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Sunday, July 22, 2012

Summer in the South

Not being big fans of the summer, Seth and I ironically find ourselves on our way to South Carolina!  We flew down to Raleigh a few days ago and have been spending some time with my parents, Jennifer, and two nephews, and today we all drive down to Myrtle Beach for our week-long Landstrom Family Reunion.   Not sure why they chose 'Myrtle' for the big family get-together--land of Spring Break, drunk parties, hot cars, and even hotter weather--but whatever.  It will be fun to see everyone, especially since we only have these reunions every three years.

It is always a bit of a culture shock being back south of the Mason-Dixon line.  I had forgotten about the mandatory afternoon thunderstorms, gigantic bugs, turtles crossing the road, and radio preachers.  Two days ago I heard a program about why women must be submissive to their husbands so that their husbands can fulfill god's will.  I thought at first it was satirical, but it was, sadly, a totally serious radio show. Ugh.  At least sweet potatoes are cheaper here, and the BBQ is pretty darn good, too. 

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