Sounds
Memphis, the home of the blues. The birthplace of rock 'n' roll. The city's got a great vibe!
- WEVL, our local volunteer radio station. They place a huge variety of music, from bluegrass to swing to trippy electronica. I especially like their old-timey gospel music show on Sunday AM.
- The music at church (not just the choir, lol) - so many talented musicians play there!
- Cicadas, nature's buzzing harmonicas
- Thunderstorms, although my kids are starting to be scared of thunder so perhaps that's not a super sad one to bid farewell
Sights
To be honest, I've had to adjust my field of vision living here - I've never spent so long in a place that's so flat! When we first came here and I'd be driving on a overpass, I'd look around to see the mountains. But there are none. It's different, but I got used to it eventually. Here are some views I'll miss:
- The mighty Mississippi River flowing under wide bridges
- Crepe myrtle trees blooming for months on end
- The huge leafy trees in my neighborhood, especially as they change colors in the fall
Tastes
Everything. All the food. Seriously, Southern cuisine is the best ever! I hope that some Southern transplants to CA have restaurants where I can fill my cravings for turnip greens, smoked meats, fried okra, banana pudding, etc etc etc
Smells
The scents of tasty food fill our neighborhood, such as:
- The smoke from Corkys BBQ as you drive down Poplar. Smoked meat should be one of Memphis's official scents :)
- The aroma of Gibson's Donuts wafting over to the Kroger parking lot
Touch?
I'm not sure I have anything specific for this last sense that I'll actually miss. I'm just fine with leaving behind the sticky summers, where you feel the sweat pool on your skin after a few minutes outside...
Oh, I know I'll miss the feeling of hugging our Memphis friends! Does that count?
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