My title picture tells it all, and tells the truth. I read and re-read and every single thing listed is southern to a 'T'! Everyone that doesn't live in the south, thinks all we say is 'ya'll', but 'bless your heart' is my favorite. It comes natural and just flows out of my mouth. I will bless your heart if something is wrong, or if something is right or good. I will bless your heart if you give me a gift or make a nice remark. It is just natural.We do seem to always have sweet tea made and ready for anyone that visits or for the next meal.
Everything is monogrammed, and children's clothes that are smocked are very special and good for the photographer's pictures, that we have made for Grandma and Grandpa.
When a new person moves into the neighborhood, we bake a pie or a cake or anything and take to their house, introduce ourselves and welcome them to the neighborhood. Of course we have our string of pearls on when we visit!
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Every area of the south has their special words or phrases that's for sure, but it is definitely a slower pace of life and 'gushy' for sure.
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Well, we are due rain, rain and more rain right through the 4th of July holiday, so I will batten down the hatches and ride it out. I wish you a good Wednesday and leave you with 'bless your heart!'
I've believed for years that I was born too far north, that I should be in the south. So many of the things you mentioned are natural for me... the phrases, the tea, etc. etc. One thing I don't hear up north is the politeness in the children. That always amazes me, when my brother comes up with his grandchildren. It's always "yes mam". The children up north here... I want to wash their mouths out with soap. Horrible.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the $5 jar. I wonder if I can talk hubby into doing it, since his wallet is the only one with cash in it now that I'm not working. I'm going to try it.
I hope you have a good holiday, even tho' it's raining out, you can kick back with a good book and rest. R&R... as the military calls it (rest and recoup). Take care.
Love your blog this morning Bless Your Heart! Can't keep but smiling. I love that southern hospitality!
ReplyDeleteGoing home for vacation then maybe when I get back I'll get caught up one of these days :)
ReplyDeleteI know you are so looking forward to going home, and I pray you have a wonderful visit and time there. We will look forward to pictures. Hugs,
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Great blog. Like Carol, many of those things have always been a natural for me, but unfortunately, I don't see good manners in children very often anymore. The new neighbor children do address me as Mrs. Norton which is something I haven't heard for quite a while...they're from CO.
ReplyDeleteMy sister and I were talking the other about how many times we say "Bless Your Heart". I love it that I was born in the south and live in the south now. I have lived other places but love the south best of all. What a wonderful blog this is and all the red, white and blue looks so nice. I am going to take a break from the computer and go fix some sweet tea I noticed this morning the container was getting pretty low. Happy 4th of July sweet Linda. Hugs
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