"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism." – Erma Bombeck
Being a mom who is self-employed has pretty much meant that the last six years have been spent working every day, including holidays, so this one came along and I wasn’t expecting to celebrate it, either. But I feel an urge to declare independence today, if nothing else I’ll pop Will Smith into the DVD player and watch him smoke a cigar with Jeff Goldblum. It doesn’t matter how big or small a celebration is, but it’s good to remember why the day is celebrated and embrace the spirit of it.
Happy Independence Day, America.
Have a Happy 4th. 🙂
A friend posted that quote on a group blog yesterday (the 4th). Her son is deploying (for the first time) to Iraq this month — Apache helicopter pilot with the Army National Guard. She said the quote helps put things in perspective, which was humbling and touching and uplifting all at once.
Independence is worth celebrating. I could do without the incessant fighting.
Happy July 4th!
Happy Independence Day.
Of course, it’s not a real celebration until you blow something up… 🙂