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"Also, as a school girl growing up in Texas, we studied Texas History from the 1st grade through the 7th grade. In the 8th grade, we were introduced to American History--I kid you not. I love Texas history--both the real stuff, and the folklore.

I have lived around the country and enjoyed most places where I have lived, but Texas is where I want to be. Texas is my home, I'm happy to be here now, and Texas is where I'll die. "

My brother-in-law (born in IN, raised in upstate NY, now residing in CA) cannot understand why Texas schools teach Texas history. He claims it's akin to brainwashing. I tell him it's a Texas thing and he wouldn't understand.

Since we're on the subject of the Lone Star State, I'd like to know if any of my fellow Texans get as annoyed as I do when people try to imitate our Texas drawl. It's not something that can be simply duplicated and it ticks me off when people try to do so. My mother-in-law had the audacity to ask me if I had a hard time learning to read and spell because I often drop the "g" at the end of words when I speak. I explained to her that I personally don't know of anyone who has had a problem with reading and spelling because of their Texas dialect. I've had to ask other in-laws not to correct my children when they use the phrase "fixin' to." My next step will be to tell them to stay the hell at home if they don't like the way we talk.

Oh well, at least they only come to visit and they eventually leave, which makes them Yankees instead of Damn Yankees.

I'd like to know if any of my fellow Texans get as annoyed as I do when people try to imitate our Texas drawl.

Its something that is done unconciously. At least in my case. We tend to mime or imitate naturally. When I travel and have been in some place a few days, it is not at all strange for people to tell me I have no Texas accent.