Ripley, Mississippi was amazing. Tiny town with tons of heart, everyone was so welcoming, the school this morning was headed up by the sweetest woman ever. She talked with us for 20 minutes after the show, gave us a case of bottled water, and hugged us about 3 times as we made out way out of the auditorium. Just the sweetest people ever.
Afterwards, before heading out to meet up with the other troupe, we went to the Ripley graveyard where William Falkner is buried. It was a beautiful monument, all of the old stones were so interesting to explore, strange that it was placed right behind the Pizza Hut. It was a very peaceful way to spend the morning. After a classic bbq lunch at Chicken Supreme, the local eatery, I slept the entire way to Pundeski, TN where we were to meet up with Nick and Aimee, the other troupe touring the Energized Guyz. It's great to compare stories about how different out experiences have been, and I must admit I am grateful to have a little more estrogen around. The only thing of note here is a KKK plaque that was placed when it was formed here in a law office, that has been flipped over as a "statement". Small town, small minds were very noticeable at the restaurant across the street, it was a little uncomfortable to overhear some of the conversations. Up till now I have not run into this, but now I can see how this can be like an entirely different country, as opposed to a different part of the country. (BTW, I tried fried green tomatoes, actually pretty damn good.)
Tomorrow I get to tour the Jack Daniel's distillery and see what that's all about, though it is in a dry town, we should have a good time. I have earned a three day weekend to rest, and play, and enjoy sleeping in, finally.
Just a guess but I bet the Pizza Hut came in AFTER the cemetary Cashing in on... um, on..uh...um. Actually, the neighbors might not eat that much come to think of it.
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