Equal Rights

 Equal pay for the United States women’s soccer team compared to the men’s team. That is interesting. 

July 4th, 1776

 “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men (and women) are created equal. And they our endowed by their Creator these certain unalienable rights. That among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We hold these truths to be self-evident and we of right, ought to be free.” 

The Fourth of July is celebrated by us here in the United States and to me, the 4th of July symbolizes the Declaration of Independence quoted above. The fireworks symbolize hope for the runner to be able to run her race, for the pregnant woman to keep her job without being viewed as overweight… We cheer when we see them light up the sky. They’re beautiful in all of their colors, shapes and sizes. 

Fourth of July Tradition

 It’ll be 4th of July tomorrow and it’s a Sunday. Independence Day. I both love and miss fireworks shows. Especially the fireworks from our neighbor’s backyard when we were little kids. We didn’t ever seem to care what our parents were doing during gatherings… except when they were putting on a fireworks spectacular for us. I remember those summer nights that fill my mind with great memories. Meanwhile, we are making memories for our kids to remember. What is your 4th of July tradition? 

The Great Pearl

 I was telling my youngest son today, go get your shoes on, so we could spend some time with my mom. Then I saw her (our dog) run over to his shoe and push it with her paw. I’m really starting to enjoy how smart she’s getting. Pretty soon, she might start blogging. 

Laughter in the Timeless Walk

 Our neighbor boy says: “Are you pregnant?”

Yes, I am. I reply.

Neighbor boy: “Now you have big toes.” 

The Timeless Walk

 I walk like the hours of the clock. 

Lap one, 12, lap 2, 1, lap 3, 2, lap 4, 3……………………………..

And then counter clockwise.

Lap one, 12, lap 2, 11, lap 3, 10, lap 4, 9…………………….

And in that walk I remain timeless in one hour.

Don’t Quit

 It’s usually those days when we work so hard and put forth a maximum amount of effort, and experience challenges, when we go through those moments of thinking… I didn’t quite accomplish what I wanted to today, the feelings of not being good enough, etc. When we first learned how to ride a bike, was it perfect the first time, second time, third time, every time?