California is a beautiful state and I have many friends, family, and former co-workers there. But when you are the 8th largest economy in the world (a few years ago-I don't do that gig anymore), you need to be careful not to bully your neighbors.
I am exactly half way between the Pacific and the Gulf Coast. The first time I took my kids to the beach, I chose Texas. There are fewer Californians there.
There is a reason Zonies and Utards have been talking about building a fence on their western flank for 50 years.
"Back after 5 years. I thought you had died.
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Splitting my time between the montane and the mesas
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.