Hi, Ivan:<br /><br />This is one smart ad-libber. He or she touched on Calvinism, pioneer puritanism, optimism, cynicism, and aspirationalism. Not bad for a brief reflection on dual nationality. I wish I was half as clever.<br /><br />I tightened here and there. Just finessed.<br /><br />Bye for now - George<br /><br /><br />