I don't think I ever enjoyed going to the liquor store more in my life. I was Shanghaied in dry county, Red Bay, AL, 30 miles from the nearest MS liquor store and up popped County Line Liquor on Yelp. I headed off across the Stateline (trusting my usually reliable Yelp directions) and found myself
In beautiful and very rural MS. With the exception of a tire shop and an occasional mailbox there was nothing but trees and wildflowers. The directions told me to park on the highway and continue by foot...WHAT??? I could hear the banjos!!!
I continued over the hill another 300 feet and there right on the highway was the little store. (Relief)! What I found inside wasn't the highest end selection of wines and beers but a beautiful proprietor named Rita. She was so delightful that I stayed and visited with her for over an hour. While I was there, several of the locals stopped in...not to buy anything but to tell Rita what was going on in their lives. She was kind and encouraging and I was struck by her beauty; inside and out.
I'll be on the road home In a few days all stocked up, but you can bet next time I come to Red Bay, I'll take a little trip up to Russellville to see Rita. read more