By STACEYPATTON WALLACE August 1996 — I was about to begin my seventh year of teaching in LaGrange, Georgia, at a new school. However, I dearly...
Making the Grade: On the Road to LaGrange, Georgia
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Stacey Wallace Articles
Making the Grade: Esposito’s Italian Bistro
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE As I’ve previously mentioned, Mike and I moved to Auburn in November of 2015. Shortly thereafter, we moved our letter and...
Making the Grade: Zen Steak & Sushi
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE As I may have previously mentioned, my husband Mike’s favorite food is Japanese. Back when we lived and taught in LaGrange,...
Making the Grade: Ariccia Cucina Italiana
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE Back when I was a young girl growing up in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), Barbara Patton, my Mama, was an...
Making the Grade: On the Road to Lanett, Alabama
By STACEYPATTON WALLACE Back when my husband Mike and I were teachers in LaGrange, Georgia, we traveled to 202 S. Gilmer Ave. in Lanett, Alabama,...
Making the Grade: The Hound
By Stacey Patton Wallace As I’ve mentioned before, blessings can be found, even during this almost two-year pandemic. For example, one of the best...
Making the Grade: Maffia’s Italian Restaurant
By Stacey Patton Wallace Happy Belated Valentine’s Day! Since this review will be printed on Feb. 17, the Good Lord willing, I hope everyone had a...
Making the Grade: Savanh Thai Kitchen
By Stacey Patton Wallace Although it doesn’t seem possible, this is my 52nd restaurant review, which I’ve written for The Observer. The old adage is...
Making the Grade: On the Road to LaGrange, Georgia
By Stacey Patton Wallace When I was a teacher in LaGrange, Georgia, I had a 25 to 30 minute lunch period. In that brief time span, I had to: 1. take...