Monday, July 3, 2017

Happy Fourth of July!




This holiday falls on Tuesday, and I’ve been hearing fireworks going on since last Thursday. Yes, it’s annoying because most of the dogs in the neighborhood are having fits, including mine. There’s not a lot of sleeping going on at my house.

However, this makes me wonder. Are these people celebrating the Fourth of July or are they celebrating the fireworks? Is it just an excuse to do something loud and exciting?

I could go into great detail about the occasion of our country’s independence, but if the story wasn’t learned in school, what’s the point?

When I grew up we celebrated on the holiday, the fourth day of July, and it renewed our patriotism. It was, and is, a reminder that this country fought for its independence from a foreign power.

Our military has continued to fight for freedom, and along with remembering and celebrating the reason for this special day, we should also remember the men and women who sacrificed so we could be what we are today.

My mother and father were very patriotic, and it rubbed off on me – so am I.

My husband was a patriot, too. One year he brought home a red, white and blue sign and hung it on the front door. It said, “A Proud American Lives Here… With His Little Miss Liberty”. One day I hope to pass that sign on to another patriot who has a little Miss Liberty at home.

There’s a lot going on in America right now – some good and some bad – but I hope in the end people will stop bickering and remember that the Fourth of July represents a time in history when people earned the right to be free.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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14 comments:

  1. Marja,
    Every year as the fireworks explode all around me, I think the same thing: Do those people even know why we celebrate the Fourth of July? I'm sure many do but I'm just as sure many don't, which is sad. In any case, Happy Fourth!

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    1. I heard a young man asked what year our independence took place, Pat. His answer? 1984! Happy Fourth to you, too!

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  2. Happy 4th, Marja! So far, I haven't heard any fireworks going off around here but I do expect to see fireworks off in the distance tomorrow night.

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    1. LOL Count your blessings, Pat. We've had fireworks every night since Thursday. I won't bother to go into the dogs' reactions. Happy Fourth!

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  3. Never mind fireworks! I want to hear some good Sousa march music. "Washington Post." "National Emblem" Even "Under the Double Eagle."

    Let us work to keep our independence..

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    1. Amen to that, Dac! Independence is what it's all about. Thank you so much for commenting!

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  4. Great blog, Marja! Sadly, I think the Fourth has become a time for food (outdoors) and sales in the stores. Independence is precious and I'm grateful that I was born in America. I hope you have a happy holiday.

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    1. Thank you, Dorothy! I wish today's kids could know what it was like when we were young. They've missed so much. Thank you for commenting!

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  5. Happy Fourth of July, Marja. I think what you're describing is true of so many of our holidays. I wish patriotism were back in style and we had more of it around.

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    1. I agree completely, Marilyn! We'll bring patriotism back! Thank you so much for commenting!

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  6. Lots of fireworks going off around here since Thursday. My poor dog has been vibrating and has attached herself to one of my legs. Glad tomorrow will be the last day. Happy Fourth, Marja.

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    1. LOL Don't hold your breath, Evelyn. Come Wednesday and someone will want to shoot off whatever's left of their fireworks. Happy Fourth to you, too!

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  7. Well said, Marja, about patriotism and fireworks. Happy 4th!

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    1. Thank you, Maggie! And Happy Fourth to you, too! Thank you for stopping in!

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