“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake.”
- Francis Bacon

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Happy 4th of July ~ Happy Pink Saturday ~ God Bless America!

Please join us in celebrating the precious freedom we, as a country, enjoy and hold dear. Freedom that our young men and women are fighting for overseas in so many countries - in too many countries. Freedom that the young people of Iran, wearing their green ribbons in recognition of their fight for freedom from oppression, marched in the streets and died for after a sham presidential election - their blood falling onto the hard, cold pavement. Freedom that we, as Americans, were born with - the same freedom that others fight for and pray for and die for each and every day, quietly and without notice.

Please turn off the music at the right for full appreciate of video

Today as we celebrate our remarkable freedom with picnics and family and friends and fireworks and sparklers, please stop for a moment to remember all those who came before us who died for this day and all those who are not home with their loved ones because they are deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan fighting to preserve this day.

Happy 4th of July, everyone and Happy Pink Saturday! Please visit Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND. Some of the prettiest and most imaginative blogs are participating in Pink Saturday this week.

21 comments:

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Mimi!
I am so thrilled I visited this morning. I see you love pink and hats also from your icon. Loved the post. It is something we forget about the ones who have fought, and are fighting to provide us with the freedoms that we have. My husband was a marine, our son was in the army, and so was my Daddy. Thanks for reminding us this beautiful 4th of July. I have signed up to follow your BLOG and would love for you to pop over to mine and do the same. "Country Hugs", Sherry

Anonymous said...

Yes I know the feeling being one who also celebrate Independence day in my country. Just thinking of the courage and sacrifices - everything our forefathers have to go through to attain freedom is truly remarkable and makes everyone thankful.

Happy Pink Saturday!

Elena said...

Wishing you a happy 4th July and happy celebrations!

Have a great pink & rosy week.

ciao,
Elena :)

Eclectic Chic Style said...

Happy 4th to you Mimi!!
♥ Teresa

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Beautiful post, Mimi. God Bless America. Have a fab PiNk 4th of July! :) Marsha

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Mimi,
Amazing fireworks!! I love your pink and I also love hats! You have a very chic pink blog! Happy PINK 4th of July! Enjoy your weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

LADY JANE said...

Happy RWB and PINK to you! Hope all is well! Hugs!

Unknown said...

Hello Ms. Mimi,

Thank you for the fireworks. I think that's about as close as I'm gonna get this year. (tee hee :)

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy 4th! .•*˙˙*•.HaPPy PiNk SaTuRdaY!.•*˙˙*•.

Cheers! =D
~Kitty Kellie
The Artful Paper Doll

Regina said...

Nice post.
Happy 4th of July. Cheers.

Regina

KayEllen said...

Pretty fireworks!!

Happy 4th of July and Pink Saturday!!

Stop by for a stroll around Balboa Island:)

Smiles,
kayellen

Christine said...

Hi, thanx for the Fireworks...I never grow tired of them!
Hope you have a Wonderful Fourth of July Weekend filled with family and fun!
Hugs - Chrisitine

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Oh, how wonderful! And a very Happy PS 4th to you, too! Enjoyed this...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Claudia said...

Happy Fourth and Happy PInk Saturday!

Susie Jefferson said...

Happy Pink Saturday and Happy 4th July (being from the UK, I hadn't realised it was Independence Day...).

Love those fireworks!

Printersdevil said...

That was awesome!

Michelle said...

Happy PS. Nice U-tube display.

Unknown said...

Happy Pink Saturday and 4th of July! Love the fireworks! Fabulous! Hope you and yours had a wonderful and safe 4th!

Tina

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Beansieleigh said...

Good Sunday Morning to you! Loved your post this morning. We did make it to the fireworks show last night, and it was the best I can remember seeing!.. and NO RAIN! (0; Happy Pink Saturday, and hope you're enjoying a very Happy 4th of July Weekend too!

fairiemoon said...

Happy Fourth of July and Pink Saturday, both of them!!!

Erin :)

http://www.fairiemoon.typepad.com/

Deanna said...

Hi Mimi! Hope you are having a wonderful Fourth of July celebration!

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
Deanna :D