<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Southern Sayings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Sayings, Shared Smiles]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:33:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.southerncommon.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Kind of Lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s that time of year when the finest meal you can eat doesn't come from a fancy restaurant. All it takes is a thick slice of a homegrown garden tomato, a heavy dash of salt and pepper, and a good slather of mayonnaise on soft white bread. Sometimes the simplest things really are the best things. If your tomato plants are overflowing this week, make sure to pass a few over the fence to your neighbors. Have a good one, folks.]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/the-best-kind-of-lunch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a52d3fb661479e527e5903c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:43:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_28b9393ed3174343ad5af80e85b4dfdb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does "Dadgum" Mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever walked out onto the front porch, sat down with a cold glass of sweet tea, and immediately stubbed your toe on the screen door? If you're from the South, you didn't yell a string of curse words. Instead, you probably let out a passionate, loud: "Dadgummit!" The Definition &#38; History "Dadgum" is what we call a "minced oath." Back in the day, church-going folks wanted to blow off steam without using actual profanity or making Mama reach for the soap.  It's family-friendly, polite,...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/what-does-dadgum-mean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a41a38269b2dfbbf126d76d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:50:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_3e28d5c480e54b38aea2b3f12f2e025d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOGGONE]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to express absolute frustration, pure amazement, or absolute certainty without running afoul of the church choir or grandma’s swear jar, this is one word that has served the South faithfully for generations. The beauty of doggone is its sheer flexibility. It can be a complaint ("Get your doggone boots off my clean rug"), an exclamation of awe ("Well, ain't that a doggone miracle!"), or a badge of absolute truth ("I'll be doggone if that isn't the best cobbler I've ever eaten"). It...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/doggone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c3faea6b1dcc288e38f2b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:36:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_a93d2968d9c8495082adb72de3912bf0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainy Day in the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is absolutely pouring down here in Tennessee today. The sky is dark, the humidity is thick, and it’s raining cats and dogs. If you’re stuck inside watching the sheets of water hit the porch, here is exactly how to handle it: If it's raining hard enough, driving on the back roads becomes a water sport. Just stay put. It's a shame if you actually have to go into work. This weather demands comfort food. It’s a prime day for baking a batch of biscuits, throwing a roast in the crockpot, or just...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/rainy-day-in-the-south</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a396564736bfa6cdd88a11a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:48:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_2d14071e1cf94856a025426d07dce161~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father's Day  - Southern Style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, pas, and men currently holding a porch meeting with one hand on a hip and the other on a cold drink. Southern dads are a completely different breed. They don’t just parent; they operate under a sacred code of lawn care and SEC football. Get some sweet tea and let’s look at the ultimate signs you’re celebrating a Southern dad today. A Southern dad does not dress up for Father’s Day. He dresses for readiness. The Shoes: White New Balance sneakers (subtly...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/father-s-day-southern-style</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3824076ff6de15e8aa463f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:49:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_c1803826363544a2a89c05977fee0769~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day in Mayberry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, I took a day trip with family. I ditched the highway for a little town that looks so much like Mayberry. I actually kept looking around for ole Barney Fife. If you’ve been running around crazy-like, then you need a dose of small-town charm. We hit a local marina for lunch. The food was slap-your-mama good. It seemed that life moved slower, no one was honking, and folks were just sitting on front porches talking. Half the stuff we stress about doesn't amount to a hill of beans. Find a...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/a-day-in-mayberry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a375793135e096abaa4f1b1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:27:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_f9e68c07f3d54c70a364e9edc0354cc2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of the Casserole]]></title><description><![CDATA[If barbecue represents the competitive spirit of the South, the casserole represents its dog-gone soul. A proper Southern casserole is a miracle of culinary engineering, traditionally designed to feed an army using three basic components: a protein or vegetable, a sleeve of crushed crackers (usually Ritz), and a "binder"— almost always represented by a can of condensed Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken soup. In the South, you do not show up to a major life event empty-handed. If you do,...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/the-social-importance-of-the-casserole</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a372332a8fde7a3765c204f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:41:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_c59cd98295964b47a84a95bd5f1dc8ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southerner's Survival Kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're heading down South anytime soon, just remember these three golden rules: Rule Why It Matters Wave Back If someone waves at you from a passing pickup truck on a two-lane road, wave back. It’s the law of the land. Pace Yourself Fast talking is viewed with mild suspicion. Take a breath, drop the "g" off the end of your verbs, and settle in. Trust the Cast Iron If someone offers you cornbread from a skillet that looks older than your country, eat it. Do not ask how they clean it (hint:...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/the-southern-survival-kit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a372013bfacb36e3543423a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:22:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_51fd3eb4d7714bdb9d3edf773b248ee5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologists in the South have the hardest job in the world because our thermostat is controlled by a chaotic toddler. We don't have Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. We have: Fool’s Spring: A beautiful 75-degree week in February that tricks you into buying tomato plants. The Pollening: When everything you own is suddenly covered in a thick layer of  aggressive yellow dust. Third Summer: It's October. You want a pumpkin spice latte, but your car AC is screaming for mercy. If you don't like...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/the-12-seasons-of-the-south</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a36120fbfacb36e3540ba3c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:29:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_75d931d7739e457895b5a829a10d6294~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unofficial Rules of Southern Cast Iron]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are certain things you just don't mess with in the South: college football, the local brisket spot, and a grandma’s seasoned cast iron skillet. If you inherit a piece of Southern cast iron, you haven't just received a pan—you've been handed a sacred trust. You are now the guardian of 80 years of bacon grease and cornbread memories. The Three Golden Rules: 1.    Soap is the Enemy: If you touch that skillet with Dawn dish soap, some old lady somewhere will gasp and clutch her pearls. 2.  ...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/the-unofficial-rules-of-southern-cast-iron</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3603b9bfacb36e35409aa9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:12:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_921de01eda314136acbe426b514275c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Art of saying "No"]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all been there. Someone asks you to bring a side dish to the potluck, but you’re exhausted. In the North, you might just say, "Sorry, I can't make it." Brrr. Chilly. In the South, we don't say "no." We wrap our rejection in a warm, buttery biscuit of politeness. If you want to decline an invitation down here, you deploy the "Oh, I’d Love To, But the Lord Has Other Plans" maneuver. Example: "Oh, sweetie, you know I would love nothing more than to help you move your entire three-story...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/the-southern-art-of-saying-no</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35feb2a8977cb11dd41ddd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:53:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_a3cb1044f36547da98e6375dffa126c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speakin' Southern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern talk isn't just about a thick accent; it's a shorthand for hospitality, humor, and a very specific way of looking at the world. Here is a breakdown of two of the most common terms and phrases you'll hear across the South: Y'all: The holy grail of Southern pronouns. Short for "you all."(Note: If you are talking to a large group, you might escalate this to "all y'all.") Fixin' to: Getting ready to do something. It implies intention, but not immediate action. ("I'm fixin' to go to the...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/southern-speak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35f9b9bfacb36e354086a7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:28:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_5168958d149142429f92a688444b5885~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bless Your Heart"]]></title><description><![CDATA[This phrase can be used in various contexts, often to express sympathy or endearment. It can be genuine or slightly sarcastic, depending on the situation. For example, if someone makes a mistake, a Southern friend might say, "Bless your heart," as a way to lighten the mood or say you're an idiot.  Ha! Funny Stuff: Three Southern ladies die and arrive at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter says, "To enter, you must answer one simple question: What is Easter?" The first lady smiles. "Oh, that's when...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/bless-your-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35d762bfacb36e35403dec</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_05818079ac3c45f9a30ed7acd4512378~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe: Southern Buttermilk Biscuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secret to getting those sky-high, flaky layers isn't a family secret—it's pure science. You need ice-cold fat and a technique called laminating (folding the dough over itself). When that cold butter hits a hot 450°F oven, the water in the butter flashes into steam, creating distinct pockets of air that lift the dough.   Ingredients ·         2 ½ cups Self-rising flour (preferably White Lily) ·         1 tbsp Sugar ·         ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter, frozen ·         1 cup Cultured...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/recipe-southern-buttermilk-biscuits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35b9e7bfacb36e353ff754</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:57:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_76ed51cc6f5348e9a08916030c2f69b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_452,h_678,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Sayings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southern United States is known for its warm hospitality, rich culture, and of course, its unique way with words. Southern sayings, with humor and wisdom can brighten anyone's day. They reflect the charm of the region and offer a look into the values and traditions of Southern life. The Heart of Southern Sayings Southern sayings come from the region's history, folklore, and everyday life. They are a blend of humor, wisdom, and poetic flare. Here are a few reasons why these sayings run so...]]></description><link>https://www.southerncommon.com/post/southern-saying-to-brighten-your-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3563703306f881e5227f79</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:42:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6db635_ca595903f69f44a199bfadca06f7a843~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tc7476</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>