Let's Understand Each Other
I like to learn about other cultures and ethic groups. I've learned (a little) about mine--and I'm proud to be German, Norwegian, Swedish, Irish, French, Cherokee (on mother's side) and who knows what else.*

I come from a long line of rowdy people that drink beer, sail, love their saunas, drink whiskey, make fine cheese and so on.

It has occured to me if we all have a little inkling of where we come from, the world would be a better place. I'm of the opinion that we should always be proud of where we came from. We should celebrate our differences, not tear each other apart.

So...if you would, please tell me one or two things about your culture/ethnicity that you'd like other people to know. I think the world can use some understanding now.

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*I do know that my paternal great grandmother was a mail order bride from Lappland...after great grandpappy's first wife died in childbirth. He needed a woman to take care of his remaining children--and didn't waste any time in 'sending' for her. And I think he wanted more children anyhow.

Life was hard on the plains of South Dakota in those days.