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Spoons

Posted on February 15, 2017 by joanneeddy

“When you are more fortunate than others, it is better to build a longer table than a taller fence.” Author unknown Those of you who follow me know that my grandparents came from Poland. For anyone who has just happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Writings by Wordsmiths and Others | Tagged a view of building the wall, America, American immigration, Anti immigrant views, build a longer table instead of a taller fence, building the wall, Card game of spoon, Competition, competition for resources, disappearing blue collar jobs, Immigrants, immigration, limited resources, Spoons | 21 Comments

Mother of Exiles – An Old Immigrant Tale

Posted on November 2, 2014 by joanneeddy

On October 27, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated. On it’s base is a bronze plaque with this poem, of which only a few lines are now remembered…except in the hearts of all the immigrants who came through Ellis Island…or … Continue reading →

Posted in Writings by Wordsmiths and Others | Tagged America, coming to America, Ellis Island, Emma Lazarus, Immigrants, immigrating to America, immigration, Mother of Exiles, On Being an Immigrant American, Polish Americans, Polish Immigrants, the Melting Pot, The New Colossus, The Statue of Liberty | 7 Comments

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