Part II Getting to the Point

So far, dear reader, you're probably wondering what the first blog has to do with the South; I'm getting to it.
In September of 2000 I purchased my home. Two weeks later due to an unforeseen illness, my mother moved it. After the probation office and I parted company she had a heart attack and a small stroke and could not be left alone. It was certainly my responsibility to care for her since her son would not lend a hand and she could not be left home alone for long periods of time therefore part time jobs were necessary to support us and allow maximum time home with her. During this period our local paper was looking for someone to write a weekly column; they picked me. My column is supposed to consist of happenings downtown however so little goes on that they occasionally turn into rants or political forums or restaurant reviews and sometimes calling for city leaders to be accountable for their actions. The latter usually gets quite a reaction from those same city leaders. Our mayor jumps on the phone to complain to the editor and to her credit she doesn't fold; I think she likes the controversy I sometimes cause. So now we're getting to it; the reason for the blog. This will be a venue for my columns, unedited for content, no bad words but truth that had to be disguised at times and to enlighten those that read it to the fact that the South has not changed all that much. From being years behind in fashion, hair, food, political views, racial views and yes, that good old boy network along with some personal happenings thrown in. If you are reading this I do hope you enjoy the view from my side of the South and I hope you'll come back to see what I write next.