We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain Inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
The Declaration of Independence
“The United States is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people. Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. Through the Internet we are learning about and communicating with people of different nations, with different languages and different races throughout the world. Bringing the world closer with understanding and knowledge can only benefit all nations.”
I’d like to keep it that way.
We are a nation of people still learning. We have a multitude of faults, we inadvertently, due to inattention or lassitude, elected the most inept and corrupt to office this last go round.
Forgive us.
For all that it is within our power we won’t let it happen again.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Many’s the time I’ve been mistaken
And many times confused
Yes, and I’ve often felt forsaken
And certainly misused
Oh, but I’m alright, I’m alright
I’m just weary to my bones
Still, you don’t expect to be
Bright and bon vivant
So far a-way from home, so far away from home
And I don’t know a soul who’s not been battered
I don’t have a friend who feels at ease
I don’t know a dream that’s not been shattered
or driven to its knees
but it’s alright, it’s alright
for we lived so well so long
Still, when I think of the
road we’re traveling on
I wonder what’s gone wrong
I can’t help it, I wonder what has gone wrong
And I dreamed I was dying
I dreamed that my soul ROSE unexpectedly
And looking back down at me
Smiled reassuringly
And I dreamed I was flying
And high up above my eyes could clearly see
The Statue of Liberty
Sailing away to sea
And I dreamed I was flying
We come on the ship they call the Mayflower
We come on the ship that sailed the moon
We come in the a-ge’s most uncertain hours
and sing an American tune
Oh, and it’s alright, it’s alright, it’s alright
You can’t be forever blessed
Still, tomorrow’s going to be another working day
And I’m trying to get some rest
That’s all I’m trying to get some rest
Amen to that. Fireworks, of the natural kind, are in the forecast. Map looks like you are already on the edge of a nice storm. Keep your hat on, your chin up and the burgers cooking.
meow.
D’is is the goberment an we ya gonna hav’ta shut you down missy.
Fourth of July love, from the heartland.
Or is it the heart land?
I posted below and not to be piggish I will only say,
We are a nation of people still learning. We have a multitude of faults, we inadvertently, due to inattention or lassitude, elected the most inept and corrupt to office this last go round.
Forgive us.
For all that it is within our power we won’t let it happen again.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
nice.
Have a good holiday cooper.
Great post Cooper. Forgot or didn’t know what a beautiful voice Paul Simon had
This was the first Fourth since I have been blogging I didn’t put up the Constitution or Declaration
I hope you’re right. You have an optimism that eludes me this week
“For all that it is within our power we won’t let it happen again.’
Fingers crossed here cooper.
Happy Fourth of July.
Great tune.
Perfect choice for the holiday.
You said it all.
There is nothing left to say.
Enjoy the day.
There’s nothing more patriotic in this moment than impeachment.
I’m with “fingers crossed”. I don’t have as much faith in this nation these days.
I’ve never been a big fan of the impeachment thing, but I am beginning to look at it as a big mistake not to have impeached these crooks and liars.
Wow…I had you penciled in as one of the people I’m taking to Canada. So we’re staying???
saurkraut: The day was quite a mess no doubt.
G: the gobernment ? I told you not to go to school in Ohio.
joeg: It was nice in a soggy way — thank you mr joe.
pia: He has or had a very fine voice. I am only hopeful, nothing is assured.
Jacob: as always.
JM: Like said it was wet, as you should know.
indie: Indeed you’re right, and when they took it off the table they made one of the biggest and most cowardly political mistakes of our time.
casey: keep em crossed
id: for now, I think so.
Nice to see you Dedd. You’re missed much.
good words, true words cooper.
Peacefully saddish song.
Just catching up — top to bottom.
God Bless America.
I hope you’re right, but I’m not holding my breath.
Cooper, I can’t think of anything more appropriate. Thank you!!!
yeah i will be very Happy to see Bush gone*
what a complete & utter disgrace*
Impeach Bush!!
Peace*