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Call Me Old Fashioned - Memories of July 4 From By Gone Eras
Call Me Old Fashioned - Memories of July 4 From By Gone Eras
As I started my day today I was given pause for thought that today didn't feel much like a holiday.  A lot of the festivities have been moved away from July 4 because it is in the middle of the week this year. 
I'm not American.  I was born and raised in Canada and moved here about 15 years ago, so my memories might be colored a little but I listen to stories from friends and family members who are born and raised American citizens. 
It seems to me that July 4 is about the independence of the United States from England in a time when England had political and economic control of the country.  The celebration was about families joining together to celebrate the traditions and the United States coming into its own as a political and economic world power.  It was a day when businesses and establishments would close and allow people to join and celebrate with their families. 
This morning I got up, checked my messages, received several emails from clients.  My oldest son, a Veteran, left for work (he'll be home about 5:30).  I had ... more

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