Sean Dietrich
Sean Dietrich
Sean Dietrich is a columnist and novelist known for his commentary on life in the American South. He has authored nine books and is the creator of the “Sean of the South” blog and podcast.
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: Birmingham Rain
It’s raining in central Alabama. I am on my porch, barefoot, watching the rainfall, hypnotized by the sound. Read more
Mar 12, 2024
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: It’s Gonna Be OK
Remember when you were little? Remember how whenever you were sick, your mother made chicken soup? Remember what culinary pageantry this was? Read more
Jan 2, 2024
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Yeah, I know most folks would choose Christmas as their favorite, but not me. Namely because I was a chubby kid, and we chubby kids preferred our holidays to center around cholesterol. Read more
Oct 30, 2023
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: They, they, they
"I was watching cable news today. They said this was the most challenging time in our national history. They said that circumstances have never been this bad. They said we’d be lucky to make it through these hard times in good enough shape to bury." Read more
Oct 4, 2023
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: United Airlines Flight 93
STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa.—The Flight 93 National Memorial sits on a broad, green pasture. The field is remote, interrupted only by minimalist monuments standing in the distance, surrounded by vivid wildflowers. Read more
Sep 2, 2023