
visit the South again soon. I'd like more ideas on southern
hospitality and what other people think of when they think about
the South! Thanks, Shellie, for encouraging others.
Your sweet spirit is evident!
Have a wonderful day!
Cammie
Hamstead,Maryland
(Dear Cammie, thanks for writing. I hope you can make
it "home" to the South soon. ~smile~ Shellie)
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Dear Shellie,
I love visiting with you on your porch! Your emag reminds me of
vivid memories of my childhood living with my Dad's sister in
Augusta,Ga. (My Dad was away in World War II.) I was only three
or four but I remember how sultry and hot it was at night. We'd
sit out on my aunt's large front porch and listen to the neighbors
sing negro spirituals. They were so beautiful one felt as though
you'd be raptured any moment. To this day spirituals are such
a blessing to me.
During the night the sounds of the crickets and katydids scared
me and kept me awake. So, my Mom told me that the sounds they made
were the Mama Crickets and Mama Katydids making clothes on their
tiny sewing machines for their children. I thought that was cute.
I rolled over and decided to let them sew into the night and went
to sleep. As time went on Mom would embellish on what clothing
they were making each evening to ease me into slumber.
One more story? Here in Oregon, we don't have "Lighting bugs." But,
I remember collecting them, putting them in a jar with holes
punched in the lids and using them as lanterns in our play house
before we were called in for the eveing. Now, that was southern fun!
Hugs,
Edie Walker
Blachly, Oregon
(Dear Edie, I know all about "lightning bug lanterns". I still
can't see one of the little guys without feeling a strong urge
to locate a Mason Jar. ~smile~ Shellie)
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Dear Shellie,
Oh, my Lord! Your girly-girl definition with the lizard earrings is
me all over. When I was little I used to "kiss" the lizards. My mama
loves to go around telling everyone how funny it was when she saw
me screaming and running thru the yard and then onto the porch and
into the house with a lizard dangling from my lips. Lol! Thanks for
reminding me of a wonderful childhood memory.
Kathy
Columbus, Georgia
(Ahhh...another soul-mate. I'm glad All Things Southern continues
to bring us together. Thanks for writing, Kathy! Hugs,Shellie)
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Coming soon:
All Things Southern will host a booth at the Catfish Festival
in Winnsboro, Louisiana, Saturday April 13th. I'll be there
with some southern goodies and my memoir, "Lessons Learned on
Bull Run Road"! Please come out and chat if you're in the area.
Oh, and keep your eye on the All Things Southern Online
Store. http://www.allthingssouthern.com. The ATS t-shirts
have been designed and ordered and if I have to say so myself,
they're really neat! I think you'll like 'em!
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~~A Southern Definition~~
"If you don't know that minnows will never turn into fish, not
ever, no matter how long you keep them, well...you could have
been a girly girl."
--Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
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