As still fairly new Americans-back-in-America, we are basking in our status as patriots as opposed to
ex-patriots, a title I've never quite understood for Americans living abroad. (So we lived in another country for a time. It's not like we abandoned ship or anything, but whatever.)
Amid our sense of patriotism, we find ourselves wrapped up in current politics more than ever before and are stoked about this:
Along with our hearty helping of national patriotism, we're beginning to sample the local patriotism here in Texas.
Matt has an official TX driver's license.
Our van has converted too with new plates.
The Sequoia and I go in for our makeovers on Friday.
And we all laughed right out loud when Garrett told us that every morning in school they say the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Pledge to Texas.
These people are SERIOUS about patriotism.
**Late addition** Matt wanted me to clarify some statements:
1) I misspelled ex-patriate. Maybe the correct spelling makes it sound a little less un-American?
2) We are STOKED about the enthusiasm Palin has brought to the Republican party. Honestly, McCain has never been our favorite. We wanted Romney. We like Palin though, and have a lot of respect for the woman. With feel much better now about our options going to the polls.
We are, however, getting a little tired of hearing the same soundbites from both campaigns, and want to start hearing more about the real issues.
Okay. Enough on that. On to the storm that's brewing...
6 comments:
It's so true. People give Texans a hard time for being so proud of Texas, but I've decided it's just that they're so darn proud of EVERYTHING they're affiliated with. We just don't laugh at them for being patriotic towards America, only for being "way too proud of Texas."
I think Texas is blessed to have you in their state. My brother and his family and my sister and her husband live in the Houston area. Good luck in the Lone Star State!
Ya gotta love Texas. It cracks me up how much people love Texas, but then I moved here and fell in love too. I think everyone should love their state as much as Texans.
Not so excited about McCain, but I'm liking Palin...so far. Miss Romney so so so much.
I can not wait to call myself a Texan!! And we too are very excited about McCain VP pick we are sooo glad that finally an Alaskan might make it to the White House, we are very fond of Alaska, my heart will always be there!! I am a lot more excited to vote now, and what a speech she gave!! We love her!!
Just for the record, ) agree 100% with this post. I wish Sarah Palin and I were next door neighbors.
Mary- this is totally random, but every time I see Sarah Palin I think of you. I think you two could be twins!!!
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