Steve, truly, I'd never have picked you for a redneck. I would believe you like rock music, though. How old are you and Rachal, if you don't mind me being nosey?

"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek