Celebrate and Sparkle

Patriotism is love of and/or devotion to one's country.Sometimes we get so lost in the "roller coaster of life" to see the loveliness that's around us. The street corners, local bakeries, town celebrations. It's all just so inspiring.

So on this day of celebration in the States, take some time to show what you love about where you live. Share your little nooks, eateries, playgrounds and how you best like to spend days like these. And remember to soak it all in.

Image and words courtesy of Jen Way; Miss Americana.

Comments

[djbeat]

we celebrated canada's birthday on july 01 - happy to share our special places today on our neighbour's big day!

today bb boy & i visited a truly magical garden (& gallery) called barton & leier (http://www.bartonandleiergallery.com/garden.html)! it has so many lovely & surprising nooks & crannies i think it would take several trips to see them all!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3686767600/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3685964265/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3685969743/in/photostream/

[Puna]

Happy birthday America! I love you so much.

http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/07/july-4-from-sea-to-shining-sea/

[cindy : quaint]

we recently saw a military reenactment and camp and it was really neat
http://thebashfulphotographer.blogspot.com/2009/06/militia-at-mulford-farm.html
happy 4th!

[kristin]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/3686287380/

our town being a coastal vacation town does a mini fireworks display not only no the 4th but every thursday evening over the ocean. it is a free perk we really hope for each week. if the rains will allow.

[Tracey Clark]

I'm glad to be home for the festivities this year!
Last year we were traveling and it had it's charms but I do like the local celebrations best!
this is a shot that i caught through the window on our road trip last year. totally unique from anything we see around here!http://www.traceyclark.com/blog/2009/7/4/a-year-ago.html

[Patty Reiser]

Heading to Legoland today to have some family fun this Fourth of July holiday! Wishing everyone a scent-sational weekend!
Patty

http://camerapatty.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/potd4th/

[BlessedMess]

The rain has been keeping us in this long weekend. Hoping for some sun so we can do the requisite grilling and sparklers, but if all else fails, we'll head to our favorite neighborhood hangout...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12418609@N00/3687512542/

[Sandy K]

Great photo - perfect illustration for our birthday celebration.