Well Bless Your Heart ......

Did you know that if you say, "Well bless your heart" ahead of saying anything, it makes it acceptable.  Try it. "Well bless your heart those 20 extra pounds look good on you." or "Well bless your heart I didn't think anyone could wear that color."

I continue to learn new communication skills as I am here it the South.  "Well bless your heart you are my favorite blog reader."  If you add a little Southern drawl to it as you read it, it will sound even better.



Terri buying Sweetgrass woven flowers from Bailey.

One of the finds in Charleston is woven Sweetgrass baskets and other items.  There is a subculture in the Lowcounty area of the Carolinas that are called the "Gullah".  They speak a unique dialect and are known for their crafts of hand weaving, using Sweetgrass that grows in the swamps.  Do an internet search of "Gullah" for an interesting read.

We purchase a basket woven by Bailey's aunt.

The right hands can turn a bunch of grass into art.

We took a carriage ride around historic downtown Charleston.  We wanted to see the homes and churches of the founders of our country.  From it's founding, through the Revolutionary War and than to the Civil War this city was key to many events in our early history.  Charleston had it's Tea Party long before Boston and was the first state to declare independence from England.

The best way to see the city.... looking over a horses butt.

Our driver Tyler was part comedian, part historian, at times I was not sure which was which.  But at least he taught me, "Well bless your heart."  A true life skill.

After 11 years of driving his buggy he was good.

We wish we could spend many more days in Charleston but the Memorial Day weekend has us moving on tomorrow morning.

So I end my blog today with, "Well bless your heart and remember life is good."