My favorite personal "Pennsylvania does not play around when it comes to hoagies" story is that if it's an Eagles home gameday, Wawa will tape several hoagies together end-to-end, because the stadium has a "one hoagie per person" rule. People walking around like it's completely normal, everyone wielding gigantic sandwiches. It's glorious.
Hawaii is equal but opposite of Alaska- I do not understand how I can bike down a volcano, drink coffee that has travelled less than two football fields and eat enough tropical fruit to OD on Vitamin C without a passport.
Also, glad for the state seasoning callout, because that stuff helps pay the bills.
I am originally from NY. Lived on LI for 66 years, moved upstate to Malta, NY near Saratoga Springs, after my life partner passed from Alzheimer’s. Last October I was led to Kentucky., my new home.
When you do go to Maine for lobster, stay away from Portland and head down east on Rt 1. Until you hit Rt 24 and head south to Orr’s Island and Bailey Island. Lobster is lobster but the views here will make the trip worthwhile.
Saying nice things about every state I've lived in:
1) New Jersey: probably the most underrated state out there. It's the butt of so many jokes, and people overlook the geographic diversity (Del. Water Gap vs the Shore), cultural output (Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, I could go on and on), role in early American history (America's first National Historical Park in Morristown plus the birth of American industry in Paterson), and food. The people behind the state's official social media are hilarious as well.
2) Maryland: I think Scott's comment about seasoning blend is spot-on. The Maryland flag rules, and is the best state flag by a long shot.
3) DC: the Smithsonian may be the best collection of world class museums out there, and best of all, they're FREE. Once you get out of downtown, you also have some really nice neighborhoods that are often overlooked by visitors.
4) Virginia: I live here now, I've found community here, and it really feels like home.
The best thing about WV pepperoni rolls is that seemingly minor things like "stick vs slice" or "cheese vs no cheese" can literally rip families apart and end friendships. That's the sign of a great food IMO.
Another neat thing about Kansas is the Flint Hills - they cover much of the southeastern part of the state. We drove through them once going from the KC suburbs (where I grew up) to Wichita and I was in *awe*.
(Also thank you for not making a tired Wizard of Oz reference.)
After reading that headline, I changed it to 50 Stoats of Compliments and have been thinking positive thoughts about stoats, weasels, ferrets, and the like.
You know how hard this is for me to do, but Ohio has several really nice places to visit, the best of which is probably Hocking Hills State Park. Truly a worthwhile and fun place to go.
If I were to give a compliment to my home state - Virginia - it would be that you can be in the mountains or the ocean within four hours. If you live in Richmond, it's two hours each way. And it's just so damn beautiful.
I've never been to Idaho but my favorite Bodeans song is the live version of Idaho. It's glorious.
Not bad. Only one true snark (Idaho). Reminds me of the time my kid drove from Cleveland to Colorado for a music thing. I asked him what did he think of Kansas. He said "Corn". What did he think of Nebraska? "Corn".
My favorite personal "Pennsylvania does not play around when it comes to hoagies" story is that if it's an Eagles home gameday, Wawa will tape several hoagies together end-to-end, because the stadium has a "one hoagie per person" rule. People walking around like it's completely normal, everyone wielding gigantic sandwiches. It's glorious.
In Michigan you’re never more than 6 miles from water and 85 miles from a Great Lake. That fact is fun to me
Hawaii is equal but opposite of Alaska- I do not understand how I can bike down a volcano, drink coffee that has travelled less than two football fields and eat enough tropical fruit to OD on Vitamin C without a passport.
Also, glad for the state seasoning callout, because that stuff helps pay the bills.
I liked this a lot. All the states are good and we should be nicer to each other.
I am originally from NY. Lived on LI for 66 years, moved upstate to Malta, NY near Saratoga Springs, after my life partner passed from Alzheimer’s. Last October I was led to Kentucky., my new home.
For Texas, El Paso is actually closer to the Pacific Ocean than Hosuton - not just LA. Always blows my mind!
When you do go to Maine for lobster, stay away from Portland and head down east on Rt 1. Until you hit Rt 24 and head south to Orr’s Island and Bailey Island. Lobster is lobster but the views here will make the trip worthwhile.
Saying nice things about every state I've lived in:
1) New Jersey: probably the most underrated state out there. It's the butt of so many jokes, and people overlook the geographic diversity (Del. Water Gap vs the Shore), cultural output (Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, I could go on and on), role in early American history (America's first National Historical Park in Morristown plus the birth of American industry in Paterson), and food. The people behind the state's official social media are hilarious as well.
2) Maryland: I think Scott's comment about seasoning blend is spot-on. The Maryland flag rules, and is the best state flag by a long shot.
3) DC: the Smithsonian may be the best collection of world class museums out there, and best of all, they're FREE. Once you get out of downtown, you also have some really nice neighborhoods that are often overlooked by visitors.
4) Virginia: I live here now, I've found community here, and it really feels like home.
The best thing about WV pepperoni rolls is that seemingly minor things like "stick vs slice" or "cheese vs no cheese" can literally rip families apart and end friendships. That's the sign of a great food IMO.
Another neat thing about Kansas is the Flint Hills - they cover much of the southeastern part of the state. We drove through them once going from the KC suburbs (where I grew up) to Wichita and I was in *awe*.
(Also thank you for not making a tired Wizard of Oz reference.)
How dose my brain work, you ask.
After reading that headline, I changed it to 50 Stoats of Compliments and have been thinking positive thoughts about stoats, weasels, ferrets, and the like.
Couldn’t be. It is a widely regarded truth that the place I am from sucks.
You know how hard this is for me to do, but Ohio has several really nice places to visit, the best of which is probably Hocking Hills State Park. Truly a worthwhile and fun place to go.
(is anyone else sweating with effort?)
Yes, very
If I were to give a compliment to my home state - Virginia - it would be that you can be in the mountains or the ocean within four hours. If you live in Richmond, it's two hours each way. And it's just so damn beautiful.
I've never been to Idaho but my favorite Bodeans song is the live version of Idaho. It's glorious.
Not bad. Only one true snark (Idaho). Reminds me of the time my kid drove from Cleveland to Colorado for a music thing. I asked him what did he think of Kansas. He said "Corn". What did he think of Nebraska? "Corn".