By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Birmingham. It’s 4:23 a.m. It’s chilly. There is a quilt of fog suspended over the foothills of the Appalachians. The whole world is dark. I sh... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The first thing you should know about Joseph is that he isn’t an optimist. In fact, he has no faith in this world. And he has even less faith... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I don’t know much about God. I don’t presume to know. I know he is a great guy. Provided he is a he. Then again, what if he’s not? I don’t mean... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Dear Young Writers, You know who you are. You are a true writer. You’re reading this on your phone, computer, tablet, or maybe a soggy newspape... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary A breakfast joint, filled with smells of bacon and coffee. I was visiting my hometown in Florida. I heard the sound of people conversing. Peopl... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary She is scared. She is stranded. She is pregnant. Her car broke down on the shoulder of the interstate. And she’s having contractions. She left... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Dan Lovette became an usher at the Baptist church on Easter Sunday, March 26th, 1961. He stood at the door shaking hands, passing out bulletins... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Dear God, I know you’re busy today. I know you have a lot going on. I know that right now, about 7.753 billion people are all grasping for your... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary She was a seventeen-year-old with love on her mind. Her nice-looking boyfriend convinced her that he would be around forever. They would marry.... Read more
Sean of the South: The Memphis Belle
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary She is 9 years old. Her hair is the color of wildflower honey. She has a cherub face. Her name is Luxe, which is Latin for light. Her mother ch... Read more