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A Southern Gentleman is Obedient

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Part 7 of our series on the Southern Gentleman and the Boy Scout movement. Obedience is the seventh point of the Boy Scout Law. Obedience is a tough one for many of us. The main reason we have trouble with … Continue reading →

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A Southern Gentleman is Friendly, Courteous, and Kind

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Part 6 of our series on the Southern Gentleman and the Boy Scout movement. These are points 4, 5, and 6 of the Boy Scout Law. Friendly – Having the temper and disposition of a friend; kind; favorable; disposed to … Continue reading →

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A Southern Gentleman is Helpful

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

“Helpful” tends to conjure up cartoon images of a Boy Scout helping a fragile old lady across the street. There are those – especially those who identify with the urban culture – who would mock and scorn those who still … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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