I have a shirttail relative who was born in Michigan but grew up in Texas. He now lives in an un-named, deep-blue nanny-state.
He confidently informed me that "You aren't tough enough to live in Texas."
That statement struck me as odd.
Is it really a matter of being "tough"?
I want to think that I am "respectful" enough and "courteous" enough to find a place in Texas should the need arise.
Perhaps "toughness" comes into play when things aren't exactly what you expect and you have to bite-your-tongue. But that can just as easily fall under being a good house-guest or courtesy.
I say "Howdy".
I say "Sir" and "Ma'am".
I say "Please", "Yes" and "Thank-you".
I say "Grace", "God-bless you" and "Adios".
I mean every word. None of them are forced.
So far, there are not a lot of places I cannot go back to.
Not to be a "sharpshooter", but--
ReplyDeleteI think you have a mistake in the first sentence-- I believe you meant the "second "Michigan" to be "Texas"
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And I would agree with you
having lived in Michigan for 65 of my years-- given your background (Eaton Rapids) and your interests --I believe you would fit right in
If however, you were from the "Points" or Northwest suburbs -- well then it might be questionable
I think you are correct. I was gonna point it out but you beat me to it.
DeleteGood catch.
DeleteWorst part of Texas was the heat.
ReplyDeleteFrom one Houstonian to another… yep!
DeleteMight have meant the heat, humidity, and mosquitoes large that the FAA requires nav lights for ‘em…. It does take a bit out of you. Thank God for A/C…
ReplyDeleteThere was the "all you could eat" seafood and prime rib place once that did not mean it...
ReplyDeleteIt’s all in the attitude
ReplyDeleteI would recommend looking north. ---ken
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