Flannery O’Connor in the driveway at Andalusia, 1962. Photo: AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Joe McTyre
The writer Flannery O’Connor was known for her dark, funny and sassy stories about misfits, outsiders and the types of offbeat characters she encountered while living in the American South. O’Connor herself could be considered a sort of outsider. Plagued by symptoms of lupus in the latter part of her life and mostly bound to the farm where she lived with her mother and many peacocks, she often wrote about themes of isolation and created characters driven by desires to connect with each other, society at large, or with God. Read More...
Whatever the material, backfilling a basement foundation puts a momentary stress on the walls. Let the concrete cure for at least a week before backfilling (28 days is best). Place and compact the backfill carefully in partial lifts—don’t dump it all in at once.Click to see full answer. Similarly, how long does it take for backfill to settle?If you have time, fill it to within 1 foot of full, wet it down until water stands on top, then finish by rounding it off to shed rain. Read More...
A fan-favorite cast of celebrities will compete on Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), ready to show off their dancing prowess and participate in the dance reality program. James, a country music performer who also goes by the name Jessie James Decker, is an Italian-American with a $10 million fortune. At the September 19 season debut of DWTS, famous people will work with trained dancers to create entertaining routines.
The mirror ball trophy and a sizeable monetary prize will go to the celebrity who consistently outperforms everyone else during the performance. Read More...
