It's a few days after Independence Day and I've been pondering about our country. Mainly about the strange look I got telling people "Happy Independence Day" rather than " Happy 4th of July". It happened several times over the course of the day.
Now I feel I should always make that distinction. After all, one is the actual holiday celebrating our country's declaration of freedom feom England. The other is a day on the calendar. I know what everyone means, or should mean. But the confusion on some faces makes me wonder.
Is the meaning of Independence Day slipping away? Is it just a fun day for grilling and fireworks? I hope you had a lovely day with people you enjoy with grilling and fireworks. And also remembering what the holiday is really about.
Freedom has never been free. It never will be. Please enjoy it, but also remember how we obtained it. And how we have kept it so far.
We live in a free country. To make choices, whether they be good or bad. I value that freedom, and I hope you do too.
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