Patricia Neely-Dorsey’s fascinating book of poetry, Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia, is a true celebration of the south and things southern. Using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, the author offers a positive glimpse into the southern way of life.
The author states, “There are so many negative connotations associated with Mississippi and the south in general. I want to to show a flip side of the coin. There is much to love about this much maligned and misunderstood part of our country.”
Patricia Neely-Dorsey’s Reflections on Mississippi
It’s a wonderful life!! I am very proud, thankful and grateful to be a Southerner. I hope that during this week you might have gained some insight into just why I make this claim. I hope that I have opened a window into a different or deeper understanding of this much misunderstood and maligned region and see just why I’m always shouting “I LOVE THE SOUTH.”
Thank you so much for sharing this time with me in a celebration of my part of the world. “Y’all come back…You hear? (smile)
REFLECTIONS OF A MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIA
When I look back on my life,
I think how wonderful it has been;
To have had the most wonderful parents of all,
And a host of wonderful friends.
My high school days were blissful,
And my college days so fun,
Fun memories are one thing for sure,
That I have by the ton.
I’m so glad that I grew up,
On Mississippi sod,
My t-shirt reads; American by birth,
And Southern by the grace of God,”
My life has been so wonderful,
I wouldn’t change one condition;
As one friend of mine always says,
I should have paid admission.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey
RAWSISTAZ Book Review
REFLECTIONS OF A MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIA: A Life in Poems by Patricia Neely-Dorsey is absolutely a southern beauty to behold! Like the showy, fragrant Magnolia tree, Patricia Neely-Dorsey amazes you with vivid southern images that blossom from page to page and mouth-watering home-style delicacies no travel guide could ever compare to. CONTINUE READING
Recommended Southern Dish of the Day
PEACH COBBLER
Ingredients
Filling
- 5 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 3 lbs)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Batter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg slightly beaten
Instructions (Makes 9 servings)
Make filling.
- In medium bowl combine peaches, sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla
- and almond extracts, cinnamon, salt and water.
- Turn into 8 by 8-2 inch baking dish.
- Dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Preheat oven to 375F
Make batter.
- In medium bowl, combine all batter ingredients and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Drop in 9 portions over filling, spacing evenly.
- (Batter will spread during baking.)
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until peaches are tender and crust is golden.
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