July 4th Independence

Just back from enjoying the fireworks show at CBS Studios in Studio City,CA

Not everyone from the afternoon made it to the show, but those who did really had a good time.

My husband was one of the ones who didn’t. He had dog duty. We have a very elderly, lame, puppy.

I know we celebrate July 4th because that was the day we declared we would be a country separate from the Mother Land our forefathers had departed to come here.

But what is independence today? Doing our own thing? Having no rules?

Both of those lifestyles lead to chaos and slavery to a downward spiral. Is that worth celebrating?

I don’t think so.

Independence is a concept of being self reliant, mature, able bodied, able minded, able spirited enough to function in a productive manner fitting within society.

Our country has a few very loud factions who wish to deny independence of any other group. Their constant barrage of noise, parades, shouts, demonstrations are not just about making them look good, they want to make anyone who disagrees with them look bad.

What happened to tolerance? And people living together in peace?

I shouldn’t have to agree with you to let you think what you want.

Why can’t you give me the same courtesy?

It’s actually been an enjoyable day, prepping for my nieces wedding in the morning, a nap, then the afternoon party and the fireworks.

I think I went off on independence because I must just be fed up enough deep down, I don’t really think it exists in this country any more.