<p>wis,</p>
<p>Many of us have lived a completely different American experience than you have in Wisconsin. I grew up in Hawaii, where I was made very aware of which students were Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Samoan, Hawaiian, etc. I however, was considered one of “them” haoles. I don’t recall ever being asked about my white heritage, even once!</p>
<p>Here in Calif, our schools do not celebrate or recognize Christmas or Easter. It is Winter break and Spring break. Our P.E. classes offer yoga. French is being phased out due to non-interest, in favor of Spanish, Chinese and American Sign Language. My kids eat sushi for lunch. My D attended a Buddhist temple for a while with her friend and burns incence in her room.</p>
<p>I think you and your H would feel right at home here. Plus, going “green” is considered very environmentally friendly and politically correct! :)</p>