Action 7: 4th of July

I'm glad your here!

I am excited about the 4^th of July.

The birthday of our Nation!

Birthdays are a time to reflect on how far we have come and where we hope to go.

I am starting with a political speech to provide a bit of perspective.

I happen to think it's funny.  

Don't worry, if you don't.

“Dear people of America …. On this glorious day ….. JUSTICE, Freedom and apple-pie!  … rescued kittens …. and my loyal folks of Idaho … blame … blame …. Blame …Vote for me.  I GIVE YOU LIBERTY!”

“clap, clap, clap”

I happen to think that's funny ...
..... 'cause it says all the things I DON’T want to hear and puts it on a podium.
I DON'T want to hear a silly pep-rally of 'feel good words', mixed with a heavy dose of blame.
Yet, the real question is not what I DON’T want.

The real question is what DO I want?

What do I need to keep caring?

What do I need to keep standing up?

What do I need to keep speaking up?

Without doubt it comes to one

single

powerful

word

HOPE

I need hope that we are moving forward   … step by little step.


And on this birthday of our nation, I will say, ‘Yes, we are’ …. even though at times I feel like I will explode with impatience.

I say, ‘Yes, we are!’

After all,

Little, by little, by little, BIG things get done.


It’s the ‘little’ that get us there.


And that is exactly where you and I are at


Happy 4th of July!

Yours truly, Bena

Peep and the Parade    by Bena

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