This is beautiful, thoughtful, and well written. I was lucky enough to be among the friends who were there with you on that magical day when our country became your country too. And I have never seen - nor cried - so many happy tears. If anyone who reads this has a chance - ever - to attend a citizenship ceremony anywhere in this country they should go. It is an experience like nothing else - and it will give you hope - in spite of all the craziness going on around us.
But I also agree that what we do here has consequences far beyond our borders, and we must be diligent. I too fear that we are headed into a particularly turbulent time. We must hold steady, remember who we are, stay clear eyed, and strong.
This is beautiful, thoughtful, and well written. I was lucky enough to be among the friends who were there with you on that magical day when our country became your country too. And I have never seen - nor cried - so many happy tears. If anyone who reads this has a chance - ever - to attend a citizenship ceremony anywhere in this country they should go. It is an experience like nothing else - and it will give you hope - in spite of all the craziness going on around us.
But I also agree that what we do here has consequences far beyond our borders, and we must be diligent. I too fear that we are headed into a particularly turbulent time. We must hold steady, remember who we are, stay clear eyed, and strong.
Looking forward to this series, Dr. W. 🙏
Why thank you! Yeah - what a fun and hopeful day that was a couple of years ago! And yes....hold steady....might want to wear a seatbelt too.