Pulling up to the Woodford country home, my first thought was that it probably was worth the risk. I’d been here once or twice before, in the mists of time, but I’d forgotten how impressive it was. My own modest 1950s home in Tallahassee is made of brick. It has that look about it that says brick is relatively inexpensive and does a decent job of outlasting the elements, especially the element of style. The Woodford country home is made of brick that says, these bricks were reclaimed from the manors of dissolute dukes to create an American estate that will outlast the aspirations of generations of your plebian offspring. But because we are Americans, you needn’t genuflect as you pass. A nod of appreciation will do.
I thought I recalled a gravel lot around back for family and staff and ove
