From Plantation to Government Subsidy




I moved to the Delta from Austin, Texas in November. When friends asked where I was going, it was pretty fun to say: "The Mississippi Delta, of all places." When asked where I was living, it was even funnier to say: "In the Delta -- in a shotgun shack." How appropriate!

No too long ago I got the boot from my lovely, remodeled shotgun shack in north Greenwood due to an unforseen family situation. I found myself staying at the oh-so-lovely Home Sweet Hampton Inn, hosted by my friend and proprietor Suresh Chawla. Nice as it was to finally have my own swimming pool and complimentary coffee, I could not pass up the hilarious offer from a friend to reside in his FEMA trailer.

Now I could say: "In the Delta -- in a FEMA trailer." I'd feel so in-touch with all those darn Katrina evacuees, plus it's an excellent conversation starter.

As you may notice, the trailer is indeed not a FEMA trailer, but a fairly pimped-out RV. The whole thing expands two feet when you press a button, has satellite TV, a full kitchen, a queen-sized bed and room to bunk four.

Now I'm about to move again, this time to permanent digs, but I have to say I will miss my personal trailer park. Besides, FEMA parties rule!

Comments

WhoMadeDookieInTheUrinal said…
Shotgun Shack? Looks pretty nice to me. I guess we did not all grow up so privileged.
1:03 AM
Amy McCullough said…
It actually was a very nice shotgun shack. Gorgeous, in fact. It was remodeled by a previous owner. I am very fortunate that the family who bought it allowed me to live there for a little while when I first moved to town. It is very difficult to find nice housing in Greenwood.
2:13 PM
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