It’s Friday, Catholic Pilgrims! I thought today was a good day for some musings on living just over a month in Alabama.
1. It is a true struggle not to say “Alabama” like Forrest Gump does when he yells, “Greenbow, ALABAMA!”
2. I have not yet heard “Sweet Home Alabama” for which I’m thankful. It’s not that I don’t like Lynyrd Skynyrd, it’s just that after hearing a song for the one billionth time, it gets old. Time to play something else.
3. I love all the southern drawls down here. However, they make me feel like I have a proper English accent in comparison. 
. People know right away that I’m “not from around here.”
4. Everyone has been wildly friendly. Southern hospitality is a very real thing and other places should take note. (Looking at you East and West coasts.)
5. I’ve been reading a book on Alabama history since I don’t know much. I was reading while my son was at jujitsu and the desk lady came over and said, “Whatcha readin?” I showed her and she kinda laughed and said, “Ha! Didn’t get Alabama history in grade school, I take it?”
6. I’ve looked up famous people from Alabama so that I can read some biographies on them. A few names are: Helen Keller, Harper Lee, Nat King Cole, Rosa Parks, and Lionel Ritchie.
7. With each place we move, I’m reminded over and over again that we have a beautiful country. Each state has its own particular beauty and Alabama is no different. We should be exceedingly grateful.
8. I’m looking forward to getting down to Mobile to see the cathedral.
Those are my one month thoughts. I hope you have a wonderful Friday, Catholic Pilgrims.
Live the Faith boldly and travel well!
