"Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than walking into a donut shop makes you a police officer" - Christian radio, South Carolina
Let's hit the road! I-95 is a magical highway lined with wondrous places.
This is J&R at Exit 95 or 97 in Selma, NC where you can stock up on cheap cigarettes, Zippo lighters, Wrangler Jeans, western wear, books, jewelry, makeup, cologne, knicknacks, toys and NASCAR memorabiia. It's a huge place. This is just the cigarette aisle.
Also at this exit you will find the Carolina Outlets, including Levis and The Gap plus the Carolina Apparel Outlet with suits up to size 70" waist and t-shirts up to 10XL. Some pretty good Mexican food at the neighboring strip mall, too.
The magnificent Delaware River
If you're into swine, you can gorge yourself on BBQ from Virginia through Florida, some pork ribs,mostly Carolina-style pulled pork. If you're ready to tie on a major feedbag, stop at Ralph's in Weldon, NC for the finest BBQ buffet on I-95. EZ-off, EZ-on.
The Tastee Hut in Stoney Creek, VA. Anybody for a baloney burger?
South of the Border! The North/South Carolina border, that is. This neon oasis offers assorted cheap nicknacks, Mexican leather goods, kitties made out of bunnies, food, dirty restrooms, porn, fireworks and photo ops galore!
Ceremonial dancing at the Seminole Tribal Festival in Hollywood, Fl.
Morning Star, age 18 months, in her first dance>
<If you crave tiki, the Mai-Kai in Ft Lauderdale offers the ultimate in decore, cuisine and entertainment at moderate prices. The famous "Mystery Drink" is served by a slinky Polynesian seductress accompanied by a hula performance just short of a lap dance.
An ancient art-deco elevator tiki at the Marseilles Hotel in South Beach>
Mannekin at the Wings store on Collins Av. (You really wear it like this!)
Sunset on South Beach. Visible are the lengthening shadows of the Ritz-Plaza, Delano and National hotels. The sun has also set on the Bohemian scene, the gay scene and the young rock scene in SoBe and all that remains is the pay-too-much-for-everything scene.
Now I'm home.