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Patriotically Patriotic!

Patriotism: a proud supporter or defender of his or her country and its way of life

Is it just me or do you choke up a bit every time you have occasion to recite The Pledge of Allegiance, attend a parade, watch an old war movie on television or pretty much see a flag? It could just be me. Times that by about a million at this time of year. I’ll be pretty much a blubbering ninny the whole weekend long. God Bless America!  

I just have to wax patriotic at this time of year. I am an American and couldn’t be prouder of that fact. As well as feeling incredibly blessed. And I so hope that anyone reading this feels the same way about this country or their own place of birth. Where we come from and live should be more than just where we come from or live. Patriotism, if at all possible, should be a part of our everyday life, if only in theory. While every place has its limitations, problems, and less-than-perfect parts, it is after all, where you’re from.

Take a moment this 4^th of July—or whenever your particular home-town has it’s annual Appreciate Us event—to stop and be happy where you’re from, or, at the very least, where you’d like to be.

Happy 4^th of July! Now go light a sparkler!