Proud to be an American

Just a short note today.

I am really proud to be an American.  In spite of the incessantly negative reports on the news, whether it be COVID19 or politics, or whatever, our fellow citizens are (in the main) behaving with dignity and courtesy.

Folks politely and quietly line up at the grocery store, maintaining their social distance.  We see far more people out walking in our neighborhood, nodding and waving at others.  We are seeing more walkers in one day than we we used to see in a month.  And no one is behaving like a flaming dumb ass.

As see throughout the history of this great nation, American citizens stand up when the need is the greatest. 

So, don't let all the reports about the flaming dumb asses convince you the country has gone to hell in a hand basket.  Don't listen to the so-called celebrities and worthless politicians.  Sure, these are challenging times and more sacrifice will be called for from all of us.  But we can and will persevere.

Wave at your neighbors as they walk by.  Appreciate the courtesy seen at the grocery store.  

And be thankful you are an American.