Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of craft beers, especially those made and brewed in the South. At the recommendation of another Southern lifestyle writer, I spent an afternoon tasting several outstanding beers produced by a new breed of entrepreneurs in Huntsville, Alabama, also known as “Rocket City USA,” and none [...]
Southerners often use the terms "whiskey" and "bourbon" interchangeably. Admittedly, I've broken this cardinal rule of spirits. Don't worry, you won't face any civil or criminal charges. It is helpful to know the difference between bourbon and whiskey the next time the subject arises at your next dinner party, tailgate, or an after-work mixer, so [...]
A few weeks ago I received an invitation to my cousins March wedding in Nashville and it immediately got me thinking about spring fashion and what a proper Southern gentleman should wear. Follow these rules for what to wear to a wedding and you’ll be looking on point (and adhering to the dress code) without upstaging the [...]
Dear Son, Happy 18th birthday, son! I know you thought this day would never come. While it seemed like an eternity, it went by in a flash. I remember your birth as if it were happening this morning (around 11 a.m. if I'm not mistaken). Tim McGraw's "Something Like That," was playing on the radio [...]
The go-to fashion combination for Southern men is undoubtedly the navy blazer worn with khaki slacks. I often refer to it as the "Southern Man's Uniform." You can dress it up or down and worn properly, is timeless, classic and sophisticated. Here are some simple rules to follow and ideas that make this combination both [...]
