Cultured, Mostly: Essays from a Cultured Redneck

Cultured, MostlyWhat do boiled peanuts, cuckoo clocks, passive-aggressive church notes, Elvis Presley, old dogs, sweet tea, and grief have in common?More than you might think.In Cultured, Mostly, Chris Holmes invites readers into a collection of humorous, heartfelt, and deeply Southern essays about family, friendship, faith, loss, small-town life, and the peculiar business of growing older. With equal parts wit and wisdom, Holmes reflects on childhood adventures, unforgettable relatives, beloved dogs, Southern traditions, and the lessons hidden in everyday moments.Whether he’s recounting a disastrous bicycle ride down a red-clay embankment, explaining the sacred art of piddling, navigating the emotional politics of church potlucks, or saying goodbye to those he loves, Holmes finds meaning in the ordinary and humor in the human condition.Rooted in the American South but universal in its themes, Cultured, Mostly is a book for anyone who has ever missed a place, loved a dog, laughed at themselves, or wondered how the years passed so quickly.Warm, funny, and occasionally poignant, these essays remind us that life is rarely lived in the big moments. More often, it’s found somewhere between the front porch and the parking lot, between hello and goodbye, and in the stories we carry with us along the way.If you enjoy the storytelling of Rick Bragg, Lewis Grizzard, Sean Dietrich, or Patrick McManus, you’ll feel right at home in Cultured, Mostly. Read more