Mayberry State of mind

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Posted by mojohand on Monday, May 21, 2007

Most days, I like to stay in what I call my "Mayberry state of mind". To me, this is a simple, quiet, welcoming place to be in. I try not to be judgemental. I try to be patient. I try to be a good husband and father, and friend to all. Of course this can be difficult in todays world. The real world is not like Mayberry. Nowhere is of course...its fictional. But I believe the world is what we make of it. Attitude and perception are reality. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. When I feel myself slipping; when I feel the "real" world is becoming a little too "real", I pucker my lips and whistle that familiar, friendly tune and go down to "The fishin hole". Come on down with me if you like, pull up a weed to chaw, or else maybe just set and jaw. You'll feel fresh as a lemonade, just a settin in the shade.

6 comments on “Mayberry State of mind”

DandyRandy Says:
Monday, May 21, 2007 @4:43:23 PM

Know what you mean. I grew up in one of those towns in the south. I lived with my uncle who was the chief of police. He had one "deputy" called Goat. We would literally turn off the one street light at 10:00 every night. That town doesn't exist anymore as I knew it. The world has changed a lot since then, especially after 911. I think the banjo helps to bring us back to those times. Fortunately I now live in another "Mayberry" with a population of about 300, now in Colorado. Still a great place to raise kids. I don't feel guilty one bit about it. Sounds like you have a unique attitude, considering the Sacramento rat race!

arabella Says:
Monday, May 21, 2007 @4:47:56 PM

I too, live in another "Mayberry"! The population here is 125, give or take a few. Everybody knows everybody, and all the goings on in town. The town literally closes down by about 9 pm or so. Sunday mornings are church time, and then the town lies again quiet, till monday. What Bliss!

arabella Says:
Monday, May 21, 2007 @4:50:53 PM

P.S. I'm originally from Linden, Ca. About 65 miles South and East of Sacramento.

mojohand Says:
Monday, May 21, 2007 @8:22:49 PM

Both your towns sound nice. Yeah, Sacramento can be a bit much, but given that I grew in Orange County in Southern California, it feels like Mayberry in comparison!

arabella Says:
Monday, May 21, 2007 @9:23:21 PM

Yeah, Sacramento can be nice too! Lots of things to go and do close by! Its pretty far to any big activities around here, and with gas at 3.39, I'll just have to find things to do around here!

Have a good one!

HoosierGal Says:
Monday, May 21, 2007 @9:56:07 PM

My hometown isn't as small as Mayberry, but whenever i go back there, especially if I'm in town at night, I bask in the total silence - nothing but an occasional cricket, it's so peaceful. Ya just don't get that in the city. Thanks for the memory.

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