Iowa

It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister.

~ Pauline Phillips

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Leslie:  I was working on a crossword puzzle and the clue was “Heart of the Midwest.” 

Me:  I hope you got it.

Leslie:  I got it.

Me:  I bet it was Iowa.

Leslie:  It was Iowa.

Me:  Of course there aren’t that many 4-letter states in the Midwest.

Leslie: Ohio.

Me: (silence)

Leslie:  Of course that’s not really the heart of the Midwest.

Me:  No.  I think it’s more the spleen of the Midwest.