I could write a diatribe about referring to this day as “the 4th” rather than Independence Day. But, for most of our readers, simply putting that sentence in will make the point.
Rather, I’d like to give you the attached video.
A couple of years back the Shoe family hopped in the box mobile and went to Branson, MO. If you’ve never been to Branson, the best way to describe the atmosphere is that you will go nowhere where God and Country are not celebrated. If you’re not happy with either, a trip to Branson would not be advisable.
While in Branson we saw a Red Skelton impersonator. I’m old enough to remember Red on TV. He’s another one of those folks who’s great skill was taken from us entirely too early. The impersonator did a pretty good job…looked a fair amount like Red and definitely had his mannerisms and voice inflections to a T. Near the close, the impersonator did Red’s famous explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance. I’m not a highly sentimental individual but for some reason, I was sad to the point of crying for most of that presentation. I suspect it had to do with my deep love for our Country and my concern for what is happening to it.
Anyway, I want to provide the opportunity for you to see this, if you haven’t. Watch it, learn it, live it!
Happy Independence Day!
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