Another 4th has come and gone.
We packed up the car and drove 3 1/2 hours to my parent's house. We ate too much good food, visited with the extended family, rode the new boat, played cards, played with the nephews and nieces, watched some tv, worked on the parent's computers, but did nothing to actually celebrate the 4th. I was thinking about this alot on the way home. I think what I'm going to do next year is get everyone to write a postcard to a service member overseas. I was feeling guilty about my patritoism and my support for the country (not the president). I even took the time to talk to Mayumi about it on the way home and explain that it makes me feel guilty that we didn't do anything important today.
What did you do on the fourth? Did you do as I did and just sit back and have a good time? Did you call someone in service that you know and tell them you appreciate their sacrifice? Did you make a mental proclimation to be a better patriot? Did you have any reflection on the day and why we celebrate it?
I guess as I am getting older I'm getting more sentimental or I am actually beginning to understand the sacrifices and struggles of those who came before us. Hopefully I can pass on some of the respect I have developed for these people on to my son.
Posted by Rob at July 5, 2005 10:30 AMGreat post, Rob. I agree that we don't appreciate the sacrifices of others enough. We get too busy caught up in the politics without remembering the actual people serving our country. Thanks for the reminder.
Posted by: Becky at July 5, 2005 12:28 PMI played Grand Turismo 3 for six hours. The Audi TT really sucks until you get the suspension and gear ratio worked out, then its a great deal of fun.
Holiday? Wait, this is the one with the grill right? Maybe next year. I just wasn't feeling it.
Posted by: woody at July 5, 2005 03:20 PM