Maybe I’m just a 2nd grader at heart, but there’s nothing I love more than to sit and listen to someone tell a good story – one rich with colorful, crazy southern characters, one that alternately makes me laugh and sigh and one that makes me nod as I recognize bits and scraps from my own life, my own frail human condition.
In a nutshell, that’s why I’m nominating Big Mama’s post “Rootin’ tootin’ good time” for a January Perfect Post. If you’ve been reading Big Mama, then you know that few people can spin a yarn as she does while incorporating the phrase burrito riot. And that’s what makes me love her so.
“Rootin’ tootin” is a sweet and funny story about a young couple who find themselves in an accidental ministy of sorts when they inherit the quirky elderly widow lady across the street after they move into their first house.
Scripture clearly says that looking after widows and orphans in their distress is what it’s all about. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be funny. If you haven’t yet read about Rootin’ Tootin’ Tillie, by all means, go now.
You can find all of the January Pefect Post nominees at Petroville or Suburban Turmoil.
An Iowa Mom says:
I’ve never read her blog before, but you can bet I’ll be making a visit over there today!
Thanks!
February 1st, 2007 at 7:49 am
wordgirl says:
I’m headed over there right now. Thanks for the tip.
February 1st, 2007 at 8:59 am
Shalee says:
I do believe that you made THE most perfect choice ever! And you’re oh-so-right (as usual). Nothing in the Bible says you can’t actually enjoy his commands…
February 1st, 2007 at 9:04 am
maggie says:
Thanks – that was a great post, and as I told Big Mama, I rather wish I’d known Tillie.
February 1st, 2007 at 9:05 am
Suz says:
I have found so many great blogs through “perfect post” – thank you so much for showing me another one!
February 1st, 2007 at 10:57 am
Jennifer says:
Just today I heard the most amazing true story from a new friend.
It took place a year before I was born and involved a hijacking to Cuba, a Hawaiian wrestler, the Governor of Alabama, the FBI, a whole convention’s-worth of insurance agents, a defense attorney nicknamed “the Murder Queen” and an utterly charming 5-year-old girl.
February 1st, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Susan J. says:
That was a great post. Thanks for sending us there.
And Jennifer? That is a story I want to hear!
February 1st, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Linda says:
I read that post at the time and felt exactly the same way. It is very sweet of you to tell everyone about it. It is definitely worth reading.
February 1st, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Sarah's in the Midst of It says:
Big Mama has one of the best blogs out there–she has such a way with painting characters through her words! You were right on with this one:)
February 2nd, 2007 at 4:28 am
Kilikina says:
What a great post! I’ve been reading your blog recently, new reader here!
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:26 pm