Happy New Year!

Every day is closer to Inauguration Day. Don’t ask me why, but I was reminded of the 2007 film The Golden Door. In the early 20th century, immigrants dreamed of a land of milk and honey as they traveled packed like sardines in steerage across the stormy ocean, arriving at Ellis Island.

Flash backward… It’s 1885, and Donald Trump’s grandfather, Friedrich Trump, at age 16, emigrated from Kallstadt, Palatinate (Kingdom of Bavaria), anglicizing his name to Frederick to become a U.S. citizen. l am having the best time creating a conversation between Trump and his heavily accented grandfather.

Friedrich: Gotten himmel! Vy, do I have to leave? I just got here.

Trump: Grandpop, have I ever lied to you? We’re working on getting you birthright citizenship. I promise.

In case you are wondering about the movie that sparked this flash of brilliance… here is the trailer for Golden Door.

Love, Sally-Jane