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Sean Dietrich Articles

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 I feel it’s my duty as a citizen of this country to bring important matters to the forefront of a national discussion....
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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 reporter. Giant news camera shoved in her face.The lady sounded like she was in a uniquely frantic state, poised somewhere...
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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 changing, the air is crisp, the natural scenery has become purely college football paraphernalia.It’s a fine morning to...
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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, laughing. People are taking pictures.It seems like everyone is talking about AI. It’s on the news. It’s in every...
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Ghost

Ghost

Apr 20, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH I thought I saw you today. I was walking through a crowded place. A Trader Joe’s, if you can imagine. You bumped into my shoulder....

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Neighbor

Apr 13, 2022

My phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number, so I answered. I expected to be greeted with an automated voice, delivering exciting information about...

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Apr 6, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH With all the important problems going on in the world — the war in Ukraine, political upheavals and Oscar Award winners assaulting...

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Push Up Pops

Mar 30, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH I was maybe 5 years old when I had my first encounter with an ice cream truck. It was a late 70s model Chevy Step-Van, rolling...

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Alabama Rain

Mar 23, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH It’s raining in central Alabama. I am on my porch, barefoot, watching the rainfall, hypnotized by the sound. Rain can do strange...

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Three Colors

Mar 16, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH 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...

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Continental Breakfast

Mar 9, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH The old man in the crowded hotel dining room was wearing dual hearing aids. He smiled and greeted me with a voice that was loud...

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Thin Mints

Mar 2, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH The two girls knocked on my door. They wore Kelly green berets and green vests. I greeted them. The two Girl Scouts went through...

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Lost & Found

Feb 23, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH My wife and I played a game of catch today. We were supposed to be packing because we are in the middle of moving houses. But there...

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