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Fourth Coming (Celebrating the American Dream)
Born in the U.S.A., I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A., born in the U.S.A.
(Lyrics from “Born in the USA,” a 1984 song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, an American musician, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian whose songs find grandeur in the struggles of daily American life for the working class)
With the Fourth soon coming forth, Americans will celebrate Independence Day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress. That 240-yr.-old document, particularly its second sentence, makes a profound statement about human rights:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Proud to have been born in the USA, I am ever grateful to members of the armed forces who’ve dedicated their lives, made family sacrifices, and put themselves in harm’s way so Americans on US soil can celebrate our freedom from tyranny with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, and the like.
Born in the USA, a second-generation American, I want to also express thanks to my maternal grandfather who emigrated from Italy to this country and fought for it during WWI. Attaining citizenship, he paved the way for his wife—my grandmother, and his two young children—my aunts, to make their pilgrimage to Rhode Island. Eventually, my mother, the second youngest of their six children was born, and became a US citizen by virtue of “jus soli” or right of birthplace.
Part of America’s working class, my grandparents found grandeur in overcoming struggles during the Depression, and highly valued education as a means to achieve the American Dream by attaining those unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and Happiness. My grandparents would swell with pride knowing so many forthcoming descendants furthered our education to pursue careers in business, cosmetology, engineering, construction, state and federal government, teaching, law enforcement, the military, and medicine—each of us striving to make our mark on American soil as they did.
I was born in the U.S.A., born in the U.S.A.
(Lyrics from “Born in the USA,” a 1984 song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, an American musician, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian whose songs find grandeur in the struggles of daily American life for the working class)
With the Fourth soon coming forth, Americans will celebrate Independence Day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress. That 240-yr.-old document, particularly its second sentence, makes a profound statement about human rights:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Proud to have been born in the USA, I am ever grateful to members of the armed forces who’ve dedicated their lives, made family sacrifices, and put themselves in harm’s way so Americans on US soil can celebrate our freedom from tyranny with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, and the like.
Born in the USA, a second-generation American, I want to also express thanks to my maternal grandfather who emigrated from Italy to this country and fought for it during WWI. Attaining citizenship, he paved the way for his wife—my grandmother, and his two young children—my aunts, to make their pilgrimage to Rhode Island. Eventually, my mother, the second youngest of their six children was born, and became a US citizen by virtue of “jus soli” or right of birthplace.
Part of America’s working class, my grandparents found grandeur in overcoming struggles during the Depression, and highly valued education as a means to achieve the American Dream by attaining those unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and Happiness. My grandparents would swell with pride knowing so many forthcoming descendants furthered our education to pursue careers in business, cosmetology, engineering, construction, state and federal government, teaching, law enforcement, the military, and medicine—each of us striving to make our mark on American soil as they did.
Eva’s Byte #219 – My Glorious Declarations
With the Fourth forthcoming, Americans will proudly celebrate Independence Day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress. That 243-yr.-old document, particularly its second sentence, makes a profound statement about human rights:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
On a grand scale, I do not take lightly, these precious endowments which endure, thanks to the sacrifices those in our military have made since the American Revolutionary War.
On a miniscule scale, to ward off the “mean reds” Holly Golightly alludes to in the flim 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s', my glorious declarations are cited in gratitude for fostering my freedom via independence and autonomy. It goes without saying that life can turn on a dime, predisposing us to redefine our pursuits of happiness.
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah for:
Good health: mine and my family’s—including my two elderly cats.
Get-togethers with cousins.
My keen mind—at least I think it is.
The joy of writing novels at my own pace for publication.
My vehicle’s reliability for me to navigate where I need to go.
Laundry service: rain, sleet, or snow.
Maintenance on the premises, ready to repair or replace an item with short notice.
The affordable luxury of maintaining regular appointments at my hair salon and day spa.
Procuring what was needed, I survived the DMV in obtaining a Real ID.
No need for me to go overboard; you get the picture.
“Fourth-Coming”—feel free to glorify an overlooked reason for gratitude in your pursuit of happiness.
