When I think of a Canada Day photo, this one really isn’t it.  I would expect something with the flag flying high and proud, a scene depicting our vast cultural mosaic or the beautiful natural vistas of our home and native land.  But this? Not this. A flag, hung inside, all curled up, the maple leaf barely visible.

But to me, today, this is Canada day because the flag is mine, and its been with me for a while and it’s been many places with me.  It flew over Lake Kariba in Zambia on Canada Day in 2006,  It was with me on my last trip to India.  It’s been on various camping trips to Algonquin, road trips to the states and it’s hung in my living room in between.  Today, it flies over Suburban Ohio as I celebrate Canada Day, happy to have a little piece of home with me where ever I go.

Now to take my friend’s suggestions to find some maple syrup or some poutine!

Happy Canada Day!