Washington State (OT)

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Washington State.Once upon a time, God was missing for six days. Eventually,

, the archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of

God. " Where have you been? " God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction, and proudly

pointed downwards through the clouds, " Look, . Look what I've made. "

Archangel looked puzzled, and said, " What is it? " " It's a planet, "

replied God, " and I've put Life on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going

to be a great place of balance. " " Balance? " inquired , still confused.

God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. " For example, northern

Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth, while southern Europe is

going to be poor. Over there I've placed a continent of white people, and over

there is a continent of black people. " Balance in all things, " God continued

pointing to different countries. " This one will be extremely hot, while this one

will be very cold and covered in ice. " The Archangel,

impressed by God's work, then pointed to a land mass and said, " What's that

one? " " Ah, " said God " That's Washington State, the most glorious place on earth.

There are beautiful streams, hills, and forests. The people from Washington

State are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent, and humorous, and they are

going to be found traveling the world. They will be extremely sociable,

hardworking, high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as

diplomats, and carriers of peace. " gasped in wonder and admiration, but

then proclaimed, " What about balance, God? You said there would be balance. " God

smiled, " There is another Washington...wait until you see the idiots I put

there. "

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "