No Place Like Texas

I've been in Texas for the past few days. My father-in-law is in the hospital in Temple, Texas so I've been here with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Being here reminds me of what I've always loved about Texas: The people. I met very friendly people wherever I've traveled, but there's something special about Texans. I think part of it is the soft Texas drawl, but the people are the friendliest people I've ever met. And they are HUGE football fans. There are only 2 seasons in Texas: football and spring football! There's also the food. I had dinner at the Chatterbox Cafe the other night. It was in a small, SMALL town and I had fried catfish. Salad was served in bowls and the dressing in a squeeze bottle. There were all sorts of plaques and banners on the walls. It was your typicall small town cafe. Yesterday I ate at the Cotton Patch Cafe and ate chicken fried steak with cream gravy. It was so good. You can find this kind of food all through the south. I love the people, but I love the food, too! The one thing I haven't indulged in is dessert. No cobbler or pie. I know I wouldn't be able to stop if I ate one dessert! But if you're ever in Texas, please have the warm cobbler with ice cream on top. Even though I'm here under sad circumstances, I'm glad it's Texas. If I stay any longer I'll be as big as a house!