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So here we are on the cusp of another Independence Day holiday. For most folks this simply means a day off with pay. For some it means a full day of work at time and a half wages. For others it means a trip to the lake, the mountains, or the backyard swimming pool. It often includes BBQ, iced cold beer, ice cream and other yummy backyard cuisine. (more…)
Posted in Birthdays, blogging, drinks, Family, friends, Holidays, Jansen Schmidt, success, vacation, writing, tagged 4th July, active duty, armed forces, day off, grateful, Holiday, Independence Day, military, thank you, vacation, veterans, whine, wit on July 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »
This week, I’m taking a quick break from blogging. I hope you all have a delightful Independence Day and a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has or still serves in our armed forces.
I’ll be back next Monday with my usual wit or whine session. Until then:
Word of the day: Thalassic
Fun fact about me: I need to schedule more fun days off.
Original post by Jansen Schmidt, June 2017. Image courtesy Google Images.
