C'est la Vie by Jennifer Babcock for June 08, 2009

That Donna, bless her heart.

Donna could probably use some shots before she goes, all right; just maybe not the kind she has in “mind” (I use the term loosely).

I’ve driven through Alabama several times. It’s not a whole lot different from the rest of the south. If you treat people with respect and don’t try to provoke them, they won’t hassle you. I’ve never had the slightest bit of trouble there, and I am not southern.

Look you either go or you don’t, it’s that simple.

…they call Alabama The Crimson Tide…

I was stationed in Montgomery, back when Gov GW blocked the schoolhouse door. Being from VT, AL was quite a culture shock for me. But I did appreciate the southern belles. ☼

I’ve lived in Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, on all three coasts, in the deserts, mountains and midwest, and the south in both Mississippi and alabama, and I can assure you that people are people everywhere, with very similar cares and concerns. Like Edcole1961 says, treat people with respect and don’t try to provoke them and you’ll get along just fine.

Question: What’s the mating call of the Southern Belle?

Answer: Hoo-WHEE, ah’ve had too much to drink!

Drove through Alabama during my travels in the States. I did not get to spend much time there although Birmingham seemed nice. Stayed in a hotel outside the city itself in a place called Bessemer.