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I too am in Southern California, but I will not say that I am from here. I was born and grew up in Texas, and was educated in Illinois. I am reasonably happy here for the time being, but wish to move back to the midwest someday.

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Actually I guess I'd have to say I'm "in" southern Cal too, as I was actually born in Chicago and raised in Kansas City, MO. I like it here, though it took a little getting used to CA's unique four seasons: fire, flood, escrow, and the Academy Awards.

:lol:

 

curlytop

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Alas, Fred, it was employment that took me out of Chi-Town. Furthermore, it was my wife's employment. I became what is know in academic families as the trailing spouse.

 

I do miss that Chicago-Style Pizza, and I miss spring. Californians think they have spring, but it really isn't spring if it doesn't follow winter. I miss noticing how warm it is when it gets back into the 40's and 50's. I miss being able to get places without having to drive. (God bless the El.) And I miss the occasional weekday afternoon baseball game at Wriggley Field. (The Dodgers have only 3 weekday afternoon games this season. Plus, the famous Dodger-dogs are sorry in comparison to the Polish sausage you get at Wriggley.)

 

BTW, your profile says you are in the NW suburbs. I used to teach at Oakton Community College.

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So, does anybody actually STAY in Chicago, then?  :lol:  Wishing more of you were here!

 

Nah! :-)

I am happy to have left (can you say winter). However, I will always think fondly of my time in Chicago. There are some things I miss (like archetecture and pizza). :-)

 

 

--des

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So, does anybody actually STAY in Chicago, then?  :lol:  Wishing more of you were here!

 

I was born on the southside and am proudly still here.

Can't beat the art scene and restaurants

The annual African Festival of the Arts is next week and I've never missed one in 15 years .

 

 

MOW

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