ON THE BACK BURNER

This is probably the most beautiful place that I have been. I don't know what has taken me so long to visit this low country. I saw a brilliant sunrise by just turning my head slightly to the right and this evening, we walked a short bit and came to the end of a sandy path and we saw another gift, a sunset. How can I be so lucky. In between I did what I am really gifted at, I sat on the porch and watched shrimp boats come and go. i am curious about an African American culture called Gulla. I understand that they originated from slaves , who either were set free or ran away and hid here in the marshes and stayed. They have a language and a religion that is still practiced by many of the descendants. I am going to the historical society to find out more. I went to an art gallery this afternoon and saw some wonderful  native art, including grass baskets. I had to be content with buying a calendar by a local artist who graduated from the Chicago Art Museum. I am going to try and frame some of the colorful pages. It might be a small town gallery, but it has down town prices.. justly so.

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01.12 | 14:15

Safe travels. See you soon. sally

04.07 | 12:10

I read the last page first too. It’s a family curse.

22.05 | 12:38

so glad youre here mom!

29.08 | 17:45

Don't quite know how this got to me but it was on the top line of my computer (not in email) But I really enjoyed it. I truly admire you.