Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceSurf Sand and AutomobilesMy Dad was the best driver I’ve ever ridden with in a car, a huge truck, or a bus. When he drove a bus for Greyhound/Southeastern Stages, I…3d ago3d ago
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceLoretta Lynn RememberedIn October of 2022, the petite 5’ 2” Loretta Lynn, whose fame was larger than life, passed away. Even people who were not country music…4d ago4d ago
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceHushpuppiesWhether eaten with catfish, Brunswick stew, vegetable soup, or BBQ, hushpuppies don’t just complete the meal; I consider them the main…Aug 24Aug 24
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceMy Favorite Things of Childhood Evoke Happy MemoriesI was thinking about the difference between my list of favorite things now that I’m in my twilight years and those things I loved when I…Aug 22Aug 22
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceTammy WynetteIn 2011, Tamala Georgette Jones wrote a book, “The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George”.Aug 201Aug 201
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceFoghorn LeghornA Southerner did not create Foghorn J. Leghorn, but he was a funny cartoon character with an old-timey Southern accent. (Someone said it is…Aug 19Aug 19
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceThe ClayI wrote this story several years back about an incident that happened even longer ago. I thought it might bring a little smile to those of…Aug 161Aug 161
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceDolly PartonThere have been so many stories about Dolly Parton that I’m not sure there’s anything left to say except to add my name to the list of…Aug 13Aug 13
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceMayberry’s Floyd the Barber — The Andy Griffith ShowIn 1998, Michael Rosen in Manteo, NC, interviewed Andy Griffith for 2 ½ hours. Born in 1926, in Mt. Airy, NC, Andy Griffith would have…Aug 12Aug 12
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceRemembering Trips to the Farmer’s MarketToday, we took a trip to a tiny farmer’s market in our beautiful little town, and it brought back so many good childhood memories. We don’t…Aug 6Aug 6