I'm so excited for the first time EVER to have a guest author on my blog ....
My name is Patricia Neely-Dorsey. I am a 1982 graduate of Tupelo High School
in Tupelo, Mississippi... located in the beautiful red clay "Hills" of Mississippi..and
yes, the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Boston University in
Boston, Massachusetts. After living for almost 20 years in Memphis, Tennessee,
working in the mental health field, I returned to my hometown in August 2007.
My first book of poetry,
Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia- A Life In Poems
*link to book on Amazon.com*
was published in February, 2008 (Grant House Publishers).
My second book ,
My Magnolia Memories and Musings -In Poems was published
*link to book on Amazon.com*
in February 2012.
I call both books a "celebration of the south and things southern". Using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, I attempt to give a positive glimpse into the southern way of life. There are so many negative connotations associated with Mississippi and the south in general. I want to show a flip side of the coin.There is much to love about this much maligned and misunderstood part of our country. I would really love for you to get to KNOW Mississippi (and the south) in a different light and I want to introduce you.
in Tupelo, Mississippi... located in the beautiful red clay "Hills" of Mississippi..and
yes, the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Boston University in
Boston, Massachusetts. After living for almost 20 years in Memphis, Tennessee,
working in the mental health field, I returned to my hometown in August 2007.
My first book of poetry,
Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia- A Life In Poems
*link to book on Amazon.com*
was published in February, 2008 (Grant House Publishers).
My second book ,
My Magnolia Memories and Musings -In Poems was published
*link to book on Amazon.com*
in February 2012.
I call both books a "celebration of the south and things southern". Using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, I attempt to give a positive glimpse into the southern way of life. There are so many negative connotations associated with Mississippi and the south in general. I want to show a flip side of the coin.There is much to love about this much maligned and misunderstood part of our country. I would really love for you to get to KNOW Mississippi (and the south) in a different light and I want to introduce you.
I currently live in Tupelo with my husband James,son Henry,and Miniature
Schnauzer, Happy. I am ,an avid reader and passionate writer.
Schnauzer, Happy. I am ,an avid reader and passionate writer.
I have always considered myself a "Goodwill Ambassador" for Mississippi and
the south.
In college my nicknames were Tupelo and Mississippi. Whenever my friends
saw me coming, they knew that there would be some type of discourse
about Mississippi and the south soon to follow...hoping to clear up their many
misconceptions and preconceived notions. ...
"Yes, we DO have shoes in Mississippi.
We might not wear them all of the time...but we do have them!(LOL)"
the south.
In college my nicknames were Tupelo and Mississippi. Whenever my friends
saw me coming, they knew that there would be some type of discourse
about Mississippi and the south soon to follow...hoping to clear up their many
misconceptions and preconceived notions. ...
"Yes, we DO have shoes in Mississippi.
We might not wear them all of the time...but we do have them!(LOL)"
I believe that we can bridge many gaps of misunderstanding across
regional, racial, cutural, generational and economic lines by simply
telling/sharing our stories.
Miguel Algarin said....
"When I see what you see, the distance between us disappears."
regional, racial, cutural, generational and economic lines by simply
telling/sharing our stories.
Miguel Algarin said....
"When I see what you see, the distance between us disappears."
I travel all around my state speaking at schools, churches, libraries and
various civic organizations, delivering the message of a positive Mississippi
|and a positive southern experience....
According to me, one of the best places to live in ALL of the world is
POSITIVELY MISSISSIPPI !!! (smile)
various civic organizations, delivering the message of a positive Mississippi
|and a positive southern experience....
According to me, one of the best places to live in ALL of the world is
POSITIVELY MISSISSIPPI !!! (smile)
With my book, Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life in Poems
you are sure to chuckle and laugh outloud ,at times, and maybe
even shed a crocodile tear or two. But, you are most certain to relive, if
only in your mind, some of your own most beautiful childhood memories.
you are sure to chuckle and laugh outloud ,at times, and maybe
even shed a crocodile tear or two. But, you are most certain to relive, if
only in your mind, some of your own most beautiful childhood memories.
Whether from North, East, South or West you will be able to relate to some
of the simple joys of times past.
of the simple joys of times past.
PATRICIA NEELY-DORSEY
Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life in Poems
Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life in Poems
" a celebration of the south and things southern"
"Meet Mississippi Through Poetry, Prose and The Written Word"
www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com
"Meet Mississippi Through Poetry, Prose and The Written Word"
www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com
"Be You ! Do You ! SHINE !" ... by Patricia Neely-Dorsey
I would love to tell you that I have known Patricia for YEARS, but the honest
to God's truth is that we have known one another for only weeks.
Yet, we have come to feel a sisterhood and bond that speaks way beyond
the time we've known each other, and the distance between her beloved,
MISSISSIPPI and my home state of O-H-I-O.
We were introduced through a mutual friend and author Cyrus Webb.
From there, I have lovingly illustrated Patricia's beautiful poetry.
Just as she sets out to do in her passion of spreading the positives
of MISSISSIPPI, Patricia and I have positively bridged a gap !!!!
It crosses a racial line AND EVEN
The Mason-Dixon Line !!!!
You too can connect up with Patricia on her BLOG and her Facebook page.
I would love to tell you that I have known Patricia for YEARS, but the honest
to God's truth is that we have known one another for only weeks.
Yet, we have come to feel a sisterhood and bond that speaks way beyond
the time we've known each other, and the distance between her beloved,
MISSISSIPPI and my home state of O-H-I-O.
We were introduced through a mutual friend and author Cyrus Webb.
From there, I have lovingly illustrated Patricia's beautiful poetry.
Just as she sets out to do in her passion of spreading the positives
of MISSISSIPPI, Patricia and I have positively bridged a gap !!!!
It crosses a racial line AND EVEN
The Mason-Dixon Line !!!!
You too can connect up with Patricia on her BLOG and her Facebook page.
And... one last place, I have her poems listed at my Pinterest board ....
http://pinterest.com/afmomdeb/patricia-neely-dorsey-author-magnolia/
http://pinterest.com/afmomdeb/patricia-neely-dorsey-author-magnolia/
I am so thrilled and proud to have her as my FIRST Guest Blogger !!!
Thank you... 'Sistah' friend !!!!!
5 comments:
I love Patricia Neely-Dorsey's work, and it's nice to find out a little more about her and her life. Reading her poetry does indeed conjure up magic childhood memories---lately I've been thinking much about June bugs (on a string!) and lightening bugs. "Southern Life" and the poem that ends something like "and when I die I'll be Mississippi dead" are two of my favorites. I have a copy of her first book (signed--she did a reading at my church ^_^)and plan to get the second.
P.S. Patricia Neely-Dorsey and I are Facebook friends, so I get to read lots of good stuff on her FB page!
Thanks SO much Deb for letting me be a guest on your blog to introduce my two "book babies" and my message of Celebrating the South ,Promoting a Positive Mississippi and that of acceptance and tolerance of differences.
I appreciate having the chance sharewith your readers and a new audience !
Much Love!
Thanks so much Bonnie for your ongoing support !
It is greatly appreciated!
Mississippian, That's me! Patricia's poems -thank you, Deb for including her work on your blog. She discovered you for me! Your work and promotion of, more than our State, every facet of need in the South is inspiring. Thank you.
As my Uncle Robert said many years ago, Mississippi is the Promised Land. He left to go to college, work and raise his family. Now many of his family are back her. I left too, to live in New York City, D. C., Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut and more, and I agree with Uncle Robert, Mississippi is more than a home feeling, it is the promised land.
Margaret Ritter
I love Ms. Patricia!!
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