Growing up Southern is a privilege, really. It's more than where you're born, it's an idea and state of mind that seems imparted at birth. It's more than loving fried chicken, sweet tea, football, and country music. it's being hospitable, devoted to front porches, magnolias, moon pies and coca-cola... and each other. We don't become Southern - we're born that way.
Hey Y'all! (And if there is more than one person reading this - Hey All Y'all!) I don't like to brag but not only do I have the good fortune of being a Florida native - I am twice blessed to be a GRITS (girl raised in the south). Now, all y'all who live north of the Mason-Dixon just settle down. Northern women have their assets & advantages too but we southern gals seem to slow down enough to really revel in ours. Southern girls know bad manners when they see them: Drinking straight out of a can. Not sending thank you notes. Velvet after February. White shoes before Easter or after Labor Day. Southern girls appreciate their natural assets: Dewy skin A winning smile That unforgettable Southern drawl Southern girls know their manners: "Yes Ma'am" "Yes sir" "Why, no, Billy !" Southern girls have a distinct way with fond expressions: "Y'all come back!" "Well, bless your heart." ...