Blessings and Blogging about " SOUTHERN HOME "

Sometimes , in my everyday world of hustle and bustle --I forget
what a beautiful town I live in -- I
never want to take it for granted -- It is not a small town
now . It has grown so much since we moved here 30 yrs ago.
There are so many grand old houses here , some were built in the late
1800's and some are cottage style homes dating much later , but all have
such charm and pride of place . I just wanted to share a few pictures with you
as I was out and about town .There are too many to capture all
of them , but here are a few of my favorites.. In the spring every Thursday for a month
there is a lunchtime concert on the square - sometimes
bluegrass , southern gospel or country . It is so charming ,
with families with picnics and babies in strollers or men
in business suits from the courthouse enjoying lunch
and a little chat with friends that they may encounter .
In past years , I participated with my daughter and grandchildren
,but alas babies grow up and go to school - Occasionally on this same square
is everyboy and man's dream -- "SOUTHERN CRUISERS " "A Car show " -- they are all lined up around the square, and it is blocked off -for safety . There is everything from model T's to muscle cars and everything in between . You can chat with the owners and get a close up view --This occurs several times a year usually on Sunday afternoons or
Saturday's after business hours .
In November of each year ,the stores around the square stay open late on Thursdays for evening shopping .
There are carriage rides around the square -- and friends and women's church groups meet for a stroll , coffee or sometimes a sweet treat at the ice cream Parlor.

As i have reminisced about our town -I realize

that that is what community is all about .

I feel so privileged to live in such a wonderful town

Not perfect -- but still keeping some of the

southern traditions of graciousness , kindness

and pride of place , while going forward with

being inclusive of all people to partake of this

place we call home . I truly am proud to be not a southern

belle , but a southern lady. While not born or raised here

, I can say that it is truly a blessing to call this place " HOME "