What a great drama free weekend! Spent it on the river with wonderful friends new and old. Now, I'm giving my liver a break and will probably enjoy some fireworks from the dock tonight.
Fun facts:
Letter John Adams wrote to his wife...
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.[6] (he was off by two days, but celebrate we do)~wikipedia
In a remarkable coincidence, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as Presidents of the United States, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. ~wikipedia
A big THANK YOU to those who serve to protect our Country so that we can continue to celebrate our independence with fireworks, good friends, and good food/drinks!
Is it sad that thanks to Jason's obsession with the history channel... I knew those fun facts?!?
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th my dear!
Not sad at all! Actually, I think it is awesome that you already knew that! History is cool :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love the education! :)
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