Introducing Down Home Diaries, a blog dedicated to celebrating the simple joys of Black Southern culture. Join us as we share heartfelt stories that inspire warmth and connection while wrapping you in nostalgic moments. Find the beauty in every small-town experience with Down Home Diaries.
The Gingerbread Man
We all have that one childhood memory that we will never forget. For Pauline Mansfield, it was the Saturdays spent with her Godfather, Uncle Arthur. The enticing scent of Uncle Arthur's gingerbread muffins, and the taste of the sweet lemonade they enjoyed together, is something she will always remember her Godfather by. Join us as author, Pauline Mansfield, shares one of her short stories filled with her favorite childhood memories.