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musings for the Fourth of July
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On this day of freedom... Let me declare my independence from self-interest self-absorption self-focus. Let me open my eyes and reach to take the laces of the shoes of someone wholly different from myself and willingly walk in them until I can pick the motes of criticism, superiority, smugness from my eyes and truly understand what it is to be that man that woman that child. Our strength is a patchwork blending, each warp or woof thread filling what was once a gap. Together--not separately--we fill the holes to form the seamless garment. Together we are the promise and fulfillment. -bardsmaid Image: Bodger Seed Company's impressive floral flag, a tradition begun during WWII. Lompoc, CA |
