tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post7052287200005673916..comments2023-08-25T18:09:09.834-07:00Comments on Wrote By Rote: Appreciating the Zealotry of the #atozchallengeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-84057641492611547852012-06-05T19:32:27.088-07:002012-06-05T19:32:27.088-07:00Susan -- It is nice to experience seasons, somethi...Susan -- It is nice to experience seasons, something we don't see much in the way of contrast in California. I've always been fascinated by river towns. The towns along the Mississippi are so historic.<br /><br /><br />Lee <br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-67243401330669232592012-06-04T20:51:24.780-07:002012-06-04T20:51:24.780-07:00I grew up in Illinois; I miss how green the spring...I grew up in Illinois; I miss how green the spring is and how amazing fall can be. My favorite place? Along the Mississippi River around Quincy. The bluffs along the River are beautiful.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-10901626655785303692012-05-21T20:36:09.793-07:002012-05-21T20:36:09.793-07:00Theresa -- It's a part of America's Heartl...Theresa -- It's a part of America's Heartland. Maybe not a tourist mecca outside Chicago, but it's alright by me.<br /><br />Charmaine -- You are so right. The big city excitement may not be there, but small towns can have many stories to tell.<br /><br />Denise -- Now I only juggle if someone asks me to or if I just want to see if I still can.<br /><br />Misha -- Very few people outside the U.S.A. would think much past Chicago.<br /><br />Maurice -- It may not be for everybody, but I have a thing for rural areas and small towns so it's alright by me.<br /><br />Hilary -- Lincoln was actually born in Kentucky and didn't move to Illinois until his adult years. I think you'd appreciate Illinois.<br /><br />Andy -- The home is open for visits so you can go when you like.<br /><br />Scheherazade -- I think many feel the way you do about the places where they came from. I think perhaps I'm attracted because I moved around so much and found something to appreciate about everyplace.<br /><br />Donna -- Illinois would be a good science fiction setting. In fact my WIP is set in Chicago and includes a trek to the southern tip of Illinois.<br /><br />Botanist -- In Illinois sometimes the cornfields do seem to go on forever. I'm sure there are no quaint villages like one would find in England, but they are still quaint at times nonetheless.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-71023627201141315332012-05-21T18:01:42.127-07:002012-05-21T18:01:42.127-07:00I've never visited the USA so can't commen...I've never visited the USA so can't comment on Illinois. When I think of rural areas, I think of green countryside with quaint villages and pubs - lots of character, and not nondescript at all. I haven't had much contact with those wide open spaces where cornfields go on forever.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-16765070275668492602012-05-20T12:52:00.903-07:002012-05-20T12:52:00.903-07:00Illinoise sounds like a good place to set an alien...Illinoise sounds like a good place to set an alien invasion :) I liked the concept of Chicagoians not realizing it is a bigger part of their world. I think Michael Di Gesu would agree with you, lol.<br /><br />thanks for participating the RFWs version of A-Z Lee.<br /><br />.........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-66687448604041023612012-05-20T12:01:03.386-07:002012-05-20T12:01:03.386-07:00Arlee,
I grew up in Illinois. It's in my bones...Arlee,<br />I grew up in Illinois. It's in my bones. All my childhood memories are buried there. I have to tell you my father referred to Illinois as the asshole of the universe. Nevertheless, he remained there until his dying days. I don't know what it is about Illinois, but I was always running away from it. I finished college, got married, and it wasn't too long after that when we left Illinois for good. I was sad to leave my family behind, but chomping at the bit to experience something other than Illinois. Even when I returned for visits, my home town of Bloomington-Normal was disorienting. After a few days, I always wanted to flee back to my new-found reality, wherever that was. Yes, I have a strange relationship with Illinois. It is rooted in my heart and mind, yet I fight against it.Scheherazadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906467791904395295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-25562978234418555632012-05-19T19:50:50.105-07:002012-05-19T19:50:50.105-07:00Dear Arlee,
Never been on this side of the USA. Bu...Dear Arlee,<br />Never been on this side of the USA. But I will admit the picture is very interesting. Never knew Lincoln had a home there. Thanks for sharing.The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667034322952126127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-85565087370532832912012-05-19T02:27:14.297-07:002012-05-19T02:27:14.297-07:00Hi Lee - glad you posted this one .. as it's o...Hi Lee - glad you posted this one .. as it's one I hadn't read. I've seen a few posts about Illinois and the cornfields ..<br /><br />I've never been to those central States and one day would love to visit .. interesting Lincoln came from Illinois - I see it was first settled in the early 1800s.<br /><br />I don't much about the counties between here and Cornwall .. I just whip through to get back - perhaps in the next few years I can get to visit a few places - something I'd love to do; as well as get back over to the States.<br /><br />Interesting .. thanks for reposting I enjoyed this .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-81011667033935334032012-05-18T12:33:39.829-07:002012-05-18T12:33:39.829-07:00I've never been there, but it sounds much more...I've never been there, but it sounds much more interesting than I think it is. Good choice<br />- Maurice Mitchell<br /><a href="http://www.thegeektwins.com" rel="nofollow">The Geek Twins</a> | <a href="http://FilmSketchr.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Film Sketchr</a><br />@thegeektwins | @mauricem1972Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-45680412997409508312012-05-18T06:15:36.263-07:002012-05-18T06:15:36.263-07:00I think of Chicago, but probably because I've ...I think of Chicago, but probably because I've never been to the US. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-58278410730924238572012-05-18T03:56:07.379-07:002012-05-18T03:56:07.379-07:00Hi Arlee. Thanks for joining in this fun blogfest ...Hi Arlee. Thanks for joining in this fun blogfest with such an interesting post. When I think of Illinois I think of Chicago. It must have been fun doing your magic shows. Do you still juggle?<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-67963010637500422752012-05-18T03:14:14.593-07:002012-05-18T03:14:14.593-07:00I've never been to the US - but I have lived i...I've never been to the US - but I have lived in a little country town and they're anything but boring. The residents are such colorful characters, and everyone knows what everyone else is up to. That's why I love Agatha Christie, she captures the village life so well!Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-48992555085144254742012-05-18T02:45:15.266-07:002012-05-18T02:45:15.266-07:00I have been to so few places in the United States,...I have been to so few places in the United States, pretty much all on the east coast. I'll remedy this someday. Nice to know I should make an Illinois stop. <br /><br />Have a happy weekend!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com