America is not a perfect nation, as we are reminded relentlessly, even during our national holidays. But, the Fourth of July is different. Unlike Veterans Day when we thank veterans for the service and unlike Memorial Day when we honor those who laid down their lives for the rest of us, Independence Day is the only day of the year, when we can simply rejoice as one nation and embrace our collective experience. It is a good day to be happy and joyful. You have 364 other days to complain about our imperfections.
So, as you get your hamburgers and hot dogs ready for the gluttony, grab a sock from the dirty clothes hamper and put it in your pocket. As soon as somebody starts trash-talking America on that special day, stuff the sock in the their month and tell him to keep it there until the Fifth of July!
It really is okay to love your country . . . warts and all!
So, as you get your hamburgers and hot dogs ready for the gluttony, grab a sock from the dirty clothes hamper and put it in your pocket. As soon as somebody starts trash-talking America on that special day, stuff the sock in the their month and tell him to keep it there until the Fifth of July!
It really is okay to love your country . . . warts and all!
