Friday, July 3, 2015

Happy July 4th Weekend

 My head almost exploded at the price of fireworks this year. Guess it's been a while since I bought some. But here's our admission to son Kevin's party in the country. Let's count all fingers and toes on July 5th
 Old Glory should wave in sunshine this weekend. Weatherman said chance of isolated showers. I don't believe him
Happy Birthday America!   My grubby little fingers have touched the Liberty Bell crack at Independence Hall in Philadelphia back in the day. Now the Bell is behind glass in a separate pavilion. Still very cool to see, and to walk Philly's cobblestone streets of history.

And Mark Twain's good for a quote for July 4th - The modern patriotism, the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to the government where it deserves it.    1905

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12 comments:

  1. Barbara In CaneyheadJuly 3, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Great quote! Hope you have a fun, safe holiday!
    Life & Faith in Caneyhead

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  2. Al PenwasserJuly 3, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Since I live so close to Philadelphia, this will be a cool weekend, indeed.
    Despite all the depressing news, time to get my "patriot" on!

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    1. JoanneJuly 3, 2015 at 2:50 PM

      Cheers to you Al, have a cold beer and a hot hot dog.

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  3. Susan Flett SwiderskiJuly 3, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    That Twain quote is terrific! (Smart man, wasn't he?)

    I hope you have a super weekend, and emerge with all your fingers and toes intact. (Um...no offense, but YOU aren't gonna light the fireworks, are ya? HA!)

    We've had monsoons all day, so there may not be too much in the way of fireworks here. Can't say that it breaks my heart... I'd just as soon watch them on TV. In an air-conditioned house with an adult beverage in my hand.

    Happy weekend!

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    1. JoanneJuly 3, 2015 at 2:51 PM

      Let's think - Joanne is not allowed near fire. I'll be in a lawn chair enjoying the show.

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  4. Sue McPeakJuly 3, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Fantastic TWAIN quote!!! Love it that you have touched the Liberty Bell as a little Penn. Patriot. Let's hope Texas Mother Nature holds true to the weatherman's prediction. Your pool and flag look great. Happy July 4th.
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal

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  5. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJuly 4, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    Twain was brilliant enough to add "where it deserves it." Yes, we shouldn't love the government blindly. But it sure is time for loyalty and appreciation. Have a fantastic holiday weekend, Joanne.

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  6. Rosalind AdamJuly 4, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Have a great July 4th and stay safe.

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  7. Sherry EllisJuly 5, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Hope you enjoyed your 4th of July! We had rain, but still managed to enjoy the fireworks.

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    1. JoanneJuly 5, 2015 at 5:50 PM

      It's been a great weekend. No rain after all. All fingers and toes accounted for. Plenty of family fun

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  8. ConnieJuly 9, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    I hope you had a nice holiday. My sons were both home, and we had a nice time here.

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