All the years that I have had a website
I have never had any information about myself.
I have been to so many sites and enjoyed reading about others and the state in which they live. So I finally
decided to tell a little about my state and who I am.
Sooooo, here goes........
Welcome to Mississippi.
Here, the character of the Old South can still be felt.
Where beauty and grace are still part of life. Majestic oak trees drip with Spanish moss, and stately antebellum homes stand reminiscent of days gone by. My favorite thing is a nightly walk on the beach. The warm, humid, sultry nights and the smell of the salty ocean engulfs one, as the sand squeaks beneath ones feet.
My husband and I have always lived in Mississippi except for about 6 years. We moved to Colorado due to his job. It was a wonderful experience for our children. What we miss most about Colorado is the "SNOW", we loved it!
But there is nothing like coming back home....
Home to the thick smell of magnolias, wavering scent of jasmine and the beautiful view of Azaleas....most of all to family and friends.
Growing up in the South and living in the bible belt, I grew up with a rich southern heritage and a strong faith in God. We were taught to say "yes mam' and no mam' and yes sir and no sir" which we passed on to our children. I know when we lived out west I would say that to someone, it was almost an insult. Of course I did not mean it that way! It is just an expression of respect.
Who Am I
Well, I have been married for 22 years to the most Wonderful" man in the universe!
I have a son 20 and a daughter 16, they are my heart.
I am a medic.
I love helping people.
I'm independent and I am secure with who I am
How old am I?.....Humm....you never ask a lady that!...
Let's just say I am under 39 (LOL) at least for 1 month!
I love to oil paint
I love music...a little of everything!
and of course I Love my "puter"
I love collecting antiques
Yes...I do have a southern accent!
Most of all.....I am happy *smiles*
My favorite things:
Colors
Green and Blue
Flowers
Magnolia
Red Roses
Yellow Tulips
Animals
Cats and Rabbits
Food
Seafood, Cajun food, peach jell-O, strawberries and pecans
Favorite Perfume
Rapture by Victoria's Secret
Television Shows
ER and Paramedics
Movies
Love Story, Titanic, Christmas Vacation and Beaches
Actress
Betty Davis, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Meg Ryan,
Michelle Pfeiffer
Actors
Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Jimmy Stewart, Clint
Eastwood, Charles Bronson and Morgan Freeman
Authors
Mark Twain, Daniell Steel and Stephen King
Artist
Rembrandt, Pierre Auguste Renoir,
Poet
Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost
As for as music goes....I could not list everything I like. I love music!
Music Groups
Carpenters, Bread, Chicago and The Temptations
Musicians
Harry Connick Jr. and Miles Davis
Individual Recording Artist
Celine Dion, Billie Holiday, Bett Middler and Mariah Carey
Country Music Artist
Faith Hill, George Strait and Garth Brooks
Classical Musician
Johann Sebastian Bach
My Inspiration
Faith and My family,
a kiss on the cheek from my son or daughter(for no reason)
A long talk with my husband and cuddling.
My favorite quote
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
~*~Mark Twain~*~
Facts About Mississippi
The state of Mississippi is named after the Mississippi River. Though the river was called by many different names, the name Mississippi given to it by the Indians was the name that was used on Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle's map of the area in 1695.
Mississippi means "large river" to the Chippewa Indians.
Nick name for the Mississippi River "Old Man River"
State Capital: Jackson
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Flower: Magnolia
Nick name: Magnolia State
Mississippi motto: "By valor and arms"
Entered Union: 1817 ( 20th State)
Mississippi is the only state whose official state flower, the magnolia, is the blossom of the official state tree. And the state's nickname....."Magnolia state", of course.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has the longest manmade beach in the world.
27 miles of white sand line the Gulf Of Mexico.
I sure hope this page was interesting to you.
I sure had fun putting it together!
Thanks for visiting,
~*~Darlene~*~
Warm summer sun, shine kindly here;
Warm southern wind, blow softly here;
Green sod above, lie light, lie light-
Good night, dear heart, good-night, good-night.
Mark Twain
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