Hey, skankaroos! My essay “Proof of Deliverance” is in The New Southern Fugitives this week. If you grew up poor, then you will definitely recognize these bill-dodging techniques!
You can check it out here: The New Southern Fugitives
Special shout out to my sister Julie for doing such a superb job running interference with FPL all those years ago. Happy birthday, old lady! Did I mention that you’re old? Because you are. So, so old.
Thanks to The New Southern Fugitives for giving this essay a home that feels just right and, as always, thank you all so, so much for being freaking awesome.

Geez, I never thought of you as the banjo player! I guess you are somewhat plucky, though.
Congrats on finding a home for your essay!
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Thanks! I’m really more of a tambourine player, so if you break the banjo apart, it almost turns into a tambourine.
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I quoted, “Paddle faster, I hear banjo music” to my husband for years. Turns out he had never seen the movie and just thought I was nuts!
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That’s hilarious that he never said anything!! 🙂
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When he finally saw the movie? The light went on…
😉
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Hahahaha!!! That’s fantastic!
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Excellent essay, you crazy rich Floridian! Congrats.
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Thanks! This one was a lot of fun to write. 🙂
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Such a terrific story–I commented there too!
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Thanks so much!! You’re the best! 🙂
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Most excellent! Also the magazine is fun! Rock on, you are killing it!
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I love that magazine so much. I was so happy when they accepted the story! They really are a great publication. And they pay! Unheard of. 😆
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Gawd Maggs, your on a roll! Look at you getting all published and stuff. Hey that doesn’t mean your off the hook in your duties to the Ladies of Hades, you DON’T want me to send you a certified letter now, right? 🤣😝😎
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Oh, I would totally sign for it, too. I fear no mail!
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I bet you would! Lol
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