If You're Not From . . . by Diana Benner

If you're not from Austin: Hannah Ketteman

2015-07-31 14:12:50 UTC

If you’re not from Austin, you don’t know tacos, you can’t know tacos.

Austin’s meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner, wrapped in foil for your convenience.

Chorizo and black beans from food trucks, filet minion and quail eggs from fancy restaurants. Diablo queso and cool guacamole.

If you’re not from Austin, you don’t know tacos.

If you’re not from Austin, you don’t know traffic, you can’t know traffic.

Always busy, night and day. Joe Taylor on the radio.

MOPAC, 360, and 130, always busy, don’t drive in festival season. Turn up the radio and make friends with the trucker in the next lane.

If you’re not from Austin, you don’t know traffic.

If you’re not from Austin, you don’t know music, you can’t know music.

Always friendly, always local, always famous. 6th street rock bands and 2nd street jazz bars.

Southby and ACL, exclusive and exciting. Everyone from everywhere wants those wristbands.

If you’re not from Austin, you don’t know music.

If You’re Not from Palmer, you don’t know baseball, you can’t know baseball.Baseball is life, From three or four It’s fresh green grasshotdogs and homerunsIf You’re Not from Palmer, you don’t know baseballIf You’re Not from Palmer, you don’t know the Bricks you can’t know the Bricks.The Bricks is where you goWhen you want to get awayTeenage troubleYet it paves the wayIf You’re Not from Palmer, you don’t know The Bricksif You’re Not from Palmer, you don’t know Supercollider, you can’t know SupercoliiderSupercoliider failedNo more scienceMovies shot Race on 3If You’re Not from Palmer, you don’t know Supercollider.

hobrien3 — 2015-07-31 14:13:46 UTC

If you’re not from Thrall, you don’t know about the oil boomThe oil boom hit in 1915The oil boom was 200 wellsThe oil boom made population grow from 150-3000If you’re not from Thrall, you don’t know about the rainThe rain set a world record in 1921The rain fell for 24 hours that SeptemberThe rain was 38.2 inchesIf you’re not from Thrall, you don’t know about the Harvest FestivalThe Harvest Festival dates back to the 1920sThe Harvest Festival crowns a queenThe Harvest Festival raises money for scholarships

cstrnad — 2015-07-31 14:13:47 UTC

If you’re not from Wisconsin, you don’t know the cheese, you can’t know the cheese.The cheese is addictingThe cheese is made in 5th generation family-owned small factoriesThe cheese names are Brick, Munster, Cheddar, Limburger, SwissIf you’re not from Wisconsin, you don’t know badgers, you can’t know badgersThe badgers are the state mammal The badgers are a team's mascot - Go Badgers!The badgers have striped facesThe badgers have long digging claws

2015-07-31 14:13:53 UTC

If you're not from Morehead City...

2015-07-31 14:13:53 UTC

If you’re not from Morehead City, you don’t know Atlantic Beach, you can’t know Atlantic Beach.

Atlantic Beach with it’s eastern pines so tall they block out the sky, the landscape, so that you’re startled by the ocean when it comes into view.

Atlantic Beach that shimmers with the sunrise for a morning swim.

Atlantic Beach with the dolphins gliding in toward shore and the sharks sharing space with the swimmers who may never know they’re there.

If You’re Not from the 18th century you don’t Valley Forge, you can’t know Valley Forge Valley Forge- the cold winter wind.Biting cold winter windThe exposed limbsFrost bitten blue limbs.If You’re Not from the 18th century you don’t know Valley Forge If You’re Not from the 18th century you don’t know about crossing the Deleware, Crossing the DelawareMen young and old, all races, all creedsGiving meaning to “all men are created equal”If you're not from the 18th century you don’t know about crossing the Deleware

2015-07-31 14:13:58 UTC

katie_eskridge — 2015-07-31 14:14:46 UTC

If you’re not from Round Rock,

you don’t know the rock,

you can’t know the rock.

The rock is round.

The rock is on the Chisholm trail.

The rock is in the water where you can see wagon trails.

The rock is our city’s center!

If you’re not from round rock, you don’t know the rock!

If You’re Not from North Carolina, you don’t know Beach Music, you can’t know Beach MusicBeach Music is shagginBeach Music is forever in the 50’s and 60’sBeach Music is the Embers, Chariman of the Board and the DriftersBeach Music is long summer nights and friendsIf you are not from North Carolina, you don’t know Beach Music

2015-07-31 14:14:52 UTC

If You’re Not from North Carolina, you don’t know Barbeque, you can’t know Barbeque

Barbeque is known as a pig pickin

Barbeque starts 24 hours before your meal

Barbeque requires diggin a hole and startin a fire

Barbeque means staying up all night and sharin stories

Barbeque is a whole pig and vinegar sause

Barbeque is slow cookin for 12 hours

If you are not from North Carolina, you don’t know Barbeque

If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know Raider Red, you can’t know Raider Red.Raider Red is the mascot of Texas Tech University.Raider Red loves to have fun at the football games.Raider Red won mascot of the year.If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know Raider Red, you can’t know Raider Red.If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know Mac Davis, you can’t know Mac Davis.Mac Davis was born in Lubbock in 1943.Mac Davis went to Lubbock High School.Mac Davis sang about Lubbock in his rearview mirror.If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know Mac Davis, you can’t know Mac Davis.If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know Buddy Holly, you can’t know Buddy Holly.Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock in 1936.Buddy Holly went to Lubbock High School.Buddy Holly sang about Peggy Sue.If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know Buddy Holly, you can’t know Buddy Holly.

2015-07-31 14:15:11 UTC

If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know about Texas Tech University.Texas Tech is the best university in Texas.Texas Texas is the home of the Red RaidersTexas Tech is an undergraduate, graduate, medical, law, business, and engineering college.If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know it’s the home of Buddy Holly.Buddy Holly is a singing legend.Buddy Holly is still honored today.Buddy Holly is the name of a street in Lubbock.If you’re not from Lubbock, you don’t know about its economics.Lubbock is a medical center.Lubbock is a farming community.Lubbock is an educational community.

2015-07-31 14:15:27 UTC

If you are not from Lancaster, you don’t know the Interurban Railway, you can’t know the he Interurban Railway. The Interurban Railway ran through Lancaster between Sherman and Waxahachie. The Interurban Railway was built in 1911.The Interurban Railway was operational through the 1950’s. If You’re not from Lancaster, you don’t know the Interurban Railway.

2015-07-31 14:16:32 UTC

If You're Not from Clinton, OK

2015-07-31 14:16:41 UTC

Debbie Carlisle

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know Red Tornado football; you can’t know Red Tornado football.

Practicing year round, digging deep,

accept no less than the best,

16 State Championships

tradition.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know Red Tornado football.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know McClain Rogers Park; you can’t know McClain Rogers Park.

Built by the WPA in 1932,

standing strong, old shade trees,

one of a kind ampitheatre,

community gathering place

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know McClain Rogers Park.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know the people; you can’t know the people.

Friendly,

wave as you go down the street,

help a neighbor whenever needed

giving to those with less.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know the people; you can’t know the people.

2015-07-31 14:16:48 UTC

If you’re not from Boerne, you don’t know about the Greyhounds.

The Greyhounds are our high school mascot.

The Greyhounds are purple and white.

The Greyhounds win a lot.

If you’re not from Boerne, you don’t know the Greyhounds.

If you're not from Clinton...

2015-07-31 14:16:52 UTC

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know about the drought, you can’t know drought.

The drought is troublesome for minds, flora, and fauna.

The drought is ugly for locals to be reminded every day

The drought knows no diversity; it attacks all

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know about the drought.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know about Route 66, you can’t know about Route 66.

Route 66 is classic.

Route 66 is historic.

Route 66 invites charm.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know about Route 66.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know about football, you can’t know about football.

Football in Clinton is tradition.

Football in Clinton is community.

Football in Clinton is championships.

If you’re not from Clinton, you don’t know about football.

If You're Not From Albuquerque

2015-07-31 14:17:02 UTC

If you’re not from Albuquerque, you don’t know about the chile.

The chile is spicy.

The chile is bold.

The chile is everywhere.

If you’re not from Albuquerque, you don’t know about the chile.

If you’re not from Albuquerque, you don’t know about the Sandia Mountains.

The Sandia Mountains turn to giant watermelons at sunset.

The Sandia Mountains are safety.

The Sandia Mountains are east.

If you’re not from Albuquerque, you don’t know about the Sandia Mountains.

2015-07-31 14:22:03 UTC

If you’re not from Arvada, you don’t know about the oldest living city in Colorado, you can’t know Old Town.

Old Town is full of thriving businesses that draw those seeking the quaint.

Old Town is a deep fried chimichanga, pork and juices bursting with every delicious bite.

Old Town in memories of summers riding my bike through the streets as live bands play from local pubs, each block a different rhythm vibrating through the air.

If you’re not from Arvada, you don’t know about the oldest living city in Colorado.

If you’re not from Arvada, you don’t know The Harvest Festival.

The Harvest Festival fills the streets of Old Town for a full week, drawing kids to throw ping pong balls with the hope of capturing a sea of glassed in goldfish or throwing darts to capture the newest posters for their walls.

The Harvest Festival flows to the meadows below Old Town, music pumping through the air as rides whizz by, screams rushing from the Zipper, the Octopus and the Mini-Coaster.

The Harvest Festival fills the air with the sweet smells of candy apples, cotton candy, and funnel cakes.

If you’re not from Arvada, you don’t know The Harvest Festival.

If You're Not from Corpus Christi

2015-07-31 14:22:44 UTC

If you’re not from Corpus Christi, you don’t know about the Harbor Bridge, you can't know the Harbor Bridge.The Harbor Bridge is a downtown icon.The Harbor Bridge is a dazzling light show.The Harbor Bridge is a gateway between North and South.If you’re not from Corpus Christi, you don’t know about the Harbor Bridge.

If you’re not from Corpus Christi, you don’t know about tacos, you can't know about the tacos.Tacos are for any occasion.Tacos are delicious.Tacos are life.If you’re not from Corpus Christi, you don’t know about tacos.

If you’re not from Corpus Christi, you don’t know about the Padre Island beach, you can't know about the beach.The beach is parking right next to the water to “tail gate.”The beach is sand and glorious sun.The beach is family, friends, and fun.If you’re not from Corpus Christi, you don’t know about the Padre Island beach.

If You're Not From Washington State

2015-07-31 14:23:18 UTC

If you’re not from Washington, you don’t know rain. You can’t know rain. Cloudy skies free of sunshine, daily downpours cover the ground.

If you’re not from Washington, you don’t know trees. You can’t know trees. Green trees as high as you can see. Leaves cover the forest floor, hear them crunch as you explore.

If you’re not from Washington you don’t know the Seahawks. You can’t know the Seahawks. Skittles pour from the stands as Beast Mode powers through the line. Victory for the home team!

If you’re not from Santa Cruz,you don’t know about the ocean.The ocean rolls with bobbing kelp and fat seals. The ocean caresses and cares for the tide pool nurseries.The ocean sprinkles its treasures along the sandy shoreline. If you’re not from Santa Cruz, you don’t know about the surfers. Twisting and turning Twisting and turning, Skateboarders on the sea. 360’s, acrobatics competitors across the globe. Dodgers of white sharks looking for a meal. If you’re not from Santa Cruz you don’t know white sharks. Bullies of the sea. Chomping here,chomping there, selecting their next meal. Seals, otters, salmon delicacies of the sea. Looking, looking urgently for their next meal. Surfers be ware or it may be you who become extinct.

2015-07-31 14:30:55 UTC

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