tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516034747297970877.post7052332176869136001..comments2023-07-18T08:55:21.248-04:00Comments on Exiles in New York: Day 5.139: Why Memorial Day is for methe_exilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08317567327641097329noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516034747297970877.post-26681356221750346752012-05-29T23:07:58.696-04:002012-05-29T23:07:58.696-04:00Interesting to hear from a very different expat pe...Interesting to hear from a very different expat perspective as ever! I suspect you're right to call it an 'English' condition by the way.the_exilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317567327641097329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516034747297970877.post-45177328451356869352012-05-29T04:46:14.347-04:002012-05-29T04:46:14.347-04:00you described the english patriotism issue well th...you described the english patriotism issue well there. i have exactly the same issue to english 'nationalistic' pride. <br /><br />It was strange coming to New Zealand where people are very patriotic, or more accurately 'proud' of their country. But in a really positive way which celebrates their culture, amazing geography, and open attitudes. It's done in a really welcoming and non-exclusive way. which also make me proudto be living here and often brings a tear to my eye (in a manly way of course).funkypancakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16438976140824661090noreply@blogger.com