Deep Down in Dixie

I've just returned to the baking heat of the Utah desert after a wonderful and enlightening trip in the CSA (Confederate States Of America). It was long overdue. I was reconnected with so many fundamental things that I hold dear to my heart including a profound sense of fellowship and belonging amongst my fellow Southerners. I am now, at this moment, making plans to return.

Den I wish I was in Dixie,

Hoo-ray! Hoo-ray!

In Dixie land, I'll take my stand to lib and die in Dixie;

Away, away, away down south in Dixie,

Away, away, away down south in Dixie.

I would like to thank my God above for revealing the varied ways of my nature and how to better use them to serve His purposes. I know in my heart of hearts that returning home is a big first step.

I also wish to thank Connie, the love of my life, for hosting this journey and opening her arms so wide.

I'll be home soon dear-----you just keep the porch light on, ya heah?

Cypress swamp

Gaskin, FL

UGA attacks an Auburn player

Confederate Monument in Marianna, FL

Fern floored Florida forest (say that fast)

Or as Muddy Waters once sang:

Yes, I'm goin' down in Florida,

where the sun shines damn near every day

Well, well I'm goin' down in Florida,

where the sun shines damn near every day

Yeah, I'll take my woman out on the beach fellas 'n,

and sit down on the sand and play

Yeah, well I think I'll go down in Gainesville,

just to see an old friend of mine

Well, I believe I'll cut down in Gainesville,

oh, just to see an' old buddy of mine

Well, you know if we're not too busy,

I believe that I'm gonna drop over in Uberry sometime

(spoken:Let's go back to Florida

Let's go back down to Florida,

where the sun shines)

Yeah, I believe I'm gonna leave tomorrow,

well, I'm gonna be on my way

Yes, I'm gonna have a plenty of time,

well, I don't wanna make myself late

Well, you know I believe I'll go back down in Gainesville,

and this time I'm goin' to stay

Let's rise, let's rise

Yeah, deep down in Florida,

well, well that's the place I long to be

Well, oh deep down in Florida,

well that's the place I long to be

Well, oh let me take my baby out in the backyard, in the backyard people,

and sit down under the old orange tree

Life is good!