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In Defense of Cursive

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Stephen Clay McGehee

One of the main concepts of Agrarianism is the avoidance of industrial dehumanization and the embracing of that which defines us as individuals. We are not interchangeable parts in a corporate machine. All printing, by definition, looks pretty much the … Continue reading →

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The Southern Hog Roast

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Subscriber “UK Fred” sent a link to a BBC radio program about Southern food – specifically about the Southern Hog Roast. You can listen to it here – the section on the hog roast is from 16:35 to 20:50. This … Continue reading →

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New Era’s Resolutions

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

On November 6, 2012, America entered a new era – not because B. Hussein Obama was re-elected, but because a majority of American voters now follow the cult of Marxism that he represents. If this were just another political split, … 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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Southern Gentlemen Are Not Limited to The South

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

A question occasionally arises about the Southern gentleman and geography: Can someone be a Southern gentleman when they are not in or from The South? Is it appropriate for a non-Southerner to use and display the Confederate flag and other … Continue reading →

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Southern Heritage as a Part of Life

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

It is one thing to occasionally bring up the topic of Southern heritage in a conversation or wear a tie with a Confederate motif, but the culture really comes alive when we make our Southern heritage a part of our … Continue reading →

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Dress, Grooming, and The Effect on Attitude

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

It seems that shorts, a T-shirt, and “flip flops” are now considered appropriate wear at just about any public place. How did we, as a society, get to this point? When did “being comfortable” become more important than self respect … Continue reading →

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The Grand Old Days – a poem

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Photo – National Geographic Grand Old Days by Nancy B. Brewer The ruffled dresses, petticoats and fancifully ways, Ice tea, fried chicken and all our Southern ways, Are slowly fading down the river, Like ships upon the bay Poise and … Continue reading →

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Lee-Jackson and CSA Day Dinners

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The Lee-Jackson Dinner is a tradition celebrated by SCV and UDC groups – but it need not be limited to that. Why not have your own Lee-Jackson Dinner at home? Robert E. Lee’s birthday is on January 19, and Stonewall … Continue reading →

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