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22314 posts
10/7/2011 10:53 am

My Country - North America

I have always had difficulty defining "My county" as like many these days I am a multi-national.

I am an American citizen by birth, born in Augusta Ga., primarily because that is where my mother happened to be when I entered this reality.

When I was 6 weeks old my parents brought me north to my Grandparents dairy farm in MA, where I remained in their care for my first 11 years. They were Italian immigrants who became citizens but always considered us Italian and maintained the culture.

The rest of my growing up years were divided between MA , NY, and WI. Once on my own I lived in FL for a time then back to MA for grad school. Once that was completed I moved to Toronto for a few years, then here to SoCal. After retirement I took to living in Mexico part time. All this mixed with return visits to Europe and my "roots"

You could say I am a woman without a country but I prefer to see myself as a Complete American.

The photo is a classic that depicts this.

Spiritwoman ^i^

Abelle2 83F

31245 posts
10/7/2011 2:22 pm

Yes, it does sound as if you are a child of the world! Love the quilt!!

spiritwoman45 replies on 10/8/2011 9:17 am:
Thank you. I would have taken a real pic of the earth but NASA refused to take me up.

gentleben 83M

10/7/2011 2:33 pm

Hi there. Like Bill, I believe your handiwork does depict a person of many cultures.....a great shot. Thank you for sharing.

"Life isn't fair, but it beats whatever comes in second." -- Gentleben

spiritwoman45 replies on 10/7/2011 9:18 pm:
thank you. I am one of those folks who just can't experience enough of other cultures.

GLUMO 90F

9748 posts
10/7/2011 3:53 pm

Very interesting, Spirit. It's a mixed culture. Thanks for sharing this part of your life.

Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)

spiritwoman45 replies on 10/7/2011 9:20 pm:
You are welcome - I enjoy sharing and learning.

Simpleladyb2 74F

14822 posts
10/7/2011 3:57 pm

I am happy to know that your siblings were from Italy.

Your photo says much.

Thanks for sharing!

"The only way to have a friend is to be one."

spiritwoman45 replies on 10/7/2011 9:22 pm:
yes - I am one of the few Americans who are fortunate to know where they came from. My ancestors lived in the same areas for centuries.

ltw222 75M

7793 posts
10/7/2011 4:23 pm

Hi spiritwoman,

Nice narrative and thoughts. I guess your picture shows that we should celebrate the world.

Lee

Live today as if it is your last
For tomorrow will soon be in the past

spiritwoman45 replies on 10/7/2011 9:23 pm:
I think so. The world is such an amazing place with so many wonderful things to experience.

Hawkslayer 88M

13349 posts
10/7/2011 5:31 pm

I've seen the quilt somewhere before. Nice picture and narrative.

Alfie...

It only takes a drop of ink to make a million people think. There are many stories.

spiritwoman45 replies on 10/7/2011 9:26 pm:
It is a common logo in Mexico and Tussemussie added that it is also a girl scout logo. Must have a common origin.

Skipper_too 68G

10/7/2011 7:59 pm

I enjoyed both your narrative and your photograph. We are all citizens of this earth.

spiritwoman45 replies on 10/8/2011 9:12 am:
We are - and need to remember that as the earth is truly mother to all.