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Happy 4th of July!!

It’s the 4th of July weekend!  It’s here at last!!  I don’t have any major plans this weekend, but am still really looking forward to the extra day off from work.  In an effort to change my personal expectations for all major holidays, I am trying to start some of my own little traditions.  I will, of course, be watching some fireworks (as long as the weather holds out), but I also plan to read something about US History.  I picked Thomas Paine’s Rights of Man from my local library this week, and am anxious to dive in. 

No one brings a smile to  my face quite like Robin Williams.  I always admire his ability to speak about something super important, and do it in a way that gets people to listen.  I think this video, while incredibly entertaining, has a really good message.  I’ll be picking up my own little American flag for my apartment deck this weekend.  


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