I loved growing up in Pennsylvania. Of course that was as a kid, so my perspective was different than as an adult. As an adult I've lived in Texas ever since and I like it here. Of course, I miss real Italian bread, but otherwise Texas is a great place. It does get pretty hot though, but the winters are quite mild. Here we have a sales tax, but no state property or income tax. Gasoline is taxed at 20 cents per gallon though. The highways are outstanding and colleges are aplenty. The population continues to expand and business opportunities and careers are the best.