My prior post on Germans dealing with the issue of identity and security reminded me of the famous lyrics of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I like the version by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole:

Public Radio in the US even did a story on it.

NPR’s Susan Stamberg continues her series on the meaning of “home” with the story of “Over the Rainbow,” from the 1939 film classic The Wizard of Oz. The song that became Judy Garland’s signature tune tells of longing to escape home for a more exciting place. Of course, as anyone who’s watched the movie knows, Garland’s Dorothy realizes there’s no place like home.

Someone might also think Lions can talk and water kills witches, or that the US should follow the silver standard instead of gold. Maybe that’s not the point.

There is no place like home when it comes to the present, rather than past or future, right?