4th of July

 A quieter day than in years past, but a day to remember no matter what the circumstances.

The idea of freedom blazes across the quilt's surface.

When you eat your hot dogs and hamburgers, chips and salads....

remember to give thanks to God that we still live in a country unique in the world\

 because of the very ideals of freedom

-to worship

to think and work for yourself

to carry arms

to be a responsible citizen

who is careful to balance all freedoms on the scales of kindness.

I pledge allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America

and to the republic for which it stands

one nation

under God

indivisible

with liberty and justice for all.

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