Recently 2 of my sons best friends have let him know that they are moving out to North Dakota to work in the oil fields. Fed up with the lack of work available here in California, the mantra is no longer "Go West Young Man! Go West!", but now has become "Go to North Dakota!". I wish them all well. Someday they will be telling their grandchildren what brought them out there, and unlike their forefathers it won't be "gold" or "the warm weather" or "the beaches", but instead the answer will be simply: "work".
North Dakota has tapped into its natural resources and is doing so well it is considering the unthinkable, ending property taxes. North Dakota also is becoming the new "Silicon Prairie" since software and help-desks can be developed anywhere. For those who are willing to work and live simply its the best of all worlds. Sure your 2000 miles from the nearest ocean beach, but here you can afford a house and know that your children will be well taken care of.
To me North Dakota is leading the new state revolution and hopefully it catches on.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your MIND
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