The following is an excerpt from Terry's book....Which Way You Goin'........
I was born and still live in Alvaton, Georgia, a small country town some 50 miles south of Atlanta. I was like all children spoiled and under the impression that I knew a lot more than I really did. I'm pretty sure we were considered poor but I new knew it.
I attended school and watched television and I was sure that this country bumpkin life wasn't for me. I was a fair student but my real education was accidental. It started because my family ran the local store.
Sooner or later everyone came to the store and I got to know everyone in the county....and I do mean everyone! They all came: whites, blacks, the poor and even a few who were well off; men, women, old, young, share croppers - you name it. I knew everyone for miles around.
Every day several of the older men would gather at the store to hold what I later learned was referred to as "court". A young boy can learn a lot about people and the world if he sits by unnoticed and attends "court." Especially a young boy like me - always asking "why?"
So
*This is where I learned that making something with your own two hands was more rewarding than buying it.
*Don't be afraid of hard work but be sure to work smart at all times.
*The simpler your life, the fewer problems you'll encounter.
*When life seems hard - don't let it make you hard.
*Always remember to laugh. Laugh long and loud at every chance you get; you'll be glad you did.
You can purchase a copy of Terry's book HERE.
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