As I get ready for the House party/Potluck later in the day, I am reminded of the wonderful melting pot this country has always been, and continues to be. Our founding fathers were pretty much a "white bread" bunch, identical in appearance to the Englishmen they declared independence from.
Over the centuries, the look and feel of the country has changed and been strengthened by newcomers from a variety of other lands. Our local demographics have changed, and continue to change, as new citizens join us.
Nowhere was this more visible than my last open houses, where most of the young families were originally from other countries. They were looking for a home in a good school district where they can raise their children and live the "American Dream."
The Spirit of the Fourth lives on.
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