Blogtember - Day 1

Remember how I said I was going to do another challenge? Well, this is it. I've started. And today's prompt is: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are.Well, many of you know my About Me stats: out-of-work actress, crazed and crazy mom to two, figuring out the life that happened while I was busy making plans, etc. So I thought I would share a different perspective.I wrote this for a poetry class and thought it captures me pretty well. I shared a version of it before but I like it so I hope it's not cheating...

Where I Am From

I am from Doug and Cindy, Big Mama and Big Daddy.I am from Germans and Mics, Scots and Poms.I am from Southern charm and East Texas drawls – three syllable yous, y’alls, cuz’s, wuz’s and fixing to’s.I am from bath water beaches and ice cold rivers.I am from suburbs, station wagons, cul-de-sacs, and neighborhood pools.I am from Sweet Tea and margaritas with salt. Shake and Bake, cinnamon toast, and Blue Bell.I am from “Young America” whose love of video killed the radio star.I am from strong and silent men. Stronger and less silent women. Thanks to Jenn from Story of My Life for hosting.