Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the wonderful comments I have received lately! Since I am a newbie to Blogland, blindly feeling my way through each step, experimenting with different entries, layouts, posting, photographing (several weeks ago I had no idea a BUTTON was not something sewn onto a garment for fastening!) I am humbled with your kind words.
But now to the news worthy kudos...
My great state of Alabama has been in the news a lot lately...mostly for the terrible devastation we suffered in the April 2011 tornado rampage.
My friend and me are so thankful for all the unselfish, tireless, loving help that has been offered to the victims. As I've said before, many friends and many areas were affected that are still so close to my heart.
However today I want to share a
little happy... (a long overdue post that took second fiddle to the storms!!)
First...
One of my
"most favorite" mags!
(even though they've revamped, restyled some sections!)
If you are a
'Southern Belle', or have
your heart in the South, or
stepped your foot in the South; then
"Southern Living" is a must read!!
And
Southern Journal with Rick Bragg lets you experience places that maybe you've visited or wish too...
Imagine my surprise when I opened my
May issue and discovered my
hometown,
Winfield, Alabama, had been featured!! WhoooHooo!!
That's right, featured for yummy, good,
traveling food! You can stop for a
fill 'er up car and folks all in one swoop!! (Highway 78 is known to locals as
Corridor X and soon to be
I22 when it is finally connected from Memphis to B'ham!!)
Thank you Rick Bragg!!
Another favorite magazine is...
BHG has the feature
"I Did It!"(another one on the back page!!) written by
Lisa Mowry. Thank you Ms. Mowry!
And the spotlight was given to a
Winfieldlian ("Is that a real word?",
my friend asks.) Okay, a hometown lady! I've known the family
(grandmother, aunts, father, mother, sisters; you get the idea!) for ages and Vanessa is
sooooo talented!
Not only talented but a beautiful young lady and a very happy married couple...(Did you notice husband and wife always make time to
reconnect over dinner at that table? A
very important time...)
Well as you can see from my outpouring of praise I am ecstatic about the recognition given to our little area of NW Alabama!
If you live or traveling along the roads of small town America share with me some of your
little happy...
I so enjoy reading your comments!
Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!
Jan
