Nearly Independence

in The LIFESTYLE LOUNGE4 years ago (edited)


Each part of the flag stands for something. Fifty stars for the fifty states; thirteen stripes for the 13 British Colonies, which declared their independence on July 4th, 1776. Our flag is a symbol, a way to show the world what we stand for. It shows that we are connected to one another and that, yes, we are, indeed, on the same team. And because of all this, the flag is special, and it means so very much – and we should treat it with respect. God Bless America. — at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Too easy to get caught up in reminders of the past and preparations for the future, forgetting what happens today. There will be no fireworks this year, but, we can still celebrate. There is much to be grateful for, despite where we stand today. I just thought I would be early in celebrating. We need to celebrate.


Happy Independence Day! (Almost!)
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The complexion of the day is yet to make up its mind. The flowers dance, bending in the breeze. The gentle wind, waltzing precisely, right through the trees. I still see the heat being turned up. It should be a proverbial oven by 9am. Mazel Tov.

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And yet, it is understood, there must be a flower. Always. To color my world. #alwaysaflower


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And just like that, this show is over! Come back tomorrow and we'll do it again. Thank you for visiting my post 💖 As always; kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.




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they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire



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Maybe your fireworks have been canceled but according to the flyer they passed around, the lake community fireworks are due to be in full effect!! If you look close you can see all the boats anchored and watching last year!

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Very cool! Growing up we always went out on the water to watch the fireworks oh, now I just go down to the Capitol. I'm really happy that you'll be having fireworks and they will be having some here but not the Regular Show nor the parade nor the band. They will be playing something on television but truly it's not the same thing. Sitting where you are, all you have to do is step out onto the balcony and bring your own beer. A most wonderful Fourth of July weekend!

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Happy early Independence Day!

Thank you so much and even though it is going to be a very not normal Fourth of July, we are going to have a wonderful day despite everything being cancelled here. What are fireworks and the national stravaganza have been canceled, save for a small set downtown which I will not be part of because of the lack of distancing that is sure to happen. We will have a nice family Barbecue and our neighborhood will put on their own fireworks.

Have a wonderful day!!

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The story behind the flag about stars and stripe is well know today from you, its a United of all your people in a single umbrella, a very much warm well come for up coming 4th July.

Thank you very much for the kind and thoughtful comment. I think everybody feels the same about their flag, for the representation of it. Although now it's not a very good time in the United States, I have high hopes that we will reach the Pinnacle of the freedoms that it stands for. I think it's something we just have to work well together for. Have a most wonderful day!

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Happy almost Independence day.
I'll eat anything you prepare on that day if invited 😂😂🤗🤗🙂

I know I started a little early, but, it is hard to have a big day like that and only one little post! Why not spread it out for a couple of days?

Oh, you will be truly rewarded! We do a huge BBQ feast on that day. Usually, we would be downtown Washington, DC, enjoying the festivities of parade and fireworks, but, the big ones have been canceled this year.

Okay. orders up! We'll be having ribs, burgers, hot dogs, brats and grilled veggies and potatoes of all sorts. Desserts are abundant! Pick your poison!

Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words here. It's a pleasure to see you here!

Have a wonderful day!

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Well I don't live in the USA but when I eventually come over I'll have some of your ribs, burgers, hot dogs, brats and grilled veggies and potatoes of all sorts.

Absolutely!! Picnic food is the best! I hope you have a lovely night. Thank you for your words!

Stay safe out thete!

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Have a wonderful day!

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Wishing you a day of fun and reflection, dreams of a brighter future.

Yes these special days are celebrated with fireworks which I don't agree with, find them very pretty, not the ones that sound like guns being fired....

Enjoy your time of celebration no matter what you decide to do, family, friends and neighbors connected under one flag.

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I agree with you that at some point explosion list are over-the-top sound like incoming mortar shell. Well I assume that that's getting more bang for your buck, living in a military Community with many that have PTSD oh, I sure don't appreciate it. How's your day of Celebration family fine and a few friends at a distance. As in, their own yard. We are just rolling out a new phase today and already the numbers her up two days in a row before it even opened up. We will see how this goes, but in the meantime please keep your distance. LOL I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Quite honestly I feel people may have to bite the bullet, go back to work, eat healthy and hope our immunity systems work, too many will starve over here not being able to work. Numbers only increase with mid-winter approaching, last months always colder than first.

Enjoy your celebrations, hopefully not too many loud bangs, really wish they could make them like we had as children, not having to sound like a battle field...

I still only do my once a week run down to the village for shopping, miss having a weekly walk, but so be it! Life is too short to worry about things we cannot change, just hope one day however started this are held accountable.

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Oh my gosh! How delightful! Thank you so much and wish you and your most wonderful 4th of July! I hope you don't think that you'll be getting away without a

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Happy Independence Day my friend!!! Your pictures are beautiful, blue skies and flags waving. I pray you have a wonderful weekend with your family. Thank you for your wonderful post today! xx