Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Getting in the spirit of the 4th of July can take many forms. 

You could decorate a bedroom in a patriotic color palette, complete with the American Flag.

You could give yourself a camp flashback and grab some colorful arrows, and do a little target practice with your bow and arrow. (Don’t forget the arm guard. I always scrapped up my arm in archery class… I probably wasn’t the most gifted archer.)

You could go to the local zoo, petting zoo, or farm and commune with the animals.  Imagine what it was like back in the days of our Founding Fathers. 

Or maybe you just want to turn an oversized image of an animal into a new work of art.

In Minnesota, going up to the cabin is a popular weekend escape in the summer.  If you don’t have one of your own, maybe friends will invite you to join them.  Sweeten the deal with some good homemade (or store bought if that’s all you can manage) treats. S’more bars (made with Golden Grahams) would be rather appropriate fare.

But if the city is your final destination, perhaps a relaxing evening around a fire pit in the backyard with good friends is all it takes to appreciate how blessed we have been this year.  I’m certainly grateful for my independence, and I hope next year to have even more good times to remember and celebrate.

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Photo credits:

1. Unknown – possibly Cottage Living 2. Valerie Shaff 3. Francisco Costa designed bedroom in NY Times 4. Sweetshorn Etsy shop 5. SALA Architects 6. Unknown

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