One thing about the people of the Ozarks; they work hard to take care of their own in times of need. A woman named Lori needs medical test to biopsy a growth. She has no health insurance like most people around here in rural America. So her church and our town come together for a little auction to help gather funds for her. Cakes, pies and sweets were made and donated for the auction. Handmade quilts and other goods were also donated. I got to meet Lori, the woman in the black and white dress. She was surprised outsiders would want to participate. We don't know her and don't attend her church, we just wanted to help. So we bid on lemon meringues, angel food cakes and breads. We spent about $30 for a lemon pie that cold and rainy Saturday night. And that pie was the best we have ever had. Our town knows how to make the best pies!
I know we raised some small amount for Lori, but pies are not a long term solution. Our government needs to step it up and take care of her people and not big business. People make America great; not greedy companies working far away from American soil.
I will get off my soapbox now and eat some more pie.
This past May 1st our small town came together for a BBQ at the historic mill. A May pole was set up, desserts were donated, and great food was had by all. We had a live band playing from inside the mill for the whole town to hear. And the sun came out after a long night of tornado warnings to give us all a great day.
