National Holiday

Yesterday was our National Holiday, and among countless mattress, cameras and swimsuit sales ads, I asked my wife if she felt more American than French or vice-versa.

She replied, “Neither.” I have to say that I feel just the same way and see myself more as a citizen of planet earth, rather than pledging my allegiance to any country in particular.

My view of belonging and my deep loyalty goes to our border-less blue earth and, by extension, to our immense and unfathomable universe.

I belong to that dimension and this what I call my true homeland.

So much for patriotism. Yes, I do enjoy Park City and love my native spot in the French Alps too, but that has nothing to with patriotism. It’s simply tribal.