Happy Birthday America! (And Book Recommendation)

Dear USA, happy birthday!

In addition to congratulating you on your independence and also helping to inspire democracy as a viable form of government around the world, I’d like to recommend a book I think you’ll enjoy, “People’s History Of The United States” by Howard Zinn. Many of you may have read it before, but if you haven’t, it’s a very inspiring look from the perspective of regular folks and their role in pivotal moments in U.S. history rather than just the stories of Presidents and other “leaders”.

Enjoy your day, wear sunscreen, and please don’t blow off your fingers with fireworks!

Best,

SJ

Happy Canada Day! Joyeuse Fête du Canada!

To all my Canadian brothers and sisters around the world, happy Canada Day!

I know I just posted a live Neil Young video yesterday, but not only does this video have Neil Young, it also has the The Band, AND Joni Mitchell singing backing vocals offstage. It doesn’t get much more Canadian than that. OH!, and they’re singing ‘Helpless’.

“There is a town in north Ontario, with dream comfort, memory to spare…”

Enjoy!

SJ