Happy Birthday America!

The 4th of July is a celebration of the freedom our founders acquired from the British strongholds. However, for many years, for me, it was a celebration of BBQ ribs, baked beans, potato salad, hot dogs, bratswurt, pasta salad and macaroni & cheese. I celebrated the fireworks and enjoyed watching my neighbors compete in their fireworks display. Usually who ran out of fireworks first was the loser. Now as a 37yr old adult, I acknowledge this day with reverence. Although I complain about the abundant taxes we endure and sometimes disgusted by the imbalance of wealth/economics in America, I do appreciate my country. The Moscato glass I drink from is always 1/2 full, therefore I praise the fact that I live in a country where I am "free" to dress the way I choose,"free" to believe in Jesus, I can sleep w/o the worries of air-raids because of on going civil wars, and I can ultimately achieve any of my goals thru preserverence, good credit, and knowledge of everything(Power). And w/ God, cause apart from Him, I am nothing(Only those who've meditated on the words in the Bible will comprehend that statement). So although at times I refer to the US(United States of America) as the "Land of the Slaves", we are just as much the "Land of the Free-er than most other countries!" I do love Amerigo no matter what the future holds for her. But to add a little side dish for thought.....When you love & know thyself, trust thyself, and believe in thyself, you can ultimately live and love and maintain in any country on this Earth. Mankind is a creation to be Awed because God/Creator/Higgs Bison Particle lives through US and we were wonderfully and fearfully made! Happy 236th Birthday Amerigo and many,many,many more!!! Shalom!