What are you doing with your independence? Are you using it well?
Cows and pigs are not too independent they prefer to work in teams.
Cats are pretty independent.
For those reading in America with me. Have a lovely day.
A day of independence
celi
oops pigs out must run
WEATHER: I should get a job that is independent of weather but I guess that would be a tough ask.
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What – Who are you independent from?
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32 responses to “YOUR INDEPENDENCE”
Happy 4th July🎉🎉
Top cloud picture looks like Winnie the Pooh sipping straight from the honey jar 😊
Happy 4 July to all. Laura
Just love the image of Winnie the Pooh sipping straight from the honey jar!!! And your right! Is does look like that!!! 🙂
Happy 4th everyone! Sounds like those piggies are celebrating as well!
They have declared their independence! Happy Fourth of July some of us & a lovely summer or winter day to the rest. I’m going to putter in the garden, draw, sip cold drinks & watch fireworks tonight with my family. A glorious one for me.
Independence can be a tricky thing…how much might be a little too much, as in knowing when to ask for help/guidance is often harder than you might imagine. A one year anniversary of sorts for me this month. My divorce happened this time last year. That is independence I will gladly celebrate proudly!
Congratulations Deb! :):):)
Thank you!
Happy Fourth! I think independence is the freedom you truly want, versus the freedom that others decide you should have.
I count myself very fortunate. I have freedom from hunger, fear and desperate poverty, freedom from most forms of prejudice, freedom to love as I will, freedom to create and write, to reach out, to travel, to express my opinions and to give freely the work of my hands without needing to be paid for it. Five years ago I gave up the freedom of being a single woman, but the rewards have been greater than I can express. Yes. I am fortunate. And free.
my cats are very independent and i try to emulate them –
Hah! The piggies want to be Independent too!
We will be quietly celebrating our day of independence with hearty lunch in celebration of the day as well my husband’s birthday, which is tomorrow, but, family coming today.:) Brats, homemade potato salad (I make my mom’s recipe – yum) and tonight – watching the fireflies light up the skies.
So far this morning it’s been quiet, but last night a neighbor was shooting fireworks. The cats and I do NOT enjoy loud noises. And I imagine it will be more of same tonight. I wish they were outlawed, but I guess that wouldn’t be freedom or some such. And since I only wish it because of the noise and not the danger I can’t even make a reasonable personal argument for outlawing them. BUT – the danger is real. So I will cite it anyway.
I have to agree. Many pets run away do to fireworks, and the noise is very triggering to those with PTSD. I won’t deny they are beautiful though.
Happy Independence Day to you x
Morning Celi!! I love the cloud picture ~~ another calendar shot!! And the cute little calfie butts!! And my Kitties!! I’m always very thankful for the freedoms we are blessed with with in our Nation ~~ and deeply thankful to our Veterans. And I’ll be working in the garden today ~~ more weeds to hoe out!!! They never give up!! Happy 4th!!
A year ago we were in Prineville, Oregon for the 4th. Hubby particularly wanted to go to see if was still the same as when he was a kid. Sure enough! Parades, bands and picnics in the park, and at night the fireworks were set off on a mountain at the edge of town. As always, the sparks set the mountain afire. Huge cheers from all over the city, horns honking, patriotic music. The on-purpose burn is controlled and the next day, you never would have known anything happened! Miss C, Those photos are wonderful! The clouds phenomenal and the best kitty pictures yet! Tell Sam thanks for the inspiration – the tin shed is nearly cleaned out – just finishing up today – Independence from that mess day!
Happy Independence Day.
Overshadowed by the beautiful images above is this little tidbit: “oops pigs out must run.” A down to earth version of indepedence and its consequences. Also a very poetic (and may I say, accurate) description of the way many of my friends who are voters felt yesterday, and will likely feel tomorrow.. Wonderful post today! Another reason for celebrating.
Beautiful post!! Simple and thoughtful!!
Happy Independence Day!!