{photo: Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer}
Here we are, heading into a long 4th of July weekend yet again…
Things have certainly changed since America’s first birthday, July 4th, 1776. We have over 300 million more people calling it home, for starters. We’re a little more hurried; a little more “space age.” We’ve changed for the good, maybe a bit for the worse.
As we head into the weekend, however, let’s focus on things that remain the same. Let’s focus on the colors of the flag and all they represent–red {valor and hardiness}, white {purity and innocence}, and blue {vigilance, perseverance, and justice}. Let’s focus on freedom–and remember those who continue to risk their lives that we might keep it. Let’s focus on things that make this country great–things like “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Then, let’s get out there and celebrate like we mean it–with friends and family, picnics and BBQs, apple pies and Rootbeer floats, parades and fireworks…
I was just dropping in to wish you and yours the happiest Independence Day. May your day be full! May you enjoy laughter shared with family, great food shared with friends, fireworks to make you gasp, a lump in your throat at the anthem, and a full and grateful heart at all we have been given. Happy Fourth of July, my friend!