What does it mean to be American? That’s the question poet David Roderick explores in his new collection called “The Americans.” “It’s a series of meditations, I think, on the big, messy, beautiful ...

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Roderick David “Dave” Mac Allister ESCONDIDO — David was a beloved husband, father and friend. He passed away after a brief illness. He was a career United States Air Force officer who enjoyed ...