Moonshine Madness

Before heading back from Dublin to Charleston, I informed my sister of the two things I'd really like to have when I got home...oysters and moonshine.  It was a rather "redneck" request, but I was really missing the "country" roots I formed when living in Hanahan.  I tend to think of myself as an educated, well traveled woman, but sometimes you just get that feeling, that urge, for something a little bit country. 

By no means is Hanahan the country, but having parties at the dogpins in highschool, attending mudruns with my brother or four wheeling at the farm, I have a bit of that in my blood. Luckily, I got my wishes granted when I returned home (my sister's good at paying attention to other's needs and going out of her way to meet them).  I attended a party at her house where the oysters were in abundance (and most of them had been gathered by my brother so they were fresh and local). 

I found myself laughing out loud quite a lot over the next few weeks as I listened to country music and admired (I guess that's the best word for it) all the camoflauge and pickup trucks I passed on the streets in and around my hometown.  I have to say I'm now obsessed with the Toby Keith song "Red Solo Cup" and if you haven't heard it or seen the video, you must check it out. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZqGJONH68&ob=av3e

Last Friday night I got a little bit more of what I wanted when I attended a show at the "Moonshine Saloon" in Summerville, just north of my town.  I went there to preview a band for my friend's wedding and the music was fantastic, but the entertainment (by way of other "concert goers") was the best I've seen in a long time.  I honestly haven't laughed so much in one evening...my cheeks hurt when I left!  I believe rather firmly that people can express themselves however they like and although I may not dress in biker attire or camoflauge, I admire those who do because it shows their personality and the bottom line at the Saloon is this...everyone was having a good time. 

I think, for the time being, I've gotten my fill for country flare and I'm very excited to be heading off to Milan this week.  I look forward to the other extreme dress code...I'm not very fashion forward, but I know I'll admire the clothes on those in Milan who truly know what to wear.