first blog post

Well, here I am.  Trying to collect my 62 y/o thoughts and blog again. Always think there is so much to say and now it's just a big blank. 
OK.  Independence Day.
It's very important to me to appreciate Independence Day. I think a lot about what would have been if we weren't able to enjoy the freedoms our brave young woman and men have fought so courageously for all these years.
Remembering in 4th grade practicing the drill where you jump under your desk in case of an attack by the Soviet Union-that's what it was then.  Not Russia.  It was the Communists. HA! Like the desks would save us! But in 4th grade we believed.  How niave we were.  ALL of us!
Freedom is such a privilege that I so cherish. We Americans tend to take it for granted way too much. Stand up and be grateful for what we have this 4th of July. Teach the children how important it is. Say THANK YOU!
Enjoy your freedom to celebrate as you choose this Independence Day!