Finally Friday - July 4th Weekend

 Well, 250 years of the United States of America

Here's my table decor

Are we, America, going to survive?

I actually question if we can survive the current presidency.   I am at a WTF question mark. 

On a side note, the whole World Cup joy has brought me joy.  Get rid of politics and crap - people are people are people.  I've learned this from travel.  Folks are kind, thoughtful, and generous in real life situations.

Folks  discovering Buc-cees, Taco Bell, BBQ, and more in Texas - it's been joyously fabulous. 

so, we'll see if the Great American Experiment can survive the current crap administration and carry on. 

I'm now going to re-watch Hamilton for the zillionth time on  Disney+

Cheers, fireworks, pool float, hot dogs, hamburgers, and family time. 

Enjoy and all the best to YOU!!!

July 4 Weekend

 We can dream....

Flag color joy

No Kings!

Stay safe all.  Happy (?) 4th of July Weekend. 

Whatever Wednesday - July 4th Celebration

Happy July 4th everyone

No, this flag is not upside down - duh!    

I truly hope America finds its way to support its allies (hello, Ukraine - beat Putin at his stupid game)

 Enjoy summer, family, burgers, beer, sunshine, beaches, pools, and freedom.  Democracy.

Let's reflect on history. The Founding Fathers. The Constitution. 

What  do we really want  to present  to the world?    Not the ravings of a lunatic. 

Oh dear Lord. 

Cheers all???????????????????

Monday Moments - Celebrate America for July 4th

Happy Monday - July 3rd.  Almost 4th of July   Here are some past pic memories

Table settings

Pinwheels

Stars and Stripes

Crape Myrtle and umbrella poolside

 Plus pretty summer flowers. 

I admit - reading the paper,  one  worries about America.  But - in person, hanging  out - folks  just care about family, food, and living.   All the issues sorta disappear and we hit common ground.  What's best for children?

Me personally - read, know the history that got us here.  Appreciate all cultures, genders, races, and  lives.  We can  learn from everybody and everything.  Save and appreciate nature.  It's been freakin' hot in TX.  Let's protect our environment.  

I love blog world.  It's folks  who read, write, think, and care. 

Thank you - readers in America and around the world.  Happy 4th of July to all - Let Freedom Ring. 

July 4th Weekend

I am writing this in June. Hope America makes it to the 4th 

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I am posting pictures of past July 4th celebrations. So innocent.   Yes - I am promoting water guns! Only water guns....

 I am in PA right now, hanging  with Dad. I hope our country can find its way. 

Dare I say,  God Bless America?

Finally Friday and a Fourth Weekend

 Happy Fourth of July weekend.  Enjoy the fireworks, family, friends, swimming, grilling, and freedoms. 

Let's contemplate, for a moment, how we can all truly come together and be even "better", i.e. full of compassion for others.  

There is space for all to breathe free and share in the good that is possible in America. 

Let Freedom Ring!

Flashback 4th - Orange Beach AL

Two years ago - a life time ago. OMG - we had so much fun. I love the beach. The Gulf was lovely. We ate well. Hung out. Swam. Watched fireworks.

No cares in the world.

July 4th 2020 Style.  Ray and I are lucky. We have a beautiful home with a wonderful backyard and pool. We shall rest, relax, grill, float, watch Netflix, be lazy, and watch the Hamilton movie (ME!).

I wish everyone good health during this July 4th weekend.  Stay safe. Cheers!

Happy July 4th

Happy 4th of July.  We'll be sizzling in Texas.
Stay safe and independent

Happy 4th of July

Freedom is always within the framework of destiny - Martin Luther King, Jr

There is no such thing as a little freedom. Either you are all free, or you are not free - Walter Cronkite

The great threat to freedom is the concentration of power - Milton Friedman

Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose - Kris Kristofferson


Enjoy a safe and festive July 4th!

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

July Junque: Day 4

fizzle, sizzle, and bang.

As a child, school trips into Philly involved Independence Hall. Teeny building, old wooden floors. Every kid with a grimy finger touched the Liberty Bell. Now they've moved it to a pavilion - NO TOUCHING allowed.

I feel fortunate. And I think if we turned off the air conditioning in Congress today, stuffed our lawmakers into woolen coats, and let them drink a pint - perhaps some decisions could be made. Or a good brawl.

That's America.

Happy July 4th!

Happy 4th of July/ Oh Canada Day - July 1st

 I am back in the United States and ready to celebrate July 4th on Thursday. But I'm going to start boring you with my Canada pics.  Je me souviens is the motto for Quebec and it means I remember ...as in culture, sacrifice, and history. I think it neatly applies to America too. I remember and shall honor history.

 The Citadelle in Quebec offers 300 years of military history.  It's the largest fortification built by the British in North America with a strategic position overlooking the St.Lawrence river. It is an active military garrison for the Royal 22nd Regiment.

 I was very impressed with their museum tribute to the Canadian peace keeping troops in Afghanistan. I've not seen this in the United States. Kudos to our friends in Canada.

 The weather on Friday and Saturday was rather horrific - crazy wind, some rain, etc. Thus the big changing of the guard ceremony was cancelled. But we were lucky to catch the mini-change. These young men are somber and strict in their formality. Tight formation and ceremony.

So, Happy 4th in the United States and Happy Canada Day back on July 1st. I learned a lot about our friends to the north and definitely thank them for our friendship.  (and the fireworks Monday evening were spectacular)

July Fourth Week - Summer Break

 Summer break. Vacation. Hiatus. Laziness. Whatever you want to call it, I'm doing it. But I also wanted to celebrate July 4th week. So Happy Birthday America!

Fireworks, Picnics, Boating, Swimming, Dairy Queen, Croquet, Beach Volleyball, Driving,
Wimbledon (Thank you England), watermelon, s'mores, reading trash and blasting tunes. Ain't life grand?

Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.

God Bless America