I LOVE FOURTH OF JULY.
And also,
there are times when I am very concerned about this country.
There are so many important issues that divide family members, friends and co-workers.
What is scary to some, feels like progress to others.
If you don't feel like celebrating today, I get it.
Noise cancelling headphones and weighted blankets might be the comfort you need today.
For others, enjoy the sparklers and hot dogs and all the patriotic tunes your family can handle.
There is room for both and plenty of room for improvement in the systems in this country.
I love these words from President Barack Obama:
"In the face of impossible odds,
people who love their country
can change it."
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