I Live in Fly-Over Country

During this past presidential campaign I kept on hearing this odd phrase being used by news networks like CNN and MSNBC, they kept repeating the phrase "fly-over country" , and speaking of the occupants of this place like they are some alien species, without human ideas and thoughts. So what exactly is "fly-over" country? We can look at it technically, as in, a place that is not a specific destination for great masses of people. Or , perhaps it means we are so far from an international airport that flights are already at their cruising altitude when they pass over? Huh. Well , I guess where I live, in central Pennsylvania, fits both criteria.

 I have not lived my entire life in "fly-over" country. I was born and raised in Northern NJ, which is basically an extension of New York City. My aspiration in life was to live and work in Manhattan, which I did for many years. And guess what? I found out city life is not all it's cracked up to be, living in a small space, always dealing with traffic, always waiting in line, it's even a chore to throw your garbage away!

I have lived in "fly-over" country 10 years now. I am very spoiled. My commute to work involves 2 traffic lights over 15 miles.
I hardly ever wait in line. My neighbors are not arms length (or less) away from me. Most people are nice, they smile and say hello. No-one gives you the finger while driving, no fighting over parking spaces in the mall.

I love "fly-over" country !!