The Julia Sugarbaker Award for Strong Southern Women

The first Sugarbaker goes to Martha Boggs, owner of the Bistro at the Bijou, for asking Tennessee state Senator Stacey Campfield (R, TN) -- the man who sponsored the "don't say gay" bill in Tennessee and who, at age 42, is unmarried (mmm hmmm) and going to Sunday brunch (the gayest of meals) at a restaurant frequented by homersexuals (mmm hmmm) -- to leave before being seated or served.

"I told him he wasn't welcome here and I wanted him to leave. He was waiting to be seated and I walked up to him and told him to leave. I was kind of mad, so I don't really remember everything. He left graciously enough."--Martha Boggs

So kudos to Martha Boggs for recognizing a state senator (I think I'd recognize mine, Chip Shields, based on his vague resemblance to Ron and Clint Howard), and for having the courage and quick thinking to ask WWJSD? And then to do it: SDWJSWD!

I wouldn't be surprised to find her a candidate for the state senate there this year. Tennessee could do worse. And they have.