Last night we went to the Air Force Academy to see the fireworks. That was just a little different from watching them at some park. Being there on a military installation, hearing the newly initiated first-year cadets (called Dooleys) chanting in the background, seeing the Academy's buildings, thinking about what these young men and women have signed themselves up for...that made all those "rockets' red glare" have just a little more meaning to me.
I must say, I am very thankful to live in this country, even at "this time." People are complaining about the economy - why? We can all still afford our cars, eating out every so often, going on even a little vacation, our nice clothes. Are we struggling to put food on the table? Actually, very few Americans are. We're struggling to not fill our closets with shoes.(Yes, I know there are some exceptions to these statements. I am speaking in generalities here!) People are complaining about gas prices - why? We still drive where ever we want, aren't trying all that hard to save on gas. Are we riding to the grocery store that's 2 miles away? Are we walking to the post office? Not many of us. People are complaining about the government - why? We still live in the most free nation on earth where we can criticize to our heart's content, praise when it suits us, vote for our leaders, have a say in at least a little sense.
OK, so some say I shouldn't speak out too loudly on a blog - I might alienate some readers. Others say that is the point of a blog - stir things up! Well, I hope I don't alienate any of you. Just take my opinions with a grain of salt and, if you want, tell me what you think, too. That's the beauty of the U.S. - we can ALL say what we think...and I'll still like you even if we disagree! Have a great weekend!
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