Why I Live in Mississippi?

Because Andrew selected UMC for its outstanding test results and the awesome people. But that isn't really the topic of discussion.

It is a book that was dropped off on my desk Monday. It is called "Why I Live in Mississippi - 101 Dang Good Reasons."

Are you ready for this...

#2, #19, #47, & #73 - Elvis

#32 - Side orders of bacon break Guinness records for size and weight.

#26 - Second helpings are encouraged

#80 - More church suppers per capita than any other state.

#23 - Tomato Sandwiches

#24 - Banana sandwiches

#62 - Best corn bread on earth

#72 - Moon pies

Has any one figured out a trend here yet??

#87 - Coconut Cake

#88 - Red Velvet Cake

#89 - Gumbo

I think you get the picture now - then it takes on things like this:

#97 - Christmas decorating is easier when you live in a trailer

#91 - We pray the Yankees don't move South

#66 - Dually-friendly parking spaces

#5 - There's a profit to be made from New Yorkers who think we're quaint.

#64 - Suits are strictly church wear

#65 - Overalls are business casual

#61 - People are so friendly they actually frighten many Yankees.

Okay so you got the picture - these people love their Elvis, they love their food, and well they are just laid back, relaxed, some might even say fat and happy, and well Yankees are only welcomed if they are going to spend some serious cash at oh say a river-boat casino.

I don't see a thing wrong with any of it - Gotta love this place!