TheWiseOldFart

First, the truth. I started planning this article before I learned that there is a real movement right now in the Golden Stated to secede from Trump’s Disunited States. My family moved from Lewiston, Idaho, to Los Angeles, California, in 1952, just a month or two before my sixth birthday. Our first ‘home’ was on Venice Beach. I immediately fell in love with the Pacific Ocean. As I grew and learned more about the state in which I lived, I became fascinated and excited. Within 163,696 square miles, 760 mile long and 250 miles wide existed everything a human being might desire. From oceans to mountains and deserts, from snow skiing to surfing, hunting, fishing, nightlife, art, and a diverse population, there was no need to visit any other state. Central California is an agricultural treasure chest. Industry is plentiful near its three major cities, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The entertainment industry is one of the largest sources of income in our nation. For tourists, for...