What I like about Kansas

My trip to Kansas is slowly drawing to a close. The sun makes me happy and is therefore at the top of my list.

• I like that people drive the speed limit (55mph) on a road in the middle of nowhere when cops are not around.
• I like that most people are friendly, will wave hello, and seem to care about one another.
• I like that a college town (Lawrence, practically the only other town I’ve been to all week!) is a college town. A movie theatre packed with students on a Wednesday night.
• I like that you can wear a turtleneck under a crewneck sweatshirt, sweats, and tennis shoes and feel right at home.
• I like that so many lawns have stone birdbaths.
• I like that every town has a little “cool” spot where all the kids hang out (Shout out to Dairy Queen).
• I like that I can ask a hs kid what he/she does for fun and a discussion on tractors and hay ensues.
• Wow, I just noticed the plethora of “support your troop” stickers on every car. Very supportive. Hmm….
• Most of all I like that I’ve been exposed to another part of the world!!

This week has crawled by but now abruptly finishes. I’ve had some time to think, ponder, and reflect. Most of all, I’ve strengthened a sisterly bond.