“ “It doesn’t matter where you go in the South, because the whole South seems to be married to one another.” --Marlyn… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“ drawl \’drȯl\ v: to speak slower than average while prolonging a word’s vowels; not to be confused with the drunken slurring… — Deborah Ford Language Copy Share Image
“ The Grits Guide to Southern Humor “If you don’t make fun of yourself, somebody is going to do it for you.”… — Deborah Ford Dixie chicks Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #37: The cream always rises to the top, so quit being the milkmaid. There’s more to life than… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“Grits Glossary hillbilly \’hil-,bi-lē\ n: a derogatory term that refers to people living in the next county or town; alternate forms include… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“ The Grits Guide to Southern Humor “I am not offended by dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb…I also… — Deborah Ford Blonde jokes Copy Share Image
“ “No one in the South ever asks if you have crazy people in your family. They just ask what side they’re… — Deborah Ford Crazy people Copy Share Image
“ Southerners don’t need instruments, they just use what they’ve got, like… Cigar boxes Tin cans Washboards ‘Shine jugs Spoons Hair combs… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #20: Preparing for a Southern guest is a labor of love, but remember: after three days, fish and… — Deborah Ford Food Copy Share Image
“ At a successful party, everyone feels at home. A good hostess gives each of her guests a bit of her time… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“Grits Glossary blues \’blüz\ n: nothing but a good man singing about hardship, sorrow, and the things he’s done wrong--but sake’s alive,… — Deborah Ford Blues Copy Share Image
“ charm \’chärm\ n: a power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; an attribute regularly seen in Girls Raised in… — Deborah Ford Admiration Copy Share Image
“ What to Take to Your Ceremony Dress Shoes Slip Hosiery Veil Gloves Jewelry … — Deborah Ford Ceremony Copy Share Image
“ Three Religious Truths • Jewish folk do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. • Protestant folk do not recognize the Pope… — Deborah Ford Christian faith Copy Share Image
“ “In the South, football is confused with religion, chivalry, the Civil War, and women.” -Diane Roberts, The Quotable South ” — Deborah Ford Civil war Copy Share Image
“ Life is good in the South, and it’s not just the weather. It’s the people. Southerners know how to live with… — Deborah Ford Attitude of gratitude Copy Share Image
“Grits Glossary dry county \’drī ‘kaůn-tē\ n: a region where, by law, the heathens can drink as much as they like, but… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #36: A Southern family’s prized possessions are not only free, but freeing: family memories. Please don’t forget to… — Deborah Ford Family Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #31: Grits can admit their mistakes--and we all make some bad ones--but we never accept defeat. ” — Deborah Ford Failure Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #13: If anyone tries to tell you a Southern girl shouldn’t drink, just tell them the truth: we… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“Grits Glossary newcomer \’nü-,kǝ-mǝr\ n: any neighbor who has lived there less than ten years, unless her mother is from the area,… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #2: Learn from the magnolia and don’t let grass grow beneath your feet. Keep moving, and live life… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #27: Count your blessings first thing every morning…then add to them as the day goes along. ” — Deborah Ford Blessings Copy Share Image
