Ah, an East Coaster.

[She says this wryly, almost playfully.]

Well, thankfully for you, as a teacher in this state, I am well versed in the history. You can ask me anything about it too.

[why do you sound so proud... There's some chattering on the opposite street, some families, a Hispanic one, a Korean couple with their baby in a stroller, an everyday scene.]

I will say, that our weather in the winter is the best.