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July 04, 2016
EMT 7/04/16 Happy Independence day. [krakatoa]
Most people seem to say "4th of July".
Doesn't really capture the spirit of the holiday, and coincidentally, doesn't remind people of certain unpleasant truths.
Life has been said to be many things, and it is all of them and more, including no small number of inevitable and unpleasant truths.
The remarkable gift that cultural wisdom offers, but is rarely accepted for long in historical terms, is the opportunity to make many unpleasant truths far less so, and indeed, downright enjoyable.
Enjoy Independence day, and while the fireworks are blasting, and the flags are waving, please take some time to talk to one another about the why of the day.
posted by Open Blogger at
06:15 AM
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