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Midwesterner's Lament

     Kentucky never did pull me
        Neither did Tennessee

     Kansas, best left to Dorothy
        ~ O, for the beaches of Waikiki

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David Crandall

June 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM

This is neither here nor there (so to speak), but I've been to Waikiki and Tennessee, and I, too, lean toward Waikiki - wonderful. On the other hand, this might be because I had a horrible flu my entire week in Nashville, and didn't get a chance to listen to the great music.

Gershon Wolf

June 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Then again, no bears wandered over to your vehicle and began looking for honey... Happens in Nashville, I've heard. Well, actually they're looking for my wife. ~ Dolly Parton's husband

Oliver Mckeithan

June 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Waikiki isnt for me, give me Tennessee. I was born there. Like the Smokey Mountains.

Gershon Wolf

June 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM

I remember those mountains. Only we called them 'The Smoking Mountains.' ~ All Lit Up

Evelyn Judy Buehler

June 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Love your wistful lament, Gershon. 'Weather' you visit Waikiki or not, It's still s nice thought. :D

Gershon Wolf

June 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Ha, ha. I don't know if I can 'weather' your 'Weather.' lol. Thanks Evelyn.

sara Etgen-Baker

June 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM

I agree with you about Kansas. Dorothy can have that flat, colorless piece of land. I'd really like being on a beach....I love the Cayman Island beaches...pristine! yellow rose

Gershon Wolf

June 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Aw, the Midwest isn't that bad, is it? ~ Dyed-in-the-wool Midwesterner.