HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA

READING WHILE YOU SUNBATHE CAN MAKE YOU WELL RED.

IS A WILL A "DEAD GIVEAWAY"?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA

We celebrate far too many holidays in this countries. It seems like we pay people "not to work" for a day in celebration of almost anything. Soon we will have take your mailman to lunch day, treat your landscaper to drinks day, bring your homeless friend to work hour, and the ever popular avoid the Acorn census taker marathon.

In my opinion, there are three truly celebratory occasions in this country. Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Independence Day.

Lets start with a visit to The Constitution Center on your next visit to the Philadelphia area. There is no better place to learn how we grew from a "rag tag" group of rebels to the most powerful, most democratic and the free est nation in the world. After the visit you will understand the blood, sweat and tears that it took to build this great nation.

Independence Day 2009, will be different than most. we are not yet broke, but we are well on the way. Unemployment, spending and arrogance by the government are at record highs. Citizens in many cities will again peacefully demonstrate against impending record tax increases. Yes, tea parties just like we had in the Boston Harbor 200 years ago.

We are still at war in the Middle East, and facing threats from North Korea, Iran and possibly Russia and even Venezuela. Our "footing" has moved from aggressive to passive. This year our government appears to be more interested in owning banks and auto companies than in standing up for freedom.

With all of the "doom and gloom" that we are fed by the desperate press (many are bankrupt), politicians, former vice presidents (global warming had made Al Gore $100 M). Lets light the grills, dip the chips, drink lemonade, iced tea and perhaps adult beverages, enjoy the fireworks and Thank GO_ that we live in this country - THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, BAR NONE.

ENJOY THE DAY.