KINDS OF BLUE and AMERICANADA?

     The surf fisherman is braced against a Pacific that shows off its facets of color.

   Shades of blue, into the horizon.

     Blue riding the horizon.

AMERICANADA?

    Bill Seavey is a big thinker and probably a bit of a visionary. Full disclosure here-Bill is a friend, fellow tennis player and a Cambria author.

     He asks -What do Americans know about Canadians?

Answer-Very Little.

     What do Canadians know about Americans?

Answer-Plenty.

      Seavey says "Most of us view Canadians as quasi-Americans."  He unpacks the idea in a new book about how Americans and Canadians can "understand each other-and work together-better."

       In his newest book he explores the combined potential of the two nations as a real North American superpower. Seavey says  we "have cultural and historical differences that aren't easily reconciled or fully understood."

       Seavey notes a CBS poll that indicated nearly a fifth of Americans would consider moving to Canada if either Trump or Clinton were elected.

        He says an economic union is not likely soon.  He interviews a number of Canadians who help him paint a portrait of the US as seen from north of the border. 

         It is a fascinating look at American-Canadian ties and he posits interesting considerations.  

         Bill Seavey is a journalist and does a great job of posing questions, exploring avenues and engaging thought.

         Americandada? will be published in February 2017.  A Kindle edition will be available in November.

        You can learn more about Bill and the book by linking to

americanada.us   

         See you down the trail.

AMERICANA

HOME TOWN SPECIAL

Cambria's Pinedorado Parade

   The 67th Cambria Pinedorado parade is led off, as always, by the Calliope. 

    Tucked between the Pacific and the Santa Lucia mountains Cambria's main street from East Village to West Village  takes its place as a stage for homegrown Americana. 

     Looking north, the parade leaves the East Village and heads toward West village.

   Above the Slabtown Rollers, a crowd favorite, pause to serenade the viewers, led by Greg Stone and watched carefully by one of the youngest spectators.

  The young spectator is also taken with the Model A's.

  Those of us who are more senior were impressed with what could be one of the earliest versions of the California Woody.

 A couple of pals, John Angel and Reggie Perkins join other WW II vets.

 It's the kind of parade where one of the favorite local bands  takes a spot.

 And where a local councilwoman becomes a cat lady to sing for the homeless animal rescue shelter (HART)

  The high school football team and cheerleaders take a position

  The Dancersize class was a crowd favorite.

  Even the Farmer's Market grew a float.

  And as always the last position is the Calliope. 

   See you down the trail.