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About Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley is a Southern Connoisseur who writes and podcasts about the lifestyles, people, and places throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Part 4 – Autumn’s Cancer Journey

Monday, June 23, was the first full day of Autumn's cancer treatment. Dr. Moody scheduled Autumn's outpatient surgery to install her chemotherapy port today since her first chemo treatment is tomorrow (Tuesday, June 24).  RELATED: Autumn's Cancer Journey - The Wedding The pre-surgery guidelines advised Autumn not to eat or drink anything after midnight. She [...]

2026-07-18T19:33:19-05:00July 23rd, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Part 4 – Autumn’s Cancer Journey

Best Men’s Shoes for the Beach or Lake

Finding the best men's shoes for the beach or lake is easy. Combining style and functionality is a must, and there are plenty of shoes that you can wear directly from the beach or boat to your favorite beach-side watering hole. RELATED: How to Wear the South's Classic Fabric I prefer going barefoot on and [...]

2025-07-23T11:11:15-05:00July 23rd, 2025|Fashion, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Best Men’s Shoes for the Beach or Lake

Autumn’s Cancer Journey – Planing Ahead

Few of us enjoy waiting for important news, especially when a negative response might lead to incomplete decisions. Good news is always welcome, as was the call from Autumn's doctor's office saying that her full-body PET scan was "clean" and that cancer cells had not spread to other organs. Prayers answered! Thank you! RELATED: Autumn's [...]

2026-07-18T19:47:13-05:00July 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Autumn’s Cancer Journey – Planing Ahead

Southern Sweet Tea: Making & Drinking the ‘House Wine’ of the South

Iced tea, or should I say, southern sweet tea, is as southern as magnolia trees, pecan pie, and catching lightning bugs at dusk. It’s part of our southern lifestyle. Southern belles refer to sweet tea as the "house wine of the South." Here are some tips on how to drink and make real sweet tea. I [...]

2025-07-14T09:13:11-05:00July 14th, 2025|Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Southern Sweet Tea: Making & Drinking the ‘House Wine’ of the South

Autumn’s Cancer Journey – Part 2

After Autumn's first doctor's appointment, she returned the following morning to the same medical complex for a head scan to determine if cancer cells had spread to the brain or head area. Much-needed relief came when her doctor's office said the scan came back clear. I'm learning to appreciate good news.  RELATED: Autumn’s Cancer Journey [...]

2026-07-19T08:55:40-05:00July 1st, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Autumn’s Cancer Journey – Part 2
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