The Fourth of July is for me a holiday about family and friends as much as about where we are. All the cultural, political, and historical events that have combined to create this time and place are a part of each of us; our greatest shared inheritance is a spirit of generous optimism. May it always be so. Our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor--one is as indistinguishable from the other as yours is from mine. It's good to be here and it's good to know you.
Viola Jaynes captures the spirit of today here. I hope you'll read this beautiful post.
Viola Jaynes captures the spirit of today here. I hope you'll read this beautiful post.
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Happy 4th! You have an award waiting on my blog.
ReplyDeleteright that you are! whatever race, whatever culture and in whatever state of life that we are and have, all of us celebrate in our very special ways our own independence.
ReplyDeletehappy 4th of July!
Beautiful! Happy fourth (again). I have always loved those, not sure what they're called but have always loved them. They make me think of huge houses in the south.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th Sandy. I am blessed to live in such a wonderful country and to have you in my life.
ReplyDeleteWell said! Have a safe and wonderful holiday Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThat essay was wonderful Happy Fourth of July! Kim
ReplyDeleteI made a red, white, and blue dessert for my house guest. Strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream!
ReplyDeletethat is true for me as well Did you have a nice peaceful day?
ReplyDeleteA nice way to think about a special day.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great day. I have my own sort of independence going on... and I am on day 4 so far, so good. :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.