We gypsies made our weekly sojourn to the southern coast and back over the last few days. Each week to break the monotony I try to enjoy some part of the scenery by observing particular details that interest me or amuse me in some way. Last week, as you may have read, it was the cows and "cow farming." While I noticed them today, I particularly observed the colors that folks paint their houses in the southernmost county of my sojourns. For some time I have taken notice of this and wondered why people choose to paint their homes some ridiculous color and whether the color has some significance. Now, you are probably aware that some subdivisions in our town control the colors that you can paint on your homes. So....I wondered and wondered....were these colors an act of rebellion or just a preference.
Several homes that I see along the way are colors in the purple family. True purple, lavender-like purple, violet-like purple ..... you get the picture. It would seem that I might be traveling through grape country but nay, not so. That would be up in Duplin County. However, one of the homes really lets you know why theirs is in the purple family. They have an East Carolina flag in their yard. I got that one!! I guess the purple ones were the first to catch my eye. Folks, I couldn't believe it initially!! Then more and more purple shades started popping up. There was one I saw today-looked like new paint...was some shade of turquoise-like aqua. Truly bright ---- eye-catching!! Then as I drove along I saw one that was a mauve tone with black shutters. Ummm-hmmmm. I am sure some of you reading this think I am making this up but...I am really "truthing."
Of course, most of these homes are old 40's and 50's homes just located along the highway and not a part of a development.
As I drove on up the state I again noticed that farmers and landowners are clearing land and burning the refuse. With the rains the cover crops are really plush and green. Cattle seemed to be enjoying having that to nibble on. It started to rain as we neared our home county and the traffic was heavy so I concentrated on getting us home safely. So much for our travels of this week. The weather was dreary and rainy when we got home so we have snuggled up at home grateful for a home that isn't purple!
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