Famous Faces from Alabama

Posted by on September 21st 2007 to Celebrities, Southern Byways, Southern Trivia  Tagged , ,
Famous Faces from Alabama

Tallulah Bankhead
Actress, HuntsvilleTallulah Bankhead was born in Huntsville, Alabama on January 31, 1902. She was best known for her colorful, eccentric lifestyle. Source
Courteney Cox
Actress, Birmingham
From sweet dreams to nightmares, Courtney Cox’ career has covered all the bases. The dreams involve dancing with Bruce Springsteen, the nightmares come from screaming in a Wes Craven production. Source
Kate Jackson
Birmingham, Alabama, 10/29/1948
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy…” You have to recognize that intro lol.. Source
Taylor Hicks
“You take grits for granted,” the gray-haired Hicks said during an appearance at …read more

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Would You Line Up for Paula Deen??

Posted by on September 02nd 2007 to Celebrities, Restaurants, Southern Byways, Southern Food, Things to See in Georgia  Tagged , , , ,
Would You Line Up for Paula Deen??

It seems that a lot of people are willing to do just that. I guess if you want a table at The Lady & Sons at 102 Congress St. in the historic district in Savannah, Georgia, you really don’t have any choice. But I want to hear from you. Have you lined up, (around the corner) from what I’m reading and I’m curious about the food. What did you think? Is it as good as what you see on TV??
I’ve watched Paula Deen on her cooking shows and I have to admit, the food does look awfully good… calories …read more

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Photo of the Day – Mississippi Delta from Space

Posted by on May 02nd 2007 to Celebrities, Photo Gallery - Mississippi, Restaurants, Southern Byways, Southern Trivia, Things to See in Mississippi  Tagged , , , ,
Photo of the Day – Mississippi Delta from Space

Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis, Tenn., but raised in the Mississippi Delta. He is co-owner of the Madidi restaurant and the Ground Zero blues club, both in Clarksdale (pop. 20,645).  So now you know!
More Info about Mississippi
 Mississippi Delta
Delta Blues Museum
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
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Oprah’s Roots – Famous Celebrities from Mississippi

Posted by on February 26th 2007 to Celebrities, Southern Byways, Southern Trivia  Tagged , ,
Oprah’s Roots – Famous Celebrities from Mississippi

As you become more clear about who you really are, you’ll be better able to decide what is best for you – the first time around.
Oprah Winfrey
Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Oprah Winfrey was reared by her grandmother on a farm where she “began her broadcasting career” by learning to read aloud and perform recitations at the age of three. From age six to 13, she lived in Milwaukee with her mother. After suffering abuse and molestation, she ran away and was sent to a juvenile detention home at the age of 13, only to be denied admission because all the …read more

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5 Things I Didn’t Know About Maryland

Posted by on February 25th 2007 to About Me, Southern Byways, Things to See in Maryland  Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
5 Things I Didn’t Know About Maryland

We have some fond memories of this particular state and I wouldn’t be surprised if we make another visit soon. Britt loves anything to do with the history of baseball. Wouldn’t be at all surprised if this shows up as one of her weekly tours.
# During revolutionary times Rockville was known as Hungerford’s Tavern the name of its most familiar landmark. One of the first calls to freedom from British rule was heard at the tavern in 1774.
# Fort Meade near Laurel became a base because a train engineer delivering soldiers to Meade knew only one Meade, the one in …read more

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Easy To Spot Handle Wraps

Posted by on February 08th 2007 to Packing, Southern Byways, Travel Gadgets  Tagged , , ,
Easy To Spot Handle Wraps

There is nothing more maddening that waiting for your luggage and then to find that everyone has luggage that looks just like yours. That’s why I chose to feature these wraps. You will be out of the airport a whole lot quicker and on with your vacation. It’s not as if hanging around airports is fun… well, come to think of it, I have spotted a few celebrities at airports, but waiting for luggage definately is not.

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Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go

Posted by on February 04th 2007 to Celebrities, Quotes, Southern Byways  Tagged , , ,
Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go

“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go – purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything . . . whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.”
Tina Turner
And just in case you were wondering where in the south, Tina Turner once called home, it was Tennessee!
*The Real T: My 22 Years with Tina Turner

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Tina Turner and the South

Posted by on October 04th 2006 to Celebrities, Quotes, Southern Byways  Tagged , , , ,
Tina Turner and the South

I grew up in the south, poor – on rock, dirt roads.”
- Tina Turner
Well, I guess she is pointing out that regardless of where we start out, we can always make our mark on the world. Now that I think about it, a lot of celebrities started in the south. I wonder what it is about the south that provided us with some many famous faces??

The Real T: My 22 Years with Tina Turner

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Celebrity Quotes – Oprah Winfrey

Posted by on September 27th 2006 to Celebrities, Quotes, Southern Byways  Tagged ,
Celebrity Quotes – Oprah Winfrey

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Celebrities Born in Tennessee

Posted by on August 17th 2006 to Celebrities, Southern Byways  Tagged , ,
Celebrities Born in Tennessee

We can add another celebrity to our Celebrities of the South category. It seems that Kenny Chesney was born in Knoxville, TN March 26, 1968. Just in case you have to refresh your memory here he is singing… “Me and You.

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