This weekend marked the opening of National Kid’s Fest at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Since it’s a great idea for families to get away now and then to regroup, that’s exactly what we did. It was hot–about 87 degrees hot–but there was a light breeze, and we had our trusty mondo-sized water jug and, of course, our little …
Life in the Ozarks: Part 2
I’ve thought a lot about how much the past affects our present. It influences everything: cultural differences, lifestyles, the way we speak, the way we dress, what drives us to succeed, others’ perceptions of us, and a host of other things. Believe me, because of where I live, I’ve heard just about every hillbilly joke there is. I usually smile …