Originally published 4/14/16 Although her roots are literally the farthest thing you can be from Southern in the continental US...

Originally published 3/27/16 When are we supposed to pay attention in church? As children we can't pay attention - it doesn't make any...

Originally published 3/22/16 What's up with all the hate? My white skin does not affect your life. Your black skin does not affect mine....

Originally published 3/14/17 The weather last week was so beautiful - breezy and sunny and in the 70s everyday - perfect for a walk at...

Originally published 3/2/17 On Ash Wednesday, seminary students and their companions are invited to participate in a quiet day. For you...

Originally published 2/21/16 Today I sat down in Alabama for the first time. I've driven across Alabama several times, but I've never...

Originally published 2/13/17 Vanderbilt admissions office has 34 full time employees and 20 seasonal readers to comb through the 31000...

Originally published 2/9/16 I feel most normal in Lent. As good Episcopalians, we try to give up earthly things and take on spiritual...

Originally published 2/8/17 I continue earnestly in my effort this year to control time, to slow it down to an enjoyable, luxurious pace....

Originally published 1/24/16 We're on day 5 of no modern water source. A cold snap last Monday zapped both the water pump (that brings...

Originally published 1/23/17 In keeping with my desire to slow down 2017, Michael and I went for a long walk in the woods Saturday...

Originally published 1/18/17 I have decided 2017 is the year in which I will slow down time. You may laugh here. I laugh as well when I...

Originally published 1/9/18 Football is the soundtrack of my fall, as it is any good Southern girl's. I don't know much about it; I mean,...

Originally published 9/9/19 Waterfalls are a spectacular occurrence. In them Mother Nature has created a magical and entrancing creature...