Finally out of work, sure gonna git out at 2:30 my butt. Got out at 5:45. Grabbing a shower, a bite then heading off for the grandstands in HIllsdale. I guess the fireworks start at about 9:15 so I have a little time.
I missed the parade this morning. Our little town always does one up so nice. Where I grew up our neighborhood did a parade every 4th. The picture is of my daughter getting ready for the parade. Some folks don't care for it because it disrespects the American flag. I love this photo and all it represents. I'm proud to be an American. I'm proud that I raised a patriotic son who when overseas so that I could have my fireworks and wrap my baby daughter in an American flag on the 4th of July. Freedom.
A friend from Oklahoma called me today to say "Happy Fourth of July" He said we might fall on hard times but we always have the freedom that many fought for. I read my friends blog, and he said it very well. I cherish this day, and I remember those who can't. I remember those who fought and lost.
I'm heading out alone tonight. I couldn't scrounge up a buddy to sit with me, but I want to oooh and aaah. It's my favorite part of the celebration. Good thing, because of work, I had no other festivities today.
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
love me later~ tj
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