I am participating in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thanks to the co-authors of Two Writing Teachers for creating this supportive community.
Greetings from Charleston, SC!
You know you’ve left Pennsylvania and are in the south when…
- Grits replace scrapple as a breakfast menu item
- The price of gas drops significantly (at least 30 cents a gallon)
- Most females, regardless of age or circumstance, are referred to as ma’am
- Pine trees start to resemble large stalks of broccoli
- You are offered boiled peanuts and/or hush puppies with most meals
- You feel just a little bit closer to the sun
Last night we ate at a seafood restaurant. I love fresh seafood so I ordered the yellow snapper, the catch of the day. I think someone went out and snagged this guy while we were waiting!
It was delicious!
Imagine the Possibilities 
Love the list, and I love the food in the South – hush puppies are so yummy! You are right – the fish looks like someone just reeled him in! Have fun, Rosie. So glad to see you here on Slice!
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Wow, that’s fresh!
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Looks luscious.
Hush puppies and grits, yep. Great list.
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That’s what’s so great about traveling – experiencing new things, some subtle and some not so subtle. You’ve captured a number of those Southern ways so well. I wonder if any of the waitresses called you “Hon'”… (Honey).
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Got to love the South! Wow! What a fresh, delicious dinner!
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I had never had grits until we went to Florida the first year we were married. Maybe it was just me, but things just seemed to go at a slower pace in the South. Enjoy your trip.
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Wish I were there right now. Thanks for sharing and doing your best to send some sun and warm weather to those of us that are still trying to see pieces of spring break through the winter that seems to be hanging on forever. And by the way, the yellow snapper looks delicious!
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Not so sure I’d like that fish watching me eating him. You know you are not from Pennsylvania when you don’t have a clue as to what scrapple is. You won’t find that on any menu in Missouri either. Loved your list of differences.
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This made me laugh! Scrapple is pure PA Dutch. I happen to love it but for many it is an acquired (or not -so) taste. Let’s just say it is a breakfast meat because you never REALLY want to know.
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Love your list -perfect!! It is like you are bringing us on vacation with you. Enjoy! Look forward to our adventure tomorrow.
Clare
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