‘I Lift My Lamp Beside the Golden Door’ - And the Pursuit of Happiness Blog

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I came to America in a car. From Canada.

I became American in the country’s least popular year following 9/11. I gave up Canadian health care. it’s got tsuris, sure. But it’s a great place that still has some sense of possibility. And so much abundance. And great artists like you. Thanks Maira.