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A perfectly dusted bowl of Puppy Chow.
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A long, slow pull of cheese from a fried cheese curd.
3.
A nearly empty road with what could be tornado weather up ahead.
4.
Some still, clear Lake Erie water — for all those people who think the ocean is better.
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And a toasted s'more, roasted over a proper bonfire, to finish out the day.
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A color-coordinated game of cornhole.
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The first crunchy leaves of autumn...
8.
...and the first big winter snowfall.
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Nothing's better than a lush, green summer corn maze.
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Except maybe an autumn pumpkin patch, right before Halloween.
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A colorful look at summer's best destination, aka Cedar Point.
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A huge, delicious piece of deep dish pizza — aka the only kind of pizza that matters.
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The only kitchen staple you'll ever need.
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And the only pop you'll ever want.
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A jar of fireflies you lovingly caught one spring evening (and lovingly released, of course).
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A ticket to the state fair.
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And the golden, fried funnel cake you'll surely eat there.
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Or something saltier, if you prefer.
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A big, juicy burger from Steak 'n Shake with all the appropriate fixings.
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A cool cup of Caribou Coffee, which you prefer over Starbucks any day.
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A perfectly symmetrical Dairy Queen cone.
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A refreshing Leinenkugel's on a hot summer day.
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And, of course, a Friday Fish Fry to finish off your week. You deserve it.
