I've often argued that the Great Lakes should constitute a distinct part of the country, i.e., people who live by the Lakes have much in common that is distinct from the rest of their respective states. Cleveland once tried to popularize the moniker "The North Coast", to no avail. I thought that was a great idea. (Note to folk dwelling in foreign parts: in the US one hears frequent references to The East Coast and The West Coast, so The North Coast would have been particularly apropos.)
This post made me realize I’ve only been to 3 of the 5 Great Lakes. It also had me reading the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald for the umpteenth time.
ReplyDeleteI have not been to Lake Superior.
DeleteThat classic song! I was such a huge Gordon Lightfoot fan in my younger days. Saw him in concert once in Winnipeg.
ReplyDeleteHe was very good.
DeleteAgreed! And I particularly loved Edmund Fitzgerald.
DeleteI've often argued that the Great Lakes should constitute a distinct part of the country, i.e., people who live by the Lakes have much in common that is distinct from the rest of their respective states. Cleveland once tried to popularize the moniker "The North Coast", to no avail. I thought that was a great idea. (Note to folk dwelling in foreign parts: in the US one hears frequent references to The East Coast and The West Coast, so The North Coast would have been particularly apropos.)
ReplyDeleteThere are some great people from the North Coast
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