“ “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
“ The Baptists gave the South Billy Graham and Stonewall Jackson. The Methodists gave the South Martin Luther King, Jr. (Not that… — Deborah Ford Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #3: Men must understand that, like a magnolia, you can’t trim a Grits: we are perfect just as… — Deborah Ford Resilience Copy Share Image
“Well, I declare!: The tradition of “family style” eating, sitting at a long table and taking your portion from a large communal… — Deborah Ford Culture Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #33: You don’t have to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth to live a rich… — Deborah Ford Life Copy Share Image
“If, on the other hand, you’re in a relationship and you’re not having a good time, honey, it’s time to hit the… — Deborah Ford Dreams Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #10: Only agree to marry a man who loves you more than you love him. If he doesn’t… — Deborah Ford Love Copy Share Image
“ It is a special vanity of Southern women to believe that they are different from other American women.” -Sharon McKern, author… — Deborah Ford American women Copy Share Image
“We aren’t slow in the South; we just savor our moments. Southerners can sit on a porch all afternoon trying to guess… — Deborah Ford Family and friends 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
“ Sideline Story By Barbara Dooley, Georgia Grits When you have a lot of children, and we had four, you get worn… — Deborah Ford Brown eyes 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
“ The Call of the Lord By Sue Buchanan, Tennessee Grits My young daughter Dana often visited her grandparents in a small… — Deborah Ford Children Copy Share Image
“ Who Needs A Holiday? Homecoming: We tailgate all football season--it’s almost a religion--but nothing compares to homecoming. Darling, you better watch… — Deborah Ford Holiday 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 Resilience Copy Share Image
“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #24: If you learn to laugh at yourself, you’ll never run out of smiles. ” — Deborah Ford Laugh at yourself Copy Share Image
“Well, I Declare!: According to a recent survey, the Bible is found in 96 percent of households in the South. We’re wondering… — Deborah Ford Bible 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
“ Reminder: good table manners are the ultimate symbol of who you are, and how you were raised. ” — Deborah Ford Table manners 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 Life Copy Share Image
“Well, I declare!: Hush puppies are rumored to have gotten their name from hunters who threw the leftover ends of their cornbread… — Deborah Ford Copy Share Image
“ “I’ve learned to rely on the strength I inherited from all those who came before me…I go forth alone and stand… — 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
“ I Do Believe You Ate My Salad Recently, I attended a luncheon at the George Lindsey (Goober of Mayberry fame) Film… — Deborah Ford Alma mater Copy Share Image
