Wednesday, August 20, 2008

She had no teeth...

...which made the loud rap at the window even more startling. I am in southern Mississippi and this woman must think I am in danger, or lost, or simply confused. The fact that I am parked on the side of the road with a six foot black woman at the wheel probably initiated this friendly check-up. I smile meekly and nod - no I am not lost, I am not buying drugs, and I have not been kidnapped, I am just here to assess the architectural significance of the house next to your trailer.

That's what I do down here.