Comments on: Dying to be Beautiful: Solange Magnano Dead After Plastic Surgery

By: T. M. Jenkins

T. M. Jenkins — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:59:36 +0000

I am a woman of the South, “born and bred” as they say. Its old rhythms permeate my psyche and the words of its old songs fall easily on my ears. But I long for new tunes with progressive rhythms. Yep, I want songs which reach the heart and soul of the new South. Many of us ladies, grandmother types you know, have spent our lives as rogues blazing new trails and creating new opportunities for our Southern children. We married men so secure in their manhood that they took our hands and hearts as partners. We valued our sons enough to show them what women could do by being achievers inside and outside the home. We insisted that our daughters be more than passive, agreeable ornaments because we knew that active participation in life would be much more fulfilling for them and their men. Thank goodness women and men are different! But women and men are equally gifted. So can we put away the old vapid, vacuous, “whatever you say dear”, “woman behind the throne”, and divisive mentality so we can create a new song of the South? Can we create a vigorous, intelligent, capable, equal, honest, forthright and respectful song of the South? What do you say rogues, are you with me?

By: G.

G. — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:54:20 +0000

I don’t mind reading at all, or offering my two cents worth, where I feel qualified (which might not be often). And I don’t mind signing up at all, either (done deal, actually). You’ll just have to put this literary eye of yours to use for me, with some critique here and there, should I ever begin posting much again. =)

By: Aura-Leigh Jenkins

Aura-Leigh Jenkins — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:17:39 +0000

Thanks, G! I’m definitely hoping to give insight into being a Southerner in today’s world, but also to help others see the South as more than the stereotypes portrayed in Hollywood and on television. I believe that the raw, honest beauty of the South is a best kept secret that deserves to shared. I’d love to hear any ideas you have for articles that you would like to see toward that “cause”. You can also sign up to receive new posts in your email when they’re published…just click the link “Sign up for the Rogue Belle News” at the top right.

By: G.

G. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:25:44 +0000

Good show, A-L. I’ve bookmarked you and will try to keep up some with you as you post. You’ll have to forgive me if it takes a minute to get into navigating the pages better, though.

Topical, thought-provoking observations from the world around us, us being southerners, would that be a good summation?

Gary

By: Aura-Leigh Jenkins

Aura-Leigh Jenkins — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:18:25 +0000

Thank you, T. M. No words have been more truly spoken, especially with regard to our daughters.

By: T. M. Jenkins

T. M. Jenkins — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:02:57 +0000

A beautiful woman can be as the Judas kiss when she is revealed to be substantively vacuous. Her trust in the duplicity of the mirror instead of a faithful heart and a cultivated mind soon sees her lonely. Let us teach our Southern daughters to be authentic and intellectually curious so that their mirrors will reveal them befriended.
Love your blog!

By: Ella

Ella — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:36:29 +0000

So many things can be fixed with a few months in the gym instead of surgery, and the health benefits of the gym are so much better than plastic surgery. We’re just too lazy these days.