Independence Day

 

OK, a day late and dollar short but everything went well at the Compound yesterday. First off, strong coffee on the porch. Next, a parade, and then? Hot dogs (!) on the grill, tasty, followed by New York strips in the evening. Also tasty, and guess what, they were on special offer at Brookshires so we could afford them. Just.

So there you have it, big fun in North Central Texas as we celebrated our freedom from the monstrous tyranny of the British. Well done, and I'm no expert but wasn't the presenting cause something like a 2% tax on tea. Such utter tyranny.

Fast forward to today and reflect. Speaking of tyranny, the British resisted a regular police force for many years because "too French," as in despotic offence against freedom. Look at them now, but I won't bang on. Here's a prayer, and a good one:

O ETERNAL God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old; Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Bless you all,

LSP

Happy Independence Day!

We had a parade today.

There were Revolutionary War veterans.

Happy families, because everyone loves a parade, unless they're demonically insane leftists.

And plenty of cops.

This ATV was proud to be an American.

And the Seniors Club enjoyed riding in their custom rig.

There weren't any armored vehicles but the town mustered a small contingent of cavalry. More horses on the street, please.

And the church handed out water and popsicles and everyone had a good time.

I love our parade. It's not too big but neither is the town, and there it is, good-natured, decent, patriotic family spirit on display to mark Independence. There's an innocence and a greatness to that.

Have a beautiful 4th and as always, Sic Semper Tyrannis.

KAG,

LSP