Sean Dietrich Articles

Sean of the South | What I wish

OPINION —You know what I wish? I wish I could hug everyone in the world.I think I’d start by hugging the young waitress in the restaurant where I had lunch. Earlier that day, she was cussed out by an angry customer. He screamed at her. Called her a bad name.“My job is...

Sean of the South | I set out to change America

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — It was only an experiment. I wanted to see if I could change America in only one day by being the nicest person on earth for 24 hours.I’m not talking normal-nice. I’m talking obscenely nice. I’m talking do-you-need-a-kidney nice.It should be...

Sean of the South | What happens in diners, stays in diners

OPINION — The little boy was with his mom, sitting in a truckstop diner. The boy was bald, wearing a loose T-shirt. A large bandage showed from beneath his collar.Before the boy sat a massive meal. Bacon. Eggs. Huge glass of chocolate milk. Stack of pancakes bigger...

Sean of the South | The morning news

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — I woke up looking for God. I always look for Him in the mornings. Sometimes, however, He’s hard to find. Sometimes He hides.I went through my morning routine. I made the coffee. Let the dogs out to pee.I turned on the TV news.The TV...
Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Okay OPINION — Today I read an article my friend sent to me. The article was something that went viral on social media. When I finished reading it,...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Oct. 31, 2024

Dear Kid OPINION — Dear Kid,Don’t grow up. Don’t turn into an adult. That’s my advice. Resist adulthood. Be a kid forever.Right now, a lot of adults...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Oct. 17, 2024

For the love of cornbread OPINION — I don’t engage in controversy. But sometimes I have to. And this is one of those have-to moments.Namely, because...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Oct. 10, 2024

The aftermath of hell and hurricanes OPINION — It’s all gone.That’s what the lady on the news said.She was an older woman, being interviewed by a...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Oct. 3, 2024

Going through Tennessee OPINION — The first day of autumn is almost here, and Tennessee is experiencing the birth pangs of fall. The colors are...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Sept. 26, 2024

Back to the future OPINION — I’m in the airport. There is a tiny robot cruising around, delivering food to customers. Kids are following the robot,...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Sept. 19, 2024

The Good 'Ol Days OPINION — The news is in. Less than one third of Americans have ever written a physical letter in their lifetime.Which isn’t...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Sept. 12, 2024

Today in Winder, Georgia OPINION — Dear American School Kid, I don’t know what your name is, but I’m sorry. I am deeply, wholeheartedly, and...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Sean of the South | Sept. 5, 2024

The Sandwich OPINION — The unofficial last day of summer is here. And here, on the last day of summer, I start remembering things. The memories get...

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