By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I have here an email from a man who shall remain anonymous. He says: “Sean, you cannot be serious about moving to Birmingham, Alabama! I’ve los... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary So I guess we’re moving. My wife, Jamie, has been looking at houses for several months now, ever since her mother passed away. And it’s getting... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “People are [beeping] awesome,” the young man’s email began. “People are really, [beeping] awesome.” The author’s name is Denny. He’s an 18-yea... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary It was below 20 degrees in Illinois. And it was snowing. The library was closing for the night. The last of the runny-nosed schoolchildren had... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The letter came from a 19-year-old student named Margaret. “Dear Sean,” she began, “I want to attend [Blank] University, but I am forced to att... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I prayed for you tonight. Before bed. I’m serious. I don’t get down on my knees or do anything crazy like that. I don’t kneel. Namely, because... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Mama lived on 1st Street in the old cinderblock house. Hers was the place with the blue shutters, the scraggly live oaks, and the iron gnome on... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Morningtime. Grand Chute, Wisconsin. It’s cold in America’s Dairyland. Last night it got down to negative 4 degrees. Tomorrow night it’s suppos... Read more
Sean of the South: This Old House
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “Can you believe it’s ours?” said my wife, as we stepped into the modest three-bedroom house. Although, technically, I wouldn’t call this house... Read more