I remember going to the Tiger Hut, our local burger joint, and thinking my mother was crazy when she asked Mrs. Carolyn Lemley to make her a tomato sandwich.
Throughout the years, I thought mother was crazy alot. My anger I blamed on her. She would laugh and say I had a better “go to hell” look than Scarlett O’Hara. That only made me madder.
This weekend will be my first Mother’s Day without her. I have thought of her so much and I hope that I am reacting in a way that would make her proud. She was always my biggest fan.
The funny thing about mom’s order is I now love tomato sandwiches. But, you have to eat them properly in my book.
Tomato Sandwich Etiquette:
- Fresh road side stand, bragging rights, home grown (or neighbor gifted) in season tomatoes
- Fresh Sunbeam old fashioned bread because the slices are thicker
- Bama Mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper
And, most importantly, if someone is nice enough to “fix” your plate, say thank you and mean it.
I have said mother was crazy and I take after her more every day. I can say that. But you can’t.
Don’t laugh,
Cheryl
P.S. Thank you mom for your kindness and unselfishness. Believe it or not, I am not so angry anymore. And thank you for reminding me that when someone is talking about you, they are giving someone else a break.
cherylsuzette 
You have the perfect recipe for a tomato sandwich, that’s the same way we like ours also. Same everything, and I like a little extra pepper!
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Thanks Weldon!
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I found you through Twitter. My daughter and I listened to S-Town when it first came out and fell in love with John B and Woodstock. So I am starting at the beginning. We also live in Alabama. My Momma died 9 years ago. It wrecked me. To the point that I didn’t think I would ever recover. I did. I still miss her every day but the grief goes away. And my Momma loved tomato sandwiches and so do I!
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Thank you Karen! I understand and I am so sorry about your mom. Memories are the best! I am so thankful for them. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
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I’m so glad I found this! I listened to S-Town twice the week I heard about. I usually have it going in the car when driving. I live in Helena but my family is in Fosters (Tuscaloosa Co) so I drive 13-12-11 instead of taking the interstate. I drive through Green Pond and think of John B/S-Town. The first time I passed KyKenKee/K3 after listening I totally fan girlIed know the his home and land have been sold but I’d sure love to see that maze.
Anyway, I’m really enjoying this blog! I hope you have a great day!
Kacey
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I hope you can come to the Wildflower Walk on Sunday April 8th at 1pm!
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