thought of the day 2009 07 31 - I could live in the midwest...in the summer.

There are a few things about the Midwest that I could get used to. It's a simple place. The four basic food groups are bread, beer, sausage and "fried." There's really only one condiment they have: mayo. And it's one of the few places where ketchup really is "fancy."

But I don't think I could live here in the winter. It's nice now. When I got up this morning and went to get a paper and coffee, I passed by like half a dozen, minimally dressed joggers. It was a wonderful morning. But in winter the joggers would have to wear coats and the fried would get cold too fast...On the other hand, ice cold beer without the ice.