Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Jul 1, 2010

Have I ever tell you this story?
Please let me know if I did, lol.
Happy 4th of July!

This sac of flour belongs to my Nonno. It was given to him by the Americans during War World II. My Nonno managed to take some solders out of town to the country house to rest. He received in return flour and some other goodies. Independence day reminds me of my Nonno's story and that the Americans came at the right time.

As we know America is the FREE Country and the LAND of OPPORTUNITIES because of long time ago on a 4th of July. My story been a immigrant is a little bit different then others and I am still thankful to be here and never regret it. I met Deano in Sicily, he was station in the Air Force, and with no intention in my part to fall in Love , since I was studying in a Language school and planning to work in Europe. After a couple of years of dating in Sicily, Dean and I got married in and .......not that simple!

Hours and hours in Los Angeles at the immigration center to get a work permit. Hours and hours and money to see the Jugde to show and proove that we were married for love. Months and months of waiting for me to receive my "Alien Registration Card"!

Two years later I have a Green Card, 9 years later I applied for my Citizenship. Not that simple! Waiting and waiting in the San Diego Office, more money and paperwork. I had to study about the Colonies, the Presidents, the Constitution, the Senate..... I Passed! I am a Citizen of the USA.
I love this Country and yes it is the Land of Opportunities, look at me I am a woodworker and proud of it!

Happy 4th of July, don't drink and drive.....

Ciao for now
Rita

9 comments:

  1. BEAUTIFUL post Rita! I think some of us that were born here often take than citizenship and freedom for granite. If I had to take that test today, I probably wouldn't have passed. What a perfect time to write and post your story. Hope you have a Happy 4th of July!

    Take care, Sue

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  2. What a beautiful story with a very Happy Ending!
    I'm so glad you went through all that to come here and to be part of my family.
    Hugz ..Love ..and Happy 4th of July!

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  3. You are so funny, I love your story...

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  4. LoVe your story Rita!!!

    Happy 4th to you and your family!!!

    ox,
    Joy~

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  5. Oh Rita, what a story! So special! I always wondered how you and Deano got together...and now I know.
    You have a happy 4th as well.
    hugs

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  6. No, I never heard that story. It is very interesting and sometimes we don't realize how lucky we are to be born here instead of jumping through hoops to became a citizen. I love the flour bag and it's history.

    Don't text and drive either :}

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  7. Great story! Happy 4th to you and your family!

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  8. It's so delightful to read how happy you are to be an American citizen and still how proud you are of your Italian heritage!! What a beautiful gift to your children!

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  9. Oh my gosh! How amazing...I'm all teary eyed! You go Miss Woodworker!!!!

    m ^..^

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