Interesting Times
Much has changed in America since I was a kid in the mid twentieth century. My life as a free-range child felt absolutely carefree. The 4th of July was about patriotism, parades and picnics. Now I know the world is a more complicated place where consequences intrude on childhood. Still those early memories shape the core of my understanding of who we are as a nation.
A century ago my family came to the new world in the aftermath of war in Europe. They made a choice to give up lives in the old world not knowing what may come. That decision gave me my place as an American. Thank You.
Happy Birthday USA