Focaccia ?

focaccia:  (1969) a flat Italian bread typically seasoned with herbs and olive oil.
I was not familiar with that word, so I looked it up, and now I know. Nobody sells that around here, but maybe somebody should.

The Mormons I have known were really nice people, but maybe it wasn't always so. Historically, they tried to set themselves apart from other people, who they called "Gentiles". That's what Jews used to call non-Jews, and I don't think it's a complimentary term. Those Gentiles weren't so nice to the Mormons either, but I don't know who started it.

I don't know why the Strangites settled on Beaver Island, but I know that, in those days, the islands and coastal areas of Michigan were more economically important than the inland areas. Great Lakes navigation has a long history, dating back to the 1600s when the French came through looking for the North West Passage. Mackinac Island was an important gathering place for the Native Americans long before it became a center for the fur trade. After the fur trade declined, there was lumbering and commercial fishing to keep people close to the water. With the advent of railroads and highways, the interior became more important for agriculture and industry, and the waterfront became a draw for tourism and recreation.

Uncle Ken brings up an interesting point about middle class morality, but I'm not sure that the middles class has a monopoly on it. I have encountered both nice people and mean people among the rich and poor alike. I think it has more to do with how you are raised and who you hang around with. It's human nature to try to get along with the people in your immediate vicinity. The farther away a person is, the less important it is that they like you. People who travel a lot, and people who deal with travelers, tend to be more friendly on a superficial level, but are less prone to form strong bonds with the people they encounter. People who don't get around much tend to bond more strongly with their neighbors, but are generally less receptive to new acquaintances. Of course you can over ride human nature, but it requires a deliberate effort. Human nature is just what you default to if you're not paying attention.