Welcome back to my blog – thank you sincerely for visiting and commenting. I am interested in your thoughts about this new category and your feedback.
My blog has a number of categories and I decided I wanted to start one called ” O Canada” – so I have and this my second post for this category.
Canada shares North America with the United States (USA) and we share many commonalities but also differences which make us unlike each other but also similar.
Today my message is that Canada and USA are different but we are close – in more ways than just geography.
I was interested to learn that my family tree is on both sides of the 49th parallel. Norwegian brothers arrived in New York a long time ago and some went north to Canada, and some settled in Canada. A few of those relatives I know, and unfortunately most I do not. It would be awesome to learn more about them.
I was born here, in a small town in Saskatchewan, I have lived in two provinces and sleep best when I am in Canada. I have lived in small towns, and in a metropolitan city – and wherever I lived I felt fortunate.
I believe that Canada and Canadians are very special. There is much to like, love and appreciate here as there is in countries all around the globe.
I love Canada and it is my home.
Since many people who visit my blog are not from Canada – I hope you will enjoy these posts as you perhaps learn a little more about Canada, and of course that includes my USA “cousins” who I hope will enjoy these posts.
Canadians and Americans have a close friendship and may it ever prosper and most USA presidents have shared positively, as did President John Kennedy – his words are below.
“Je me sens vraiment entre amis. (I feel that I am truly among friends.)”
“Nearly forty years ago, a distinguished Prime Minister of this country … said, ‘They may not be angels but they are at least our friends.’I must say that I do not think that we probably demonstrated in that forty years that we are angels yet, but I hope we have demonstrated that we are at least friends.”
“Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder.”
- President John Kennedy
Tom Brokaw explained in February 2010 the relationship between Canada and The United States, in a pre-recorded short film that aired on NBC, prior to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Feb. 12th, 2010.
I hope you enjoy the short film as I did.
Many Canadians are from other countries, my family heritage is Norwegian and Ukrainian – both countries I have yet to visit.
My family were homesteaders and worked hard on the prairies and I am grateful they had the courage, and resolve to come to this great country.
There are many great countries in the world and wherever you call home – I send you my sincere wishes for good health and happiness. – David
Life and Random Thinking 
O Canada! This is a great subject for your blog. I always enjoy learning more about my northern neighbors. I think our ancestors, the first to come to the New World, had many similarities of character–strength, endurance, and a desire for adventure. I love the picture of you, your son, and the Canadian flag.
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I am smiling Linda because of your comment. That photo is a few years old but I love it. I know the video was a tad long but I blame NBC. 🙂 – David
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Wonderful! I love Canada.
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Thank you Cindy! Even though I have fallen off in watching hockey I had to tune in to cheer for the Canucks tonight in game 1. After all ” we are all Canucks”. ♥
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David, I love your line, “I sleep best when I am in Canada.” Me, too! I look forward to reading more of these posts.
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Thanks Jane, it’s funny how crossing the border releases a little tension inside me but it’s the truth. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. – David
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Maybe it’s just a “it’s good to be home feeling”, but I agree.
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I too am Canadian and proud of it. This was an excellent post and an exceptional video. Thank you for sharing.
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♥ Thank you for your comment and watching the video – it was long so I was hesitant about including it but it was very professionally done. I hope you like the next post also. – David
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Very well said Dave.
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Thank you Ernie – looking forward to our next visit.
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I think a blog featuring Canada is a great idea!
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Thank you Debra – I hope you enjoying these posts. A very nice version of our national anthem O Canada was sung by The Nylons – it sounds awesome. I hope you are enjoying spring so far ! – David
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Hi David,
Great category! Great post!
I do love Canada and all my Canadian friends. I have been to a couple of places, but I hope to see more of Canada in the future.
Blessings to you!!
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Blessings to you today! I look forward to reading your comments my friend and I hope you have the opportunity to visit more of Canada and more of your Canadian friends in the future and try a Coffee crisp chocolate bar. This made me smile because I recently watched a youtuber Tyler Bucket and he reviewed some popular Canadian candy, but they were all chocolate bars which we don’t call candy in Canada. He was fun to watch and listen to. – I hope your day is wonderful – David
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I like the flag picture and the others
Cheers
Raymond
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Thanks Ray, and thank you for your service for our country. I always enjoyed your stories about your experiences. – David
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