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I am from Bud and Joan, Anthony and Karla, Kurt and Kristi

From the Ozark Mountains and rural farmlands of central Indiana

From large cornfields and smooth lakes filled with fish

I am from pasta eaters, dear eaters, rabbit and beef eaters

I’m from peacefulness, perseverance, sensuality, and strength

From adventure seeking Sicilians looking for a way to fit in in aftermath the WWII

I’m from “You look so thin, you need to eat.” And “Get off you butt and be useful” and “no pain no gain” and “stupid is as stupid does”

I’m from lets all get together Roman Catholics, and from hardworking peaceful Methodists

From ranchers, soldiers, doctors and nurses

I’m from Schwin mountain bike, 1992 red jeep wrangler, and My Cousin Vinny

I’m from Cows, big dogs, rolling green hills, Starry skies and butter-skotch colored wheat fields

I’m from oak pine, wheat and corn

From Frank Sinatra, Jonny Cash, and Celine Dion

My own winding path filled with men in work boots, and woman making their own marks in the world

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I am from Tina and Tonie, Toni and Bruce. From the Grand Strand and the Sandhills of South Carolina. From the clay roads and the fields of grass where rabbits meet in the morning. I am from watermelon eaters, hush-puppy poppers, and barbeque eaters I’m from braveness, happiness and laborness From intense labor in the hot fields of the Carolina I’m from “spell the first three letters of assumption, everyone has one” and “You can wish in one hand and do something else in the other, which one is going to fill up first.” and “Take three seconds before you say something, then say what you are going to say.” I’m from Christian good doers and Catholic church goers From farmers, soldiers, and tobacco growers From hot wheel cars, Ford F-250, and I, Robot I’m from Ginnys, grazing deer, and starry nights over the field. I’m from cotton and tobacco plants, pine trees and oak trees From Temptations, Young Jeezy and Journey My own fast running and relaxing music upstairs

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I am from rolling green hills and rainy days

I am from work, labor and pain

I am from cows, goats and sheep

I am from grain, potatoes, milk and cheese

I am from smiling faces telling stories over dinner

I am from the deep, rich smell of peat permeating through a thatched roof house

I am from thick dark hair that always does what it wants

I am from the will to protect my land and heritage

I am from opportunity

I am from faith and fortune

I am from a metropolis made of stone and steel

I am from the millions of people who built it

I am from the millions of people who suffered for it

I am from family, nationality and heritage.

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I am from Tracie and Mark, Mary Ann and Herald, Hellen

and Tommy

From the sandy beaches, and the everglades of

Florida

From lazy summers of warm beaches, and waters filled with

wild life

I am from coffee cake eaters, pumpkin seed eaters, and intense turkey

makers

I’m from kindness, craziness, shyness, and

hard workers

From delivering food to troops in world war

two

I’m from “ Small things come in big packages” and “ Treat others the way you wan to be treated” and “Where’s the other one that looks like me?”

I’m from non practicing catholics

From dealership owners, builder and developer, travel agent, marketing director, and brick layers

I’m from anything batman, Ipod, and Honda

fit sport

I’m from silly puppies, the Gulf of Mexico, sea turtles, three muskateer chocolate bars, and cool days in Disney

I’m from sea oats, oranges trees, and

palm trees

From Tyler Shields, Carla Bruni, and J.K Rolling

From never ending summer days, to difficult work and business

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I am from Tracie and Mark, Mary Ann and Herald, Hellen

and Tommy

From the sandy beaches, and the everglades of

Florida

From lazy summers of warm beaches, and waters filled with

wild life

I am from coffee cake eaters, pumpkin seed eaters, and intense turkey

makers

I’m from kindness, craziness, shyness, and

hard workers

From delivering food to troops in world war

two

I’m from “ Small things come in big packages” and “ Treat others the way you wan to be treated” and “Where’s the other one that looks like me?”

I’m from non practicing catholics

From dealership owners, builder and developer, travel agent, marketing director, and brick layers

I’m from anything batman, Ipod, and Honda

fit sport

I’m from silly puppies, the Gulf of Mexico, sea turtles, three muskateer chocolate bars, and cool days in Disney

I’m from sea oats, oranges trees, and

palm trees

From Tyler Shields, Carla Bruni, and J.K Rolling

From never ending summer days, to difficult work and business

I am from Mike and Lisa, John and Kelly, Maury and Sue

From the mountains of Washington and the rolling hills of Ohio.

From snow covered peaks and everlasting farmland covered with corn and soybeans

I am from steak eaters, chicken eaters, and vegetable  eaters.

I’m from speediness, determineness, gritity, and resilientness.

From where success is only based on the limits set upon oneself

I’m from “Where one must learn to reset expectations positiveley” ” always find the positive in a negative situation ”

I’m from when times get tough have faith in the Lord, Family comes first.

From farmers, businessmen, coaches, and teachers.

I’m from hockey stick, suburban, and Miracle.

I’m from dogs , mountain lions, mountains, the milky way, and scoring a game winning goal

I’m from wheatland and creeks, hillsides and cornfields

From Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, and George Strait

My own life journey unfolding against life lessons and decisions

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I am from Dominique and Cyril, Raymond and Natan, Yvette and Andre.

From the white sandy beaches of  Sarasota in the sunshine state.

From the home of the Ringling circus and museum.

I am from Chocolate, Cheese, and Meat eaters.

I’m from craziness, humor, generosity, and sensibility.

From first generation immigrant intense hard workers

I’m from “Nothing is impossible”, “Believe in your self”, If you try hard enough you will succeed”, and Don’t Stop Believin’.

I’m from witty, humorous, and happy Jews.

From Jewelers, Social workers, and entrepreneur.

I’m from Jet Ski, SUV, and ESPN.

I’m from Giraffe, leopard, the big dipper.

I’m from Pearls and diamonds. Gold and Silver.

from Cyril Israileff and Dominique Jerry Israileff

My own dream basketball game with a team consisted of my brothers.

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I am from Maggie and Fred, ben and Elsie, Joe and Carol

From sunny Florida and farmland Illinois

Crashing coastal beaches and windy chicago streets

I am from potato-eaters, hash-eaters, devourers of grits.

From political correctness, sarcasm, laziness, and humor

A good ol’ southern family and some damn Yankees.

I’m from grammar jokes, “It’s all good,” and “You’ll put your eye out!”

Every Sunday Catholic church-goers, no meat on Fridays, but everyday’s drinking day-ers.

Teachers, doctors, principals, and engineers.

From stuffed animals, Oldsmobile Station Wagons and Stairway to Heaven

Hatchling turtles,scittering armadillos and faint shooting stars on light-polluted skies.

I’m from weeping willow trees on lonely hills, and towering sunflowers basking in the light.

From John Steinbeck, John Lennon and Bob Marley.

My own intricate piece of art, sketched on a pad, unfamiliar, yet blissfully relaxed.

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Thanks to Ariana for her work making this podcast. Nicely done. Take some time to listen to the remainder which got cut short in class today. Nice summary, Ariana.

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I am from Peggy and Stan, Sandy and Howard, Sally and Ted.

From the small state of Delaware and the subdivisions in Pennsylvania

From changing seasons to battle grounds (gun)

I am from Matzoh ball soup and Philly cheese steaks

I’m from loudness, sensitivity, and kindness

From hard workers and goof balls getting back up when times are rough

I’m from “family will be there forever friends come and go” and “keep your elbow off the table, put your napkin in your lap” and “work hard now it will pay off later” and “be home on time, keep in touch.”

I’m from services only on high holidays Jews, Hanukkah and Christmas in December

From teachers, chemists, and lawyers.

I’m from American girl dolls. Playing school. And Barbie jeeps

I’m from dachunds, labs, bichons, hamsters, gold fish, and lightning bugs in the summer night fields of the north

I’m from cornfields and apple trees

From Radio Disney, Nick at Night, and Taylor Swift

My own spool of yarn unrolling, weaving into, and creating new patterns adding my own square to the fabric of my family.

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