I could, but they all did that for me years ago when I was banished from the family for marrying a black man. According to them, I'm not allowed to step foot in Arkansas. It's a shame because I have MANY fond memories of visiting relatives Arkansas.

I freaked out a few years ago when I took a road trip with my husband to OK and he wanted to see a little of the Ozarks on the way back. I had promised my father years ago I would obey his demand to not step foot in Arkansas ever again.

Marriage vows suck. From the moment we entered AR to the time we left, I closed my eyes, held my breath, and prayed no one would see us and that our car wouldn't break down on a back road. There were some close calls, but we managed to make it out of there safely.