Southerners, by nature, feel an intense connection to family, past & present. It’s a rare beau or belle who can’t name grandparents back at least a few greats & keep track of cousins twice removed. Ties run deep here & stretch far.

Sometimes we have to leave, but even then, we always come back. Sooner or later, the roots start to tug & you feel the pull of the old home place. Once that happens, you can’t seem to help yourself. You can tell it’s time to head on home…