{"id":1949,"date":"2015-07-04T00:01:15","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T04:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dansdigitaldive.com\/web\/?p=1949"},"modified":"2015-07-06T10:27:01","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T14:27:01","slug":"happy-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dansdigitaldive.com\/web\/archives\/1949","title":{"rendered":"Happy Independence Day!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"20150703_121740\"<\/a>This year will mark the 239th birthday of this great land!! \u00a0This year we are spending our fourth in Pensacola, FL. \u00a0There will be plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, fish and rice. \u00a0Surrounded by family and fun. \u00a0I am posting this from Pensacola. \u00a0Pensacola is like a small town, not as much traffic as back home, so it is rather enjoyable – and relaxing. \u00a0On their door to greet you is the decoration to your left; with a flag flying in the front yard; with all the pomp and circumstance you’d expect on the fourth. \u00a0Hot dogs and hamburgers standing by..coolers ready to receive massive quantities of beer – although probably not the staple Bud or Bud Light like many households; but San Miguel beer.<\/p>\n

The past few weeks have been full of challenges; but on this occasion of celebration – we celebrate, we celebrate this great land – America. \u00a0What is the most American thing one can do? \u00a0Andrew Ferguson wrote a good article about this for CNN. \u00a0I would never have guessed his answer; but after reading the article it makes sense. \u00a0The most American thing one can do is…. serve in a jury<\/a>. \u00a0“Whaaaa..aat” I can hear you say. \u00a0Yes, you heard me, serving as a juror is probably the single most American thing one can do. \u00a0It is after all our civic duty, as Americans. \u00a0As Mr. Ferguson points out, serving as a juror is a “unifying, inclusive act that combines American history, patriotism, symbolism, self-sacrifice, the common good, dissent, and something that “we the people” all have the capacity to do.” \u00a0Our founding fathers felt jury duty was so important that it is found by name in\u00a0Article III of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. \u00a0In addition, jurors are mentioned in the fifth and seventh Amendments. \u00a0So please, while it is a pain in the ass, it is important for each of us to perform our duty as citizens when called. \u00a0Don’t just blow it off – participate in OUR government.<\/p>\n

One thing to remember, politicians are like diapers; they’re full of crap and need to be changed often. \u00a0Our government is “for the people, by the people.” \u00a0Take the time to learn about the people you plan to vote for. \u00a0We have an election coming up next year, learn about the candidates. \u00a0If nothing else, learn who you won’t vote for. \u00a0But most importantly – understand WHY you won’t vote for them. \u00a0If you say because they are a republican or democrat, that is the wrong answer. \u00a0Know where they stand on the issues that are important to YOU. \u00a0It is YOUR vote, vote YOUR conscience.<\/p>\n

I’d like to wish all my faithful readers, namely my cat; a wonderful July 4th! \u00a0I hope you celebrate the birthday of this great land in style. \u00a0Here is a celebration card<\/a> for you all, from me with love for this great land.<\/p>\n

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The day before the 4th was exciting. \u00a0My niece (Shirley) was pummeled by water as she removed the leaking faucet from the bathtub. \u00a0Did you know that once you remove the faucet hardware, it is nearly impossible to put it back on due to the water gushing out. \u00a0So for all you new homeowners out there like Shirley, make sure to secure (turn off) the water prior to working on plumbing fixtures! Enjoy this snapshot of Shirley and her Uncle….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This year will mark the 239th birthday of this great land!! \u00a0This year we are spending our fourth in Pensacola, FL. \u00a0There will be plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, fish and rice. \u00a0Surrounded by family and fun. \u00a0I am … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"kt_blocks_editor_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[8,4,7],"tags":[50,80,64,82,93],"class_list":["post-1949","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-life","category-politics","category-travel","tag-america","tag-duty","tag-holiday","tag-rights","tag-us-constitution"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2592,"url":"https:\/\/dansdigitaldive.com\/web\/archives\/2592","url_meta":{"origin":1949,"position":0},"title":"The circle of life","author":"DR D","date":"November 21, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"This weekend found the boss-lady and I down in Pensacola, FL again. \u00a0This time we traveled south to say goodbye to a good friend. \u00a0Remember Shirley? \u00a0We traveled down here to join her and her family in saying goodbye to their father, a long time friend of the boss-lady and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Life"","block_context":{"text":"Life","link":"https:\/\/dansdigitaldive.com\/web\/archives\/category\/life"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/danielgordis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/exile5.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1102,"url":"https:\/\/dansdigitaldive.com\/web\/archives\/1102","url_meta":{"origin":1949,"position":1},"title":"Happy 237th Birthday America!!","author":"DR D","date":"July 5, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Good morning.\u00a0 Yesterday was a great birthday party!\u00a0 Had burgers and dogs on the grill all day, good friends; talked politics...it's what the fourth is all about. 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