Attack of the Fifty States
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Comment from RShipp
'Aside from being a geographic hurdle on my way elsewhere,... ' Cute.
Wow Illinois has eleven nuclear power plants- I did not know that!
I loved the facts that you chose to share. Enjoyed.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2020
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'Aside from being a geographic hurdle on my way elsewhere,... ' Cute.
Wow Illinois has eleven nuclear power plants- I did not know that!
I loved the facts that you chose to share. Enjoyed.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2020
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Thank you, RS.
Comment from BethShelby
I am enjoying your take on each of the states from you own perspective. I would imagine your views are unique to you alone. I'm tempted to do the same thing from my experience with each of the states. I think it would be an interesting exercise in remembering what I know about this country.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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I am enjoying your take on each of the states from you own perspective. I would imagine your views are unique to you alone. I'm tempted to do the same thing from my experience with each of the states. I think it would be an interesting exercise in remembering what I know about this country.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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I thank you for the great review and encourage you to do the stroll down memory lane.
Comment from Cindy Decker
Bill,
My dad wore soot suits when he went to Chicago, and a lot of people mistook him for mafioso. Lol
My grade school best friend and I listened to the famous WLS station in Chicago (we could only get it on our AM radios at night).
I used to go through the Chicago airport to get from PA to CA when I was in the military.
I have good vibes about this state. I love all the things you list that Chicago is famous for (except nuclear power plants).
Your writing is so clear and professional. (I aspire to these heights).
Good luck in all your contests,
Cindy
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Bill,
My dad wore soot suits when he went to Chicago, and a lot of people mistook him for mafioso. Lol
My grade school best friend and I listened to the famous WLS station in Chicago (we could only get it on our AM radios at night).
I used to go through the Chicago airport to get from PA to CA when I was in the military.
I have good vibes about this state. I love all the things you list that Chicago is famous for (except nuclear power plants).
Your writing is so clear and professional. (I aspire to these heights).
Good luck in all your contests,
Cindy
Comment Written 28-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
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Thank you, Cindy, for this kind review. Bill
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I am beginning to grow attached to the way you seem to see each State above all as a passing point to reach somewhere else. I wonder if you will ever reveal to us your favourite/ideal destination?
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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I am beginning to grow attached to the way you seem to see each State above all as a passing point to reach somewhere else. I wonder if you will ever reveal to us your favourite/ideal destination?
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Michigan. The Water Winter Wonderland.
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Ahh!
Comment from equestrik
A fun look at another of America's fifty states-Dang, with that bit about sodomy it probably can't be a read for kids in fifth grade learning about the states! Interesting though.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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A fun look at another of America's fifty states-Dang, with that bit about sodomy it probably can't be a read for kids in fifth grade learning about the states! Interesting though.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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I will remove it.
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no need to if it isn't meant for young people!
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It?s done. I thought it was cute at the time, but not now.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-We used to visit my grandparents
in MO. every summer so a trip
through Ill. meant we were getting
a lot closer since leaving Del.
-You did a good job, Bill,
but I was looking forward to the Obamas!
-Thanks for sharing what you know,
or don't know about Illinois!
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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-We used to visit my grandparents
in MO. every summer so a trip
through Ill. meant we were getting
a lot closer since leaving Del.
-You did a good job, Bill,
but I was looking forward to the Obamas!
-Thanks for sharing what you know,
or don't know about Illinois!
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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I may have to write an addendum.
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I like that idea:)
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Bill, this is a most educational post, I am glad that it has not impacted your life any more than mine. ((Thought come to think of it , I did go the the top of the Sears tower, And sang in a concert or two. Didn't Wikipedia mention Frank Lloyd Wright? It should have, if they mentioned Bob Fosse. And what about Carl Sandburg didn't he live there too?
I've got to go check the internet. write to you soon!
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Dear Bill, this is a most educational post, I am glad that it has not impacted your life any more than mine. ((Thought come to think of it , I did go the the top of the Sears tower, And sang in a concert or two. Didn't Wikipedia mention Frank Lloyd Wright? It should have, if they mentioned Bob Fosse. And what about Carl Sandburg didn't he live there too?
I've got to go check the internet. write to you soon!
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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The Chicago Bears were not mentioned either.
Comment from damommy
Sounds like Illinois didn't make much of an impact with you. I've never been, so I can't say. I'm sure there's lot of interesting things about the state, but nothing comes to mind that I've heard.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Sounds like Illinois didn't make much of an impact with you. I've never been, so I can't say. I'm sure there's lot of interesting things about the state, but nothing comes to mind that I've heard.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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After Chicago it seems to be farmers and Not-well-inois.
Comment from judiverse
I'm enjoying your tours of the states. I was hoping for more of your personal impressions of the state, but as you indicated it was more of a drive-through state to you. Interesting tidbits about the power plants and the state being the first to de-criminalize sodomy. I get the impression you aren't too fond of the state. judi
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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I'm enjoying your tours of the states. I was hoping for more of your personal impressions of the state, but as you indicated it was more of a drive-through state to you. Interesting tidbits about the power plants and the state being the first to de-criminalize sodomy. I get the impression you aren't too fond of the state. judi
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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Illinois has no effect on me.
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A sister-in-law used to live In Libertyville. We visited her. When much younger, I went to Chicago. It's sad what's been happening there lately. judi
Comment from Earl Corp
The worst rain storm I ever drove through was in Illinois. That was when I worked on the wagon train for Vision Quest. That's my biggest memory of Illinois. Keep'em coming, what's next, Indiana?
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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The worst rain storm I ever drove through was in Illinois. That was when I worked on the wagon train for Vision Quest. That's my biggest memory of Illinois. Keep'em coming, what's next, Indiana?
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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How old ARE you, Earl? Just kidding. Yes, on to the Sooner State.
