Much More Than A Twang

I realize some people have a poor view of the south and of the people who were born and raised here. They choose to believe the stereotypical ideas and pictures of what they think we are. They hear that southern drawl and automatically assume that there must be a lack of intelligence or education that go with that twang. If this is your assumption you would be wrong. I suppose some of these ideas and views are fostered by the way we are portrayed by the media. They usually show the poor and uneducated and somehow that then becomes all people think we are.

But lets set the record straight. We here in the south do not knowingly marry our cousins. We have as much desire as the next person to seek higher education. Believe it or not, well past the 3rd grade level. We appreciate art... Not just paintings of Elvis or dogs playing poker on black velvet. But the real stuff that hangs in museums. We can and do appreciate classical music. Although personally, I appreciate the finer classical old rock. We enjoy reading...And more profound things than just the national Enquirer.

While we may like life moving a little slower sometimes....We love watching the sun go down on the river. We love good old fashioned vegetables out of a garden and home cooking. We have a strong sense of family and community. As a group we sometimes are wearily curious of strangers. But usually our manners kick in and we will open ourselves up to you and show you warmth and hospitality.

We may not all be as cultured as others out there....But we are usually able to see our flaws and short comings and find the humor in them. We are taught at a young age manners and respect of others....And would never insult anyone by pointing out their lack of the above. We are not the inbred thieves that some would like to think we are. We are honest and hard working. I take pride in where I live. I'm proud of the kind warm generous people that live here. Keep an open mind about people different than yourself. Come and meet us...see for yourself...we wont hold it against you just because just because you talk funny.