#fourth of july
Happy Independence Day to my American audience!The one thing that get’s old Ben Franklin “up”: young women.
Howard Da Silva and Blythe Danner in 1776 (1972).
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The Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza returns to the East River this year. For the best viewing spots, check out our NYC Fireworks Viewing Guide. (Photo: Julienne Schaer for NYCgo)
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The American Continental Congress actually voted for and declared independence on July 2nd. John Adams, in a letter to wife Abigail, thought this date would become a special holiday:
But the Day is past. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, 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 Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more. [x]
He was technically right…just off by two days! July 4th was the date written on the final copy of the Declaration, and it stuck. The signing was staggered, complicated by the fact that all the delegates were never in the same room at the same time. Most signed on August 2nd, but the last signature was not placed until 1777. [x]
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July 4, 2007. “July 4th fireworks, Washington, D.C." Highsmith, Carol M., photographer. Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
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A lil trail run on the 4th + thinking about patriotism in a time when you want to change everything happening in your country // wild honey blog
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Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate your Independence Day with American art—the Museum is open seven days a week in July and August (and open late until 10 pm Fridays and Saturdays)!
[Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015), Red, White and Blue, 1961. Oil on linen, 88 ¼ × 66 9/16 in.]
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With the 4th of July just a few days away, please remember to take care of yourself if you struggle with loud sounds!!!
If you’re staying in:
- Headphones are your best friend!
- Make a playlist of relaxing music like classical or lofi to drown out fireworks.
- Play your favorite films!
- Prepare some favorite snacks & non-caffeinated drinks!
- Use plastic plates/ cups so there’s no loud sound/shards if knocked over
- Swaddle yourself in blankets!
If you’re going out:
- Headphones are also your best friend!
- If you don’t have internet/phone/or headphones, ask to borrow from a friend/sibling. (I’m sure they’ll understand)
- You can buy ear plugs at most Pharmacies like CVS or Rite-aid.You can also wear them under headphones for an advanced bumper.
- Makeshift ear plugs can be made of toilet paper or tissues.
- Remember to charge your phone incase you get separated from your group!!!
The 4th is on ⭑Thursday⭑ this year so make sure you prepare ahead of time incase of early fireworks.
As always stay hydrated (seriously it’s hot out there), remember to take your meds/ vitamins, & check on your loved ones if they are noise adverse (including animals)! And Please add on what you do to cope! It could help others more than you know!
Happy Fourth of July!
Why yes, I am in fact listening to my iTunes with “America” typed into the search bar as a makeshift playlist.
Happy Fourth!!
(Above is a shitty yet nostalgia-producing live version of “American Classic” by Hidden In Plain View. “Bleed American” by Jimmy Eat World is next in the queue.)
Happy Force of July(from Chopper & the Ghost crew)
by Travis English(akastarwarskid)
HD Desktop available here.
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Independence Day
July 4, 2018
Hello there my beautiful followers! How has everyone been? Have those of you who celebrate this day had a good 4th of July? I certainly have. It’s been a crazy day. I was debating on writing a little entry just for the occasion of this American holiday, but then a Spinraza update came into play and I just had to fill you all in, if not just for pure documentation.
As you all know, Americans take this holiday very seriously. This is when our neighbors obnoxiously light off fireworks from even just before dusk, until midnight or until a police officer drives by and gives them a polite warning. Yes, I have experienced that exact situation. It was funny.
But today isn’t just about fireworks, it’s also about celebrating our ancestors freedom from England (sorry my English followers, but know I am on your side) as well as celebrating the fact that we are American!Even if pretty much every American in this country is technically an immigrant according to our history, bloodlines, and Ellis Island’s existance… But I won’t mention that… What better way to celebrate being American than going swimming? Okay, that sounds kind of stupid, but that is what we do on this particular day. Swimming, hot dogs, hamburgers, beer and fireworks. The American dream…
I got in the pool after lounging around for half the day watching Supernatural, then getting dressed, and socializing a bit with my aunt. It felt so cold compared to my warm body that it took me a while to commit to getting in, but I was dragged in and the exothermic reaction began. For those of you who don’t know what that means, my body became the same temperature as the pool since the heat from my body expelled into the water.
Science.
As I floated around the pool, I had an idea. Thanks to my cousin, honestly. That, and my physical therapist as I have done something similar with a ball.
I asked my grandmother to put a pool noodle under my knees to see if I could push it down. So she did that, and nothing really happened so now it was under my heels. I still couldn’t really do anything so now we moved it to my feet. I could kind of balance on it, and push it under the water. But then, my grandmother had an idea. So she put the two ends of the noodle in each of my hands while my feet rested in the curvature. Well, here’s a visual.
I discovered that I can push the noodle under the water like so.
I can rock side to side.
Then I traveled down the length of the pool!!
Sadly, I can’t post the entire video on here, or turn the videos right side round, but I believe that these little Gif sets show enough of what I can do. I could never even hold on to a pool noodle before, so just that is a huge improvement. My right hand did give out after about a minute of doing the little swim down the pool, but I’m ecstatic with my little victory.
My legs and arms are now quite sore, but it was worth it. Especially since I got to see my best friend afterward and I chilled with her family for a bit, even if we didn’t get to hang out for fireworks.
Overall, I’m so satisfied with my improvements. Tomorrow I’ll go to acupuncture and see if maybe some other muscles can be activated.
“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” ~ Stephen Hawking
Happy Independence Day weekend! Solve mysteries with your friends and family for a “staycation” adventure (like going to a ranch, playing with Tesla coils, stealing sapphires, or diffusing bombs for example.)
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Stay safe and stay sleuthy!
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