Ronda Rich

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RICH: Remembering a man of the people

Even though he came from California, my old friend Jim had a way of connecting to and understanding Southern folks.

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RICH: Karen the actor

My friend got the role of a lifetime -- a small part in a movie starring Dolly Parton -- but I don't mind taking some credit for pushing her in that direction.

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RICH: The ring

Mama's wedding ring a sparkling -- and poignant -- reminder of her.

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RICH: Crying and cussing

Sometimes this old world gets crazy enough that it drives the sane insane and the easy-going folks to swear.

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RICH: The Yankee muse

When it comes to inspiration, I'm hoping that opposites really do attract.

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RICH: Looks aren't the main thing when it comes to biscuit pans

When it comes to Southern cooking, your biscuit pan says a lot about you.

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RICH: Dixie Dew's big news

It's me. Dixie Dew, again. Y'all who read this column regularly know that I am Ronda's adorable and svelte (though she writes differently) dachshund. This is the third time I've guest-written this column but since it's Mother's Day, I'm giving her the day off. This is my gift to

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RICH: The useless opinions of others

By not listening to what everyone else thought, my friend found a love of a lifetime.

RICH: David Hume and the Scotch-Irish

A history lesson of my people and why we are the way we are.

RICH: I'm in a hurry

Remembering a quick story about the Intimidator.

RICH: Mama's cake

When it comes to Easter, Mama's Smiley concotion always took the cake.

RICH: The glamour of grammar, Southern style

When it comes to grammar, I know the rules better than I follow them.

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RICH: Reflecting on what makes an obituary writer a great one

A friend of mine who has a penchant for sending along lovely, thoughtful gifts out did himself a while back.

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RICH: Getting through by helping others

When times get tough, we all need help from each other.

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RICH: King James and Will

If Shakespeare and the King James version of the bible are considered such relics, why haven't we found any better way? That is the question.