Southern Livin' 101
My first impression of ...22 total reviews
Comment from jmdg1954
This is filled with descriptive wording giving the reader the where with all to place themselves directly into the rural farm and surroundings as described, feeling the heat, dust and sunshine all at once.
Nicely done and entertaining.
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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This is filled with descriptive wording giving the reader the where with all to place themselves directly into the rural farm and surroundings as described, feeling the heat, dust and sunshine all at once.
Nicely done and entertaining.
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Todeny I have a dislike for metro living would be generous. The country liofe is for me.
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Todeny I have a dislike for metro living would be generous. The country liofe is for me.
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Green acres is the place to be, farm living is the life for me? keep Manhattan just give me that country side.
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That be true
And our farm agent is like Hank Kimbal
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I still think that you could do well with your photography. This picture is amazing.
Your story is so rich in imagery and so enchanting.
Your idyllic setting captivates us city folk.
Having spent a few summers visiting a farm, I know how hard the work is.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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I still think that you could do well with your photography. This picture is amazing.
Your story is so rich in imagery and so enchanting.
Your idyllic setting captivates us city folk.
Having spent a few summers visiting a farm, I know how hard the work is.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Mary, and Grandpa Westbrook, the patriarch that made Nevertheless Acres come to be. It was quite the gift as an acre where we live averages five to ten grand. I know it was his daughter, my brid, he gifted it to but I'll ride her coattails anytime.
Comment from GWHARGIS
Farm life and extreme rural life are no joke. Work takes on a whole different meaning. You start to lose me at the outhouse. I do like my indoor plumbing. Great glimpse into a dying way of life. Thanks for sharing. Gretchen
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Farm life and extreme rural life are no joke. Work takes on a whole different meaning. You start to lose me at the outhouse. I do like my indoor plumbing. Great glimpse into a dying way of life. Thanks for sharing. Gretchen
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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For sure, it is gone and where this community was heavily cultivated it is now deficient of growing produce and concentrates on horses first, cattle second.
Comment from Paul Manton
I would have used the phrase 'ante-bellum' were it not for a clearly 20th century tractor sitting in the foreground. [You may want to look at 'perspective' in line 2, Tom. Might mean 'respective'?]
A southern idyll - a wonderful story in the notes too - no longer likely in the UK with our level of urbanization and lack of space - but oh that heat!
I found out what southern heat and humidity are like in New Orleans (Slidell in fact) where the air conditioning keeps you awake, but the alternative is drowning in your own sweat - now we DON'T have that in England!
And then the bayou coughed up all kinds of other alien 'critters' - last time I sunbathe while fire ants are looking for victims (or 'meals'!) And I guess they're all in here - your description fills all the senses - with magnificent vocabulary 'azure blue sky', ' a broiling sun, 'coniferous loblolly pines/undulating gently' - paints a detailed picture - with sound and smell (that privy I promise to avoid!)
Altogether a small masterpiece Tom.
Must be worth a six.
Paul
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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I would have used the phrase 'ante-bellum' were it not for a clearly 20th century tractor sitting in the foreground. [You may want to look at 'perspective' in line 2, Tom. Might mean 'respective'?]
A southern idyll - a wonderful story in the notes too - no longer likely in the UK with our level of urbanization and lack of space - but oh that heat!
I found out what southern heat and humidity are like in New Orleans (Slidell in fact) where the air conditioning keeps you awake, but the alternative is drowning in your own sweat - now we DON'T have that in England!
And then the bayou coughed up all kinds of other alien 'critters' - last time I sunbathe while fire ants are looking for victims (or 'meals'!) And I guess they're all in here - your description fills all the senses - with magnificent vocabulary 'azure blue sky', ' a broiling sun, 'coniferous loblolly pines/undulating gently' - paints a detailed picture - with sound and smell (that privy I promise to avoid!)
Altogether a small masterpiece Tom.
Must be worth a six.
Paul
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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A sixth star anytime is nice but from you it is g r a n d. Thank you.
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Well deserved, Tom.
Best from Paul
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love your rich descriptions here Tom, I want to jump into your story here and enjoye the scenes, and eat those pecans and black eyed peas. I was always a city girl and I would have loved to have enjoyed those wide open spaces. The picture is amazing, a fine presentation, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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I love your rich descriptions here Tom, I want to jump into your story here and enjoye the scenes, and eat those pecans and black eyed peas. I was always a city girl and I would have loved to have enjoyed those wide open spaces. The picture is amazing, a fine presentation, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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As always, thanks for hanging in with me. At times it must be challenging. Tom H or as someone has gone to calling me East Coast Tom
Comment from royowen
The photo seems to actually look like a painting, it's amazing likeness to one of those rural scene is fantastic, did she ever return to this idyllic existence Tom, loved reading this, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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The photo seems to actually look like a painting, it's amazing likeness to one of those rural scene is fantastic, did she ever return to this idyllic existence Tom, loved reading this, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Yes, she and I now are owners that her dad gave to us and to which Nevertheless Acres rests. That name came to be from scriptures whn Christ in the garden pled aloud to His Father, NEVERTHELESS not mine will but thine be done. That is our intent, too.
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Thanks for the info Tom
Comment from BethShelby
Your wife must of lived in my part of the world. You could have been writing about where I grew up. I was a Mississippi girl and at least half the little town where I was raised sounds like this. I was the first of my bunch to go to college too.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Your wife must of lived in my part of the world. You could have been writing about where I grew up. I was a Mississippi girl and at least half the little town where I was raised sounds like this. I was the first of my bunch to go to college too.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Yes indeed. Life was simple, money scarce but they lived a contente life believing God lives and trusted Him to meet their needs, despite flood and drought.
Comment from Tootie
Wow! I love this! You brought me into the scene. I saw and felt it through your beautifully well-chosen descriptive words. You ended this piece so perfectly too. Thank you! I am an instant fan of your writing! Blessings, Cathy
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Wow! I love this! You brought me into the scene. I saw and felt it through your beautifully well-chosen descriptive words. You ended this piece so perfectly too. Thank you! I am an instant fan of your writing! Blessings, Cathy
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Well, a heartfelt welcome to your stopping by, and your magnanimous praise for something so silly, in its own way. Please visit as time allows. And now I'll go check some of your submissions.
Thanks.
Comment from jenintorre
I loved this story. I was mesmerized by your description of that idyllic place and found your story so atmospheric. I am a townie so have never witnessed such peace and tranquility. Have a nice day. Jen.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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I loved this story. I was mesmerized by your description of that idyllic place and found your story so atmospheric. I am a townie so have never witnessed such peace and tranquility. Have a nice day. Jen.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Well, a heartfelt welcome to your stopping by, and your magnanimous praise for something so silly, in its own way. Please visit as time allows.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is an excellent story. I enjoyed reading it. Your entire presentation is good. You use descriptive words that draw in a reader and truly honor your wife and where she grew up. You presented the photo well, too. Best wishes!
Alexandra
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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This is an excellent story. I enjoyed reading it. Your entire presentation is good. You use descriptive words that draw in a reader and truly honor your wife and where she grew up. You presented the photo well, too. Best wishes!
Alexandra
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Thank yu. Nice to hear from you, once again. Have a blessed day with a nomination for reviewing me.
