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Posted on July 4, 2018 by beth

“you have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks and soldiers who file by the white house in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy and the flies die from happiness. you may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.”

-erma bombeck

happy birthday u.s.a!

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murphysmission on July 4, 2018 at 5:09 am said:

hey, I got here first? two minds meeting around 5 a.m.–probably significant! (that final word which I just typed three times before no red wiggly line appeared is pretty apt!) happy significant july 4th…may peace be the word of the day and until eternity! maybe if all humans could eat potato salad on a regular basis! YES! no wars…no borders! can you tell I am a democrat?

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 6:49 am said:
  
  yes, you are first, susie. yes, i think you may be right. our minds are up and ready to go early in the morning, and that’s just how we are. here’s to peace and kindness on this day and all moving forward.
  
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  - Gallivanta on July 4, 2018 at 9:17 pm said:
    
    Yes, peace and kindness to you all on the 4th of July.
    
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    - ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 10:26 pm said:
      
      and to you –
      
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Chatter Master on July 4, 2018 at 5:54 am said:

Happy 4th of July Beth! In this heat it is very wise to keep a wary eye on the potato salad!!!!!

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 6:50 am said:
  
  and to you, colleen. i’ll do my best to keep everyone safe from the potato salad.
  
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tric on July 4, 2018 at 6:16 am said:

Enjoy the celebrations Beth.

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 6:51 am said:
  
  thanks, tric. and feel free to raise a glass in international support )
  
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  - tric on July 5, 2018 at 6:09 am said:
    
    I went out with some girlfriends last night and you wouldn’t believe how much international support I offered you. 🙂
    
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    - ksbeth on July 5, 2018 at 6:43 am said:
      
      somehow, i knew i could count on you!
      
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Andrew Petcher on July 4, 2018 at 6:21 am said:

In the UK we celebrate the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the day that we lost our independence. How strange are we?

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 6:52 am said:
  
  so funny. each of our countries certainly have their ‘quirks.’ )
  
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Jodi on July 4, 2018 at 7:47 am said:

😀🇺🇸

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 7:49 am said:
  
  and to you!
  
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Teagan R. Geneviene on July 4, 2018 at 8:12 am said:

Yes! The perfect quote for this Independence Day, Beth! Erma was such a treasure.
(And that pic of yummy potato salad is… well, yummy!) Happy Fourth of July hugs!

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 8:36 am said:
  
  she surely was, and you are so welcome )
  
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markbialczak on July 4, 2018 at 8:28 am said:

Thanks for bringing us vintage Erma on our Birthday, Beth. Happy Fourth to you and yours.

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 8:37 am said:
  
  my pleasure, she is one of my writing idols and i sure miss her. happy 4th to you and yours as well, mark –
  
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janowrite on July 4, 2018 at 8:44 am said:

A splendid quote! Happy 4th to you, Beth! 🙂

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 8:57 am said:
  
  thanks!
  
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CHINA ALEXANDRIA on July 4, 2018 at 8:52 am said:

LOVE THE SITE BETH, CHINA

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 8:58 am said:
  
  thanks so much!
  
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Mark Myers on July 4, 2018 at 9:45 am said:

Classy title! Happy 4th.

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 12:55 pm said:
  
  classy it is! happy 4th!
  
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Jennie on July 4, 2018 at 9:55 am said:

I love this! Erma was one of the best. Happy Fourth to you, Beth. 🇺🇸

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 12:56 pm said:
  
  she sure was, and happy day to you, jennie –
  
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  - Jennie on July 4, 2018 at 5:09 pm said:
    
    😀
    
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Elizabeth on July 4, 2018 at 10:01 am said:

Happy 4th dear Beth!

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 12:56 pm said:
  
  thanks, elizabeth! and you too )
  
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Judi Lynn on July 4, 2018 at 10:21 am said:

Love the Erma Bombeck quote! What’s the 4th without potato salad?

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 12:56 pm said:
  
  right on both counts, judi -)
  
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Oh, the Places We See on July 4, 2018 at 1:23 pm said:

And Happy Independence Day to you as well!

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  thank you!
  
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vickiemckeehan on July 4, 2018 at 2:04 pm said:

Gotta love Erma’s humor, and now, twenty-some odd years after her death, she’s still relevant. Thanks for the reminder. Happy 4th!!

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 2:37 pm said:
  
  she sure is, and same to you!
  
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- renegade4god on July 4, 2018 at 6:56 pm said:
  
  yes, the grass is still greener…
  
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Roy Sexton (Reel Roy Reviews) on July 4, 2018 at 2:08 pm said:

Amen

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  yes!
  
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RegardingKindness on July 4, 2018 at 8:16 pm said:

That potato salad looks awesome! (And I love Erma.)

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 10:25 pm said:
  
  it does, (not mine), and i love her too –
  
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kerbey on July 4, 2018 at 8:32 pm said:

I had three servings today…

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- ksbeth on July 4, 2018 at 10:26 pm said:
  
  doing your bit for the country – what a patriot you are!
  
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michelinewalker on July 6, 2018 at 8:25 am said:

A belated Happy Birthday U.S.A. Love, Micheline

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- ksbeth on July 6, 2018 at 10:05 am said:
  
  thank you )
  
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manyofus1980 on July 8, 2018 at 9:53 am said:

lol! thats lovely!

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- ksbeth on July 8, 2018 at 10:06 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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susanpots on July 10, 2018 at 12:50 pm said:

Thanks for bringing back Erma. One of my (late) mother’s faves. Before Erma, there was Jean Kerr. Ever hear of her?

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russtowne on July 13, 2018 at 1:23 pm said:

I proud to do my patriotic duty per Erma.

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- ksbeth on July 13, 2018 at 1:33 pm said:
  
  So good of you
  
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Dawn on July 21, 2018 at 10:32 am said:

Sweet ♡

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- ksbeth on July 21, 2018 at 11:01 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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