When my family moved to Canada in 1967 (as I think I have recounted before) we were asked, during the process of becoming landed immigrants, what our nationality was. We (or rather, my parents; I was only eight and had little to do with the process) replied that we were American. We were told we …
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Willett of the Day: Marinus Willett, Revolutionary War Hero
When my family moved to Canada in 1967 (as I think I have recounted before) we were asked, during the process of becoming landed immigrants, what our nationality was. We (or rather, my parents; I was only eight and had little to do with the process) replied that we were American. We were told we …
Happy Independence Day!
“And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there…”* Happy July 4 to all my American friends, readers and family! (OK, technically this photo was taken on Canada Day, not July 4, but fireworks is fireworks, and you couldn’t ask for a better …

