Happy 4th of July! America is the best when we celebrate our freedom, diversity, and independence. America is doing something right, because people still take the journey and sometimes risks of emigrating here.
Love this! I too love our country and can’t stand that the MAGA crowd feels like they own patriotism (which is really nationalism like you describe). I supported my husband through his 20 years in the Navy, we got married on the top of his submarine on July 4th 20 years ago, and our first dog’s name was Liberty so they can spare me on the being more patriotic nonsense.
Thank you for reminding me that there's a lot to love about the U.S. I'm an American living in France, and I often feel torn between horror at what's happening at home and a deep longing to return. I look forward to reading your book — I think it's just what I need now!
Truly one of your best pieces of writing. I laughed. I got chills. I learned something. Thank you for all you do in educating and entertaining.
Happy 4th of July! America is the best when we celebrate our freedom, diversity, and independence. America is doing something right, because people still take the journey and sometimes risks of emigrating here.
Love this! I too love our country and can’t stand that the MAGA crowd feels like they own patriotism (which is really nationalism like you describe). I supported my husband through his 20 years in the Navy, we got married on the top of his submarine on July 4th 20 years ago, and our first dog’s name was Liberty so they can spare me on the being more patriotic nonsense.
Thank you for reminding me that there's a lot to love about the U.S. I'm an American living in France, and I often feel torn between horror at what's happening at home and a deep longing to return. I look forward to reading your book — I think it's just what I need now!
I hate root beer, but I love that my greatnanny used to make it & one batch blew up. I also love this whole essay!
Lolol. Cream soda? I love love root beer, it was not rhetorical!