well educated, plenty of life experiences, and now that I'm raising a grandaughter, I'm discovering I have a lot more to learn. I don't think I was born patriotic, but it doesn't take a Phd. to know that I live in the best of all possible worlds, and I don't like it when freeloaders come here and don't appreciate the opportunities they find ...which is a lot more than what they had.

I thnk God each day for our wonderful troops whose sacrifices make my life a lot more secure.