Friday, July 4, 2014

Happy 4th of July

Cape Porpoise, Maine

Wishing a very Happy 4th of July to each of you!  

We are so blessed to live in this amazing country, to be free, and to be who we want to be! For the last few years I have enjoyed reading the Declaration of Independence - where else are we guaranteed life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness?
"When in the Course of human events . . . all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights . . . for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."

 To read the entire Declaration of Independence, click here.  

 If you are in hurricane Arthur's path keep safe. We are expected to feel the brunt of the storm in Maine tomorrow.  The BBQ & fireworks have been postponed until July 5th!  We can roll with it!  

Be happy & safe!


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  1. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJuly 4, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Happy 4th of July to you too Mary. We are indeed blessed to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Stay say with Arthur's approach and I hope you have a good 4th on the 5th.
    Sam

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 5:57 PM

      Thank you Sam, Art is raining on us now! Happy 4th to you too! :)

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  2. jaz@octoberfarmJuly 4, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    stay safe and have a happy 4th and 5th of july! my beans are baking and my BBQ sauce has been made. i am good to go!

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 5:58 PM

      Hi Joyce, you have been a busy bee, I read your post earlier and I hope you can sleep through the fireworks tonight! Happy 4th of July to you!

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  3. An Urban CottageJuly 4, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    I love Cape Porpoise. Can't wait to get back there with my camera off season.

    We got the fireworks in just 15 minutes before the skies opened up with a horrible squall of thunder ,lightening, wind and sideways rain.

    Enjoy!

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 5:59 PM

      Hope you didn't get too wet!!! The word that comes to mind when I think of Cape Porpoise is "enchanting" ~ it's just such a lovely place! Enjoy the 4th! I loved your post!

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  4. VeeJuly 4, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Seems like a great thing to do on the 4th of July! Thank you for the link. It is just pouring here! Hope that you folks have a Plan B.

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you Vee, it's raining on the coast too, it started around 3:00! It was a better day than I expected! Happy 4th of July to you!

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  5. VeeJuly 4, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Wow! What an incredible document...had not remembered some of its finer points since last reading it. Must reading for every American on an ongoing basis! Thanks again.

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 6:03 PM

      My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Listen to me, like I wrote it! LOL!!! I am very thankful to our forefathers, especially Thomas Jefferson for authoring this amazing document. From what I understand no other country "happiness" in their constitution! Pretty amazing when you think of it.

      Do you have new annual reading now? :)

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    2. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 6:05 PM

      . . . as is the case, my brain worked faster than my fingers . . . no other country guarantees "happiness" in their constitution.

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  6. Schnitzel and the TroutJuly 4, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Happy 4th to you and yours. We are truly fortunate to live in this free country. Proud to be an American. Stay safe, and thanks for sharing.

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 6:04 PM

      Thank you Susan! Back at you!!! Did you cook anything amazing for today, or tomorrow?

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  7. PamJuly 4, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Happy 4th of July to you, Mary! I love this country and like your post honoring it. Stay safe and have a great weekend!

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 4, 2014 at 6:08 PM

      Love your post too! No one belts out a tune like Kate Smith! Happy 4th of July to you and yours! :)

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  8. gillyflowerJuly 5, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    Happy 4th July to you Mary! Such inspiring and stirring words.
    I hope you don't suffer any damage from the storm.
    Keep safe and enjoy your belated celebrations!
    Gill xx

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 5, 2014 at 9:14 AM

      Hi Gill, the hurricane has passed and the sun is now working it's way out, for what promises to be a beautiful weekend! I can't wait to see the waves later this morning! Thank you for visiting!

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  9. Karen thisoldhouse2.comJuly 5, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Amen! And, we got rain yesterday too... the perfect kind for gardens. Picnic commenses today :-) Have a great weekend.

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 5, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Hi Karen, boy did it rain in Maine! Looks like the rest of the weekend will be great! The grill will be fired up later today & the food and beverages will be flowing! I love the 4th of July, it's about family, friends, food & no gifts! LOL!! Enjoy your belated 4th!

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  10. KerinJuly 6, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Hope that you had a happy and safe 4th of July.
    Great post! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the link.

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