Pausing....
9:45 AM
.....as I went about my walk this morning, and observed the golden, pink light spilling across the heavy, rain-laden clouds, I stopped to think about my personal freedoms:
• to walk unafraid in my neighborhood, alone • in clothing of my choice • to do work I love without fear • to think thoughts that may not agree with my neighbor's • and to express them without fear • free from a fear of hunger • free from a fear of violence • and this is just a beginning of the list that went on for over 45 minutes!
These freedoms are not free. I am ever grateful to the men and women who have won them for me.
Today, I pause to remember that this country, no matter its ills, is STILL a great country!
Happy 4th of July!
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Amen. Happy 4th of July to you too.
ReplyDeleteI could not have said it better. Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteSo true, Laure! Happy 4th to you and your family!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful words to celebrate today.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th.
Well Said!
ReplyDeleteVery well said!! and like you, happy to be an American! Happy 4th of July to you too!
ReplyDeleteWe are truely fortunate to live in this country. And thank you for the reminder that we have others to thank for our good fortune.
ReplyDeleteBRAVA, Laure, beautifully said...
ReplyDeleteVery well said :) Happy 4th to you and yours :)
ReplyDeleteSo very true--I was teary-eyed watching fireworks just a few minutes ago, thinking some of these same things, Laure. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone, I hope each of you has a beautiful (and safe) 4th of July!!
ReplyDeleteYes we are free! And our country is still a great one which I wouldn't trade for any other. Happy Fourth of July.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful realizations to have while walking through our steamy summer landscape. Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th to you as well (a day late - so you can extend your celebration)!
ReplyDeleteResounding agreement on that. This is a country worth respect and celebration.
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