We don't work today.
Remember war's fallen ones.
Regardless of cause.
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Leo Baggett
About Me
- superdave524
- I was born in Montana, raised in Tampa, and reside in a small town in the lowcountry of South Carolina with the Lovely Lady Di, and son Tyler. Walterboro (the 'Boro) has about 5,100 residents. It's a moderately interesting place. I work in the public defender's office representing poor people charged with crimes. Some of them did it. Some of them didn't do it. Some are not very nice, a lot of them are just regular Joes with a huge plate of bad luck. I'm a moderately interesting fellow, who has the good fortune to know or be related to some very interesting people. Is there anyone out there?
9 comments:
You talk too much.
Yeah, I know. Trying to cut back.
I didn't know Confederate Memorial Day was a holiday (anywhere). Living my entire life in the north, there is much I don't "get" about southern culture (both good and bad).
Hey, that aint right! that guy probably doesn't know you well enough to say you talk too much!
You are also very smart and that intimidates some people, like that dude.
If I'm smart, Ange, how come I'm so poor?
John, it sorta surprises me too. I remember being shocked that the background stripes on the FLA flag were from the confederate flag. At Stetson Law School, the flags that flew over FL were on the school building, including the Stars and Bars of the Confederacy. That changed my last year there, but for two of the three, there it was. On the other hand, I was a little upset when the Confederate flag- but none of the others- were removed. I had no problem if they all came down (which they eventually did), but to selectively edit history seemed too communist China to me...
Some other things I don't get about the south (from my limited experiences): Bad (slow) service at restaurants and (really) dirty public bathrooms.
Some of the service issues are more rural/urban, though the service at not-so-fast food in the South isn't great. I don't have enough Northern exposure to compare public restrooms, but you can generally tell from the outside appearance around here how the restrooms are going to be maintained.
On the good side, people in the South are generally polite. Children generally say "sir" and "maam" to adults, and adults will, generally, acknowledge you when you speak to them (though not always).
I have family that live in Charleston. From my one visit there, I totally agree with you on the politeness thing.
Internet buddy Chase went to the Citadel in Charleston. It's only about an hour from the Boro. Next time you're in Chuck town, let me know.
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