Independence Day is a reminder that America is not the project of any one person. The single most powerful word in our democracy is the word ‘We.’ ‘We The People.’ ‘We Shall Overcome.’ ‘Yes We Can.’ America is owned by no one. It belongs to all citizens. And at this moment in history—when core democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack, when too many people around the world have become cynical and disengaged—now is precisely the time to ask ourselves tough questions about how we can build our democracies and make them work in meaningful and practical ways for ordinary people.
Motivated by financial troubles, Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” during his nighttime walks around London.
Next time you’re struggling with bills, may we recommend a quick jaunt around the 1840’s Kent countryside?
What a wonderful opportunity to reunite with my former @InfAtEd@EdinburghUni PhD classmate Daniela Carbognin @danicarbognin and to spend some time with her beautiful family. Daniela is a true Renaissance woman with such an amazing range of talent.