Surprise! It’s me! I know. Back in May I told you I was taking a hiatus and I’d be back in September. Missed that by about five weeks, didn’t I? All I can tell you is that September was a total blur around here. The beloved farmer has been trying to harvest (amidst ongoing weather challenges) and I’ve been on the road every weekend of […]

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I am my people! And some inspiration to boot!

We’re here! The final episode of Sierra’s Story! Unless it isn’t…I know. I know. That sounds cryptic. Here’s the deal. My intention all along was to leave the Gray family here. However, not only have I been enjoying sharing this story with you over the summer, but many of you are literally threatening me if I don’t do another season with them. If I didn’t […]

The Final Not So Final Chapter of Sierra’s Story

Happy Thursday afternoon to you! Here in northeast Louisiana we’re enjoying an uncharacteristic break in the stifling temps and humidity. It’s much appreciated, too!  Although it occurs to me that this revelation will not help to explain my appearance in the accompanying video. Oh, well, I had something on my heart I wanted to say to y’all face to face, or at least as close […]

Chapter 15 of Sierra’s Story and a Video Lesson with Shellie

I had the folks up for lunch today, also known as Papa and The Queen of Us All.  I wanted to see them before the beloved farmer and I pushed off in the morning for a little anniversary get-a-way. This sweet hunk of hard-working man has been my life-long love for 40 years come August 1st, and I still can’t get enough time with him. […]

Chapter Fourteen of Sierra’s Story and a Mexican Chicken Remake

Hey friends! I hope life is treating you kindly. This week’s newsletter is going to be brief. That dislocated finger I told y’all about last week turned out to be a bad fracture. I’m endeavoring to type with said finger buddy taped to the next one and enclosed in a hand brace. Tomorrow morning I’ll find out if surgery is required. God is still good. […]

Chapter 13 of Sierra’s Story with Shellie’s Thoughts on Fallen Man, Flags, and Freedom

Hey friends, Per my last report, we wrapped up the 5th Annual Pops and Keggie Kamp by returning the grands to their respective homes mostly intact and none too worse for wear. I compiled a video to capture the memories. You can find it here.  The truth is, the only casualty of the week came at the expense of yours truly. Yeah, there’s a story […]

Sierra’s Story Chapter Twelve and so much more from Shellie!

Hi, friends! The 5th Annual Pops and Keggie Kamp is in the books. I look forward to sharing more pics and stories with you, once I recover. As it stands, that will have to wait for another day. LOL. But, seriously, I’m a very grateful Keggie, just a tired one! As you can see, KenKen the Baby Friend had her own special Kamp shirt, white […]

Sierra’s Story Chapter Eleven with tired but happy greetings from Shellie

Thanks for dropping by! It blesses me to no end that you’d take time to meet me here. I imagine you’re gearing up for the Fourth, too. It’s one of this family’s favorite holidays. We’ll give thanks for this land we love and count our many blessings.  Phil and I are trying to put up as much sweet in the freezer as possible before it gets […]

Sierra’s Story – Chapter Ten with lagniappe from Shellie

Welcome, my friend! I’m glad you’re back. I’ve got one grand napping, and one occupied with a cartoon. That means my time is limited and there will be typos. Consider yourself warned. LOL! You may have noticed that your happy hostess has continued to tinker with the format of this podcast/newsletter hybrid ever since I called it quits on live radio to make more room […]

Chapter Nine of Sierra’s Story and a chat with Shellie

I hope y’all are enjoying Sierra’s Story. For newcomers to this podcast, I’m dropping one chapter a week this summer as a gift to my readers and podcast listeners! We’ll go back to regular programming in the Fall. For now, I do hope you’ll find the earlier chapters, catch up, and walk with us the rest of the way. In Chapter Eight we hear Charles […]

Chapter Eight of Sierra’s Story — With a humorous confession from Shellie

In Chapter Seven of Sierra’s Story we learn why Lollie and Jeff broke off their relationship and Charles Carpenter gets increasingly bolder as he inserts himself in the Gray family. What will he do next and will Sonny get a clue in time to stop him?  Find Chapter Seven wherever you like to listen to your podcasts, or just click here: https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tempter_ChapterSeven.mp3 A big hello […]

Sierra’s Story, Chapter Seven — with thoughts from Shellie

In Chapter Six of Sierra’s Story we learn more about Charles Carpenter and the threat he poses to Sonny and Sierra’s fractured relationship. Will he crack their world wide open or will Sierra skirt the danger and steer them to safety? And then there are the twins, Luke and Lollie. Their drama may be a result of your average teenage angst. But what if there’s […]

Sierra’s Story – Chapter Six – And a chat with Shellie

In Chapter Five of Sierra’s Story a newcomer arrives in town, only he isn’t a stranger to Sierra. What’s more, his arrival might be the proverbial straw that ends up breaking the back of the Gray family.   Find Chapter Five wherever you like to listen to your podcasts, or just click here:   And now, let’s chat…If anyone enjoyed this rainy Spring, it was my herb […]

Chapter Five of Sierra’s Story — and a chat from Shellie’s porch

In Chapter Four of Sierra’s Story we get a ring side seat to the turmoil eating at Lollie and we relive the tragedy of losing Brandon through Sierra’s eyes. I’m so enjoying your feedback on the Gray family! With permission, here’s a sample of such goodness that put a huge grin on my face.  Oh, Shellie! I was just, today, able to carve out enough […]

Chapter Four of Sierra’s Story — and thoughts from Shellie’s porch

In Chapter Three of Sierra’s Story we hear what happened to Brandon and we learn more about a hard decision that is only widening the gap between Sierra and Sonny…Are you following the story? Let me hear from you. I’m so enjoying your feedback.  Find Chapter Three wherever you like to listen to your podcasts, or just click here:  https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tempter_Chapter_Chapter-Three.mp3 More from the porch… Hey […]

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