tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post399171379231434243..comments2024-02-14T15:13:21.422-05:00Comments on Aging Gratefully: Tennessee hankerin'Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-41115355202064818522010-02-08T10:43:02.084-05:002010-02-08T10:43:02.084-05:00I survived living in the bible belt for 26 years, ...I survived living in the bible belt for 26 years, Darlin', although admittedly Houston is a great deal more liberal than most of Texas. There are three kinds of women living in the south--the Southern Belle aka the Georgia Peach, all taffeta, magnolias, and mimosa. The Sweet Potato--good as gold, has plenty of grit and grace, very adept at rolling up her sleeves. And the transplanted Yankee Woman--bless her heart--she just can't help it. Don't sweat it--as long as you are respectful of the feelings and opinions of others, welcoming, and have a tongue made of steel (when the urge to bite it arises), you'd be just fine. On the other hand, PLEASE DON'T GO!! Don't leave me up here all by myself!Lord Wellbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16871295386557996816noreply@blogger.com