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
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I hung an American flag on our house today. We just moved in. We have only been living in Birmingham for three days, but I thought it was time... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Day One. My first 24 hours living in Birmingham. And in the words of my boyhood idol, Sarah Ophelia Cannon, I am just so proud to be here. But... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I was late for a plane when I saw him. The freckled kid was in uniform. Operational camouflage combat fatigues. Reverse-flag patch on his right... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I knocked on the manager’s office door. The voice said, “It’s open,” so I walked in. I was a teenager, unattractive, and a little unkempt. I lo... Read more
Sean of the South: Neighbor
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