Happy Progress

 This weekend brings us into mid July and the weather feels hotter than ever. We’re almost to one month left for summer vacation and then school starts again. I’ve been trying to get some great organizational skills in place for the upcoming school year because once it starts, the baby will be on his way shortly after. Lots of changes to make still, but every time I make progress I am happy. 

Fourth of July Follow Up

 

General Welfare Promotion

 I saw this post recently where two people were talking to each other and there were tiny dots representing how much bodily fluids were exchanged throughout that conversation. Then it showed two people having a conversation the same way, wearing masks. The mask wearers definitely protected themselves and the other person from any type of bodily fluid exchange in the conversation. 

This illustration made me think that the normalization of mask wearing could actually be a way to promote the general welfare of all people. If students wear them at school, our kids will probably be healthier than if they didn’t. Receiving proper care while experiencing symptoms is important, but the normalization of mask wearing is an added precaution that can become a daily habit for extra protection. 

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.