Here in the Midwest, we believe results matter words mean things what you do is more important than what you say you should work for a living ties are rather goofy how you drive is more important than what you drive most things aren’t really all that complicated beef is okay, as long as it is not in moderation "please" and "thank you" are important most environmentalists build their houses out of trees mowing your own lawn is worth it animal rights people wear leather shoes respect for animals should be a given tofu is even goofier than ties you can know what time it is with a Timex or a Rolex and, better isn’t always new But despite all that, we’re still pretty darned creative.