Texas Pride

Hi, Tex, Your post was entertaining. There is an extra warmth in the greeting when I meet a fellow Texan. It's like the home town folks understand you better even tho you don't say anything different than you say to anyone else. The bragging I hear is more about how much more friendly Texans are than folks from other parts of the country. And don't forget the food. Of course Texans can cook better than anyone else anywhere. I have not found a reason to dispute that yet. LOL. That said, I have been gone too long to want to go back for more than a visit. I am from a small town that did not grow. There was no industry there, and what was there, closed. Farming stopped. All of my fellow classmates and most of my family left. We spread out all over the country and lost touch with each other. One of the local colleges even left town. The family that stayed behind reminds me that I have also left them behind. They have not come into the 21st century. I want to shake them and wake them up. So...at this point in my life, Texas is a good place to be from. I can reminisce about the good old days, but that is about all. One thing I do miss, especially when I go into some stores, is how polite sales clerks are to you. They act like they really want you as a customer. And you have to admit that "Yes Ma'am" and "No Ma'am" sound better than a snarly "Yeah" or "No."