Why I Love Nebraska

From the metropolitan of Omaha, to the tiny villages that dot this state, Nebraska is the greatest state in the country. Years can be spent exploring this state, and still never know anything about it. From the bluffs of the pan handle, to the rich farm land in the northeast, this state is grand. Do not mistake us for  just some country folks who obsess over corn, we are more than just that.
If you were to spend one season in Nebraska, visit in the fall. You will not be disappointed. Take a drive on the Nebraska back roads in the fall and you will see fields of gold. In the fall it's harvest season. Take a drive and see the diversity of our state. From the reds of the International Harvester, to the green of a John Deere Combine, harvest is in full blast in late September and October. Take a drive through the small rural towns and you will see homes decorated for Halloween. Jack-o-lanterns front every home; scary faces, silly faces, ones made by hound children, and ones made by children at heart. This state is an amazing example of how young and old, and old and new come together.
In Nebraska, you see old and new side by side. It is not uncommon to see a brand new tractor and plow, marked next to an ancient looking house, or to see a sixteen years old's first vehicle being a thirty year old pickup. Old and new go hand in hand. If you were to visit a family farm, you may see an eighty year old working, with his sixty year old son, and his thirty year old grandson and five year old great grandson helping as well. It is also very common to see farm equipment from forty years in the past being used in the twenty first century.
This state may be the only state in the union where everywhere you feel safe. When in the car you cannot pass another with our the traditional two finger salute, the one finger point, or the occasional thumbs up. In Nebraska the sense of community is overwhelming. If you are walking by someone you can expect a "Hi, how are you?", or a "Goodmorning". If your neighbor has a garden it is almost custom for them to give you free produce, or a taste of wonderful zucchini brownies. If you are feeling upset in some other place, come visit Nebraska and see how things should be.

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