As the United States marks its 250th anniversary today,
remember Erma Bombeck’s timeless quote about the way the nation has celebrated Independence Day-
including “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.”
—
photo/book source: ‘The Animal Picnic”, Ernest Nister, Philomel Books, 1988,
reproduction of original from the 1890’s
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Love the picture, and the quote is great. Have a happy day, Beth, and enjoy your celebrations.
Best wishes, Pete.
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thanks, pete
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Happy 4th of July!
Joanna
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thank you –
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You are more than welcome, Beth!
Joanna
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“Your future depends on what you do today.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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absolutley
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Happy 4th of July and 250 years wow!
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thanks, ute –
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Cool quote. I’m stealing it and passing it on.
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please do –
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👍🏻👍🏻
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I love the way you chose to keep it simple during a very complicated time. Happy 4th to you.
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thanks, that was my goal –
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Wonderful quote and picture. Happy 4th to you and yours, Beth!
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thanks so much, dale –
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Happ celebrating dear Beth. 250–wow!
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<3 yes, and we still have a lot of growing up to do! thanks –
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Haha cute! Happy 4th of July 😅
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thanks!
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Wishing you a safe and joyous 4th, Beth!
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thanks, and back at you –
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ah, the 4th of July… may yours be one to happily remember
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thank you –
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I love Erma! She always nailed it. Happy Fourth, Beth.
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as always, you too!
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😍
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Now we just have to wonder if we’ll make it to 251.
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right!
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Happy 4th, my friend!
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thanks, pete!
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If that quote is correct, I am a patriot!
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I’m not sure about the flies dying from happiness, but everything else tracks.
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