tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post112598012907499384..comments2023-05-27T02:40:21.915-07:00Comments on oh, judy!: Fireflies and RunzasLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246546379295509018noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-67828497566868181662009-01-10T07:50:00.000-08:002009-01-10T07:50:00.000-08:00I was in Nebraska a few weeks ago and had a Runza....I was in Nebraska a few weeks ago and had a Runza. It was YUM, and it made me pine for the Midwest!!Miss Mountaineer and Mr. Huskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886687964779556856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126845443646435812005-09-15T21:37:00.000-07:002005-09-15T21:37:00.000-07:00This blog made me homesick...for ALIAS!!!Sorry, on...This blog made me homesick...for ALIAS!!!<BR/><BR/>Sorry, one-track mind right now...<BR/><BR/>But seriously, love your blogs as always!Haileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952482356525756638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126671393525273362005-09-13T21:16:00.000-07:002005-09-13T21:16:00.000-07:00Wow, that's one way to make alot of people feel li...Wow, that's one way to make alot of people feel like they might want to be from Nebraska. Here's one girl from Colorado--Vail, Colorado--saying right on. Be loud and be proud. Of course being proud of Vail seems a little snobby compared to the whole Nebraska thing...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738832359490302937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126569465943827012005-09-12T16:57:00.000-07:002005-09-12T16:57:00.000-07:00And Chris might back me up on this...but no self-r...And Chris might back me up on this...but no self-respecting Provoan would ever <I>ever</I> live in Orem. It's like another country.<BR/><BR/>To back Lisa up one more time (not like that!) today I was driving along 4th North and 275 West and THERE outside this little 20's bungalow, a big red flag with a big white "N" on it. I took a picture with my new cell phone. I could probably read the manual and email it, but I'm pretty sure you guys aren't going to make me prove it.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126453437389255452005-09-11T08:43:00.000-07:002005-09-11T08:43:00.000-07:00I actually agree with Carina. I think Utah's sort ...I actually agree with Carina. I think Utah's sort of nerdy, but I love Provo. You have to grow up here to understand it. <BR/><BR/>Provo isn't the self-righteous bog a lot of people say it is (see every other community adjoining Provo.) But as Carina says, you sort of have to grow up here to understand that.topher clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680856791698323760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126393153824041772005-09-10T15:59:00.000-07:002005-09-10T15:59:00.000-07:00Kactiguy needs to spill the beans on the location ...Kactiguy needs to spill the beans on the location of the firefly ranch in Utah. That would be a sellout! I'd love to see it. I grew up in Massachusetts and loved the fireflies there. I admit that I only sometimes say I'm from Utah. Other times it is Mass or Michigan. Guilty as charged. However, when traveling internationally it is actually kind of fun to say "I'm from Utah." It is much more fun than when I'm in the states and certainly more so than when I'm in Utah. I wonder if that's a common tendency?Vance Checkettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205524416175703198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126212491577299592005-09-08T13:48:00.000-07:002005-09-08T13:48:00.000-07:00I will say this for Nebraskans:The professor I TA'...I will say this for Nebraskans:<BR/>The professor I TA'd for at BYU was a native Nebraskan. Every Fall his mood would depend on how the Huskers did in their last game. He's been here for more than 20 years!Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126200902629525452005-09-08T10:35:00.000-07:002005-09-08T10:35:00.000-07:00Long time reader, first time commenter.... I loved...Long time reader, first time commenter.... <BR/>I loved this blog! We (husband and I) lived in Nebraska for five years for school and then work. We moved from there about 4 years ago. We were in Omaha and loved it there. Love the people, love the fireflies and cicadas and LOVED your description of game day and how a typical Nebraska mom dresses. It's right on. Two of my children were born in Nebraska, and I hope that they declare it loud and proud "born in Nebraska!" They're alternative is "I'm from Utah" since we are now in Salt Lake.... you can see the far superior choice! : )<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, it brought back happy memories. <BR/><BR/>ChelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126161348053424082005-09-07T23:35:00.000-07:002005-09-07T23:35:00.000-07:00I'm proud to say I'm a Utahn. Here's the thing, I...I'm proud to say I'm a Utahn. Here's the thing, I <I>have</I> lived in lots of places: Boston, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, that summer in Connecticut...and so, it's on that kind of authority that I can tell you, Utah is the best. I always claim it. <BR/><BR/>More specifically, I get defensive about Provo. It's like no place else. Those of you who just went to school here have no idea. I love it.<BR/><BR/>You can keep your Runzas, I'll take my 'smores and foil dinners up the canyon. Brand X burgers, El Azteca chimis, and Ream's 10 cent hot dogs on the Fourth of July.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126140756017065652005-09-07T17:52:00.000-07:002005-09-07T17:52:00.000-07:00I couldn't wait another day and went out for my fi...I couldn't wait another day and went out for my first Runza this evening. I blogged about it. <BR/><BR/>Hey, check out my blog about RUNZA weight loss debt control mortgage rates. :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327187018339417265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126107605004110092005-09-07T08:40:00.000-07:002005-09-07T08:40:00.000-07:00Thanks for the suggesion, Lisa! I'm sure I'll ord...Thanks for the suggesion, Lisa! I'm sure I'll order just that on my first trip to Runza. <BR/>Wendy...sounds great to me!<BR/>All of this runza talk is making me hungry!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327187018339417265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126095921879493252005-09-07T05:25:00.000-07:002005-09-07T05:25:00.000-07:00And me, Suzie!! in a blogging world kind of way. ...And me, Suzie!! in a blogging world kind of way. :)<BR/><BR/>Christy, I realize I have completely failed as a welcome to Nebraska committee member, how about Runzas with our Survivor premiere night???<BR/><BR/>I always thought the name Runza was kind of unfortunate, but it's a lot better than "hand pies" and "pasties".wendysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972358449380700170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126076440780153042005-09-07T00:00:00.000-07:002005-09-07T00:00:00.000-07:00Makes me sad I don't know anyone from Nebraska... ...Makes me sad I don't know anyone from Nebraska... except you, of course.Suzie Petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387520367654400467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126067746879336472005-09-06T21:35:00.000-07:002005-09-06T21:35:00.000-07:00Pandy--will you send me some frozen Runza's when ...Pandy--will you send me some frozen Runza's when you're in Lincoln? and also, Topher wants to know if you're calling in sick. . . oh, and say hi to EJ when you see him at the Coffee House and why can't we post on your blog, what are you--too cool for school?<BR/><BR/>I've always wondered where they came up with "Runza," but so long as it's not "hand pie," it doesn't really matter, does it?<BR/><BR/>Christy, might I make a suggestion? cheese Runza combo with a vanilla shake and a side of ranch dressing (to dip the crinkle fries in, silly).Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246546379295509018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126040810460103842005-09-06T14:06:00.000-07:002005-09-06T14:06:00.000-07:00You can only imagine the looks you get from Los An...You can only imagine the looks you get from Los Angeles hipsters when you say you are from Nebraska. I will never be a Californian. I'm going to be in Lincoln this weekend and can't WAIT for Yia Yia's pizza and the Coffee House! Yahooooo! Maybe a game of darts at Duffy's? Uh huh!avalentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897024896509761566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126031869585427702005-09-06T11:37:00.000-07:002005-09-06T11:37:00.000-07:00That's a good idea, smearing fireflies on the side...That's a good idea, smearing fireflies on the side walk to write your name.<BR/><BR/>I remember catching fireflies when we lived in TN but we just smeared them on our arms and face, which is much more gross come to think of it.<BR/><BR/>And I totally tell people I'm from Utah, I'm very proud of it. Even though I wasn't born in UT, I love it here. In fact at soccer camp my nickname was 'Utah' well, when they weren't calling me 'Kate the Great' that is. ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863864930713026735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126025679733765812005-09-06T09:54:00.000-07:002005-09-06T09:54:00.000-07:00L--Runza's are like Pasties, right? We need to fi...L--<BR/><BR/>Runza's are like Pasties, right? We need to find you a recipie lady...Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421106490759593190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126022566795474872005-09-06T09:02:00.000-07:002005-09-06T09:02:00.000-07:00I've lived in Nebraska since June (and I'll probab...I've lived in Nebraska since June (and I'll probably be here the rest of my natural life). I've been wanting to know what the heck "Runza" is. They're all over the place!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327187018339417265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126018943023402352005-09-06T08:02:00.000-07:002005-09-06T08:02:00.000-07:00I'm a Utahn, through and through. Or is it "an Uta...I'm a Utahn, through and through. <BR/><BR/>Or is it "an Utahn"?<BR/><BR/>I pretend I have fireflies by putting little candles in my trees. But they don't move. I often see little non-glowing lamperidae beetles (same family as the real deal) crawling on the grass and wish they were glowers.Lorienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960555507555058037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126018702113305562005-09-06T07:58:00.000-07:002005-09-06T07:58:00.000-07:00I remember the first time my kids saw fireflies, i...I remember the first time my kids saw fireflies, in NY, in the yard of the home I grew up in. They thought they were fairies. I have yet to teach them how to smear them on the sidewalk and then show off the glow on the bottom of their shoes. <BR/><BR/>There's a hometown eatery/joint called Johnny's Lunch that's always the first and last place I stop when visiting. There's always a long line and still, after about 70 years, you can only work there if you're related to Johnny. Most people don't like the food there if they're not from Jamestown, but hey - more for us. <BR/><BR/>Anyone ever heard of Beef on Wick?~j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02959570365515658547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126017578465378152005-09-06T07:39:00.000-07:002005-09-06T07:39:00.000-07:00I'm was born and raised in Utah. I'll most likly ...I'm was born and raised in Utah. I'll most likly die here. I did my short two year stint in North Carolina but I'm still a Utahn. Here is the good news. We have fireflies in Utah too. We have seen them up at the ranch. We even caught some and took them to the Bean Museum. One of the only recorded fireflies in the state. We will take you up there the next time we see some and you can smear your name on something.Kactiguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04266598831378871626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126016028409263462005-09-06T07:13:00.000-07:002005-09-06T07:13:00.000-07:00lisa,I have to say that I am proudly from Utah...(...lisa,<BR/>I have to say that I am proudly from Utah...(i would NOT want to claim New Jersey, for heavens sakes!) <BR/>Got to love the fireflies!C. Jane Kendrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480875440863002634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1126009666554062352005-09-06T05:27:00.000-07:002005-09-06T05:27:00.000-07:00AMEN, my Nebraska sista! And just so everyone els...AMEN, my Nebraska sista! And just so everyone else knows, you're hearing from the daughter of the woman that organizes the Nebraska reunion parties. They all get together in their red and shuck corn and chat about the good old days in Nebraska. <BR/>The cicadas are going crazy this year, I love it when it finally cools off in the evenings and you can sleep with the windows open while the cicadas lull you to sleep. <BR/>The tips of the trees are just beginning to change, I'll take some pictures and send them along when they are in their full show-off stage. <BR/>And don't forget the awesome road side farmers. The one I go to always has at least 10 people in line for the sweet corn!<BR/>Oh, and I'm sure you're Dad knows but CONGRESSMAN Tom Osborne is running for state GOVERNOR next year. Can you say a 98% win???? (Matt actually went down to the capital last weekend to be in a commercial for one of his campaign ads!)wendysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972358449380700170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1125990021055041802005-09-06T00:00:00.000-07:002005-09-06T00:00:00.000-07:00Love this blog entry. Makes a person wish he was f...Love this blog entry. Makes a person wish he was from Nebraska ... instead of from, um, all over.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18213341210745438505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13558624.post-1125988809136375882005-09-05T23:40:00.000-07:002005-09-05T23:40:00.000-07:00Nebraska sounds great. . . I mean, if James likes ...Nebraska sounds great. . . I mean, if James likes it. My mom makes something like a "runza" but she calls it a "hand pie." It's not clear whether she understands that the name renders it completely unappealing. <BR/><BR/>Born to hand pie, baby! I miss Nebraska too--for you.kacy faulconerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690060274994621199noreply@blogger.com