And with every year that passed, he seemed to grow more cynical about his homeland.

Small talk, a discussion of Nkumai's social conscience, questions about my homeland.

It's a celebration of all that's good about her homeland.

About 20 parents brought Dominican food for the teachers and told stories about their homeland.

But her unexpected questions about his homeland did not stop with four-legged subjects.

Someone asked him about his homeland almost daily, mostly out of curiosity.

"I would like to know more about my homeland," he said.

Nor did he willingly volunteer any information about his homeland.

Most people will be flattered by your curiosity and happy to teach you about their homeland.

"The socialist economy doesn't work," he said about his homeland.