By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The letter came via snail mail. The author is 39 years old. I will call her “Ashley” because that is her name. “Sean, I have a book that I want... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The email arrived this morning. The message went: “Dear Sean, nobody gives a flying [cussword] about your random, unorganized thoughts on spiri... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I drove out of Birmingham a little ways to meet my friend. I watched the interstate give way to pine trees. Pine trees gave way to farmland. Fa... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary My phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number, so I answered. I expected to be greeted with an automated voice, delivering exciting information... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary With all the important problems going on in the world—the war in Ukraine, political upheavals, and Oscar Award winners assaulting each other on... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I am in a coffee shop. I’m trying to get some work done, tapping away on my laptop. The two old women behind me are playing cards, talking loud... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I have here a letter from Marcus, who is getting married this Friday. “I’m so nervous,” writes Marcus. “I’m thinking of calling the wedding off... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Hi there. This is that Little Voice inside your head speaking. Yeah, I know. It’s been a while. But how are you? How’s life? How’s the fam? You... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The white tent with Auburn University markings was set up outside an automotive garage. There were a couple grills beneath the tent, spewing bl... Read more
Sean of the South: Ghosts In Alabama
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I thought I saw you today. I was walking through a crowded place. A Trader Joe’s, if you can imagine. You bumped into my shoulder. Then you wal... Read more