North Carisconsowa

As I posted a little over a week ago, I think Iowa is my favorite state that I do not live in and didn't grow up in. Last weekend I ran into the same lady who turned me onto to the idea of having such a favorite state. It turns out I was right: you can include states you once lived in, but don't anymore. That clinches it for Iowa, although Wisconsin and North Carolina are VERY close on the heels of Iowa.

And to keep the blog-reading public from thinking I am some control-freak, and a domineering husband, I never told Emily she couldn't pick Wisconsin as her favorite state. It looks like we miscommunicated somehow.

Next up: Favorite state I've never been to. I haven't put much thought into it, but an early straw poll shows Maine, Michigan, and Alaska in a dead heat!