Friday, July 3, 2009

Independence Day

Appropriately enough, following yesterday's post about supporting independent, local shops, tomorrow is Independence Day in the United States. The American flag and other red-white-and-blue iconography has been so politicized for years, and all the disagreements and disappointments over what it means to be an American have left a bad taste in nearly everyone's mouth. But for the first time since I can remember, this year I began to feel like I really do belong in this country. To me, the United States is beginning to look like more of a place where people can celebrate their differences in constructive, positive ways. Wasn't that the idea in the first place?

2 comments:

Donna O. said...

Happy Fourth to you on Fourth Street! It's been way too long since I've been to see your store. Soon, I hope!!
D.

The Joy of Nesting said...

Oh I so hope you are right Karima!!! It has been awhile since I have been proud of the country I'm from :(

Pattie ;)