Sparkling and Celebrating

The plan was to share a sparkling and thought provoking post this week. (Humor me - it would have sparkled in my head, at least for a moment, anyway!) However, I got swept up in the busy tide of activity recently, helping someone move, among other things. I realized late Saturday night that I still needed to do Monday's post. Oops.

Hoping to rest a bit on Sunday, I needed an alternative plan. Since we celebrate the 4th of July, aka Independence Day, this week in the United States, I thought a "Sparkling and Celebrating" theme would make a good substitute.

As for the Sparkling part - our writing can shine upon learning the craft and polishing skills. Do you agree? I enjoy observing, stretching, and implementing techniques during the process.

And as for Celebrating - we have abundant blessings, don't we? There's always something for which to be thankful, and to celebrate. I'm grateful for the saving grace of Jesus, my family, and in particular my husband, whose birthday falls midweek.

Now it's your turn to jump into this theme. :) What makes your writing sparkle? What are you celebrating and thankful for this week?

Happy writing,
Karen

What Does Freedom Mean to You?

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. 

We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. 

It must be fought for, protected, 

and handed on for them to do the same."

 Ronald Reagan

"It is easy to take liberty for granted, 

when you have never had it taken from you."

Author Unknown 

"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, 

must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."

 Thomas Paine

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."

George Washington

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_freedom.html

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_freedom.html

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_freedom.html

I thought these quotes interesting - they are a reminder that freedom isn't free, 
nor does it happen by accident. 

The older I get, the more I appreciate what we have here. 

Freedom to live, to speak, to worship.  

May we never take it for granted.

What does freedom mean to you? Happy Independence Day!

Have a great week,

Karen 

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