I love Alabama for so many reasons. First, my family is there--duh! Second, I love the pace of living. Everyone is in too big of a hurry around DC, and everyone drives as if his/her schedule is more important than everyone else's. No one allows cars to change lanes in front of his/her car, and if you are unlucky enough to be waiting to get onto an interstate from an on-ramp--GOOD LUCK! In Alabama, that would never happen. Someone will let you in every time with a wave and a smile. Third, food is prepared slowly and with generations' worth of recipes. People cook together for fun, and not just on holidays! Fourth (and most importantly for this post), religion and football are life. They are the reasons weekends exist, and I miss that mindset. One of my favorite pieces of evidence of just how important these things can be is a billboard on the side of I-65 northbound from Mobile to Montgomery. This billboard was a constant treat when I went to the beach as a child. I was so excited to show it to Geoff this past year on our drive back from Gulf Shores. It's colorful and has a simple message from which we can all learn. I hope you take it to heart!
