The phrase is apocryphal rather than true, according to what I have researched. However, it does pretty much sum up the attitude of G.B. at the time!
The Goony Birds have paraded and are enjoying their annual celebration!
We did a marathon watching of John Adams on HBO yesterday. Watching the early episodes I realize once again how the whole idea of independence was pretty tenuous. There is still something pretty wonderful that it all worked out. Yes, we have problems, but as evidenced by SCOTUS decisions we are willing to reconsider and change.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
As always, thanks for stopping by........*s*
Love those goony birds on parade. Happy Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteHi Michele.....Thanks. Toes crossed that you had a great Fourth in Lake Country!
DeleteWhat a great photo! Happy 4th of July!!
ReplyDeleteHi Tracey....Thanks, and a happy Fourth to you.
DeleteDearest Suzi,
ReplyDeleteHope you had a Happy 4th of July with a lot of meaning. Yes, history is teaching us a lot and we can be so grateful for many things compared with those humble beginnings of the USA.
Sending you hugs and I LOVE your Goony Birds!
Mariette
Hi Mariette.....Independence Day in addition to be a day of celebration, is also a time to think about where we have come from, where we are going.
Deletegreat birds and happy holiday :)
ReplyDeleteHi Gary....Thanks; I'm thinking about making more! Hope your day was...... SPLENDIFEROUS!
Deletethose birds are a hoot, happy 4th to you, nothing of importance here either, ha.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda....Thanks. Now I want to make more! Happy firing!
DeleteI love the photo. You’re so right, we are making strides.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori....Thanks. Sometimes it feels like two steps forward one step back, but we do go on!
DeleteHope your celebrations went well.. our National day is in January when a proportion of people are on holidays but then I guess your day is in your summer too..
ReplyDeleteHi Anna.....We enjoyed the evening with old friends. Summer is definitely the best time to celebrate to celebrate a national holiday! Trying to grill in the snow just doesn't work!
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