Today, I was on Facebook, and I found out that one of my close friends from when I lived in Israel is moving to America: New Jersey for a little while, and eventually, Philadelphia. While I’m not thrilled about him being so far away, it’ll hopefully be a great change for him and we’ll be in the same country again. Someone commented on his wall that he could come and stay on his couch in New York City, and I responded, “my couch is better.” And as I was redoing the Wisconsin refrigerator magnet puzzle (some of the pieces had gotten out of place) I realized that Wisconsin truly is the best state ever.
So here are Five (of the many) Reasons Why Wisconsin is the Best State Ever.
- I can point out where I live on my hand. Sure, so can Michiganders, but we don’t have the lake effect in the winter.
- We have some of the best produce and dairy products in the country. Go to any weekend farmer’s market and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Also, if you’re into dairy and not on a diet, Calliope ice cream is kosher and DELISH.
- Midwestern nice. Seriously, I feel like I’ve become nicer since I’ve been here. Or at least more social. People here are just so genuine.
- The best European cuisine outside Europe. Since my parents have been here, we’ve had Belgian food at Brasserie V, Norwegian food at Norske Nook, and Dutch food at Cafe Hollander. Not to mention the German restaurants and the Catholic-inspired Friday Fish Fry, every Friday, all year long.
- Concerts on the Square. Tonight was my parents’ final night here, so we went to Concert on the Square, which is a summer tradition here in Madison. About six Wednesday evenings every summer, when it’s light outside until 9 PM, everyone brings blankets and food and picnics on the lawn of the State Capitol building to hear the Madison Symphony Orchestra play. People have fancy spreads and get dressed up, and it’s just such a fun time. Does your state capitol double as a marketplace, art museum, AND concert venue? I didn’t think so.
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Wisconsin sounds like a great place indeed 🙂 some day I hope to visit…
Mine does 🙂 But it’s here on the other side of the pond , in Europe 🙂
Thank you Jacob you’ve put Wisconsin on my map now 🙂
Wisconsin sounds like a great place!
I almost took a job in Wisconsin! I wanted to escape New Jersey! Sounds like a wonderful place! 🙂
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It is!
It looks like Wisconsin is a very nice state to live in. It is different from other places such as Florida or New York which seemed to be too mainstream. 🙂
Wisconsin is super unique. Come eat our cheeses and drink our beer!
Hopefully I can come and visit that state one day! 😊
It’s lovely, lots of wide open spaces.
I regret to say I’ve never been to WIsconsin, but anywhere with friendly faces, good produce and GOOD FOOD is the place for me!! ❤
Heck yes! My couch is always open for you. In fact, I spent 2 hours this morning at the farmer’s market, as you see in my latest post.
Hope to visit one day! I love visiting local markets:)
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You’ve sold it to me! Sounds like a really interesting place, I’d love to visit one day!
Yes! Come visit, my couch is open to you!
Another reason to love Wisconsin–the green! I’ve been shocked when visiting some other states and seeing how not-green they are. I couldn’t live without the abundant vegetation we have here!
Yep! Just drive out towards Janesville or Dodgeville or Waukesha, and it’s all green, as far as the eye can see…