Wednesday, July 2, 2025

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #609

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1. What does freedom mean to you? 

I seem to be struggling to answer some of these questions. I don't know why??? So I am just going with something that I read...

"The condition or right of being able or allowed to, say, think, etc., whatever you want to, without being controlled or limited."

2. How will you celebrate Independence Day this year? If you live outside the USA answer this question as it relates to your own country's patriotic holiday, wherever that may land on the calendar.

We will driving home from Montana. We were originally going to get home on the 4th but we are staying an extra day. 

3. This or that...red, white, or blue? Stars or stripes? Watermelon, home made ice cream, or blueberry pie? How do you feel about fireworks? 

Oh my, I guess I will go with blue. I will go with stars. I'm going to pick watermelon. I do like fireworks and since we moved in our house 18 years ago we can watch fireworks from several towns from our view. They are not up close but they are really fun to watch. 

4. What have you purchased recently that made you excited? 

I can't think of anything right now. 

5. I'm thankful to live in America (or fill in whatever country you call home) because____________.

Because of the freedom we have. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

As I type this I am sitting in Amber and Dylan's kitchen. Their house is so beautiful and I will share pictures at some point. We have just been hanging out at the house. We will be visiting places by the time you see this post and going to some of our favorite places to eat. We will be heading home on Thursday and get home on Saturday. 


12 comments:

MadSnapper n Beau said...

sounds like your visit is going well, and I know you love sitting in a beautiful home plus with family. I like fireworks as long as they are not in my neighborhood. they are outlawed and people should be stopped from using them. go watch the ones the cities do and leave it at that.
no 4th celebration, we don't celebrate holidays any more. love watermelon and home made icecream

Little Penpen said...

So happy you are there! I hope you are feeling good and having a great time! 🇺🇸

The Feminine Energy said...

It sounds like you have vacation success, Debby. Yayy!! I've been thinking about you all week. Safe travels home. Love, Andrea xoxo

Martha Jane Orlando said...

So happy to hear that your visit is going so well, Debby. Keep having fun!

Debby @ My Shasta Home said...

Oh I bet that is nice in Montana. I’m glad you’re enjoying your time with family.

Mevely317 said...

It's good to 'see' you, Debby! I'm so glad you and Mark are enjoying a happy, relaxing time. Lifting prayers for a safe journey home.

photowannabe said...

Ahh, family time in Montana. What could be better?? Nothing. I'm so glad you made it there and can celebrate the 4th together.
We are not doing anything for the 4th this year. Will probably have some watermelon and some ice cream to top things off. That's about all the energy I have this year.
Can't wait to see photos of the house and family.
Sue

Carla from The River said...

Enjoy your time Debby. I am looking forward to seeing the house.
xx oo
Carla

Chatty Crone said...

I am so happy that you got to go see Amber. I know you are having a good time. Be safe driving on the 4th!

CheerfulMonk said...

I’m so glad the visit is going well. ❤️

Pamela M. Steiner said...

I'm glad you are having a nice visit with your kids. I know you are enjoying being there with them, and I'm glad you are taking your time coming home! Hopefully the holiday traffic won't be too bad for traveling. Looking forward to seeing your pictures when you get back home. For now, just relax and enjoy!!!

Ann said...

I am so glad that you are enjoying your visit with Amber and Dylan. I can't wait to see pictures of their house. Safe travels home.

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