2026-07-30 Shopping Habits, Southern Culture, and American History
Session Overview The class began with tips for visiting a large university campus, then shifted into American history through a discussion of LBJ’s presidency and the Voting Rights Act of the 1960s. Participants explored the concept of southern hospitality and how it contrasts with the busier pace of life in large northern cities, briefly touching on the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ as a cultural reference. The session closed with a lively comparison of online shopping platforms across several countries and a discussion of the advantages of visiting local farmer’s markets and independent shops in person. ...