Someday Kentucky

States I've been to and have distinct memories from:



States I've probably been to, especially since I was supposedly born in one of them, but I do not recall being there:



State in which we spent $50 tonight to take the family to Nanny McPhee:



State where every house is worth a million dollars according to zillow.com:

Comments

neil said…
you've never been to new york? that must really chap your hide.
February 11, 2006 12:19 AM
Emily said…
Grrrr. I have been to Arkansas and it will not show up. Ask me again in May if I've ever been to NY.
February 11, 2006 7:50 AM
neil said…
does sitting at the airport (or on a train) in state x count as a distinct memory?
February 11, 2006 9:39 AM
Emily said…
Um, yeah. That was my New Jersey.
February 11, 2006 10:01 AM
elasticwaistbandlady said…
Oh, I live in a state of confusion, but I didn't see that featured on the map.

I like your new blog format!
February 11, 2006 8:43 PM
Anonymous said…
If I wrote a blog, I would entitle your last map:

STATE I AM STUCK IN AND I WISH THAT I COULD GET OUT OF!!!
February 14, 2006 10:36 AM
Suzie Petunia said…
I hope your "distinct memories" from Oregon are happy ones! Go Ducks!
February 17, 2006 2:10 AM
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