July 4th

Wondering what the heck I was doing out there in the middle of no-where

Tis the 4th of July. My god-daughters birthday. Memories of her 1st birthday party flit across my mind. Bitter sweet that trip was. A carrot was dangled - I reached - it was pulled away.

Still laid up from surgery. Family is out riding their quads in the mountains. I am laying on the couch recovery from to much walking this morning.

Freedom - I want to quote a few lines from a friend of my dad's. The article I will quote from was in response to a published article which explored an amendment for protection of the USA flag. This gentleman is a vet from the Vietnam War.

"For those of us who have served under her shadow, the flag is a personal ensign of honor among comrades, dignity of service, duty to one's nation, answering the call-to-arms, selfless service to ones "buddy" and courage to face adversity. For us, no law is necessary to force us to respect and honor this symbol. She is ours and we are hers. To those who would make meager attempts to desecrate her, their acts are futile. One cannot remove history's glory with a match."

God Bless America - for it seems she is falling apart.