Independence Day

The fourth of July is quickly approaching. I'm in a resort town, staying with family in a cabin for a week of vacation. This entire community is gearing up for this holiday.

Merchants are looking forward to tourists filling the streets of this beautiful mountain town. The locals say that the fireworks shows should be spectacular. Neighbors here are quick to share a pleasant conversation just to get acquainted.

While our country is facing one of its worst historical chapters, there still is something about America that makes us citizens proud. "Proud to be an American" are great lyrics. It makes our hearts well up with patriotism.

People around town are putting up American flags in countless numbers. Fence rails and awnings are decked with red, white and blue banners. Stores are thematically sporting everything in the best known color combination in our nation.

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