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.
– John Adams, in a letter to his wife, 3 July 1776
/giphy It’s the most wonderful time of the year
July 3 is the 184th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. 181 days remain until the end of the year.
@Cerridwyn so not many shopping days left until Xmas.
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123 days until Americans reaffirm the most important and fundamental right that is the essential attribute that makes us all Americans.
ALL of U.S. November 3rd.
@Cerridwyn @mike808 I sure hope so. I kinda expect some foul play and lots of underhanded tactics this election.
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/image 3 cheers
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sad but true
/giphy sir goat
@OnionSoup drew on you with sunscreen while you were asleep.
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forgot to include this
Ok. Now it’s the 4th.
very happy independence day to you darn rebellious colonists
Here are some fireworks, set to Vangelis title music for Blade Runner. Mesmerizing.
Los Angeles, July 2020.
Hop in the spinner and get some noodles.
On vimeo (embed/preview is busted on android)