Freedom to live our lives to the fullest in the way we choose! I am proud to be an American!!
Thankful to have the freedom live on a farm and raise beef I know has not been injected with antibiotics and growth hormones, vegetables with no pesticides. The freedom to grow and enjoy flowers of every color and shape. The freedom to browse the blogworld and enjoy all the wonderful creativity of not only my fellow Americans, but that of friends from around the world!
America has come along way in 233 years and still has a ways to go before the Declaration of Independence is truly a piece of paper that speaks the truth, a nation where ALL people are created and treated as equals! Instead of a fireworks display, I offer you a colorful display of flowers from Swiftwater Farm!
Weeping Hibiscus
Josephs Coat Rose
Bachelor's Buttons
Double Bloom Peach Hibiscus
Red Mandavillia
Lavender Crape Myrtle
Morning Glory
Pale Pink Knockout Rose buds
Hot Pink Knockout Rose
Gardenia
Orange Canna
Coral Geranium
Orange/yellow Marigolds
White Crape Myrtle
Hot Pink Canna
Hubby gathers tomatoes in the dawn's early light
Yesterday, I freely canned these Refrigerator Pickles
And enjoyed a long visit from this Hummer
There were actually two but two are just to fast to capture
I do not know why they fight over the feeder
I never let it run out of nectar
Oh well, this is America where everyone has an opinion
HAPPY 4 th of JULY EVERYONE !!!!! BE SAFE!
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Good morning, Carol, and what a lovely day you are having. Wonderful to see you celebrating your/our freedom in the land "where everyone has an opinion"-even hummingbirds! :-) Love the color and zest of your post- and please won't you pass a pickle? <3
Your flowers are better than fireworks. I am happy there are others who enjoy the spot they're in.
Happy 4th.
Hi Carol! Let's be happy for the freedom to browse the blogworld and enjoy all the wonderful creativity of not only my fellow Americans, but that of friends from around the world! I say "Amen" to that! Well said, Carol.
Are those your cattle? You are in heaven, aren't you? And loving all that hard work? Happy 4th!
Beautiful flowers! Thank you for sharing.
And we can express our opinions, provided they are not filled with threats, without fear of recrimination.
I have several friends who immigrated in my lifetime. I love to hear them detail their journeys. The immigrants I now did the process legally, learned the language, applied and eventually pass the citizenship test (which many of us might not pass, and had jobs, some jobs we natives would not take.
Happy 4th of July !
We Americans are an opinionated bunch, aren't we? As usual, I enjoyed your pix! Have a great holiday.
Beautiful 'fireworks' display, Carol. Love your Joseph's Coat Rose. We have a couple which are similar.
That Mandavilla is beautiful... I'm partial to reds.
Hope you all have a marvelous 4th.
Hugs,
Betsy
Happy Fourth, Carol!
Happy 4rth dear blog friend.
Absolutely love those Joseph's Coat Roses!
Happy Independence Day to you and yours !
I like the flowers better than fireworks...not near as smelly and no burned fingers ;)
I still have seen the first hummingbird, I suppose my house is off the "A" list this year...hhhmmm
Happy 4th of July flowerworks!! Beautiful flowers. I love being an American and I love celebrating the 4th of July! We are so lucky to live here in the USA.
Happy 4th! Love the flower pics. They are just as pretty as fireworks, and don't scare dogs.
Your flowers are lovely! I use to keep a hummingbird feeder! I seen them at my flowers! I need to go buy a new one! I playing catch up. I had four grandchildren all under five years of age for 12 hours a day. I been exhausted. The puppies are so sweet! I just love them. So sorry about the passing. I know it was heartbreaking. I love your cows and pic of hubby with the water hose. Love the pickles and the tomatoes you have put up! Great cabinet for them. The bad commenter, we all get one every now and then. You should see a trash box by their comment and delete it, then it will ask if you want to (forever)and they can't comment on your blog. Just make sure you hit the trash can by their comment, or you will delete someone you want. Happy Fourth!
Here! Here! Carol! Beautifully said, and the flower works are every bit as beautiful and colorful as fireworks.
Just got home from the cabin, but we're going back to watch fireworks on the river, in a bit. Boats go cruising by, tossing them in the air. First I got to feed the stock (cats, dogs, deer, wild turkeys) and do some watering. We never did get more than a small shower.
I hope your 4th of July was enjoyable. I know it was appreciated!
Patriotic Hugs!
Renie
I'm just getting caught up. I was so sorry to hear about the puppy, but I wondered when he was born whether or not he had a cleft palate as well. So sorry, since I know you grew to love him in his short life.
I love your comments about being a proud American. Well said! And the flowers are lovely.
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