Kay & Betty on the Road Again

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Here we are somewhere in TX headed for Memphis. James Taylor-"You've Got a Friend." We've been playing old 60s music & it'smaking us sentimental. We are cousins so far removed but connected in some mysterious way.

We had breakfast with Kay's sister, niece, nephew & nephew-to-be, Aren. Aren is studying for the ministry, which really piqued Betty's interest. They got so involved in conversation, Betty didn't tell Kay's sister goodbye & is now feeling guilty.

This is our 4th trip together. Kay & Betty are the storytellers. They carry & tell the stories of the grandmothers & grandfathers. It's our gift to the present generation.

Somewhere in E. Texas got gas & 2 cowgirl hats. Betty got a pink one = Code Pink. Just 2 cowgirls on the road. Kay's hat is a "real" cowgirl hat. Betty is definitely a CA latte-drinking cowgirl.

Dinner @ Captain D's, Benton AR - 5:00. Getting tired. Long, long road. Talking & wondering about our ancestors. Did our grandmothers marry for love, convenience, cultural expectations?? How did they justify it? Were they cruel masters? John Raper trading in slaves in Charleston? Robert - the Charleston lawyer - why he never married? Gay? His will seems to favor two slave women?? History of Charleston's oppression of slaves & blacks. What role did they play?

We stayed at the Wingate Inn on Germantown Pkwy. in Memphis. Nice but pricey. Had some rain on the way in and overnight.

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Photos

Breakfast at Steak N Shake
Aren, Alissia, Karen, Ruben, Alex and Betty meet at the Steak N Shake for breakfast.