The state is rural, agricultural, backwards and still rather racist. This is still one of my least like parts of the country. Mississippi is one of the few states I never visited for work.
I had a friend who encouraged me to travel to places that made me feel uncomfortable, to help me develop an understanding of the people and place. I didn't follow that advice for the deep south. Travel there was largely a matter of passing through moving from someplace I wanted to be, to another place I wanted to be, or work, work took me to nearly every state.
I was born in Mississippi but luckily left before the racism and ignorance took hold ... I was six months old.
ReplyDeleteI have never been back and have no desire to do so.
Origin is not destiny
DeleteI have similar feelings about Mississippi and Alabama.
ReplyDeleteI'll join you in celebrating June 14th your way!
Glad I have been there, little reason to return.
DeleteLearning to spell Mississippi was tough as a little kid. A teacher made us stand in a circle, spell in unison, and shout the double letters...mi-SS-i-SS-i-PP-i. We all laughed when we shouted PP. But we sure learned how to spell Mississippi!
ReplyDeleteIf you can make them laugh, some of them will remember it.
DeleteI've never wanted to go there.
ReplyDeleteWe had a wonderful No Kings protest today. Huge crowd, good weather, great signs, and lots of support. No troubles at all. Great day.
Good to hear, stand strong
DeleteI have never been to MS, one of the few states left. Alas, I can't think of anything to see/go to to make it happen.
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