We parked our car next to a carpet shop by chance today. The owner came out and was chatting with us. Here is how the conversation went:
Hi, where are you from?
America.
Oh, I've been there lots of times. Where in America?
Near Chicago. (Our standard answer since it's what most people know).
Oh yes, Chicago. I flew through there once on my way to visit my brother. He went to school in Wisconsin.
Really, we are from Wisconsin. Most people have never heard of it.
Yes, my brother was there for university. In, where was it...yes Stevens Point!
Wait, whaaaat?
We sat down, had some tea & baklava, and chatted about his memories of visiting with his brother. One of his best memories? The mall in Appleton! Ha! (This was 25 years ago, before turkey had malls everywhere).
