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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.

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

Best Southern July 4th Celebrations In 2025

If you are in a last-minute frenzy to find the best southern July 4 celebrations in 2025, then look no further. The South is filled with tons of patriotic parties that will make enjoying our nation's birthday a red, white, and blue blast. Eclectic, Alabama - July 4th Concert and Fireworks A wonderful music performance [...]

2025-07-01T15:16:54-05:00July 1st, 2025|Southern Events|Comments Off on Best Southern July 4th Celebrations In 2025

Autumn’s Cancer Journey; ‘I never thought it could happen to me’

Autumn's cancer journey begins. Never in a million years did she imagine IT would happen to her. Hell, she never thought IT could happen to her.  Even when the Oncologist and Jamie, his patient liaison, delivered Autumn's breast cancer diagnosis in a Miramar Beach area exam room, her mind had trouble processing his words, “The [...]

2026-07-18T19:50:10-05:00June 26th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Autumn’s Cancer Journey; ‘I never thought it could happen to me’

Seersucker: How to Wear the South’s Classic Fabric

Like many Southerners, I look forward to celebrating Easter Sunday, anticipating the Master's golf tournament and watching the Kentucky Derby. I also anticipate the first opportunity to wear fashionable summer suits. Lightweight cotton fabrics are perfect for the long, dog days of Dixie summers. Let's take a peek at the history of seersucker and how [...]

2025-06-26T11:04:57-05:00June 26th, 2025|Fashion|1 Comment
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