The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: american

  • My Dirty Little Secret

    Some people might say that this aversion of mine is un-American.

  • American Cruelty

    You have to eat or be eaten.

  • What Is a Typical American?

    Please know that we are not our politicians.

  • The Checkered Past of Public Libraries in America

    Libraries weren’t always the wonderful democratic institutions that they are today.

  • A Blanket Apology to Everyone on Earth

    Please forgive us, individually, even if you cannot forgive us collectively.

  • A Message to the World

    Hello. I’m an American. Never in my life did I imagine that I would say this, but I am ashamed of the state of my country. I am embarrassed at the face we are currently showing to the world. This is not who we are. Never again will I look at another country and assume…

  • Independence?

    I’m feeling particularly patriotic today, because marriage equality was recently made the law of the land here in the United States. Every once in a while, for all its flaws, this country gets it right. That makes me feel good. So, one of my traditions on Independence Day is that I take some time to…

  • Travel Restrictions

    Travel is my reason for being. Due to finances, I haven’t been able to leave the country in several years, but I have been to 19 other countries, and these experiences have been the high points in my life. I strongly encourage everyone to travel. It’s the only way you can truly have an open…

  • My Jacksonville to Seattle Odyssey—Part 4

    I had a lovely visit with my niece and her husband, and got to meet my grand nephews for the very first time. My nephew also stopped by. It was good to see them all. And then I was off yet again. Miles and miles of miles and miles. I find myself intentionally hitting the…

  • The Humor Spectrum

    When I was young I couldn’t stand British humor. I just didn’t get it. That left me feeling as if I were not in on the joke, and naturally I didn’t enjoy that. I avoided British humor for years. About a decade ago, though, I decided to give it another try, and now I love…