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…12h ago12h ago
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceTammy WynetteIn 2011, Tamala Georgette Jones wrote a book, “The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George”.2d ago12d ago1
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…3d ago3d ago
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…6d ago16d ago1
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
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceJunk Food and JustificationsTo sneak junk food or to outright admit its consumption; that is the question!Aug 4Aug 4
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceAmerica’s Favorite Behind a BadgeHe was Mayberry’s deputy sheriff. A single shiny bullet kept safely in his pocket, a pretty girlfriend named Thelma Lou, and the memorable…Aug 2Aug 2
Delane MeltoninThe Southern VoiceFirst Days of SchoolEvery year, I’m surprised how fast the summer passes and teachers go back to ready their classrooms for a wave of new and returning…Jul 30Jul 30