The 4th of July – Erma Bombeck

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You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, 
not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, 
but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, 
the potato salad gets iffy,
 and the flies die from happiness.  
You may think you have overeaten, 
but it is patriotism.  
~Erma Bombeck

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  4. blankJean Wise says

    Hi Kendal. I love Erma Bombeck too and thought this could bring some sunshine into people’s lives today. I have attended her writing conference several times in Dayton. Great conference.

  5. blankJean Wise says

    Thanks Mia. It is great to be home after traveling for two weeks. We visited five major national parks in Utah. a great time but a long drive home!

  8. blankkendalprivette says

    love erma bombeck. thanks for the laugh this morning! our 4th is depressingly rainy today….

  9. blankMia says

    Dear Jean
    Oh, this is funny! Flies dying of happiness! Have a great 4th of July!
    Blessings
    Mia