“We’re not everyone’s cup of tea” is Southern Lady Code for “We are great friends and sometimes our overt love for each other and our shared history and current interests can be super annoying to people.”

In the Season 1 finale, Helen talks about the strong bond between her and her dearest friends and finds writing workshops enjoyable.

Follow Helen Ellis on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay and on Instagram @AmericanHousewife. Her collection of funny essays, SOUTHERN LADY CODE, is available for preorder. And, yes, she reads the audiobook.

Come see Helen on tour! 

- 4/6: San Antonio Book Festival in San Antonio, TX

- 4/15 at 7:30pm: Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, NY

- 4/16 at 5:00pm: Alabama Booksmith in Birmingham, AL

- 4/17 at 7:30pm: Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas, TX

- 4/18 at 6:30pm: Murder by the Book in Houston, TX

- 4/24 at 5:00pm: Lemuria Bookstore in Jackson, MS

- 4/25 at 6:00pm: Square Books in Oxford, MS

- 4/27 at 6:00pm: Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA

- 4/29 at 7:00pm: Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, GA

- 4/30 at 11:30am: Ingram in Nashville, TN

- 4/30 at 6:30pm: Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN

- 5/1: Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans, LA

- 5/2 at 6:00pm: Page & Palette in Fairhope, Alabama

- 5/5 at 3:00pm: Tuxedo Park Library in Tuxedo Park, NY

- 5/11-12: Wordplay Festival in Minneapolis, MN

“They’re a good fit” is Southern Lady Code for “Opposites attract.”

Helen finds that the best couples are opposites and finds easy, cheesy Valentines enjoyable.

Follow Helen Ellis on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay and on Instagram @AmericanHousewife. Her collection of funny essays, SOUTHERN LADY CODE, is available for preorder.  And, yes, she reads the audiobook.

“She’s health conscious” is Southern Lady Code for “She Purell’s like a body builder oils up before taking the stage.”

Helen breaks down the traits of health conscious people and finds delightful little colds enjoyable.

Follow Helen Ellis on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay and on Instagram @AmericanHousewife. Her collection of funny essays, SOUTHERN LADY CODE, is available for preorder.  And, yes, she reads the audiobook.

“As long as you’re reading, that’s what’s important” is Southern Lady Code for “I hate what you’re reading.”

Helen encourages reading of any and all genres, and finds classic trashy books enjoyable.

Follow Helen Ellis on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay and on Instagram @AmericanHousewife. Her collection of funny essays, SOUTHERN LADY CODE, is available for preorder.  And, yes, she reads the audiobook.

 “She’s young” is Southern Lady Code for “Be thankful you’re not that age anymore."

Helen learns to be patient with young women and finds water parks enjoyable.

Follow Helen Ellis on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay and on Instagram @AmericanHousewife. Her collection of funny essays, SOUTHERN LADY CODE, is available for preorder.  And, yes, she reads the audiobook!

“He’s a night owl” is Southern Lady Code for “He does bad things in his workshop while we sleep.”

Helen details the characteristics of a night owl and finds Jeffrey the Ghost enjoyable.

Follow Helen Ellis on Twitter @WhatIDoAllDay and on Instagram @AmericanHousewife.