Still, now that I’ve seen the world, you know where I’m happiest? In the South.
Raised in Alabama I was blessed to have seen the world also. Living in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Minneapolis, New Jersey, Seattle, and finally back to Atlanta and Decatur, Ga. I missed the South the whole time I was away. I especially missed it when I had to explain and or apologize for my motives for bringing food to class to my fellow students,( we were a long walk across campus for lunch) dressing in dresses, being friendly, smiling. Giving gifts. going to church, decorating my trees out front for Easter and hugging. (hugging in Seattle got very strange looks). I missed someone coming up and grabbing me and saying “Sugar! Lemme hug your neck!” And reveling in having myself hugged and loved! I so appreciate the kindness and trueness of the South.
