Category Archives: Southern Gentleman

A Southern Gentleman is Loyal

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines Loyal as: Faithful to a prince or superior; true to plighted faith, duty or love; not treacherous; used of subjects to their prince, and of husband, wife and lovers; as a loyal subject; a loyal wife. … Continue reading →

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A Southern Gentleman is Trustworthy

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The first point of the Scout Law is “A Scout is Trustworthy” – an attribute that every man should strive for, and one that defines the Southern gentleman. Trustworthy doesn’t just mean that a person is trusted. It means that … Continue reading →

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A Gentleman is Prepared

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The Boy Scout Motto is “Be Prepared”- good advice for any Southern gentleman on a number of levels. Being prepared starts with mental preparation. You wouldn’t go to a job interview without learning all you can about your prospective employer. … Continue reading →

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The Scouting Pattern

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Who do we pattern our lives after? For the Southern gentleman, Robert E. Lee has been the “gold standard”. Today, we start a series of posts looking at the Boy Scout movement as a pattern for the Southern gentleman. I … Continue reading →

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We Should Have Enemies

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Some years ago, I was talking to a friend at church about a horrible accident that happened to someone we knew. I remarked, “I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.” He replied, “I don’t have any enemies.” Many in … Continue reading →

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America The Barbarous

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Vision Forum is a wonderful resource for those who are determined to raise their sons as gentlemen and their daughters as ladies (it has been on our list of recommended links since the very beginning). I am now enjoying the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Eye Contact

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The Art of Manliness – one of my favorite blogs – has an excellent post on the importance of maintaining eye contact with others. Leadership is a major topic here on Confederate Colonel, and eye contact is a social matter … Continue reading →

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Study Habits of The Gentleman Scholar – an AOM Classic

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The Art of Manliness is one of my favorite blogs, and I highly recommend it to anyone aspiring to be a Southern Gentleman. No, it does not have a Southern slant, but it clearly covers the “Gentleman” portion of what … Continue reading →

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Exile or Ambassador?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

How does a Southern gentleman deal with an unavoidable move to a place far from Dixie? I have heard from several Southern gentlemen who have found themselves, for one reason or another, living deep among the Northern people. Being Southern … Continue reading →

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Teaching Our Sons and Daughters

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The way we raise our sons and daughters, and the way we influence our grandsons and granddaughters is the key to making a better world. It always has been. The Southern gentleman has many duties and obligations, but none are … Continue reading →

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