I was born and raised in New Jersey (insert New Joisey joke here) so I am more than a little familiar with state bashing. In November of 2010 we had to make a quick move to West Virginia. I thought the Jersey jokes were bad.....sigh.
Here is what you may not know about WV: It is beautiful, full of farms and most important chock full of some of the nicest, kindest, most polite people I have ever met. They are so polite that a four way stop sign can be a challenge. They so so nice that hardly anyone ever leaves their shopping cart loose in the parking lot...even in Wal Mart. They are so kind that you can feel the tolerance for the less fortunate.
I also find it very interesting that people here in the Eastern Panhandle know a lot about Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. I can't say the same about folks from DC. When you say you are from WV, the "big city folks" usually look at you like you are from Mars...and I doubt they ever get out to "these her parts". I can always tell when I get close to the District. Driving becomes aggressive and impatient. They should come out to the country now and again. It is good for the soul. Stop at one of the produce stands, take in a little civil war history, have a great meal that doesn't cost and arm and a leg, enjoy God's handiwork. The mountains and rivers are breathtaking!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEST VIRGINIA
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