Here in America it’s Labor Day. Typically, we endeavor to not labor at all on this fine day, unless you count bending one’s elbow to drink beer or manning a grill. Which I do not. Count, I mean.…
Heaven Help Me
I live in the United States of America. It ain’t perfect, and I don’t pretend it is. And while I am American, I happen to love, love, love the world. I travel when I can and I…
Happy Berf-day, A-murr-i-ca!
Happy 239th Birthday! I swear, you don’t look a day over 200. Make a wish, America…
One For You, Nineteen For Me
It’s Tax Day here in America. And that means a lot of last-minute filings for loads of people. If you’re one of the lucky ducks getting a refund, you may have filed already so that you can…
Election Day!
Okay, America. Time for us to exercise our voting privileges. I studied my voter guide (and other resources) this weekend and will be making my way to my designated polling place. If you are a registered voter…
Voting Hangover
So I was up late last night, following the U.S. elections. I’m dragging this morning, friends. Can you say, “Champagne?” Our Democracy is one of the beautiful things about America. One of many. I’m going back…
Civics (And I Ain’t Talking Cars…)
When I was in 8th grade, I was required (along with all the other people in my grade) to take a civics class. Other than learning the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (which I’d already memorized from Saturday…