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Location plays a key role in the setting of the stories we have been reading lately. Location is also at the center of any discussion about the south. Find an image (or images) of “your south” and post it to the wiki space. Include a paragraph description of the image with your posting explaining the importance of your image. REMEMBER YOUR IMAGE NEEDS TO RELATE TO __LOCATION__ AND YOU NEED A PARAGRAPH TO EXPLAIN THE IMAGE.
 * Location, Location, Location**


 * bhlspectrum:**

The handful of small panhandle Florida towns I grew up in always felt like this street. I never lived on this street but drove by the equivalent most days either on the school bus or as I quietly looked out of the window of my mom’s car. The tin roofs, dirt roads, decrepit buildings, abandon cars, and run down businesses that were either still open or served as a reminder of commerce from another time. I spent a healthy chunk of my youth walking the “neighborhood” with my friends or using bicycles to expand our realm of unexplored territory. Those bike rides would take us places my mother never had in a car. We were off the track of normal daily travel from school to home to the store to Grandma’s. More than anything, this image reminds me of the last time I saw my Uncle Ben. When I was about 12 years old my dad took my brother and me for an unannounced visit. This visit was initiated like most family visits, we were traveling from one place to another and Ben’s fell somewhere in between. Ben moved around a lot, but he always ended up at the same place, on the dirt roads of the south, usually in trailers, behind clumps of discarded debris, rusted junk, and old cars. The month of December does not get terribly cold in Alabama, but it gets cold enough. We crept through the door and made our way to the couch. My brother and I planted ourselves in the cushions, took root and do not move until it was time to leave. To our left we see the flames from the gas stove being stretched as far and as thin as they can as if the stove is trying to lick the ceiling with its red-orange tongue. His heat had been cut off and he was using the warmth of the gas stove to warm his home, not the safest heating alternative. Down the narrow hallway comes Ben dragging himself inch by inch, hoisting his body between the walls with his arms and pulling himself along. His legs had given up on him a few years earlier due to a mixture of diabetes and an unhealthy lifestyle. Even before this, Ben always walked with a limp, a consequence of a childhood experiment involving the attempted removal of the metal ball bearing from a can of spray paint (a story my father would dangle over my head hoping to squelch any similar curiosities of my own). Ben sat, we visited and then we had to leave. Ben died a year or two after that day but that visit and his memory always come to mind when I think of the South or a “southerner” for that man lived a life that would seem more believable within the pages of a Southern Gothic novel rather than hidden down the back roads of Enterprise, Al.


 * __Ken Booker:__**

When i think of the south I don’t think of big buildings and an urban environment, but I think of small roads and small buildings. There are not many people to be seen like in a large metropolitan city and these buildings are not full of people. The buildings are not cement and bricks like the north, but made out of wood. I chose this picture because the house reminds me of a few things. The house reminds me of a restaurant near my house. Just like in the picture the restaurant sells barbeque, which is a food closely associated with the south. The restaurant is not like all the other restaurants, but still has an old fashioned southern look to it. I also chose this picture because it reminds me of a store I use to walk to with my sister. We would walk there to buy snacks and drinks. When I was young I noticed this store was not like most stores, but it was wooden and even had wooden floors. While I was young I thought this store was weird and wondered why it was not like the rest, but now that I have grown and learned more about the south, I have grown to like places with these old fashioned southern looks.

Trey: I beleved that this showed my views of the south. I picked this because the south is filled with farms that have lots of cows and big red barns. also the farms of the south have a lot of land and a lot of green grass. Finally when most people think about the sout they also think about farms and open spaces.

Lyle:

This is my view of the south. I've always loved the images of spanish moss hanging off of trees, it's just so pretty. The spanis moss gives it an almost ancient look. I also like the way that the branches hang over the ground, like a shelter. The lack of underbrush makes this a very peaceful picture.

Susy: When I think of the South, I picture open spaces like farms or forests, and even of rivers. I think of how the land used to be before people came in and changed it all, and began to shape the land to fit them and their needs.To me, the south seems to be all about change, but even more than that about the landscape. Sure we have cities practically everywhere now, but there's still a lot of places you could go to see awesome and beautiful landscapes, I mean, there's the forests and the swamps, and even the beaches that we have. the land is just wonderful, and it's sad to see everything that it's been through...al the wars and the cities being built on it. When I think of the South my mind goes through all that, jsut thinking about open spaces and landscapes, then pictureing everything the south has gone through...

King_Kong_Jordan This is my view of the south. Everybody is walking around happily and can't wait to get their hands on some good ol' country B-B-Q. The building in the backround is not all fancy-shmancy like those mansions up north. It is not huge, but it is big enough to fit everybody that is there. Nobody has beef (problems) with anyone and nobody is going to fight anybody. This is a party where anyone can be there and everyone can be happy


 * Aaron Thomas**

I think the south is more of a small little country town. A little town that no one even knew was on the map or existed. A town where everyone gets along. There's not really any trouble that comes from this town. It is very civillized though ruraL A town that created it own folk tales and stories and passed them down, letting only the people who live their hear them. THere is a town like that i know of where you never herard of, but if you were to live there you would have a good time. This is a small town where you know almost everybody in it. They don't have many stores or restaraunts like an urban city, but they are still happy with their lives and don't care about the outside. They manage without all of the technology. This place is a place where great people come from who are not known. People in this town, though not as fast as other, have come along way. This place symbolizes the small country town that is greater than everyone thinks. Most of the stories from the south are good and they 're origin comes from places lke this. Eve nthough it society is increasing the people still reamain the same.

GiannisPowers When asked what I think of the south, I think of college football. Some of the biggest and most historic names in college football are found in the south. Colleges like University of Alabama, University of Georgia, University of Florida, and the University of Texas and many, many more. I know that there is college football in all parts of the USA, but I think that college football is a huge part of the southern culture. Some of the oldest college rivalries can be found in the south and they have some of the most colorful names. "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" is named for the Saturday when the University of Georgia plays the University of Florida. "The Iron Bowl" is the game between the University of Alabama and Auburn University. The state of Alabama is divided between the Crimson Tide supports and the Tiger fans. Events like this and others make me think that college football is indicative of the south.

Rico Kelley

Like many people, when I think of the south, I think of farms. I also think of families working together to finish the harvest. I tend to think of old land held by families for generations. But the main reason that I chose this picture is that you can't grow strawberries in other regions of the country except California, which is technically the south. But i also think of isolated cities surrounded by farms. I think of newer cities that are beginning to grow and expand.

Alyssa Zanone This is my south. Like everything, at best it can be beautiful,at worst it can be ordinary. It is excpetioanl, but also plain. This is what my backyard looks like. I see it as happy. It is the south because it shouts giddiness. It's warm and inviting like a good, hospitable southerner, and also familiar. The shovel in the picture, shows all the work that has been down to grow a garden and the statue of Mary symbolizes the history of the importance of religion.

By: Nicholas Pope The first thing that comes to mind when I here of the south, is agriculture. A huge part of the south's past to the present was its land. On that land people did everything on it and to it from settling on it to growing crops on it. Back in time crops were the main source of money for southern states. So thats what I think of when I here of the south.

Maurice Chester

This is my bird’s eye view of the south, a south of sports and entertainment. I chose these pictures because I think that in the south, sports are important to many people. Not to say that sports aren’t important to people in places other than the south, but in the south sports hold a something a little bit more special. Sporting events in the south are more that just a game. There a time to be social and hospitable (except for that intoxicated gentleman two rows behind you). They are a way to get away from it all, while getting right in the middle of it.

Hannah Davis h.

To me, this is is the part of the south that I enjoy most. It is older, but it has character. There are also newer developments, updating the south (and sometimes wiping out other beloved historical elements). Of course, there are the bad times (abundant trash/ litter/ garbage, drunks, money issues, etc), but there is the good too. There is a great blend of culture and a variety of people. The environment is such a unique one - very creative and original, though if you choose it can at times be superficial and fake, or even 'trashy' and disgusting. Wildlife is a big part of the south and, though in some areas it is being destroyed, where it has been preserved it is truly a beautiful part of the south.

To me this resembles the south because it seems like the peaceful view of the south. Since my opinion of the south is a peaceful place to relax and enjoy your view. This to me is a kick-it spot where you and your friends can hang. Instead of the usual hammock you can lay down on a nice cool rock and feel the peaceful southern air on your face.

Anthony Cosby This picture of downtown Athens, GA represents my view of the south. When i think of the south i think about people having a good time anywhere and football. In this picture every one is having a good ol' time. This picture was also taken on UGA's football gameday. I also believe the south is not to crowded it has just the right amount. Instead of a disturbing place the south is usually a peceful and beautiful place to visit or live at. I also belive the south has the feeling of being home.

OneSongGlory14:

This picture is of great importance to me and shows "My South" for many reasons. This is River Street in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is my favorite place in the South. When I was little, my family would go to Savannah on vacation every year. If you let me loose in Savannah I could easily find my way around. Alot of hardwork went into the making of Savannah and that symbolizes the hard work of the south. The atmosphere in Savannah is very homey and welcoming, just like the hospitality of the South. Savannah Georgia also has so much history. It's one of the most haunted places in America and one of the most historic as well. Some of the history good, some of it not so great. This symbolizes the good and bad history of the south. Even though I didn't grow up in Savannah, it symbolizes "My South."

Alec Housholder

My veiw of the south is a backyard barbeque. Every time i have a get together with my family we have a backyard barbeque. If you walk the streets of my step dad's old town (in Georgia) you will see the smoke from all of the grills. The south has very different styles of food from the north. We like our food fired. We say a "mess of __" because we don't care if it on a plate and we like to eat alot of it because its just that good. If you say that you are have a cook out to your friends their eyes will light up because they can already taste the goodsouthern food.

Dylan Terrell When I think of the south I think of a whole lot of farms. I mainly think of farms because my Granny has a farm. All over Georgia you can find farms. When most people think of the south they probably would think there would be a lot of farms. A lot of people I know have farms and go out in their back yard to get there food. My grandma hardly ever goes to the grocery store. Farms are all over the south and farms make a lot of our money. Without farms in the south vegetables would cost a whole lot more because they would have to be shipped in.

The definition of "My South" is kind of like our personal utopia. Well, this is what I consider as paradise, utopia, the place I hope and dream to be for the rest of my life. This is the Italian countyside, Tuscany, Italy. I love the countryside period. I love big open places with lots of grass, trees, tiny houses in the center of everything, a good place to live for a girl who needs to be free, not cramped up most of the time.. Now, don't get me wrong, I am very capable of living in a box if I had to, in terms of living space, I am a very flexible person, but I have always dreamed of living in the countryside, rolling around on the grass endlessly, climbing the trees, or taking a dip in the nearby lake while living in my tiny home. I have always been a nature girl at heart so, being out of doors a lot is my calling. I picked Italy because of several reasons. One, it is universally known that Italian guys are very cute!!!!! :-P Two, Italy is such a beautiful country full of such long, raw history, museums. Three, it claims home to some of the most amazing artists to grace the Earth ever, and four...the culture, the primitive nature of Italian countryside is something that has amazed me for the longest time. When I see pictures of such a setting, it fills me witha sense of happiness, or contentment, and a sense of freedom from the everyday noises from what we consider "normal life"
 * Carmina Escalante**


 * lauren:**

My south really is based around water; lakes, oceans, swamps. The humid air and heat makes water the ideal place to be around in the south. Especially with the beauty of a sunset over twisted trees, leaning into murky water with Spanish moss curling down in every direction. Of course, the bugs are almost unbearable, but it's worth it to have something so unrealistic and romantic around you. These scenes aren't everywhere in the south, but there is so much enjoyable water, especially since we are so close to the coast. It's really nice to be able to see something that isn't as developed as the 'new south' around us all the time, somewhere where you can almost remember why you like to be here and what the stereotypical south was like, so rural and peaceful.