Fourth of July

Freedom on the Fourth of July

What this day means to me -- A Short Visual Poem for the Fourth...

Fourth of July by Gramma Solo

The First Amendment:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The Fourth of July reminds me that I need to share the heritage of our nation so that the children will know and carry forward for their children, or we will lose our freedoms. So, to start...

The First Amendment

See our original documents at ourdocuments.gov: Click here

Also at National Archives: Click here

Primary Documents in American History

More information:

http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/

http://1forall.us/

Submit your video: http://www.google.com/landing/1forall/

http://www.usconstitution.net/xconst_Am1.html

First Amendment Books

Images

Our Flag

Our flag represents our freedoms.

About Our Flag

A Question

Think about it. Shouldn't we learn our history, our heritage, to leave a legacy for our future? What does the Fourth of July mean to you?

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Credit:

United States Flag

http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkadog/3555620262/ Public Domain

The Last Time I Thanked Someone

Just this morning, I thanked my granddaughter for participating in Gramma's Poetry Challenge. Every challenge I pose to my online grandchildren, she responds first.



Just this morning, I said "Thanks for this day." Because you never know.



Just this morning, I thanked my husband for plugging in the computer cord the cat pulled out as she curled around my feet.



Just this morning, I thanked Stella for her purr as she wrapped up so sweetly on my feet resting on a pillow on the cool wooden floor as I sat blogging in Scott's rocking chair with the sun cascading through the eyelet curtains on this beautiful morning in July.



Simple things, really. But that's what drives the day with joy.



What about you? Who would you thank today?

My Favorite Mistake

No shortcuts.

Many years ago as a mother of two young boys who loved cheese sandwiches, I found a recipe perfect for our busy lives. It was a cheese sandwich casserole -- bread and cheese together. Sounded delicious, and I could make it quickly, and pop it in just before soccer practice. That part worked, but when I popped it out of the oven for the hungry boys, it looked like bread pudding: soggy bread. I dumped it, grabbed cheese, summer sausage, and crackers, and out the door we went for lunch in the car.



Lesson: Shortcuts don't always turn out.









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